#3. Success of the Afghanistan U-19 team in both Asia Cup and World Cup.
Not only the senior pros but the colts have also contributed in making the nation swell with pride. They won the U-19 Asia Cup, defeating Pakistan by 185 runs. They also beat established teams like Sri Lanka, Pakistan and New Zealand in the U-19 World Cup.
They stunned the cricketing world and reached the semi-finals of the recently concluded U-19 World Cup, eventually losing to the Aussies. The likes of Zahir Khan and Mujeeb Zadran impressed a lot, and even made it big in the IPL auctions.