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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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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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APL Players’ Draft 2026 | LIVE FROM DUBAI! 🔴 The wait is over! Tune in to the Afghanistan Cricket Board’s official YouTube channel and catch all the action from the APL Players’ Draft Ceremony, live from Dubai! ▶️ Watch live here: youtube.com/live/uYE7RVlVVB8… #APLDraft2026 | #APLT20
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The stage is set! 🤩 We’re just moments away from the APL Players’ Draft, set to get underway at 3:30 PM (AFT). 🙌 #APLDraft2026 | #APLT20
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A landmark moment for Afghanistan as they reach their highest-ever position in the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings 📈 icc-cricket.com/news/afghani…
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𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝑺𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒌𝒂𝒓 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍. 🐐 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒈𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒂𝒕, 𝒂 𝒈𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒔𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝑻𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒌𝒂𝒓 𝒑𝒂𝒊𝒅 𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍. 𝑨 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒂𝒎𝒆. 🇮🇳❤️
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The @ACBofficials National Selection Committee has finalized the AfghanAbdalyan squad for the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026, which is scheduled to take place from November 19 to 29 in Doha, Qatar. Read More: shorturl.at/gae31
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Afghanistan have risen to 6th spot in the ICC ODI Rankings - their highest-ever position!
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ICYMI: Noor Ahmad bagged his maiden five-fer in T20Is to help Afghanistan complete a 3-0 sweep against Zimbabwe 🎯
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Spell-binding Spell from @noor_ahmad_15 at Sharjah.. What a player! What a wonderful player 👏 @MawoyoTinotenda
𝐀 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫-𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝟓/𝟏𝟑 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐨𝐫! 🙌 @noor_ahmad_15 was simply sensational with the ball in the third and final T20I against Zimbabwe! 👏 #AfghanAtalan | #AFGvZIM | #GloriousNationVictoriousTeam
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A stellar effort from Afghanistan’s bowlers leads them to a 3-0 T20I series sweep against Zimbabwe 👌 📝: icc-cricket.com/matches/2746…
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A moment to cherish for young fast-bowling all-rounder Abdullah Tarakhil as he receives his maiden T20I cap from Rashid Khan! 👏 A special moment he will remember for a long, long time! 👏 #AfghanAtalan | #AFGvZIM | #GloriousNationVictoriousTeam
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THE HISTORIC MOMENT. ✍️
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congratulations to everyone @ACBofficials @GbNaib @NaseebAFGcric
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𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚, 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗔 𝗙𝗘𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚! ❤️ #TurnItUpToSix #HongKongSixes #M品牌活動#大型體育活動事務委員會#政府資助計劃 #MMarkEvents #MajorSportsEventsCommittee
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CHAMPIONS OF THE HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL SIXES 2026! 🏆 Afghanistan defeated Australia in the final with a brilliant performance to lift the Hong Kong International Sixes 2026 trophy for the first time. 👏 A special well done to Gulbadin Naib, Imran Mir, Karim Janat, Sediqullah Pacha, Nangyal Kharoti, and Farmanullah Safi, along with head coach Karim Khan Sadiq, for their outstanding contributions throughout the tournament. 💪 Congratulations to the entire team and all Afghan cricket fans on this historic triumph! Proud of our champions! 🏆 #HK6 | #HongKongSixes2026
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Hello, @CricketAus we are the champions. Afghanistan conquer the Hong Kong International Sixes 2026, defeating Cricket Australia in the final! Proud of our champions. Proud of Afghanistan!
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