Afghanistan v Ireland, 1st T20I, Greater Noida

Shenwari and Shahzad thump Ireland

Mar 8, 2017: Afghanistan's spinners Amir Hamza and Rashid Khan joined forces with batsmen Mohammad Shahzad and Samiullah Shenwari to deliver the side a six-wicket win over Ireland

Associate bowling nominees

Mostly miserly

Jan 16, 2017: Tight, economical performances are to the fore in our pick of the best Associate bowling innings of 2016

Afghanistan v West Indies, World T20 2016, Group 1 Nagpur

Afghanistan's show of selfie-belief

Mar 27, 2016: They don't want to be patronised or praised for potential. Afghanistan want to play Full Members and beat them, just like they did against West Indies

Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Sharjah

Hamza, Nabi help Afghanistan defend 131

Dec 25, 2015: Two halves of contrasting nature brought out all the elements associated with a low-scoring thriller, which Afghanistan clinched by 49 runs as Zimbabwe slumped to 82 all out in Sharjah

Hyderabad and Karachi v Afghanistan A, Hyderabad

Shehzad, Hotak give Afghanistan A big win

Feb 6, 2013: A five-wicket haul from left-arm spinner Hamza Hotak helped Afghanistan A to a commanding nine-wicket victory over Hyderabad and Karachi at the Niaz Stadium