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.
Still have enough bowlers to win the game in the absence of Rashid: Shahidi
Despite the absence of star spinner Rashid Khan for the upcoming one-off Test against Bangladesh, Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi informed that his side still have enough bowlers in the side who could win the game for his side.
We will like to take help of conditions from the first hour: Liton
Bangladesh’s captain for the one-off Test Liton Das was not feeling anything different than usual, standing in for regular skipper Shakib Al Hasan. The Mirpur track however may serve something different this time with Tigers banking on their pace attack which may be complemented by a green wicket.
Fans can buy tickets for Afghanistan Test online
The tickets for the of the one-off Test between Bangladesh and Afghanistan scheduled to begin from June 14 will be available at the ticket booths of the Shaheed Suhrawardi Indoor Stadium in Mirpur from 9:00am to 5:00pm on match days, said a press release from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
Shakib's recovery satisfactory as he begins fitness work
Shakib showed up at Thursday’s practice session and chatted with coaches and ground staff while also working on his fitness.
Shakib shows up at Mirpur training
Shakib was seen exchanging views with head coach Chandika Hathurusingha.
Afghanistan name spin-packed squad for Sri Lanka ODIs
Afghanistan on Monday named a squad packed with spin bowlers for the three-match one-day series in Sri Lanka next month, with one eye on this year's World Cup in India.
Shadab leads Pakistan's consolation T20I win, Afghanistan take series
Stand-in skipper Shadab Khan gave an allround performance to guide Pakistan to a consolation 66-run win in the third and final Twenty20 international in Sharjah on Monday but Afghanistan take the series 2-1.
New-look Pakistan bracing for Afghanistan T20Is
Shadab replaced Babar Azam for the series as Pakistan decided to rest their regular skipper along with seniors Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf.
What Ukraine needs to learn from Afghanistan
Afghanistan today lies in ruins. While the US wasted more than $2 trillion of its military outlays, Afghanistan is impoverished. Its 2021 GDP was below $400 per person.
Revisiting Syed Mujtaba Ali’s 'Shabnam'
A face may launch a thousand ships but the very woman with the face has a passive presence in literature.