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Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat against India in the third ODI in Chennai. India brought back Prasidh Krishna, Harsh Dubey and Nitish Kumar Reddy as they seek a 3-0 series sweep after securing an unassailable lead.

The BCCI has added pacer Harshit Rana to India's squad for the third and final ODI against Afghanistan. Having completed rehabilitation at the Centre of Excellence, Rana has joined the team in Chennai ahead of the series finale.

Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy paused his post-match press conference after India’s win over Afghanistan to take a call from his mother. The heartwarming moment went viral after the BCCI shared the clip, drawing widespread praise from fans online.

Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 84 guided India to a seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in a rain-shortened ODI. Gurnoor Brar impressed on debut with three wickets, while Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s 102 went in vain as India chased 194 comfortably in Dharamsala

India pacer Prasidh Krishna believes the ODI series against Afghanistan will help the team identify the right combinations and build momentum ahead of the 2027 World Cup. He also spoke about adapting across formats and embracing responsibility within the squad.

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan expressed concern over the detention of at least 30 women in Herat and allegations of excessive force by Taliban authorities. The UN urged respect for fundamental freedoms and called for an end to restrictions on women

Afghanistan accused Pakistan of conducting airstrikes in Khost, Kunar, and Paktika provinces, killing 13 civilians and injuring 14. The attacks mark a new escalation in border tensions, with both countries blaming each other for supporting militant groups and cross-border violence

India urged the UN to revise its Afghanistan sanctions regime, calling for incentives over punishment to reflect changed political realities. It highlighted humanitarian aid, development projects, and continued engagement with Afghan authorities to support stability and the Afghan people 

At the UN, India sharply criticized Pakistan over alleged airstrikes in Afghanistan, trade restrictions and the “Fitna al-Hindustan” directive. Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni accused Islamabad of hypocrisy, misinformation and violating international norms, while reaffirming India’s opposition to terrorism

Shubman Gill’s 126 and Rishabh Pant’s 81 powered India to 475/6 at lunch on Day 2 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan. Despite three wickets in the session, Afghanistan struggled to contain India’s batting dominance at New Chandigarh.

KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan’s 139-run partnership put India in control at 209/2 against Afghanistan on Day 1 of the one-off Test in Mullanpur. Rahul remained unbeaten on 81 as India dominated the afternoon session after a solid stand.

The FIFA Council approved a historic amendment allowing Afghan female players to compete in official international matches. This decision enables the FIFA-supported "Afghan Women United" squad to represent their country, overcoming barriers faced since 2021 to ensure inclusion and sporting dignity

Rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban risk strengthening militant networks instead of eliminating them

US strategy to involve Kurds in a ground offensive against Iran may set the entire West Asia on fire

An alleged Pakistani airstrike on Kabul’s Umid addiction treatment hospital killed over 400 people and injured at least 250, with Taliban officials blaming Pakistan and international figures expressing concern over rising civilian casualties and escalating tensions.

Afghan analyst Ajmal Sohail accused Pakistan’s ISI of targeting Chinese projects in Afghanistan, aiming to preserve CPEC’s strategic role. Arms shipments to anti-Taliban groups in Wakhan Corridor highlight proxy conflicts, regional insecurity, and Pakistan’s efforts to influence Beijing-Kabul engagement

At the UN Security Council, Pakistan’s envoy Asim Iftikhar Ahmad inadvertently admitted responsibility, acknowledging that India’s humanitarian aid to Afghanistan was being destroyed by Pakistan’s actions.

All wars end in negotiations — the only question is who sits down first and who holds the better cards, as history shows

Afghan forces conducted retaliatory strikes on Pakistani military posts along the Durand Line after cross-border air raids by Pakistan. Clashes in Kandahar, Khost, and Jalalabad have killed and captured soldiers, marking the heaviest fighting in years along the tense border

Afghanistan’s men’s cricket team will play a Test match followed by a three-match ODI series in India. The Test will be held in Chandigarh (June 6-10), while the ODIs will take place in Dharamshala, Lucknow, and Chennai