Afghanistan booked their place in April's qualifying tournament for the 2011 World Cup on Saturday when they defeated the Cayman Islands by 82 runs to finish top of the World Cricket League Division 3. Uganda beat Argentina by 99 runs to secure the second place in the qualifying round to take place in South Africa. Papua New Guinea, who also finished with eight points, missed out on qualifying on Net Run Rate.
Posted by: Ron -- London at February 1, 2009 12:34 AM
Great job Afghanistan and Uganda! Your victories are very important to the sport of cricket, as it looks to spread beyond it's traditional nine-country commonwealth base. Hopefully you guys will make some noise in the April tournament, and hopefully even make it to 2011.
Posted by: Noor Ullah at February 1, 2009 8:17 AM
Thanks Allah,for giving us the victory.i cant explain my feelings in words.oh dear what joy,this is unbelieveable,keep it up guys,i want afghan flag in world cup 2011,we belive you can do it.thanks pakistan cricket academy in lahore for arranging a camp for players and for the support that your country is providing us.
Afghanistan Zinda Abad
Noor Ullah
Shaoxing China
Posted by: Bob Gainford at February 1, 2009 9:29 AM
I love it !!! Afghanistan winning WCL 3 in BA. I hope you get to the World Cup.
Posted by: Sohrab at February 1, 2009 1:58 PM
Extremely happy for Afghanistan. Hard work and commitment is making a dream, a reality.
Posted by: Nail at February 1, 2009 6:15 PM
Congratulations to the Afghan Team and watch out everybody, with proper structure and financial support Afghanistan will be a team to reckon with in the future as they have all the talent and desire to win games.
Nail,US, www.vikingscricket.org
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