Afghanistan beat Australia by 21 runs, open race to semis at T20 World Cup Afghanistan beat Australia for the first time in history and boost their chances of qualifying for the semifinals. Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2024
T20 World Cup: Afghanistan's first ever win over Australia keeps them alive Fast bowler Gulbadin Naib's career-best figures along with Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran's opening partnership of 118 runs scripted one of the most memorable days in Afghanistan's cricket history as the Asian entertainers registered their first ever victory over Australia across formats to stay alive in the race to semifinals… The Times of India · Jun 23, 2024
T20 World Cup: Suryakumar Yadav, bowlers star in India's 47-run win over Afghanistan BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS: When genius takes over, you'll have to stand, watch and applaud. This Indian team, desperate to break their 17-year T20 World Cup jinx, has that abundance. The Times of India · Jun 21, 2024
'Bumrah ke paas aisi kala hai...': Former cricketer lauds India pace spearhead NEW DELHI: As India defeated Afghanistan by 47 runs to make a winning start to their Super Eights campaign, in the T20 World Cup on Thursday, Jasprit Bumrah returned with another match-winning performance. The Times of India · Jun 21, 2024
T20 World Cup, India vs Afghanistan: Tactical strategies, key battles The business end of the T20 World Cup begins for India against spirited Afghanistan. Rohit Sharma's men have never lost to the Afghans in this format and are a much stronger team on paper, but this is a high-stakes World Cup game in sticky Caribbean conditions. The Times of India · Jun 20, 2024
T20 World Cup: West Indies face Afghanistan in a battle for supremacy NEW DELHI: In their final group stage match of the T20 World Cup in Gros Islet in Saint Lucia, hosts West Indies and a much-improved Afghanistan will engage in a battle of one-upmanship and try to build momentum for the Super Eight stage. The Times of India · Jun 17, 2024
Rahmanullah Gurbaz returns to Guyana Amazon Warriors ahead of CPL 2024 NEW DELHI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Afghanistan's dynamic opener, has signed with the Guyana Amazon Warriors for the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 season. The Times of India · Jun 11, 2024
Fazalhaq Farooqi stars again as Afghanistan overpower New Zealand at T20 World Cup An 84-run win sees Afghanistan win their second game in a row The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2024
New Zealand collapse as Afghanistan spring latest T20 World Cup upset Afghanistan reached 159-6 then restricted the Black Caps to 75 as captain Rashid Khan and Fazalhaq Farooqi both took 4-17 The Guardian - AU · Jun 8, 2024
T20 World Cup, NZ vs AFG Highlights: Afghanistan hammer New Zealand by 84 runs for 'historic' win In a stunning upset at the Guyana National Stadium on Friday, Afghanistan dominated a lackluster New Zealand, claiming the top spot in Group C at the T20 World Cup with an emphatic 84-run victory, which is also their first ever against the Kiwis in T20 internationals. The Times of India · Jun 8, 2024
Anrich Nortje moves up in ICC rankings after T20 World Cup heroics NEW DELHI: South African pacer Anrich Nortje made a significant climb in the recently released ICC Men's T20I Bowling Rankings, following his outstanding performance against Sri Lanka in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. The Times of India · Jun 5, 2024
Shreyas Iyer thanks KKR cheerleaders after IPL title triumph; gesture wins hearts - WATCH NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders delivered a masterclass in bowling, restricting Sunrisers Hyderabad to a mere 113 runs to pave the way for an emphatic eight-wicket triumph on Sunday, securing their third Indian Premier League title. The Times of India · May 27, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders trounce Sunrisers Hyderabad to clinch third IPL title NEW DELHI: Mitchell Starc was simply magical, while Andre Russell's performance was mesmerizing. Gautam Gambhir remained stoic throughout, while Shah Rukh Khan concealed his emotions behind a mask. These contrasting scenes vividly depicted Kolkata Knight Riders' domination over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the one-sided final, securing their third Indian Premier League… The Times of India · May 26, 2024
IPL 2024: Rahmanullah Gurbaz leaves ill mom's bedside to guide KKR into final AHMEDABAD: KKR's replacement opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz had to leave his hospitalised mother's bedside in Afghanistan in order to come to the rescue of his team in his first IPL appearance this season on Tuesday night. The Times of India · May 23, 2024
The Times of India · May 22, 2024 Qualifier 1: Kolkata Knight Riders storm into IPL final Starc Co restrict SRH to 159, KKR race to target in 13.4 overs
The Times of India · May 21, 2024 'We need to be in our zone in final': KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Shreyas Iyer expressed his elation after guiding his team to the IPL 2024 final. He emphasized that his team took advantage of every opportunity presented to them and remained committed to their work ethic, never taking anything for granted.
The Times of India · May 21, 2024 Rahmanullah Gurbaz: Mother still recovering in hospital but knew my KKR family needed me NEW DELHI: Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday pummelled Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight wickets in Qualifier 1 to waltz into the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Ahmedabad.
The Hindu · May 20, 2024 IPL-17, Qualifier 1 | Salt-less KKR take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in power-hitting slugfest KKR and SRH face off in IPL 2024 Qualifier 1 with power-hitting showdown in Ahmedabad.
The Times of India · May 7, 2024 IPL 2024: KKR's Rahmanullah Gurbaz attending to unwell mother in Afghanistan, set to return soon Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) wicketkeeper-batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz is back home in Afghanistan attending to his unwell mother; however, he is expected to return soon and rejoin the team before the IPL 2024 playoffs.
The Hindu · May 1, 2024 Eight IPL players named in Afghanistan T20 World Cup squad Afghanistan T20 World Cup squad led by Rashid Khan includes eight IPL players, with Hazmatullah Shahidi left out.
The Times of India · Apr 9, 2024 MS Dhoni's special gift and words of wisdom for KKR's Rahmanullah Gurbaz NEW DELHI: In a heartwarming and delightful gesture, legendary MS Dhoni on Monday gifted an autographed bat to Kolkata Knight Riders opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
The Hindu · Mar 22, 2024 Indian Premier League 2024 | Shreyas Iyer’s comeback in spotlight in Starc vs Cummins showdown Indian Premier League 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in Kolkata on March 23, 2024
The Hindu · Mar 19, 2024 IPL-17 Countdown | Gambhir’s return as mentor augurs well for KKR Resurrected Kolkata Knight Riders aim to end title drought with Gambhir's mentorship and a strong squad.
The Times of India · Mar 16, 2024 Afghanistan fall short as Ireland win first T20I Ireland secured a victory in the first T20I of their three-match series against Afghanistan, clinching victory by a margin of 38 runs in Sharjah on Friday.
The Times of India · Mar 13, 2024 3rd ODI: Mohammad Nabi stars as Afghanistan clinch series against Ireland with dominant win NEW DELHI: Afghanistan secured a commanding victory over Ireland in the third ODI on Tuesday, defeating them by 117 runs to claim a 2-0 series win in the three-match one-day international series held in Sharjah.