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, 3rd T20I: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi - Sat, Mar 20, 2021

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Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 45 runs

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PHOTOS AND VIDEOS : Afghanistan Cricket Team

Shai Hope keen for West Indies to learn from their World Cup experience
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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
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Imad Wasim scalped two wickets and then scored an unbeaten 49 to seal Pakistan’s three-wicket win over Afghanistan.
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Shakib Al Hasan stars as Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 62 runs.