The History Of The Afghanistan Cricket Team

Afghanistan cricket team has made significant progress and achieved notable milestones in international cricket. Here's an overview of their history up to that point:

1. Early Years:

2. Cricket in Afghanistan started to gain popularity in the late 20th century, primarily among Afghan refugees in Pakistan. The Afghanistan Cricket Federation (ACF) was formed in 1995, and in 2001, the country became an affiliate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

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4. Associate Membership:

5. Afghanistan was granted associate membership by the ICC in 2013, allowing them to participate in more significant cricket competitions.

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7. Rise in Limited Overs Cricket:

8. Afghanistan gained prominence in limited-overs cricket formats, particularly One Day Internationals (ODI) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20). They participated in various ICC World Cricket League (WCL) divisions, climbing up the ranks to Division One.

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10. ICC World Cup Qualification:

11. In 2015, Afghanistan achieved a historic milestone by qualifying for the ICC Cricket World Cup for the first time. They had an impressive showing, beating Scotland and recording their first ever World Cup victory.

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13. Full Membership:

14. In June 2017, Afghanistan was granted full membership status by the ICC, making them one of the 12 Test playing nations.

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16. Test Cricket Debut:

17. Afghanistan played their inaugural Test match against India in June 2018 in Bengaluru. While they lost the match, it was a historic moment for Afghan cricket.

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19. T20 Success:

20. Afghanistan team has been particularly successful in T20. They qualified for the ICC T20 World Cup multiple times and often showcased their talents against some of the top cricketing nations.

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22. Development of Cricket at Home:

23. Despite challenges related to security and infrastructure, cricket continued to grow within Afghanistan. The country has produced several talented players who have gained recognition in various T20 leagues around the world.

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25. Players in International Leagues:

26. Afghanistan players, such as Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, have become highly sought-after players in various T20 leagues globally, including the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Big Bash League (BBL).

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