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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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IPL chairman Arun Dhumal said that the future of the 18th edition of the cash-rich league will be announced after assessing the situation. 

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'As you know, the situation escalated yesterday...' IPL chairman Arun Dhumal gives massive update on future of suspended cash-rich league amid India-Pakistan border tensions

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has suspended IPL 2025 and is working swiftly to send overseas players and support staff to their home, prioritising their security amid escalating military tensions and cross-border conflict between India and Pakistan. 


BCCI suspends IPL 2025. 

Sunrisers Hyderabad's captain Pat Cummins (R) celebrates with teammate Travis Head after taking the wicket of Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL 2025 suspended: BCCI prioritises players' safety, overseas players are likely to leave on this day amid India-Pakistan border tensions

The IPL 2025 has been suspended by the BCCI for one week following the escalation on the India-Pakistan border.

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The BCCI has confirmed that the IPL 2025 has not been suspended indefinitely but for a week, after which the situation will be reassessed.

BCCI has suspended IPL 2025 for a week.

BCCI will reassess the situation and announce the update schedule in due course.

A total of 17 matches are remaining in IPL 2025 including the cancelled Dharamsala match. 

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BCCI suspends IPL 2025 with immediate effect for a week, gives big update on new schedule and venue

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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When will remaining IPL 2025 matches take place? BCCI set to skip this tournament to accommodate final leg of T20 league

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The Denver Nuggets will play host to Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 in the Western Conference semifinals on Friday, May 9th at the Ball Arena. 

Denver Nuggets will take on Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 in the Western Conference semifinals on Friday, May 9th.

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are planning to host the remainder of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in the United Arab Emirates. 

PCB looking to host remaning PSL in Dubai. 

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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

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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

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Afghanistan Under-19