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Narco-trafficking kingpin Navpreet Singh deported from Turkiye: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Singh had obtained Turkish citizenship under a fake identity and was involved in smuggling heroin and methamphetamine from Afghanistan to India
'He is a God-gifted talent': Rashid Khan on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi - and the skill that is 'hardly' seen at such a young age | EXCLUSIVE
Rashid Khan believes Afghanistan needs to find solutions in the powerplay, while India's fearless young batters have caught his eye. The Afghanistan star explains what makes Abhishek Sharma a ‘very big package’ for Team India and calls 15-year-old Vaibhav Soo…
Why India are playing as 'away' team in Delhi for Afghanistan T20I series: Explained
Cricket News: India will begin their three-match T20I series against Afghanistan with the first match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday. While the matc.
Does Vaibhav Sooryavanshi have a new-ball problem? Indian teen sensation set to be tested by Afghanistan pace attack
Does Vaibhav Sooryavanshi have a new-ball problem? Analysis of the Indian teen's early-over dismissals as Afghanistan's Farooqi and Naveen circle in Delhi.
Why is Afghanistan playing home series in India? Explaining how New Delhi came to host IND vs. AFG T20I series
Why is Afghanistan playing its home series in India? Explaining how New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium came to host the IND vs AFG T20Is under ACB hosting rights.
‘His time will come’: Ajinkya Rahane wants India to drop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to play Sanju Samson in Afghanistan T20Is
Ajinkya Rahane backed Sanju Samson to return to India's top three against Afghanistan and advised patience with teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
'Assault on sovereignty': India condemns Pakistan airstrikes on Afghan territory
India has strongly condemned Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghan territory, deeming them a severe threat to regional peace and Afghanistan's sovereignty. These strikes, which resulted in numerous civilian casualties including women and children, have escalated te…
Opportunity knocks for Jaiswal, Rahul in India's final ODI against Afghanistan
India aims for significant scores from KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal in the final ODI against Afghanistan. Jaiswal seeks a big knock to secure his top-order spot amidst competition. Rahul faces a shift in batting position due to team combination changes. Hars…
BCCI confirms Harshit Rana's return: Will India hand KKR star a spot in Chennai's dead rubber vs. Afghanistan?
Fast-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana has completed his rehab and has been added to the India squad for the final IND vs AFG ODI in Chennai.
Harshit Rana added to India squad for third ODI against Afghanistan
Pacer Harshit Rana has joined the India squad for the third ODI against Afghanistan. He completed his rehabilitation from a knee injury. Rana suffered a ligament strain in his right knee earlier. He underwent surgery in February. India has already sealed the …
Central Asia’s Relations With Taliban-ruled Afghanistan Continue to Deepen
In April, the first Afghanistan-Central Asia Consultative Dialogue was held in Kabul, highlighting the considerable development of relations over the last five years.
‘Yes, I was’: Shubman Gill admits he was chasing double hundred after battling cramps vs Afghanistan
Shubman Gill's brilliant 154 powered India to a massive 402 and a series win against Afghanistan. Battling cramps, Gill revealed he aimed for a double century, emphasising his goal to convert starts into match-defining innings. The skipper expressed confidenc…
Will Russia-Taliban military pact help India and hurt Pak? What we know so far
The deal is likely to boost Afghanistan’s defence capabilities amid recent military tensions with Pakistan. Moscow is also seeking Taliban’s help to counter terror groups such as IS-K, which poses a threat to Central Asia, traditionally seen as Russia’s strat…
Afghanistan in India 2026
Fixtures, results and scorecards from Afghanistan's tour of India, featuring a one-off Test and three ODIs.
JKCA's Rajesh Dhar named Indian team manager for Afghanistan series
Jammu's Rajesh Dhar will manage the Indian men's cricket team for the upcoming series against Afghanistan. The tour includes a Test match and a three-match ODI series. Dhar, a seasoned cricket administrator and coach, expressed pride in serving the national t…
India squad for Afghanistan series: From Shubman Gill to Shikhar Dhawan, Gurnoor Brar fan club keeps growing
Gurnoor Brar, a towering 25-year-old pacer, earned his maiden India call-up for Tests and ODIs, impressing selectors with his searing pace and disconcerting bounce. Having been noticed by Shubman Gill, Shikhar Dhawan, and Ashish Nehra, Brar's journey highligh…
India squad for Afghanistan series: Rishabh Pant loses Test vice-captaincy, ODI spot
Rishabh Pant has been replaced as Test vice-captain by KL Rahul and dropped from the ODI squad. Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja are rested for workload management and a knee niggle respectively. Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya await fitness clearance for th…
Have Axar Patel and Ravindra been dropped? Ajit Agarkar explains reason for absence in IND vs AFG Test and ODI 2026 squads
When the BCCI announced India's squads for the Afghanistan Test and ODI series on May 19. The two most striking absentees were Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel, who have, between them, dominated India's spin bowling for the better part of a decade.
'Only ready for T20s': Ajit Agarkar on Mohammed Shami exclusion from IND vs AFG Test and ODI series squad
Mohammed Shami was not selected in India's Test and ODI squad against Afghanistan as his long absence from the national team continues.
No Sanju Samson in India squad for IND vs AFG ODI series 2026 as Ishan Kishan picked over CSK star
Sanju Samson has been left out of the squad for India's upcoming series against Afghanistan despite being in the best of form with the bat in IPL 2026.
Who is Gurnoor Brar? Punjab pacer earns maiden India test call-up for Afghanistan clash after impressing Shubman Gill and Gujarat Titans
Punjab pacer Gurnoor Brar earned his maiden Test call-up for the upcoming match against Afghanistan, with Jasprit Bumrah rested. The 6-foot-5 bowler, inspired by Dale Steyn, impressed Shubman Gill and Shikhar Dhawan early in his career. Brar's consistent red-…
Who is Harsh Dubey? Vidarbha all-rounder named in India Test squad for Afghanistan match
India has selected new talent for the upcoming Test against Afghanistan. Spinners Manav Suthar and Harsh Dubey, along with pacer Gurnoor Brar, receive their first Test call-ups. Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja are rested. KL Rahul is named vice-captain. Pr…
India squad for Afghanistan series: Full list of players for India vs Afghanistan Test, ODI series
BCCI has announced the Indian ODI and Test squads for the upcoming series against Afghanistan next month.
India vs Afghanistan 2026: Rohit’s Fitness Under Scanner, Pant May Lose Vice-Captaincy as BCCI Faces Big Selection Calls
India vs Afghanistan 2026: Rohit’s Fitness Under Scanner, Pant May Lose Vice-Captaincy as BCCI Faces Big Selection Callspragativadi.com
Centre notifies Citizenship Rules Amendment, introduces passport declaration requirement for applicants from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh
Under the revised provision, ‘applicants must either confirm that they do not hold such a passport or provide detailed information if they do, including passport number, date and place of issue, and date of expiry’
BREAKINGIND vs AFG Squad Live: Bumrah workload, Rohit fitness headline the selection meet
India vs Afghanistan Squad Announcement Live Updates: The national selectors are set for an important meeting today as they finalise India’s squads f
Govt amends Citizenship Rules, 2009
New rules require applicants from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh seeking Indian citizenship to declare their passport status. Those with active passports must submit details and surrender them within 15 days of approval. This amendment applies to non-M…
At SCO Security Heads Meeting, Russia Stakes Out ‘Full-fledged Partnership’ With Taliban-ruled Afghanistan
Russia's Sergei Shoigu also said that "a return of third-country military infrastructure to Afghanistan or the deployment of new military facilities in neighboring states" would be "unacceptable."
Can Afghanistan Anchor a New Energy Route Around Hormuz?
The ongoing standoff in the Strait of Hormuz between the United States and Iran is forcing a rethink about regional energy and trade routes. Afghanistan is a potential lynchpin of a new route that circumvents the Hormuz choke point, but Taliban control of the…