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International Cricket, Horse Polo & Multiple-Sports Commentator Il BBC Test Match Special Commentator ll Revere @bbctms @ACBofficials @sachin_rt @alanwilkins22

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Maiden Test Appearance for Naseer Khan Maroof Khail! 🙌 A talented left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder, Naseer Khan Maroof Khail is set to make his Test debut in the second Test against Zimbabwe and will become the 44th player to represent Afghanistan in Test cricket. 🤩👏 #AfghanAtalan | #AFGvZIM | #GloriousNationVictoriousTeam
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𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠! ⏳ After a hard-fought first Test, #AfghanAtalan will be back in action tomorrow, taking on Zimbabwe in the second Test match. 🏟️ Sharjah Cricket Stadium 🏏 First ball on Day 1: 10:30 AM (AFT) #AFGvZIM | #GloriousNationVictoriousTeam
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A landmark achievement for Afghanistan’s Rahmat Shah in the ICC Men’s Test Batters Rankings 🥳 More ➡️ icc-cricket.com/news/histori…
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𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐟𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧! 📈 Afghanistan’s Test and ODI captain, @RahmatShah_08, creates history and breaks into the top 10 of the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings, climbing to an impressive seventh position! 👏 Congratulations, Skipp! Way to go! 🙌 #AfghanAtalan | #ICCTestRankings
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“I believe a cricketing nation like England, the birthplace of modern cricket, which receives USD 41 million in annual funding from the ICC, should encourage and support a relatively new cricketing nation like Afghanistan, which receives only USD 13 million and continues to face significant travel and economic challenges. Despite these difficulties, England are currently ranked 8th in ODI cricket, while Afghanistan are two places ahead in 6th position. Afghanistan have also defeated England in the last two ICC events in which they faced each other. Furthermore, in 2023, Afghanistan A defeated England Lions. The ICC is not an organisation established to resolve political disputes; it is an organisation that should bring nations and people together through cricket.’l Via @asdevender_bbc @ICC @cricinfo @CricketScotland @CricketAus @englandcricket
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Here’s how the Group B standings look following the conclusion of the group-stage matches, with the Afghanistan Future Stars finishing at the top with a perfect record of three wins from three and securing their place in the semi-finals of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026! 🙌📈 #FutureStars | #U19AsiaCup
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Afghanistan U19 have stormed into the #ACCMensU19AsiaCup semi-finals after winning all three group-stage matches against Bangladesh, Malaysia and Sri Lanka. Faisal Mubarez and Subhan Zakhil impressed with the bat, while Noor Ali Niazi starred with the ball. Keep shining!
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RT @ACBofficials: INNINGS CHANGE! 🔁 Subhanullah (107) scored a terrific hundred, whereas Abidullah Abid (55) contributed a half-century, a…
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𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! 💥 Rahmat Shah, Rahmanullah and Sediqullah Atal helped lift Afghanistan in Sharjah 💯 📝: icc-cricket.com/matches/2746… | 📸: @ACBofficials
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Afghanistan follow up a solid batting effort with crucial breakthroughs to keep the pressure on Zimbabwe 💪 📝: icc-cricket.com/matches/2746… | 📸: @ACBofficials
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Resilient hundreds from Sediqullah Atal and Rahmanullah for Afghanistan in Sharjah 💪 📸: @ACBofficials 📝: icc-cricket.com/matches/2746…
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Afghanistan U19 have put on a remarkable performance to beat Malaysia U19 by 10 wickets and register their 2nd successive victory in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026. Our #FutureStars have chased down 42-run target in only 3 overs to seal the victory. #AfgU19vsMalU19
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Putting on back-to-back impressive batting efforts in Test Match cricket! 🙌 Sediqullah Atal enjoys wearing whites! 🤩 #AfghanAtalan | #AFGvZIM | #GloriousNationVictoriousTeam
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That feeling of getting to a half-century mark on your test debut! 🙌 Well done, @Rahmanzadran66! 👏👏 #AfghanAtalan | #AFGvZIM | #GloriousNationVictoriousTeam
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RESULT | AFGHANISTAN U19 WON BY 113 RUNS! 🚨 Amir Hamza (3/23), Noor Ali Niazai (3/29), and Samiullah Mubariz (3/11) stole the show with the ball to help Afghanistan Future Stars defend their target and register a 113-run victory over Bangladesh U19 to start their journey at the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026. 👏 #FutureStars | #AFGU19vBANU19
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A magnificent start to the #ACCU19AsiaCup Afg U19 defeated Ban U19 by a massive 113 runs in their opening match, powered by Shah Faisal Rahimi’s brilliant 83 and Tahir Sarwari’s 37. A dominant all-round performance by the Afghan Future Stars! #FutureStars | #AfgU19vBanU19
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Amir Hamza (3/8) and Noor Ali Niazi (2/18) provided Afghanistan with an incredible start as they reduced the Bangladesh U19s to 26/5 after 7.2 overs in the second innings. 👏 #FutureStars | #AFGU19vBANU19 | #U19AsiaCup
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Maxi's retirement got us taking a trip down memory lane! 🥹
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ACB Chairman Celebrates Hong Kong International Sixes Champions ACB Chairman Mr. @MirwaisAshraf16 welcomed Afghanistan’s victorious team to the ACB headquarters this evening, congratulating them on their remarkable triumph in the Hong Kong International Sixes 2026. During a special meeting with the champions, Mr. Ashraf praised their outstanding efforts, commitment, and all-round performances, highlighting the significance of bringing such a prestigious international title home to Afghanistan. He noted that overcoming strong opponents in a major international competition was no easy feat, but the team’s hard work, determination, and collective spirit made this historic achievement possible. Mr. Ashraf concluded by wishing the players continued success and many more proud moments for Afghanistan in the years ahead. #Champions | #HongKongSixes
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