Afghanistan Cricket

Afghanistan squad named for Bangladesh ODIs

“Playing against Bangladesh has always been challenging and full of joy. I believe the group of players selected for this series will perform exceptionally well and bring more glory to our nation,” said ACB CEO Naseeb Khan.

Farooqi, Ghazanfar star in Afghan's humbling of Proteas

South Africa avoided their lowest ever score in an ODI but Afghan batters enjoyed a comfortable chase.

Afghanistan cricket board bans Ihsanullah Janat over corruption

Afghanistan's cricket board said on Wednesday it had banned former top-order international batter Ihsanullah Janat for five years after he admitted to "corrupt activities" in a domestic league.

Rashid reprimanded for breaching ICC code of conduct during Bangladesh game

Rashid Khan showed his frustration during the final over of the first innings with an outburst that has earned him a sanction.

Celebrations erupt in Afghan cities after World Cup heroics

Thousands gathered in the capital Kabul and in Khost, Jalalabad and other cities to celebrate the fairytale win, which also eliminated the formidable Australians from the competition.

Afghanistan 'proved Brian Lara right’

Afghanistan have realised cricketing history in reaching the final four of the mega event, edging out Bangladesh in one of the most dramatic T20I contests of all time.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan: All you need to know

As it stands, Afghanistan have the best chance to move into the last-four stage, whereas the odds are stacked the heaviest for Bangladesh.

Afghan fans aglow after historic Australia win

"With every ball, every run, every boundary, every wicket, I wasn't able to hold my emotions," said university student Zamir Afghan in the capital Kabul.

Afghanistan batters failed the Bumrah test, says coach Trott

Bumrah deceived Gurbaz with clever change of pace and got the better of the other opener with an off-cutter that resulted in a leading edge at point.

June 19, 2017
June 19, 2017

Afghanistan and Ireland eye Test Status

Afghanistan and Ireland hope to become the 11th and 12th Test match teams when the International Cricket Council (ICC) meets in London.

June 1, 2017
June 1, 2017

Afghanistan cancels Pakistan games after Kabul attack

Afghanistan cancels proposed home and away cricket fixtures with Pakistan after a deadly bomb attack blamed by the country's intelligence agency on militants allegedly backed by Islamabad.

April 8, 2017
April 8, 2017

Afghanistan's Lord's debut against MCC

Afghanistan are set for another milestone after it was announced Friday they will play their first match at Lord's, taking on a side led by former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum.

September 25, 2016
September 25, 2016

Tigers all out for 265

Tamim Iqbal top-scores with 80 as Bangladesh are bundled out for 265 in the first ODI against Afghanistan

August 28, 2016
August 28, 2016

Tigers to host Afghans last week of next month

Afghanistan cricket team will be touring Bangladesh in the last week of September for three One Day Internationals against the hosts, it was confirmed today.

March 27, 2016
March 27, 2016

Afghans end WT20 campaign with historic win

Afghanistan make history on their way to end their ICC World Twenty20 2016 campaign beating West Indies by 6 runs in the Super Ten match at Nagpur, India.

March 20, 2016
March 20, 2016

Afghans fall short by 37 runs

South Africa beat Afghanistan by 37 runs in the Super Ten match of ICC World Twenty20 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India.

February 22, 2016
February 22, 2016

Najibullah, Nabi keep Afghanistan alive

Afghanistan stays in the hunt for the main draw of the Asia Cup beating Hong Kong by 66 runs at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.

February 20, 2016
February 20, 2016

Afghanistan win thriller after Dawlat heroics

Afghanistan reinvigorate their hopes of qualifying for the main round of the Asia Cup T20 with a thrilling three-wicket win over Oman at Fatullah stadium in Dhaka.

March 13, 2015
March 13, 2015

England vs Afghanistan, New Zealand vs Bangladesh

See the best moments of today's matches of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 where New Zealand faced Bangladesh and England locked horns with Afghanistan