From Kabul to Melbourne, millions are celebrating Afghanistan’s stunning performance. It’s about more than just cricket
“Mubarak, Mubarak, Congratulations!” A mate of mine in London, who hadn’t contacted me for ages, texted me in the wee hours of Tuesday morning. What personal or professional achievement could this celebration be for?
Still in bed, half asleep, I heard one of my housemates’ elated laughter and chatter on the phone. What is going on? I thought.
