Afghanistan Cricket Board
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Champions Trophy: Younis Khan to mentor Afghanistan in their maiden appearance in tournament
Cricket | Jan 08, 2025, 01:04 PM ISTThe ICC Champions Trophy is set to return next month after eight years, with the last edition played in 2017. Pakistan are the hosts of the tournament even as Afghanistan are set to make their maiden appearance in the Champions Trophy.
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Afghanistan break Pakistan's world record during draw against Zimbabwe
Cricket | Dec 31, 2024, 12:09 AM ISTAfghanistan and Zimbabwe played out a draw in the first Test of the two-match series at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. Afghanistan have shattered an all-time record in Test cricket that earlier belonged to Pakistan during their 699-run outing with the bat.
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Rashid Khan in line to play first Test since 2021 as Afghanistan announce squad for Zimbabwe series
Cricket | Dec 16, 2024, 05:11 PM ISTRashid Khan is set to play his first Test match since March 2021 as he has been named in Afghanistan's 18-member squad for the series against Zimbabwe. Rashid is part of the squad that also features seven uncapped players. The Test series begins on 26th December.
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Afghanistan's Gulbadin Naib fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct during ZIM vs AFG 2nd T20I
Cricket | Dec 14, 2024, 07:44 PM ISTGulbadin Naib has been penalised for violating Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. He showed dissent towards an umpire's decision during the Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I in Harare.
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Mohammad Nabi set to retire after ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Cricket | Nov 08, 2024, 08:41 AM ISTMohammad Nabi has served Afghanistan cricket as a prolific allrounder. He played a crucial role in helping Afghanistan draw first blood against Bangladesh in the ODI series opener at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Wednesday (November 6).
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Afghanistan announce ODI squad for Bangladesh series, Emerging Asia Cup star included
Cricket | Oct 22, 2024, 10:39 PM ISTAfghanistan will face Bangladesh in a three-match ODI series in Sharjah after beating South Africa in the city last month. Afghanistan Cricket Board has named a 19-member squad for the series with an Emerging Teams Asia Cup star included in the team.
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AFG vs NZ: BCCI isn't responsible for sub-par conditions at Greater Noida complex, here's why
Cricket | Sep 11, 2024, 11:42 AM ISTGreater Noida Complex sports ground has come under the scanner after the one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand didn't get underway on successive days despite no rain. A spell of shower on preceding evenings has proved to be enough to play spoilsport so far.
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AFG vs NZ: Poor facilities, sub-par drainage system leaves Greater Noida stadium's future in limbo
Cricket | Sep 10, 2024, 01:22 PM ISTThe one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand was scheduled to commence on September 9 at Greater Noida. But there is no play possible still despite only one spell of rain since Monday morning and the poor facilities here have raised a lot of eyebrows.
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Afghanistan announce squad for one-off Test vs New Zealand in Greater Noida, veteran all-rounder out
Cricket | Sep 06, 2024, 07:37 PM ISTAfghanistan Cricket team faces New Zealand in a one-off Test in Greater Noida. The Afghanistan Cricket Board has named a 16-member squad for the Test match, starting on September 9. A veteran all-rounder has missed out on being part of the team.
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No Rashid Khan as Afghanistan Cricket Board announces preliminary squad ahead of New Zealand Test
Cricket | Aug 26, 2024, 07:41 PM ISTAfghanistan will be facing New Zealand in a one-off Test in Greater Noida in September 2024. The Afghanistan Cricket Board has announced the team squad for the preparatory camp ahead of the Test match. Rashid Khan is not in the 20-member squad.
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I've never played in West Indies team that is ranked number three, says captain Rovman Powell
Cricket | Jun 17, 2024, 03:31 PM ISTWest Indies are already qualified for the Super 8 round of the T20 World Cup but are yet to face Afghanistan in their final group game. The Caribbean side is currently ranked third just ahead of England and the skipper is delighted with the team's progress.
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ACB calls for 'Politics-Free Cricket' following Cricket Australia's decision to delay T20I series
Cricket | Mar 20, 2024, 12:55 PM ISTCricket Australia decided to postpone a scheduled three-match T20 series against Afghanistan after consulting with the Australian government and concluding that there has been a "marked distribution" in the rights of women in Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan announce squad for one-off Test vs Sri Lanka, Rashid Khan still injured
Cricket | Jan 29, 2024, 06:41 PM ISTAfghanistan is set to tour Sri Lanka for one-off Test, 3 ODIs and as many T20Is starting from February 2. The visitors have announced their squad for the Test match and have handed maiden call-ups to two players even as Rashid Khan has been ruled out of the game.
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Afganistan Cricket Board relaxes sanctions on Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq and Fazalhaq Farooqi
Cricket | Jan 09, 2024, 08:07 AM ISTAfghanistan Cricket Board has vowed to take more stringent action in the future if a player(s) attempts to prioritise T20 leagues over national commitment.
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Afghanistan announce T20I squad for India series; Mujeeb returns, regular T20I captain doubtful
Cricket | Jan 06, 2024, 05:51 PM ISTAfghanistan will tour India for a three-match T20I series starting from January 11. They have named a 19-member squad for the series against India. Notably, Mujeeb has made a return.
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UAE v AFG pitch report: How will surface at Sharjah play for 3rd T20I?
Cricket | Jan 02, 2024, 02:32 PM ISTThe third and final T20I between UAE and Afghanistan is set to be played at the Sharjah cricket stadium on Tuesday (January 2). The series is locked at 1-1 with both sides winning a game each and the decider promises to be an enthralling encounter.
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Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi's sudden gush of patriotism paves way for national recall
Cricket | Dec 30, 2023, 07:16 AM ISTMujeeb Ur Rahman who had also requested an NOC and expressed the desire to be released from the central contract is currently playing for Melbourne Renegades in the BBL. As per Renegades, the mystery spinner is going to be available for the entire season.
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UAE vs AFG Pitch report: How will surface at Sharjah cricket stadium play in 1st T20I?
Cricket | Dec 28, 2023, 04:05 PM ISTUAE and Afghanistan are set to face each other in the three-match T20I series starting from December 29 with all matches scheduled to be played in Sharjah. While UAE have nothing much to look forward to, Afghanistan will be keen on preparing for the T20 World Cup next year.
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ACB slaps sanctions, delays central contracts of Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen ul Haq and Farooqi
Cricket | Dec 26, 2023, 06:52 AM ISTAll three players represented Afghanistan during the recently concluded ODI World Cup in India and performed key roles to help the team achieve some remarkable results.
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Afghanistan Cricket Board confirms schedule for first-ever white-ball tour of India
Cricket | Nov 21, 2023, 08:26 PM ISTThe Afghanistan cricket team managed to impress everyone with its remarkable display in the recently culminated ODI World Cup 2023. They managed to finish sixth in the points table with four wins out of nine games, with victories over England and Pakistan.