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Afghanistan cricket team captain Asghar Stanikzai, centre, takes a break during a practise session at a cricket stadium in Greater Noida, India. AFP
Afghanistan cricket team captain Asghar Stanikzai, centre, takes a break during a practise session at a cricket stadium in Greater Noida, India. AFP
Newcomers Afghanistan in confident mood ahead of historic first India Test. And why shouldn't they be?
Afghanistan are intent on making an impression as they become the 12th country to play the game’s oldest format