England Cricket Board confirms match against Afghanistan will proceed as scheduled
The board decided that the game, set to take place in Lahore on Feb. 26, will proceed as scheduled.
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Cricket fans rush to buy Champions Trophy tickets in Pakistan
LAHORE, Pakistan — Cricket fans in Pakistan flooded ticket centers on Wednesday, eager to secure seats for the ICC Men’s.
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Afghanistan extends contract of Iranian futsal coach Majid Mortazavi
Mortazavi, an Iranian national, led the team to a historic milestone last year.
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Rashid Khan becomes T20 cricket’s leading wicket-taker
“It’s a great achievement,” Rashid said in a post-match interview.
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Afghan snowboarders rebuild careers in France
Among them are Masour Khanzi and Nasima Zairak, who have found a way to pursue their passion for snowboarding.
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Afghanistan’s Muay Thai fighter defeats Chinese opponent in Bangkok tournament
The fight ended with Shaheen overpowering his opponent with heavy strikes.
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Karzai praises Afghan women’s cricket team, hopes they will shine ‘like their brothers’
The remarks come as the Afghan women’s cricket team played its first match in exile since leaving the country following.
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Afghan women ‘will not be silenced,’ UN envoy says as exiled cricket team takes the field
“Afghan women belong in sports—at home and worldwide,” Bennett said.
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Afghanistan’s Shapoor Zadran retires from international cricket
Zadran, 37, was a key figure in Afghanistan’s early cricketing success, representing his country for more than a decade.
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Afghanistan unveils Champions Trophy jersey honoring cultural heritage
KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghanistan has unveiled a new jersey for the 2025 Champions Trophy, drawing inspiration from the country’s rich.