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India vs Afghanistan Cricket: News

06 Jun 2026
Gautam Gambhir

Manav Suthar makes Test debut against Afghanistan: Decoding his profile

Manav Suthar, a spin-bowling all-rounder from Rajasthan, made his Test debut for India on Saturday.

06 Jun 2026
Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant features in his 50th Test, completes 3,500 runs

India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has completed 50 Test matches.

05 Jun 2026
Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant averages 48-plus in Asia (Tests): Key stats

Rishabh Pant, one of the best wicketkeeper-batters going around, is gearing up for his return to Test cricket.

05 Jun 2026
Gautam Gambhir

Who will be India's No. 3 in one-off Afghanistan Test?

Ahead of the one-off Test match against Afghanistan in Mullanpur, India head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed that Sai Sudharsan will bat at three.

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.

04 Jun 2026
Indian Cricket Team

Who will be India's No. 3 in Afghanistan one-off Test?

Ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan, India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has admitted that the team is yet to finalize a suitable player for the crucial No. 3 batting position in Tests.

04 Jun 2026
Indian Cricket Team

Can India still reach WTC 2027 final? Decoding scenarios

India are set to host Afghanistan in a one-off Test, starting June 6 in New Chandigarh.

04 Jun 2026
Virat Kohli

How often has injury kept Virat Kohli out of internationals?

Virat Kohli, one of the most agile cricketers, is likely to miss India's impending ODI series against Afghanistan at home.

04 Jun 2026
Kuldeep Yadav

'Tough switching from IPL to Test cricket': Kuldeep Yadav

Ahead of India's one-off Test against Afghanistan, left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav highlighted the challenges of switching from the Indian Premier League (IPL) to red-ball cricket.

04 Jun 2026
Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli likely to miss Afghanistan ODIs: Here's why

According to a report by The Times of India, veteran batter Virat Kohli is likely to miss India's upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury.

03 Jun 2026
Ajinkya Rahane

Looking back at Afghanistan's historic Test debut: Key numbers

On June 14, 2018, Afghanistan played their first-ever Test match.

02 Jun 2026
Indian Cricket Team

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 Premier League (IPL)

These IPL 2026 stars can shine in India-Afghanistan one-off Test

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has come to a close, shifting the focus back to international cricket.

26 May 2026
Rashid Khan

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.

19 May 2026
Mohammed Shami

Explained: Why BCCI snubbed Mohammed Shami for Afghanistan series

Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of selectors for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has clarified why pacer Mohammed Shami was not picked for the upcoming multi-format series against Afghanistan.

19 May 2026
KL Rahul

India-Afghanistan series: KL Rahul replaces Rishabh Pant as Test vice-captain

In a major development, KL Rahul has replaced Rishabh Pant as India's vice-captain in Test cricket.

13 May 2026
Indian Cricket Team

Dilemma over pacers' selection for Afghanistan Test? BCCI schedules meeting

The Indian cricket team's busy schedule has left the national selectors in a dilemma over the fast bowlers' selection for the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan.

21 Jun 2024
ICC T20 World Cup

T20 WC: Bumrah, Arshdeep star in India's win against Afghanistan

India beat Afghanistan in their 2024 ICC T20 World Cup Super 8 encounter at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown.

20 Jun 2024
ICC T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup: India claim eighth T20I win over Afghanistan

India began their ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 campaign with a win over Afghanistan at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown.

20 Jun 2024
ICC T20 World Cup

T20 WC: Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi record three-fers against India

India racked up 181/8 against Afghanistan in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup Super 8 encounter at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown.

20 Jun 2024
Afghanistan Cricket Team

Fazalhaq Farooqi becomes second Afghanistan pacer with this T20I milestone

In-form Afghanistan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi has completed 50 T20I scalps.

19 Jun 2024
ICC T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup 2024, India vs Afghanistan: Key player battles

India and Afghanistan are to clash in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 encounter on June 20 in Bridgetown.

19 Jun 2024
ICC T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup 2024: Will Afghanistan end India's unbeaten run?

India will take on Afghanistan in their first ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 encounter on June 20 in Bridgetown.

18 Jan 2024
Afghanistan Cricket Team

Gurbaz and Zadran record Afghanistan's highest-ever T20I partnership versus India

Afghanistan openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran played a key role in the third and final T20I record versus India in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

18 Jan 2024
Gulbadin Naib

Gulbadin Naib smashes the joint-fastest T20I fifty for Afghanistan: Stats

Afghanistan's Gulbadin Naib scored a sensational 55*-run knock from 23 balls in the third and final T20I versus India in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

18 Jan 2024
Mohammad Nabi

Mohammad Nabi scripts a unique T20I batting record for Afghanistan

Mohammad Nabi scored a useful 16-ball 34 in the third and final T20I versus India in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

17 Jan 2024
Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma, Rinku Singh record India's highest-ever T20I partnership: Stats

The 3rd T20I between India and Afghanistan at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, came to a dramatic end as it witnessed two Super Overs.

17 Jan 2024
Rohit Sharma

India win 3rd T20I through two Super Overs; rout Afghanistan

India routed Afghanistan 3-0 after winning the 3rd and final T20I at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

17 Jan 2024
Rohit Sharma

3rd T20I: Ton-up Rohit, Rinku lead India's fightback against Afghanistan

A record-breaking partnership between Rohit Sharma and Rinku Singh powered India to 212/4 against Afghanistan in the 3rd T20I in Bengaluru.

17 Jan 2024
Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma breaks records with his fifth T20I century

Indian captain Rohit Sharma has slammed his fifth century in T20 Internationals.

17 Jan 2024
Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma becomes India's highest run-scorer as captain (T20Is): Stats

Indian captain Rohit Sharma entered the record books during the 3rd T20I against Afghanistan at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

17 Jan 2024
Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli records his first golden duck in T20Is: Stats

Indian batter Virat Kohli had a forgettable outing in the 3rd and final T20I against Afghanistan at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

17 Jan 2024
Indian Cricket Team

India vs Afghanistan, 3rd T20I: Rohit Sharma elects to bat

India and Afghanistan are set to lock horns in the 3rd and final T20I at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

15 Jan 2024
Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli averages over 100 against Afghanistan in T20Is: Stats

Indian batter Virat Kohli returned to T20I cricket in the second match against Afghanistan at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore.

15 Jan 2024
Indian Cricket Team

India unbeaten in 15 successive T20I series at home: Stats

India gained an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series in Indore after beating Afghanistan by six wickets.

14 Jan 2024
Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma has the most ducks in T20I cricket: Stats

India gained an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series in Indore after beating Afghanistan by six wickets.

14 Jan 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shivam Dube help India beat Afghanistan in Indore

India thrashed Afghanistan in the 2nd T20I at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, on January 14.

14 Jan 2024
Rohit Sharma

India thrash Afghanistan in 2nd T20I, seal series: Key stats

India beat Afghanistan in the 2nd T20I at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, on January 14.

14 Jan 2024
Gulbadin Naib

Gulbadin Naib records his career-best T20I score: Key stats

Afghanistan were bowled out for 172 against India in the 2nd T20I at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore.