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ICC Under 19 World Cup 2024

Nepal shocked Afghanistan with a stunning one-wicket win to storm into Under-19 World Cup 2024's Super Six stage. Nepal chased down the 146-run target with one wicket in hand.

Players from Afghanistan (left), England and West Indies in this frame. (Getty)

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Under-19 World Cup: Nepal land big upset to knock out Afghanistan with thrilling 1-wicket win, West Indies rock England

Pakistan rode on Shahzaib Khan's exceptional 106 and Ubaid Shah 4/26 to annihilate Afghanistan by a massive margin of 181 runs in their Under-19 World Cup opener.

Pakistan's Shahzaib Khan celebrates after reaching his century during the ICC U19 Men's World Cup 2024 match against South Africa at Buffalo Park on January 20. (Getty)

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U-19 World Cup: Shahzaib Khan's ton, Ubaid Shah's 4-fer help Pakistan make mincemeat of Afghanistan by 181 runs

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has meticulously laid out the tournament's schedule, featuring team groupings, match dates, and venue details.

The 2024 U-19 World Cup will kick off on January 19.

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New Zealand tour of India, 2024

Bangladesh tour of India, 2024

Sri Lanka tour of England, 2024

Ireland and South Africa tour of UAE, 2024

Bangladesh tour of Pakistan, 2024

South Africa tour of West Indies, 2024

ICC CWC League 2, 2023-27

ICC T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier C, 2024

New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka, 2024

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier A, 2024

England tour of Pakistan, 2024

ICC CWC Challenge League A, 2024-26

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier B, 2024

West Indies tour of Sri Lanka, 2024

ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 2024

India Women tour of Australia, 2024

Afghanistan and Bangladesh tour of UAE, 2024

South Africa tour of Bangladesh, 2024

New Zealand Women tour of India, 2024

England tour of Australia, 2025/26

Pakistan tour of South Africa, 2024/25

Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe, 2024

England tour of New Zealand, 2024

Sri Lanka tour of South Africa, 2024

Bangladesh tour of West Indies, 2024

India tour of Australia, 2024/25

India tour of South Africa, 2024

Pakistan tour of Australia, 2024

England tour of West Indies, 2024

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India tour of Australia 2024-25

Mohammad Kaif wants Indian bowlers to target Travis Head's weakness like Australian pacers have against Virat Kohli in the series so far.

Virat Kohli has been troubled by short of the length deliveries by Australian pacers.

Kohli has three low scores and a century in the ongoing tour so far.

Mohammad Kaif wants Indian bowlers to exploit Travis Head's weakness.

Scott Boland of Australia celebrates after dismissing Virat Kohli of India during day two of the Men's Test Match series between Australia and India at Adelaide Oval on December 07, 2024.

Scott Boland, Virat Kohli

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David Warner does not believe that Glenn Maxwell should be able to make a comeback to Test cricket without playing Sheffield Shield games.

Glenn Maxwell last played a Test match in 2017.

Maxwell averages just over 26 in Tests.

Maxwell wishes to use his experienced in sub-continent conditions on Sri Lanka tour. 

David Warner of Australia is congratulated by team mate Glenn Maxwell at the end of his innings during the Group Stage match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 between Afghanistan and Australia at Bristol County Ground on June 01, 2019.

David Warner, Glenn Maxwell

'He doesn't deserve that opportunity': David Warner does not wish to see Glenn Maxwell's comeback in Test cricket

India Women tour of Australia 2024

Replaced Shafali Verma in the ODI squad, Priya Punia got injured in the second ODI against Australia and was unavailable for selection.

Priya Punia got injured during the second ODI.

Priya did not walk out to bat in the run chase in second ODI.

Harmanpreet Kaur made a couple of changes for the third ODI.

Priya Punia of India plays a shot during game one of the Women's One Day International Series between Australia and India at Allan Border Field on December 05, 2024.

Priya Punia

Big blow for Team India as young batter suffers knee injury before third game against Australia, unavailable for selection

Pakistan tour of South Africa 2024-25

PAK vs SA: Shaheen Afridi conceded 22 runs and claimed three wickets from his quota of four overs against South Africa to complete 100 wickets in the format.

Shaheen Afridi became third Pakistan bowler to take 100 wickets across formats.

Shaheen claimed three wickets against South Africa in first T20I. 

Pakistan lost to South Africa by 11 runs in first T20I. 

Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi delivers a ball during the first T20I at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban on December 10, 2024. 

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Shaheen Afridi breaks Tim Southee's record to become youngest bowler to achieve this feat in all three formats

David Miller dominated Pakistan bowling attack, especially spinners Abrar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem in the middle overs during his 40-ball 82. 

David Miller hit 8 sixes in his 82-run knock.

Miller hit Abrar Ahmed for three consecutive sixes.

Miller is set to become South Africa's leading run-scorer in T20Is. 

South Africa's David Miller (C) walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal by Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi (unseen) during the first T20I at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban on December 10, 2024. 

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Afghanistan Under-19

Abdul Aziz

AM Ghazanfar

Barkat Ibrahimzai

Ezatullah Barikzai

Fahim Khewawal

Faisal Khan Shinozada

Hafeez Zadran

Hamza Khan Alikhil

Khatir Stanikzai

Mahboob Khan

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil

Nazifullah Amiri

Nooristani Omarzai

Rohullah Arab

Salam Khan Ahmadzai

Uzairullah Niazai

Wahidullah Zadran

Coach

India Under-19

Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln

156 by Karim Janat v Fiji Under-19 on February 5, 2016 - r

Karim Janat

156 by Faisal Shinozada v United Arab Emirates Under-19 on November 18, 2024 - r

Faisal Shinozada

141* by Mahboob Khan v United Arab Emirates Under-19 on November 18, 2024 - r

7/19 by Mujeeb Ur Rahman v Bangladesh Under-19 on October 4, 2017 - r

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

7/54 by Bashir Ahmad v Sri Lanka Under-19 on March 28, 2023 - r

Bashir Ahmad

6/15 by Shafiqullah Ghafari v South Africa Under-19 on January 17, 2020 - w

Shafiqullah Ghafari

156 by Karim Janat v Fiji Under-19 on February 5, 2016 - Afghanistan Under-19 beat Fiji Under-19 by 226 runs

6/15 by Shafiqullah Ghafari v South Africa Under-19 on January 17, 2020 - Afghanistan Under-19 beat South Africa Under-19 by 7 wickets

 Noor-ul-Ha

Javed  Ahmadi

Nasir  Jamal

Suliman  Safi

Ihsanullah  Janat

 Naveen-ul-Ha

Farhan  Zakhil

Naseer  Khan Maroofkhil

Tariq Stanikzai

Javed Ahmadi

Australia Under-19

Bangladesh Under-19

Canada Under-19

England Under-19

Fiji Under-19

Hong Kong, China Under-19

Ireland Under-19

Namibia Under-19

Nepal Under-19

New Zealand Under-19

Pakistan Under-19

Papua New Guinea Under-19

Scotland Under-19

South Africa Under-19

Sri Lanka Under-19

United Arab Emirates Under-19

USA Under-19

West Indies Under-19

Zimbabwe Under-19

Ibrahim Zadran - (426 runs for Afghanistan Under-19)

Ibrahim Zadran

Hashmatullah Shahidi - (425 runs for Afghanistan Under-19)

Hashmatullah Shahidi

Javed Ahmadi - (407 runs for Afghanistan Under-19)

Aftab Alam - (21 wickets for Afghanistan Under-19)

Aftab Alam

Noor Ahmad - (17 wickets for Afghanistan Under-19)

Noor Ahmad

Shafiqullah Ghafari - (16 wickets for Afghanistan Under-19)

South Africa - Buffalo Park, East London

South Africa - Diamond Oval, Kimberley

New Zealand - McLean Park, Napier

United Arab Emirates - Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

West Indies - Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua

South Africa - Willowmoore Park, Benoni

Australia - Allan Border Field, Brisbane

New Zealand - Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln

New Zealand - Cobham Oval (New), Whangarei

New Zealand - Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Australia - John Blanck Oval, Buderim

South Africa - North-West University No1 Ground, Potchefstroom

New Zealand - Village Green, Queen Elizabeth II Park, Christchurch

New Zealand - Nelson Park, Napier

West Indies - Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua

Bangladesh - Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet

Australia - Kev Hackney Oval, Buderim

United Arab Emirates - ICC Academy Ground No 2, Dubai

Team Afghanistan Under-19

Team

Afghanistan Under-19