Afghan teen killed by gunfire during cricket match celebration

An Afghan teenager was killed by gunfire in the south of the country as cricket fans celebrated victory over Zimbabwe in Sharjah, international media report.

Reports claim that several others were also hurt as thousands of fans danced in the streets and fired into the air in cities and towns.

According to the police, some 20 people have been arrested.

Afghanistan’s victory in the United Arab Emirates cements their place in the top 10 one-day sides in the world.

The BBC reports that in a video message to the nation, President Ashraf Ghani asked people not to celebrate the victory with gunfire.