Afghanistan

Three franchises sold as APL unveil official trophy

The first three teams confirmed are Akcel United Kabul, Balkh Zwanan and Kandahar Warriors

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Three franchises sold as Afghanistan Premier League unveil official trophy

Nabi’s son Hassan earns maiden Afghanistan call-up

The tournament is scheduled to take place from September 24 to October 3

Mohammad Nabi’s son Hassan earns maiden Afghanistan call-up for Asian Games

Afghanistan sweep Ireland after Shah’s unbeaten 143

Shah and Sediqullah Atal share record 201-run stand in six-wicket win over Ireland

Afghanistan's Rahmat Shah

Kabul crowds celebrate five years of Taliban rule

Patriotic songs, attan dancing and toy guns as Kabul celebrates Taliban rule

Taliban security personnel dance around a motobike and a dummy yellow canister, intended to contain homemade explosives, as they celebrate the fifth anniversary of their return to power, in Kabul on August 15, 2026.

Afghanistan to play India in 3 T20s in September

Afghanistan recently earned a direct qualification to the 2027 ODI World Cup

Afghanistan to play India in 3 T20s in September

Afghanistan secure place in the 2027 ODI World Cup

Afghanistan continue dominance in series, defeating Ireland by 3 wickets in third ODI

Afghanistan secure place in the 2027 ODI World Cup

19 Afghan migrants die crossing desert into Iran

Bodies recovered in Nimroz after migrants became stranded in extreme desert heat

Deadly desert crossing highlights perilous migrant routes out of Afghanistan.

Afghanistan bring back pace duo for Ireland tour

New captain Rahmat Shah to lead side featuring Rashid Khan and returning pacers

Afghanistan's Fazalhaq Farooqi

ICC lays out roadmap for Afghanistan’s refugee team

Plan was approved during the ICC Annual Conference in Edinburgh

Afghanistan refugee women’s cricket team

Pakistan airstrikes kill dozens in eastern Afghanistan

Kabul says 36 civilians killed and160 wounded, while Islamabad says it targeted militants

Afghan residents look at the remains of a building damaged in a Pakistani airstrike at a village in Tsamkani district of Afghanistan's Paktia province on June 29, 2026.

12 children among 20 killed in Afghanistan accident

Families returning from Pakistan among victims in Laghman province crash

A man carries an injured girl to a hospital for treatment after a truck carrying Afghan families overturned in Jalalabad on May 30, 2026.

FIFA & AFC open path for Afghan women’s team

The decision paves way for Afghan female football players to represent their country

Afghan female players will now be able to represent their country in official matches

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