Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi made headlines in Chennai for the right reasons on the field and the wrong reasons off it. A day after scoring his maiden ODI century in the third and final ODI against India, Shahidi was officially reprimanded by the ICC for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct. The […]

Afghanistan’s journey in Test cricket has never been about a lack of talent. Instead, it has been defined by a lack of opportunities. Since making their historic Test debut against India in Bengaluru in 2018, Afghanistan have played just 12 Test matches in eight years, a remarkably low number for a Full Member nation. Their […]

As Afghanistan prepare for their one-off Test against India, the absence of star leg-spinner Rashid Khan has once again sparked debate about his future in red-ball cricket. While speculation continues to grow over whether the 26-year-old will play another Test match, Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has chosen not to comment on the spinner’s long-term plans. […]

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi was left visibly shaken after learning about the tragic demise of Dunith Wellalage’s father during the Asia Cup 2025 in Abu Dhabi. Only moments earlier, Nabi had brutally targeted the young Sri Lankan spinner, smashing him for five sixes in a single over. Yet, the cricketing battle quickly gave way to […]

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan once again showcased his flair with the bat, producing a sensational no-look six against Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman during their Asia Cup group-stage clash in Abu Dhabi. The audacious stroke, which came in the 17th over, quickly went viral, leaving fans in awe of Rashid’s fearless approach. With Afghanistan chasing 155 […]

Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott has voiced his disappointment over his team’s performance in their opening Asia Cup 2025 clash against Hong Kong, despite securing a comfortable win. The former England batter felt Afghanistan lacked sharpness and relied too heavily on individual brilliance rather than a well-rounded team effort. While the scorecard may suggest dominance, […]

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan and Sri Lanka’s Charith Asalanka voiced their frustrations over the Asia Cup 2025 press conference in Dubai, just hours before their respective teams’ opening matches. Rashid, ahead of Afghanistan’s clash with Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi, highlighted the logistical strain of travelling over an hour and a half immediately after attending […]

Shaheen Shah Afridi was among several Pakistan cricketers who offered prayers for Rashid Khan’s late brother, Haji Abdul Halim Shinwari, following Pakistan’s 39-run win over Afghanistan. The touching moment came after the series opener, as Pakistani players extended their condolences to Rashid, whose elder brother passed away recently. Shinwari was widely regarded as a pillar […]

Pakistan are gearing up for an exciting tri-series against Afghanistan and the UAE, beginning on Friday, August 29, at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The series is seen as a crucial build-up to the 2025 Asia Cup, which kicks off on September 9. With senior players rested, Salman Ali Agha will lead the Men in […]

Former Sri Lanka all-rounder Farveez Maharoof has backed India as the outright favourites for the Asia Cup 2025. This tournament is set to bring high-voltage action when it kicks off on September 9 with Afghanistan taking on Hong Kong in the opener. Defending champions India, under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, find themselves in Group […]