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Afghanistan
Tue, May 31 2011
Pakistan’s morale boosted by hosting Afghan series
By Shahid Hashmi
Pakistani hopes of reviving international cricket rose after successfully hosting a one-day series against Afghanistan, but experts on Monday warned against any imminent breakthrough.
Mon, May 30 2011
Latif looks for more cricket in Afghanistan
By Shahid Hashmi
Afghanistan coach Rashid Latif Monday urged the nascent cricketing nation to develop more sporting infrastructure so that players can improve more quickly by playing at home.
Mon, May 30 2011
Pakistan ‘A’ clean sweeps Afghanistan
Pakistan 'A' outlasted a much improved Afghanistan team to win the third and final one-day cricket match by four wickets here on Sunday, for a 3-0 whitewash of the tourists.
Thu, May 26 2011
Afghan fight in vain as Pakistan A triumphs
A fighting Afghanistan on Wednesday lost to Pakistan's second side by five wickets in their first confrontation, with officials hoping a three-match series can foster more foreign tours.
Wed, May 25 2011
Pakistan a safe haven for cricket: Ijaz Butt
Pakistan's cricket chief insisted Wednesday that his country is safe enough to host international matches, saying the current tour by lowly-ranked Afghanistan sends a positive message to the world.
Wed, May 25 2011
Afghan skipper hopes for Pak cricket’s revival
Afghanistan cricket captain Nawroz Mangal on Tuesday said he hoped that his team's tour to Pakistan would help the return of international cricket to the troubled country.
Wed, May 25 2011
War-ravaged Afghanistan leap forward with Pak tour
By Shahid Hashmi
Only a decade ago cricket did not officially exist in war-ravaged Afghanistan, but on Wednesday the country takes another giant leap forward when they pad up for their first match on tour in Pakistan.
Tue, May 24 2011
Afghanistan team arrives in Pakistan for three-match ODI series
Afghanistan's cricket team flew to Islamabad on Monday to play three one-day matches against the hosts' second side, ending Pakistan's two-year pariah status as an international host.
Fri, May 20 2011
Pakistan cancel Afghan cricket match in bin Laden town
Pakistan cricket authorities on Thursday pulled a one-day match against Afghanistan which had been scheduled to take place in the town where US forces shot dead Osama bin Laden.
Tue, May 10 2011
Afghanistan to play Pakistan ‘A’ in Abbottabad
Afghanistan will play three one-day matches against Pakistan 'A' side later this month, including a game at Abbottabad where US Special Forces last week killed world's most wanted terrorist Osama bin Laden.