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“This is a game that can bring Afghanistan together and be a very good tool for peace and stability,” Mohammad Nabi Eisakhil, Afghanistan's 30-year-old captain says.
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| An Afghan cricket player prepares to bowl at a friendly game on the outskirts of Kabul. — AFP |
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| An Afghan cricket batsman hits the ball during a friendly game in a field at the Chaman-e- Huzuri ground in Kabul. — AFP |
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| An Afghan cricket player bats during a friendly game in front of the ruined Darul Aman Palace in Kabul. — AFP |
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| An Afghan cricket player bats in front of the ruined Darul Aman Palace in Kabul. — AFP |
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| Afghan men plays cricket as a NATO helicopter flies overhead during a friendly game in front of the ruined Darul Aman Palace in Kabul. — AFP |
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| An Afghan cricket player fields the ball during a friendly game in a field at the Chaman-e- Huzuri ground in Kabul. — AFP |
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| An Afghan cricket player fields the ball during a friendly game in a field at the Chaman-e- Huzuri ground in Kabul. — AFP |
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| An Afghan cricket batsman hits the ball during a friendly game in a field at the Chaman-e- Huzuri ground in Kabul. — AFP |
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| An Afghan cricket player bats during a friendly game on the outskirts of Kabul. — AFP |
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Jan 31, 2015 09:43pm
Lovely photo essay. Indian reader. One of the reasons why I keep coming back too the Dawn..Thank you for the hard work..
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Jan 31, 2015 11:37pm
Wishing Team Afghanistan and fans much success in the World Cup.
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Feb 01, 2015 03:54pm
It's true cricket brings peace in Afghanistan and energy of youth used in constructive way.
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Feb 01, 2015 07:27pm
It breaks my heart to see the ruins in the background. But,my hats off to these youngsters who are rebuilding their lives by using the game of cricket as a tool. I love you my Afhgan kids!! Muquarrab Uncle from Washington, DC, United States of Amrica.
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Feb 02, 2015 03:38pm
Commentary about last picture
Use of the feet and the batsman whacks this off-the-ground for a clean hit clearing the fence easily.
The pitch as well as ground is very GROSSY (Pardon! no gross even on the surrounding moutains).
This multi-color team (except the umpire who appears to be dressed properly) can beat any coloured team.
This whole team is right handed with the evidence that No Pointer for a wide on leg side.
I am much impressed by the gross-less pitch, the bowl will turn, swing a bit but will not dissemble the wickets in any case (lolz);
BUT WHERE ARE THE BAILS???. Oh my gosh ! The third umpire would have very hard time when checking for a stump or run out.
I see there has been no rain on the ground for some time, but hopefully there will be rain of SIXES from Afghan team in the World Cup!
They will mark history, I am sure.
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Feb 02, 2015 03:56pm
Nice pictures
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Feb 02, 2015 05:47pm
Why is there no grass?
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Feb 02, 2015 07:13pm
Lets build cricket grounds for them, in each town and city.
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Feb 02, 2015 08:21pm
Love Afghanistan and its People....... From Pak
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Feb 02, 2015 09:35pm
I'm rooting for Afghanistan this world cup. Indian reader
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Feb 02, 2015 10:43pm
Batters play better than Dhawan & Co
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Feb 03, 2015 01:26pm
One of the positive predicaments of Agfhan refugees!
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Feb 03, 2015 11:45pm
We Indians love to eat Afghan Pomegranates...
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Feb 05, 2015 07:20am
bilal …FYI-its grass not gross !!!!
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Feb 05, 2015 08:35am
Read Khalid Hussaini and you'll realize how beautiful Afghanistan once was
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Feb 05, 2015 01:02pm
good sign.... drop guns,take bats!
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