The match represented a landmark occasion for Afghanistan but the weather put a dampener on events. (Source: AP) The match represented a landmark occasion for Afghanistan but the weather put a dampener on events. (Source: AP)Afghanistan were given a traditional British welcome as their first-ever appearance at Lord’s was cut short by rain in a one-day match against a Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) XI. The MCC has been very supportive of Afghan cricket, not least through the charity Afghan Connection. “Within a year MCC began backing Afghan cricket through Afghan Connection’s projects.

Source: Indian Express July 12, 2017 06:45 UTC