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Lee Wellings

Rising Afghanistan cricket team contender in Cricket World Cup

Rising Afghanistan cricket team contender in Cricket World Cup

The Cricket World Cup starts on Thursday, with emerging teams like Afghanistan aiming to make their mark in the sport.

They play the defending champions Australia on Saturday with Rashid Khan, the best bowler in the world, and a genuine chance of causing upsets.

Al Jazeera's Lee Wellings reports from Bristol.

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