Karim Janat

A social media post by Karim Janat mistakenly led fans to believe Afghanistan batter Rahmat Shah had passed away due to an inaccurate Instagram translation. The post was actually a condolence message for the death of Rahmat Shah's mother, not the cricketer himself. The confusion was clarified, confirming Rahmat Shah is alive.

Punjab Kings players donned black armbands against Rajasthan Royals, honouring teammate Azmatullah Omarzai's late mother. Captain Shreyas Iyer conveyed heartfelt condolences, emphasising team solidarity. Punjab posted a formidable 222/4, showcasing resilience and unity in a high-scoring IPL 2026 encounter.

Riyan Parag's Rajasthan Royals opted to bowl first after winning the toss against Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2025 match. Gujarat Titans, positioned second, aim to top the table with a victory, while Rajasthan Royals seek to improve their standing from ninth. Karim Janat, the Afghan all-rounder, makes his debut for Gujarat Titans in this crucial encounter.

Bowling all-rounder Karim Janat is in line to play his first one-day international in six years following his inclusion on Sunday in the Afghanistan squad for the Asia Cup. The 25-year-old played his lone one-dayer in Zimbabwe in 2017 and made his test debut against Bangladesh in June this year.

Afghanistan's captain Rashid Khan threw his bat at teammate Karim Janat in anger after a miscommunication over a second run during their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 Group 1 match against Bangladesh. The incident occurred in the 20th over with Afghanistan struggling at 107 for 5. Despite Rashid Khan's aggressive intent, the team couldn't capitalize, managing only 115 for 5 in 20 overs against disciplined Bangladesh bowling, led by Rishad Hossain's three wickets.

Afghanistan's T20 World Cup squad, led by Rashid Khan, boast six all-rounders for the tournament in the United States and West Indies. Four frontline batters were unveiled, with a focus on bolstering the lineup. Spinners Mujeeb-ur-Rahman and Noor Ahmad, alongside Rashid and Nabi, are vital. Yet, former captain Hashmatullah Shahidi was left out. Afghanistan kick off against Uganda on June 3.

Pat Cummins, captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad, decided to bowl first after winning the toss against Gujarat Titans. Sunrisers Hyderabad remained unchanged from their previous match. Gujarat Titans included Gerald Coetzee, replacing Karim Janat. Shubman Gill, Gujarat Titans captain, mentioned they would have also preferred to bowl first. He added that the team is focusing on improving each game.

Aggressive batting from Karim Janat and Mohammad Nabi and three wickets from Rashid Khan helped Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 45 runs in the second Twenty20 international in Abu Dhabi on Friday. Janat smacked 53 off 38 balls for his maiden international fifty while Nabi's fiery 15-ball 40 lifted Afghanistan to an impressive 193-5 after they won the toss and batted.

Last year’s runners-up Gujarat Titans will enter the IPL 2026 auction with a purse of Rs 12.9 crore and five available slots, including four for overseas players, as they aim to mount another strong title challenge.

Afghanistan captain Mohammed Nabi won the toss and elected to bat against New Zealand in their final Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup on Sunday.

Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi won the toss and elected to bat against Pakistan in a T20 World Cup Super 12 Group 2 match on Friday.

Afghanistan's T20 World Cup 2024 squad, led by captain Rashid Khan, features a mix of experienced and new talent. With players like Karim Janat, Mohammad Ishaq, and Noor Ahmad, the team aims for success in the tournament against top cricketing nations.

In a thrilling match, India secured a 3-0 victory over Afghanistan in T20I series. The intense game, which saw both teams scoring 212 runs in regular 20 overs, required two Super Overs to determine the winner. Despite initial Super Over ending in a tie, Ravi Bishnoi's exceptional performance in second Super Over led to jubilant celebrations as India emerged victorious.

Medium pacer Karim Janat returned excellent figures of 5/11 and powered Afghanistan to a series-levelling 41-run victory over West Indies in the second T20 International on Saturday.

Afghanistan's Karim Janat grabbed a hat-trick in the final over but Bangladesh held their nerve to sneak a two-wicket win with just a ball to spare in the first T20 international in Sylhet on Friday.

Afghanistan opted to bowl against India in an all-important Super 12 game of the ICC T20 World Cup on Wednesday. Ravichandran Ashwin will play his first white ball game in four years in place of injured Varun Chakravarthy, who has a left-calf issue while Suryakumar Yadav, having recovered from back spasm, is back in pace of Ishan Kishan.

Afghanistan announced their 17-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025, with Rashid Khan captaining the team. Naveen-ul-Haq returns, bolstering the pace attack alongside Fazalhaq Farooqi and others. The squad blends experienced players like Mohammad Nabi and Gulbadin Naib with promising talents, aiming to challenge established teams and make a significant impact in the tournament.

Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi won the toss and opted to bat against Namibia in their Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup, here on Sunday.

Afghanistan skipper Asghar Afghan has equalled Mahendra Singh Dhoni's record of most wins as captain in the men's T20Is. Afghan achieved the feat against Zimbabwe in the second T20I on Friday.

Pat Cummins creates history with back-to-back T20I hat-tricks against Afghanistan, ensuring a strong start from the openers ends on a low. Afghanistan restricted to 148/6 in the T20 World Cup Super Eights clash at Kingstown, St Vincent.

Afghanistan A triumphed over India A by 20 runs in an Emerging Teams Asia Cup T20 semi-final. Despite Ramandeep Singh's fighting half-century, India A fell short, ending at 186/7. Sediqullah Atal and Zubaid Akbari starred for Afghanistan, posting a strong 206/4. Afghanistan A face Sri Lanka A in the final on Sunday.

Durban Super Giants' match against MI Cape Town at Kingsmead was abandoned due to rain after DSG reached 37 without loss in four overs. Devon Conway and Kane Williamson showcased strong batting, with Conway hitting two sixes off Trent Boult. The wash out saw DSG move to the top of the table.

Pacer Matheesha Pathirana became the most expensive player ever in a Lanka Premier League (LPL) auction Tuesday when he was grabbed by Colombo Strikers for a record $120,000. The 21-year-old -- who has an unorthodox slinging delivery style -- broke the $92,000 mark set by Dilshan Madushanka in last year's edition of the T20 tournament.

The final five overs of the match witnessed a spectacular display of power-hitting as India accumulated a staggering 103 runs. Skipper Rohit Sharma and the left-handed Rinku Singh in particular stole the show by smashing an incredible 36 runs off Afghanistan's Karim Janat's final over of the innings, which included a six off a no-ball. Rohit's spectacular knock of 121 runs off 69 balls, supported by an unbeaten 190-run partnership with Rinku Singh, turned the tide, rescuing India from a precarious position.

Bangladesh caoptain Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and opted to bat in their Group B match of the Asia Cup against Afghanistan at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday.

Top Afghan players, including the likes of Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, resumed training on Sunday at the Kabul Cricket Stadium here, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) informed.

India had drafted star batsman Virat Kohli back into the playing eleven in the second Twenty20 against Afghanistan, skipper Rohit Sharma said after he won the toss and elected to field in Indore on Sunday. Kohli will be playing his first T20 international since November 2022 and missed the opener of the three-match series, which the hosts lead 1-0.

Afghanistan's Naveen-ul-Haq is out of the Asia Cup 2025 due to a shoulder injury, confirmed by the Afghanistan Cricket Board. Abdollah Ahmadzai replaces him in the squad. Naveen has played 48 T20Is, taking 67 wickets. Afghanistan started strong, defeating Hong Kong by 94 runs, with Atal and Omarzai shining. They will face Bangladesh on September 16 in Dubai.

Afghanistan A clinched the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 by defeating Sri Lanka A by seven wickets. Chasing 133/7, key performances by Sediqullah Atal and Karim Janat helped them reach the target with three overs to spare at Al Amerat Cricket Ground.

Ace spinner Rashid Khan was Monday named in a strong Afghanistan squad for the five-match Twenty20 international series in Ireland starting next week. The 23-year-old is a key for Afghanistan in Ireland as well as in the Asia Cup (August-September) in United Arab Emirates and Twenty20 World Cup (October-November) in Australia.