Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (W)

Ibrahim Zadran

Najibullah Zadran

Mohammad Nabi

Karim Janat

Azmatullah Omarzai

Gulbadin Naib

Rashid Khan (C)

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Fazalhaq Farooqi

Naveen-ul-Haq

Pakistan

Mohammad Haris

Saim Ayub

Abdullah Shafique

Tayyab Tahir

Azam Khan (W)

Shadab Khan (C)

Imad Wasim

Faheem Ashraf

Naseem Shah

Zaman Khan

Ihsanullah

Abdullah Ahmadzai

Abdul Malik

Afsar Khan Zazai

Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar

Said Bahir Shah Mehboob

Bashir Ahmad

Bilal Sami

Darwish Abdul Rasooli

Fareed Ahmad Malik

Farmanullah Safi

Hashmatullah Shahidi

Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai

Ikram Alikhil

Imran Mir

Ismat Alam

Khalil Gurbaz

Mohammad Ishaq Shirzad

Mohammad Nabi Eisakhil

Nangeyalia Kharote Khan

Noor Ahmad Lakanwal

Qais Ahmad Kamawal

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Rahmat Shah Zurmati

Rashid Khan Arman

Sediqullah Atal

Shahidullah Kamal

Sharafuddin Ashraf

Wafiullah Stanikzai Tarakhil

Mohammad Yamin Ahmadzai

Ziaur Rahman Sharifi

Zubaid Akbari

Abrar Ahmed

Mohammad Babar Azam

Faisal Akram

Fakhar Zaman

Haris Rauf

Hasan Nawaz

Haseebullah Khan

Mohammad Hussain Talat

Khawaja Muhammad Nafay

Mohammad Nawaz

Mohammad Rizwan

Mohammad Wasim

Naseem Abbas Shah

Sahibzada Farhan

Salman Ali Agha

Mohammad Salman Mirza

Shadab Khan

Shaheen Shah Afridi

Usman Khan

Usman Tariq

Cricket

Afghanistan vs Pakistan in UAE 2023

It was a massive moment for Afghanistan cricket when they beat their rivals Pakistan by six wickets in their first T20I of the series in Sharjah on Friday, March 24.

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PAK vs AFG: 'Beating Pakistan is an indication that...' — Afghanistan players revel in winning glory after thrashing Pakistan

Pakistan suffered a major batting collapse which led to a debilitating six-wicket loss against Afghanistan in their first T20I of the series in Sharjah on Friday, March 24.&nbsp;

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PAK vs AFG: 'This can happen due to youngsters being...' — Stand-in skipper Shadab Khan puts onus on newcomers after loss to Afghanistan

Naseem Shah was the hero of Pakistan’s thrilling win in T20 Asia Cup against Afghanistan that helped them stay alive in the tournament.

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Watch: Clueless Naseem Shah gets out hit wicket in unusual style as Pakistan succumb to record low at Sharjah

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Captain Sikandar Raza couldn't be more proud of his team after Zimbabwe pulled off a historic upset over Australia in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026

Sikandar Raza reacted to Zimbabwe's stunning win over Australia in their T20 World Cup clash

Australia failed to chase down the target of 170 and were bowled out for 146

Zimbabwe's captain Sikandar Raza (L) speaks with his teammate in this frame. (Getty)

Sikandar Raza speaks his heart out after Zimbabwe shock Australia in T20 WC

Ben Curran has been roped in as Brendan Taylor's replacement. Zimbabwe beat Australia by 23 runs and have a chance to make it to T20 World Cup 2026 super 8 stage.

Ben Curran is yet to make his T20I debut.

Brendan Taylor was ruled out of T20 World Cup 2026 due to hamstring injury.

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Big boost for ZIM after win vs AUS, Sam Curran's brother joins T20 WC'26 squad 

USA batter Shayan Jahangir calls on ICC to increase funding and exposure for associate cricket nations to help them compete better and grow the game.

ICC funding and exposure needed to help associate cricket nations grow

ICC funding and exposure needed to help associate 

Shayan Jahangir calls for more funding to help associate cricket nations

Abhishek Sharma's fitness for India's T20 World Cup clash with Pakistan is uncertain after food poisoning and hospitalisation. Final decision expected soon.

abhishekh sharma's uncertain fitness ahead of india vs pakistan t20 world cup game

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Abhishek Sharma's fitness uncertain for India-Pakistan game

T20 World Cup 2026: Travis Head is positive about Australia making it to the Super 8 stage despite the 23-run loss to Zimbabwe.

Travis Head doesn't think he took the wrong decision to bowl first.

Head feels Australia can stage comeback once again. 

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Stand-in captain Head unfazed by loss to ZIM, gives ODI World Cup 2023's example

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Rajasthan Royals have named star all-rounder Riyan Parag as their new captain ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026

Rajasthan Royals have appointed Riyan Parag as their captain ahead of IPL 2026

Riyan Parag replaced Sanju Samson as RR's new captain

Rajasthan Royals' captain Riyan Parag in this frame. (Getty)

RR announce 24-year-old as captain ahead of IPL 2026 amidst Jadeja debate

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Arda Guler has shut down bullying rumours at Real Madrid, stressing he feels at home at the club and remains proud to wear the famous white shirt.

Guler dismissed claims made by former Fenerbahce scout Serhat Pekmezci, calling them completely false.

The Turkish midfielder has recorded three goals and seven assists in 23 La Liga appearances this season.

Arda Gueler of Real Madrid looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on February 01, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.

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PAK vs AFG: 'Beating Pakistan is an indication that...' — Afghanistan players revel in winning glory after thrashing Pakistan

PAK vs AFG: 'This can happen due to youngsters being...' — Stand-in skipper Shadab Khan puts onus on newcomers after loss to Afghanistan

Watch: Clueless Naseem Shah gets out hit wicket in unusual style as Pakistan succumb to record low at Sharjah