The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

Umar Patek was freed last year after serving 11 years in jail for his role in the Bali bombings that killed 202 people.

Afghanistan may not have won the Cricket World Cup, but their inspiring run brought them to the cusp of the semi-finals. Each win gave people back home rare opportunities for public celebration in the war-torn, Taliban-controlled country. The team has an uneasy relationship with the government. It still plays under…

Ex-Afghanistan bowling coach tells Al Jazeera about the country’s challenges and cricket’s role in cross-border tension.

South Africa completed their round-robin games with a flourish to end Afghanistan’s hopes of a semi-final place

Afghanistan's successful WC campaign (4 wins) has led captain Hashmatullah Shahidi to hope for more ODI matches from ICC & ACB. He believes 50-over cricket is important & will help the team improve. Despite a loss to Australia, Shahidi is determined to come back stronger against South Africa.

Afgh. hope 4 semis dashed by NZ win; need spirited performance vs. SA. Afghans: batters impressive, spinners need to step up. SA: Bavuma needs to find form, de Kock, Klaasen, Markram stepped up; Maharaj go-to-bowler, Shamsi an option.

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson said it'd be challenging to face India in semis; Boult and Ravindra praised Williamson's leadership; Afghanistan & Pakistan need huge wins to qualify.

They may not have been able to progress but it has been a breakout tournament for Hashmatullah Shahidi’s nomadic side

The South Africa vs Afghanistan live stream from the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 will likely see the end of the involvement of surprise package Afghanistan