World Cup: Afghanistan savour special win over Pakistan and look ahead to scripting more history

The recent victories of the Afghanistan cricket team against England and Pakistan have inspired young Afghan boys and girls around the world. The coach, Jonathan Trott, hopes that these performances will encourage Afghan children to take up cricket. The win against Pakistan, after several disappointing losses, is seen as a catalyst for change. The team’s strong spin attack has been a highlight, but the batting unit has sometimes struggled.