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Xtra Time Web Desk: The Afghanistan cricket team, led by Rashid Khan, is gearing up for their first Super 8 match against Rohit Sharma's Indian team at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on June 20 (Thursday) as part of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. However, the team is facing a unique challenge off the field: arranging Halal food.

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The Afghan team has found it challenging to secure Halal food from the ICC-arranged meals in Barbados. Unlike in St. Lucia, where Halal food was readily available, the situation in Barbados has forced the team to take matters into their own hands. Despite efforts to source Halal food locally with help from some individuals, the team still faces difficulties and often resorts to cooking their own meals.

The necessity to cook their own meals has added an extra layer of complexity to the team's preparation for the crucial Super 8 clash. While the players focus on their on-field performance, they are also dedicating time and effort to ensure they can adhere to their dietary requirements.

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The team remains hopeful that this situation will not persist at other venues as they continue their T20 World Cup campaign. Despite these off-field challenges, the Afghan squad is determined to give their best performance against India and in the subsequent matches.