The game, which was part of the Independence Trophy, saw several Afghan internationals such as Gulbadin Naib, Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi feature in it.
Speaking about the game and how it is important for peace building, Afghanistan Cricket Board’s (ACB) chief executive Hamid Shinwar told ESPNcricinfo:
He added:
Women’s cricket “in peril” in Afghanistan - ACB chief
Hamid Shinwari said that women were allowed to attend the game. But he was quick to add that women cricketers and their support staff are still “in peril”. Shinwari looked unsure about the whole situation and said:
Shinwari also believes that cricket could help build Afghanistan and noted that the game could change the future of the country. He explained:
Hamid Shinwari also requested that the current government in Afghanistan back the sport and maintain good relations with the International Cricket Council (ICC).
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