Afghanistan have been placed in Group A for the tournament, where they will
meet England, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and both host nations.
Afghanistan have taken a further step in a remarkable rise by qualifying for
their first World Cup courtesy of a crushing win over Kenya.
Afghanistan only became an International Cricket Council affiliate member in
2001 and were granted associate status this year on the back on successive
appearances at the World Twenty20.
But a place at the 50-over showpiece event, to be staged by Australia and New
Zealand in 2015, is a new high for the nation and the team secured it in
emphatic fashion with a seven-wicket success in Sharjah.
There were still 29.1 overs remaining when Mohammad Nabi hit the winning runs
to reel in a meagre target of 94.
Victory was built around a superb bowling performance, with Kenya rolled over
for 93.
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