The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

ICC World Cup: Coach Jonathan Trott wants Afghanistan batters to score centuries

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan, under the guidance of head coach Jonathan Trott, are gaining recognition for their composed and collective batting performances in the ongoing World Cup; but Trott has set a new challenge for his players in their next three games: someone needs to bat deep and score a century.

The Times of India · Oct 31, 2023

World Cup: Afghans continue big-game hunting

After England and Pakistan, surprise squad of World Cup now downs Sri Lanka by seven wickets to boost semis hopes

The Times of India · Oct 31, 2023

Score a hundred: Jonathan Trott sets next target for Afghanistan batters

Afghanistan have defeated 3 former World Cup champions in ODI World Cup 2023. Now, head coach Trott is motivating players to break down the target into smaller goals and score a century

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Which teams can qualify for the ICC Cricket World Cup semifinals?

India and South Africa are likely to qualify for the semifinals but at least five other teams are also in with a chance.

Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2023

AFG vs SL | Farooqi on fire as Afghanistan keeps itself in the hunt for semifinal berth

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka in Pune on October 30, 2023

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

Early exit puts Champions Trophy at risk – England’s dismal World Cup defence

England are on course for one of the worst ever records for an established cricketing nation after their defeat to India.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023

World Cup: Ratan Tata denies claims about announcing reward for Afghanistan cricketers

NEW DELHI: Industrialist Ratan Tata has categorically refuted any involvement in cricket-related announcements, rewards, or advice in a decisive move to address ongoing speculations. Speaking out against the false claims that had been circulating on social media, Tata made it clear that he has had no engagement with the International…

The Times of India · Oct 30, 2023

ICC World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan head-to-head record in ODIs

The 1996 champions Sri Lanka and giant-slayers Afghanistan will face off in a mid-table battle at the Maharashtra Cricket Asociation Stadium in Pune on Monday to keep their hopes of qualifying for the semifinals of the ICC World Cup 2023 alive.

The Times of India · Oct 30, 2023

AFG vs SL, ODI World Cup: When and where to watch, date, time, live telecast, live streaming, predicted playing XIs, venue

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka are set to take on a spirited Afghanistan in a high-stakes battle for survival in the World Cup, and while the island nation has been emboldened by back-to-back wins, they face a daunting challenge with the absence of their lead pacer, Lahiru Kumara. Kumara was ruled…

The Times of India · Oct 30, 2023

ICC World Cup: Hashmatullah's Afghanistan start favourites against Sri Lanka

PUNE: Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi doesn’t believe in celebrating too early. Not that he lacks confidence. He just doesn’t want to lose the focus that his team has developed in their quest of making it to the top-four.

The Times of India · Oct 30, 2023