The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

Afghanistan's wins are not upsets anymore: Sachin Tendulkar

Afghanistan kept their hopes of reaching the semifinals of the Champions Trophy alive with a thrilling eight-run win over England in Lahore on Wednesday, and the euphoria of the big win was witnessed in a sea of congratulatory messages online, including from batting legend Sachin Tendulkar.

The Times of India · Feb 27, 2025

Champions Trophy Group B scenarios: Will Afghanistan spoil big brothers' party?

Afghanistan's upset win over England on Wednesday sent a warning to Group B leaders South Africa and Australia, as they secured two crucial points to be just one point behind the top-two.

The Times of India · Feb 27, 2025

Champions Trophy Digest: England crash out, Afghanistan turn on the heat in Group B

Afghanistan have sent jitters into the Australian and South African camps in the Champions Trophy by putting England out of the tournament and announcing themselves as contenders for the two semifinal spots in Group B.

The Times of India · Feb 27, 2025

Jos Buttler to consider position as England white-ball captain after early Champions Trophy exit

Buttler has now overseen three chastening major tournament performances in the last 18 months

Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2025

Michael Atherton expects Jos Buttler’s time as England captain to be over

Buttler’s side were eliminated from the Champions trophy after losing to Afghanistan.

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025

Jos Buttler will take time to assess his future as captain after England exit

England were knocked out of the Champions Trophy after losing to Afghanistan in Lahore.

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025

Afghans KO England in Champs Trophy, now aim at Aussies

Afghanistan have knocked England out of the tournament in a Champions Trophy sensation -- and will now seek to do the same to Australia.

AAP · Feb 26, 2025

What now for England and Jos Buttler after Champions Trophy exit?

An eight-run defeat to Afghanistan continued a worrying downward trend in white-ball cricket.

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025

Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai shine as Afghanistan knock England out of Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: Ibrahim Zadran's magnificent 177 and Azmatullah Omarzai's five-wicket haul propelled Afghanistan to a nail-biting eight-run win over England on Wednesday, eliminating the latter from Champions Trophy contention.

The Times of India · Feb 26, 2025

Trump says he wants to get back the military equipment left in Afghanistan after chaotic troop withdrawal in 2021

Retrieving the equipment in question would require re-invading Afghanistan four years after the U.S. ended a two-decade war there

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025