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Afghanistan

Cricket catches public attention in football-crazy Nepal

The aftermath of civil war and chronic political instability have given Nepalis little to cheer about in recent years but the nation's cricketers have emerged as a surprise source of inspiration.

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Afghanistan president congratulates team on winning Asia T20 Cup

Afghan President Hamid Karzai Monday eulogised Afghan national cricket team over winning Asia Cricket Council (ACC) T20 Cup in Nepal.

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Afghanistan eye fresh World Twenty20 berth

Afghan captain Mohammad Nabi said on Friday his fast-rising cricket team were batting for a fresh berth in the World Twenty20, hoping that competing in Pakistan had helped to mature young talent.

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Cricket’s new era after 9/11 attacks

By Dave James

 

After the Twin Towers fell, international sport faced an unfamiliar world which sent Pakistan cricket into the wilderness but also kickstarted a rare good news story from embattled Afghanistan.

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Teams release squad for ICC Intercontinental Cup

By CricketCountry Staff

 

The ICC Intercontinental Cup has quickly grown in stature and profile since its inception seven years ago. The ICC's premier first-class tournament is an integral part of the Associate Members' cricket schedule.

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Afghanistan beat Canada in rain-marred ODI

Afghanistan defeated Canada by two wickets in a rain-affected Intercontinental Cup one-day international at King City.

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Warne’s captaincy tricks inspires Tanvir

After leading Rawalpindi Rams to title beating Karachi Dolphins in the inaugural Super-8s Twenty20 championship, discarded all-rounder Sohail Tanvir attributed his success to the subtle nuances of captaincy he picked up from Shane Warne during his stint at Rajasthan Royals in IPL-I.

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Afghanistan to play in Pakistan T20 league

Afghanistan's fast-rising cricket team are likely to feature in Pakistan's domestic Twenty20 event later this year, an official said on Monday.

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Latif resigns as Afghanistan coach

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has resigned as Afghanistan's coach after falling out with the country's Cricket Board and some players.

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PCB thinks over including Afghanistan in domestic T20

The Pakistan Cricket Board is mulling over the possibility of allowing a team from Afghanistan to take part in its national T20 tournament in June in Faisalabad.

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