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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Upcoming Matches : Afghanistan Cricket Team

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

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Live Cricket Score, One-off Test: Afghanistan vs West Indies at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow - Wed, Nov 27, 2019

West Indies beat Afghanistan by 9 wickets

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Live Cricket Score, 3rd T20I: Afghanistan vs West Indies at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow - Sun, Nov 17, 2019

Afghanistan beat West Indies by 29 runs

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Live Cricket Score, 2nd T20I: Afghanistan vs West Indies at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow - Sat, Nov 16, 2019

Afghanistan beat West Indies by 41 runs

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Afghanistan's Mujeeb-ur-Rahman Tests Positive For COVID-19
India.com StaffDecember 4, 2020 3:30 PM IST
Mujeeb reached Australia last week from Kabul, as Brisbane Heat confirmed that he reported symptoms during his mandatory quarantine period this week.
Zimbabwe-Afghanistan T20 Series Called Off
Press Trust of IndiaAugust 8, 2020 8:52 PM IST
The Zimbabwe-Afghanistan T20 series was originally scheduled for August 2020.
Afghanistan vs West Indies Live Cricket Score and Updates: AFG vs WI Live Cricket Score, One-off Test match, Day 3 Live cricket score at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
CricketCountry StaffNovember 29, 2019 10:36 AM IST
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CricketCountry StaffNovember 29, 2019 9:30 AM IST
Afghanistan vs West Indies Live Cricket Score and Updates: AFG vs WI Live Cricket Score, One-off Test match, Day 1 Live cricket score at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
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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
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

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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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New Zealand beat Pakistan by an innings and 176 runs
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India beat Australia by 8 wickets
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South Africa beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 45 runs

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AFG vs WI

Afghanistan and West Indies in India, 2019, One-off Test

Wed, Nov 27, 2019 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

West Indies beat Afghanistan by 9 wickets

AFG vs WI

Afghanistan and West Indies in India, 2019, 3rd T20I

Sun, Nov 17, 2019 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Afghanistan beat West Indies by 29 runs

AFG vs WI

Afghanistan and West Indies in India, 2019, 2nd T20I

Sat, Nov 16, 2019 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Afghanistan beat West Indies by 41 runs