Afghanistan is one of the fastest-improving cricketing nations in recent times. In a very short period, they have managed to stand toe-to-toe with some of the best sides in the world, albeit on a few occasions. While the results have not always gone their way against the more fancied opponents, something consistent for the ‘Blue Tigers’ has been the unwavering support from their fans.
“The tradition has been there for some time. We have given tickets to the fans in Dubai. We did the same when Afghanistan featured in the 2023 Asia Cup co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The trend continues in the World Cup as well,” the team official told The New Indian Express.
“The players normally request me for tickets. We usually get three to five tickets per player/official. Once I provide them with their quota, players put their tickets together for fans. On receiving a request from fans, we keep these tickets in an envelope and leave it at the reception of the team hotel. The fans then collect it from there,” he added.
