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Behind Afghanistan's Rise In World Cricket, BCCI, India's 'Hidden Role'

Not just another fairytale, Afghanistan's rise in world cricket has arguably been unparalleled. They only became full members of the International Cricket Council in 2017, and in 2024, the team booked its passage into the semi-finals of a World Cup (T20) for the first time. Often dubbed as minnows or underdogs in major events, Afghanistan produced some eye-opening performances this T20 World Cup, especially against New Zealand and Australia, to reach as far as the semi-finals. While a big chunk of credit goes to the players for stepping up their game and delivering when it mattered the most, India and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have also played a major role in their rise.

David Warner Retires From International Cricket After Australia's T20 World Cup Exit

One of the greatest batters of all time, David Warner's international career ended on a bitter note after Australia failed to qualify for the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals, exiting in the Super 8 stage. For Australia to continue their journey in the tournament, they needed Bangladesh to beat Afghanistan in the final Super 8 match on Monday. Though the Bangla Tigers came close, Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq and others stepped up at crucial intervals to knock the Aussies out of the tournament with a win.

South Africa and Afghanistan's date with destiny as T20 World Cup semi-final line-up is confirmed

The Proteas and Afghanistan will clash in the first T20 World Cup semi-final in Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday morning (02:30 SA time), while India and England will contest the second knockout in Guyana.

Watch: Rashid Khan Loses Cool, Throws Bat At Teammate For Bizarre Act In T20 World Cup

Rashid Khan was the hero as Afghanistan beat Bangladesh in their Super 8 clash to qualify for the semi-finals of the 2024 T20 World Cup, but one incident showed that even the best have their bad moments. Batting first in a tense game, Rashid Khan had walked out to bat with his team struggling at 93-5, and only 14 balls left in the innings. Therefore, when Afghanistan failed to convert a single run into two, Rashid was furious at teammate Karim Janat, and threw his bat angrily towards him.

Watch: Thousands Of Fans On Streets As Afghanistan Reach Historic T20 World Cup Semi-finals

All hell broke lose as Afghanistan booked their ticket to the T20 World Cup semi-finals for the first time in history. Fans thronged streets in thousands to celebrate the team's moment of history on the global cricketing stage, beating Bangladesh in their final Super 8 match of the tournament. Afghanistan weren't backed by many to go this far in the tournament, but wins over giants New Zealand and Australia in the marquee event paved the way for them to sail through. As their qualification became official, fans in Afghanistan took to streets, with pictures and videos of the same going viral.

Rashid Khan's Moment Of History, Shatters All-Time Record As Afghanistan Enter T20 World Cup Semis

Afghanistan spinner and skipper Rashid Khan registered a remarkable record as he became the player with the most four-wicket hauls in the Men's T20Is. Rashid achieved the milestone during Afghanistan's eight-run win over Bangladesh in the Super Eights match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Arnos Vale Ground. Currently, the 25-year-old has nine four-wicket hauls in the Men's T20Is. Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan stands in second place on the chart with eight four-wicket hauls in the Men's T20Is. Uganda's Henry Ssenyondo holds the third place with seven four-wicket hauls in the Men's 20-over format cricket.

"Only Guy Who Put Us In Semifinals Was...": Rashid Khan's Big Tribute To WI Great

West Indian batting great Brian Lara had predicted Afghanistan would reach the T20 World Cup semifinals nearly a month before the tournament began and now that the giant-slayers have made it, skipper Rashid Khan said he is immensely proud to have proved the legend right. Afghanistan continued their brilliant run at the T20 World Cup as they marched to their first-ever World Cup semifinal with an eight-wun win over Bangladesh in the last Super 8 clash.

Watch: Afghanistan Accused Of 'Cheating' After Act Gets Caught On Camera. R Ashwin Reacts

The Afghanistan cricket team booked their progression into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024, beating Bangladesh in their final Super 8 match of the tournament. Though it was a deserving win for Afghanistan, there were many head-scratching incidents from the game that left the world of social media baffled. The biggest incident that made headlines was Afghanistan star Gulbadin Naib's shock injury claim that seemed to have come on the instructions of coach Jonathan Trott. Seeing the act getting caught on camera, even 'cheating accusations' were made against Naib, Trott and Afghanistan.

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Behind Afghanistan's Rise In World Cricket, BCCI, India's 'Hidden Role'

David Warner Retires From International Cricket After Australia's T20 World Cup Exit

South Africa and Afghanistan's date with destiny as T20 World Cup semi-final line-up is confirmed

Watch: Rashid Khan Loses Cool, Throws Bat At Teammate For Bizarre Act In T20 World Cup

Watch: Thousands Of Fans On Streets As Afghanistan Reach Historic T20 World Cup Semi-finals

Rashid Khan's Moment Of History, Shatters All-Time Record As Afghanistan Enter T20 World Cup Semis

"Only Guy Who Put Us In Semifinals Was...": Rashid Khan's Big Tribute To WI Great

Watch: Afghanistan Accused Of 'Cheating' After Act Gets Caught On Camera. R Ashwin Reacts