Afghanistan
Taliban face Hague threat over treatment of women, girls
Australia, Canada, Germany and The Netherlands announced in New York they were initiating the proceedings, which could lead to a hearing at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
Energy drink craze peps and pacifies weary Afghans
Alcohol is outlawed in Afghanistan but caffeine-rich energy drinks are consumed by all, from secret police to children, and advertised on billboards more than even Taliban state propaganda.
Afg-NZ Test faces complete washout after third day lost
The venue, which is hosting its first Test, has come under scrutiny for lacking world-class facilities and basic drainage.
Taliban don't recognise women on Afghan Olympic team: sport official
Afghanistan's Taliban government does not recognise the three female athletes who will represent the country at the Paris Olympic Games this month, a spokesman for their sports department said.
Afghanistan World Cup heroics can inspire next generation: Trott
Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott hopes his side's historic T20 World Cup run, which ended in a heavy semifinal defeat Wednesday, has "inspired young kids to pick up a bat and ball" in the war-ravaged country.
South Africa face test of nerves and Afghanistan
South Africa's bid to lift a first major cricket trophy could come down to whether they can finally shed the unwanted tag of "chokers" and the latest test of their nerves will be against Afghanistan in Wednesday's Twenty20 World Cup semifinal.
Mitchell Marsh 'almost in tears' watching Afghanistan vs Bangladesh
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh described Gulbadin Naib's alleged antics during the tense World Cup match against Bangladesh as "one of the funniest things I've ever seen on a cricket field," adding that he was almost in tears of laughter over the incident.
Match officials for semifinals announced
The match officials have been confirmed for the two semifinals at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
History beckons for South Africa or Afghanistan in the Caribbean
A first appearance in a Men’s World Cup final is on the line when South Africa host Afghanistan in the first semifinal at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Cricket: 100th ODI win beckons Bangladesh
If Tigers go on to win the second game of the 3-match ODI series against Afghanistan on September 28, Mashrafe and his boys will create history by notching up the 100th win in ODI matches for Bangladesh.
'Enjoy batting at number 4'
Since his debut in international cricket close to a decade ago Mahmudullah Riyad has batted in a number of positions. There
Cricket: Soumya Sarkar tastes duck for the first time
Bangladesh cricketer Soumya Sarkar is sent back to the pavilion for a duck for the first time in his career during the first game of the 3-match ODI series against Afghanistan at Mirpur Stadium.
Bangladesh come out in front by seven runs
Bangladesh manage to beat a spirited Afghan side by seven runs in the first game of the 3-match ODI series at Mirpur stadium.
Afghanistan ready for a scrap
Most Bangladeshi fans may have one eye on the England series next month, but for Afghanistan this is the biggest chance they
'The first hour is vital for us'
Bangladesh's ODI series against Afghanistan that gets underway today may have taken on the feel of a sideshow, considering
Afghanistan beat BCB XI by 66 runs
In the only practice game ahead of the three-match ODI series due to begin on September 25, Afghanistan manage to defend a below-par total to beat BCB XI by 66 runs at Fatullah.
Ban-Afg tickets on sale online
Tickets go on sale from for the three matches on September 25, 28 and October 1, and can be bought at shohoz.com, the official ticketing partner for the series.
Cricket: Bangladesh squad for Afghanistan ODI series announced
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announces the 13-member squad for the first and second one-day international matches against Afghanistan.
Cricket: Afghanistan arrive for 3-match ODI series against Bangladesh
Afghanistan national cricket team arrives to take part in the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh starting from September 25 at the Sher-e- Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur.