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Persistent rain forces Day 3 of Afghanistan-New Zealand Test to be called off

With no play possible on either of the first two days, and the toss yet to happen, the chances of a result in the first ever...

Toss delayed for a second day in Afghanistan-New Zealand cricket Test

No play was possible on Day 1 because of a wet outfield, despite ground staff working hard to get the game started

South Africa announces squad for white-ball series against Afghanistan

The first ODI will be played on September 18, with the second and third ODIs scheduled for September 20 and 22

Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran ruled out of New Zealand test due to injury

Afghanistan’s test against New Zealand is scheduled to start on Monday in Greater Noida near New Delhi.

Shahidi calls for more Test matches and one home venue for Afghanistan

Afghanistan's captain Shahidi believes that sticking to only one home venue will make them stronger

Afghanistan name squad for maiden Test against New Zealand

Hashmatullah Shahidi will captain Afghanistan while other prominent names in the squad include Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, and Azmatullah Omarzai.

Afghanistan’s Zadran to miss New Zealand test due to injury

The 19-year-old, who has taken nine wickets in his two tests, has been told to rest for three to four weeks in the hope of recovering...

NZ cricket team arrives in Delhi ahead of one-off Test against Afghanistan

New Zealand Test skipper Tim Southee, star batter Kane Williamson, vice-captain Tom Latham, and other members of the squad were spotted at Delhi Airport on Thursday...

India’s Shah elected ICC chief after Barclay steps aside

The 35-year-old Shah, son of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home minister Amit Shah, will be the youngest ever ICC chairman when be begins his tenure on...

Amo Sharks win Shpageeza Cricket League for the first time

Azmatullah Omarzai-led Amo Sharks chased down the target in 18.5 overs. Shahidullah Kamal scored 59 runs, Mohammad Ishaq 47 runs and Zubaid Akbari 40 runs.

R. Sridhar appointed as Afghanistan cricket assistant coach

ACB said in a statement that it wishes Sridhar to fill the role effectively and hopes to have long-term contract with him in the future.

Afghan cricketer Ihsan Janat slapped with 5-year ban for violating anti-corruption codes

Janat, who has played three Tests, 16 ODIs, and one T20I for Afghanistan, has been banned from all forms of cricket for five years

Shpageeza Cricket League’s 9th edition starts from August 12 in Kabul

A total of 21 matches will be played over 14 days, featuring 10 double headers, and the tournament will conclude with final between the top two...

Afghanistan and New Zealand set to play one-off Test in September

Nabi says no plans to retire, hopes to play in next T20 World Cup

Omarzai’s fireworks steers Jaffna Kings to thrilling win in LPL 2024

Omarzai came into the crease at the fall of the fifth wicket, with Jaffna Kings needing 46 runs to win in 21 balls, as he guided...

India’s cricket team arrives home as T20 World Cup champions

After greeting fans at the airport, the team traveled in buses to the prime minister’s residence. 

Three Afghans among ICC’s ‘selection’ for ideal T20 World Cup 2024 team

Six players from World Cup winners India make the cut including skipper Rohit Sharma and Player of the Tournament Jasprit Bumrah.

Kohli announces retirement from T20 cricket after India’s World Cup victory

It was India's second T20 World Cup victory after they had won it in 2007 under the legendary MS Dhoni in South Africa, and first since...

History in the making as Afghanistan face South Africa in their ICC T20 World Cup semi-final

South Africa's former president Nelson Mandela saw sport as a unifying mechanism that could lessen divisions between the people