What is Afro-Asia Cup in cricket? Format, past winners and famous Indian stars who have participated in the competition
Afro-Asia Cup: A bridge between two continents
The Afro-Asia Cup was a One Day International (ODI) cricket tournament that was contested between representative teams from Africa and Asia. The tournament was first held in 2005 and was played every two years until 2018. The Afro-Asia Cup was discontinued after the 2018 edition due to a lack of interest from broadcasters and sponsors. The Afro-Asia Cup was played in a round-robin format, with each team playing each other once. The top two teams in the round-robin stage advanced to the final. The tournament was typically played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) or India.Past winners of the Afro-Asia Cup
The Afro-Asia Cup was won by the Asian team on four occasions, and by the African team on two occasions. The Asian team won the tournament in 2005, 2007, 2012 and 2018. The African team won the tournament in 2009 and 2011.Famous Indian stars who have participated in the Afro-Asia Cup
Many famous Indian cricketers have participated in the Afro-Asia Cup over the years, including:Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar is regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. He is the leading run-scorer in both Tests and ODIs, and has scored 100 international centuries. Tendulkar played in the Afro-Asia Cup in 2005, 2007, 2012 and 2018.
Virender Sehwag
Virender Sehwag is known for his aggressive batting style. He is one of the most successful openers in the history of cricket, and has scored over 8,000 runs in Tests and ODIs. Sehwag played in the Afro-Asia Cup in 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011 and 2012.
Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid is known for his solid batting technique and his ability to score runs in all conditions. He is one of the most successful batsmen in the history of Indian cricket, and has scored over 10,000 runs in Tests and ODIs. Dravid played in the Afro-Asia Cup in 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2011.
