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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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ICC U-19 World Cup 2024: Check the complete schedule as 16 countries gear up for marquee competition

LSG vs RCB

PBKS vs DC

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The BCCI is likely to reschedule the remainder of the IPL 2025 matches in September 2025 when Asia Cup was supposed to take place.

The match between PBKS and DC was cancelled midway in Dharamsala on May 8.

The IPL 2025 has been suspended indefinitely.

The remainder of IPL 2025 can be scheduled in September 2025. 

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In the aftermath of the escalation on the India-Pakistan border, the IPL 2025 is likely to be suspended. 

The match between PBKS and DC was cancelled midway in Dharamsala.

The Dharamsala stadium was evacuated following air raids in neighbouring cities.

A special train has been arranged by the BCCI to ensure players reach safely in Delhi.

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Big News: IPL 2025 suspended indefinitely, BCCI takes big decision post escalation on India-Pakistan border

On May 8, PSL 2025 match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was cancelled whereas the IPL 2025 match in Dharamsala was cancelled midway. 

Cricket Australia is in regular touch with PCB, BCCI and local government authorities.

There are several Australian players playing in the IPL and the PSL.

The remaining of PSL 2025 matches have been shifted to the UAE.

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The exciting Lucknow Super Giants pacer Mayank Yadav understands there is a need for him to give his body some time to recover the pace lost.

Mayank Yadav's pace has dropped considerably since his return after injury.

In the previous game against Punjab Kings, Mayank remained wicketless and conceded 60 runs.

Mayank said that he needs to give his body some time to get back breakneck speeds.

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After the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was cancelled following air raids in neighbouring cities, the clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru is on as of now.

The match between PBKS and DC was cancelled midway in Dharamsala following air raids alert in neigbouring cities.

IPL chairman said that the LSG vs RCB match is on as of now.

A special train has been arranged by the BCCI to move players from Dharamsala to Delhi. 

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Will LSG vs RCB clash in Lucknow go ahead amidst India-Pakistan military clash? IPL chairman gives crucial update

India's ODI captain Rohit Sharma wants people to refrain from spreading or believing in any fake news related to the India-Pakistan military conflict on the border.

India's ODI captain Rohit Sharma hailed the Armed Forces' valour on the border.

Rohit has urged citizens from spreading or believing any fake news.

Earlier this week, Rohit announces his retirement from Test cricket.

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'Be responsible and refrain from spreading or believing any fake news': Proud Rohit Sharma's message to citizens after escalation on India-Pakistan border

Sanjay Manjrekar feels Rohit Sharma's Test days were over and pointed out his average which was just over 10 in the format.

Rohit Sharma scored just 31 runs from five innings on Australia tour.

Rohit has not been in best of forms in red-ball cricket.

Sanjay Manjrekar pointed out Rohit's diminishing returns in IPL 2025.

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Afghanistan Under-19

Abdul Aziz

Azizullah Miakhil

Barkat Ibrahimzai

Faisal Khan Shinozada

Hafeez Zadran

Khalid Ahmadzai

Khatir Stanikzai

Mahboob Khan

Nazifullah Amiri

Nooristani Omarzai

Rohullah Arab

Uzairullah Niazai

Wahidullah Zadran

Zaitullah Shaheen

Coach

India Under-19

Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln

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

Karim Janat

134 by Javed Ahmadi v Scotland Under-19 on August 21, 2012 - r

Javed Ahmadi

132 by Khalid Ahmadzai v United Arab Emirates Under-19 on April 16, 2025 - 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

Nasir Jamal

Suliman Safi

Ihsanullah Janat

 Naveen-ul-Ha

Farhan Zakhil

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil

Tariq Stanikzai

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, Saint Peters

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, Osbourn

Bangladesh - Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet

Australia - Kev Hackney Oval, Buderim

United Arab Emirates - ICC Academy Ground No 2, Dubai

United Arab Emirates - Sheikh Zayed Stadium Nursery 2, Abu Dhabi

Bangladesh - Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium, Cox's Bazar

Bangladesh - Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium Academy Ground, Cox's Bazar

West Indies - Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba

West Indies - Diego Martin Sporting Complex, Trinidad & Tobago

Team Afghanistan Under-19

Team

Afghanistan Under-19

Team Form (Last 0 Matches)

News Updates

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

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

ICC U-19 World Cup 2024: Check the complete schedule as 16 countries gear up for marquee competition

Team Players

Abdul Aziz
Bowler

Azizullah Miakhil
Batsman

Barkat Ibrahimzai
All-Rounder

Faisal Shinozada
Batsman

Hafeez Zadran
All-Rounder

Team Afghanistan Under-19

Team

Afghanistan Under-19

Team Form (Last 0 Matches)

News Updates

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

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

ICC U-19 World Cup 2024: Check the complete schedule as 16 countries gear up for marquee competition

Team Players

Abdul AzizBowler

Azizullah MiakhilBatsman

Barkat IbrahimzaiAll-Rounder

Faisal ShinozadaBatsman

Hafeez ZadranAll-Rounder

Abdul Aziz
Bowler

Azizullah Miakhil
Batsman

Barkat Ibrahimzai
All-Rounder

Faisal Shinozada
Batsman

Hafeez Zadran
All-Rounder