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India will face Afghanistan in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket quarter-final on September 28 after Nepal topped Pool A following its rain-washed match against Japan. Afghanistan advanced alongside Nepal, while Japan’s campaign ended without completing its chase.

Pakistani security forces reportedly killed several Afghan Taliban fighters during a border clash in Balochistan after alleged attempts to enter Pakistani territory. The escalation followed Pakistan’s air and drone strikes on Afghanistan, which Kabul said killed four civilians

India produced a clinical seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the first T20I, with Arshdeep Singh claiming three wickets before Abhishek Sharma smashed 82 off 32 balls. Ishan Kishan’s 42 and a 121-run partnership helped India chase 157 comfortably

Afghanistan will host India in a bilateral series for the first time, marking a significant shift in their cricketing journey. India return with Jasprit Bumrah, while Afghanistan rely on their formidable spin attack and growing familiarity with Indian conditions.

For countries, including India, dealing with the Taliban, distinguishing between engagement and recognition provides room for pragmatic diplomacy without abandoning concerns over human rights

The Duleep Trophy enters the semifinal stage with defending champions Central Zone facing confident East Zone, while last year's runners-up South Zone take on North Zone. Rajat Patidar and Tilak Varma will lead strong sides seeking places in the final.

A UN report has linked the November 2025 Red Fort attack in Delhi to AQIS, warning that the group is evolving into a regional terrorist organisation with decentralised cells, financial and logistical networks, while potentially seeking expansion into Bangladesh and neighbouring countries

Afghan counter-narcotics police seized hundreds of kilograms of illicit drugs, including opium and methamphetamine, and arrested seven suspects in Nimroz province. The bust is part of a wider regional crackdown that dismantled a processing laboratory in Helmand

Two children aged 7 and 10 were killed, and a teenager was injured, after a gas cylinder caught fire due to negligence in Afghanistan’s Logar province. The tragedy underscores the ongoing household risks involving domestic gas usage

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has received an official reprimand and one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the third ODI against India in Chennai. He accepted the sanction for running on the pitch repeatedly

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.