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They've just been granted Test status alongside Ireland. They are performing exceedingly well at the international level by beating top teams in world cricket. Things certainly are looking up for Afghanistan. But what about their people? Is cricket bringing a smile on their faces? Is cricket the godsent silver lining they needed?

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According to the Afghanistan A team coach, Raees Ahmadzai, cricket is obviously chasing the dark clouds away in the war-torn country. Rattled by terrorist activities, bomb blasts and a politically charged atmosphere, most of Afghanistan's natives find cricket an ideal atmosphere to vent their frustrations out.

Ahmadzai said, "I think the situation in Afghanistan will be changed by sports especially cricket. Everyone loves the cricketers. The political situation is not in our hands and I dont want to talk too much about it because it is above our heads. But we can travel anywhere we want in the country and no one will give us problems. No one wants to fight because the people of Afghanistan are friendly. But the things that are happening are out of our control.

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Highlighting the craze of cricket in the country, Ahmadzai said, "Cricket is the number one sport in Afghanistan and there will be millions of fans who following ball to ball of this tournament from local radios and on the internet."

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The Afghanistan A team is currently playing South African and Indian teams. And the world has its eyes fixed on the Afghan warriors yet again.

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This Is How Cricketers Of The Afghanistan National Team Are Helping Their War-Torn Country Recover - Indiatimes.com