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Afghanistan Cricket: From Refugee Camps to Test Nation

Afghanistan's cricket journey is the most remarkable story in the sport's modern history. From refugees learning cricket in Pakistani camps in the 1990s to World Cup quarter-finalists in 2024.

Written by GeoCric EditorialUpdated Jul 29, 2026

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