Afghanistan in India, 2018 News

Modi praises IND team for showing sportsmanship in AFG's debut Test
CricketCountry Staff June 24, 2018 1:20 PM IST
"I will remember this first match as the Indian team did something exemplary to the whole world."
Dhawan, Vijay climb charts in ICC Test batting ranking
Indo-Asian News Service June 19, 2018 4:08 PM IST
Rashid Khan is currently top-ranked in T20Is and second in ODIs.
BCCI to make Yo-Yo test mandatory
Press Trust of India June 19, 2018 2:02 PM IST
BCCI's strict policy has led to the axing of Mohammed Shami, Ambati Rayudu, and Sanju Samson after being selected.
Watch Rahane invite AFG players for group photograph
CricketCountry Staff June 16, 2018 5:43 PM IST
Harsha Bhogle on air was quoted saying "This match has been played in wonderful spirit both on and off field.
Azharuddin believes ICC has made a hasty decision giving AFG Test status
Asian News International June 16, 2018 4:53 PM IST
"Afghanistan are good as a team but there is a difference between playing a one-day international and a Test match."
ACB chief Shafiqullah Stanikzai confident of Afghanistan bouncing back in Test cricket
CricketCountry Staff June 16, 2018 2:45 PM IST
"We are not taking it on ourselves, there was a lesson to be learned."
Hayden: AFG playing Test cricket is a massive achievement
CricketCountry Staff June 16, 2018 1:56 PM IST
“Developing your batting skills for the longer format is more of a cultural thing."
Simmons believes AFG has potential to emerge as a good Test-playing nation
CricketCountry Staff June 16, 2018 12:05 PM IST
“The first two sessions of day one did not go their way, but as the game progressed, they showed glimpses of what they are capable
India did not take Afghanistan lightly: Ajinkya Rahane
CricketCountry Staff June 15, 2018 9:50 PM IST
Ajinkya Rahane put special emphasis on "the way we played, especially batting, Shikhar, Vijay, Rahul, and Hardik."
Shikhar Dhawan: We will be fresh before going to Ireland
CricketCountry Staff June 15, 2018 7:41 PM IST
"Once they play other sides and start winning, they will get confidence," predicted Shikhar Dhawan.
In photos: India vs Afghanistan Test, Day Two
CricketCountry Staff June 15, 2018 7:26 PM IST
Selected photographs from the cricket on Day Two of the Bengaluru Test.
India vs Afghanistan Test statistical highlights
CricketCountry Staff June 15, 2018 6:28 PM IST
This (India vs Afghanistan) was only the 4th instance of a side getting bowled out twice in a single day.
Bengaluru Test: India send Afghanistan packing inside two days
CricketCountry Staff June 15, 2018 5:52 PM IST
India beat Afghanistan by an innings and 262 runs.
Ishant Sharma goes past Javagal Srinath
CricketCountry Staff June 15, 2018 4:29 PM IST
Ishant Sharma is only behind Zaheer Khan (311) and Kapil Dev(434).
Ashwin goes past Zaheer
CricketCountry Staff June 15, 2018 1:30 PM IST
Ashwin is now the 4th highest wicket-taker in Test among Indian bowlers.