Bangladesh vs Afghanistan: Shakib Al Hasan says captaincy not good for his game, takes responsibility for loss against Afghans
Shakib Al Hasan took the Test captaincy in 2017 from Mushfiqur Rahim for his second stint at the helm after leading them between 2009 and 2011.
Afghanistan continues to breach 'old boys' club', while questions loom over Bangladesh's standing in Test cricket
Afghanistan have now ventured away from 'home', played on foreign soil, and come out as outright victors despite coming up against a game-plan that had successfully accounted for both England and Australia the last time they visited these shores.
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan: Rashid Khan spins visitors to 224-run win on rain-marred final day of one-off Test
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan claimed a career-best 6-59 amid the threat of rain, sealing a 224-run win over Bangladesh in a one-off Test.
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan: Rashid Khan, Zahir Khan's wickets put hosts in tatters as visitors march towards historic win in only Test
Bangladesh were at 136/6 after the stumps were called early due to rains. Skipper Shakib Al Hasan and Soumya Sarkar will resume their innings from 39 and 0 runs respectively on Monday. On the other hand, Afghanistan required four more wickets to win the match.
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan: Shapoor Zadran gets maiden Test call-up as visitors make six new changes in squad
The Afghanistan team will be led by leg-spinner Rashid Khan, who was appointed captain for all three formats after the country's dismal performance at the World Cup in July.
Afghanistan vs Ireland: Paul Stirling, Andy Balbirnie guide visitors to five-wicket win in 5th ODI; series ends in 2-2 deadlock
Chasing a modest 217, Ireland depended on a 81-run second wicket stand between Stirling and Balbirnie to achieve their target in 47.2 overs as the series ended at 2-2 in Dehradun
India vs Afghanistan: Dinesh Karthik lauds 'beautiful journey' of visitors in international cricket, but feels experience matters
Karthik was all praise for what Afghanistan has achieved on the cricketing arena but politely reminded Asghar Stanikzai about why Indian spinners are far ahead of the T20 sensations like Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Zadran.
India vs Afghanistan: Rashid Khan is a '30-year-old mind in a 19-year-old body' says coach Phil Simmons
Rashid Khan will be making his Test debut against India having created a reputation for troubling the best in white ball cricket. However with only four first-class matches under his belt, it could be difficult against a top quality side like India.
Afghanistan have 'world class' spinners to trouble India in inaugural Test, says captain Asghar Stanikzai
Afghanistan will make their much-awaited Test debut at the Chinnaswamy Stadium and Stankizai said the aim is to give a good fight to India, who will be without captain Virat Kohli.
ICC U-19 World Cup 2018: Pakistan finish third after rain washes out play-off against Afghanistan
Pakistan claimed third position at the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2018 after their third-fourth position play-off match against Afghanistan was washed-out without a ball being bowled.
Lisa Haydon debuts new look; Varun Dhawan gears up for Sui Dhaaga: Social Media Stalkers' Guide
Lisa Haydon stuns in silver hair while Varun Dhawan gets the hang of the sewing machine for his upcoming film Sui Dhaaga.
Afghanistan colts ready to take the new-found Test status forward
The U-19 national team of Afghanistan has touched base in Chennai for a preparatory camp for U-19 World Cup qualifiers. The boys are eager to follow the footsteps of their heroes Rashid and Mohammed Nabi.