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Afghanistan's cricket captain Rashid Khan just made history by becoming the first player ever to take 700 wickets in T20 cricket. At just 27 years old, he's already miles ahead of every other bowler in the world's most popular cricket format.
Exiled Afghan female cricketers, banned from their homeland since the Taliban took power in 2021, will tour England this summer as they fight for international recognition. The tour marks another milestone in their journey to reclaim their right to play.
Afghanistan's cricket team secured their place in the 2027 ODI World Cup after defeating Ireland, marking a historic achievement for the nation's rising sports program. The victory guarantees their spot among the world's top eight cricket nations.
Five years after fleeing the Taliban, Afghanistan's women's cricket team is heading to England with one goal: official recognition from cricket's governing body. Their tour during the Women's World Cup could change everything for girls back home.
In one of cricket's most dramatic finishes ever, South Africa and Afghanistan needed two Super Overs to decide a winner at the T20 World Cup. The heart-stopping match featured stunning catches, last-second heroics, and a performance for the ages.
Former Afghanistan cricket hero Shapoor Zadran battles a rare immune disorder in New Delhi, but his family wants the world to know they're financially stable. All they're asking for is prayers. ##
After five years away from international cricket, Afghanistan's displaced female players will tour England next month in a powerful comeback. The refugee team includes athletes who fled the Taliban and refused to let their dreams die.
After two crushing defeats including a loss decided in double overtime, Afghanistan's cricket team finally celebrated their first win at the T20 World Cup. The victory in Delhi showed the kind of resilience that makes sports beautiful. ---
Five years after fleeing the Taliban, Afghanistan's women's refugee cricket team secured international recognition and funding from the ICC. The athletes who were hunted for playing sport now have a pathway to compete on the world stage by 2030.
Ibrahim Zadran smashed a tournament-record 95 runs to give departing coach Jonathan Trott a winning farewell as Afghanistan defeated Canada by 82 runs at the T20 World Cup. The emotional victory capped Trott's successful three-year tenure that saw Afghanistan reach historic heights in international cricket.
A 22-year-old English cricketer just ran 62 miles in full cricket gear to break a world record and raised nearly $10,000 for cancer research. Sam Bodoano completed the grueling journey from London's iconic Lord's Cricket Ground to his local club, bowling the opening delivery to his father after 14 hours of running.
After 15 failed escape attempts and destroying her cricket gear to survive the Taliban, Firooza Afghan is finally safe in Australia and back on the pitch. Her team of displaced Afghan women cricketers just toured Darwin and heads to the UK next month.
Indian bowler Kranti Gaud became the first woman ever to earn a place on Lord's Cricket Ground's prestigious honours board, taking five wickets in a stunning Test match performance. Her historic achievement opens the door for future generations of women cricketers at one of sport's most hallowed venues.
When Indian cricket star Varun Chakravarthy wanted to quit his architecture job to chase his sports dream, his wife Neha Khedekar gave him the green light with six powerful words. Their college romance turned into a partnership that helped launch an IPL career.
Ibrahim Zadran blasted a career-best 95 runs to lead Afghanistan to victory in their final T20 World Cup match, capping a tournament that secured their spot in the 2028 championship. The Afghan team honored their departing coach with a dominant 82-run win over Canada.
India's cricket icon R. Ashwin is bringing his world-class skills to America's Major League Cricket, giving the young league a massive boost as the sport prepares for its Olympic return in 2028. The move signals growing momentum for cricket's expansion in the United States.
In one of the most thrilling T20 World Cup matches ever, South Africa defeated Afghanistan in a nail-biting finish that required two super overs to decide. The match saw incredible performances, dramatic no-balls, and a run-out with just two runs needed, delivering edge-of-your-seat drama until the final ball.
England bowler Ollie Robinson took four wickets in his stunning return to international cricket, crediting a rediscovered love for the game. The 32-year-old's performance came after months of personal growth and reconnecting with what made him love cricket in the first place.
Sir Garfield Sobers, widely considered cricket's greatest all-rounder, has died at 89, leaving behind memories of his remarkable three seasons playing for South Australia in the 1960s. His talent was so extraordinary that teammates remember him as "five cricketers in one."
At just 25, Indian cricket sensation Abhishek Sharma became the world's top-ranked T20 batter within a year of his debut. His fearless hitting style has made him the most feared opener in international cricket.
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