Fareed Ahmad

Virat Kohli hit his first international century since November 2019 with his maiden T20 ton for India as his side piled up 212-2 against Afghanistan at the Asia Cup on Thursday.

Innocent Kaia scored a half-century in only his second one-day international as Zimbabwe posted 228 after being sent in to bat against Afghanistan at Harare Sports Club on Monday.

Pakistan's Asif Ali lost his cool and angrily waved his bat at Afghanistan bowler Fareed Ahmad in an unseemly spat after his dismissal in a tense finale to Wednesday's Asia Cup thriller.

Star spinner Rashid Khan will lead the squad, while Hashmatullah Shahidi, who captained the team in the previous edition, has been omitted from the lineup. Shahidi's last appearance in the T20I format dates back to 2022 against Ireland. A notable inclusion in the squad is young left-arm spinner Nangyal Kharoti, who made his international debut for Afghanistan earlier this year against Ireland.

Pakistan's Asif Ali and Afghanistan bowler Fareed Ahmed were on Thursday fined 25 per cent of their match fees for their on-field altercation during their Asia Cup Super 4 match.

Ibrahim Zadran has been named the new T20I captain of the Afghanistan national cricket team for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka national cricket team, replacing Rashid Khan after Afghanistan’s early exit from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The Afghanistan Cricket Board said the leadership change is part of a long-term strategy, while also making several squad changes ahead of future tournaments.

Afghanistan clinched a narrow four-run victory against the United Arab Emirates in a thrilling T20 tri-series encounter. Despite missing key players, Afghanistan posted 170-4, powered by Ibrahim Zadran's 48 and Rahmanullah Gurbaz's 40. UAE fell short, managing 166-5, as Fareed Ahmad's composed final over secured the win for Afghanistan. Asif Khan's late surge proved insufficient against Afghanistan's disciplined bowling.

Afghanistan's final 16-member squad for the one-off Test against New Zealand on September 9 in Greater Noida includes uncapped players Riaz Hassan, Shamsurrahman, and Khalil Ahmed. Rashid Khan is absent due to injury; Zahir Khan and Zia-ur-Rehman will lead the spin attack. The selection followed a 10-day preparation camp involving 19 players.

Pathum Nissanka Breaks 24-Year-Old Record Held by Sanath Jayasuriya, Scoring 200 Runs in Just 136 Balls: Pathum Nissanka became the first Sri Lankan to score an ODI double century, powering the hosts to an immense 381 against Afghanistan at Pallekele in their series opener in Kandy on Friday. The opener finished unbeaten on 210 to break the island nation's longstanding record of 189 by Sanath Jayasuriya against India in 2000. It was also the joint fifth-highest individual score in ODIs. Sri Lanka's 381-3 was also their highest at the ground and the team's fourth-highest on record.

Naseem Shah probably hit the two most important sixes to protect Pakistan’s ego on a Wednesday night that broke millions of Afghan hearts and knocked India out of the Asia Cup. Naseem's hefty blows may not match the Javed Miandad's last-ball six off Chetan Sharma from 1986, it would hurt Indian fans as much.

India and Afghanistan have both been knocked out of the Asia Cup.

LUCKNOW: The cacophony to attract public attention, clubbed with political party members raising mostly ridiculous slogans and huge processions - all these charms of election campaigning- are passe.

Following his side's thrilling one-wicket win over Afghanistan in the 'Super 4' stage of the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 , Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan said that the team was confident that bowlers could bat.

The Pakistan Hockey Federation on Tuesday announced a 19-member squad for the Holland tour to be played from September 1 to 20.

Afghanistan awaits India-Australia match outcome to boost T20 World Cup semifinal chances. Victory for 'Men in Blue' crucial. Bangladesh in last place, Australia and Afghanistan follow. Rohit Sharma-led India favorites with high net run rate.

The J&K high court on Tuesday dismissed a writ petition against Khoda for his alleged role in a fake encounter case in Bhaderwah in Doda, clearing the way for him to become the state's first CVC.

SRINAGAR: Two Jaish-e-Mohammad militants were among the four people killed and an army major was injured in separate incidents in the Valley. Four Hizbul Mujahideen militants were also arrested since Tuesday, sources said on Wednesday.