UK politicians urge England to boycott Afghanistan at Champions Trophy In response, ECB proposes an ‘ICC-wide’ action against Afghanistan over the Taliban’s crackdown on women. Al Jazeera · Jan 7, 2025
England reject calls to boycott Afghanistan match, saying cricket is ‘source of hope’ England are set to face Afghanistan in Lahore, Pakistan on 26 February The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025
'I haven't touched the red-ball in last three years': Rashid Khan on memorable Test return NEW DELHI: Rashid Khan made a stunning return to Test cricket with a seven-wicket haul, earning the Man of the Match award as Afghanistan secured a 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second Test at the Queen Sports Club on Monday. The Times of India · Jan 6, 2025
Sikandar Raza, Newman Nyamhuri share spoils as Zimbabwe bowl out Afghanistan for 157 in second Test NEW DELHI: Zimbabwe's experienced campaigner Sikandar Raza and young talent Newman Nyamhuri on Thursday claimed three wickets apiece, restricting Afghanistan to 157 runs on Day 1 of the second Test in Bulawayo. The Times of India · Jan 2, 2025
Ghazanfar added to Afghanistan's squad for upcoming Tests against Zimbabwe NEW DELHI: Afghanistan have included spinner AM Ghazanfar in their Test squad for the Zimbabwe series, commencing in Bulawayo on Thursday. The selection follows news of Rashid Khan's absence from the Boxing Day fixture due to personal matters. The Times of India · Dec 25, 2024
Top Afghan cricketers urge Taliban to reverse ban on women’s medical education Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi have spoken out, as international cricket grapples with how to best address human rights concerns in the country The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2024
Afghanistan’s Rashid, Nabi urge Taliban to revoke ban on women’s education The star cricketers were responding to reports that the Taliban had forbidden females from receiving medical education. Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2024
Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi appeal for restoration of women's access to education in Afghanistan NEW DELHI: Afghanistan cricketers Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi on Wednesday made a heartfelt appeal to the Taliban government, urging them to reconsider a significant decision and voicing their support for girls and women in the country. Spinner Rashid shared a lengthy post on social media, expressing concern over the… The Times of India · Dec 4, 2024
Mumbai Indians' latest recruit Allah Ghazanfar plays 4 matches in just 3 days NEW DELHI: Allah Ghazanfar, an 18-year-old Afghan cricketer, is quickly emerging as one of his country’s brightest prospects. The young spinner, often compared to compatriots Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad, recently landed a lucrative IPL 2025 contract with the Mumbai Indians. The franchise acquired him for a whopping Rs 4.80… The Times of India · Dec 2, 2024
'Arshdeep Singh's wicket-taking prowess even better than Jasprit Bumrah' NEW DELHI: Arshdeep Singh was the most expensive pacer to be sold at the two-day Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction in Jeddah last week as Punjab Kings shelled out a whopping Rs 18 crore for the left-arm quick. The Times of India · Nov 30, 2024
Exclusive | How he switched to mystery spin, recently rattled India A... : All about MI's new recruit Allah Ghazanfar NEW DELHI: It has been just over a month since India A had to suffer a crushing defeat in the semi-final of the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 at the hands of Afghanistan A, the eventual winner of the tournament. The Times of India · Nov 28, 2024
Rashid Khan welcomes Mohammed Siraj to Gujarat Titans in style: 'Ab tu hamara hua' Gujarat Titans spinner Rashid Khan welcomed Mohammed Siraj into the fold after the franchise acquired his services during the IPL 2025 Auction. GT spent Rs 12.50 crore on the India seamer during the auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The Times of India · Nov 27, 2024
Mohammed Shami was part of our retention plans but... - Gujarat Titans coach Ashish Nehra India's veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami will don the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) jersey in the next Indian Premier League (IPL) season after he was bagged by the franchise Rs 10 crore once Shami's former employers Gujarat Titans refused to use the Right-to-Match (RTM) card. The Times of India · Nov 27, 2024
American Reed equals Asian Tour record low LIV Golf star Patrick Reed has become just the second player to shoot a 59 on the Asian Tour, the American doing so in the third round at the Hong Kong Open. AAP · Nov 23, 2024
The Times of India · Nov 1, 2024 IPL's big Diwali release: Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul & Rishabh Pant Three Indian superstars head to the auction after not being retained; Klaasen is most expensive retention at Rs 23 crore; MI's core of Hardik, SKY, Rohit, Bumrah intact
Dynamite News · Oct 4, 2024 Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan ties the knot in Kabul Many videos and pictures of the splendid ceremony have been doing rounds on social media. The wedding took place as per Pashtun customs. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2024 Afghan cricket star Rashid Khan’s surreal wedding photos without bride go viral In Taliban-governed Afghanistan, women are virtually excluded from nearly all aspects of public life
The Times of India · Sep 21, 2024 Afghanistan create history with thumping win, secure first ODI series victory over South Africa Afghanistan secured their first one-day international (ODI) series win against South Africa on Friday with a massive 177-run victory, their biggest winning margin by runs in 50-over internationals. The Afghans had won the first ODI of the three-match series by six wickets.
The Times of India · Sep 18, 2024 Afghanistan bundle South Africa out for 106 in first ODI NEW DELHI: South Africa narrowly escaped setting a new record for their lowest score in a one-day international, managing to score a paltry 106 runs before being bowled out by Afghanistan in the first ODI at Sharjah on Wednesday.
The Times of India · Sep 12, 2024 Rashid Khan returns for South Africa ODIs NEW DELHI: Rashid Khan, Afghanistan's best leg-spinner, returns to the team for the country's next ODI series against South Africa, which is set to take place in Sharjah from September 18-22.
AAP · Aug 19, 2024 Rashid Khan to skip BBL in blow to CA and Strikers Highly-marketable and successful Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan will skip the Big Bash League for a second straight summer after not nominating for the draft.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024 The Hundred hopes for final flourish as Ben Stokes’ injury hogs the headlines Organisers will want the cricket to be the focus when the men’s and women’s titles are decided this weekend, and not continued criticism of the product
The Times of India · Aug 11, 2024 6,6,6,6,6 - Kieron Pollard smashes Rashid Khan for five consecutive sixes - Watch Kieron Pollard of Southern Brave delivered a match-winning performance by hitting Rashid Khan of Trent Rockets for five consecutive sixes during The Hundred on Saturday. His explosive batting helped Southern Brave to chase down a target of 127, achieving victory with just one ball to spare at the Rose Bowl…
The Times of India · Aug 4, 2024 Unbelievable off-side 'helicopter' shot by Rashid Khan should impress MS Dhoni - Watch Rashid Khan keeps moving from one T20 league to another around the globe and the bowling all-rounder from Afghanistan continues to expand the array of his shots, which saw an astonishing 'helicopter shot' on the off-side for a six in a match of 'The Hundred' in England.
The Times of India · Jul 25, 2024 Watch: Rashid Khan innovates with horizontal-bat 'helicopter shot' for six in MLC match Afghanistan's star player Rashid Khan lit up the Dallas skies above the Grand Prairie Stadium on Wednesday with his blistering half-century for MI New York (MINY) in their Major League Cricket (MLC) Eliminator against the Texas Super Kings (TSK).