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PCB seeks ACB apology over political statement

KABUL Cricket Board (ACB) for an official apology over making a political statement about cricket relationship between the boards after a May 31 blast in Kabul. After the truck bombing in Kabul on May 31, ties between the boards were…

Paktia win Sayed Jamaludin Afghan Provincial Elite Cup

Southeastern Paktia has won the Alokozay Syed Jamaluddin Afghan one-day tournament featuring 10 grade-1 provincial teams, an official said on Saturday. Organised by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), the 10 provincial teams event began in Khost and Nangarhar…

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Afghanistan cruise to 10-wicket win over Malaysia

KABUL Cup Qualifiers match in Singapore, an official said on Friday. Afghanistan Cricket Board spokesman Farid Hotak told Pajhwok Afghan News Malaysia won the toss and chose bat in the 50-over game. But the Malaysians were only able to pile…

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Afghanistan thrash Nepal for third successive triumph

Afghanistan registered their third consecutive victory against Nepal in the ICC Asia Under-19 World Cup Qualifier in Singapore on Thursday. Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) spokesman Farid Hotak told Pajhwok Afghan News the national side was invited to bat…

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Politicians, officials interfere in ACB affairs: Mashal

KABUL Cricket Board (ACB) chief on Thursday accused some politicians and government authorities of interfering in the cricket body’s affairs. ACB chairman Shukrullah Atif Mashal, briefing a press conference about the board’s achievements in the past six months, said: “We…

International standard cricket ground in Kabul soon: ACB

Construction work on an international standard cricket stadium would be launched this year and completed in two years, the cricket board chairman said on Sunday. Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) director general Atif Mashal made the announcement at a…

ACB names squad for match against MCC

KABUL Cricket Board (ACB) has announced the national squad for a 50-over match against the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) of England, an official said on Thursday. A star-studded MCC line-up will play against Afghanistan in the fixture on Tuesday, July…

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Afghanistan join Test cricket playing nations

KABUL and Ireland at the council’s annual meeting in London, an official said. After becoming full member of the group, Afghanistan will avail all privileges others are granted, said Frid Hotak, the Afghanistan Cricket Board spokesman. He told Pajhwok Afghan…

Al-Masafi clinch Ramadan cricket Cup in Kabul

KABUL(Pajhwok) Al-Masafi left the title as GP Ramazan Cup  Cricket Tournament ended last night at Zarmalwal Cricket stadium, Kabul. Kabul Zalmai won the toss in the final match and decided to bat first, they put 103 runs on board in 20…

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WI beat Afghanistan, go one up in T-20 series

KABUL by six wickets in the opening match of the Twenty-Twenty (T-20) series played at Warner Prk in Basseterre. Afghanistan won the toss and decided to bat first. The visitors were off to a shaky start, losing five top batsmen…

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ACB cancels friendly matches with Pakistan

KABUL on Thursday, a day after the terrorist attack in Kabul. ACB Chairman Atif Mashal recently travelled to Lahore, where he met Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials and agreed on certain points, including two T-20 friendly matches in Kabul and…

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No agreement inked with PCB, says Mashal

KABUL opposite number. It insists just a pledge has been made to strengthen cricketing ties between the neighbours. ACB Chairman Atif Mashal recently travelled to Lahore, where he met PCB officials and agreed on certain points, including two T-20 friendly…

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Afghanistan, Pakistan to play T-20 friendly series

KABUL cricket teams would play two Twenty-twenty overs games in the future, a media report said on Saturday. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Shahryar Khan has announced that Pakistan and Afghanistan would play two T20 matches with each other,…

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Sixes teams sold, Band-i-Amir attracts highest bid

For the first time in Afghanistan’s domestic cricket history, six teams in the Sixes National Cricket Tournament to be held this year were sold on Sunday, with the Band-i-Amir Dragons attracting the highest bid. The bids were invited…

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Taliban ban cricket, other sports in Ghazni

Taliban, including cricket, in southern Ghazni province, residents complained on Saturday. But the insurgent movement, which barred girls from going to school during its rule, said it had banned cricket in rural areas only on the basis…

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Afghan cricket team home to hero’s welcome

Afghanistan cricket team on Saturday returned home to a hero’s welcome from India after moving a step closure to securing the Test cricket status. Afghanistan whitewashed Ireland 3-0 in twenty/20 series, won the one-day series 3-2 and handed…

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Afghan cricket team home to hero’s welcome

Afghanistan cricket team on Saturday returned home to a hero’s welcome from India after moving a step closure to securing the Test cricket status. Afghanistan whitewashed Ireland 3-0 in twenty/20 series, won the one-day series 3-2 and handed…

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Afghanistan move closer to Test cricket with Ireland win

KABUL on Thursday handed a heavy defeat to Ireland in their Intercontinental Cup clash in Greater Noida, New Delhi by an innings and a day to spare. With the victory by 172 runs, Afghanistan moved a step closer to the…

Afghanistan beat Ireland by 7 wickets, clinch series 3-2

KABUL on Friday made a strong comeback and won the fifth and final ODI by seven wickets that gave the blue tigers 3-2 victory in the series. Afghanistan who lost the toss on good batting surface was invited to bowl…

Ireland set decider with Afghanistan on Friday

KABUL by three wickets in their fourth One Day International (ODI) match played on a neutral venue in New Delhi, India, leveling the series 2-2. Afghanistan won the toss and decided to bat first in the 50 overs game, but…

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Ireland break Afghanistan’s winning spree

KABUL by six wickets in their third ODI in New Delhi. After winning the toss, Afghanistan decided to bat but early strikes from Irish bowlers left Afghanistan batting side reeling. Afghanistan were five wickets down in less than 100 score,…

Rashid, Asghar shine as Afghanistan clinch 2nd ODI

KABUL on Friday beat Ireland in their second ODI in the Indian capital New Delhi, to lead the five-match series 2-0. Afghanistan’s skipper Asghar Stanikzai won the toss and chose to bat in the 50-over game played at Greater Noida…

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Records tumble as Afghanistan whitewash Ireland

KABUL on Sunday completed a 3-0 Twnety20 series whitewash over Ireland with a 28-run victory in India after posting a record 233. Mohammad Nabi contributed 89 runs to Afghanistan after his side was invited to bat first by Ireland in…

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