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Kite-runners between wickets: Could this T20 cricket world cup be Afghanistan's 1983?

Kite-runners between wickets: Could this T20 cricket world cup be Afghanistan's 1983?
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Much like Kapil Dev-led India in 1983, Afghanistan under Rashid has turned a new leaf in this World Cup.

Synopsis

Riding on players who have made big in T20 leagues across the world, Afghanistan is now a force to reckon with. Players like Rashid, Nabi and spinner Noor Ahmad are permanent features of most franchise leagues, justifying Afghan international sporting prowess.

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'The president of Afghanistan calls me every match day to check on me. The whole country watches IPL religiously because Afghan players are playing in it. We are looked upon as a ray of hope in our country and that for me is deeply satisfying.' That was Rashid Khan last year, Gujarat Titans ace bowler and Afghanistan's current T20 World Cup captain, after being asked what his IPL stint means for his war-torn country. After Tuesday's win against

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