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'This is a very historic moment for all Afghan women'

'This is a very historic moment for all Afghan women'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Afghanistan women set to return to cricket field after four-year wait.

Champions Trophy: 'It was a brave decision to bat first'

Champions Trophy: 'It was a brave decision to bat first'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Captain Temba Bavuma hailed what he termed South Africa's brave decision to bat first in their comprehensive 107-run Champions Trophy win over Afghanistan on Friday

'No team invincible, but India a huge threat'

'No team invincible, but India a huge threat'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

As Warner's friend, want him to end on a high with Cup win: Usman Khawaja

Can India exploit a belter at Kotla vs Afghanistan?

Can India exploit a belter at Kotla vs Afghanistan?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Navigating their way through extreme pressure moments in their tournament opener, India will be eyeing a perfect game against a sprightly Afghanistan in the ODI World Cup match in Delhi on Wednesday.

Rashid Khan Reveals Reason Behind IPL Flop Show!

Rashid Khan Reveals Reason Behind IPL Flop Show!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Rashid Khan opens up on rehab mistakes, how a break helped him rediscover his best following back surgery.

World Cup: Can England better net run rate against faltering Afghanistan?

World Cup: Can England better net run rate against faltering Afghanistan?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Their campaign back on track after the humiliating loss in the opener, title holders England would look for a dominating all-round effort against a battered Afghanistan in the World Cup in New Delhi on Sunday, with eyes firmly set on bettering their net run rate.

'Cricket joins the Olympics'

'Cricket joins the Olympics'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'Cricket has always united us, and now, it's part of the Olympic movement! On this #OlympicDay, let's celebrate the power of sport to inspire, connect, and uplift'

PIX: Afghanistan take Sri Lanka in stride for third win

PIX: Afghanistan take Sri Lanka in stride for third win

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, in Pune, on Monday.

Future India captain?

Future India captain?

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Afghanistan T20I captain Rashid Khan believes Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill possesses the qualities to lead India in the future.

WC PIX: Rohit, Bumrah help India rout Afghanistan by 8 wickets

WC PIX: Rohit, Bumrah help India rout Afghanistan by 8 wickets

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

PHOTOS from the ICC World Cup match between India and Afghanistan played in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Can Australia avoid another Afghan ambush?

Can Australia avoid another Afghan ambush?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Australia's historic pedigree in cricket's biggest tournaments will count for nothing when they run into an Afghanistan side that is fast cementing its place in the game's top table in the Champions Trophy match in Lahore on Friday.

Taskin blames team selection, not oversleeping, for missing India tie

Taskin blames team selection, not oversleeping, for missing India tie

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Taskin was dropped from T20 WC match against India after missing team bus, pacer denies

India withdraws from volleyball event in Pakistan

India withdraws from volleyball event in Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Pakistan Volleyball Federation on Sunday said India have withdrawn their contingent from the next month's Central Asian Volleyball in Islamabad.

Australia withdraw from ODI series against Afghanistan in March

Australia withdraw from ODI series against Afghanistan in March

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Australia's men's team has withdrawn from their one-day international (ODI) series against Afghanistan in March following further restrictions on women's and girls' rights imposed by the Taliban.

Why spinners are IPL's true game-changers...

Why spinners are IPL's true game-changers...

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Afghanistan's Noor Ahmad registered the best figures for a Chennai spinner against Mumbai with 4-18, restricting the five-times champions to a below-par 155-9 and laying the foundation for his team's four-wicket victory on Sunday.

Check Out Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule

Check Out Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

2013 winners India are placed in Group A alongside defending champions Pakistan, New Zealand and Bangladesh.

World Cup: Indian team touches down in Delhi

World Cup: Indian team touches down in Delhi

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The Indian cricket team landed in New Delhi on Monday for its second World Cup-fixture against Afghanistan on October 11.

USA secure Olympic spot as cricket makes historic return

USA secure Olympic spot as cricket makes historic return

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Cricket will make a triumphant return to the Olympics at the 2028 Los Angeles Games after a 128-year absence, with six teams vying for top honors in both the men's and women's competitions. The sport was last featured in the 1900 Paris Olympics. The qualification process for the 2028 Games is yet to be confirmed, but the USA, as host nation, is likely to receive a direct spot, leaving five qualification places up for grabs.

IPL 2025: Omarzai's arrival at Punjab Kings delayed

IPL 2025: Omarzai's arrival at Punjab Kings delayed

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

ICC ODI Player of the Year Afghanistan's Azamatullah Omarzai would be able to join Punjab Kings only on March 20.

PIX: Team India depart for Zimbabwe tour!

PIX: Team India depart for Zimbabwe tour!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

The new-look Indian team to be captained by Shubman Gill departed for their upcoming tour for Zimbabwe on Tuesday.

No Place For Senior Pros In Pak T20 Side!

No Place For Senior Pros In Pak T20 Side!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Pakistan selectors rule out T20 role for Babar, Rizwan and Afridi in near future

Afghan captain hails team's historic win over Pakistan

Afghan captain hails team's historic win over Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

'The way we chased today, was very professional. We have been quality cricket from a couple of years. We will try our best to play positive cricket, and do a lot for our country.'

Check Out Team India's 2024 Schedule

Check Out Team India's 2024 Schedule

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

India will play as many around 15-16 Tests in 2024.

'Sholay Is Not Perfect'

'Sholay Is Not Perfect'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'It's there in everyone's heart. That's the beauty of masterpieces.'

'I don't want to be just an all-rounder'

'I don't want to be just an all-rounder'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Afghanistan and Punjab Kings all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai is determined to translate his remarkable ODI achievements into the T20 format.

Afghanistan name experienced Rashid Khan as T20 capt

Afghanistan name experienced Rashid Khan as T20 capt

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

"Captaincy is a huge responsibility. I have the experience of leading my country before, there is a great bunch of guys with whom I have a good understanding and feel pretty comfortable.

Sri Lanka aim to stay in top spot as they face Afghanistan

Sri Lanka aim to stay in top spot as they face Afghanistan

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The Sri Lanka-Afghanistan fixture will be the second one at the Gadaffi Stadium and is expected to be a run feast. - Asia Cup 2023.

Afghanistan clinch first-ever T20 series win against Pakistan

Afghanistan clinch first-ever T20 series win against Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Afghanistan registered a thrilling seven-wicket victory against Pakistan with one ball to spare in the second Twenty20 international in Sharjah.

Asia Cup: Eliminated India face gutsy Afghanistan

Asia Cup: Eliminated India face gutsy Afghanistan

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Winless in two matches, both India and Afghanistan are out of the tournament and Thursday's match between the two sides in Dubai has been rendered inconsequential.

What's hurting growth of UAE cricket?

What's hurting growth of UAE cricket?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

There was talent and a pathway, but a decade down the road the UAE have not made any other appearances in a global event.

Eng players urged to boycott Champions Trophy match

Eng players urged to boycott Champions Trophy match

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

England previously faced Afghanistan at the 50-overs Cricket World Cup in 2023, as well as at the Twenty20 World Cup in 2022.

Afghanistan qualify for World Twenty20

Afghanistan qualify for World Twenty20

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

Afghanistan booked their place in the 2012 World Twenty20 with a 47-run victory over Namibia in the first final of the 16-nation qualifying tournament.

How Ponting guided Punjab Kings' foreign players through crisis

How Ponting guided Punjab Kings' foreign players through crisis

Rediff.com11 May 2025

With the announcement of IPL resumption imminent, Punjab find themselves well-placed with majority of their star Indian and foreign players already in the country and on standby.

Shoaib Akhtar Rips Into Pakistan Team

Shoaib Akhtar Rips Into Pakistan Team

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

'Persisting with the same personnel and repeating the same mistakes will yield the same undesired results.'

Why hasn't Deepak Chahar been picked for India's T20Is against Afghanistan?

Why hasn't Deepak Chahar been picked for India's T20Is against Afghanistan?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has said that pacer Deepak Chahar should have been included in the India squad for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan.

Buttler gutted: 'Am I part of the problem or solution'

Buttler gutted: 'Am I part of the problem or solution'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Embattled England captain Jos Buttler will spend the next few weeks analyzing whether he is "part of the problem or the solution" before taking a call on his future as the team's leader following the Champions Trophy ouster after a stunning defeat to Afghanistan.

'He Took Charge, Sent a Message'

'He Took Charge, Sent a Message'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Former England batter Jonathan Trott impressed by India skipper's Gill's poise on Day 1 of 2nd Test.

Why Nabi stepped down as Afghanistan's captain

Why Nabi stepped down as Afghanistan's captain

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Nabi announced his decision to resign as the captain of the national team following their four-run loss to Australia

Recovering Gill to miss Afghanistan, Pakistan matches

Recovering Gill to miss Afghanistan, Pakistan matches

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Shubman Gill was discharged from hospital after recovering from a bout of dengue fever but is most likely to miss the World Cup match against Pakistan in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

Bhutia: Kalyan Chaubey has destroyed Indian football

Bhutia: Kalyan Chaubey has destroyed Indian football

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'You're paying Rs 42 lakh for one game. Why not link it to qualification? It just shows how clueless the management is.'