Strife-torn Afghanistan find succour in cricket team's success

Strife-torn Afghanistan qualified for its maiden ICC World Cup after beating Kenya by seven wickets to finish second in the World Cricket League Championship in Sharjah. Deciding to field first......

U19 World Cup: Afghanistan stun Australia

Afghanistan caused a major upset in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup when it defeated three-time champion and last edition runner-up Australia by 36 runs at Abu Dhabi Oval 2 on Monday. Half-centuries......

India thrash Afghanistan in U-19 World Cup opener

Defending champions India started their quest for a second successive title in style, thrashing qualifiers Afghanistan by eight wickets in their opening Group A match of the ICC Under-19 cricket......

U-19 WC: Bangladesh win Plate Championship; India finish fifth

Bangladesh defeated New Zealand by 77 runs to win its fourth Plate Championship title at the ICC Under-19 World Cup at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Opener Shadman Islam......

U19 World Cup: Australia, Afghanistan advance

Three-time former champion and last tournament's losing finalist Australia and dark horse Afghanistan progressed from Group B to the next round of the ICC U19 World Cup on the final day of the......