Media Releases AUGUST 7, 2026

All-Round Afghanistan Beat Ireland to Take 1-0 Lead in ODI Series

Kabul – August 7, 2026: AfghanAtalan delivered a commanding all-round performance to defeat Ireland by 92 runs in the second match and take a 1-0 lead in the five-match ODI series.

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ACB Name Squad for the Ireland ODI Series

Kabul – July 24, 2026: Afghanistan Cricket Board’s National Selection Committee has finalized the 15-man squad for the five-match ODI series against Ireland, which is scheduled to be held from August 5 to 15 in Bready and Belfast.

JULY 24, 2026

ACB Appoints Shane McDermott as National Team’s New Assistant Coach

Kabul - July 29, 2026: The Afghanistan Cricket Board officially confirms the appointment of Shane McDermott as the new Assistant and Fielding Coach of the Afghanistan National Team. McDermott is scheduled to join the team on August 1, ahead of Afghanistan's upcoming five-match ODI series against Ireland.

JULY 29, 2026

Rahmat Shah Zurmati Appointed Afghanistan’s New Test and ODI Captain

Kabul – July 22, 2026: The Afghanistan Cricket Board has appointed experienced middle-order batter Rahmat Shah Zurmati as Afghanistan’s new Test and ODI captain, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz as his deputy, following Hashmatullah Shahidi’s resignation from the role last evening.

JULY 22, 2026

Amo Sharks Complete a Hat-Trick of the SCL Titles

Kabul – July 15, 2026: The Yamin Ahmadzai-led Amo Sharks delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat the Speenghar Tigers by 7 wickets in the Grand Finale and complete a hat-trick of SCL Titles.

JULY 15, 2026

Speenghar Strengthen the top spot; Knights Farewell with a commanding victory

Khost – July 14: 2026: The Speenghar Tigers have strengthened their position at the top of the SCLXI table with a thumping victory over the Bost Defenders before the Mis-e-Ainak Knights, led by Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s second successive hundred, outplayed the Band-e-Amir Dragons and closed their SCLXI journey with a commanding victory.

JULY 14, 2026