Afghanistan

Shahzad was named Man of the Match.

Afghanistan trump Scotland

Afghanistan secured a 27-run win - and one-nil lead in their two-match series against Scotland - in Sunday's first Twenty20 International at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Wright takes charge in Colombo.

Wright record thrashes Afghanistan

A record-breaking 99 not out from batsman Luke Wright and a thoroughly professional, all-round performance with the ball carried England to a resounding 116-run triumph over Afghanistan.

Shapoor took two wickets and a catch.

Afghans make India work hard for win

Afghanistan were the best of the minnow sides to compete at the World Twenty20 thus far, doing better than Zimbabwe or Ireland despite losing by 23 runs against India in Colombo.

Simmons - buckled to the elements.

Washout in Dublin

The first ODI between Ireland and Afghanistan was washed out without a ball bowled at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground in Dublin.

Mangal addresses the media on Thursday.

Afghans step onto the big stage

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq wants fast-improving teams like Afghanistan to play more international matches against Test-playing nations in order to gauge their progress in a better fashion.