Tag: ACB

  • The ACB has extended Jonathan Trott’s contract until the end of 2025

    The ACB has extended Jonathan Trott’s contract until the end of 2025

    The Afghanistan Cricket Board has extended head coach Jonathan Trott’s contract for another 12 months, ensuring he remains in charge until the end of 2025. This decision follows Trott’s successful two-and-a-half-year tenure, which has seen Afghanistan make significant progress on the international stage. 2024 has been a particularly memorable year for Afghanistan, highlighted by their…

  • Afghanistan versus Zimbabwe T20I & ODI Series, 2024-2025

    Afghanistan versus Zimbabwe T20I & ODI Series, 2024-2025

    Mujeeb Ur Rahman is back in the Afghanistan squad for the Zimbabwe tour Afghanistan have been strengthened by the return of Mujeeb Ur Rahman to their white-ball squads for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe. Mujeeb, who had been sidelined for several months, has now recovered from a right phalanx sprain. Young top-order batter Zubaid Akbari…

  • Mohammad Nabi of Afghanistan will retire from the ODIs after the Champions Trophy

    Mohammad Nabi of Afghanistan will retire from the ODIs after the Champions Trophy

    Afghanistan’s star allrounder, Mohammad Nabi, is set to retire from ODI cricket after the upcoming Champions Trophy. The Afghanistan Cricket Board’s Chief Executive, Naseeb Khan, confirmed the news to Cricpulse on Friday. “Yes, Nabi is retiring from ODIs after the Champions Trophy, and he has informed the board about his decision,” Naseeb told Cricpulse. “A…

  • Afghanistan versus Zimbabwe, 2024

    Afghanistan versus Zimbabwe, 2024

    Rashid Khan is set to return to Test cricket with the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe Rashid Khan, the Afghanistan all-rounder, is set to return to Test cricket during the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe. Afghanistan Cricket Board’s Chief Executive Naseeb Khan confirmed this news to Cricpulse on Tuesday. The announcement followed the ACB’s earlier confirmation of…

  • Zimbabwe versus Afghanistan T20I, ODI & Test Series 2024

    Zimbabwe versus Afghanistan T20I, ODI & Test Series 2024

    Zimbabwe will host Afghanistan for the Boxing Day and New Year’s Test matches Zimbabwe and Afghanistan will compete in two Test matches in Bulawayo—one beginning on Boxing Day (December 26) and the other at the start of the new year (January 2), as announced in a joint statement from both cricket boards. This series will…

  • Bangladesh has set their sights on the ODI series against Afghanistan in November

    Bangladesh has set their sights on the ODI series against Afghanistan in November

    Bangladesh Cricket Board officials announced their intention to schedule a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan in November as part of their preparations for the West Indies tour. Bangladesh is set to visit the West Indies from November to December, where they will play two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is. To gear up for this…

  • Ibrahim Zadran has been left out of Afghanistan’s ODI squad and Rashid Khan has made his return

    Ibrahim Zadran has been left out of Afghanistan’s ODI squad and Rashid Khan has made his return

    Ibrahim Zadran has been left out of Afghanistan’s ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against South Africa in Sharjah due to a left ankle sprain, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced on Thursday. Mujeeb ur Rahman also remains sidelined, still recovering from a right phalanx sprain. To cover for the absentees, Afghanistan selectors have…

  • Mirwais Ashraf is set to continue as Chairman of the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB)

    Mirwais Ashraf is set to continue as Chairman of the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB)

    Afghanistan Cricket Board Chairman Mirwais Ashraf is set to continue in his role for an additional three years. An ACB official, who spoke to Cricpulse on condition of anonymity, confirmed the news on Friday. Ashraf, who was initially appointed as chairman in 2021, was expected to conclude his term in August 2023. “Due to his…

  • Rashid Khan will be unavailable for Test matches until November

    Rashid Khan will be unavailable for Test matches until November

    An official from the Afghanistan Cricket Board announced on Friday that Rashid Khan will be unavailable for Test cricket until November 2024, following medical advice from his physician. Consequently, the star leg-spinner will miss the upcoming one-off Test against New Zealand, scheduled from September 9-13 in Greater Noida, India. Rashid’s participation in the two-match Test…

  • Afghanistan versus New Zealand In India One Off Test, 2024

    Afghanistan versus New Zealand In India One Off Test, 2024

    Rashid Khan has been rested for the one-off Test against New Zealand The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced on Monday (August 26) that they have decided to rest Rashid Khan for the upcoming one-off Test series against New Zealand, citing that he has yet to reach the peak fitness required for the longer format of…