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TopicAfghanistan cricket

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Champions Trophy: England & Afghanistan gain ground as Group B contest remains wide open

Australia & South Africa shared a point each after Tuesday's game was called off leaving both with 3 points each having earlier beaten England & Afghanistan, respectively, in their openers.

Banning Afghanistan cricket from Champions Trophy will be a gift to Taliban

Afghan male cricketers are among the few public figures in Afghanistan who have consistently stood up for women’s rights. Penalising them weakens a critical ally.

Kejriwal’s arrest by CBI a preemptive strike to prolong detention

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

War, fund crunch, dusty pitches: Afghanistan’s 22-yr cricket journey from underdogs to giant-slayers

Afghanistan’s incredible 22-yr journey in top class cricket is eventful. It has been interspersed by overlapping of sport & politics. But cricket has overcome all hurdles & survived.

‘Enjoyed beating Pakistan, they snagged many last-minute wins against us,’ says Afghan skipper Shahidi

Afghanistan's dazzling performance in 2023 World Cup has captivated the cricketing world. Can they pull off a miracle and join India, South Africa and Australia in the semis?

How India’s guiding hand helped lift up Afghanistan cricket. England shocker is latest example

Afghanistan claimed a stunning 69-run victory over defending champions England Sunday, marking the first major upset of the ICC Cricket World Cup. Some of the credit goes to India too.

Pakistan-Afghanistan nail-biting Asia Cup match ends in ugly scenes, ‘xenophobic abuse’

Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 1 wicket Wednesday to qualify for final; disappointed Afghan fans threw chairs at Pak supporters prompting many to hurl racist abuse at their neighbour.

Afghanistan cricket is in turmoil, but it is not only due to the Taliban 

On Thursday, Rashid Khan resigned as T20 captain while Cricket Australia announced that a one-off Test, scheduled between the two nations for 27 November, may not go ahead.

Taliban approves Afghanistan’s first cricket test, says team can play international matches

This overture by the Taliban has raised hopes that sports will continue as usual under the terror group. However, the fate of the women's program remains unclear.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.