India continued their dominance in the one-off Test against Afghanistan - declaring at 564/8 in 126 overs and then reduced the visitors to 113/5 at stumps on day two’s play. For India, debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar emerged as the standout performer to pick 3-21 in 15.

UN Women has warned Afghanistan’s new decree could further undermine the rights and safety of women and girls.

Under the Islamic fundamentalist group’s rule, the economy has floundered, malnutrition has soared, and more than half a million jobs have been lost. Most women and girls over 12 have been banned from working and attending school.

Rahmat Shah achieved a Test cricket record for Afghanistan as he put up a fight for the visitors in the one-off Test against India at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur.

Months after Pakistan declared “open war” on Afghanistan, neither side appears ready to back down, despite China’s efforts to mediate.

Afghanistan says Pakistan launched cross-border attacks into its territory, hitting civilian areas and leaving at least three people dead and 14 wounded.

Afghans exposed by a UK data leak remain stuck in Afghanistan, almost a year after it went public.

Afghanistan's DRS troubles continued against India after a needless review against Mohammed Siraj, adding to several missed opportunities in the Test.