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Afghanistan Cricket Team: News

12 Jun 2026
Hashmatullah Shahidi

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.

12 Jun 2026
Arshdeep Singh

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.

12 Jun 2026
Afghanistan Cricket Board

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.

10 Jun 2026
Rohit Sharma

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.

10 Jun 2026
Mohammad Nabi

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.

09 Jun 2026
Test Cricket

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.

09 Jun 2026
Rohit Sharma

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.

08 Jun 2026
Rahmat Shah

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.

07 Jun 2026
KL Rahul

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.

07 Jun 2026
Rahmat Shah

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.

05 Jun 2026
Indian Cricket Team

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.

05 Jun 2026
Mohammed Siraj

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.

02 Jun 2026
Indian Cricket Team

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.

21 Apr 2026
Gautam Gambhir

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.

09 Apr 2026
Rashid Khan

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.

09 Mar 2026
Sri Lanka Cricket Team

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.

05 Mar 2026
Rashid Khan

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.

03 Mar 2026
Afghanistan Cricket Board

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.

25 Feb 2026
Jonathan Trott

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.

21 Feb 2026
Afghanistan Cricket Board

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.

19 Feb 2026
ICC 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.

19 Feb 2026
ICC T20 World Cup

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.

19 Feb 2026
Mohammad Nabi

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.

19 Feb 2026
Jonathan Trott

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.

18 Feb 2026
Rashid Khan

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.

16 Feb 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.

16 Feb 2026
ICC T20 World Cup

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.

16 Feb 2026
ICC T20 World Cup

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.

16 Feb 2026
ICC T20 World Cup

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.

16 Feb 2026
Rashid Khan

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.

15 Feb 2026
Gulbadin Naib

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.

12 Feb 2026
Mohammad Nabi

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.

11 Feb 2026
ICC T20 World Cup

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.

11 Feb 2026
Rahmanullah Gurbaz

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.

11 Feb 2026
ICC T20 World Cup

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.

11 Feb 2026
ICC T20 World Cup

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.

11 Feb 2026
Rashid Khan

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.

11 Feb 2026
ICC T20 World Cup

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.

10 Feb 2026
David Miller

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.

08 Feb 2026
Tim Seifert

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.

08 Feb 2026
ICC 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.

08 Feb 2026
Gulbadin Naib

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.

08 Feb 2026
ICC T20 World Cup

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.

07 Feb 2026
ICC T20 World Cup

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.