Afghanistan takes part in Asian Zurkhaneh martial arts championship in Iran
Zurkhaneh, a traditional martial art with roots in Persian culture, combines strength training with ritual and performance.
Zurkhaneh, a traditional martial art with roots in Persian culture, combines strength training with ritual and performance.
Tilak Varma anchored the chase with an unbeaten 69 off 53 balls, supported by Shivam Dube’s quick 33 from 22.
India qualified after topping their group and winning in the Super Four stage, including victories over Pakistan and Bangladesh.
The four-team tournament, known as FIFA United–Women, will be held in Dubai.
Afghanistan began its qualifying campaign strongly, beating the Maldives 10-1 in its opening match.
Left-arm fast bowler Fazal Haq Farooqi, along with all-rounders Gulbadin Naib and Karim Janat, has been left out of both.
Both players were found guilty of Level 1 offenses and received one demerit point each.
Afghanistan, after winning the toss and choosing to bat first, posted 169-8 in their 20 overs at Zayed Cricket Stadium.
A win is essential for Afghanistan if they hope to advance to the Super Four stage.
Organizers said the climbers reached 3,400 meters in a single day.