Cricbuzz: Despite being shown their place in the Test format by the top-ranked India, Afghanistan had many positives to take from 2018. That they defeated the Windies twice in the World Cup Qualifiers, including the final, should rank among their top achievements in the year. But more than that, it was their performance in the Asia Cup that highlighted how much Afghanistan have grown as a cricketing nation, and the spirited brand that they promise to bring to the World Cup next year. Click here to read more (external link).