The Latest Breaking News from the Afghanistan Cricket Board

Former Afghanistan pacer Shapoor Zadran dies at 38 after prolonged illness

Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has passed away at thirty-eight. He succumbed to a rare immune disorder known as HLH. Zadran represented Afghanistan in forty-four ODIs and thirty-six T20Is. He was a key figure in the country's cricket development. His contributions will remain a significant part of cricket history.

The Economic Times · Jul 7

‘We want to play like other teams’: Afghan women’s cricket dreams remain undimmed

Benafsha Hashimi fled the Taliban to Australia in 2021 and is determined to fight for the ICC to follow Fifa’s lead and recognise Afghanistan’s exiled players as the national side

The Guardian - UK · May 26

Afghanistan withdraws from Twenty20 cricket tri-series in Pakistan over military strikes

The Afghanistan Cricket Board has withdrawn its national team from next month’s Twenty20 tri-series in Pakistan

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2025

Afghanistan women’s cricket team reunites for first match in three years after Taliban ban

Cricketer Firooza Amiri says her team will ‘represent millions of women in Afghanistan who are denied their rights’

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Afghanistan appoint Younis Khan as mentor for Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: The Afghanistan Cricket Board announced on Wednesday the appointment of Younis Khan as the national team's mentor for the Champions Trophy 2025, which begins on February 19.

The Times of India · Jan 8, 2025

Injured Rahmanullah Gurbaz out of Afghanistan squad for Zimbabwe ODIs

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced that Rahmanullah Gurbaz will not participate in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe, owing to an injury.

The Times of India · Dec 17, 2024

Afghanistan pick 20-member preliminary squad for one-off Test against New Zealand

NEW DELHI: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced a preliminary squad consisting of 20 players for the upcoming one-off Test match against New Zealand. The match is scheduled to take place from September 9-13 in Greater Noida, India.

The Times of India · Aug 26, 2024

Afghanistan women’s cricket future again rests with wrangling of men

Having fled their homeland due to the Taliban, players are again pleading for help from the ICC and beyond

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2024

Cricket Australia calls off series against Afghanistan

Cricket Australia has once again abandoned a white-ball series against Afghanistan because of the country's treatment of women and girls.

AAP · Mar 19, 2024

Afghanistan trio allowed to play in franchise leagues with new regulatory measures

NEW DELHI: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced on Monday that it has granted permission to bowlers Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Naveen Ul Haq to participate in franchise leagues.

The Times of India · Jan 9, 2024