Afghanistan U-19 cricket team makes heroic comeback after reaching 2026 World Cup semi-finals
The players of the Afghanistan national U-19 cricket team returned to the country on Friday (7th of February 2026) after a historic success and qualifying for the semi-finals of the 2026 U-19 World Cup.
They were warmly welcomed at Kabul International Airport by officials from the country’s cricket board and a large number of passionate cricket fans.
This return was accompanied by great enthusiasm and excitement, and fans celebrated the brilliant performance of the Afghan youth in this global competition with slogans and national flags.
The Afghanistan Under-19 team has been one of the surprise performers of this World Cup with decisive victories in the group stage and quarter-finals, and has now advanced to the semi-finals of the tournament for the first time in the country’s cricket history.
