IOC warns Afghanistan over women's access to sport The International Olympic Committee warned Afghanistan's Taliban rulers that allowing women and young girls safe access to sport was a condition for the country's representation … Athletics • 06 Dec 22
Dockrell hits decisive run as Ireland secure T20 series Ireland sealed the T20I series against Afghanistan with a thrilling, rain-affected win in the decider at Stormont, coming out on top by seven wickets with … Cricket • 17 Aug 22
Afghanistan beat Ireland to level series Ireland's T20 international series against Afghanistan is level at 2-2 with one match to play after the tourists triumphed by 27 runs in a rain-delayed … Cricket • 15 Aug 22
Ireland take control of series with another Belfast win A fine bowling performance set Ireland up for a five-wicket win over Afghanistan to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series. Cricket • 11 Aug 22
Ireland beat Afghanistan by seven wickets Ireland clinched their first home T20 International win of the season by beating Afghanistan by seven wickets in Belfast. Cricket • 09 Aug 22
Taliban tactics lead to Cricket Australia postponement Australia has postponed its first-ever Test against Afghanistan after the country's ruling Taliban regime effectively banned women from playing the sport. Cricket • 05 Nov 21
ICC adopts wait-and-watch approach on Afghanistan The governing International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken a wait-and-watch approach on Afghanistan but will discuss the game's fate in the country in a board … Cricket • 10 Oct 21
Afghan cricket making changes since Taliban takeover The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has sacked Hamid Shinwari as its chief executive and replaced him with Naseeb Khan, the second major change in the … Cricket • 22 Sep 21
Stirling century to no avail as Ireland whitewashed 3-0 Despite yet another century from Paul Stirling, his fourth in the last six games, Ireland were whitewashed 3-0 by Afghanistan in the World Cup qualifiers … Cricket • 26 Jan 21
Tough job for Ireland to lift game for final Afghan ODI Ireland's men's cricketers head into the final World League Cricket series game against Afghanistan on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi still licking their wounds from Sunday's … Cricket • 25 Jan 21
Ireland well beaten by Afghanistan to dent WC hopes Irelands men's team lost to Afghanistan by seven wickets in their second world cup qualifying tie in Abu Dhabi to fall 2-0 behind in the … Cricket • 24 Jan 21
Ireland vow to learn from mistakes against Afghanistan Having lost their opening World Cup qualifier against Afghanistan by 16 runs on Thursday, Ireland will look to bounce back against their old foes in … Cricket • 22 Jan 21
Balbirnie rues missed opportunity in World Cup clash Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie was left pondering what might have been as his side were beaten by Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi. Cricket • 21 Jan 21
Ireland fall short against Afghans in opening qualifier Ireland lost their opening match of three against Afghanistan in the World Cup qualifiers by 16 runs in Abu Dhabi. Cricket • 21 Jan 21
Preview: Ireland braced for latest joust with Afghans John Kenny looks ahead to the three World Cup qualifiers series against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi. Cricket • 20 Jan 21
Ireland's ODI with UAE gets the go ahead for Monday Ireland have received good news with confirmation that Monday's one-day international against UAE is set to go ahead. Cricket • 17 Jan 21
Another match suspended due to Covid issue in Abu Dhabi Ireland's encounter against the UAE, scheduled for Thursday, has been postponed as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 situation in Abu Dhabi. Cricket • 13 Jan 21
Ireland agree to facilitate delay to Afghan matches Ireland's One Day International fixtures with Afghanistan in the upcoming World Cup Super League series in the UAE have been delayed. Cricket • 06 Jan 21
Ireland to play series against UAE and Afghanistan Irelands men's cricket side, led by Captain Andy Balbirnie, will be back action in January 2021 in a series of one day internationals against the … Cricket • 10 Dec 20
Ireland to take on Afghanistan in ODI series The Afghanistan Cricket Board have announced that they will host Ireland's men's side for a three-match One Day International (ODI) series in January Cricket • 17 Nov 20
Afghanistan batsman Tarakai dies aged 29 Afghanistan opener Najeeb Tarakai has died from injuries sustained in a road accident last week. Cricket • 06 Oct 20
O'Brien seals dramatic win for Ireland over Afghanistan Kevin O'Brien's last-ball six led to Ireland claiming a consolation win over Afghanistan in their Twenty20 series following a dramatic super over at Greater Noida … Cricket • 10 Mar 20
Ireland slump to second defeat as series slips away Ireland have lost their second T20 test against Afghanistan, going down by 21 runs in Noida on Sunday. Cricket • 08 Mar 20
Ireland undone by Afghanistan and rain in milestone tie Ireland's 1000th match ended in defeat as Afghanistan prevailed in their T20 encounter after rain cut short an an entertaining match at the Shaheed Vijay … Cricket • 06 Mar 20
Deutrom: Major venue 'key' to Cricket Ireland future Warren Deutrom says developing a new home for Irish cricket is "key" to the future. Cricket • 03 Mar 20
