Afghanistan Cricket Team

Captain: Mohammad Nabi

Coach: Andy Moles

Afghanistan Biography

The worst days are now perhaps behind a country where rivers of death and destruction have left an indelible trail across the harsh terrain. Yet, the game of cricket gives the nation torn by war a new hope. Afghanistan is by no means new to the game. With a military history heavily intertwined with the British, the country was initiated into the game as early as the late 19th century.

In 2000, the Taliban regime stamped its approval on cricket as a permissible sport in the country. Cricket was played in clothing that did not offend the strict religious tenets of the regime unlike sports such as tennis and football.

After being formed in the year 2001, the Afghanistan national cricket team played in the 2009 World Cup Qualifier. This after making big strides through the World Cricket League, after starting in Division Five in May 2008.

Though Afghanistan failed to qualify for the 2011 World Cup, it earned ODI status in 2013. In February 2010, the Afghan cricket team qualified for the 2010 ICC World Twenty20. They also won their first Intercontinental Cup that year, beating Scotland in the final. Afghanistan went on to win the Asia Vs Caribbean T20 Championship.

Afghanistan also qualified for 2012 ICC World Twenty20 held in Sri Lanka. They qualified for the 2015 Cricket World Cup, becoming the 20th team to gain entry into the tournament overall. Along with Ireland, they are strong contenders for a Test status if ICC decide on expanding the list.

Afghanistan Biography

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recent results : Afghanistan Cricket Team

Live Cricket Score, Match 42: Afghanistan vs West Indies at Headingley, Leeds - Thu, Jul 4, 2019

West Indies beat Afghanistan by 23 runs

Scorecard | Commentary

Live Cricket Score, Match 36: Pakistan vs Afghanistan at Headingley, Leeds - Sat, Jun 29, 2019

Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 3 wickets

Scorecard | Commentary

Live Cricket Score, Match 31: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan at The Rose Bowl, Southampton - Mon, Jun 24, 2019

Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 62 runs

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latest news : Afghanistan Cricket Team

No split captaincy: Rashid Khan named Afghanistan skipper across formats, Asghar Afghan to be vice-captain
Press Trust of IndiaJuly 12, 2019 6:58 PM IST
Before the World Cup, Rahmat Shah was appointed Test captain while Gulbadin Naib emerged a surprise choice for ODI captaincy. Rashid himself was named the
Afghanistan Cricket Board suspends Aftab Alam for one year
CricketCountry StaffJuly 11, 2019 10:13 AM IST
As per reports, Alam was said to have misbehaved with a woman during the World Cup.
Cricket World Cup 2019 Team Review: Spirited Afghanistan done in by off-field rhetorics
CricketCountry StaffJuly 8, 2019 4:33 PM IST
Afghanistan failed to clinch key moments in the games and with Rashid not enjoying a fruitful campaign, Afghanistan struggled at the big stage.
3 T20Is, 3ODIs and a Test: Afghanistan to play full series against West Indies in India in November
Press Trust of IndiaJuly 7, 2019 6:58 PM IST
The venue of the Test as well as the shorter-format games are yet to be decided.
Fitness is a big issue for Afghanistan, boys are struggling: Gulbadin Naib
Press Trust of IndiaJuly 5, 2019 5:40 PM IST
Afghanistan ended their World Cup campaign without a win after going down by 23 runs to West Indies on Thursday in their last outing.

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Latest Features : Afghanistan Cricket Team

Cricket World Cup 2019 Team Review: Spirited Afghanistan done in by off-field rhetorics
CricketCountry StaffJuly 8, 2019 4:33 PM IST
Afghanistan failed to clinch key moments in the games and with Rashid not enjoying a fruitful campaign, Afghanistan struggled at the big stage.
Virat Kohli’s go-to man – Jasprit Bumrah
Chetan NarulaJune 23, 2019 6:54 PM IST
India’s dependency on Bumrah has reached staggering levels – it would be a problem if he weren’t the best in the business. Thankfully for India,
Cricket World Cup 2019: Where is the fight, Afghanistan?
Chetan NarulaJune 19, 2019 12:21 PM IST
Afghanistan were here to spring a surprise; none have transpired so far
As clean as they come: Eoin Morgan’s six-hitting carnival
Aditya BhattacharyaJune 19, 2019 9:30 AM IST
By the time Morgan left, carnage had taken over the Old Trafford stadium and records had been smashed.

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records

Highest Individual Score

Mohammad Shahzad - 131 runs

Best Bowling

Rashid Khan - 7/18

Most Prolific Batsman

Mohammad Nabi - Total 2287 runs

Most Prolific Bowler

Mohammad Nabi - Total 103 wickets

Highest Individual Score

Mohammad Shahzad - 118 runs

Best Bowling

Rashid Khan - 5/3

Most Prolific Batsman

Mohammad Shahzad - Total 1816 runs

Most Prolific Bowler

Mohammad Nabi - Total 61 wickets

PHOTOS AND VIDEOS : Afghanistan Cricket Team

Shai Hope keen for West Indies to learn from their World Cup experience
CricketCountry StaffJuly 5, 2019 12:27 PM IST
WI batsman Shai Hope says the team must learn from their experience at this World Cup after winning just two matches.
Really disappointed with the team’s performance at the World Cup: Gulbadin Naib
CricketCountry StaffJuly 5, 2019 12:19 PM IST
Gubadin Naib targeted seniors for not living up to their billing in the Cricket World Cup 2019 that saw Afghanistan end their campaign without a
West Indies didn’t play the big moments well: Fielding coach Roddy Estwick
CricketCountry StaffJuly 4, 2019 12:47 PM IST
Windies fielding coach confident that with their backs against the wall, the Men in Maroon will emerge with flying colours when they square off against
IN PICS: ICC World Cup 2019, Afghanistan vs West Indies, Match 42
CricketCountry StaffJuly 4, 2019 7:08 PM IST
West Indies captain Jason Holder won the toss and opted to bat first against Afghanistan at Headingley.
IN PICS: ICC World Cup 2019, Afghanistan vs Pakistan, Match 36
CricketCountry StaffJune 29, 2019 7:46 PM IST
Imad Wasim scalped two wickets and then scored an unbeaten 49 to seal Pakistan’s three-wicket win over Afghanistan.
IN PICS: ICC World Cup 2019, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Match 31
CricketCountry StaffJune 24, 2019 9:57 PM IST
Shakib Al Hasan stars as Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 62 runs.

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England vs Ireland - One-off Test

24 Jul, 2019 15:30 IST | 10:00 GMT

Lord's, London
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh - 1st ODI

26 Jul, 2019 14:30 IST | 09:00 GMT

R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh - 2nd ODI

28 Jul, 2019 14:30 IST | 09:00 GMT

R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh - 3rd ODI

31 Jul, 2019 14:30 IST | 09:00 GMT

R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
England vs Australia - 1st Test

01 Aug, 2019 15:30 IST | 10:00 GMT

Edgbaston, Birmingham

New Zealand vs England - Final

New Zealand tied with England (England win Super Over by boundaries)
Australia vs England - 2nd Semi Final

England beat Australia by 8 wickets
India vs New Zealand - 1st Semi Final

New Zealand beat India by 18 runs
Australia vs South Africa - Match 45

South Africa beat Australia by 10 runs
India vs Sri Lanka - Match 44

India beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets

RECENT RESULTS

AFG vs WI

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019, Match 42

Thu, Jul 4, 2019 at Headingley, Leeds

West Indies beat Afghanistan by 23 runs

PAK vs AFG

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019, Match 36

Sat, Jun 29, 2019 at Headingley, Leeds

Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 3 wickets

BAN vs AFG

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019, Match 31

Mon, Jun 24, 2019 at The Rose Bowl, Southampton

Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 62 runs