Afghan colts want to build on new found Test status

Everything about Afghanistan is fascinating.

It seems every aspect associated with their lives have a story attached to it and sports is no exception.

The story of a country ravaged by war getting Test status has sent cricket fans across the globe into raptures. It's a matter of time when Rashid Khan will be seen in white flannels bamboozling in the batsmen with his sharp googlies.

The Test status is also an assurance for the Gen-Next of Afghan cricket that they have a future if they can do well.

With dreams in their eyes and determination to succeed, the U-19 national team of Afghanistan has touched base in Chennai for a preparatory camp for U-19 World Cup qualifiers.

The boys are eager to follow the footsteps of their heroes Rashid and Mohammed Nabi, said under-19 coach Dawlat Ahmedzai.

"Cricket has come a long way in the country in the past few years. The success had come after a lot of hard work and sacrifices. Also IPL has played a big role with Rashid Khan's performance for Sunrisers Hyderabad has helped in taking the craze to another level. Rashid and Nabi playing IPL is the best thing that could have happened for us," Ahmedzai told

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