Afghanistan's Shahzad suspended for 12 months after pleading guilty to breaching the ICC anti-doping code

Dubai, Dec 7 (IBNS) : The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Shahzad has been suspended from all cricket-related activities for twelve months after pleading guilty to breaching Article 2.1 of the ICC Anti-Doping Code.

Virat Kohli praises Afghanistan cricket in special video

Kabul, Oct 15 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli has praised Afghanistan cricket and players for their efforts in playing the game brilliantly over the recent years despite distractions.

Dean Jones appointed as interim head coach of Afghanistan cricket team

Kabul, Oct 10 (IBNS): Former Australian cricketer Dean Jones has been appointed as the interim head coach of the Afghanistan cricket team.

Afghanistan A replaces Australia A in triangular series

Cape Town/Kabul, July 18 (IBNS): Upon the advice of the Cricket South Africa (CSA), Afghanistan A replaced Australia A to play against South Africa A and India A later this month.

ICC confirms Afghanistan and Ireland as Full Members

Dubai, June 22 (IBNS): Afghanistan and Ireland were on Thursday confirmed as Full Members of the International Cricket Council (ICC) after a unanimous vote at the ICC Full Council meeting at the Oval.

Pakistan,Afghanistan to play 2 T20 matches, bilateral series

Lahore, May 27 (IBNS): Pakistan and Afghanistan are all set to play two T20 matches and a bilateral cricket series.

Football: Otto Pfister assumes post as new Afghan coach

Kabul, Feb 13 (IBNS): German Otto Pfister has assumed role as the new coach of the Afghanistan national football team, local Khaama Press reported.

Ireland at full strength for crucial ICC Intercontinental Cup clash

Dubai, Jan 31 (IBNS): Table toppers Ireland will be at full strength for their crucial ICC Intercontinental Cup clash with second placed Afghanistan in Greater Noida at the end of March, an official release stated.

Afghanistan: Cricketer Shapoor Zadran escapes attack in Kabul

Kabul. Jan 8 (IBNS): Afghani cricketer Shapoor Zadran escaped an attack unhurt following open-fire at his vehicle by unknown assailants, local Khaama Press reported.

India ready to take on Afghanistan in Group B opener

Siliguri, Dec 26 (IBNS): India Women's Team are gearing up to taking on Afghanistan at the Kanchenjunga Stadium in Siliguri on Tuesday.

Subroto Cup 2016: DSK Shivajians-LIFA go down fighting to Afghanistan U-17s

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IBNS): DSK Shivajians - Liverpool International Football Academy Under-17s played out a hard-fought opener against Afghanistan before going down 0-1 in the 57th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament, at the NWC ground, New Delhi.

Ahead of England, Afghanistan cricket team might tour Bangladesh

Dhaka, Aug 27 (IBNS): Afghanistan cricket team might tour Bangladesh to play cricket match before England's scheduled visit next month, media reports said.

Asghar Stanikzai elated after Afghanistan overtakes Ireland

Dubai, July 31 (IBNS): Afghanistan captain Asghar Stanikzai was elated after an impressive all-round effort against the Netherlands saw his team reach the top spot in the ICC Intercontinental Cup points table, but cautioned that more needed to be done by his team.

Netherlands and Afghanistan have number-one position in sight in ICC Intercontinental Cup

Dubai, July 28 (IBNS): The top position in the ICC Intercontinental Cup will be up for grabs when the Netherlands and Afghanistan will feature in a crucial league match at The Hague on Friday, an official release said.

Ed Joyce jumps 18 places in rankings after two unbeaten centuries against Afghanistan

Dubai, July 21 (IBNS): Ireland opener Ed Joyce has vaulted 18 places to 24th spot in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for ODI Batsmen following a stellar performance in the five-match series against Afghanistan which ended in a 2-2 draw on Tuesday.