Gulbadin Naib, Naveen-ul-Haq return as Afghanistan name Rashid Khan-led T20 World Cup squad | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan have named a 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. Rashid Khan will lead the side, which has been bolstered by the return of experienced all-rounder Gulbadin Naib and right-arm fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq, who […]

Rashid Khan shares glimpse of life in Afghanistan; ‘I travel in my own bulletproof car only, It’s for my safety’

In a shocking revelation, Afghanistan’s star cricketer Rashid Khan opened up on life in his own country, stating he needs a bulletproof car for personal safety. Rashid, who resides in Dubai for most time in a year, keeps on travelling to Afghanistan in between but for shorter time frames. Rashid’s revelation came in an interview […]

‘She is my wife, nothing to hide’: Rashid Khan clarifies viral photo, confirms marriage in heartfelt post | Off the field News

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan’s star cricketer Rashid Khan has finally addressed the growing online speculation surrounding a viral photograph of him with a woman at a recent charity event. On Tuesday, the leg-spinner confirmed on Instagram that the woman in the picture is his wife, putting an end to days of social media chatter.Go Beyond The […]

Rashid Khan takes bold stand, escalates protest against Pakistan | Cricket News

Afghanistan’s captain Rashid Khan (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan, File) Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has removed Lahore Qalandars from his social media bio, following his country’s decision to withdraw from the upcoming tri-nation T20I series in Pakistan. The withdrawal comes in protest against recent Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan, which reportedly killed eight civilians, including three young cricketers. […]

Paktika tragedy: Rashid Khan’s bold move after Pakistani aerial strikes kill Afghanistan cricketers | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan cricket captain Rashid Khan has removed Lahore Qalandars from his social media bio on X following Pakistani aerial strikes that killed eight civilians, including three local cricketers, in Paktika Province, Afghanistan. The victims were attacked after returning from a friendly match in Sharana, the provincial capital.The cricketers who lost their lives were […]

REVEALED! Names and pictures of three Afghanistan cricketers killed in Paktika; ACB pulls out of tri-series involving Pakistan | Cricket News

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has revealed the names of three cricketers who were killed in a tragic attack in eastern Paktika province, near the Pakistan border. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has revealed the names of three cricketers who were killed in a tragic attack in eastern Paktika province, near […]

ZIM vs AFG: Rashid Khan rested for One-off Test as Afghanistan name squads for Zimbabwe tour

Afghanistan, on Wednesday, October 15, named their squads for their one-off Test and three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe. Rashid Khan has been rested for the Test as a precaution to prioritise his well-being and sustained performance for the upcoming international events while he remains the captain in T20Is. Among the notable inclusions in the Test […]

Afghanistan rewrite records and thrash Bangladesh by 200 runs, become first team to… | Cricket News

Afghanistan cricket team. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Afghanistan made a statement in the third and final ODI against Bangladesh on Tuesday, October 14, crushing the visitors by 200 runs at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. After posting a competitive total of 293 for 9 in their 50 overs, the Afghan bowlers ran through […]

Afghanistan see Asia Cup early exit as pause, not halt, in T20 surge

Afghanistan crashed out of the Asia Cup 2025, following their six-wicket loss against Sri Lanka at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The Rashid Khan-led side came into the tournament, touted as the second-best Asian team after India. However, Afghanistan failed to live up to their reputation and faced a shock first-stage exit. They began their […]

Asia Cup: Sri Lanka qualify for Super Fours along with Bangladesh; Afghanistan knocked out | Cricket News

Kusal Mendis’ fifty was pivotal for Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup match against Afghanistan, which they won by six wickets and 8 balls to spare (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Kusal Mendis produced a composed, unbeaten knock of 74 as Sri Lanka booked their place in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup with a […]