Stories, updates and voices from Afghanistan cricket.
Afghanistan cricketRashid has revealed that he learned of Afghanistan’s T20I captaincy change only after the board made its announcement, saying he remains unclear about what led to the decision.
Afghanistan cricketBangladesh have retained Najmul Hossain Shanto as captain and selected a 15-player squad for their one-off Test against Afghanistan in the UAE, beginning on 9 October 2026.
Afghanistan cricketAfghanistan were bowled out in the 15th over after India’s Abhishek Sharma struck a record century, while questions remained over Naveen-ul-Haq’s potential return and the balance of the seam attack.
Afghanistan cricketAfghanistan were bowled out in the third T20I after Abhishek Sharma’s record century powered India’s dominant batting display, with Naveen-ul-Haq’s potential return remaining a key seam-bowling question.
Afghanistan cricketAfghanistan’s chase collapsed in the third T20I as India completed a series sweep, with Abhishek Sharma’s record 30-ball century and a disciplined bowling display deciding the contest.
Afghanistan cricketAbhishek Sharma struck India’s fastest T20I century as India defeated Afghanistan by 127 runs, completing a 3-0 series sweep after the visitors were bowled out for 94.
InternationalThe veteran all-rounder’s contribution comes into focus during the India series.
InternationalRichard Pybus calls for sharper fundamentals after the first T20I in Delhi.
InternationalTests, T20Is and an ODI tri-series headline Afghanistan’s October and November schedule.
DomesticIbrahim Abdulrahimzai’s nine-wicket match helps Mahipar overcome the Maiwand Champions.
DomesticZia Ur Rahman Sharifi takes nine wickets as the Strikers defeat Pamir Legends.
InternationalThree franchise agreements and the unveiling of the Koh-E-Zafar trophy mark the next step for APLT20.
InternationalIbrahim Zadran leads the squad as Naveen returns from a shoulder injury.
World CupFrom the tournament archive: an unbeaten 95 helps Afghanistan beat Canada by 82 runs.