Afghanistan head coach Lalchand Rajput expressed happiness over the country getting a full Test status on Thursday.
It is a great moment for all of us and that country.Lalchand Rajput
"It is a great thing for the people of that country," said Rajput, who has been associated with the Afghanistan team for the past one year.
We will live up to the expectations of the International Cricket Council.Lalchand Rajput
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Afghanistan and Ireland were confirmed as `Full Member' of ICC on Thursday, thereby granting them Test status.
Afghanistan cricket has made rapid strides with the country's premier leg-spinner Rashid Khan making waves in T20 leagues including IPL. Recently, they beat West Indies in an ODI, drawing an away series 1-1.
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