Afghanistan's Deputy Prime Minister Mohammed Abdul Kabir sent a message of congratulations to the Afghanistan A cricket team on Monday after Afghan Abdalyan lifted the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 trophy in Oman on Sunday night.In his congratulatory message, Kabir called the final a ''thrilling& match and said it was a ''triumph&.Congratulations to all citizens and cricket players on this remarkable achievement.Afghan youth and athletes deserve great recognition for their dedication and for showcasing our nation's pride in every competition,& he said.Messages of congratulations poured in overnight from fans around the world and from the cricketing fraternity.The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) not only paid tribute to the players but also to the often-forgotten support staff who helped propel the team to victory.In a post on X, the board said: &A huge shoutout to our team management and support staff for their unwavering support and dedication to Afghan Abdalyan's success in this event.Afghanistan star all-rounder Mohammad Nabi also posted a message of congratulations on X.He said: &Zabardast! What an incredible achievement by our young lions, lifting the ACC Emerging Teams Asian Cup 2024! Proud of these talented boys for bringing glory to the nation.
Congratulations to all Afghans! Inshallah, even greater heights await!Sunday's win shows the progress Afghanistan has made as a cricketing nation and after beating Sri Lanka A in the final, the excitement in their camp was tangible.Afghan Abdalyan won the game by seven wickets, chasing a modest target of 134.As soon as the last ball crossed the ropes, Afghanistan players ran towards the ground in delight.There were congratulatory hugs and handshakes all around and Afghanistan fans in the crowd were also overjoyed.
It was indeed a moment of great pride for all Afghan people.The Player of the Tournament award went to a deserving Sediqullah Atal, the man who put on an unmatched consistency in the entire competition and scored 368 runs throughout the tournament.
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