Zim XI vs Afghanistan, at Mutare, Aug 16 2009 - Cricket Photos

Afghanistan coach Kabir Khan has hit back at critics who said his team was fortunate to be playing in the competition and was not ready for the challenge

Noor Ali compiled his second hundred of the match as Afghanistan secured a draw against Zimbabwe XI in Mutare

Tatenda Taibu's second century of the match kept Zimbabwe XI alive in their four-day game against Afghanistan in Mutare

In their first game of the Intercontinental Cup, Afghanistan put up an excellent batting display to counter Zimbabwe XI's first-innings score of 350