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Xtra Time Web Desk: Rashid Khan has vowed that the Afghanistan cricket team will return with greater determination in the next tournament following their exit from the T20 World Cup 2024. On Thursday, June 27, South Africa secured a dominant victory, ending Afghanistan's campaign by bundling them out for just 56 runs in Trinidad. The Proteas clinched the win within the 9th over and progressed to the final.

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Despite the loss, Afghanistan's performance in the tournament was inspiring and commendable. Rashid Khan, the Afghan skipper, took to social media to praise his team's efforts and express his pride. He promised fans that the team would build on this experience and come back stronger in future competitions.

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"We will always remember this #T20WorldCup!" Rashid stated. "The fight put ahead by each and every one of this team is commendable and I’m really proud of all of us! We will continue to build from here and comeback with more grit in the next one. Thank you to each and everyone who believed in us and helped us to keep the fight on."

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Afghanistan's journey in the T20 World Cup 2024 has been noteworthy. They finished as the second-best Asian team in the competition, behind India and ahead of Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. The team scored significant wins against New Zealand in the group stage and Australia during the Super 8, knocking the 2021 champions out of the tournament.

Looking ahead, Afghanistan's next major tournament will be the Champions Trophy next year. With the promise of returning with more grit and determination, fans and cricket enthusiasts can expect a spirited performance from Afghanistan.