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Australia's Afghan diaspora excited to see their 'Blue Tigers' play in T20 World Cup cricket tour

Afghanistan's tricolour national flag no longer holds official status in the war-ravaged country under Taliban rule, but the national cricket team has kept it high in the international arena to the delight of their supporters in Australia. 

The youngest member of the global cricketing family, Afghanistan is playing in Australia during October and November, taking on the mighty powerhouses of the game in the T20 World Cup.

It's their first trip here since 2015. 

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