Hamid Hassan

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Gulbadin Naib says Afghanistan need one good match to turn their campaign around

Afghanistan, who lost their first two matches against Australia and Sri Lanka, succumbed to a seven-wicket defeat to New Zealand on Saturday.

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Gulbadin Naib blames poor bowling in first 10 overs as reason for loss

Skipper Gulbadin Naib admitted Afghanistan struggled in English conditions and blamed wayward bowling in the first 10 overs for their 34-run loss to Sri Lanka in the World Cup.

Afghanistan vs Australia, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Gulbadin Naib and Co's expected opening defeat produces few surprises

Afghanistan's loss against Australia was expected but there were few surprises in the manner of the defeat, if not the result itself, especially in the second innings.

World Cup Memories: ‘Please don't get out, please don't get out’, Hamid Hassan relives emotional chat with Samiullah Shinwari and Afghanistan's historic first win

Hamid Hassan, who had the best seat in the house at the non-striker's end when Shapoor flicked that full toss from Iain Wardlaw behind square leg to win Afghanistan their first ever World Cup match and spark wild celebrations, still gets goosebumps recalling the events of that wonderful day in Dunedin.

Hamid Hassan, Afghanistan bowler, World Cup 2019 Player Full Profile: Surprise pick Hassan adds sizzling seam dimension to spin-heavy attack

If Hassan fires consistently, Hassan may turn out to be Afghanistan’s most famous secret weapon.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Afghanistan, led by new captain, put faith in old guard over youth to deliver in England

After controversially sacking their captain just two weeks ago, Afghanistan's selectors have again raised eyebrows by naming a squad dominated by a veteran old guard, preferring to put faith in experienced old campaigners over younger talents.

LISTEN: Full script of Episode 189 of Spodcast where we discuss Delhi's win over Rajasthan, India at Asian Athletics Championships and more

In today's episode, we talk about Gomathi Marimuthu and Tejinderpal Singh Toor's Asian Athletics Championships gold, Delhi's win over Rajasthan in a high-scoring contest, IPL final's schedule change and more.

Firstpost Spodcast Episode 189: India claim two gold medals at Asian Athletics Championships, IPL final venue shifted and more

In today's episode, we talk about Gomathi Marimuthu and Tejinderpal Singh Toor's Asian Athletics Championships gold, Delhi's win over Rajasthan in a high-scoring contest, IPL final's schedule change and more.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Pacer Hamid Hassan and former captain Asghar Afghan named in Afghanistan's 15-member squad

Pacer Hamid Hassan and former captain Asghar Afghan were on Monday named in Afghanistan's 15-strong World Cup squad headlined by IPL stars Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi.

Afghanistan to make Lord's debut in landmark match against Brendon McCullum-led MCC

Afghanistan are set for another milestone after it was announced Friday they will play their first match at Lord's, taking on a side led by Brendon McCullum.