Karim Rahimi is a senior cricket correspondent for BBC Pashto and a contributor to Afghanistan International. Covering the remarkable rise of Afghan cricket from refugee camps to World Cups, Rahimi has become one of the most trusted voices on the sport in the region. He reported from Afghanistan’s historic first Test match in Bangalore, the 2019 ODI World Cup, and multiple ICC T20 World Cups. His work goes beyond match reports, exploring the impact of conflict, displacement, and politics on the players and their families. Rahimi’s interviews with stars like Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi are widely echoed in regional and international media. He is known for his measured tone and deep access to the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and team management.