Afghanistan have improved significantly in their last two matches in the Cricket World Cup and it could be their day on Monday when they take on Bangladesh in a group game at Hampshire Bowl, captain Gulbadin Naib said.

Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib has called on cricket's top teams to play more matches against his country in future to aid their development.

Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib insists his side won't let the row over Mohammad Shahzad's controversial World Cup exit overshadow the rest of the tournament.

The clash between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan is not merely a contest between two subcontinent nations but a battle for pride at Sophia Gardens On Tuesday.