Harare, Feb 4 (IANS) Aaron George hit a stroke-filled 115 as five-time champions India pulled off a record run-chase to storm into the final of the 2026 ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup with a seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in the second semi-final at the Harare Sports Club on Wednesday. Chasing a daunting 311, India rode on George’s 115 off 104 balls, laced with 15 fours and two sixes at a strike-rate of 110.58 to complete a daunting chase. Explosive half-centuries by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (6…
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Windhoek, Jan 18 (IANS) Right-hand batter Aqil Khan Obaid has replaced Hafieezullah Zadran in Afghanistan’s U19 World Cup squad after the latter was ruled out of the tournament owing to a wrist fracture that he sustained during the team’s campaign opener against South Africa. Aqil was named one of the three reserve players alongside Fahim Qasemi and Izat Noor, who had travelled with the side, when the team announced the Mahboob Khan-led 15-member squad.“The Event Technical Committee of the…
Kabul, Jan 9 (IANS) Afghanistan have announced their 15-member squad for the U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 with Mahboob Khan leading the side that boasts a host of talented players.Afghanistan had secured their spot in the marquee tournament by clinching the Asia Qualifier last year, during which they enjoyed an unbeaten run. They would squeeze past Nepal on net run rate to confirm their qualification.Later last year, Afghanistan got the better of Nepal at the U19 Asia Cup, with Uzairullah Ni…