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From refugee camp to cricket’s biggest stage for Afghanistan skipper in World Cup debut (Sydney Morning Herald)

18 February 20150 comments

His country is war-torn, he grew up in a refugee camp and his father was kidnapped two years ago.

But ask Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi his thoughts on overcoming hardship to lead his country in their first cricket World Cup match, and he’s surprisingly downbeat.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/cricket-world-cup/from-refugee-camp-to-crickets-biggest-stage-for-afghanistan-skipper-in-world-cup-debut-20150217-13h70v.html