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September’s defeats exposed weaknesses in Afghanistan’s batting and raised questions about the depth behind its leading players. The World Cup programme must now turn those warnings into clearer roles, stronger pace options and preparation…
Bangladesh have named Liton Das captain for the UAE ODI tri-series against Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, giving Afghanistan a clearer view of their next white-ball opponent.
Rahmat Shah was 84 not out as Afghanistan reached 211–4 at stumps on day two against Bangladesh, still 135 runs behind after Bangladesh made 346.
Mohammad Saleem took 3–70 as Afghanistan reduced Bangladesh from 221–2 to 225–5 before the visitors closed the first day in Abu Dhabi at 317–8.
Mahipar Stars won the Abdali trophy after Osman Sadat’s unbeaten 171 and Naseer Khan Maroofkhil’s ten wickets in the final.
Afghanistan open the U19 Asia Cup against Bangladesh on 5 November, before facing Malaysia and Sri Lanka for a place in the semi-finals.
Rashid Khan has regained the ICC T20I bowling lead for an eighth spell and remains first in the ODI rankings.
Afghanistan have begun training ahead of their one-off Test against Bangladesh, shifting their focus to the longest format before Friday’s contest. The match opens an important red-ball period for the Afghan side as they…
Sohail Khan will captain Afghanistan Under-19s in seven Youth ODIs in Oman before November’s Asia Cup, including five matches against Bangladesh.
Twenty-five Afghan cricketers have secured ILT20 Season 5 places, with competition rules requiring at least two Afghans in every playing XI.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has returned to batting practice but still needs medical clearance for the October 9 Test against Afghanistan. Doctors are assessing his fitness for a five-day match after he returned…
England’s refusal to schedule bilateral men’s cricket with Afghanistan is facing a new test as several English players register for the Afghanistan Premier League, an ACB-organised franchise competition in the UAE. The ECB is…
Former ASJF President Sayer Zaland addresses delegates during the opening of the federation’s Second Annual Congress in Kabul in 2017.
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