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Sachin Tendulkar took to social media to express his heartfelt sentiments for Afghanistan after their historic achievement in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2024. On Tuesday, June 25th, Afghanistan secured their maiden berth in the World Cup semifinals by defeating Bangladesh by eight runs via the DLS method in the final Super-8 match.Former cricketers and fans worldwide have been showering the Afghanistan team with praise and well-wishes after their nerve-shredding win over fellow semi-finals hopefuls Bangladesh at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown on Tuesday.
So proud of your progress: Sachin Tendulkar on Afghanistan’s T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal qualification
Amid widespread excitement in the cricketing world, Afghanistan received congratulations for their historic achievement, including praise from Sachin Tendulkar. Tendulkar applauded Afghanistan’s remarkable journey to the semi-finals of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, attributing their success to sheer hard work and unwavering determination. He specifically highlighted their impressive victories over strong teams such as New Zealand and Australia, emphasizing that their latest triumph over Bangladesh was a testament to their resilience and commitment.
Sachin Tendulkar posted on X: “Afghanistan, your road to the semi-finals has been incredible, overcoming the likes of New Zealand and Australia. Today’s win is a testament to your hard work & determination. So proud of your progress. Keep it up! 👏🇦🇫 #AFGvBAN #T20WorldCup”
Before the culmination of the Super 8 stage, the race for the fourth and final semi-final spot in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 involved Afghanistan, Australia, and Bangladesh. India, England, and South Africa had already secured their places in the knockouts.
Afghanistan aimed for a clear path to the semi-finals: a victory against Bangladesh would guarantee their qualification. Meanwhile, Australia’s hopes rested on Bangladesh defeating Afghanistan, albeit not by a substantial margin, to secure their own spot in the semi-finals.
I don’t have any words to describe the feeling: Rashid Khan
Afghanistan executed their own strategy effectively, dashing Australia’s hopes of advancing to the top four in the ongoing T20 World Cup. They convincingly defeated Bangladesh to secure their place alongside India, South Africa, and England in the semi-finals.
Looking ahead, Afghanistan will meet South Africa in the first semi-final scheduled for June 27 at the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium in Trinidad & Tobago. Reflecting on their qualification, Rashid Khan expressed his team’s delight and disbelief, describing it as a dream come true. He credited their strong start to the tournament and the pivotal win against New Zealand for instilling the belief that has carried them through.
The only guy who put us in the semifinal was Brian Lara and we proved it right. I told him we won’t let you down. The country will be very proud back home. Being in the semis is big now, we have to go with a clear mind. We’ll have to keep things simple and make sure we enjoy the big occasion.”
