Afghanistan cricket

Mohammad Nabi will lead the side in Afghanistan's third representation at the Asia Cup, which was first held in 1984 Mohammad Nabi will lead the side in Afghanistan's third representation…

Rashid Khan (Getty Images)KABUL: Ace spinner Rashid Khanwas Monday named in a strong Afghanistan squad for the five-match Twenty20 international series in Ireland starting next week. The…

KABUL: A grenade that exploded during a match at Afghanistan's main cricket stadium killed two spectators, police said Saturday, a day after the blast. At the time of the explosion, hundreds…

South Africa-born Jonathan Trott, 41, played 52 tests for England before retiring in 2015. South Africa-born Jonathan Trott, 41, played 52 tests for England before retiring in 2015. Former…

NEW DELHI: Rashid Khan has a fast bowler's mindset in a spinner's body with an uncompromising attitude when it comes to ripping his googlies and leg-breaks off the surface at nearly 100…

MUMBAI: Star Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan says he is never bothered about conditions, never puts on himself the pressure of performance and just focuses on his own preparations and…

DHAKA: Hazratullah Zazai struck an unbeaten half century to help Afghanistan thrash Bangladesh by eight wickets in the second Twenty20 international with the two-match series ending all…

DHAKA: Left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed and batsman Liton Das helped Bangladesh halt an eight-match losing streak in Twenty20 internationals with a resounding 61-run win over Afghanistan in…

KABUL: Former Australian cricketer Stuart Law was on Saturday named as the interim coach of the Afghanistan team ahead of its tour of Bangladesh for a limited over series. The 53-year-old…

Afghanistan cricket was plunged into uncertainty due to the drastic changes in the political landscape following the takeover of the country by the Taliban Pakistan Cricket Board chief…