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, Match 6: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram - Sat, Sep 21, 2019

Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 4 wickets

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Live Cricket Score, Match 5: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram - Fri, Sep 20, 2019

Zimbabwe beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets

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Live Cricket Score, Match 3: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur - Sun, Sep 15, 2019

Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 25 runs

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latest news : Afghanistan Cricket Team

Maiden call-ups for Hayden Walsh Jr, Brandon King, Romario Shepherd as West Indies announce squads for Afghanistan series
CricketCountry StaffOctober 16, 2019 8:15 AM IST
West Indies on Tuesday announced the squad for the upcoming Afghanistan series.
Andy Moles named Afghanistan’s Chief Selector and Director of Cricket
CricketCountry StaffOctober 4, 2019 1:05 PM IST
Afghanistan have appointed former England coach Andy Moles as their chief selector and director of cricket.
Lance Klusener appointed Afghanistan coach
Agence France-PresseSeptember 27, 2019 10:54 PM IST
Former South Africa allrounder Lance Klusener has been appointed as new head coach of Afghanistan.
Benefited from Warne and Muralitharan’s advice: Rashid Khan
CricketCountry StaffSeptember 25, 2019 1:56 PM IST
Rashid, has stuck to what the spin greats had to say to him and readied himself for the ups and downs.
Bangladesh, Afghanistan share the trophy as rain washes out final
Agence France-PresseSeptember 24, 2019 9:19 PM IST
It means hosts Bangladesh got a hand on the trophy of a Twenty20 tournament involving more than two teams for the first time in their

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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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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.