Nawroz Mangal

Afghanistan captain Nawroz Mangal powered his side to a formidable position with a bristling unbeaten 168 on the opening day of the Intercontinental Cup game against Kenya in Nairobi

A round-up of the fifth day's action of the ICC World Cricket League Division One in Netherlands

A round-up of the matches on the first day of the ICC World Cricket League Division 1 tournament in the Netherlands

Afghanistan's rapid rise up the world rankings, and ultimately a place at the World Twenty20, has captured the hearts and minds of the cricket world

A triumphant Afghanistan team returned home to a joyous welcome from hundreds of fans after securing a place at the World Twenty20 tournament in West Indies.

There is no challenge too daunting for Afghanistan cricket at the moment. Riding on the momentum that won the World Twenty20 Qualifier they pulled off a sensational chase of 494 to beat Canada in the Intercontinental Cup

Ireland, Scotland, USA and Afghanistan all warmed up for the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifiers with victories

Afghanistan seized the initiative on the second day of their Intercontinental Cup game against Ireland at Dambulla, reaching 263 for 3 at stumps with Shabir Noori, on 44 not out, and Mohammad Shahzad, unbeaten on 60 from only 62 balls, holding firm.

Twenty wickets fell on the first day of Netherlands and Afghanistan's ICC Intercontinental Cup clash at Amstelveen, as the home side gained a 74-run lead

Will Luke gives marks out of ten to the top six Associates in the World Cup Qualifiers

A round-up of matches from the final round in the Super Eights of the World Cup Qualifiers tournament in South Africa

Afghanistan held their own against one of the pre-tournament favourites, Scotland, in a tense and impressive 42-run win in Benoni, successfully defending 280

Afghanistan's unquenchable confidence drove them unerringly to a convincing 60-run win over Bermuda, condemning them to their second loss in as many days

Nawroz Mangal has been suspended for two matches for maintaining a slow over rate during his team's 13-run win against Hong Kong at Belgrano

Round-up of the fifth day's matches from the Asian Cricket Council Elite Trophy

Round-up of the third day's matches from the Asian Cricket Council Elite Trophy

The one remaining semi-final place in the World Cricket League Division Five went to Afghanistan after Singapore failed to beat Japan by a convincing enough margin