It is hard to describe how I feel after helping Afghanistan beat Ireland at Krugersdorp – probably the greatest win in the history of Afghanistan cricket. To take five wickets in such an important game for my country if a fantastic feeling and I am very proud of all my team-mates.
When I came back onto bowl with six overs of the match remaining, we knew that we had to get some quick wickets if we were to have any chance of winning the match.
They were trying to score quickly and playing quite a few cross batted shots so my focus was on trying to bowl the ball as full and straight as possible. I managed to build up a really good rhythm and was bowling as quickly as I could.
Once I had got out Andrew White, my focus was then just trying to bowl a maiden over, but somehow I ended up taking three wickets – it was unbelievable! I enjoy bowling in pressure situations at the end and I think my yorker is very useful at that stage of the game.
I believe this victory shows the potential of the Afghanistan team. It is hard to think just under two years ago, we lost to Singapore in the World Cricket League Division 5 on a cold day in Jersey and now we are beating a team that defeated Pakistan and Bangladesh at the last ICC Cricket World Cup. That is incredible progress and I don’t think anybody could ever have predicted that this would happen to us.
Not only are we developing our cricketing skills, as I think we have learnt a lot about our batting, bowling and fielding, but we are developing the mental side of our game as well as we have showed great character to respond from three defeats.
Only by having the chance to play against the best sides on a regular basis will we develop the consistency that we need to compete against the biggest Associate teams on a regular basis. That is why it is so important for us to do well in our remaining three matches and try and qualify for the ICC Cricket World Cup or at least finish in the top six of the table to gain ODI status.
It is a massive game for us on Monday against Canada and we will certainly be approaching that match with a lot of confidence. After everything that has happened to this team, I don’t think anybody can predict what will happen.
Congratulations, Hamid and to the entire Afghanistan team. Started with two wins but this one has to be really special. Way to go! Rooting for you guys all the way now! Hope you somehow make the final 4. Good luck!
Posted by: Nadeem at April 11, 2009 3:45 PM
Hi Hamid
As an Indian, i am supporting your team all along the way. In the past i rarely followed the qualifiers, but because Afghanistan is playing with such passion, i am following the entire tournament. Keep up the good work, and make your country proud. Prove to the world, that cricket, indeed is more than just a game, it is life. All the best with your future, regardless of what happens in the tournament.
Posted by: favod at April 11, 2009 3:48 PM
BESHAKKKK ET AFGHANISTAN!!!
I LOVE YOU PEOPLE! BESHAK ET TEAM CRICKET MA! YOU'RE A TRUE AVGHAN! SHOW THE WORLD WHAT WE ARE ALL ABOUT! AFGHAN ALWAYS 4 LIFE
Posted by: Arbab Sikandar from Melbourne at April 11, 2009 3:49 PM
Well done Hameed! Great job. I think you guys greatly needed such a confidence booster for the rest of the tournament. I'm sure you can still do it. All the best.
Posted by: wali Jalalzai at April 11, 2009 3:50 PM
Congratulations to all my afghan heroes you really made us proud. Keep it up. We all are praying for you.
Wali
Melbourne, Australia
Posted by: saurabh at April 11, 2009 3:54 PM
Come On Hamid and Afgani friends, we are rooting for you, lets do this, win all your games enroute to WC 2011.
Posted by: Waseem at April 11, 2009 3:57 PM
Aoa Hamid ,
I am a Pakistani and I am really impressed . Hopefully Afghanistan gets into the WC and perform well over there too.You keep on playing hard .
Waseem,
Toronto , Canada
Posted by: Waseem at April 11, 2009 3:57 PM
Aoa Hamid ,
I am a Pakistani and I am really impressed . Hopefully Afghanistan gets into the WC and perform well over there too.You keep on playing hard .
Waseem,
Toronto , Canada
Posted by: Waseem at April 11, 2009 3:57 PM
Aoa Hamid ,
I am a Pakistani and I am really impressed . Hopefully Afghanistan gets into the WC and perform well over there too.You keep on playing hard .
Waseem,
Toronto , Canada
Posted by: Tauseef at April 11, 2009 3:57 PM
You made us proud . Weldone
Posted by: Khaled Mohmand at April 11, 2009 4:01 PM
It was an absolute miracle what our Team has achieved today! This Afghan team is keep making history by beating world class teams. They beat the strongest team of the tournament and a side which has already beaten Pakistan and Bangladesh in the past!
After recovering from the batting collapse and the 100+ runs batting partnership between the low order Irish batsmen, nobody really believed that they are going to turn the match in their favour. It was the one and only Hameed Hassan who took three quick wickets to complete his five wickets for just 23 runs with two maiden overs.
Congratulation boys!
Khaled Mohmand from Germany
Posted by: Shoaib Quraishi From Dubai at April 11, 2009 4:04 PM
Afghanistan Zindabad Just play like that and inshallah AFG will qualify for the 2011 World Cup
Posted by: mohsin raza at April 11, 2009 4:05 PM
Congratulations, Hamid and to the entire Afghanistan team and also to the afghan nation. they surprised me because i do not expect their win against such a strond side.if hamid and karim are at their best in next matches it will really boost afghanistan and enhance their chaces to qualify for world cup.i am sure that they will be among top 4 or at least top 6.Good luck!
Posted by: Shayan at April 11, 2009 4:07 PM
It was an incredible victory! I think many people thought Afghanistan cannot overcome Ireland as Afghanistan was beaten by Ireland in the warm-up match, but the guys proved otherwise.
I really had the feeling that Afghanistan would make some upsets.
Now, we are on 7th, but I am sure we will raise the ranking table and ODI status is definitely at stake.
Posted by: Sher Ali at April 11, 2009 4:08 PM
well done Hamid Hasan and congratulations to entire Afghan team on this amazing win. Keep it up.
Posted by: Spinghar Safi at April 11, 2009 4:14 PM
Perfect bowling and wonderful performance by all the team. many many thanks for giving us this gift (beating Ireland)!
Posted by: Arshad at April 11, 2009 4:15 PM
Hammad, u & ur team is doind well and i m just following world cup qualifiers because of Afghanistan, I pray to ALLAH aza wa jal that ur team qualify for worldcup and win it.
Arshad
Pakistan
Posted by: Mehak at April 11, 2009 4:17 PM
Well done guys, i have been following your cricket for over a year now and really hoping you make it to the next world cup. Way to go!!! keep it up
Posted by: majeed at April 11, 2009 4:17 PM
Afghanistan zandaa baad
Posted by: fez at April 11, 2009 4:18 PM
Shabash. Fantastic piece of cricket and that against a ICC status team. You guys deserve to go all the way to to the world cup. Best of luck.
Posted by: Wasif at April 11, 2009 4:20 PM
That's great.Wish u good luck to u and ur team from the heart of bangladesi people.Cheers
Posted by: SHANKAR at April 11, 2009 4:20 PM
Being a nepali also i am following this world cup like a world cup ,thats too only due to afghanistam .its worth seeing afghanistam passion seeing in the forth coming world cup .well done afghans.
Posted by: zabeih mujaddidid at April 11, 2009 4:22 PM
Great victory unthinkable happened today world is taking notice of you guys so keep up the great work congratulations guys now let us concentrates on Canada
Posted by: Khan at April 11, 2009 4:27 PM
Oh Hamid!
you have no idea how much happy have u made us all today.You and your team mates are adored by every afghan. I follow the qualifiers very closely. Just keep the good work. We are coming 2011. Hamid khana lag nor ham himat wakai chi da 3 nor matchona ham wagatai. Zamong dawagani tasu sara de. De pakhtani shedai mo rawdale tora ba nakawai nor ba se kawe. Kisses and Hugs to my champions. plus please guys score minimally 240. Can't wait for the next thriller
Posted by: Dheeraj at April 11, 2009 4:27 PM
Go Afghanistan! I am supporting you guys and I love the way you played under pressure. In a few years and with proper funding etc. you will be a competitive one day squad. I watched the ESPN special and it touched me that so many of your players were in refugee camps using an old helicopter as a pavilion/change-room
Afghanistan's passage through this journey of trying to qualify can be described as cricket's version of the movie "Cool Runnings". Regardless of whether you qualify or not you have done your country proud!
Posted by: Askar Niazi,Sweden at April 11, 2009 4:28 PM
Great work as a whole team :)Hassan is going to go through big line ups like those of South Africa, Australia and so on.Really appreciated win!!
To cricinfo.com; I'd like to see ball by ball details of Afghan's matches or rather at least change the score cards a bit faster so we slip on waiting for half an hour "at times I experienced" to upload it..
Wish our team conquers every team and show to rest of the world what we are capable of? Next on is CANADA..let's see Waadaaap PLAAAYAAAA'Z ;)
Posted by: cricket-fever at April 11, 2009 4:29 PM
Congrats to all the Afghan cricket stars!You have made your country proud! We know you have the potential to shine! Keep on shining! Good luck and keep the good work up!
Posted by: mustafa at April 11, 2009 4:29 PM
congratulationssss! you guys made it. beating Ireland is first step towards our dream. keep up the great work and show to the world that we can make it.
Posted by: Ram at April 11, 2009 4:31 PM
Well done Afghanistan! These are the matches I would love to watch live on TV rather than insipid Eng-WI matches or some of the boring stuff that is being shown these days.
Posted by: Shahid at April 11, 2009 4:31 PM
Oh boy, It took my heart out to follow you guys in the death overs. I had something in me telling Hamid will do it today, or may be it was just the prayer which was heard. Here in Pakistan every cricket loving soul is following your performances. We cross our fingers for the next game and if you can manage to win that then who knows..... Good luck. and yes well done Raees
Posted by: Ashwin at April 11, 2009 4:31 PM
Congratulations to Afghanistan! As you said it, it is definitely a great victory. Considering that Ireland is the best team in the tournament and they were un deafeated and had not lost more than 4 wickets in the tournament, it is definitely a great victory. I am happy that you are back in the hunt for a spot in the world cup. I was deeply dissapointed by your loss against Netherlands and UAE. I thought that in both these matches, you had good chances for winning. I seriouly wish that you keep your momentum going. Canada is playing very well this tournament. So plan very well and moreimportantly execute your plans very well.
Regards,
Ashwin
Posted by: Shahid at April 11, 2009 4:32 PM
Oh boy, It took my heart out to follow you guys in the death overs. I had something in me telling Hamid will do it today, or may be it was just the prayer which was heard. Here in Pakistan every cricket loving soul is following your performances. We cross our fingers for the next game and if you can manage to win that then who knows..... Good luck. and yes well done Raees
Posted by: Asif Rahman at April 11, 2009 4:32 PM
You guys seem to be coming up faster than most other associates (both in the past and in the present alike). Good to see another team from South Asia moving up the ranks. Hope to see you in a World Cup competition soon.
Posted by: Asad Gul Agha at April 11, 2009 4:32 PM
congratulations to all of you, you don't realize what you are doing, I run a cricket team and coach many ethnic kids and over the last year we have produced some good young Afghani players who due to your success are now taking up the game and are following you all, hope you qualify inshalla.
Posted by: Supun at April 11, 2009 4:33 PM
Congratulation.4 ur VICTORY
and keep going .........
I really love to see u guys in WC or ODI
Try de best........ You all can do it
Best of luck.......!
Posted by: Oba at April 11, 2009 4:34 PM
Congrats Afghanistan!! Way To Go!! I'm really happy n praying here to see u guys on Tv !
best of luck.
Posted by: kambez at April 11, 2009 4:34 PM
yesssssssssssssssssssssssss
i cant beleive it, we did it. congratulation afghanistan. hpe we perform the same for the remaining matches
goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood luck
Posted by: Rajesh at April 11, 2009 4:38 PM
Congratuations to the Afghan team for setting an upset victory against Ireland. When the whole world blames militants from Afghan for terrorism, you guys serve a different purpose, a purpose to make your country proud. I am an Indian and i wish your team good luck in the remaining matches.
Posted by: Samod at April 11, 2009 4:47 PM
Congrats Hamid and the entire team. That was a cracking performance and hats off to you. Keep these coming. I would love to see you winning this tournament. Wish you good luck.
Posted by: Danish at April 11, 2009 4:48 PM
Unbelievable victory Afghanistan! You guys are working really hard and our prayers and your hunger to win against anyone will certainly take you among the best of the bests. Good luck and I wish Afghanistan and Canada will make it to the world cup.
Danish Khan, Edmonton, Canada
Posted by: Ajmal Sultani at April 11, 2009 4:49 PM
Congratulations..
it is the first time that i m feeling really happy, and the Afghans really proved that they are the only one and can do anything for their country..
i hope them all the best forever..
i now recognized, that happiness as well brings tears into eyes..
Zindabad Afghansitan
i hope to see Afghanistan holding the World-Cup..
keep it up LIONS
Posted by: Sunny at April 11, 2009 4:56 PM
Superb guys!! I am following your game since Division 5. Do whatever it takes to reach top 6 so that you guys can get a ODI status and can be invited by international teams to play against them. Imagine AUS or SA vs Afgan .... FIGHT HARD GUYS !!! Best of Luck
Posted by: Rafi Ullah Kaleem at April 11, 2009 4:56 PM
I don't know how to explain my feelings,I was feeling down when I saw that afghan defeated 3 times ,Then I stopped following the news,but today I didnt know that ,we have match with Irelanda when I knew I just said : we will loose,But I'm shocked when I watch the result,It was special surprise from me,And I want to say to our team specially to great player Hamed Hasan,No matter what happen after today,You are reall heroes for your nation..Bravo
Posted by: Hazrat at April 11, 2009 5:02 PM
Hello my dear brothers, we all afghans pray you to beat all against you. You are doing Inshallah, just try and keep your look, i am sure Allah is helping you. May Allah succed all afghans in all fields.
Posted by: daudnasrullah at April 11, 2009 5:03 PM
Hej guys. What a wonderful achievment that was! we are shockey with lots of joy and hardly believe that u could beat Ireland. Great performence. As it is already mentioned lots of us are following this tornemnet due to only one fact, indeed The Great Afghanistan and will pray that u do atleast one upset more,. Best of luck. Regards Daud from Danmark
Posted by: ehsan safi from münich germany at April 11, 2009 5:04 PM
congratulations to all fo u ,and to all afghans , today is one of the happiest day of my life,thanks hamid and rais,you guys are our heros,we are praud of u, it was super performance from all of u ,, and from the boys of kacha gari ,i am proud of u,and i remember the days in kacha gari camp ,wenn we played together ,ich bin stolz auf euch,ihr seid helden.
Posted by: ubaid ahmadzai at April 11, 2009 5:07 PM
Nowroz, Shapoor and Khaledaad and other
do you remeber the first pitch that we have made in wazir akbar khan. more then 4 whole days hard work from all the players and do you remember the first net that we have played in. do you remeber that first time Khust team came to kabul to play criket matches with kabul team. just think about all of that and think that you are now just 10 days away from being OID team in the world.
when i remeber all those things i m really becoming happy for all of you and being proud that i have played with you guys.
you can do it and you should do it that is our expectation from you you can beet all of them.
please think what you were and what you can be in this 10 days you be. best of luck
Posted by: Douglas at April 11, 2009 5:07 PM
Well done Afghanistan, I have been following your progress during this competition and to put it mildly, I am impressed. I wish you all the luck and hope you do make to the play-offs for WCC. Your success can only but bring hope to your fellow countrymen.
Posted by: shakeel bhatti at April 11, 2009 5:08 PM
great upset like we saw ireland beat our pakistani team in 2007 world cup,we not only out of the cup but we also lost our great coach
today i hope that ireland take this defeat with confidence and not lost their coach. i hope
shakeel bhatti islamabd pakistan
Posted by: syed salman at April 11, 2009 5:09 PM
man i will say chakde afghanistan...it really looks like the film chakde india..there also the coach name was kabir khan...but there the game was hockey..but the same kind of ssituations what u guys are facing..
Posted by: ehsan safi from münich germany at April 11, 2009 5:12 PM
well done boys ,, keep it up ,, our dream and our hopes are still alive,, we are praying for u .
Posted by: MJU Chowdhury Jisaan at April 11, 2009 5:18 PM
Congrats mighty afghans! probably i m the craziest of afghan supporters outside afghanistan.
ur team has got some raw talent & i believe, u hv got all in you to win this.
would love to see you in Bangladesh (my contry)soon - in the next world cup, i mean.
also very much curious to learn about ur pace. best of luck.
Posted by: Out of the Ashes at April 11, 2009 5:21 PM
Hamid, and the whole Afghan team, we are SO proud of your accomplishment today. Afghanistan ZINDEBAD - SHABASH SHABASH! Bring on Canada.
Posted by: Jisaan from Dhaka, Bangladesh at April 11, 2009 5:27 PM
Congrats! dat is a fantastic win. hope a 5 more is coming ur way.
u hv got some raw talent... show d world dat u can do it. march on guys!
Posted by: lakesidey at April 11, 2009 5:28 PM
5 wickets! Awesome man :) You guys are going from strength to strength...Ireland is the in-form team of the tournament - beating them is really special. I just hope you chaps can go all the way! Canada coming up next - keeping my fingers crossed for you!
Posted by: Jamil Siddique at April 11, 2009 5:29 PM
You have our full support. Keep focus, even if you can end up in top four, top six will give ODI status for few years. That will go a long way in announcing that Afghans have arrived.
Posted by: Rauf Turkmen at April 11, 2009 5:34 PM
Well done my Boys, Today I am proud Afghan. Inshallah you guys will make it to the World cup, I was praying the whole day.
Posted by: Sohail Yusufzai from kabul at April 11, 2009 5:35 PM
unbelievable staff from our team, thx alot from entire team u really made us happy and i pray that u guys will done a great job in next 3 matches .
Posted by: Niazi at April 11, 2009 5:38 PM
Congratulations to Afghans and afghan team! Hamid jan you are a hero and our pride!keep it up! wishing ye all the very best for the remaing of the tornament!
Posted by: imran haider at April 11, 2009 5:38 PM
Well done afghanistan i am really proud of u and praying for ur upcoming importants games. i will be very glad if u qualify for 2011 world cup.
Posted by: Faisal Shojai at April 11, 2009 5:42 PM
Well done Hamid Hassan. By taking 5 wickeds. You did a great job.
I Sit behind my computer and follow every match afghanistan play.
Best of Luck Karim Sadiq, Mohammad Shehzad, Noor Ali, Norooz Mangal, Asghar Stanikzai, Samiullah Shinwari, Rais Ahmadzai, Mohammad Nabi, Hamid Hassan, Khaleqdaad Noori, Nasratullah Nasrat and of course Kabir Khan and other players...
All the way from Denmark..
Faisal
khodai pa aman
Posted by: dreamweaver at April 11, 2009 5:44 PM
This is just great.Afghanistan at teh World Cup 2011.Wow.It would be as great as Iraq at the World Cup(soccer).This is such a fantastic story of spirit.This Indian salutes that formidable spirit..show the world Afghanistan is not only about bombs,guns ,terror and drugs.Shabash!!!!
Posted by: Peter Della Penna at April 11, 2009 5:48 PM
Congratulations to Afghanistan. I too have been following Afghanistan from my computer in New Jersey. Will Luke's coverage has been outstanding over the past few weeks. The massive response to Hasan's post only shows how much people are rallying around them. I am pulling hard for Afghanistan to make it into the top four and qualify for the World Cup, but if they don't, it would only highlight the outrageous decision two years ago by the ICC (BCCI) to cut the World Cup from 16 to 14 teams, eliminating two spots that would be there for the Associates. Perhaps the greatest story from the last World Cup was Ireland beating Pakistan to advance out of the Group Stage. But that killed a matchup between Pakistan and India in the next phase, and the television advertising revenue along with it. Instead of rewarding a team like Ireland and those on their level in the hopes of advancing the game worldwide, they punished them by cutting out two future spots. Hopefully Afghanistan still qualify.
Posted by: Mohammad Sadiq Kakar at April 11, 2009 5:48 PM
Heloo dear and sweet Afghans !!!
Congratulations all afghans for the lastest victory
Posted by: Khushhal Azami at April 11, 2009 6:00 PM
Well done afghanistan
Posted by: zalmay at April 11, 2009 6:10 PM
wah mashalah wer prod of ower cerkite time tahanks all of u who making is very heppy tahanks
Posted by: Shishir at April 11, 2009 6:48 PM
Congratulations Afgans......keep it up....i am really happy with your victory....happy to see the progress of such nations despite the fact they don't have more facility and professionalism....i am from Nepal....i am watching these tournament as if my country is also in competition because Affghanistan is playing...hope they will reach the world cup
Posted by: Chris at April 11, 2009 7:02 PM
Congratulations!!!
Go for it.
Posted by: Farhan Hussain at April 11, 2009 7:11 PM
Hameed .. Congratulations !! ... I really cant believe you guys did it .. Tell Nabi i really need that BAT now .. Way to go man !! ... Wish you good luck for the rest of matches ... From Everyone here in Peshawar ..
Farhan (Your mate, Shireen Mahal Club)
Posted by: Khalil Ahmad at April 11, 2009 7:13 PM
Well Done Hamid
But Remember u Guys have tough Matches to come
Please Be confident of your selves and play Aggressive game Like Australia and South Africa thats your Actuall potential
Come On Fight it till the top 4... U can
Posted by: Aziz Hamid at April 11, 2009 7:22 PM
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE AFGHAN TEAM
Your fight to succeed against all odds in becoming a true cricketing nation shows how versatile Afghans can be in all facets of life.
Like you all, as a result of yet another war(In a different era), I grew up and learned to play cricket in a country away from Afghanistan. Today, I am proud to say that even at the age of 72 years I still play cricket, though at a lower level but still challenge young men on a regular basis.
Keep your focus and composure and the Afghan in you will help in surmounting all obstacles towards your goal of qualification for 2011.
God Bless you all.
Vancouver, B.C. Canada
Posted by: Ahmed at April 11, 2009 7:23 PM
AOA I hope you do well in coming matches and give your country something to cheer. Allah will help you insAllah
Posted by: Salman at April 11, 2009 7:27 PM
Hi I'm Salman frm Pakistan, and I'm really excited by Afghanistan's progress in the qualifiers. Congrats on your win against Ireland!!
Best of luck against Canada. Blow them away. All the Pakistani fans are behind you!!
Posted by: له ننګرهار څخه at April 11, 2009 7:37 PM
زه دير ويارم په تاسو
ننگرهار
Posted by: Arun Kumar at April 11, 2009 7:41 PM
Hey Hamid!
Great bowling today! I was really waiting for a good bowling spell for you, because you hadn't gotten many wickets. Now your back to the Hamid that we all know about. It was great to see you beat Ireland today, I am really happy for you. Its true that to reach the World Cup 2011, you still have to win your remaining games, but I am sure that you will end up with ODI status. Great work again, and good luck on your game against Canada. After Ireland they are the second best team, all I have to say is don't loose early wickets, Canadians will get on top of you after that, and watch out for Rizwan Cheema when you guys bowl. Get him early, and you have a great chance, anything above 215 and I am sure you can defend it.
Good Luck and hope to see you in India in 2011!!!!!!!
Posted by: Khalid Sajjad at April 11, 2009 7:54 PM
Congratulations!!! Way to go..
What an excellent job you guys have done... Keep up the good work because people in Afghanistan need hope and happiness and I think by you guys qualifying for World Cup will give hope and joy to 30+ million Afghans!!
May Allah help you in the upcoming matches..AMEEN
Posted by: Rizan at April 11, 2009 7:56 PM
well done..keep it up brothers
work hard..have a great future..like sri lanka
sri lanka is the greatest team..we are wel come Afkanistan..
Posted by: D.V.C. at April 11, 2009 8:07 PM
Afghanistan are an extremely exciting team. The rate at which they have improved is incredible. At this stage it would be a massive loss to international cricket if they do not achieve ODI status at the end of this tournament, but to do that they must beat Scotland and Namibia. Good luck Afghanistan, we're all barracking for you!
Posted by: Mateen Younus at April 11, 2009 8:10 PM
Great Job Guys!! You made us all proud.. Iam keenly watching on your progress.. Just work hard and Sucess will follow Inshallah.. Keep it up Guys!
Mateen
Toronto
Posted by: ahmad at April 11, 2009 8:14 PM
Mashalaal my dear real afghan heros i can't control my tears this time and i am really very happy for my dear afghan and dear afghanistan really great job and INSHALLAH we will win all 4 matches with the help of ALMIGHTY ALLAH all my afghan brother and sisters say inshallah and we will tell the world that afghanistan is not just about fight we can do any thing dear families do prayer for our heros to win all other matches too INSHALLAH...............
Posted by: ahmad at April 11, 2009 8:14 PM
Mashalaal my dear real afghan heros i can't control my tears this time and i am really very happy for my dear afghan and dear afghanistan really great job and INSHALLAH we will win all 4 matches with the help of ALMIGHTY ALLAH all my afghan brother and sisters say inshallah and we will tell the world that afghanistan is not just about fight we can do any thing dear families do prayer for our heros to win all other matches too INSHALLAH...............
Posted by: Fahim Zazai at April 11, 2009 8:19 PM
Well done Hamid Hassan congratulation to the entire Afghan team and Afghan Nation, you really makes us proud, keep it up inshallah you are going to win the rest of the matches too
Posted by: Gul khan at April 11, 2009 8:54 PM
Well done hamid hassan congretulation to the all time the great wins........wish you all the best
Posted by: Gonzo Cricket at April 11, 2009 9:01 PM
Awesome to see! Congratulations to the Afghans from an Australian living in the US.
Posted by: Sam at April 11, 2009 9:07 PM
Mashallah its great to seeing you guys doing such a great job or our country you made us all proud of our country keep it on congratulation to all afghan team
Posted by: Himanshu Trivedi from New Zealand at April 11, 2009 9:11 PM
Hi Hamid - nice to read your blog mate. I am damn pleased by Afghanistan's performance and your display of getting 5 wickets and probably being the fastest bowler in the tournament (and still have time and energy to Blog) ... good on you and all the best. I am from India originally and follow developing cricket quite closely. As and when you come to New Zealand to play, I will try to get your Autograph as I will be happy to meet a down to earth fast bowler, proudly playing for his battered nation. May Almighty give you all strength to rebuild your nation too and many more successes in cricket.
Posted by: SB at April 11, 2009 9:18 PM
Great stuff by you and the team! Get yourself into county cricket!
Posted by: Zia M at April 11, 2009 9:26 PM
Can we do it? YES WE CAN.Congratulations Afghanistan you have done it again,we love your work,this is the way to go.We all pray for you.GOOd LUCK
Posted by: Javed Ayub at April 11, 2009 9:27 PM
Afghanistan did what Pakistan couldn't so - beat Ireland! Congratulations Afghanistan.
(from a Pakistan supporter)
Posted by: khadim7ullah at April 11, 2009 9:58 PM
what a game hamid...
i can't beleive what happened?????????
this team is just full of hpoes and i think this is like 11 shaid afridis in a team.....
Posted by: Omident at April 11, 2009 9:58 PM
Congrats 2 time i turned off the computer and tought we cant make it but we did it . Nabi what happen to you we need only 20 -25 from you if not why you are not standing in 1 - 2 openers , khaliqdad we had not any expectation form you thanks for one Wkt.... we were really hopelles with Irland ...once again congrats and please make a good plan for Canada ...we need a push on batting ... we are all parying for our Heros the Blue Masters
Posted by: Omident at April 11, 2009 10:00 PM
Congrats 2 time i turned off the computer and tought we cant make it but we did it . Nabi what happen to you we need only 20 -25 from you if not why you are not standing in 1 - 2 openers , khaliqdad we had not any expectation form you thanks for one Wkt.... we were really hopelles with Irland ...once again congrats and please make a good plan for Canada ...we need a push on batting ... we are all parying for our Heros the Blue Masters
Posted by: Mikeindex at April 11, 2009 10:07 PM
Bangla v Aus 2005, Ireland v Pak 2007 ... Afghanistan v Ireland 2009.
Congratulations (from an Ireland supporter) on an explosive spell of bowling, a top-class team performance and what sounds like a splendid game of cricket. I can't wait to see you guys on TV.
I'd just started fancying Ireland to win - 24 off four, and Kevin O'Brien has a history of responding well to pressure - then came THAT over. The stuff of which legends are made.
Hoping we meet again in the world cup, and all the best for your remaining matches.
Posted by: Ajmal at April 11, 2009 10:26 PM
Very nice match, wow it was just like a dream.
Hamid Hassan keep it up, you are the best, and also Karim khan!
Posted by: Stanikzai at April 11, 2009 10:40 PM
Dear Hamid,
I don't have words to express my feelings about today's win. I didn't follow it from the morning because I couldn't see you guys in trouble again but I believed you guys won't make us hopeless. I pray for a positive outcome fo the national team. I would also like to thank all other supporter of the Afghan team and for their encouraging notes.
Pa Dranakht
Posted by: Imran Khan at April 11, 2009 11:05 PM
AOA brother ,well done , You have made all of Afghanis and Pakistanis proud, brother we are same, may be you have taken revenge for Pakistan's defeat.
Inshanallah Afghanistan will make it to world cup and all your brothers from Pakistan are praying for you.
Best of Luck.
Posted by: Madhu at April 11, 2009 11:07 PM
Hi Afghans,
Great and good 2 c u bak into winning ways. As an Indian, I on behalf entire India, Support, and wish you all the best for you to qualify into this world cup. It wud b a great pleasure for u to participate in this world. I am sure Afghan team will have full encoragement in India when u play any game. All the best and c u soon in India.
Thanks,
Madhu
Posted by: Conrad, NZ at April 11, 2009 11:07 PM
Congratulations =D
Awesome result to beat Ireland
Posted by: shafi at April 11, 2009 11:17 PM
i was at work and i was sneaking every five mins to my phone and check the score.. whey they score the 100 partnership i stop working and start praying to my allah. i ask ya allah if you consider us to be the beleivers then shows the mircle and after 20 mins when i checked again i couldn't believe my eyes. hameed jan allah us with us. we will inshalla win all ther other three games...
Posted by: palvasha qadardan at April 11, 2009 11:35 PM
salam hamid jan...you dont know how much you made all us afghans happy... you made the impossible possible today and i am sure that no one will forget this day not only us but all the people around the world..i feel extreamly proud may allah support you and your unblievable team through the finals...bless you....
Posted by: Saboor Niazi at April 11, 2009 11:39 PM
Well done Hamid Jana and rest of the team. As I was reading all these comments of supporters, lots of tears rolled down my cheeks. These are, though, the tears of joy. I am personally very touched as an Afghan and take immense pleasure and pride in the recent achievements of Afghanistan. I am sure every Afghan cricketer is at the happiest time of their life thanks to the greatest victory, but we should not forget that our team still needs to win the rest of the matches. I hope our brave and patriotic Afghan cricketers will take advantage of every opportunity; punish the balls while simultaneously not getting over-excited by hitting every ball for a boundary. Since we are playing against some strong sides, we gotta be very cautious: Sorry Kabir Khana wrora, lots of us are stepping over your shoes. The Afghan nation, and the Afghan people living in various countries are rooting for you and praying for you. We have faith that you all are gonna make us and the country proud! Baryalee Osai!
Posted by: Mazhar Zia (Canada) at April 11, 2009 11:43 PM
Congratulations, Hamid and to the entire Afghanistan team
Posted by: Benn Gkazier at April 11, 2009 11:55 PM
People the world over, cricket lovers or not recognise that this victory is an important one not just for the Afghani cricket team but for the nation as well.
Congratulations.
Posted by: Vishal at April 12, 2009 12:02 AM
Great Afghan Heroes, I an Indian, Salutes your superior effort!!
Posted by: Eng,Haroon (Kuwait) at April 12, 2009 12:05 AM
Dear Hameed well done,u & ur entire team mates proved today that ur eleven is simply the best.We know about ur team capabilities and strength(simply i allways call it Rambos).your final drone attacks of fast bowlling rocked the strongest Irish walls & i blieve that u were in need of a click and u did it,keep it up.Once again i sujest u sharing ur fast yorkers & reverse swing techniques with great kabir khan which indeed no doubts has boosted ur team moral & mental status very high.I really liked karim's flowing knocks,Asghar's patience & maturity, experienced Rais support in the depth,All round destructions of Nabi & shinwari which really bows down the opponents,Mangal leadership is really admirable & he is unstoppable once he is batting in his rethem,we really missed Dawlat & Hasti but the substitution(Noori&Nasrat)left no stone unturned,shezad's has added spirit & is remarkable ,Noor u just started proofing u r a wall,shapoor last wicket was awesome hope he is not hurt.shabas afghans
Posted by: Eng.Humayun ( Kuwait) at April 12, 2009 12:54 AM
Congratulations Guys
ANOTHER CHAPTER OF GREAT SUCCESS ....
I believe Afghanistan cricket team got the potentiel, telent and passion to beat any team in the world and today they have proved it beating one of worlds strongest team. Hameed jan we believe that you will continue doing such great bowling in upcomning matches inshallah and I believe with all efforts you guys are contributing you will qualify for world cup 2011.Our prayers are with you and we all love you so much. keep up the good work..
Zinda bad Afghanistan
payenda bad afghanistan cricket team.
Posted by: Riyaz Khan Durrani at April 12, 2009 1:10 AM
Every Afghan in the world is proud of you. We are all praying for your success. All around the world the people are supporting you. Inshallah, we will keep winning! Afghanistan zendabaad.
Posted by: jawid Ayoubi at April 12, 2009 1:18 AM
You know Hamid you guys made us so happy wining such a powerfull team, and we believe that u can win the rest of teams and we are all praying for you here in Afghanistan. keep it up
Posted by: ENG. ABDUL SALAM (Peshawar) at April 12, 2009 2:37 AM
Congratulation to all Afghani players and Afghan nation on such a massive success over Irish team.
All Pakistani nation pray for Afghanistan to come forward and became a great cricket team of the world.
From All Pakistan.
Posted by: Mustafa at April 12, 2009 2:44 AM
First of all, congratulations to Afghanistan and to all country men around the world, and to Afghan Team, we are proud of you guys. We really are.
I live in NY, USA so the time that the matches start in SA here is around 3:30 am. But what to do i can't resist not knowing how the match is progressing, so I stay awake all night and keep refreshing the scorecard page for updates. Since the beginning of this tournament i have stayed awake to just keep myself informed and hoping to read that (match over and Afghanistan won).
The only thing i want to say to Hameed jan and rest of our team is guys, you don't have the right to have hope. Hope and faith is for us the fans to have in you. All you can do is believe in yourselves as you have thus far and make us proud just like you are doing so.
Finally i want to wish you all best of luck, just believe in yourselves and bowl them out.
Pass my Salaams to the rest of the team.
Posted by: momand at April 12, 2009 2:59 AM
well done hamid we realy love you make us proud to qualify to world cup and beat strong team i think hamid gained his form and he will show his sprit to the world inshallah
if we could beat canada inshallah no one can stop us from qualifiying to the world cup
Posted by: chamara -srilanka at April 12, 2009 3:06 AM
well done...................
keep it up..................
Posted by: tamim (Sydney) at April 12, 2009 3:09 AM
First of all well played guys a job well done.This indeed no doubt is the greatest victory of all time in Afghanistan cricket history so
please try twice as hard and beat other teams and get the well deserved ODI status and show the world that YES WE CAN
Posted by: harish kumar at April 12, 2009 3:17 AM
Good work guys, too play so well in short period of time kudos to you guys. Its great to see so many afganis here cheering, hope you guys qualify and meet the big boys soon.
Posted by: David at April 12, 2009 3:25 AM
Amazing job, guys. Hope you make it to the World Cup.
Posted by: Najeebullah wafa at April 12, 2009 3:28 AM
hi our heros u have done a realy good job i pray all the time that our team will be the best team in the world and hope that our team will have a bright futur.
Posted by: Dr. Samir More at April 12, 2009 3:31 AM
Well done team. That was a really good show. Hope to see you in India soon. :)
Posted by: Kiomars at April 12, 2009 3:37 AM
You've done it...again. Anything else you do in this tournament is a bonus. You've proven that you can beat the best in the business. Just work on the consistency and we will have a new world order in cricket. INSHALLAH!!!
Posted by: Mohammad Saleem Anwar at April 12, 2009 3:50 AM
Congratulations for all Afghans around the world... Pray that Allah help them to come in the 4 and go fastly in WB.
Posted by: Younas Rahim at April 12, 2009 3:56 AM
We proud on Hamid as Aghanistan player.
Allah may help you and your team with bright future.
Posted by: Sadaf Mazhar at April 12, 2009 3:56 AM
Zinda bad Afghanistan cricket team.
Posted by: swaroop at April 12, 2009 4:01 AM
congrats, and all the best for the qualifiers
Posted by: Dave H. at April 12, 2009 4:01 AM
Weel done to the Afghanistan team from an Irish supporter. You really put it up to our guys , batting well and bowling superbly, Hamid Hassan's five-fer in particular. Best of luck for the rest of the tournament. Hope you make qulification, just not at Ireland's expense!!
Posted by: Danish from Kuwait at April 12, 2009 4:06 AM
Guys I remember the last ACC Cup held at Kuwait where you had final match against OMAN, the passion of cricket was just Amazing! The Afghani supporters with big trucks & traditional dress! Those heavy beats of songs. Massive!! Its impressing that you are improved. Great Job. I am Indian but now i am supporting you guys! Go on get into top six.....
Posted by: Ahmad shah Saied at April 12, 2009 4:13 AM
I really appreciate & Congratulate all Afghanistan Hero for this Victory and I hope your all dreams come true to qualify in World CUP 2011 and you made your country proud, may God bless you all.
AFGHANS STAND TO SUPPORT YOU IN YOUR EACH STEP
LOVE YOU ALL BE PROUD OF AFGHANISTAN
Posted by: Nasir Ahmad Khogiani at April 12, 2009 4:22 AM
Che Ghoti paki wahe pa las ba darshe, cha wayal che pa daryab ke Gawohar nashta?
Meaning equal= Till you try to reach the very end of ocean, who says you will not find jewel?
Congratulation!!!!!!!!!
Let me remind you some moments of joy from yesterday, every one know about the thrilling victory of Afghanistan cricket team in the ICC cricket history, no one believe a team from the ashes will make such disappointing in the cricket league, no body can visualize how brave the Afghans are, they never imagine things they do it in practical with full heed and have no tolerance to lose to the opponent, though I really can’t find words to describe our team heroism, best luck in the other matches by the way I am sure you guys will do more upset
Thanks alot all friends who support our country Afghanistan,
Posted by: naveen at April 12, 2009 4:50 AM
congrats hamid :) u people r doing a gr8 job ... im a INDIAN but im supporting ur team to reach the final 4... cheers
Posted by: Sayed Mansoor at April 12, 2009 4:51 AM
I would like to thank all of those supporting Afghanistan's cricket team by commenting and no doubt that, this victory was phenomenon after letting 3 consecutive matches go away. I request from Afghanistan's government to provide financial and non-financial supports for our cricket team, we need indoor cricket facilities in order to practice in all seasons, our cricket team needs variety of motivations from other sport lovers,we have milliners that can provide such facilities so I request from Afghan gov and business men to take part in building Afghanistan.
Mansoor Sadat
Posted by: najibullah haqiqzai at April 12, 2009 4:59 AM
i am very proud afghani.congratulation hameed jan and all cricket team i love u guyz to death proud of u i belive that u guyz can defeat any team with courage and unity.i been following u guys every match and i am crazy about the team to go to world cup inshallah.do hard work and we all Afghans will pray for you.
LONG LIVE AFGHAN CRICKET TEAM
AFGHANISTAN ZANDABAD
Posted by: aimal at April 12, 2009 5:02 AM
first of all i would like to congratulate my country team for winning this fantastic game and i pray for them to qualify for the world cup and win the world cup for the greatet people of afghanistan.well done boys we are proud of u and show the world the spirit of the afghan people in the world from zero to hero well done boys
Posted by: Javed Yousifi at April 12, 2009 5:11 AM
Congratulation to all Afghan nation, especially to Afghan team.
While going for another matach against Canada, the team should not forget there strenghts but the same time should count there weaknessess as well.
We pray for you, good luck.
Regards
Posted by: Mirwais at April 12, 2009 5:21 AM
Weldone guys, Afghans feel so proud.Keep it up. Inshallah we will reach world cup.
Posted by: Rehman at April 12, 2009 5:23 AM
My name is Rehman,I'm from Kabul. We Thank Allah for the win. We were praying during the match for you( Afghan Team ). WE ALWAYS LOVE YOU WHETHER YOU WIN THE MATCH OR NOT BECAUSE WE KNOW YOU HAVE ALMOST NO FACILITIES. I would also like to Thank cricinfo for the live score card and the rest of cricket fans who are supporting our team whether they are english, bengali, indian etc. LOVE AND RESPECT TO PAKISTANI NATION AND CRICKET OFFICIALS FOR THEIR ALL TIME SUPPORT. SHUKRIYA
Posted by: Raakesh Menon at April 12, 2009 5:29 AM
Hamid and Afghan team,
You guys rock. You are doing great. I hardly used to follow the associate matches, but now a regular reader thanks to you guys. You ought to be there in the World Cup. Hope to see you guys there.
All the Best!!
Cheers
Raakesh
Posted by: Haqiq Rahmani at April 12, 2009 5:29 AM
Salam wa Mubarak baad ba hama Afghan ha wa team Afghanistan, Hamid and the rest of Afghanistan Cricket team has made us proud. I am really greatful to Allah that has helped these guys to overcome the Irish. Great Win! Good luck for the future games. I hope and pray that Allah will help these guys again to overcome Canada, and once this goal is acheived, Afghanistan will have a great chance to become an ODI nation and will build a very strong platform to reach the WC 2011 (Insha Allah).
Posted by: Niaz Wali Intezar at April 12, 2009 5:36 AM
Great job done by Hamid, Hamid be Be alive in the next games because your team still has a long way to go & keep us happy in the remaining games. We are hopefully looking for your great job in the next games. Never lose heart we all pray for your wining. Many thanks to the outsiders who submitted their comments on our team.
Niaz Wali Intezar From Dubai
Posted by: Reshad Yousufzai at April 12, 2009 5:38 AM
Alahmadullilah afghanistan will be succeeded inshahallah its matter of prayers we have to pray for the whole team in order to be the world cup qualifiers my very best wishes for afg cricket team love u all
Posted by: Monir Ahmad at April 12, 2009 5:44 AM
Salam,
Congratulations Afghanistan and afghan team u r our pride and u made us proud.
Guys try u r best to reach WC, and my friends from India, Pakistan, Nepal……. Love u r comments and love u all for posting u r comments about our heroes they are proud of Asia not only Afghanistan, hai Mr. Hero (Hamid) and afghan team well done and best of luck for future.
cheers,
Posted by: Niaz Wali Intezar at April 12, 2009 5:46 AM
Great job done by Hamid, Hamid Be alive in the next games because your team still has a long way to go & keep us happy in the remaining games. We are hopefully looking for your great job in the next games. Never lose heart we all pray for your wining. Many thanks to the outsiders who submitted their comments on our team.
With regards ,
Niaz Wali Intezar from Dubai
Posted by: Hamed at April 12, 2009 6:01 AM
Well done team. you made us really disappointed with your three losses in first round but now you have made us feel very proud. Thanks for this win
Posted by: Mohammad Mujahid at April 12, 2009 6:03 AM
Hey Hamid Hasan well done. im more than happy that u back n from. We proud of Afghanistan Team. We always pray 4 Afghan Team. We hope Allah will help us and we will win da upcoming matches Inshallah.. WISH U ALL THE BEST
Posted by: iqbal Taqat at April 12, 2009 6:06 AM
Great Win Boyzz Keeep Rocking :)
Posted by: MJ at April 12, 2009 6:08 AM
I was at Krugersdorp watching them beat Ireland, and it was through some very tight bowling that they did this, not luck. Well done.
Posted by: Mohammad Mujahid at April 12, 2009 6:12 AM
Hey Hamid Hasan im more than happy that u back n form. We proud of Afghanistan team. We always pray 4 Afghan cricket team. We hope ALLAH will help us and we will win upcoming matches Inshallah. WISH U AND UR TEAM ALL THE BEST.
Posted by: Mohammad Mujahid at April 12, 2009 6:18 AM
Hey Hamid Hasan im more than happy that u back n form. We proud of Afghanistan team. We always pray 4 Afghan cricket team. We hope ALLAH will help us and we will win upcoming matches Inshallah. WISH U AND UR TEAM ALL THE BEST.
Posted by: Karim at April 12, 2009 6:21 AM
I would like to thank all of those supporting Afghanistan's cricket team by commenting and no doubt that, this victory was phenomenon after letting 3 consecutive matches go away. I request from Afghanistan's government to provide financial and non-financial supports for our cricket team, we need indoor cricket facilities in order to practice in all seasons, our cricket team needs variety of motivations from other sport lovers,we have milliners that can provide such facilities so I request from Afghan gov and business men to take part in building Afghanistan.
Mansoor Sadat
Posted by: Nithin at April 12, 2009 6:24 AM
Congratulations Guys, I have been a big fan your TEAM and tracking your TEAM's progress from all the 3 divisions and now the qualifiers. Guys the upcoming matches are going to be tough. My advice is the give ur best you guys have nothing to lose, play with u whole heart. God will take u to the finals,everybody's blessings are there- GO GET THE CUP
Posted by: Shakib Miakhel at April 12, 2009 6:43 AM
Hey Guys,
Up to 35Ov you guys killed me, it was neer to cry, but i cry when i saw that you guys win the match.
I was jumping in my room and chearing. all my family was suprized what happen to me, and then the also start the same for your victory i pray that you win the rest of 3 games ahead. don't let them cross 200, please pleeeeeeeze ppppllllllzzzz.
best of luck for new world champions.
Posted by: younis at April 12, 2009 6:56 AM
Congratulation to you and your entire team mate
Keep your form in the coming matches INSAH ALLAH we will win my advice is to captain and coach of Afghanistan that they should play attacking first spell with hamid hassan and Dawlat if put pressure on Scotland……………….
As we all know that hamid is the fastest bowler of the tournament and the new ball had the shine and morning whether is also suitable for the fast bowler why we don’t play him in the first 10 over
Bye
Younis ahmadzai
MOF Large Taxpayer Office
Posted by: Nandy at April 12, 2009 7:32 AM
Congratz guys .. :)
Posted by: Wakil Ahmad From Herat Afghanistan at April 12, 2009 7:34 AM
congratulation our heros we are all very happy and proud of you. you proved to the world that Afghans can also be the best if war stops Inshaallah it will stop and we will see our beutiful country on the top
and now I am sure Afghanistan Cricket Team will win the others and be the champion becuse the Afghans prays for them
I want your success from God
good luck
Posted by: Manish at April 12, 2009 7:56 AM
To,
AFGHANISTAN CRICKET TEAM
Hearty Congratulation to you on winning in the way u won. I have been following Afghan team for quite some time and I always had the faith in your team to do well. Was a bit disheartened when I saw the team 4th in the rankings, but by winning so impressively you have again gained my confidence. Fantastic Win Boys, Rock On.
Yes, definately the following matches will be very hard fought, with everyone vying for place in WC11 and ODI's status.
Hope Hamid Hassan, u get an invitation for a place in IPL from some team or the other. As an Indian, we are naturally inclined towards Afghanistan, so to see you succeed is really a very nice feeling. In fact, no other Associate team could grab my attention as you people. The upcoming matches will be close I guess, but c'mmon guys give it one last push and get over with it to conclude and justify what has been a meteoric or rather celestial rise from ashes to glory.
Best of Luck
Manish Kr.
Posted by: ubaid ahmadzai at April 12, 2009 8:09 AM
Hameed if you can please send me nawrooz mangal or khaliqdaad's phone number i really want to talk to you guys.my email ID is ugahmadzai@yahoo.com
waiting for your reply
ubaidullah ahamdzai
Posted by: Najeebullah AKhterzai at April 12, 2009 8:25 AM
Hamid,
Man, you are the hero. You turned sth impossible to possible with help of ALLAH Almighty. You made the proud nation more proud. You showed the world that Afghans can make it.
Take care all guys.
Posted by: Naqibullah Omar at April 12, 2009 8:31 AM
Welldone Boys for the hard work all of you have done and Congratulation to afghan team and all afghanistan supporters. May Allah give you success in the remaining matches and to all afghans.
Naqibullah from London
Posted by: Zahin at April 12, 2009 8:41 AM
Hi dear brothers and respected team, I was really disappointed in the middle of the game and I thought that the captain was unable to manage well his his players but I really couldnt believe after few minutes that the game was changed. Thanks alot,And May Allah scucceed all of you in the future games and all your life.
Good Luck,
Zahin,
Helmand, Afghanistan
Posted by: Sharif at April 12, 2009 8:41 AM
Congratulation to all Afghans, well done. We are proud of you guys.
Posted by: Mohd Saber, New Delhi, India at April 12, 2009 8:43 AM
Congrats for cricket team & all Afghans. Their win against Ireland really proved that Afghanistan can make it to anywhere. We realy are proud of you.
I specialy congrats Hamid Hassan the Afghan Express.
Afghansitan really did well both in batting and bowling against Ireland with praising Raess for 50 not out and his partnership with Asghar.
Afghanistan will always win INSHALLAH as the prays of Afghans are with them. May Allah be with you.
I love you my proud cricket team.
Posted by: Mohd Saber, New Delhi, India at April 12, 2009 8:44 AM
Congrats for cricket team & all Afghans. Their win against Ireland really proved that Afghanistan can make it to anywhere. We realy are proud of you.
I specialy congrats Hamid Hassan the Afghan Express.
Afghansitan really did well both in batting and bowling against Ireland with praising Raess for 50 not out and his partnership with Asghar.
Afghanistan will always win. I love you my proud cricket team.
Posted by: Asad at April 12, 2009 9:02 AM
Dear Hamid and the Whole Afghan Team,
Congratulations to u and the whole afghans and fans of ur team. To say frankly you might dont know how much happiness have u given to Afghan. We pray for u and the team, try ur best and trust on the afghan spirit, success will come itself
Posted by: Mohammed Meer Hossain at April 12, 2009 9:11 AM
Congratulations afganistan for their breliant win against ireland . i want to thanks all the players and wishes you all the best
meer
Posted by: zakir, India at April 12, 2009 9:21 AM
Congrats Afghan team. Really i appreciate your efforts to do good in the match. Do, you remember Ireland defeated Pakistan in the last world cup? so, now i am thinking your team has the ability to defeat any other test playing nation in the world, even Australia.
Good work,
keep it up!!
Posted by: zakir, India at April 12, 2009 9:21 AM
Congrats Afghan team. Really i appreciate your efforts to do good in the match. Do, you remember Ireland defeated Pakistan in the last world cup? so, now i am thinking your team has the ability to defeat any other test playing nation in the world, even Australia.
Good work,
keep it up!!
Posted by: B S Kumar at April 12, 2009 9:59 AM
Well done Hamid!!! How nice that you and your president have the same name! It gives me a lot of joy to see one more team from Asia playing with passion and feeling, unlike the boring "goras" (white guys) who are all about planning. All the very, very best for the rest of your campaign and career. Cheers from India!
Posted by: Baseer Kouchi at April 12, 2009 10:18 AM
Well DONE,Specialy Mr.Hamid For Great Spell of Bowling.Kee it Up.
May Our Team Qualify For World Cup.
Posted by: Baseer Kouchi at April 12, 2009 10:19 AM
Well DONE,Specialy Mr.Hamid For Great Spell of Bowling.Kee it Up.
May Our Team Qualify For World Cup.
Posted by: Sulur, Bangalore, India at April 12, 2009 10:20 AM
Outstanding Effort Hamid! Kudos to you and your boys...the great Afghan Tigers. We love you guys and we will support and root for Team Afghanistan! Whatever happens in this tournament, you guys are the real champs for us in India. After Indian Team, my most favorite team is Team Afghanistan. Go Tigers Go!
Posted by: Farzam Aliffi at April 12, 2009 10:24 AM
Afghanistan Zindabad!!!
I have played cricket for sometime and I know how well you guys growing up , beating an experienced team like Ireland is not easy , common guys you can do more ... Hamid jan , please workout with other fast and medium bowlers too , do good team work and you can win the rest inshallah,
Posted by: Jawed at April 12, 2009 10:37 AM
A BIG SALAAM TO YOU HAMID JAN AND GREETINGS TO ALL YOUR TEAM MATES,YOU GUYS HAVE MADE THE WHOLE NATION PROUD AND AFGHANS IN HOLLAND ARE FOLLOWING THIS TOURNAMENT WITH A LOT OF EAGERNESS AND PASSION EXACTLY THE WAY YOU GREAT PLAYERS PLAY YOUR CRICKET,COME WHAT MAY AFGHANISTAN CRICKET IS HERE TO STAY FOR CENTUIES TO COME AND THE WHOLE WORLD WOULD WITNESS THIS, AND THIS GREAT AFGHAN CRICKET TEAM WOULD BE REMEMBERED AS THE PIONEERS OF CRICKET IN AFGHANISTAN WHO BROUGHT THE COUNTRY FAME AND NAME IN A POSITIVE MANNER.
BEST OF LUCK FOR THE REST OF THE TOURNAMENT AND I FEEL THAT THERE IS SOMETHING REAL SPECIAL ON THE CARDS FOR ALL YOU HEROES..MAKE US PROUD..LOVE YOU ALL.
Posted by: Safa Mangal at April 12, 2009 10:42 AM
Congratulation Afghanistan!!!
It’s really a big victory for Afghanistan in the history of its Cricket, beating a team who has revealed as the best team of this occurrence is not some thing painless.
I was checking of on the game through internet and my hope was for Afghan victory but was keep telling my self that we are losing this game too because keep telling we (the Afghan) are winning is a bad luck for me, Since the three lost.
This victory is gorgeous victory of our team and remembering the joy is keep making me weeping again and again even every time when I hear or see people talking about you courage.
Afghan National Cricket Team!!
Our (The Afghans) prayers (Dowa) are with you and the hopes are for you to win all the coming game and let the world know Afghanistan for a better Cricket Country.
Good Luck wishing you all the triumphs in the coming events.
Omar Safa Mangal
Khost, Afghanistan
Posted by: Samim Sultani at April 12, 2009 11:04 AM
Believe me I am a tough hearted person who hardly cries, but watching the scorecard on Shamshad TV and finally Afghanistan team beating Ireland, tears of joy were dropping of my eyes and you guys made me cry again while reading above words about some of our great young players of Afghanistan team. When Ireland 186/5 believe me I gave up and started cursing you guys because I was out of control please forgive me for that, but you Hamid and all other players made me alive again. Please do bat well in the next matches because we are confident enough on our bowling potential but the only area which has been a little problem for our team that is fielding and batting and I pray and I do urge all Afghans to do pray for our team to make it for the WC2011 and by this way you will unite all afghans together forever. Anything around 240 plus can win us matches against the best teams in world. Inshah Allah we will qualify…………… Afghanistan Zinda Abad. Afghanistan Zinda Abad. Afghanistan Zinda.....
Posted by: Javid Rasul at April 12, 2009 11:18 AM
oh my god i cant believe how Afghanistan came back in this match i was watching the match from the starting but i couldnt believe Afghnistan going to win i am sure now we will be in the world cup in 2011 i proud my team i am so happy and i will dua for them to win the rest games thank you so much from our players they making our country proud.
Posted by: Javid Rasul at April 12, 2009 11:18 AM
oh my god i cant believe how Afghanistan came back in this match i was watching the match from the starting but i couldnt believe Afghnistan going to win i am sure now we will be in the world cup in 2011 i proud my team i am so happy and i will dua for them to win the rest games thank you so much from our players they making our country proud.
Posted by: rizvi at April 12, 2009 11:41 AM
i'm a Sri Lankan hearty Congratulation to Afgani team wish all the bestfor future matches
Posted by: Aziz Yusufzai, Melbourne Australia at April 12, 2009 11:55 AM
In the Name of Allah Almighty,
I Congratulat Afghan Cricket Team and all Afghans all over the world for this great success, all these were your pray and best wishes. Nothing is impossible our team has a long way to go, they need all afghans Duwa and Pray to Allah Almighy to make it eazy for them to win next games with big margins and making new world records. We were, We are and we will be a Proud Nation Inshallah. Our Team showed to the world that we are alive despite of war we can make impossible, possible. May Allah Almight give you more and more success. Ameen
Posted by: Aziz Yusufzai, Melbourne Australia at April 12, 2009 11:59 AM
In the Name of Allah Almighty,
I Congratulat Afghan Cricket Team and all Afghans all over the world for this great success, all these were your pray and best wishes. Nothing is impossible our team has a long way to go, they need all afghans Duwa and Pray to Allah Almighy to make it eazy for them to win next games with big margins and making new world records. We were, We are and we will be a Proud Nation Inshallah. Our Team showed to the world that we are alive despite of war we can make impossible, possible. May Allah Almight give you more and more success. Ameen
Posted by: Abdullah at April 12, 2009 12:06 PM
Well done guys now you have aopportunity and u can do it and i would like to see you to play with International cricket teams, by your talent sooner or later you can defeat other good teams (Australia)
Posted by: Harry at April 12, 2009 12:25 PM
Well done Hameed! Great job. I am British and I wish you all the best. Congratulations to all the Afghan Team..Keep up the good work...
Posted by: Khurram Dawood at April 12, 2009 12:25 PM
I am Pakistani Living in Norway. Norway play in Jersey where Afghans was also playing. Great to say Afghanistan doing well. We hope to see Afghanistan in WC 2011 INSHALLA :) And thx for beating Ireland since they won against Pakistan in WC :)) GOOD LUCK
Posted by: MARRI JAN at April 12, 2009 12:29 PM
KEEP UP THE GUD WORK GUYS- AFARREEN, U MADE ALL THE PEOPLE OF UR NATION PROUD:) KHUDA JAN MOFAHK HAMESH DASHTABASHETAN, WIN OR LOSE WE'RE ALL GLAD 2 HAVE A TEAM LIKE U GUYS....
Posted by: sami niazi at April 12, 2009 12:51 PM
hi hamid salam i am from parvan province hamid you are the best bowler in the world keep it and show to the wolrd how strong is afghan
sami niazi from london uk
Posted by: Rayhan at April 12, 2009 12:54 PM
As a cricket follower and a Pakistani, it is always nice to see new teams coming up. I have been following Afghanistan, and am very happy to see you guys make it to here. Just a couple of wins, and you'll make history. GO FOR IT.
Posted by: Shahid Nawaz at April 12, 2009 1:35 PM
I m Pakistani living in UK.I m really really pleased with your victory over Ireland.Wish all afghan Team n specially to you Hamid a bettter and better future in world cricket.
Posted by: Ab. Basir Ahmadi at April 12, 2009 2:00 PM
Salaams Hamid Jan!
we must proud on you and our cricket team, i am really happy with afghanistan's progress in super eight i hope and praying from almighty GOD that rest of the matches also give the same result to see our poor country man in world cup 2011.
with best regards,
Ab. Basir Ahmadi
HR Manager Kardan
Posted by: noel at April 12, 2009 2:10 PM
i am an australian and have been following the qualifiers since it started. afghanistan have done really well and i hope they will get ODI status and maybe even qualify for the world cup. i'm sure they can beat namibia but might have a bit of trouble against canada. not saying afghanistan is bad but canada is a good one day side.
please finish in at least the top six because if you don't i'll have to wait another four years for the next wc qualifier(which you should hopefully be in!) and i will be 16 by then and might have too much homework to try and follow the cricket.
bestwishes from noel
Posted by: Ajmal Ayaz at April 12, 2009 2:40 PM
being an afghan i proud of having such a great team, for me win or lose do not make any since, cuz in any type of game one team as to win. But for a team which is started just 2or 3 years back and reached at this stage this soon it is unbelivable. winnig the finals in 3 devissions, it is it self a world champion, Austerlia has won the 3 last word cups and made a record with his experionce over 50 years and our team got at this stage within 3 years of circket, and if we paly for years i dont think any other team can win from us, even i am afraid any one can play with our team or not,
I am realy happy for this great win of our team keep it up and congertulation to all circket lovers.
I cant say that all the efford is going to Hamed, he has don will, but it is team work all the team memmbers have don great job in this match and last matches.
Ajmal Ayaz
Kabul, Afghanistan.
Posted by: Sabbir Ahmed at April 12, 2009 2:53 PM
Many congratulations to Afghan Cricket Team. U guies really played fantastic cricket. I am really very happy at ur success. keep up this great going...Congratulations once again.Best wishes for future.
Sabbir Ahmed, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Posted by: Kashif Khan at April 12, 2009 2:55 PM
Many Many Congratulation.I am a Pakistani and seen some of you guys playing in Peshawar.
But There Is still lot of thing to achieve.First Target is now to beat Canada.Analyze there strength and weaknesses.You guys if able to beat Canada[I think you can but little bit of confidence and temprament is needed] then it will really open your chances from super eight advancement.
Don't take it too much that Canada is at top of points table as the previous day ireland were on top and you were able to beat them.Just give your best against Canada as Well.Inshallah you will won.
Posted by: Mohammad Farooq, Pakistan at April 12, 2009 4:11 PM
Congratulations to all of you for a wonderful win. Good luck and please keep up the good work.
Posted by: Salim Mushfiq From Islamabad at April 12, 2009 4:27 PM
Dearest Hamid Jan, You did so well...I am over the moon, I wish I was there to kiss you, Insha Allah you will do the same in coming 3 matches, Please bowl 1st over of the match again aganest Canada...Good Luck, May Allah help us again to qualify for the World Cup 2011.
Best of Luck
AfghanStar786@yahoo.com
Posted by: Arun V at April 12, 2009 4:46 PM
Congratulations on your superb growth in such a short period of time. It was nice to see the high aims you put yourself and the confidence you have in your team. I wish the entire Afghan team the very best for the entire tournament ahead. Once again, congrats from India.
Posted by: Spinghar Safi at April 12, 2009 5:00 PM
in the game against canada the batsmen should play very watchfully and wait for the right delivery to hit. I have played college level cricket, but cuz we dont have enough players and grounds here in Germany I havnt playend since then. I wish one day my son plays for Afghanitan!!!
Posted by: Emrul at April 12, 2009 5:34 PM
every one has said all.
Just wanted to say another "Congratulation".
Emrul
Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Posted by: hilmand afghan at April 12, 2009 5:38 PM
im hilmand i congratulate to hassan and his team mate for such a nice perfomance ...well done my guys keep it up alll the afghanistanistan are praying for you people....just qualify to worldcup thats our hope in the world and after that one win against pakistan in worldcup
Posted by: Pretty Zinta (Indian Actress) at April 12, 2009 7:24 PM
Congratulation Afghanistan keep going...Good Luck
Pretty Zinta
Posted by: khalid at April 12, 2009 9:00 PM
sallam
barayee hama watandera man
Posted by: Abdul Aziz Zarmalwal at April 12, 2009 9:02 PM
Well Hamid I don,t know how to praise u & ur performance.I & ur Brother Dr. Rashid was following this Game in my hostel room (Board Peshawar) like all other games & before u were called for the 2nd spell we had to pray our evening prayer here & Beleive me I wasn't admitting it that we r losing today & during & after the pray, I was thinking that Hamid ( The Jalalabad Express ) will come & Inshah Allah will hit some clean bowlds.... Believe it or not It was in my mind through out My Evening Prayer & When I entered the room, Dr. Rashid was operating on the Laptop & I felt him as he was feeling very losthearted & disappointed. But When You Started ur 2nd spell, I Started Saying Alla-o-Akbar, Allah-o-Akbar in my heart & Rashid could hardly say Astaghfirullah in his heart,bt after that single over He was shivering & I helped him with water.
After the match no one could control our imotions.
The Credit goes to u & all other Lions
Once Again..... Mubarak Mo Sha....
Keep it up.
Thaaaanx.
Posted by: Ali at April 12, 2009 11:29 PM
Great Job. Hope you and your team repeat the same in the next game. Good Luck.
Posted by: Nitin at April 13, 2009 12:30 AM
It's inspiring to read your articles and how much you enjoy performing for your country...I also admire your humility...all the very best for the games ahead :)
Posted by: javed at April 13, 2009 1:32 AM
mashallah you guys are fighters keep fighting boys never give up inshallah allah is with us and by the help of allah we will make it to the 2011 world cup
Posted by: Abdul at April 13, 2009 6:02 AM
salam Hamid Jan great stuff i can't describe my feelings how much happy we are me and all my family stay up late till 2am to follow every match you guys play i's just an amezing feeling that our team is playing realy good and hopefully you guys can make it to world cup.
congerts mate Abdul form Sydney Australia
Posted by: Faisal Khan at April 13, 2009 7:19 AM
Hamid, we all Pakistani are praying for your team success. Inshallah your team will win one day status and Inshallah will compete in world cup 2011. You have been defined as a Fast and quick bowler in this qualifier, how do you feel about this? I also play cricket and I have some useful tips for you:
1) Always bowl many overs in net practice because it will give your muscle more power and your muscle will work more efficiently.
2) Always focus on fielding because if you are a good fielder then you will automatically become a bowler or batsman.
3) Review your opposite team always and if possible see it's video clips and know the weakness of player.
4) Bowl according to the field.
I think it's enough for you and your team mates. I hope your coach don't want to have another coach :)
GO FOR ANOTHER WIN !!!!
Posted by: M. Arif Sahil at April 13, 2009 7:59 AM
Great job, we are really proud of you and the entire team. Wishing a succuss with today's match. Arif Sahil from Monrovia, Liberia
Posted by: salina at April 13, 2009 8:12 AM
Congratulation to Afghan team cricket.All the best 4 you hamid hassan...well done! Keep it Up
Posted by: Hamid at April 13, 2009 8:54 AM
Dear Hameed,
I am so glad that u r playing from afghanistan
side, and i will pray you to have success fo ryou and afghanistan. And i hope you remember me,I was your collegue playing with you in peshawar tehkal
Posted by: hashim at April 13, 2009 10:33 AM
on behalf of alla fghans ....ould like to congratulate all afghan team for thierstunning victory over Ireland.....and i ask everyone to pray for victory of Afghanistan in ICC world cup qualifying round....inshallah........Long live to Afghan Cricket team.......ameen.....
Posted by: Zohra Safi at April 13, 2009 12:43 PM
Wonderful job Hameed. We are truly proud of your achievement. I can't wait to see you guys win against Canada. My best wishes and thoughts are with every player of Afghanistan cricket team. Tumbs up for Afghanistan!
Posted by: Zohra Safi at April 13, 2009 12:44 PM
Wonderful job Hameed. We are truly proud of your achievement. I can't wait to see you guys win against Canada. My best wishes and thoughts are with every player of Afghanistan cricket team. Tumbs up for Afghanistan!
Posted by: Dan at April 14, 2009 12:02 PM
Great effort but bad luck against Canada - the World cup needs you for 2015. Sure you'll be there.
Posted by: lakesidey at April 15, 2009 6:41 AM
I was so sure you'd beat Canada, the way you folks played....but it was not meant to be! But very well played all the same - and if you win the last match today you should be able to make the top 6 and get ODI status. All the very best!
I shall continue to watch your team with interest....your journey has been an eye-opener and a pleasure to follow!
Posted by: Sridhar Kalyan, Lagos, Nigeria at April 16, 2009 10:37 AM
Congratulations, Afghanistan!!
I was recently in Paris and mistook a waiter at a hotel to be an indian, only to be informed that he is from Afghanistan - and what did he tell me? That he was proud to be an Afghan - as his country is going to qualify for the WC 2011!!!
You guys have not only made fellow afghans proud, but every cricket-lover in the world proud.
We salute your talent and more so, your spirit - with which you have displayed your exemplary character so far.
May the Almighty continue to guide you, your team and your lovely country to more and more successes and fortunes.
Sridhar
Lagos, Nigeria.
Posted by: Jalal uddin Shinwari at October 3, 2009 7:51 PM
I Congratulat Afghan Cricket Team and all Afghans all over the world for this great success, all these were your pray and best wishes. Nothing is impossible our team has a long way to go, they need all afghans Duwa and Pray to Allah Almighy to make it eazy for them to win next games with big margins and making new world records. We were, We are and we will be a Proud Nation Inshallah. Our Team showed to the world that we are alive despite of war and we can make impossible, possible. May Allah Almight give you more and more success. Ameen
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