Afghanistan Cricket Team: News
Former Afghanistan cricketer Shapoor Zadran passes away at 38
Former Afghanistan pacer Shapoor Zadran has passed away at 38 after a prolonged battle with Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare disease that causes the immune system to fail.
ICC reprimands Afghanistan's ODI captain Hashmatullah Shahidi: Here's why
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for violating Level 1 of its Code of Conduct.
3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma answers critics with 79 against Afghanistan
In the third ODI against Afghanistan at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Rohit Sharma was dismissed for a well-made 79 during India's chase of 219.
India's Yashasvi Jaiswal slams his 2nd ODI century: Key stats
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his second ODI century in the third match against Afghanistan at MA Chidambaram stadium, Chennai.
India tame Afghanistan in 3rd ODI, win series 3-0: Stats
In the third and final ODI of the series at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India bowled out Afghanistan for 218 runs before sealing the deal by 9 wickets.
Afghanistan's Hashmatullah Shahidi hammers his maiden ODI hundred
Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi has raced to his maiden hundred in ODI cricket.
Azmatullah Omarzai hammers his second ODI fifty versus India: Stats
Star Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai scored a vital half-century against India in the third and final ODI at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Will rain play spoilsport in India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI?
The third ODI of the ongoing series between India and Afghanistan will be played today at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
3rd ODI: Can Afghanistan avoid clean sweep against formidable India?
India will take on Afghanistan in the third and final ODI of the series on Saturday.
A look at the highest ODI team totals against Afghanistan
In the second ODI match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, India posted a mammoth total of 402/10 runs against Afghanistan on June 17, Wednesday.
Batters with fastest ODI tons against Afghanistan (by balls)
Indian batter Ishan Kishan slammed a match-winning ton in the 2nd ODI against Afghanistan at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium.
2nd ODI: Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar floor Afghanistan with three-fers
India won the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan with an unassailable 2-0 lead.
Afghanistan's Rahmat Shah hammers his 33rd ODI half-century: Key stats
Afghanistan's Rahmat Shah played a valiant knock for his side versus India in the 2nd ODI on Wednesday.
All-round India hammer Afghanistan in Lucknow ODI, seal series: Stats
In the second ODI match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, India posted a mammoth total of 402 runs against Afghanistan.
Nangeyalia Kharote records Afghanistan's most expensive ODI four-fer; Rashid shines
India racked up a mammoth 402 (49.5 overs) in the 2nd ODI against Afghanistan at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium.
Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz completes 2,000 ODI runs: Decoding his stats
Afghanistan cricket team batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz attained a new milestone in ODIs.
India vs Afghanistan: Prince Yadav makes his ODI debut
India and Afghanistan are squaring off in the 2nd ODI of the three-match series at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium.
India-Afghanistan 2nd ODI: Key player battles to watch out for
The second ODI between India and Afghanistan is set to take place on Wednesday at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
2nd ODI: India eye series win against Afghanistan in Lucknow
India will take on Afghanistan in the second ODI of the three-match series at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow.
Listing the fastest ODI centuries by Afghanistan batters
Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz has etched his name in the cricketing history books by scoring a blistering 48-ball century against India in Dharamsala.
India humble Afghanistan in rain-hit Dharamsala ODI: Report and stats
India's debutants Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey made a significant impact in the rain-affected first ODI against Afghanistan.
Debutants Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey claim three-fers versus Afghanistan
Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey enjoyed themselves on international debut for the Indian cricket team.
Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz surpasses 200 sixes in international cricket: Stats
Afghanistan cricket team batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz recorded a superb knock of 102 versus India in the 1st ODI being held at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala.
Hashmatullah Shahidi becomes 4th Afghanistan batter with this ODI record
Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi scored a valuable 27-run knock versus the Indian cricket team in the 1st ODI being held at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala.
Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz registers 2nd-fastest ODI hundred versus India: Stats
Afghanistan cricket team batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz recorded a superb century versus India in the 1st ODI being held at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala.
Will rain play spoilsport in 1st India-Afghanistan ODI?
The first One Day International (ODI) match between India and Afghanistan is set to be played today at the picturesque HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.
Formidable India take on Afghanistan in 1st ODI: Preview
The excitement of 50-over cricket returns as Team India takes on Afghanistan in the first ODI of the three-match series.
These player battles can headline India-Afghanistan 1st ODI
India and Afghanistan will square off in the first ODI of their three-match series on June 13, at the picturesque HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala.
Afghanistan Premier League (APL) to launch on December 27: Details
The inaugural edition of the Afghanistan Premier League (APL) will start on December 27, 2026.
Rohit Sharma resumes training: Here is what we know
Rohit Sharma, the veteran opener of India's white-ball cricket team, returned to the nets in Mohali on Wednesday.
Afghanistan include pacer Mohammad Saleem in ODI squad against India
Afghanistan have bolstered their squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against India by adding fast bowler Mohammad Saleem.
A look at Afghanistan's lowest totals in Test cricket
Afghanistan suffered a humiliating defeat against India in the recent one-off Test at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh.
Rohit Sharma cleared to play in Afghanistan ODIs? Details here
According to a PTI report, Indian batter Rohit Sharma has been cleared to play in the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan.
Listing innings defeats for Afghanistan in Test cricket
Team India has registered its biggest-ever Test victory, defeating Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in a one-off match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh.
Afghanistan's Rahmat Shah scripts history with sixth Test fifty
India bowled Afghanistan out for 152 in the ongoing one-off Test at New Chandigarh's Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.
Manav Suthar sets records with six-fer in maiden Test innings
Spinner Manav Suthar entered the record books by taking six wickets in his debut Test innings.
Day 2: India extend dominance over Afghanistan in one-off Test
Team India has tightened its grip over Afghanistan in the ongoing one-off Test match in Mullanpur.
Rahmat Shah becomes first Afghanistan batter with 1,000 Test runs
Veteran Afghanistan batter Rahmat Shah has made history by becoming the first player from his country to complete 1,000 Test runs.
One-off Test: Mohammad Saleem Safi claims six-wicket haul versus India
Afghanistan's Mohammad Saleem Safi has emerged as a standout performer for his team in the ongoing one-off Test against India in Mullanpur.
India vs Afghanistan, one-off Test: Preview and stats
After a long break, the Indian cricket team is gearing up for a one-off Test against Afghanistan.
These player battles can headline India vs Afghanistan one-off Test
India will take on Afghanistan in a one-off Test match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur, starting Saturday.
Looking back at Afghanistan's historic Test debut: Key numbers
On June 14, 2018, Afghanistan played their first-ever Test match.
Afghanistan to host India for T20I series in Delhi: Report
In a historic first, Afghanistan will host India for a T20I series this year.
Team India ropes in six net bowlers for Afghanistan Test
Six net bowlers have joined the Indian team during their preparation for the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan.
Hashmatullah Shahidi to lead Afghanistan in one-off India Test: Squad
Afghanistan have announced a 15-member squad for their upcoming one-off Test match against India.
Why India could field reserves in one-off Test against Afghanistan
Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir and Test skipper Shubman Gill are reportedly unhappy with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the scheduling of a one-off Test against Afghanistan.
Rashid Khan set to play fewer Test matches: Here's why
Afghanistan's star spinner Rashid Khan has announced a major shift in his cricketing priorities.
Afghanistan-Sri Lanka white-ball series to be postponed: Here's why
The upcoming white-ball series between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, originally scheduled to be held in the UAE from March 13, is likely to be postponed indefinitely.
Ibrahim Zadran replaces Rashid Khan as Afghanistan's T20I captain
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced a major shake-up in its T20I team, removing Rashid Khan as the captain.
Will Rashid Khan be sacked as Afghanistan's T20I captain?
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has hinted at a possible leadership change in the wake of the team's disappointing performance at the ICC T20 World Cup.
Afghanistan set to play three ODIs, one Test in India
Afghanistan are set to tour India for a one-off Test followed by a three-match ODI series.
Afghanistan name new head coach following Jonathan Trott's exit
Richard Pybus has been appointed as the new head coach of the Afghanistan national cricket team.
Afghanistan's new head coach must be based in-country: ACB chief
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is looking for a new head coach after Jonathan Trott's exit following the team's early exit from the ongoing T20 World Cup.
Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi claims his 4th four-fer in T20Is: Stats
Afghanistan secured an impressive 82-run victory over Canada in their final Group D match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran slams match-winning 95* versus Canada: Key stats
Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran played a match-winning role in helping his side defeat Canada in Match 39 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday.
T20 WC: Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi help Afghanistan tame Canada
Afghanistan rode on Ibrahim Zadran's 95* to tame Canada in their final Group D match of the T20 World Cup against Canada.
Rashid Khan pays tribute to outgoing Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott
Afghanistan cricket captain Rashid Khan has paid a heartfelt tribute to Jonathan Trott, the outgoing head coach.
2026 T20 World Cup, Afghanistan vs Canada: Preview and stats
Afghanistan will take on Canada in their final Group A match of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.
T20 World Cup 2026: How South Africa reached Super 8
Afghanistan registered their first win in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup on February 16.
Ibrahim Zadran slams his third T20 World Cup half-century: Stats
Afghanistan registered their maiden win of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, defeating the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by five wickets at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
T20 World Cup 2026: Afghanistan earn first points, beat UAE
Afghanistan earned their first points in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup by beating the UAE at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai records maiden four-fer in T20 World Cups
Afghanistan restricted the UAE to 160/9 (20 overs) in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup encounter at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
Rashid Khan becomes first player with 700 T20 wickets: Stats
Rashid Khan, one of the most lethal spinners, has completed 700 wickets in men's T20s.
T20 WC: Afghanistan aim to topple UAE in vital clash
The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is set to witness a vital Group D clash between Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on February 16.
T20 World Cup: Mohammad Nabi fined for disobeying umpire's decision
Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has been fined 15% of his match fee for disobeying an umpire's decision.
T20 WC: Lungi Ngidi takes three-fer in double Super-Over thriller
In a nail-biter, South Africa beat Afghanistan to win the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup clash in Ahmedabad.
T20 WC: Rahmanullah Gurbaz's heroics against SA go in vain
Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz played a knock for the ages against South Africa in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
T20 World Cup: SA deny Afghanistan victory in double Super-Over
In a nail-biter, South Africa beat Afghanistan in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup clash in Ahmedabad.
Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai bags his best returns in T20 WC
South Africa racked up 187/6 against Afghanistan in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Group D clash at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.
T20 World Cup: Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan reaches 40 wickets
South Africa racked up 187/6 against Afghanistan in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Group D clash at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.
T20 World Cup: De Kock, Rickelton smash half-centuries against Afghanistan
Half-centuries from Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton bolstered South Africa against Afghanistan in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Group D clash in Ahmedabad.
T20 WC: Can Afghanistan challenge South Africa in crucial clash?
The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 continues with South Africa taking on Afghanistan in Match No. 13 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 11.
T20 WC: Tim Seifert reacts after shining in 'tough conditions'
Tim Seifert's explosive innings of 65 runs off just 42 balls helped New Zealand secure a convincing five-wicket victory over Afghanistan in their opening match of the T20 World Cup.
T20 WC: Tim Seifert completes 2,000 T20I runs with half-century
New Zealand kicked off their ICC T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a resounding five-wicket victory over Afghanistan at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday.
T20 WC: New Zealand trump Afghanistan to kick-start campaign
New Zealand have kick-started their 2026 ICC T20 World Cup campaign in style, trumping Afghanistan in their opener at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.
T20 WC: Gulbadin Naib completes 1,000 T20I runs with half-century
Afghanistan posted a competitive total of 182/6 in their opening match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 against New Zealand at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.
T20 WC: New Zealand to kick-start campaign against Afghanistan
New Zealand will be looking to bounce back from their recent poor form when they take on Afghanistan in the opening Group D match of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.
T20 World Cup 2026: All-round Afghanistan in group of death
The 2026 ICC T20 World Cup will begin on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.
Spinner Rashid Khan averages 14.89 in T20 World Cup: Stats
Rashid Khan, the most prolific T20 spinner, will lead Afghanistan in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.