Afghanistan464 and 166 for 5 (Ahmadi 55) lead Kenya160 (Waters 73, Hassan 5-70, Shenwari 3-9) by 470 runs Scorecard 19 wickets fell on the second day in Nairobi, but it was Afghanistan who were looking big favourites to win and take top spot on the Intercontinental Cup table. The star for Afghanistan was Hamid Hassan,…
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Centurion Mangal puts Afghanistan on top
Afghanistan440 for 6 (Mangal 168*, Ashraf 62*, Odhiambo 3-68) v Kenya Scorecard Afghanistan captain Nawroz Mangal hit a sparkling unbeaten 168 to leave the visitors in a commanding position after day one of the Intercontinental Cup game against Kenya in Nairobi. Having won the toss and elected to bat, Afghanistan lost debutant Javed Ahmadi for…
Afghanistan start four-day match against Kenya today
Afghanistan take on Kenya today (2 October) in the final group game of the 2009/10 Intercontinental Cup. Being played at the Nairobi Gymkhana, it will be Afghanistan’s first match since the departure of coach Kabir Khan. Afghanistan are already in the final but a win will see them leapfrog fellow finalists Scotland to the top spot…
AYCA win Ramadan Cup
Afghanistan Youth Cricket Association (AYCA) have won the Ramadan Cup, after annihilating Pakistani club side A.O. Blues in the final. AYCA won the toss and elected to bat. They were off to a fiery start, with Mohammad Shahzad effortlessly hitting boundaries around the Asghar Ali Shah Cricket Stadium in Karachi. Despite the wicket of his opening…
Afghanistan Youth reach Ramadan Cup final
Afghanistan Youth Cricket Association have reached the final of the Ramadan Cup, after beating Pakistan Korangi Cricket Club by six wickets. Pakistan Korangi Cricket Club won the toss and elected to bat at the Asghar Ali Shah Cricket Stadium in Karachi. Early wickets succumbed their hopes of a big score and they had to settle for a…
Rashid Latif to stay on with ACB
Rashid Latif has made a sudden u-turn and is now going to continue to work with the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB). Latif changed his mind after discussions with the ACB and will now press on with the previously agreed terms. The former Pakistan captain had quit shortly after his friend Kabir Khan resigned from the…
Afghanistan Youth cruises to the semi-final of Ramadan Cup
Afghanistan Youth Cricket Association (AYCA) have reached the semi-final of the Dr. M.A Shah Lephone trophy, also known as the Ramadan Cup. AYCA bounced back from losing their opening match by beating Malir Gymkhana by five wickets with four balls to spare. Chasing a small target of 94, Mohammad Shahzad scored 45 and Mohammad Nabi 20…
AYCA participate in Karachi club tournamemnt
Afghan Youth Cricket Association are competing in a T20 club competition in Karachi, Pakistan’s commercial capital. The tournament has been running since 20 August and it finishes on 6 September. The ‘Dr. M.A. Shah Lephone Night Trophy’ is the tournament’s name, and it’s contested among 16 teams. AYCA are joined mostly by Karachi club…