Rahmat Shah

Afghanistan's seasoned batter Rahmat Shah is confident that their experience of playing in India will be beneficial for the upcoming Test against New Zealand. He noted their familiarity with Indian conditions and recent technical adjustments, aiming to provide a tough challenge to the WTC champions.

Defending champions Afghanistan skittled Ireland out for 187 on the first day of the ICC Intercontinental Cup final in Dubai on Tuesday.

Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi remained unbeaten on 179 as Afghanistan trails Zimbabwe by 71 runs after a rain-hit fourth day of the first Test. Rahmat Shah scored 234 in a 364-run partnership with Shahidi, while rain halted play at 515/3. Both teams face slim chances of victory with more rain forecast for the final day.

Rahmat Shah's remarkable 139-run performance significantly bolstered Afghanistan's position in the second Test against Zimbabwe, finishing the third day at 291 for 7 with a lead of 205 runs. Ismat Alam supported with a solid 64. Despite early setbacks, Shah's resilience helped Afghanistan recover. Blessing Muzarabani was Zimbabwe's top bowler, taking 4 wickets for 71 runs.

Hashmatullah Shahidi will captain Afghanistan in their first ICC Champions Trophy, starting February 19. Key players include Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rashid Khan, and Mohammad Nabi. Spinner Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman will miss the tournament. Afghanistan's group matches are against South Africa, England, and Australia.

Rahmat Shah smashed an unbeaten century to guide Afghanistan to a seven-wicket victory over Ireland in their second one-day international in Abu Dhabi. Rahmat hit two sixes and 10 fours in his 103 from 109 balls as the Afghans reached their victory target of 260 with 28 balls to spare, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

Rahmat Shah's sensational 231 not out, along with Hashmatullah Shahidi's 141 not out, set a new record for Afghanistan with a partnership of 361 runs against Zimbabwe on the third day of the first Test. The Afghan duo showcased remarkable resilience as they closed at 425/2, narrowing Zimbabwe's first-innings lead by 161 runs.

Rashid Khan's return to Test cricket saw him taking 11 wickets, including a seven-wicket haul, in Afghanistan's 72-run win over Zimbabwe. Playing his first Test in three years, Rashid overcame a back injury. Key performances from Rahmat Shah and debutant Ismat Alam also contributed to the victory.

Veteran Sean Williams scores 154, guiding Zimbabwe to 586 all out, their highest Test score in 23 years. Afghanistan trail by 491 runs, ending day two at 95 for two. Williams formed a 163-run partnership with captain Craig Ervine, who also hit a century.

Talk about maturing quickly and the Afghanistan cricket team would stand up to lead. The team that has been boasting about strong T20 players, who can score quick runs and put up a challenging total, are now positioning themselves as a side that can have patience and chase decent targets too.

Sikandar Raza and Newman Nyamhuri on Thursday claimed three wickets each, limiting Afghanistan to 157 runs on Day 1 of the second Test in Bulawayo. Following a delayed start, Zimbabwe ended the day at 6-0, benefitting from skipper Craig Ervine's decision to bowl first after winning the toss.

Afghanistan sealed a 72-run victory over Zimbabwe, winning the two-Test series with standout performances from Rashid Khan, who took 11 wickets, and centurions Rahmat Shah and Ismat Alam. Zimbabwe, overnight at 205-8, failed to add a run, with Khan and other bowlers quickly wrapping up the game, overcoming early rain interruptions.

Skipper Asghar Afghan hit his maiden century to lead Afghanistan to an imposing 307-3 on the opening day of the second Test against Zimbabwe in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Afghanistan T20I vice-captain Rashid Khan on Tuesday said that it was Asghar Afghan's captaincy that has led the national team to where it is today. Rashid's comment comes just one day after Afghan was removed as Afghanistan's ODI and Test skipper.

The Afghanistan Cricket Board has stripped Asghar Afghan of the national team captaincy, blaming him for losing the Test match against Zimbabwe in March at Abu Dhabi.

Opener Ibrahim Zadran's sparkling century and four wickets by Fazalhaq Farooqi led Afghanistan to an emphatic 60-run win over Sri Lanka in the opening one-day international on Friday.

Opener Ibrahim Zadran played a cracking innings of run-a-ball 98 to help Afghanistan register an easy six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first of three one-day internationals on Friday.

The Afghanistan cricket team celebrated their thrilling victory over Pakistan in the ICC World Cup match by dancing to the popular Bollywood song 'Lungi Dance' by Shah Rukh Khan. This victory marked their first-ever win over Pakistan in the 50-over format. The team was seen grooving to the song in a team bus and also celebrating in the dining room. Afghanistan has now defeated both Pakistan and England in the tournament, placing them sixth on the points table.

Due to a finger injury, Afghanistan star spinner Rashid Khan is likely to miss the first Test against Zimbabwe that will kick-start on Tuesday.

Rain forced the second one-day international between hosts Sri Lanka and Afghanistan to be abandoned with the tourists leading the three-match series 1-0 on Sunday.

Afghanistan will compete against New Zealand in a landmark one-off Test match in Greater Noida, India. Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin praised young Afghan batters Riaz Hassan and Bahir Shah for their potential impact on Afghanistan's future in Test cricket. Both players have notable domestic records, raising expectations for their performance and contribution to the team's batting stability.

Skipper Manish Pandey continued his good form as India A outclassed Afghanistan A by 113 runs to record their second victory in the tri-nation one-day series. In an authoritative batting display, India A piled up a commanding 322 for 5, riding on half-centuries from Pandey and Rishab Pant.

Bowling all-rounder Karim Janat is in line to play his first one-day international in six years following his inclusion on Sunday in the Afghanistan squad for the Asia Cup. The 25-year-old played his lone one-dayer in Zimbabwe in 2017 and made his test debut against Bangladesh in June this year.

A century from skipper Sean Williams coupled with destructive pace bowling from Blessing Muzarabani and Victor Nyauchi led Zimbabwe to a rapid 10-wicket win over Afghanistan in the first Test in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Afghanistan secured a seven-wicket victory over the Netherlands in their World Cup match, thanks to half-centuries from Hashmatullah Shahidi and Rahmat Shah, as well as Mohammad Nabi's bowling performance. This win puts Afghanistan in fifth place in the points table, overtaking Pakistan.

Rain played spoilsport on Afghanistan's first practice session ahead of their historic Test debut against India as the minnows were forced to wind up their nets 45 minutes ahead of the scheduled time, here on Sunday.

Rashid Khan claimed three wickets and effected a run-out as Afghanistan defeated the Netherlands by 36 runs in the first of a three-match one-day international series Friday in Doha.

Pakistan's ODI World Cup campaign is in jeopardy after they were stunned by Afghanistan by eight wickets in Chennai on Monday. A third successive defeat pushed them into a must-win situation for a place in the semifinals with only four points from five matches.

Australia, led by Pat Cummins, is set to secure their spot in the World Cup semifinals by overcoming middle-order challenges against Afghanistan. With India and South Africa already in the semifinals, only two places remain. The match at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium offers an opportunity to solidify their progression. Afghanistan's spinners and batting lineup are expected to put up a strong performance. Australia's leg-spinner Adam Zampa leads the way with 19 wickets in seven matches, the most by any bowler in this World Cup.