Darwish Rasooli

Two new teams - Pamir Zalmi and Hindukush Stars - have joined the league, making it an eight-team competition this year

Naveen-ul-Haq left out of T20I squad too, despite taking a break from ODIs to prepare for the T20 World Cup this year

Left-arm wristspinner Zahir Khan slots in alongside Rashid Khan, Amir Hamza and Mujeeb Ur Rahman in the 15-man squad

As many as four Indians found a place in ESPNcricinfo's team of the tournament. In total, players from five countries found a place with a 12th man from a sixth team

The victory was set up by a trio of half-centuries from Ibrahim Zadran, Ikram Ali Khil, and Darwish Rasooli, to set up an imposing total of 284 for 7

After Afghanistan Under-19s upset Pakistan, around 300 Afghan fans stormed into the Cobham Oval, which resulted in a rescheduling of a congratulatory call from the Prime Minister

Just like the senior side on Saturday, the Pakistan Under-19 team also suffered a match-changing collapse, losing 7 for 42 as Afghanistan cruised to a five-wicket win

With coach Andy Moles working on getting his batsmen to play long innings, and a mystery spinner who has already made an impact in international cricket, Afghanistan's World-Cup aspirations are far from fanciful