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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Live Cricket Score, Final: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur - Tue, Sep 24, 2019

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recent results : Afghanistan Cricket Team

Live Cricket Score, Super 12 - Match 40: New Zealand vs Afghanistan at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi - Sun, Nov 7, 2021

New Zealand beat Afghanistan by 8 wickets

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Live Cricket Score, Super 12 - Match 33: India vs Afghanistan at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi - Wed, Nov 3, 2021

India beat Afghanistan by 66 runs

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Live Cricket Score, Super 12 - Match 27: Afghanistan vs Namibia at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi - Sun, Oct 31, 2021

Afghanistan beat Namibia by 62 runs

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latest news : Afghanistan Cricket Team

ICC U-19 WC: Schedule Revised After Afghanistan's Late Arrival in Caribbean
India.com StaffJanuary 13, 2022 9:33 AM IST
The schedule for the 2022 U-19 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup has been updated after the delayed arrival of Afghanistan into the Caribbean, the International
Ramiz Raja Puts His Weight Behind Afghanistan Cricket, Says Allotted Funding Won't Be Stopped
India.com StaffDecember 3, 2021 1:45 PM IST
PCB chairman Ramiz Raja said that like everyone else, ICC also understands their situation and hence giving them time, adding that although they are in
Afghanistan Cricket Board Hints at Inclusion of Women in Country's Cricket
India.com StaffNovember 17, 2021 9:44 PM IST
In a positive sign for women's cricket in Afghanistan, their country's cricket board on Wednesday shared a picture of two girls trying their hands in
New Zealand vs Afghanistan Live Cricket Score and Updates: NZ vs AFG Super 12 – 40 match Live cricket score at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
CricketCountry StaffNovember 7, 2021 6:32 PM IST
T20 WC: India Keep Semi-Final Hopes Alive With 66-Run Victory Over Afghanistan
India.com StaffNovember 3, 2021 11:52 PM IST
The India openers created a record of 140-run stand in the first innings and also notched up the highest team total so far in the

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Quiz: How Conversant Are You With India-Pakistan ODI history?
Abhishek MukherjeeApril 7, 2020 11:51 AM IST
Think of yourself as a die-hard Indian cricket fan? Test your knowledge about India vs Pakistan's ODI history as we bring back this terrific quiz
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
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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

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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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RECENT RESULTS

NZ vs AFG

ICC World Twenty20, 2021, Super 12 - Match 40

Sun, Nov 7, 2021 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

New Zealand beat Afghanistan by 8 wickets

IND vs AFG

ICC World Twenty20, 2021, Super 12 - Match 33

Wed, Nov 3, 2021 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

India beat Afghanistan by 66 runs

AFG vs Namibia

ICC World Twenty20, 2021, Super 12 - Match 27

Sun, Oct 31, 2021 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Afghanistan beat Namibia by 62 runs