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In Pictures: Afghanistan become 12 the Test playing nation

SNS | June 14, 2018 1:35 pm

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1. Afghan cricket team captain Mohammad Asghar Stanikzai (L) introduces his team members to Afghanistan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah (2L) prior to the start of the one-off cricket Test match between India and Afghanistan at The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on 14 June 2018. (Photo: AFP)

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2. India's minister for sports Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore (L) listens to Afganistan's Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah prior to the start of the Test match. (Photo: AFP)

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3. Members of the Afghan cricket team pose for a group photograph before the start of their first ever Test match in Bangalore. (Photo: AFP)

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4. Indian minister for sports Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore (L) and Afghanistan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah (2nd L) walk following an introduction to the teams prior to Afghanistan's debut match against India at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore . (Photo: AFP)

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5. Members of the Afghan cricket team led by captain Mohammad Asghar Stanikzai (R) stand as they welcome their Indian opponents at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. (Photo: AFP)

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6. Afgan cricket players sing their national anthem before the start of the match. (Photo: AFP)

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7. Members of the Afghan cricket team prepare to walk onto the ground before the start of their maiden Test. (Photo: AFP)

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In Pictures: Afghanistan become 12 the Test playing nation

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<p> 2. India's minister for sports Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore (L) listens to Afganistan's Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah prior to the start of the Test match. (Photo: AFP)

<p> 3. Members of the Afghan cricket team pose for a group photograph before the start of their first ever Test match in Bangalore. (Photo: AFP)

<p> 4. Indian minister for sports Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore (L) and Afghanistan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah (2nd L) walk following an introduction to the teams prior to Afghanistan's debut match against India at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore . (Photo: AFP)

<p> 5. Members of the Afghan cricket team led by captain Mohammad Asghar Stanikzai (R) stand as they welcome their Indian opponents at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. (Photo: AFP)

<p> 6. Afgan cricket players sing their national anthem before the start of the match. (Photo: AFP)

<p> 7. Members of the Afghan cricket team prepare to walk onto the ground before the start of their maiden Test. (Photo: AFP)

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In Pictures: Afghanistan become 12 the Test playing nation

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<p> 2. India's minister for sports Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore (L) listens to Afganistan's Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah prior to the start of the Test match. (Photo: AFP)

<p> 3. Members of the Afghan cricket team pose for a group photograph before the start of their first ever Test match in Bangalore. (Photo: AFP)

<p> 4. Indian minister for sports Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore (L) and Afghanistan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah (2nd L) walk following an introduction to the teams prior to Afghanistan's debut match against India at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore . (Photo: AFP)

<p> 5. Members of the Afghan cricket team led by captain Mohammad Asghar Stanikzai (R) stand as they welcome their Indian opponents at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. (Photo: AFP)

<p> 6. Afgan cricket players sing their national anthem before the start of the match. (Photo: AFP)

<p> 7. Members of the Afghan cricket team prepare to walk onto the ground before the start of their maiden Test. (Photo: AFP)

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