Ireland will play their first Test match overseas after it was confirmed that they will take on Afghanistan in the Indian city of Dehra Dun in March next year.

Afghanistan coach Phil Simmons believes his team had a 'brilliant' Asia Cup campaign despite them only winning two games at the tournament.

Afghanistan batsman Mohammad Shahzad said he 'planned to hit every ball' after smashing a century to help his side tie their Asia Cup clash against India in Dubai on Tuesday.

On the back of a masterful ton by Mohammad Shahzad, Afghanistan held on as they played to a thrilling tie against India in their Super Four Asia Cup clash in Dubai on Tuesday.

Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed gave high praise to Afghanistan's spinners even though the new Test nation fell to a narrow defeat against neighbours in the Asia Cup on Friday.

Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali, and Afghanistan duo of Asghar Afghan and Rashid Khan have all been fined 15 per cent of their match fees.

Spin sensation Rashid Khan took four wickets to help Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by six wickets in the second T20I in Dehradun on Tuesday and wrap up a series victory with one to spare.

Rashid Khan took three wickets as Afghanistan drew first blood in the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, winning by a comfortable margin of 45 runs in Dehradun, India.

Afghanistan have included four spinners in their squad for their historic inaugural Test against India that starts on 14 June. Slow-bowlers Rashid Khan and Mujeeb...

The Proteas and hosts England will contest the opening game of the 2019 World Cup on 30 May at the Oval, according to an article posted on the ESPNCricinfo website.