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Afghan cricket team set to face India in Super 8 stage at T20 World Cup

The Super Eight stage starts Wednesday and is made up of the top eight teams from the group stage.

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2 years ago

June 20, 2024

Afghanistan is set to kick off the Super 8 stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup against India at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Thursday.

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said the national team arrived in Barbados on Wednesday to prepare for the match.

Afghanistan demonstrated strong form early in the tournament, with wins over Uganda, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea in Group C. However, they faced a setback in their final group match, suffering a significant defeat against co-hosts West Indies by 104 runs.

Rohit Sharma’s squad secured victories over Ireland, Pakistan, and the United States in Group A, while their final match against Canada was called off due to rain.

During a training session in Barbados on Monday, India’s Suryakumar Yadav experienced an injury scare when he was struck on the hand. Despite the incident, Yadav completed practice and is expected to play in the upcoming match.

Afghanistan has a record of three wins and one loss in the tournament so far.

As the competition intensifies, both teams aim to make a strong impact in the Super 8 stage, with India looking to leverage their undefeated streak and Afghanistan seeking to build on their earlier successes.

Afghanistan national cricket team, which has advanced from the group stage to the Super Eight stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup will compete against India, Australia and Bangladesh respectively in the next stage.

The team is in Group 1 of this phase.

The dates and time of their matches are as follow:

20 June: Afghanistan v India, Bridgetown, Barbados – 19:00 Kabul time

22 June: Afghanistan v Australia, Arnos Vale, St Vincent – 05:00 Kabul time

24 June: Afghanistan v Bangladesh, Arnos Vale, St Vincent – 05:00 Kabul time

The Super Eight stage starts Wednesday and is made up of the top eight teams from the group stage.

The teams that progressed are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Australia, India, South Africa, West Indies, England and the USA.

The first Super Eight match on Wednesday sees the US take on South Africa. The second match will be between West Indies and England.

Fans across Afghanistan can tune in to watch these matches live and exclusively on Ariana Television.

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Afghanistan U-15 team qualifies for FIFA U-15 World Cup

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7 hours ago

June 30, 2026

Ariana News

The Afghanistan Football Federation announced on Tuesday that Afghanistan’s under-15 national football team has qualified for the FIFA U-15 World Cup, marking a significant achievement for the country’s youth football development.

According to the federation, the qualification comes as a result of sustained efforts and strategic planning aimed at strengthening grassroots football across Afghanistan.

The federation said the successful organization of under-14 competitions in different zones of the country helped pave the way for the U-15 national team to secure a place in the global tournament.

In a statement, the federation said the achievement also follows efforts by its leadership, particularly Mohammad Yousuf Kargar, who held discussions with officials of FIFA while emphasizing the development of youth football in Afghanistan.

The tournament, part of FIFA’s global talent development program, aims to nurture young players, improve technical ability, provide international exposure, and prepare the next generation of footballers.

The competition will take place in Azerbaijan from October 22 to 31, 2026, with under-15 teams from FIFA member nations set to participate.

Players born in 2011 and 2012 will be eligible for the tournament.

Matches will be played in an 8-versus-8 format designed to maximize ball involvement, develop individual skills, improve decision-making, and provide young players with valuable international competition experience.

Afghanistan’s participation is being seen as a major opportunity for the country’s emerging football talent to compete on the world stage and further elevate the profile of Afghan youth football.

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Afghanistan, Uzbekistan set for friendly cricket clash in Khost

The match will be played during a cricket league, and is part of the Cricket Development Support Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the ACB and the Cricket Federation of Uzbekistan in December last year.

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3 days ago

June 28, 2026

Ariana News

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced that it will host Uzbekistan’s national cricket team for a one-off T20 international on July 10 at the Rahmat Wali Masroori Cricket Ground in Khost province.

According to the ACB, the match will be played during a cricket league, and is part of the Cricket Development Support Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the ACB and the Cricket Federation of Uzbekistan in December last year.

The friendly match is scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM, with an Afghan XI taking on the visiting Uzbek side. The game will be broadcast live across Afghanistan and internationally through various linear and digital platforms.

Quoted by the ACB, Chief Executive Officer Naseeb Khan said the board remains committed to supporting emerging cricket nations such as Uzbekistan and is ready to extend similar assistance to other countries seeking to develop the sport.

He noted that the ACB has already organized capacity-building programs and training workshops for members of the Cricket Federation of Uzbekistan, while several Uzbek fast bowlers also participated in the ACB’s specialized Fast Bowling Camp last year.

Khan added that Uzbekistan has consistently maintained a friendly policy toward Afghanistan and that the two countries have strengthened cooperation in healthcare, politics, and trade in recent years. He said closer collaboration in cricket development would further deepen relations between the two neighboring nations.

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Serbian Dejan Dedovic appointed head coach of Afghanistan national futsal team

Dedovic will lead Afghanistan’s preparations for upcoming regional and international competitions, overseeing the team’s technical development and training programs.

Published

6 days ago

June 24, 2026

Ariana News

The Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF) has appointed Serbian coach Dejan Dedovic as the new head coach of the national futsal team on a two-year contract.

The agreement was signed during a ceremony attended by AFF officials, futsal committee members, technical staff, and sports journalists.

Dedovic will lead Afghanistan’s preparations for upcoming regional and international competitions, overseeing the team’s technical development and training programs.

The federation also announced several additions to the national team’s coaching staff. Iran’s Javad Asghari Moqaddam has been appointed technical director, while Morteza Mansour Samaei will serve as goalkeeping coach. Spain’s Uriel Masana has joined as assistant coach, Iran’s Sadeq Amani as fitness coach, and Brazil’s Joao Lira as team analyst.

In addition, the AFF renewed the contract of Mohammad Nasir Sedaqat as manager of the national futsal team.

The federation said it expects the newly assembled coaching staff to contribute to the continued development of Afghan futsal and strengthen the team’s competitiveness at the regional and international levels.