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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe journey of Afghanistan\u2019s national cricket team, ascending from minor leagues to achieving Test status, captured the imagination of the nation. Afghan cricketers like Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi became global icons, showcasing their talent and potential in the face of adversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the years that followed, Afghanistan\u2019s cricket team rose from obscurity to international acclaim. It all began in 2007 when, under the leadership of Nawroz Mangal, they were declared joint winners of the inaugural ACC Twenty20 Cup in a nail-biting tied final against Oman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Their ascent continued in 2009 when they earned prestigious One Day International status and advanced to the Super Eight stage in South Africa. In 2010, they secured a spot in the ICC World T20 after conquering the qualifiers in Dubai, marking their debut in ODI cricket in 2012. Their affiliation was upgraded from Affiliate to Associate Member by the ICC in 2013, solidifying their place on the international cricketing map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A moment of national pride arrived in 2015 when Afghanistan made their mark on the grand stage by winning their first-ever World Cup match against Scotland during the ICC Cricket World Cup in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The year 2017 brought another monumental achievement as Afghanistan, along with Ireland, was granted Test status by the ICC, leading to their first Test match against India in 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2018, Afghanistan\u2019s tenacity shone again as they secured qualification for the ICC World Cup 2019. During the World Cup, they displayed unwavering spirit against formidable opponents, earning respect and admiration on the world stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The evolution of Afghanistan cricket is epitomized by players like Mohammad Nabi, who witnessed the gradual growth of Afghan cricket from its beginnings as refugees in Peshawar during the Civil War.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Afghanistan\u2019s journey in cricket is characterized by bravery, a quality encapsulated in their national anthem, D\u0101 D\u0259 B\u0101tor\u0101no Kor, which translates to \u201cThis Is the Home of the Brave.\u201d Their fearless approach to the game and their ability to overcome insurmountable obstacles have propelled cricket to new horizons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Afghanistan\u2019s recent victory against England demonstrates the sport\u2019s continuous evolution through the decades. It affirms their commitment to reaching new heights, showing that they have no intention of slowing down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the face of a tumultuous history shaped by superpower interventions and ensuing struggles, Afghanistan\u2019s embrace of cricket stands as a testament to the indomitable human spirit. The sport not only provided a means of escape from the nation\u2019s misery but also symbolized their determination to rise above challenges and chart a new course toward hope, unity, and progress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A Nation\u2019s Resilience Amidst Adversity In the midst of Afghanistan\u2019s enduring adversity, marked by decades of conflict, political upheaval, and humanitarian crises, the growth of cricket emerges as a remarkable tale of unwavering determination and hope. The nation\u2019s tumultuous history, significantly influenced by external forces, particularly the interventions of the United States and the Soviet […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9539,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[344],"tags":[312,352,477,292],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportzoclock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9544"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportzoclock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportzoclock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportzoclock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportzoclock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9544"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sportzoclock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9544\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9545,"href":"https:\/\/sportzoclock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9544\/revisions\/9545"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportzoclock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9539"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportzoclock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9544"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportzoclock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9544"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportzoclock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9544"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![](\"https:\/\/sportzoclock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/img_2476-1-300x161.jpg\")
Afghanistan\u2019s Historic Moments in Cricket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA Sport That Continues to Evolve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
D\u0101 D\u0259 B\u0101tor\u0101no Kor: Afghanistan\u2019s Brave Cricket Journey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA Victory for Afghanistan: Defeating England<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cricket\u2019s Role in Inspiring Hope and Unity in Afghanistan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n