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Taliban’s Potential Ban on Cricket: Uncertainty Looms Over Afghanistan’s Future in the Sport
The rise of Afghanistan to world cricket has been nothing short of a fairytale. This June, the Blue Tigers created history as they reached the semi-finals of an ICC event for the first time in the T20 World Cup. The Afghan cricket fans have been quite loyal, cheering for their team during triumph and tribulation, […]
By CricShots - Sep 13, 2024
Hashmatullah Shahidi
“Transitioning from white-ball to red-ball cricket is indeed a challenge” – Hashmatullah Shahidi
Afghanistan’s Test and ODI captain Hashmatullah Shahidi said that they can consider having separate teams for Test and white-ball formats as that will allow them to prepare better for the Test as well. Afghanistan are currently in Noida preparing for the one-off Test against New Zealand, slated to be played from September 9-13. However, Afghanistan […]
By SMCS - Sep 1, 2024
Rashid Khan
ACB hope to host international matches soon as Rashid Khan features in SCL
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said that Rashid Khan’s involvement in the ongoing Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL) 2024, has shown improvements in security and current peace in Afghanistan as well. However, the ACB are hopeful that it has the possibility that international cricket can be played in their backyard as well. However, International Cricket teams […]
By SMCS - Aug 22, 2024
R Sridhar
R Sridhar appointed as Afghanistan’s assistant coach
Afghanistan Cricket Board have appointed former India fielding coach, R. Sridhar, as an assistant coach of the senior men’s team for the upcoming series as well. Sridhar, 54, will join the team for the upcoming one-off Test match against New Zealand as well as a three-match ODI series against South Africa as well with a […]
By SMCS - Aug 22, 2024
Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan’s Explosive Sixes Light Up Shpageeza Cricket League
Again, impressing fans this time with his flamboyant talent, Afghanistan’s cricket sensation Rashid Khan played a blinder for Speen Ghar Tigers in their ongoing Shpageeza Cricket League. Even then, Rashid was on the losing side with the mighty Amo Sharks, while dozens of fans and critics were caught by his explosive show with the bat. […]
By CricShots - Aug 21, 2024
Kieron Pollard
Kieron Pollard Smashes Five Consecutive Sixes In Thrilling The Hundred Match
West Indies cricketing giant Kieron Pollard delivered an extraordinary performance in a match during The Hundred 2024 on August 10. Playing for the Southern Brave, Pollard showcased his formidable power-hitting skills against Trent Rockets, producing one of the most memorable innings of the tournament. Faced with the daunting task of chasing down 126 runs, the […]
By CricShots - Aug 12, 2024
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Karim Janat opens up on heated incident with Rashid Khan in T20 World Cup 2024 match
Afghanistan’s Karim Janat opined on the heated incident involving him and Rashid Khan during their T20 World Cup 2024 match against Bangladesh in Kingstown. He also added that it’s normal for tempers to show up in the heat of a contest and that there’s no ill feeling in the squad as well. Speaking to Cricbuzz, […]
By SMCS - Jul 8, 2024
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T20 World Cup 2024: Semi-final 1 (South Africa vs Afghanistan) – 3 Player Battles To Watch Out For
The stage is set for a thrilling encounter at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, as South Africa and Afghanistan lock horns in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024. This match holds immense significance for both teams – for South Africa, it’s a chance to shed the “chokers” tag and finally […]
By CricShots - Jun 26, 2024
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Rashid Khan’s Fiery Outburst: Throws Bat In Anger During Final Over
During the final over of the Afghanistan vs. Bangladesh clash at St. Vincent on June 25, Tuesday, a visibly furious Rashid Khan threw his bat onto the ground in anger. This dramatic moment occurred on the third ball of the over when Rashid lofted the ball high into the air and aimed for a double. […]
By CricShots - Jun 25, 2024
Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan opines on Cricket Australia refusing to play bilateral series against Afghanistan
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan recently opined on Cricket Australia’s performance in the bilateral series between the two nations after their win over the cricketing giants in a 2024 T20 World Cup Super-Eight game as well. He wished the stakeholders could arrive at a solution but wasn’t sure what the players could do from their end […]
By SMCS - Jun 24, 2024
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