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Afghanistan Cricket Team: News

22 Feb 2025
Jonathan Trott

Champions Trophy: Jonathan Trott highlights SA20's impact in Afghanistan's loss 

Afghanistan, who were seen a potential surprise package in the ongoing Champions Trophy, were handed a crushing defeat by South Africa by 107 runs in Karachi.

22 Feb 2025
Hashim Amla

Champions Trophy: Ryan Rickelton reflects on his maiden ODI century

South African wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton made his debut in the ICC Champions Trophy memorable with a match-winning century against Afghanistan.

21 Feb 2025
Kagiso Rabada

Champions Trophy: Rabada claims three-fer in SA's win over Afghanistan

South Africa have started their 2025 Champions Trophy campaign on a high note, thrashing Afghanistan by 107 runs.

21 Feb 2025
ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy: Rahmat Shah scores valiant 90 vs South Africa 

Afghanistan's veteran batter Rahmat Shah has scripted history in the ongoing 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

21 Feb 2025
ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy, all-round South Africa demolish Afghanistan: Key stats  

South Africa demolished Afghanistan in the first Group B match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, .

21 Feb 2025
ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy: Rahmat Shah accomplishes 2,500 ODI runs in Asia

Seasoned Afghanistan batter Rahmat Shah accomplished a major milestone in Match 3 of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy against South Africa at the National Stadium in Karachi.

21 Feb 2025
Aiden Markram

Fastest fifties for South Africa in Champions Trophy (balls faced)

Choosing to bat first South Africa managed a total of 315/6 against Afghanistan in their opener in Karachi.

21 Feb 2025
Aiden Markram

Aiden Markram records fastest Champions Trophy fifty by SA batter

Aiden Markram made a significant mark in South Africa's opener at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, against Afghanistan.

21 Feb 2025
David Miller

David Miller surpasses 4,500 ODI runs: Dissecting his stellar numbers  

South African dasher David Miller has gone past 4,500 runs in One Day International (ODI) cricket.

21 Feb 2025
Temba Bavuma

Champions Trophy: Temba Bavuma scores brilliant fifty vs Afghanistan 

South African captain Temba Bavuma has brought up his sixth fifty in the One Day International (ODI) cricket.

21 Feb 2025
Rassie van der Dussen

Van der Dussen shines vs Afghanistan, completes 2,500 ODI runs 

South African batter Rassie van der Dussen has completed 2,500 runs in ODIs.

21 Feb 2025
Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Champions Trophy: Afghanistan and South Africa kick off Group B

The Champions Trophy cricket tournament is all set to kick off with an exciting match between Afghanistan and South Africa, marking the beginning of Group B.

20 Feb 2025
Hashmatullah Shahidi

Champions Trophy: Shahidi expresses confidence ahead of South Africa clash

Afghanistan cricket team's captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has exuded confidence ahead of their 2024 Champions Trophy opener against South Africa.

19 Feb 2025
ICC Champions Trophy

Champions trophy, Afghanistan vs South Africa: Presenting the statistical preview

Afghanistan and South Africa will kick off their respective 2025 ICC Champions Trophy campaign against each other.

17 Feb 2025
Mohammad Nabi

Mohammad Nabi dreams of playing international cricket with his son

Afghanistan's all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has revealed his wish to continue playing One Day Internationals (ODIs) after the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

16 Feb 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL: Mujeeb Ur Rahman replaces injured Allah Ghazanfar at MI

Mumbai Indians (MI) have confirmed the signing of Afghanistan spinner, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

12 Feb 2025
Mohammad Nabi

Injured AM Ghazanfar ruled out of Champions Trophy, IPL

The Afghanistan cricket team suffered a major setback ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy as mystery spinner AM Ghazanfar has been ruled out with an injury.

11 Feb 2025
ICC Champions Trophy

Afghanistan's Champions Trophy squad: Decoding their strengths and weaknesses

Afghanistan's cricket team is preparing for the 2025 Champions Trophy and many eyes will be on the team.

08 Feb 2025
Dwayne Bravo

Rashid Khan eyes unprecedented 1,000-wicket mark in T20 cricket

Celebrated Afghan cricketer Rashid Khan has set his eyes on an unprecedented T20 achievement.

08 Feb 2025
Aakash Chopra

Aakash Chopra hails Afghanistan's spin attack ahead of Champions Trophy

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has praised Afghanistan's spin attack as their biggest weapon in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

07 Feb 2025
ICC Champions Trophy

Omarzai aims to inspire Afghanistan's youth with historic ICC award

Seam-bowling all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai made history by becoming the first-ever player from Afghanistan to win the prestigious ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year award.

07 Feb 2025
England Cricket Board

England to face Afghanistan in Champions Trophy amid boycott appeals

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that the national team will play their scheduled Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan.

05 Feb 2025
Dwayne Bravo

Rashid Khan becomes highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket: Key stats

Afghanistan's star spinner Rashid Khan has etched his name in history, surpassing West Indies legend Dwayne Bravo to become the all-time leading wicket-taker in T20 cricket.

30 Jan 2025
Afghanistan Cricket Board

Afghanistan unveil new jersey ahead of ICC Champions Trophy: Details

Afghanistan have unveiled their new jersey for the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy.

27 Jan 2025
ICC Awards

Azmatullah Omarzai named ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year

Star Afghanistan all-rounder, Azmatullah Omarzai, has been adjudged the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024. The 24-year-old had a phenomenal 2024, especially in ODIs.

21 Jan 2025
England Cricket Team

Will England boycott Afghanistan at Champions Trophy? Jos Buttler opines 

England cricket team's captain Jos Buttler has spoken against a possible boycott of the upcoming match against Afghanistan in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy scheduled to take place on February 26 in Lahore.

09 Jan 2025
ICC Champions Trophy

South Africa's sports minister supports boycott of Afghanistan in cricket

South Africa's Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has openly backed the increasing calls to boycott Afghanistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy.

08 Jan 2025
Younis Khan

Younis Khan to mentor Afghanistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Former Pakistan cricket team captain, Younis Khan, has been appointed as the mentor of the Afghanistan team for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

07 Jan 2025
Rashid Khan

Decoding best bowling figures for Afghanistan in Test cricket

Rashid Khan, the veteran leg-spinner, recently became the first Afghanistan bowler to script two seven-wicket hauls in Test cricket.

07 Jan 2025
England Cricket Board

ECB rejects calls to boycott Afghanistan match in CT 2025

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has rejected the proposal to boycott an upcoming match against Afghanistan.

06 Jan 2025
Rashid Khan

Afghanistan bowlers with best innings figures in Test cricket

Veteran leg-spinner Rashid Khan, on January 6, became the first Afghanistan bowler to take multiple seven-wicket hauls (innings) in Test cricket.

06 Jan 2025
Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Rashid Khan's career-best figures help Afghanistan win record Test series

Afghanistan registered a historic win in the two-Test series against Zimbabwe, winning the final match by 72 runs.

06 Jan 2025
Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan records best bowling figures for Afghanistan in Tests

Rashid Khan, the veteran leg-spinner, recently recorded the best bowling figures by an Afghanistan bowler in Test cricket.

03 Jan 2025
Sikandar Raza

Sikandar Raza's all-round show on Test return floors Afghanistan: Stats

The second Test match between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan in Bulawayo has witnessed the home side take a crucial lead on Day 2.

30 Dec 2024
Hashmatullah Shahidi

Hashmatullah Shahidi becomes first Afghan player with two Test double-centuries

Hashmatullah Shahidi, one of the stars of Afghanistan cricket team, has become the first Afghan to score two double-centuries in Test cricket.

28 Dec 2024
Rahmat Shah

Rahmat Shah sets new record for Afghanistan in Test cricket

Rahmat Shah has written his name in the history books of Afghan cricket, by scoring the most runs by an individual in a Test match.

27 Dec 2024
Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Boxing Day Test: Brian Bennett hits unbeaten 110 versus Afghanistan

Brian Bennett became the 3rd centurion for Zimbabwe in the Boxing Day Test versus Afghanistan being held at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.

27 Dec 2024
Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Craig Ervine slams his 4th century in Test cricket: Stats

Zimbabwe cricket team skipper, Craig Ervine, made his presence felt with a terrific 104-run knock in the Boxing Day Test against Afghanistan at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.

26 Dec 2024
Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Zimbabwe's Sean Williams slams his fifth Test ton: Key stats

Zimbabwe batter Sean Williams has slammed his fifth century in Test cricket.