New Delhi, February 16: In a thrilling encounter at the T20 World Cup 2026, Afghanistan secured their first victory by defeating the UAE in Group D. The match, held at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium on Monday, saw the UAE set a target of 161 runs for Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s chase began poorly as opener Rahmanullah … Read more
Udaipur, February 11: South Africa triumphed over Afghanistan by four runs in a thrilling Super Over match. In the second Super Over, South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj was tasked with defending 24 runs. He started strong, bowling two dot balls and taking the wicket of Mohammad Nabi. However, Afghanistan’s Gurbaz responded fiercely, hitting three consecutive sixes … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Dr Ashraf Ghani had a telephonic conversation today. Both leaders exchanged greetings on the joyous festival of Eid – ul – Adha. President Ghani thanked Prime Minister Modi for timely supply of food and medical assistance to meet Afghan requirement. Prime Minister reiterated … Read more
Most of the casualties were in Kabul, where at least four people were killed and 78 wounded in multiple explosions, acting health ministry spokesman Mohibullah Zeer said, after the Taliban warned voters to boycott the ballot “to protect their lives. Election organisers, who have been skewered over their shambolic preparations for the long-delayed ballot, have … Read more
President Ashraf Ghani made the announcement in a rare televised address to the nation, in which he also asked the Taliban to extend their three-day ceasefire, which is due to end Sunday night. So far the group has not responded. “I order the security forces to remain on their defensive positions,” Ghani said, adding details … Read more
Rashid came to bowl in the 11th over and put his team in a strong position straightaway by removing the experienced Mushfiqur Rahim (20) and Sabbir Rahman (0) off his first two deliveries. Bangladesh could not recover from the blow and ended at 122 all out in response to Afghanistan’s 167 for eight. The 19-year-old … Read more
Attahullah Khogyani, spokesman for the provincial governor in Nangarhar, says around 45 others have been wounded at the sports stadium late Friday night in the provincial capital of Jalalabad. The attack happened as players and hundreds of spectaculars gathered for a nighttime tournament during the holy month of Ramadan. Khogyani says an investigation is underway. … Read more
