Cricket

January 26, 2026
ASJF
Cricket, International

Afghan U-19s Tighten Grip With Strong Bowling Against Sri Lanka

Five wickets fall as Afghanistan defend a 194-run target Colombo | By Sara Amiri Afghanistan’s Under-19 cricket team delivered a disciplined bowling and fielding performance against Sri Lanka, removing...

January 26, 2026
ASJF
Cricket, National

Nangarhar Crowned Afghanistan’s First-Class Champions

Nangarhar dominate final to secure national title Nangarhar | By Bahara Rahimi The Nangarhar provincial team has claimed the title of Afghanistan’s First-Class Provincial Cricket Championship, following a commanding...

January 19, 2026
ASJF
Cricket, International

AFGHANISTAN BEAT WEST INDIES BY 38 RUNS

Ibrahim Zadran’s unbeaten 87 and Darwish Rasooli’s 84 powered Afghanistan to 181 for 3 through a 162-run third-wicket stand, before Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad shared...

January 16, 2026
ASJF
Cricket, International

U-19 TO FACE SOUTH AFRICA TOMORROW

Afghan youngsters begin their 2026 tournament journey with a midday match. Kabul | By Sara Amiri Afghanistan’s Under-19 national cricket team will begin its ICC U-19 World Cup campaign...

January 16, 2026
ASJF
Cricket, National

ACB SETS THREE-LEAGUE CAP FOR NATIONAL PLAYERS

ACB LIMITS PLAYERS TO THREE LEAGUES OUTSIDE THE AFGHANISTAN T20 LEAGUE The board says the decision aims to protect players’ fitness and mental strength. Kabul | By Nilab Rahimi...

January 15, 2026
ASJF
Cricket, International

ICC U-19 CRICKET WORLD CUP BEGINS

ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup begins today with three opening matches. The tournament is co-hosted by Namibia and Zimbabwe and will run until February 6. Windhoek | By Bahara...

January 14, 2026
ASJF
Cricket, International

KOHLI RETURNS TO TOP OF ICC ODI RANKINGS

India star regains No.1 spot following match-winning knock against New Zealand. Vadodara | By Taieb Khatizwal Virat Kohli has returned to the top of the ICC Men’s ODI Batting...

January 13, 2026
ASJF
Cricket, International

ACB APPOINTS NEW NATIONAL TEAM COACHES

Batting and fitness specialists to join the squad ahead of the West Indies T20I series. Kabul | By Nirvana Ebram The Afghanistan Cricket Board has announced the appointment of...

January 12, 2026
ASJF
Cricket, International

Afghanistan U19 Defeat Australia in Warm-Up

All-round performance secures six-wicket victory as Afghanistan continue preparations for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup. United Arab Emirates | By Sara Amiri Afghanistan’s Under-19 national cricket team recorded...

January 12, 2026
ASJF
Cricket, International

Afghanistan UAE Camp Ahead of West Indies T20I Series

Selected players have arrived in the United Arab Emirates as preparations begin for the three-match T20I series against West Indies. Kabul | By Niaz Shinwari A group of Afghanistan...