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

Scorecard | Commentary

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latest news : Afghanistan Cricket Team

Shapoor Zadran receives maiden Test call-up as Afghanistan announce squads for Bangladesh tour
CricketCountry StaffAugust 20, 2019 5:09 PM IST
From the line-up that faced Ireland earlier this year, Afghanistan have kept out five players including the suspended Mohammad Shahzad.
Mohammad Shahzad: Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batsman banned for one year by ACB
CricketCountry StaffAugust 19, 2019 10:34 AM IST
Shahzad, 32, allegedly failed to inform the ACB before traveling to Pakistan.
Mohammad Shahzad’s contract suspended for ‘indefinite period’
CricketCountry StaffAugust 10, 2019 6:46 PM IST
Mohammad Shahzad's contract has been suspended for an indefinite period, the Afghanistan Cricket Board said in a statement on Saturday.
Bangladesh to host Zimbabwe and Afghanistan for T20I triangular series in September
Agence France-PresseAugust 8, 2019 11:23 AM IST
The tri-series will be preceded by Afghanistan's maiden Test match against Bangladesh.
British police release photographs to trace 8 men over disorder during Afghanistan-Pakistan World Cup 2019 match
Press Trust of IndiaAugust 5, 2019 9:53 PM IST
Videos filmed by the public showed a group trying to break through the gates between the main road and the stadium.

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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.

Live Scorecard

West Indies vs India - 1st Test

IND 203/6 OVERS: 68.5
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand - 2nd Test

SL 85/2 OVERS: 36.3
England vs Australia - 3rd Test

AUS 179 OVERS: 52.1

India vs West Indies - 2nd Test

30 Aug, 2019 20:00 IST | 14:30 GMT

Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand - 1st T20I

01 Sep, 2019 19:00 IST | 13:30 GMT

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand - 2nd T20I

03 Sep, 2019 19:00 IST | 13:30 GMT

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
England vs Australia - 4th Test

04 Sep, 2019 15:30 IST | 10:00 GMT

Old Trafford, Manchester
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand - 3rd T20I

06 Sep, 2019 19:00 IST | 13:30 GMT

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy

Papua New Guinea vs Oman - Match 6

Oman beat Papua New Guinea by 4 wickets
Scotland vs Papua New Guinea - Match 5

Scotland beat Papua New Guinea by 38 runs
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand - 1st Test

Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 6 wickets
Finland vs Spain - 3rd T20I

Spain beat Finland by 4 wickets
Scotland vs Oman - Match 4

Scotland beat Oman by 85 runs

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