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'We are the Rocky of world cricket' - Hamid Hassan

'We are the Rocky of world cricket' - Hamid Hassan

Afghanistan's battle against adversity during their rise up the cricket ranks has all the makings of a Hollywood script

11-Feb-2010•Cricinfo staff

Afghanistan beat USA to progress

Afghanistan beat USA to progress

Afghanistan continued their superb form in this tournament, sealing a 29-run victory over USA to maintain their unbeaten run and secure passage to the Super Fours

11-Feb-2010•Cricinfo staff

Afghanistan meet USA in politically charged encounter

Afghanistan meet USA in politically charged encounter

As a sporting nation, the USA sets itself apart from the rest of the world with its insular focus on homegrown pursuits such as baseball and American football. When it does venture outside its own sporting bubble, it often finds itself caught up in politi

10-Feb-2010•The Preview by Liam Brickhill

Afghanistan secure second win

Afghanistan secure second win

Afghanistan continued their seemingly inexorable march to the World Twenty20 with a 14-run win over Scotland at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

10-Feb-2010•Cricinfo staff

Nabi's allround brilliance gives Afghanistan victory

Nabi's allround brilliance gives Afghanistan victory

Afghanistan continued their fairytale rise in international cricket with a tense victory over tournament favourites Ireland in the World Twenty20 Qualifier in Dubai

09-Feb-2010•Cricinfo staff

World Twenty20 Qualifier squads finalised

World Twenty20 Qualifier squads finalised

The squads for the World Twenty20 Qualifier tournament in Dubai and Abu Dubai between February 9 and 15 have been announced

29-Jan-2010•Cricinfo staff

Afghanistan suffer in foreign test

Afghanistan suffer in foreign test

Twenty wickets fell on the first day of Netherlands and Afghanistan's ICC Intercontinental Cup clash at Amstelveen, as the home side gained a 74-run lead

24-Aug-2009•Cricinfo staff

Netherlands take third, Afghanistan win again

Netherlands take third, Afghanistan win again

A round-up from the final play-off matches at the ICC World Cup Qualifiers

19-Apr-2009•Cricinfo staff

Ireland shocked by Hassan's five

Ireland shocked by Hassan's five

A round-up of matches from the Super Eights of the World Cup Qualifiers tournament in South Africa

11-Apr-2009•Cricinfo staff

Afghanistan sweep aside complacent Bermuda

Afghanistan sweep aside complacent Bermuda

Afghanistan's unquenchable confidence drove them unerringly to a convincing 60-run win over Bermuda, condemning them to their second loss in as many days

02-Apr-2009•Will Luke in Potchefstroom

Less adulation but greater honour

Less adulation but greater honour

Will Luke previews the ICC World Cup Qualifiers 2009

31-Mar-2009•The Preview by Will Luke in Johannesburg

Afghanistan players eye heroes' welcome

Afghanistan players eye heroes' welcome

The Afghanistan players are expecting a huge reception back home in Kabul after winning the World Cricket League Division 3 in Argentina

02-Feb-2009•Cricinfo staff

Uganda edge Hong Kong in thriller

Uganda edge Hong Kong in thriller

A round-up of the fourth day of matches at the World Cricket League Division 3 in Buenos Aires

29-Jan-2009•Cricinfo staff

Europe edge tight win against MCC

Europe edge tight win against MCC

A European XI pulled off a two-wicket victory at Lord's against MCC

07-Jun-2007•Alan Curr at Lord's

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