Afghans flooded the country's streets in their thousands on Tuesday to rejoice in their men's cricket team reaching the T20 World Cup semi-finals for the first time. Celebrations erupted throughout the Taliban-run country as people in Kabul, Khost, Jalalabad and beyond enjoyed the dramatic victory over Bangladesh. Rashedullah, a resident of the southeastern Khost province said: 'This event has given reason for hope for the youth who were previously disappointed'.
Rare good news The victory represents a welcome respite for a country that has suffered a series of natural disasters on top of an economic crisis exacerbated by international restrictions on the banking sector and a drop-off in aid since the Taliban seized power and limited women's education and movement.