The Afghanistan cricket team achieved a historic victory against England, scoring 285 runs. Their spinners then outperformed England’s batsmen.
Afghanistan entered the World Cup with support from ‘Amul’ and guidance from British coach Jonathan Trott and Indian mentor Ajay Jadeja.
Karim Sadiq, an Afghan cricket pioneer, shared his experiences from refugee camps and later established a cricket academy in Jalalabad.
Taj Malik, known as the father of Afghan cricket, also grew up in refugee camps, dreaming of building a national cricket team for Afghanistan.
Cricket has been a unifying factor in the lives of Afghan refugees, offering a sense of identity and purpose.
Afghanistan’s cricket academies are nurturing young talents aiming to play in leagues like the IPL and PSL.
India’s ‘Neighborhood First’ policy and ICC support have boosted Afghan cricket, while Pakistan is also providing assistance.
Sponsorship from ‘Amul’ is expanding the reach of Afghan cricket, possibly linked to Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan’s visit to Amul in 1969.
