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Afghanistan National Cricket Team Founded: 2001

Director of Cricket -Raees AhmadzaiTest and ODI Captain – Hashmatullah ShahidiT20I Captain – Rashid KhanHead Coach – Jonathan TrottAssistant Coach – R SridharBowling Coach – Hamid HassanBatting – Andrew PuttickFielding Coach – Shane McDermottPhysiotherapy – Julian Calefato

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Noor Ahmad Batter

Noor Ahmad, born in Herat, Afghanistan, is a right-handed batsman and left-arm chinaman bowler.

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Rashid Khan Batter

Rashid Khan, the right-handed batsman and right-arm legbreak bowler from Afghanistan, is known for his impressive performance in international cricket.

Afghanistan Premier League Returns After 8 Years, Set for UAE Comeback in December 2026

Afghanistan Premier League Returns After 8 Years, Set for UAE Comeback in December 2026

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced the return of the Afghanistan Premier League (APL).

by Shekhar June 13, 2026

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World Test Championship Set for 12 Teams as Afghanistan, Ireland, Zimbabwe Eye Entry

World Test Championship Set for 12 Teams as Afghanistan, Ireland, Zimbabwe Eye Entry

by Shekhar April 10, 2026

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Ibrahim Zadran Replaces Rashid Khan as Afghanistan T20I Captain After World Cup Exit

Ibrahim Zadran Replaces Rashid Khan as Afghanistan T20I Captain After World Cup Exit

by Shekhar March 5, 2026

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Afghanistan Appoints Richard Pybus as Head Coach After Jonathan Trott Steps Down

Afghanistan Appoints Richard Pybus as Head Coach After Jonathan Trott Steps Down

by Dwijesh February 26, 2026

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Bangladesh Qualify Directly for 2028 T20 World Cup Despite 2026 Exit

Bangladesh Qualify Directly for 2028 T20 World Cup Despite 2026 Exit

by Shekhar February 19, 2026

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Can Afghanistan Win the T20 World Cup 2026? Strengths, Weaknesses and Key Players Analyzed

Can Afghanistan Win the T20 World Cup 2026? Strengths, Weaknesses and Key Players Analyzed

by Shekhar February 2, 2026

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Afghanistan's Allah Ghazanfar to Miss IPL 2025 and ICC Champions Trophy Due to Injury

Afghanistan's Allah Ghazanfar to Miss IPL 2025 and ICC Champions Trophy Due to Injury

by Staff Writer February 12, 2025

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Afghanistan Strengthens Squad with Atal and Noor for Bangladesh ODIs

Afghanistan Strengthens Squad with Atal and Noor for Bangladesh ODIs

by Staff Writer October 23, 2024

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