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Afghanistan, two months after the Taliban came to power.
The country is in cricket fever.
And there are also many fans of the sport in the ranks of the radical Islamic terrorist militia.
Khushhal, Taliban supporters:
“I've enjoyed playing cricket since I was a child. We fought for Islam and the Koran, but also dedicated ourselves to cricket. Now that we have succeeded in jihad and peace has returned to our country, I come here to watch people play. Because I'm also interested in cricket. "
Afghanistan has been a full member of the World Cricket Federation since 2017.
The national team based in Kabul is one of the twelve best cricket teams in the world.
On Monday she plays in the opening game of the so-called Twenty20 World Cup against Scotland.
The Afghan population is excited, the professional cricket sport has flourished in the country in recent years.
Mohammad Iqbal, cricket player:
»Our national team should play in a united environment. As long as there is unity, our team will progress in the future. Since most of our players play in international leagues and are all experienced, we hope that our team will make it to the semi-finals. "
The Taliban have been ruling Afghanistan again for two months.
They oppose many forms of public entertainment.
The terrorist militia has always made an exception for cricket - at least for men.
The women's national team has not been active since August.
And it is still far from clear whether women will ever again be allowed to play cricket in public under the rule of the Taliban.