Afghanistan's journey 'inspirational for all cricket lovers'
Playing only their third Test, Afghanistan pulled off a historic win, beating Bangladesh away in Chattogram despite a final day truncated by rain. Captain Rashid Khan starred with an all-round performance in his first match as captain.
What a win don't have words to describe the feeling . Afghanistan Zindabadpic.twitter.com/30J2JyPbWI
— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) September 9, 2019
Many congratulations to @ACBofficials on a fantastic victory. Had to not just fight the Bangladesh batsmen but also the rain and they have showed excellent skills and spirit to register a great win. Well done @rashidkhan_19 #BANvAFG pic.twitter.com/5Miqjpl9VI
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) September 9, 2019
Congratulations to @ACBofficials on your 2nd Test win in just 3 Tests! No doubt there will be Many many more to come. What you have all done in the last 15 years and to do what you have done today... is inspirational for all cricket lovers.
— Dean Jones AM (@ProfDeano) September 9, 2019
Matches taken to register first two Test wins
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 9, 2019
India- 30
New Zealand- 55
Bangladesh - 60
Afghanistan has registered two Test wins in their first three games. More power to them
Congratulations to @ACBofficials for their maiden test victory.
— Paras Khadka (@paras77) September 9, 2019
Wel done @rashidkhan_19 and team ..!!!
Congratulations!
— Dawlat Zadran (@DawlatZadranDK) September 9, 2019
Historical win for Afghanistan. More power to my team.
Nabi we will be missing your presence in Test, your contribution for Afghan Cricket will be remember. Long live. @MohammadNabi007 @rashidkhan_19 @ACBofficials pic.twitter.com/hkgajzlihM
Well done Lala @rashidkhan_19 for winning your first test match as captain.. captain leading from the front.. taking wickets scoring runs .. congratulations @ACBofficials
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 9, 2019
It was also the final day of Test cricket for Mohammad Nabi, who bowed out with two wins in three matches.
whom together with we accomplished our dream to become a test nation and under him we won our first Test match. Lastly all my Ex team mates and my lovely fans pic.twitter.com/4C2H1ZN8IN
— Mohammad Nabi (@MohammadNabi007) September 9, 2019
Dear @MohammadNabi007 You done a great job for Afghanistan cricket and will be miss you in redball cricket#you truly a role model for us and for young generation.salute you bro for giving chance to young players in test cricket @afghcricket
— MS Shahzad (@MShahzad077) September 9, 2019
Congratulations to @ACBofficials on an impressive win over a strong @BCBtigers . Special mention to @rashidkhan_19 leadership and performances and to @MohammadNabi007 in his last test for his country. Well done guys #BangvsAfg
— Brendan Taylor (@BrendanTaylor86) September 9, 2019
Congrats to @ACBofficials on your test victory and well done @rashidkhan_19 on your MOM and win as a Captain.#banvsafg @MohammadNabi007 a humble soul, a great leader and a whole hearted cricketer, well done my friend and see you on the park soon for white ball cricket. pic.twitter.com/0dMvdOna1f
— Sikandar Raza (@SRazaB24) September 9, 2019
Rahmat Shah became Afghanistan's first Test centurion, scoring 102 in their first innings.
Congratulations everyone for the historic win against Bangladesh Well played @rashidkhan_19 with both #magician and then the man who is a inspiration 2 all of us thank you for everything u have done for and us @MohammadNabi007 pic.twitter.com/GToUDJLYMn
— Rahmat Shah (@RahmatShah_08) September 9, 2019
congratulations to @ACBofficials for securing 1st test victory against @BCBtigers what an amazing Rehmat shah.brilliant all round performance @rashidkhan_19
— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) September 9, 2019