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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

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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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SMAT 2024: In the quarterfinal clash, Bengal suffered a collapse and Shahbaz Ahmed's valiant half-century went in vain as they lost by 7 wickets.

Shahbaz Ahmed scored a half-century in losing cause.

Baroda's Hardik Pandya, Lukman Meriwala and Atit Sheth took 3 wickets each.

Mohammed Shami got two wickets but was expensive in his full quota of overs.

Baroda's Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya share a hug after win against Bengal.

Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya

Hardik Pandya and unsold former Delhi Capitals pacer's three-fers lead Krunal's Baroda to SMAT 2024 semifinal with 41-run win over Bengal

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Haris Rauf has been crowned ICC player of month for November. 

Pakistan defeated Australia 2-1 in three match ODI series. 

Haris Rauf alongside Pakistan squad

Not Jasprit Bumrah or Marco Jansen, Pakistan star crowned player of the month after stunning performance against Australia

India tour of Australia 2024-25

Lachie Burtt, who ran from behind the sight screen as the Australian star got about to face Mohammed Siraj, notably diverted Labuschagne's attention late in the first day.

Australia beat India by 10 wickets in Adelaide Test.

'Beer snake' man was one of the highlights in 2nd Test.

He revealed the cost of his epic invention.

Mohammed Siraj, Marnus Labuschagne, and Beer Snake man from Adelaide Test in frame

Man with 'beer snake' who sparked heated moment between Mohammed Siraj and Marnus Labuschagne reveals cost of the marvel invention

Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024

WI vs BAN: Pacer Jayden Seales bagged three wickets with the new ball and Bangladesh could not manage to post a big total on the board.

Mahmudullah scored a patient fifty after the collapse.

Jayden Seales's crucial breakthroughs helped West Indies dominate.

Brandon King missed his century in the run chase. 

West Indies pacer Jayden Seales celebrates a wicket during 2nd ODI against Bangladesh.

Jayden Seales

Jayden Seales' career best 4/22 ends West Indies' decade-long wait for ODI series win against Bangladesh with easy 7-wicket victory

This is the first time that all available seats for the first four days of a non-Ashes Test in England have been sold out.

India to tour England for five Tests in 2025.

They will play in Edgbaston for the second Test.

Tickets for the first four days of Edgbaston game are fully booked.

Ben Stokes and Rohit Sharma in frame

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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

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, Trinidad and Tobago

Team Afghanistan Under-19

Team

Afghanistan Under-19