Taliban Officials Celebrate Afghanistan’s Win- Captain Nabi Breaks Down During National Anthem, Watch Video

By WEB DESK Last updated Oct 26, 2021

Taliban officials took to social media on Monday to congratulate the Afghan national cricket team for winning a match in the T20 World Cup, but there was a muted response on the streets of Kabul where such wins were celebrated enthusiastically in the past.

Afghanistan beat Scotland in a match played in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates – the first major victory for the team since the Taliban takeover of the country.

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“Congratulations to the team and wish them more success in the future,” Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on Twitter.

Taliban’s representative-designate to the United Nations Suhail Shaheen tweeted:

“Congratulation to all Afghan cricket team and the entire Afghan nation for the historical win against Scotland. Well done boys! May Allah favour you with future victories.
Keep it up!
T20-world cup-2021”

While captain Mohd Nabi breaks down during national anthem.

Afghanistan captain Mohd Nabi broke down during the national anthem ahead of their opening group stage match against Scotland. He was witnessed tearing up with emotions amid challenging circumstances back home since the Taliban takeover. The allrounder was seen wiping his tears as soon as the national anthem finished.