KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan celebrated its entry into test cricket on Thursday, saying it was a dream come true for the country which has suffered from years of violence and conflict. "It was a big dream of the cricket board, our team and every Afghan. "Today is a historic day for the Afghan people because in such a political situation of Afghanistan, Afghan cricket has obtained full membership status. Today is a historic day for Afghanistan, every Afghan is happy," said Dost Mohammad Nazari, deputy head of the Afghanistan Cricket Board. We’re all proud of this cricket team and cricket board," said journalist Rahim Gul Sarwan.

Source: The Star June 22, 2017 20:15 UTC