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Five-year deal establishes Abu Dhabi as Afghanistan cricket's second home.

New Delhi March 25: Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and the Abu Dhabi Cricket and Sports Hub (ADCSH) have proclaimed a five-year "destination support agreement," designating Abu Dhabi as the UAE host for every ACB training camp and all Afghanistan A and national age-group competitions, as per a report by ESPNcricinfo.

ICC rankings: Omarzai becomes no. 1 all-rounder, Gill remains top ODI batter

Dubai, March 5: Afghanistan's rising star Azmatullah Omarzai has capped off a stellar ICC Champions Trophy campaign by reaching the summit of the ICC ODI all-rounder rankings.

ICC Rankings: Afghan star Omarzai at number one among ODI all-rounders, Virat rises to 4th in batters' list

Dubai, March 5: In the latest ICC ODI Rankings, two massive moves involved Afghanistan all-rounder and ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024, Azmatullah Omarzai reaching the number one spot among all-rounders and star India batter Virat Kohli moving to number four among batters.

Vivian Richards urges West Indies to learn from Afghanistan's fighting spirit

New Delhi, March 2: West Indies cricket legend Vivian Richards has urged his national team to take inspiration from Afghanistan's rise in world cricket, highlighting their passion, energy, and determination.

Dale Steyn backs Afghanistan to win ICC tournament in next decade

New Delhi, March 1: Afghanistan's steady rise in international cricket has caught the attention of cricketing greats, with former South African pacer Dale Steyn expressing confidence in their ability to win an ICC tournament within the next decade. However, he emphasized that for this to become a reality, the team must develop greater patience both individually and collectively, accoreding to ESPNcricinfo.

Steyn backs Afghanistan to win an ICC trophy in the next decade but calls for more patience

New Delhi, Mar 1: Former South African fast bowler Dale Steyn backed Afghanistan after their performance in the ongoing Champions Trophy and believes it’s only a matter of time before they lift an ICC trophy. However, he urged Afghanistan’s players to develop more patience in their approach to sustain success in major tournaments.

CT 2025: Australia seal semi-final spot after rain-hit clash against Afghanistan

Lahore, February 28: Australia have secured a spot in the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after a rain-affected match against Afghanistan, according to the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Champions Trophy: Atal and Omarzai fifties carry Afghanistan to 273 against Australia

Lahore, Feb 28: Sediqullah Atal overcame an early examination to hit 85, while Azmatullah Omarzai shined with 67 to help Afghanistan post a competitive 273 in their 50 overs against Australia in the Group B Champions Trophy clash at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.

Champions Trophy: Afghanistan win toss, opt to bat first against Australia

Lahore, Feb 28: Afghanistan have won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in the Group B clash of the 2025 Champions Trophy at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.

Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan win toss; opt to bat first against Australia

Lahore, February 28: Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in their final group stage match at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Friday.

CT 2025: Afghanistan and Australia set for high-stakes clash with semi-final spot on line

Lahore, February 28: Group B of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 gears up for a big finish as Afghanistan and Australia lock horns with each other at Lahore's Gadaffi Stadium on Friday. Both teams are vying for a place in the semi-finals, making this a high-stakes encounter.

Australian batter stresses tough challenge in final ICC Champions Trophy 2025 group match

Lahore, February 27: Marnus Labuschagne acknowledges the challenge ahead and does not underestimate the difficulty of their opponents in their final group-stage match at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Cricket fraternity hails Afghanistan's impressive win over England in Champions Trophy

New Delhi, February 27: Afghanistan's remarkable victory over England in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has once again drawn praise from the cricketing world, with legends of the game applauding the team's steady rise in international cricket. The Asian side, known for its fearless brand of cricket, continued its impressive run in ICC tournaments, securing yet another historic win against a former world champion.

Afghanistan's rise in ICC events: From underdogs to giant slayers

New Delhi, February 27: Afghanistan's remarkable rise in international cricket continues to captivate fans worldwide. Since their ICC tournament debut in 2010, the team has evolved from an affiliate member to a formidable force, earning full membership status and reaching the knockout stages of major ICC tournaments.

Champions Trophy: We'll be looking to combat Afghanistan's spin through the middle overs, says Labuschagne

Lahore, Feb 27: Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne feels that combatting Afghanistan spinners in the middle overs will be crucial for them to come out on top in their final Group B encounter in the ICC Champions Trophy on Friday.

Champions Trophy: Afghanistan take Australia in virtual quarter-final to seal semis spot

Lahore, Feb 27: Afghanistan and Australia are set to face off in a high-stakes virtual quarter-final at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Lahore on Friday, with both teams vying for a place in the semi-finals.

Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan shift focus to Australia after England victory, says coach Jonathan Trott

Lahore, February 27: After registering a win over England at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday, Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott said that his team's focus will now shift to their next game against Australia on Friday at the same venue.

Champions Trophy: 'They aren't going to take us lightly', coach Trott urges Afghanistan to focus on Aus clash

Lahore, Feb 27: Head Coach Trott lauded Afghanistan's win over England in the Champions Trophy to keep their semifinal hopes alive but wants his team to immediately shift their focus to the Australia showdown, where a win will seal their place in the knockouts.

Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan, Australia, and South Africa in fierce battle for semi-final spot

Lahore, February 27: Afghanistan's win over England at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday has put the Hasmatullah Shahidi-led side in contention for the semi-final spot from Group B along with Australia and South Africa.

Buttler holds back from taking emotional decision about captaincy future after England's CT exit

Lahore, February 27: Jos Buttler refrained from making an "emotional decision" about his captaincy future after England's Champions Trophy campaign ended on a heartbreaking note in Lahore.

That 177 is a special moment for me: Ibrahim Zadran shatters records as Afghanistan stuns England

Lahore, February 27: Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran etched his name in the history books with a sensational knock of 177 off 146 deliveries, the highest individual score in ICC Champions Trophy history. His breathtaking innings surpassed England's Ben Duckett's 165, setting a new benchmark in the tournament. Zadran's heroics powered Afghanistan to a formidable 325/7 in 50 overs against England, laying the foundation for a famous victory.

Champions Trophy: Kammaaal Kaardi! Cricket World hails Afghanistan for stunning win over England

Mumbai, Feb 27: The cricket world rose in effusive praise for the Afghanistan men's cricket team, especially Ibrahim Zadran and Azmatullah Omarzai, as they played a stellar role in a stunning victory over former champions England in the Champions Trophy 2025 in Lahore on Wednesday.

Champions Trophy: We haven't been good enough, says Buttler after Afghanistan knock out England

Lahore, Feb 26: England captain Jos Buttler conceded that his team had 'not been good enough' after their eight-run defeat to Afghanistan knocked them out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy here on Wednesday. In a high-pressure chase of 326 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Joe Root's valiant 120 went in vain as Azmatullah Omarzai's all-round brilliance scripted a historic Afghan victory.

Champions Trophy: Afghanistan stun England as Azmatullah Omarzai shines in Lahore

Lahore, Feb 26: Afghanistan pulled off a historic victory, defeating England by eight runs in a thrilling Group B encounter at the Gaddafi Stadium here, knocking the former World Champions out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. England's struggles in ODI cricket continued as they slumped to their sixth consecutive defeat, their worst losing streak since September 2009.

Brilliant from Afghanistan, England just haven't played good enough: Michael Vaughan

New Delhi, February 26: Former cricketer Michael Vaughan isn't surprised that England crashed out of the Champions Trophy in the group stage with a defeat against Afghanistan in the "conditions" that were on offer in Lahore on Wednesday.

Champions Trophy: Spirited Afghanistan keep semi-final hopes alive by ending England's campaign in group stage

Lahore, February 26: An inspired performance from Ibrahim Zadran and Azmatullah Omarzai kept Afghanistan's hopes alive with an eight-run victory and ended England's Champions Trophy campaign in the Group B match at the picturesque Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday.

Afghanistan stuns England, seals victory to knock out England

Lahore, February 26: Afghanistan upsets England as they clinch victory by 8 runs. England needed 326 in their fifty overs but fell short, getting bowled out for 317 in 49.5 overs, resulting in their elimination from the ICC Champions Trophy.

Azmatullah Omarzai ends Joe Root's fighting knock, puts England in trouble

Lahore, February 26: Azmatullah Omarzai struck to dismiss well-settled England batter Joe Root, who scored a fighting 120 in the crucial Champions Trophy group match.

Joe Root ends six-year ODI century drought to keep England's chase alive

Lahore, February 26: Joe Root's long-awaited return to ODI century form has helped England stage a comeback in the crucial group match of the Champions Trophy against Afghanistan. Root scored his 17th ODI hundred--his first since the 2019 World Cup. His century came in100 balls and contained 10 boundaries.

Champions Trophy: England suffer another injury scare, Mark Wood goes off field against Afghanistan

Lahore, February 26: England dealt another injury scare after Mark Wood was seen limping midway through his spell in England's Champions Trophy clash against Afghanistan on Wednesday in Lahore.

Champions Trophy: Zadran smashes record 177 as Afghanistan post highest total in ICC events

Lahore, Feb 26: Ibrahim Zadran etched his name into Afghanistan's cricketing history with a monumental 177 off 146 balls, propelling his team to their highest-ever total in an ICC 50-over event. His knock, laced with 12 fours and six maximums, helped Afghanistan post 325/7 against England in their crucial Champions Trophy 2025 clash at the Gaddafi Stadium here on Wednesday.

Ibrahim Zadran's record-breaking 177 powers Afghanistan to 325 against England in ICC Champions Trophy

Lahore, February 26: Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran scripted history with a sensational knock of 177 off 146 deliveries, the highest individual score in ICC Champions Trophy history, surpassing England's Ben Duckett's 165. His record-breaking innings helped Afghanistan post a formidable 325/7 in 50 overs against England in their Group B clash in Lahore on Wednesday.

Champions Trophy: Ibrahim Zadran's record 177 powers Afghanistan to 325/7 vs England

Lahore, Feb 26: Ibrahim Zadran's stunning 177 – the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history – propelled Afghanistan to a formidable 325/7 in 50 overs in their must-win Group B clash against England at the Gaddafi Stadium.

Champion Trophy: Overton replaces Carse as Afghanistan opt to bat vs England

Lahore, Feb 26: Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first against England in the Group B match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 here at Gaddafi Stadium.

CT 2025: Afghanistan win toss; opt to bat first against England in do-or-die clash

Lahore, February 26: Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and elected to bat first against England in the Group B clash of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday. Both teams are in a do-or-die situation, as the loser will be eliminated from the tournament.

He is not taking enough part in the construction of his innings: Nick Knight on Jos Buttler ahead of Afghanistan clash in CT 2025

New Delhi, February 26: Ahead of the all-important clash against Afghanistan in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 encounter at Lahore on Wednesday, former England opener Nick Knight opined that the Three Lions are not getting the best out of skipper Jos Buttler as he is batting at the number 6.

CT 2025: England, Afghanistan to face off in do-or-die clash at Lahore

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