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The Afghanistan national cricket team stands as a remarkable testament to resilience, determination, and the unifying power of sport. Emerging from the challenging circumstances of conflict and displacement, Afghanistan cricket has grown from modest beginnings in refugee camps to competing against the world’s top cricketing nations. Since its early days in the 2000s, the team has experienced a meteoric rise. Their success in the ICC World Cricket League tournaments laid the groundwork for greater achievements. A historic milestone arrived in 2010, when Afghanistan earned One Day International (ODI) status, followed by their Test debut against India in 2018, cementing their position in international cricket. Today, Afghanistan participates across all three formats—Test, ODI, and T20 Internationals—demonstrating skill, spirit, and tenacity on the global stage. Cricket has become more than just a sport in Afghanistan; it is a source of national pride and unity, inspiring millions of fans with each electrifying performance.