Rahmat Shah

India dominated day two of the Test against Afghanistan. Hosts declared at 564/8, with centuries from Shubman Gill and KL Rahul. Debutant Manav Suthar impressed with three wickets. Afghanistan ended the day at 113/5, trailing by 451 runs. Rahmat Shah reached 1,000 Test runs. India is in a strong position to win.

A social media post by Karim Janat mistakenly led fans to believe Afghanistan batter Rahmat Shah had passed away due to an inaccurate Instagram translation. The post was actually a condolence message for the death of Rahmat Shah's mother, not the cricketer himself. The confusion was clarified, confirming Rahmat Shah is alive.

Speaking ahead of Afghanistan's one-off Test against India in New Chandigarh, starting on Saturday, Shahidi said the team needs a more comprehensive Test schedule to continue its development.

Rishabh Pant achieved a significant milestone, becoming the third Indian wicketkeeper to play 50 Test matches. At 28, he joins legends Dhoni and Kirmani. Despite recent career challenges, Pant's Test record remains exceptional, marked by match-winning performances and a strong batting average. This achievement underscores his enduring value in the longest format of the game.

Manav Suthar received his first India Test cap on Saturday. The Rajasthan all-rounder was presented with the cap before the Afghanistan Test. Suthar is a 23-year-old left-arm spinner and lower-order batsman. He earned his call-up after strong domestic performances. This debut marks a significant step for the young cricketer.

Spinners Expected To Dominate Blazing-Hot Clash

Afghanistan's seasoned batter Rahmat Shah is confident that their experience of playing in India will be beneficial for the upcoming Test against New Zealand. He noted their familiarity with Indian conditions and recent technical adjustments, aiming to provide a tough challenge to the WTC champions.

Defending champions Afghanistan skittled Ireland out for 187 on the first day of the ICC Intercontinental Cup final in Dubai on Tuesday.

Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi remained unbeaten on 179 as Afghanistan trails Zimbabwe by 71 runs after a rain-hit fourth day of the first Test. Rahmat Shah scored 234 in a 364-run partnership with Shahidi, while rain halted play at 515/3. Both teams face slim chances of victory with more rain forecast for the final day.

Rahmat Shah's remarkable 139-run performance significantly bolstered Afghanistan's position in the second Test against Zimbabwe, finishing the third day at 291 for 7 with a lead of 205 runs. Ismat Alam supported with a solid 64. Despite early setbacks, Shah's resilience helped Afghanistan recover. Blessing Muzarabani was Zimbabwe's top bowler, taking 4 wickets for 71 runs.

Hashmatullah Shahidi will captain Afghanistan in their first ICC Champions Trophy, starting February 19. Key players include Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rashid Khan, and Mohammad Nabi. Spinner Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman will miss the tournament. Afghanistan's group matches are against South Africa, England, and Australia.

Rahmat Shah smashed an unbeaten century to guide Afghanistan to a seven-wicket victory over Ireland in their second one-day international in Abu Dhabi. Rahmat hit two sixes and 10 fours in his 103 from 109 balls as the Afghans reached their victory target of 260 with 28 balls to spare, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

Rahmat Shah's sensational 231 not out, along with Hashmatullah Shahidi's 141 not out, set a new record for Afghanistan with a partnership of 361 runs against Zimbabwe on the third day of the first Test. The Afghan duo showcased remarkable resilience as they closed at 425/2, narrowing Zimbabwe's first-innings lead by 161 runs.

Rashid Khan's return to Test cricket saw him taking 11 wickets, including a seven-wicket haul, in Afghanistan's 72-run win over Zimbabwe. Playing his first Test in three years, Rashid overcame a back injury. Key performances from Rahmat Shah and debutant Ismat Alam also contributed to the victory.

Veteran Sean Williams scores 154, guiding Zimbabwe to 586 all out, their highest Test score in 23 years. Afghanistan trail by 491 runs, ending day two at 95 for two. Williams formed a 163-run partnership with captain Craig Ervine, who also hit a century.

Talk about maturing quickly and the Afghanistan cricket team would stand up to lead. The team that has been boasting about strong T20 players, who can score quick runs and put up a challenging total, are now positioning themselves as a side that can have patience and chase decent targets too.

Sikandar Raza and Newman Nyamhuri on Thursday claimed three wickets each, limiting Afghanistan to 157 runs on Day 1 of the second Test in Bulawayo. Following a delayed start, Zimbabwe ended the day at 6-0, benefitting from skipper Craig Ervine's decision to bowl first after winning the toss.