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Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma engages in hilarious banter with umpire during match Vs Afghanistan; Video goes viral 

This incident took place during the second over of the match, a ball which was bowled by Azmatullah Omarzai touched the inside edge of Rohit's bat before hitting his pads and the batter went on to take a single. However, the umpire gave it a leg-bye and Rohit could not control his reaction.

  • Thursday, 18 January 2024
Rohit Sharma and Rinku Singh
IND v AFG: Bishnoi and Rohit’s heroics seal epic thriller as India whitewash series in historic double super over

With this victory against Afghanistan, Skipper Rohit Sharma now has the most T20I wins (42) as India's captain in men's cricket.

  • Thursday, 18 January 2024
Ind Vs Afg: Indian players celebrating fall of wicket in Indore
India aim for clean sweep against Afghanistan in Bengaluru

Shivam Dube’s current form, Jaiswal's blazing starts and Arshdeep Singh’s consistency are a few positives for India ahead of the World T20 2024 which is going to start on June 1. 

  • Wednesday, 17 January 2024
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli all set to return; Check Team India's predicted XI for 2nd T20I against Afghanistan 

During the first T20 international, India ticked all the boxes and it was pleasing to see the all-round efforts of Shivam Dube as he could be a bright prospect for India in the upcoming World T20 which will held in West Indies and USA. 

  • Sunday, 14 January 2024
Shivam Dube stars as India beat Afghanistan in opening T20I
IND v AFG: Shivam Dube stars as India beat Afghanistan in opening T20I

Celebrating coach Rahul Dravid's 51st birthday, India, under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, triumphed where all-rounder Shivam Dube stole the spotlight.

  • Friday, 12 January 2024
IS Bindra Cricket Stadium, Mohali
India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I: Know predicted XI, pitch report in Mohali and more 

However, India will miss the services of star batsman Virat Kohli who will not play the first T20 due to personal reasons. 

  • Thursday, 11 January 2024
Surya Kumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav ruled out of Afghanistan T20I series due to ankle injury

The twist of fate could potentially keep him out of action for six weeks, casting a shadow over his immediate participation.

  • Saturday, 23 December 2023
Afghan Embassy in India
Afghanistan Embassy announces its permanent closure in New Delhi

As of now, there are no diplomats from the Afghan Republic remaining in India, the mission stressed.

  • Friday, 24 November 2023
Meet Wazhma Ayoubi from Afghanistan who is supporting India and is a big fan of Mohammed Shami
Meet Wazhma Ayoubi from Afghanistan who is supporting India and is a big fan of Mohammed Shami & Virat Kohli

During the Asia Cup, she was also spotted supporting team India. She wore a jersey signed by Virat Kohli himself for the match and was seen proudly waving the Indian flag and cheering for Team India.

  • Friday, 17 November 2023
Afghanistan cricketer gives money to poor, homeless in Ahmedabad for Diwali
Viral video: Afghanistan cricketer gives money to poor, homeless in Ahmedabad for Diwali

This noble gesture of the Afghani batsman has been winning hearts online with cricket lovers applauding him online.

  • Sunday, 12 November 2023
Afghanistan can still qualify for Semifinals despite heartbreaking defeat to Australia; here’s how
Afghanistan can still qualify for Semifinals despite heartbreaking defeat to Australia; here’s how

Their chances of qualifying for the semifinals will also grow if both New Zealand and Pakistan lose their next matches. 

  • Wednesday, 08 November 2023
Afghan players
Clinical Afghanistan secure big win over Netherlands, keep alive semifinal hopes

In the battle between two giant-killers of this showpiece, Afghanistan rode on their spinners and brilliant fielding to restrict the Dutch to 179 all out and then chased down the target in 31.3 overs.

  • Friday, 03 November 2023
Afghanistan players celebrate
ODI World Cup 2023: How India’s guiding hand helped improvement of Afghanistan cricket

Some former Indian cricketers have provided coaching to the national team. India has also provided Afghanistan players Indian stadiums and facilities to train and play their home matches.

  • Wednesday, 25 October 2023
Virat Kohli and Naveen Ul-Haq
Know what Naveen Ul-Haq told Virat Kohli during India-Afghanistan match

In 2023, tensions escalated between both players during a match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore. After the completion of the game, Virat and Naveen Ul-Haq were seen engaging in a heated exchange which garnered significant attention.

  • Thursday, 12 October 2023
Men’s ODI World Cup: Virat Kohli surpasses Sachin Tendulkar to hit most runs ODI & T20 World Cup
Men’s ODI World Cup: Virat Kohli surpasses Sachin Tendulkar to hit most runs ODI & T20 World Cup

Batting in his 53rd World Cup innings, Kohli crossed Tendulkar’s haul of 2278 runs with an aggregate average of more than 60. 

  • Wednesday, 11 October 2023
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