St Lucia, May 01: It will be a historical day for Afghanistan when its cricketing heroes will face Indian lions in a Group C match of ICC Twenty20 World Cup here on Saturday.
Afghanistan,with a sobriquet of Taliban and Terror infested state,this day is quiet different.The country and its citizen leading a battered life with the war zone reaching their neighbourhood,its going to be heartening to see the Afghan team in criketing gears. All the TV screens in Afghanistan will beam at 7.00pm (IST) a historic moment, Afghan cricket team playing on international level.The Afghan supporters back home will count runs with glee and not casualities with grief.The excitement not only prevails in Afghanistan but all cricket-playing nations across the globe are eagerly waiting for India vs Afghanistan match.
All credit should be given to Afghanistan cricketers, who made their dream alive in the middle of war with Taliban.Afghanistan stunned Ireland in UAE to qualify for the ICC World T20 championship.
It will also be a learning moment for Afghan cricketers when they play against India.
It is not less than a miracle if Afghanistan stun India in their international debut match.
But India should be careful against an unknown opponent. Dhoni must remember what happened in 2007 50-50 World Cup in West Indies. Bangladesh ousted star-studded Team India from the tournament in first round.
Entire India wishes best of luck to Dhoni and his team in Twenty20 world Cup.Kudos to entire Afghanistan team and best wishes for near future,though the team is already a winner by reaching to this place.
–Agencies