Afghanistan Cricket Team: News
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.
T20 World Cup warm-up: Afghanistan seal comfortable win against Scotland
Afghanistan secured a comfortable 61-run victory over Scotland in their T20 World Cup warm-up match in Bengaluru.
T20 World Cup 2026: Rashid Khan eyes these milestones
Rashid Khan, the most prolific T20 spinner, will lead Afghanistan in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz joins Shahzad with 13th 50-plus score in T20Is
West Indies denied Afghanistan a clean sweep in their three-match T20I series, winning the final match by 15 runs in Dubai.
Shamar Springer joins these names with T20I hat-trick vs Afghanistan
West Indies clinched a thrilling 15-run victory over Afghanistan in the third and final T20I of their three-match series at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman becomes third Afghan player with T20I hat-trick
Afghanistan clinched the T20I series against West Indies after a stunning 39-run victory in the second match in Dubai.
Yorkshire sign their first-ever Afghan player: Details here
Yorkshire County Cricket Club has signed Afghanistan's fast bowler, Naveen-ul-Haq, for the 2026 T20 Blast.
1st T20I: Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran hammers career-best 87* vs WI
The Afghanistan cricket team stunned the West Indies with a convincing 38-run victory in the first T20I.
T20 World Cup: Afghanistan's Naveen-ul-Haq ruled out due to injury
In a blow to the Afghanistan cricket team, fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq has been ruled out of the impending three-match T20I series against West Indies and the following ICC T20 World Cup next month.
Toby Radford appointed Afghanistan's batting coach ahead of T20 WC
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has appointed Toby Radford as the new batting coach for its national cricket team.
WI's squad for Afghanistan T20Is: Shamar Joseph, Evin Lewis return
West Indies have announced their 16-member squad for the impending three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in Dubai, starting January 19.
Rashid Khan: Decoding his stats as Afghanistan captain in T20Is
Rashid Khan has been appointed as the captain of Afghanistan for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The tournament will be co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India.
Rashid Khan to lead Afghanistan in T20 World Cup 2026
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced a strong 15-member squad for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka.
Afghanistan announces new T20 league, scheduled for 2026: Details here
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced the launch of a new franchise-based T20 tournament, the Afghanistan Premier League (APL).
West Indies, Afghanistan to play T20I series ahead of WC
West Indies and Afghanistan are set to clash in a three-match T20I series in Sharjah next year.
Trott to step down as Afghanistan coach after T20 WC
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced that Jonathan Trott will step down as the head coach of the national team after the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Listing batters with 2,000-plus runs for Afghanistan in T20Is
Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz has become the third player from his country to complete 2,000 runs in T20 international cricket.
Ibrahim Zadran hits 60 versus Zimbabwe, surpasses 1,500 T20I runs
The 3rd T20I of Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan series saw visiting openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran hit vital fifties on Sunday.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz completes 2,000 runs in T20Is: Decoding his stats
The 3rd T20I of Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan series saw visiting openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran hit clutch fifties.
Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe in 2nd T20I, seal three-match series: Stats
Afghanistan thrashed Zimbabwe in 2nd T20I of the three-match series at Harare Sports Club.
Tanzid Hasan Tamim records his career-best T20I score: Key stats
Opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim single-handedly powered Bangladesh to 151 against West Indies in the 3rd T20I in Chattogram.
2nd T20I: Rashid Khan dents Zimbabwe with three wickets
Displaying his usual tricks, Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan bowled magnificently against Zimbabwe in the 2nd T20I at Harare Sports Club.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman completes 300 wickets in T20s: Key stats
Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman has attained a superb milestone in T20s.
All-round Afghanistan tame hosts Zimbabwe in 1st T20I: Key stats
An all-round Afghanistan side beat Zimbabwe in the 1st T20I held at the Harare Sports Club, Harare.
'Miscommunication resolved': Jonathan Trott clears air on ACB saga
Jonathan Trott, Afghanistan's head coach, has confirmed that any previous miscommunication with the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has been resolved.
Zimbabwe's Brad Evans sets new Test record with fifer: Details
In a remarkable display of skill and precision, Zimbabwean fast bowler Brad Evans has set an all-time record for his country.
Zimbabwe to replace Afghanistan in Pakistan's T20I tri-series
Zimbabwe will replace Afghanistan in the upcoming T20I tri-series in Pakistan.
Afghanistan withdraw from Pakistan T20I tri-series following Paktika attack: Details
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has withdrawn from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I Series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Ibrahim Zadran penalized for breaking ICC code of conduct: Details
Afghanistan cricketer Ibrahim Zadran has been fined 15% of his match fee and given a demerit point for violating the International Cricket Council's (ICC) code of conduct.
Decoding Afghanistan bowlers with five-wicket hauls against Bangladesh in ODIs
Afghanistan demolished Bangladesh in the 3rd and final ODI of the 2025 series in Abu Dhabi on October 14.
Afghanistan announce squads for Zimbabwe series; Rashid Khan to lead
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced its squad for the upcoming T20I and one-off Test series against Zimbabwe.
Afghanistan's Rashid Khan becomes top-ranked ODI bowler: Details here
Afghanistan's star leg-spinner Rashid Khan has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC ODI Bowling Rankings.
Rashid Khan: Decoding his crunch bowling stats against Bangladesh (ODIs)
Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan continued his brilliance against Bangladesh in ODI cricket.
Bilal Sami attains this record with ODI fifer against Bangladesh
Afghanistan pacer Bilal Sami claimed a fifer against Bangladesh in the 3rd and final ODI of the 2025 series in Abu Dhabi.
Afghanistan beat Bangladesh in 3rd ODI, complete clean sweep: Stats
Afghanistan have completed a clean sweep in the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, winning the final game by a massive margin of 200 runs.
Mohammad Nabi smashes 62* versus Bangladesh in 3rd ODI: Stats
Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi played a whirlwind knock of an unbeaten 62 against Bangladesh in the 3rd and final ODI on Tuesday.
Ibrahim Zadran hits 95 against Bangladesh in 3rd ODI: Stats
Ibrahim Zadran slammed a superb 95 versus Bangladesh in the 3rd and final ODI of the three-match series on Tuesday.
Why Afghanistan withdrew from T20I Tri-Series in Pakistan
In a major development, Afghanistan have pulled out of the upcoming T20I Tri-Series in Pakistan, also involving Sri Lanka.
3rd ODI: Dominant Afghanistan eye historic series whitewash over Bangladesh
Afghanistan and Bangladesh are set to lock horns in the 3rd and final ODI at Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
Listing the lowest ODI totals for Bangladesh against Afghanistan
Afghanistan have bagged their third consecutive ODI series win over Bangladesh, all in the last three years.
Injured Rahmat Shah set to miss 3rd ODI against Bangladesh
Afghanistan's star batter Rahmat Shah is likely to miss the 3rd and final ODI against Bangladesh owing to a calf injury.