From Kabul to Melbourne, millions are celebrating Afghanistan’s stunning performance. It’s about more than just cricket
Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan celebrates after the Cricket World Cup win over Pakistan. ‘Amid international isolation, Afghanistan’s cricket team has proved itself as the only source for the Afghans to connect with the outer world.’Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan celebrates after the Cricket World Cup win over Pakistan. ‘Amid international isolation, Afghanistan’s cricket team has proved itself as the only source for the Afghans to connect with the outer world.
“Hey mate, hearing about Afghanistan’s success in cricket, I immediately thought of you. Hope you’re doing well and able to enjoy the wins!” an Aussie friend from work texted.“Mubarak, Mubarak,” texted the housemate who had apparently seen the whole game overnight before heading straight to his factory job.
Amid international isolation, Afghanistan’s cricket team has once again proved itself as the only source for the Afghans to connect with the outer world. Afghanistan’s tri-colour flag – now replaced with the white Taliban flag – and the Republic-era anthem are still kept alive by the cricketers on the world stage. It is arguably the only source of joy for millions reeling from a humanitarian crisis under a hardline regime and international sanctions and isolation.
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