Windhoek, Jan. 27 -- Afghanistan didn't come to the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup just to make up the numbers.
They have proven their bona fides so far, having won all three group games to enter the Super Six phase full of belief. So while they remain firmly in the mix for a semi-finals spot, one of the team's star players didn't shy away from their disappointment after going down to Sri Lanka by four wickets here.
According to ICC, batting first, Afghanistan produced an error-riddled display that asked too much of Osman Sadat (61 off 107). The opener batted for 40 overs, but his top-order teammates all struck out, creating compounding amounts of pressure as their innings unfolded.
Faisal Khan fought for his 22 off 34 balls, but o...