RASHID KHAN
Afghanistan pick six all-rounders in T20 World Cup squad
Hashmatullah Shahidi, who led Afghanistan in last year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, wasn't part of the side, his last T20I appearance coming in 2022.
Rashid Khan leads biggest movers of the week
Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan issued an ominous warning on the eve of this year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup by re-entering the top 10 of the ICC Men's T20I Bowler Rankings.
Afghanistan dominate Ireland to win T20I series
"It is a great series win for us," said Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan, going on to praise the performance of his young side.
Rashid Khan to miss India T20 matches
Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan will miss the three-match Twenty20 series against India due to injury, but the team has plenty of experience in reserve, skipper Ibrahim Zadran said Wednesday.
Afghanistan stars return for T20I series against India
The series commences on 11 January in Mohali.
'Crazy for cricket': Young Afghans inspired by national team's success
From pickup games in dusty parks or narrow alleys to high-intensity training at well-kitted academies, young Afghans have cricket fever -- a trend spiked by the surprise performance of the Afghan national team at the recent ODI World Cup.
Rashid Khan out of BBL with back injury
Star Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan pulled out of Australia's Big Bash League Thursday with a back injury that requires minor surgery, his team said.
Next to impossible challenge awaits Afghanistan
Afghanistan need a big victory in order to get a significant boost to their net run rate as they look to keep their World Cup 2023 semifinal hopes alive when they face a South Africa outfit looking to bounce back from a crushing defeat at the hands of India.
'I expected more', says Afghanistan captain as World Cup dream slips away
Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi said Thursday that he had "wanted and expected more" at the World Cup as dreams of a semi-final place slipped away.
Afghan upset adds desired spice
Prior to the Sunday's fixture in Delhi, the highly anticipated quadrennial tournament was following the expected route, more or less, devoid of any big upset that would force the casual fans to take notice.
Mujeeb dedicates Afghanistan triumph to Earthquake victims
Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman on Sunday dedicated his team's stunning Cricket World Cup victory over champions England to the victims of the earthquakes which have rocked his country.
Rashid spin holds key for Afghanistan at World Cup
Rashid believes the more spin-friendly Indian wickets at this World Cup will give him the stage to shine and he hopes he can inspire the next generation of Afghan cricketers.
Taskin one of ICC’s six players set to dazzle at Asia Cup 2023
From the remaining five players from respective participants, one more pacer made the cut: pacer Jasprit Bumrah of India. Here is the full list of players to watch:
Fit-again Rashid named in Afghanistan squad for Pakistan ODIs
Ace spinner Rashid Khan was named on Sunday in Afghanistan's 16-member squad for the one-day international series against Pakistan.
Pooran’s blistering ton hands MI New York MLC 2023 title
Skipper Nicholas Pooran scored only the second ton in Major League Cricket (MLC) history to power Mumbai Indians New York to a six-wicket win in the final against Seattle Orcas and clinch the title on Monday.
Tigers’ ‘plan’ against Rashid, Mujeeb pans out
Just ahead of the series against Afghanistan, there were a lot of talks over the threat that the Afghanistan spinners pose and their impact in the shortest format of the game as teams all around the world face difficulty to negotiate the class of Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
Abundance in natural talent makes Afghanistan special: Rashid
Premier leg-spinner Rashid Khan has been the flagbearer for Afghanistan and has already established himself as one of the best in the world having played all across the globe.
Rashid returns as Afghanistan name strong squad for Bangladesh ODIs
The Afghan selectors announced an 18-member squad, led by skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi where the likes of Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman also feature.
‘75 per cent focus will be on what we do’
At least six cricketers in the Afghanistan side are waiting to make their Test debuts.
