The clash between Afghanistan and Bangladesh would be a crucial one. Having kick-started their campaign with a massive win over Hong Kong, Afghanistan would be aiming to win this one to seal their Super Four spot and join Sri Lanka. However, a win for Bangladesh, who have won and lost one
Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott wants his team to build on their run at last year's T20 World Cup and continue to evolve as a team, as per the official website of ICC.
This comes despite the Pakistan's increased diplomatic engagement with Kabul in 2025 after the heightened tensions and a prolonged hiatus in the high-level diplomatic exchanges held last year.
Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott, who faces a must-win clash against Bangladesh in their Group B match at Abu Dhabi in order to qualify for Super Four, believes that his side starts as favourites with their recent success against their opponents. He said his side is "not shy about achie
Sri Lanka has got to a winning start in the Asia Cup, with Pathum Nissanka, Wanindu Hasaranga and Kamil Mishara shining in their six-wicket win over Bangladesh. Hong Kong has been poor so far, enduring a 94-run loss to Afghanistan and following it with a seven-wicket loss to Bangladesh. Whil
Haq is recovering from a shoulder injury and has not been declared fit by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) medical team to participate in the remaining tournament.
Uzbekistan has denied reports that it agreed to return Afghanistan's military helicopters and aircraft, calling the claims "fake news." Afghan officials, including Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, have urged the return of the helicopters for rescue operations.
Afghanistan and the U.S. reportedly agreed on a prisoner exchange after a recent Kabul visit by a U.S. delegation. Officials and analysts said the talks signal improved engagement, reduced mistrust, and potential for stronger diplomatic, political, and economic relations, Tolo News reported.
UNHCR has closed several aid centers in Afghanistan due to restrictions on women employees, saying it cannot operate effectively without them. Women's rights activists warn the decision will hurt the economy, while the Taliban criticises aid agencies for linking assistance to conditions.
Speaking in Geneva on September 12, UNHCR's representative for Afghanistan, Arafat Jamal, urged Islamabad to halt expulsions of vulnerable Afghans, stressing that many asylum seekers require protection. He said the agency was ready to work with Pakistani authorities to identify and safeguard
US officials and Afghan authorities have agreed to carry out a prisoner exchange, after a rare talk with the authorities in Kabul, Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Saturday.