Afghanistan cricket

International Test cricket is coming to Abu Dhabi as Afghanistan take on Bangladesh in a One-Off Test Match at Zayed Cricket Stadium from 9 to 13 October 2026. For cricket fans in the UAE, this is a chance to watch Afghanistan and Bangladesh compete in the traditional red-ball format from the stands. With the match scheduled across five days, the contest can develop session by session, with batting, bowling, fielding, and strategy all playing an important role. If you are planning to attend,

India opener Abhishek Sharma produced a remarkable batting performance against Afghanistan, smashing a century in just 30 balls during the third T20 International in New Delhi.  His explosive innings helped him break Rohit Sharma’s record for the fastest T20I hundred by an Indian batter. The left-handed opener also became the fastest batter from a Test-playing nation to score a T20I century, marking a memorable moment in international cricket. Abhishek Sharma Breaks Rohit Sharma’s Record Abhishek Sharma reached his hundred in only 30 deliveries,

Afghanistan cricket star Rashid Khan has expressed his admiration for Indian youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, describing him as a God-gifted talent. The experienced leg-spinner highlighted the young batter’s impressive abilities and the unusual qualities he has displayed at such an early stage of his cricket career. Sooryavanshi has attracted significant attention with his aggressive batting style and fearless approach. Rashid Khan’s comments further underline the growing recognition surrounding the young Indian cricketer. Rashid Khan Impressed by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s Talent Speaking about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rashid

Nepal is emerging as one of cricket’s most promising Associate nations, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) believing the Himalayan country could eventually join the sport’s top tier. With a population of around 30 million, Nepal has built a reputation for passionate fans, improving performances and growing domestic infrastructure. ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta believes the country has the potential to follow the paths of Afghanistan and even New Zealand. ICC Sees Huge Potential in Nepal Gupta said Nepal could become “tomorrow’s Afghanistan”

Nepal is increasingly being viewed as one of cricket’s most promising Associate nations, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) believing the Himalayan country could eventually follow the path of Afghanistan and earn a place among the sport’s Test-playing nations. With a population of around 30 million, Nepal has developed a passionate cricket culture, a growing pool of elite players and an expanding domestic competition structure. ICC Sees Huge Potential in Nepal ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta said Nepal has the potential to become

Former Afghanistan pacer Shapoor Zadran has died at the age of 38. He passed away one day before his 39th birthday after a long illness. Zadran had been battling Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, known as HLH. This rare disorder causes the immune system to attack the body itself. It leads to dangerous inflammation and can damage multiple organs. The Afghanistan Cricket Board confirmed his death on Tuesday. Zadran's brother had stayed with him in Delhi throughout his treatment. Reports say Zadran first fell ill back

Dubai: Haider Ali was put to the sword as Afghanistan struggled for a hard-fought five-wicket win over UAE in Group D of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Delhi on Monday. Afghanistan had chased down 161 with four balls to spare. After being set 161, Afghanistan recovered from the early loss of Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Gulbadin Naib and Ibrahim Zadran put on 40 for the second wicket to stabilise the innings. Zadran attacked Haider Ali in the fourth over, hitting four boundaries on his way to 18 off

Azmatullah stars in Afghanistan win over UAE Afghanistan kept alive their hopes of reaching the Super Eight phase of the Twenty20 World Cup after all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai's heroics guided them to a five-wicket Group D victory over UAE on Monday. The result saw group leaders South Africa (six points, three games) make the Super Eight along with defending champions India and two-time winners West Indies. New Zealand, who are four points ahead with a game in hand against bottom-placed Canada on Tuesday. appear set to snatch

On Thursday in Abu Dhabi, Sri Lanka historically defeated Afghanistan by six wickets and thus qualified for the Asia Cup Super Four stage. Sri Lanka's innings came to a close in just 18.4 overs and were able to achieve a modest 170 target, in large part due to Kusal Mendis, who scored an astonishing 74 runs in just 52 balls. Mohammad Nabi's stunning performance was Afghanistan's greatest achievement during the match. The veteran all-rounder scored 60 runs off 22 balls, 30 of which

Mohammad Nabi, the cricketer from the Afghanistan team has confirmed to retire from One Day Internationals after the ICC Champions trophy 2025 scheduled to take place in Pakistan. Such reports have also been confirmed by the Chairman of Afghanistan Cricket Board’s CEO Naseeb Khan adding that Nabi communicated in articulating his plan to retire some time in April this year. The 39-year-old Nabi who had previously announced his retirement from Test matches in 2019 has become an attractive prospect since his ODI debut

Rashid Khan Ruled Out of T20I Series Against India Afghanistan's star spinner, Rashid Khan, will miss the upcoming three-match T20I series against India due to ongoing recovery from lower-back surgery. The Afghanistan captain, Ibrahim Zadran, confirmed Rashid's absence, stating that although he is traveling with the team, he is not yet match-fit. Rashid's experience will be missed, but the team is prepared for any situation in his absence. This development follows Rashid's withdrawal from the BBL and the SA20 due to the back