UAE finish year on high as bowlers seal victory over Afghanistan in T20 series
The UAE bowlers came to the fore as the home team stunned Afghanistan to level the three-match T20I series with an 11-run win at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
Afghanistan Sport News
UAE vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I: Preview, Fantasy Picks, Pitch And Weather Reports
The United Arab Emirates will be up against Afghanistan in the second T20I of Afghanistan's tour of the UAE, 3 T20I Series 2023/24 on Sunday, December 31, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST. The UAE and Afghanistan have played one match in the series, with Afghanistan winning the game by 72 runs. In the first game of this series, Rahmanullah Gurbaz was the Man of the Match and Vriitya Aravind scored the highest fantasy points for the United Arab Emirates with 99 match fantasy points while Rahmanullah Gurbaz topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Afghanistan with 147 match fantasy points.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz hits maiden T20I century to lead Afghanistan to victory over UAE
Rahmanullah Gurbaz rocked the Sharjah Cricket Stadium with his maiden T20I century on Friday night.
Why Gautam Gambhir Gives "So Much Controversial Statements?" His Reply Is...
Former Indian cricket team opener Gautam Gambhir is no stranger to controversies. Gambhir is well known for his fiery comments and straightforward analysis which sometimes leads to conversations on social media. During a recent Q&A session on X (formerly Twitter), a fan ended up asking Gambhir why he makes such 'controversial statements'. "Why you always give so much controversial statements? #AskGG," he posted. In response, Gambhir came up with his blunt style of answering.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz Blitz Powers Afghanistan To 72-Run Win Over UAE In 1st T20I
Rahmanullah Gurbaz's century powered Afghanistan to clinch a 72-run win over United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the first T20I match at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday. After winning the toss, UAE opted to field first but their decision did not go in their favour after the hosts' bowling attack failed to keep a check on Afghanistan's run rate in Sharjah. Afghan opener Hazratullah Zazai (13 runs from 16 balls) failed to make a mark but Gurbaz (100 runs from 52 balls) shined against the UAE bowling attack to post 203/3 for the Afghans. Ibrahim Zadran (59 runs from 43 balls) also played a crucial role by making a solid partnership with Gurbaz.
UAE reward their U19 Asia Cup stars with senior call-ups to face Afghanistan
The UAE have named four youngsters in their 14-player squad for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, starting on Friday.
India U19 vs Afghanistan U19, Tri-Nation ODI: Preview, Top Fantasy Picks
Afghanistan U19 will take on India U19 in Match 1 of the U19 Tri-Nation Series in South Africa 2023/24 on December 29 at the Old Edwardians Cricket Club A Ground in Johannesburg, South Africa. The match commences at 1:30 PM IST. In their last 5 games, India U19 have won 3 games and lost 2. In their last 5 games, Afghanistan U19 have won 3 games and lost 2. Both teams last played against each other in Match 1 of the ACC U19 Asia Cup, 2023 where Jamshid Zadran scored the highest fantasy points for Afghanistan U19 with 51 match fantasy points while Arshin Kulkarni topped the fantasy points leaderboard for India U19 with 159 match fantasy points.
"Irony Is Dying...": Ex-India Star On Afghanistan Trio Not Getting IPL NOCs
Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra said on Thursday about the Afghanistan Cricket Board's (ACB) decision to not grant No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to Naveen-ul Haq, Mujeeb ur Rahman and Fazalhaq Farooqi for T20 leagues and delay their national contracts that the situation is wrong on part of the board to deny players their right to make a living. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has decided to delay the 2024 annual central contracts for national players, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazal Haq Farooqi, and Naveen Ul Haq Mureed.