Afghanistan Cricket refers to the national cricket team of Afghanistan, which represents the country in international cricket competitions. The team is governed by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and has gained recognition in the cricketing world since its ascent to the international stage. Afghanistan became a Full Member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2017, allowing them to compete in Test matches alongside One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). The team has demonstrated significant growth and talent, particularly through participation in the ICC Cricket World Cup and the ICC T20 World Cup. Afghanistan’s cricketing success is attributed to the passion for the sport among its players and supporters, as well as the infrastructure and development programs implemented by the ACB. The team’s rise has also served as a source of national pride and unity for the country amidst various social and political challenges.
Afghanistan's cricket team enters the Champions Trophy facing South Africa amidst political tension and calls for boycotts due to Taliban's ban on women's sports. Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi emphasizes a focus…