The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and chose to bat against South Africa in the 42nd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday.

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

Salar Sayed doesn't want to talk. "I am heartbroken right now," says the Kabul-born ticketing agent sitting behind his Lajpat Nagar desk in south Delhi. It's the noon after Afghanistan lost to Australia in the World Cup, and Afghan expatriates like him are still in mourning. They are agonising over…

While Afghanistan seek winning end to campaign after heartbreak against Australia

NEW DELHI: After breaking a four-match losing streak against Sri Lanka in their last round-robin clash, New Zealand's paceman Lockie Ferguson expressed confidence as they likely head into a World Cup semi-final against India. The crushing five-wicket victory on Thursday has positioned the Black Caps well, with Pakistan and Afghanistan…

NEW DELHI: New Zealand have virtually knocked both Afghanistan and Pakistan out of the race to the ICC World Cup semi-finals, leaving the two teams only mathematically alive after Sri Lanka proved to be no match for the Kiwis in their last league fixture in Bengaluru on Thursday.

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan's cricket team captain, Hashmatullah Shahidi, expressed his disappointment as dreams of a World Cup semi-final spot slipped away. Despite securing victories against reigning champions England, as well as Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Afghanistan faced a setback against Australia, with Glenn Maxwell's exceptional innings proving to be a…

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.