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.
Afghan cricketer smashes 48 runs off one T20 over
Afghan international cricketer Sediqullah Atal smashed an astonishing 48 runs off one over Saturday in a Kabul Premier League Twenty20 match.
Friendly matches against Afghanistan in Sylhet?
Bangladesh national football team are likely to play two FIFA friendly matches against Afghanistan at home in September even though two more teams – Myanmar and Nepal – are also in Bangladesh Football Federation’s consideration.
Will rain play spoilsport in Sylhet today?
Inclement weather in Sylhet poses a bit of a concern among the fans as the first of the two-match T20I series between Bangladesh and Afghanistan is scheduled to begin at 6:00pm today.
Afghanistan 126 all out despite Omarzai half-century
Azmatullah Omarzai scored a battling half-century, yet Afghanistan were bowled out for 126 runs in 45.2 overs in the third ODI in Chattogram on Tuesday.
Afghanistan lose top five within 16 overs
The visitors, who opted to rest marquee spinner Rashid Khan for the dead rubber, were 14 for three after six overs.
Afghanistan rest Rashid as Bangladesh bowl to avoid whitewash
The visitors, though, had the luxury to rest premier leg-spinner Rashid Khan alongside young quick Mohammad Saleem. m. Abdul Rahman and Zia-ur-Rehman replace them in the XI.
Not just Bangladesh but the world ‘struggles to pick’ Afghan spinners
Bangladesh fell to their first ODI series defeat against Afghanistan after losing the first two ODIs at Chattogram’s Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury. Ahead of the third ODI, the biggest question was how the Bangladesh batters would turn it around against Afghanistan spinners.
Liton frustrated at questions over Tamim and not tomorrow’s game
Liton entertained a few questions at the press conference regarding the Tamim issue and the opener’s shock retirement, but at one point lost his cool over the subtext of the press event.
Tamim 'to play tomorrow' despite not being at ‘hundred per cent’
The BCB's medical department's ploy with the captain has been to allow him time to recuperate when he feels back pain. It appears that the same idea would be in action as Tamim wants to see how he fares after the first ODI tomorrow.
Rashid returns as Afghanistan name strong squad for Bangladesh ODIs
The Afghan selectors announced an 18-member squad, led by skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi where the likes of Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman also feature.