Afghanistan - players.bio

Champions Trophy: England Urged To Boycott Afghanistan Match By British Politicians. Here's Why

A group of more than 160 British politicians have called on the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to boycott next month's Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan as a stand against the Taliban regime's assault on women's rights. Female participation in sport has effectively been outlawed since the Taliban's return to power in 2021, a move that puts the Afghanistan Cricket Board in direct contravention of the International Cricket Council's rules. The England men's ODI side are due to face Afghanistan in Lahore on February 26.

Rashid Khan Picks Up 11 Wickets, Carries Afghanistan To Maiden Test Series Win vs Zimbabwe

Star leg spinner Rashid Khan took his seventh wicket of the innings as Afghanistan speedily wrapped up a 72-run victory over Zimbabwe on Monday to win the two-Test series. Zimbabwe were 205-8 overnight with captain Craig Ervine unbeaten on 53 and needing 73 more runs to win the Test at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo after a drawn first Test. But the home team failed to add a run and Afghanistan needed just 15 deliveries to seal a first Test win since beating Zimbabwe in Abu Dhabi four years ago.

Rashid Khan Reflects On Post-Surgery Comeback After Guiding Afghanistan To First-Ever Test Series Win

Rashid Khan marked his triumphant return to Test cricket with a "Player of the Match" performance, guiding Afghanistan to a 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second and final Test at Queens Sports Club on Monday. The leg-spinner's exceptional bowling figures, 4/94 in the first innings and 7/66 in the second played a pivotal role in sealing the series win. Reflecting on the match, Rashid expressed gratitude for the team's effort and determination. "After three years, back in Test cricket, it was hard for me to come back from back surgery and play the longest format. It is a team effort, the way they [the batters] delivered with the bat in the second innings -- that got us back [in the game]," he said, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

Brett Favre questions details of New Orleans attack, Trump Tower bombing: 'Hard to see what's real'

Fox News senior correspondent Mike Tobin has the latest on new reports that suggest New Orleans officials were warned about security threats on ‘Special Report.’

Najmul Hossain Shanto Steps Down As Bangladesh T20I Captain

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Bangladesh cricketer Najmul Hossain Shanto on Thursday stepped down as the captain of the national T20I team. The announcement was confirmed by BCB President Faruque Ahmed, who revealed that Shanto had informed the board of his decision, which was subsequently accepted. Despite relinquishing his role in T20Is, Shanto will continue to lead Bangladesh in Test and ODI cricket, reaffirming his importance in the team's longer formats. Shanto's resignation comes after months of speculation surrounding his role as an all-format captain.

Women's rights activists call for England to forfeit championship cricket match to Afghanistan

President-elect Donald Trump spoke to reporters at Mar-a-Lago amid meetings with tech moguls as he prepares for his second term.

WTC Qualification Scenario: Exact Results India Need To Qualify For Final

The 184-run victory over India at the Melbourne Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has improved the chances of the Pat Cummins-led Australian side of making it to the World Test Championship 2025 final, with the side now needing just one more Test win away from making it to Lord's next year, according to ICC. While Australia are out in front as claimants to the second spot, Rohit Sharma-led India still has an outside chance. Sri Lanka's chances are also alive, but both will need a string of favourable results to keep their hopes alive.

Hashmatullah Shahidi, Brian Bennett Star As Afghanistan Draw Zimbabwe Test

Afghanistan veteran Hashmatullah Shahidi and Zimbabwe rookie Brian Bennett starred as the first Test was drawn after a rain-shortened final day in Bulawayo on Monday. Shahidi claimed an Afghan record 246 runs at the end of a marathon innings while spinner Bennett took five wickets. Zimbabwe made 586 and 142-4 to lead Afghanistan by 29 runs at stumps after the tourists posted 699. Both first innings scores were national records. With Zimbabwe 88-4 in their second innings and 25 runs behind, batting stability was required and the unbeaten partnership of veterans Sean Williams (35) and Craig Ervine (22) provided it.

Contacts

Afghanistan Sport News

Champions Trophy: England Urged To Boycott Afghanistan Match By British Politicians. Here's Why

Rashid Khan Picks Up 11 Wickets, Carries Afghanistan To Maiden Test Series Win vs Zimbabwe

Rashid Khan Reflects On Post-Surgery Comeback After Guiding Afghanistan To First-Ever Test Series Win

Brett Favre questions details of New Orleans attack, Trump Tower bombing: 'Hard to see what's real'

Najmul Hossain Shanto Steps Down As Bangladesh T20I Captain

Women's rights activists call for England to forfeit championship cricket match to Afghanistan

WTC Qualification Scenario: Exact Results India Need To Qualify For Final

Hashmatullah Shahidi, Brian Bennett Star As Afghanistan Draw Zimbabwe Test