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Mohammad Nabi
Fri, October 04 2013
Afghanistan’s qualification for the 2015 World Cup is a triumph of human spirit, a huge moment for the country
Afghanistan qualified for the ICC World Cup 2015 when they beat Kenya by seven wickets in an ICC World Cricket League Championship encounter at Sharjah. It is a moment they have been waiting for since they began their cricketing journey a decade ago. The qualification not only takes their cricket to a new level, but it is a huge moment for the country. Sudatta Mukherjee looks at Afghanistan’s most important cricketing moment.
Fri, October 04 2013
Afghanistan qualify for ICC World Cup 2015 after beating Kenya by 7 wickets
In a fantastic display of grit and determination, strife-torn Afghanistan qualified for its maiden ICC World Cup after defeating Kenya by seven wickets to finish second in the World Cricket League Championship in Sharjah.
Thu, July 18 2013
We have some of the quickest bowlers in Asia, says former Afghanistan player Raees Ahmadzai
Raees Ahmadzai, the former Afghanistan captain has seen the team grow right since its nascent stages. Today, he is involved in coaching in Afghanistan and was also a selector at one point. Off the field, he has taken an important role as a UNICEF National Goodwill Ambassador in Afghanistan. Nishad Pai Vaidya spoke to Ahmadzai about his various roles and experiences.
Sat, August 23 2014
Getting Associate status is yet another milestone for the heartening tale of the Afghanistan team
As their motherland witnessed more bloodshed and a radical change, they kept pursuing their dreams of glory on the world stage. Two decades down the line, the Afghanistan cricket team stand victorious and symbolise hope for a country with an unsure future.
Sat, June 29 2013
Afghanistan granted ICC Associate membership
Afghanistan have been granted the associate membership of the International Cricket Council (ICC), making it the eighth Asian nation and the 38th overall to get the status.
Tue, May 28 2013
Afghanistan captain awaits his kidnapped father’s return
Almost a week after Mohammad Nabi’s father was abducted, the Afghanistan captain awaits for his return.
Wed, May 22 2013
Afghanistan cricket captain Mohammad Nabi’s father taken hostage
Unknown gunmen dragged the father of Afghanistan's cricket captain from his car on the outskirts of Jalalabad city and have taken him hostage, officials said on Wednesday.
Fri, March 01 2013
ICC announces squads for World Cricket League Championship
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced the squads for six of the eight teams to play in the fifth round of the World Cricket League (WCL) Championship which kicks off in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) March 6.
Sat, September 22 2012
World T20 post-match review: Afghanistan vs England
Luke Wright's blistering 99 off 55 balls gave England a comprehensive 116-run win over Afghanistan, knocking the Asian minnows out, in a Group A encounter at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Friday. Wright smashed eight fours and six sixes as he helped England amass 196 for five. Afghanistan never looked in the chase and folded...
Fri, August 01 2014
Oblivious to hardships, Afghanistan continues to take giant steps forward
By Karthik Parimal
While there are a few teams that have descended on a downward spiral despite having several privileges, the story of the Afghanistan cricket team paints a completely different picture. The obstacles and hardships faced by these players are unparalleled, yet that hasn’t prevented them from making rapid strides forward in the field of cricket.