Afghanistan

Rashid Khan, star cricketer for Gujarat Titans and Afghanistan, shares insights into his challenging journey of undergoing back surgery and making a triumphant comeback to cricket after the ICC Cricket World Cup, shedding light on his struggles and determination.

Geoff Aldrice, the ICC chief, highlights the hurdles faced by the Afghanistan Cricket Board in fostering women's cricket, discussing the implications for global tournaments and the stance of governing bodies like Cricket Australia amidst the Taliban's control.

The cricket boards of the USA and South Africa on Thursday announced that Indian dairy giant Amul will sponsor both teams during the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 in June. 

Afghanistan's 15-member T20 World Cup squad, captained by Rashid Khan, features eight players currently participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Delhi Capitals bolster their squad by signing Afghanistan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib as a replacement for the injured Mitchell Marsh for the remainder of IPL 2024.

After a period of heightened tensions marked by airstrikes between Pakistan and Islamabad, diplomatic efforts are underway as Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday embarked on a three-day visit to Pakistan aimed at bolstering bilateral ties.

Sanju Samson, the skipper of Rajasthan Royals, has been fined Rs 12 lakh due to his team's slow over rate during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Gujarat Titans.

Afghanistan legend Mohammad Nabi's son showcased his skills by emulating the iconic helicopter shot, famously associated with former Indian skipper and CSK legend MS Dhoni.

It is reportedly said that Indian officials have welcomed this development as a positive step. Notably, Narender Singh Khalsa, a Member of Parliament representing the Hindu and Sikh communities, has returned to Afghanistan from Canada.

Iran alerted Russia about a potential significant "terrorist operation" on its territory prior to the concert hall massacre near Moscow last month, according to a Reuters report quoting three sources familiar with the matter.

In a bold and defiant move, the Taliban's leader has announced the reinstatement of public stoning for women, sparking global outrage and renewing concerns over human rights in Afghanistan. This alarming development shows the urgent need for international action to protect vulnerable populations and uphold fundamental freedoms in Afghanistan.

Sunil Chhetri marks his 150th international match with a goal, giving India a 1-0 lead against Afghanistan in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in Guwahati.

The Islamic State's (ISIS) Afghanistan-based affiliate has claimed responsibility for the assault on the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, where unidentified gunmen opened fire on Friday.

A clash between officials of Pakistan's Frontier Corps (FC) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) resulted in the closure of pedestrian traffic at the Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and the nation.

In a Group A match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, India and Afghanistan battled to a goalless draw as both teams struggled to convert their opportunities into goals.