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.
Who will be on the ball?
Who will be on the ball during the next round of matches at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 when Bangladesh face New Zealand and England take on Afghanistan?
Fortunes of well-matched teams to diverge
There is a remarkable similarity in the route Afghanistan and Scotland have taken in this tournament so far. They registered big wins against each other in the two games they played in the UAE this January.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, Match 12: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
See the best moments of the 12th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan at Dunedin
Sri Lanka aim to get campaign on track
Much talk before the opening World Cup game was of how Sri Lanka lift themselves for global tournaments
Bangladesh thrash Afghanistan
Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza led from the front as Tigers struck thrice early defending the total of 267 against Afghanistan in the seventh World Cup 2015 match at Canberra. Mashrafe took two in the first and third overs of the match while Rubel Hassan claimed one in between. Afghanistan were in trouble with their scoreboard beneath double figures.Earlier, Bangladesh made 267 riding on fifties of Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim against World Cup debutant Afghanistan.
Who will win the day?
Shakib Al Hasan and Mohammad Nabi can play crucial roles for their teams in this ICC World Cup 2015
Rise of Afghans
It was only 20 years ago that Afghanistan formed as a Cricket Federation (now known as the Afghanistan Cricket Board) so, in that sense, they are the ‘new kids on the block’ at this ICC Cricket World Cup. Afghanistan began this incredible journey in earnest in 2008 entering the World Cricket League Division 5