Afghanistan cricket team gets heroes’ welcome after securing ICC World Cup berth

Updated On Mar 28, 2018 04:20 pm IST
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Afghanistan cricket team players stand with trophies after winning 2019 ICC World Cup qualifiers. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Mar 28, 2018 04:20 pm IST

Afghanistan cricket team players stand with trophies after winning 2019 ICC World Cup qualifiers. (AP)

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Afghanistan cricket team captain Asghar Stanikzai (C) holds the trophy. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Afghanistan cricket team captain Asghar Stanikzai (C) holds the trophy. (AP)

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The ICC World Cup qualifier trophies placed in front of the cricketers. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The ICC World Cup qualifier trophies placed in front of the cricketers. (AP)

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Skipper Asghar Stanikzai, right, holds the trophy they won after defeating West Indies in the final of the 2019 World Cup qualification tournament. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Skipper Asghar Stanikzai, right, holds the trophy they won after defeating West Indies in the final of the 2019 World Cup qualification tournament. (AP)

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Afghanistan cricket team players stand for the national anthem during the celebrations. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Afghanistan cricket team players stand for the national anthem during the celebrations. (AP)

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Afghanistan fought back from the brink of an early exit and qualified by reaching Sunday’s final against West Indies. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Afghanistan fought back from the brink of an early exit and qualified by reaching Sunday’s final against West Indies. (AFP)

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The team was met with celebratory gunfire, fireworks and honking of horns throughout the Afghan capital. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The team was met with celebratory gunfire, fireworks and honking of horns throughout the Afghan capital. (AFP)

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The team walked along a red carpet flanked by an honour guard of Afghan children in traditional dress. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Mar 28, 2018 04:20 pm IST

The team walked along a red carpet flanked by an honour guard of Afghan children in traditional dress. (AFP)

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