News for 'Team Afghanistan'

Afghanistan name ex-Pakistan players Younis, Gul as consultants

Afghanistan name ex-Pakistan players Younis, Gul as consultants

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Afghanistan have appointed former Pakistan players Younis Khan and Umar Gul as batting and bowling consultants respectively for their training camp in the United Arab Emirates, the country's cricket board said.

Cummins, Not Rohit, Will Lead My Team

Cummins, Not Rohit, Will Lead My Team

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

4 Aussies, 3 Indians, 1 Kiwi, 3 South Africans in Harish Kotian's World Cup 2023 Dream XI.

Afghanistan captain criticises Australia's Paine for questioning right to play

Afghanistan captain criticises Australia's Paine for questioning right to play

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Afghanistan captain Asghar Afghan has criticised his Australia counterpart Tim Paine for questioning the Asian team's right to participate in major events such as the Twenty20 World Cup.

Australia, SA wait on Champions Trophy semis venues

Australia, SA wait on Champions Trophy semis venues

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

The full implications of the India's refusal to play Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan were laid bare on Sunday as Australia and South Africa waited to find out whether they will play their semi-finals in Lahore or Dubai this week.

Indian team for Afghanistan Test, England ODIs to be picked on May 8

Indian team for Afghanistan Test, England ODIs to be picked on May 8

Rediff.com3 May 2018

The national selection committee are set to announce multiple Indian squads on May 8 -- for the upcoming one-off Test match against Afghanistan next month and for the limited overs leg of the tour of UK starting June 27 in Dublin.

Tendulkar, Lara, Buttler: Greats who struggled as captains!

Tendulkar, Lara, Buttler: Greats who struggled as captains!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Jos Buttler joins greats Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara as players who failed to translate their many individual triumphs into success as captains.

Massive setback for Aus ahead of Champions Trophy

Massive setback for Aus ahead of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Cummins, Hazlewood ruled out of Champions Trophy.

Afghanistan Cricket Board gets new chairman post-Taliban takeover

Afghanistan Cricket Board gets new chairman post-Taliban takeover

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Azizullah Fazli has been re-named chairman of the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) in the first major development in the game's national governing body since the Taliban took control of the nation.

IPL 2025 PIX: Noor, Ravindra, Gaikwad power CSK to victory over MI

IPL 2025 PIX: Noor, Ravindra, Gaikwad power CSK to victory over MI

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Noor Ahmad excelled on his Chennai Super Kings debut before Rachin Ravindra and Ruturaj Gaikwad stuck sublime half-centuries to set up a four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians.

Undercooked Zampa ready to let it rip against India

Undercooked Zampa ready to let it rip against India

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

'... when I'm not quite at my best and not feeling that great out there, is my ability to still contribute and take those big wickets.'

Nortje, Ngidi are back: SA unleash firepower for CT

Nortje, Ngidi are back: SA unleash firepower for CT

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

South Africa picked an experienced 15-man squad for next month's Champions Trophy in Pakistan with 10 players having competed at the last World Cup in India in late 2023.

Boy oh Boy! Vaibhav Signals His Arrival in Style

Boy oh Boy! Vaibhav Signals His Arrival in Style

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

In a display of raw power and audacious stroke play, Rajasthan Royals' 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi tore into the Gujarat Titans bowling attack with a scintillating knock during which multiple records fell by the wayside in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday.

India's dominance hurts Test cricket: Chappell

India's dominance hurts Test cricket: Chappell

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has criticized the ICC, calling it an "event management company" and stating that financially stronger boards are dictating a self-serving schedule that harms Test cricket.

Naveen-ul-Haq Hits Back At Doubters

Naveen-ul-Haq Hits Back At Doubters

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Afghanistan pulled off a historic 21-run victory over Australia in the T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday.

Rohit's return to form augurs well for India's CT campaign: Azhar

Rohit's return to form augurs well for India's CT campaign: Azhar

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

On how long Rohit should play, Azharuddin said it is for a player to decide.

PIX: Shreyas misses ton but Punjab seals win over GT

PIX: Shreyas misses ton but Punjab seals win over GT

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Images from the IPL 2025 match between Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Tuesday.

Meet the 20 teams that have qualified for 2024 T20 WC

Meet the 20 teams that have qualified for 2024 T20 WC

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

After the results of the Africa Qualifier, the slots for the 20 participating teams have been filled.

Afghan sprinter makes bold statement at Paris Olympics

Afghan sprinter makes bold statement at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Kimia Yousofi sends message for Afghan women with Paris performance

Army concerned over weapons of US origin reaching Kashmir

Army concerned over weapons of US origin reaching Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Lt Gen Ghai said as for the process of documenting these weapons and informing those who need to know about them, "that is definitely continuing, and I can definitely authenticate that".

Badoni brilliance powers India A to victory

Badoni brilliance powers India A to victory

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Ayush Badoni showed his wide repertoire of strokes as India cantered to a six-wicket victory over Oman

T20 WC PIX: Curran sizzles as England outclass Afghanistan

T20 WC PIX: Curran sizzles as England outclass Afghanistan

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

IMAGES of the T20 World Cup match played between England and Afghanistan at the Perth Stadium on Saturday

Champions Trophy 2025: India, Pakistan to face off in Dubai, mark the date...

Champions Trophy 2025: India, Pakistan to face off in Dubai, mark the date...

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

As has been the case with ICC events, India and Pakistan have been clubbed in the same group which also has New Zealand and Bangladesh.

Afghans furious: Test marred due to woeful facilities

Afghans furious: Test marred due to woeful facilities

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

There was poor communication and complete mismanagement between the stadium authority and the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB). Rain had affected the buildup to the Test, the first between the two nations, with New Zealand not being able to complete a single practice session properly.

Ashwin picks his favourites for Champions Trophy 2025

Ashwin picks his favourites for Champions Trophy 2025

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Spin great Ravichandran Ashwin says New Zealand, despite the absence of the long-serving pace duo of Trent Boult and Tim Southee, who have quit playing the 50-over format, will pose a challenge to India.

Pakistan-Afghanistan ODI series postponed until next year

Pakistan-Afghanistan ODI series postponed until next year

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

With commercial flights from Kabul airport yet to resume, media reports said the Afghanistan team had been looking to travel to Pakistan by road and fly to Colombo via Dubai.

US judge blocks Indian student's deportation over Hamas ties

US judge blocks Indian student's deportation over Hamas ties

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

In his petition, Suri's lawyer said that he is being punished as his wife, who is a US citizen, is of Palestinian heritage and because the government suspects that he and his wife are against the US foreign policy towards Israel.

Jaishankar meets Blinken, Lavrov in Bali; talks focus on Ukraine, Afghanistan

Jaishankar meets Blinken, Lavrov in Bali; talks focus on Ukraine, Afghanistan

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The talks took place on the sidelines of the G-20 foreign ministers' meeting in the Indonesian city of Bali.

Biden deploys additional 1000 troops to Afghanistan

Biden deploys additional 1000 troops to Afghanistan

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Biden's authorisation of 5,000 troops in his statement on Saturday included 1,000 who are already on the ground in Afghanistan, according to a defence official. A battalion of 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division were redirected to Kabul, instead of their original standby position in Kuwait.

'They outplayed us and they deserved to win that game'

'They outplayed us and they deserved to win that game'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

'When the scores are low, we had an off-one in the field. But yeah, got to give credit where credit is due and Afghanistan were pretty good.'

Injury woes for Australia ahead of must-win match vs Afghanistan

Injury woes for Australia ahead of must-win match vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Defending champions Australia are grappling with injury concerns to three key players, including captain Aaron Finch who is uncertain to lead the side in their crucial T20 World Cup match against Afghanistan on Friday.

Men In Blue Prepare For Super 8

Men In Blue Prepare For Super 8

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

BCCI shared pictures on X with a caption, 'Gearing up for the Super 8s. Prep Mode on. #TeamIndia.'

Why Afghans are confident ahead of NZ Test

Why Afghans are confident ahead of NZ Test

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Shah, the leading run-scorer for Afghanistan in Tests and ODIs, wanted to give the Kiwis, the inaugural WTC champions, a tough time.

'Game Will Be Won Or Lost On How We Handle Spin'

'Game Will Be Won Or Lost On How We Handle Spin'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

'Especially in the middle overs. That's going to be a key challenge.'

IPL 2025: Meet The Gujarat Titans Squad

IPL 2025: Meet The Gujarat Titans Squad

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The Gujarat Titans have cemented their status as a dominant force in the IPL. With a strategic blend of experience and youth, the team is poised to make another strong bid for the title in IPL 2025.

'Our journey starts now'

'Our journey starts now'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Captain Rashid Khan echoed Gulbadin's raw emotion.

One hundred per cent, Test cricket is still alive: Rabada

One hundred per cent, Test cricket is still alive: Rabada

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

'I think any captain who wants to lead from the front, they want to lead through performance as well, and that's what Temba's done exceptionally well.'

T20 WC: Australia survive Afghanistan scare to keep slim semis hopes alive

T20 WC: Australia survive Afghanistan scare to keep slim semis hopes alive

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between Australia and Afghanistan in Adelaide on Friday.

Cummins returns, but who's missing from Aus CT squad?

Cummins returns, but who's missing from Aus CT squad?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Pat Cummins will captain Australia at the Champions Trophy after being named in a preliminary 15-man squad also featuring fellow quick Josh Hazlewood on Tuesday.

Dube Out, Rana In: A Surprise Bowling Debut

Dube Out, Rana In: A Surprise Bowling Debut

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

23-year-old Harshit Rana made his India debut as a concussion substitute, marking a historic first for the format.

Team India's international matches at home for 2023-24 season

Team India's international matches at home for 2023-24 season

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The BCCI on Tuesday announced India's international fixtures at home for the upcoming season. Team India's home assignment will get underway with India hosting Australia in September.