NEW DELHI: That Rashid Khan is a world class bowler is a well-known fact. That he is more than a handy batsman down the order is also well-known.The Afghanistan all-rounder has won his team many matches with the bat also, especially in the shortest format of the game.An example of Rashid’s batting prowess was seen…
NEW DELHI: Top leg-spinner Rashid Khan made history on Friday during the opening T20I clash against Ireland in Sharjah, securing the best figures by an Afghanistan captain in T20Is.This remarkable achievement surpassed Nawroz Mangal‘s record, which had stood for over 14 years. Additionally, Rashid reached another milestone, becoming the first Afghanistan player to claim 350…
Mohammad Nabi’s five-wicket haul helped Afghanistan clinch a 117-run win over Ireland in the 3rd ODI at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Tuesday. Hashmatullah Shahidi’s Afghanistan also sealed a series win by 2-0, after securing victory in the first and final 50-over match. The second ODI match of the series was abondoned after rain…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of home affairs on Monday notified the Citizenship Amendment Rules. The rules will now facilitate minorities facing persecution on religious grounds in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan to obtain Indian citizenship.The rule enables granting of citizenship to citizens of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Christian, Buddhist & Parsi…
Taliban Afghan Foreign Affairs in-charge Amir Khan Muttaqi. File | Photo Credit: AP A senior Indian diplomat has met with ‘Afghan authorities’ in Kabul, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Friday. The development came months after the embassy of Afghanistan here that was earlier run by officials with affiliation to the pre-Taliban government…
Nearly 30 people injured due to heavy snowfall in Afghanistan. Kabul: Widespread heavy snowfall across several provinces in Afghanistan over the past three days has resulted in the tragic loss of 15 lives and injuries to nearly 30 individuals, TOLOnews reported. Additionally, statistics obtained from Balkh and Faryab provinces by TOLOnews indicate a devastating impact…
NEW DELHI: Mark Adair‘s stellar performance, securing his maiden five-wicket haul, propelled Ireland into a commanding position on the opening day of the one-off Test between Ireland and Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi.Opting to bat after winning the toss, Afghan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi saw his team dismissed for 155, with Adair’s figures of 5-39 playing a…
NEW DELHI: The Sri Lankan cricket board on Wednesday announced a 17-man T20 squad for the upcoming tour of Bangladesh, with Wanindu Hasaranga leading the team despite his recent suspension. The 26-year-old skipper will not participate in the first two matches of the three-match tournament due to his International Cricket Council (ICC) ban. Hasaranga received…
File photo of Wanindu Hasaranga.© AFP New Sri Lanka Twenty20 captain Wanindu Hasaranga was given a two-match ban by the International Cricket Council on Saturday for abusing an umpire during this week’s series-ending loss against Afghanistan. The 26-year-old remonstrated with onfield umpire Lyndon Hannibal after the match for failing to call a no-ball…
Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka by 3 runs in the 3rd T20I in Dambulla on Wednesday, February 21 to secure a consolation win in series. The hosts, on the other hand, would be disappointed as they were unable to go away with the clean sweep. Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 3rd T20I Highlights After conceding the series,…
