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Oman opener Aamir Kaleem etched his name in cricket history by becoming the oldest batter to score a half-century against India, surpassing a 79-year-old record. His impressive 64-run innings against India marked a historic moment, also making him the oldest to hit a T20I fifty against a full member nation.

Mohammad Nabi unleashed a stunning display by hitting five consecutive sixes against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2025. He brought up his half-century off just 20 balls, the joint fastest by an Afghanistan batter.

Azmatullah Omarzai set a new record with the fastest fifty by an Afghanistan batter in T20Is. His explosive innings helped Afghanistan dominate Hong Kong in the opening match of Asia Cup 2025 in Abu Dhabi.

Sikandar Raza, at 39, has achieved the number one all-rounder ranking in ICC Men’s ODI, driven by consistent performances with both bat and ball during the series against Sri Lanka. Despite Zimbabwe's series loss, Raza's individual brilliance stood out, highlighted by back-to-back half-centuries and impactful bowling.

Afghanistan’s rise from ICC’s lower divisions to Asia’s No. 2 white-ball team is cricket’s most remarkable story of the last decade. From inspiring World Cup campaigns to a T20 semifinal run, they’ve surpassed Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, uniting a nation through hope, resilience, and a fearless brand of cricket.

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.