#10YearChallenge: From MS Dhoni to Shahid Afridi- pictures show how cricket has changed in last 10 years

One of the biggest cricketing stories of the last 10 years has been the rise of Afghanistan cricket. The Cricket World Cup twitter handle posted pictures of the Afghanistan cricket team as part of the #10YearChallenge. The team is currently 10th on the ODI ranking.

The photo is captioned, “Afghanistan: 

2009: Playing their first ODI

2019: Playing at their second World Cup

#10YearChallenge”

(Image: Cricket World Cup Twitter)

The International Cricket Council (ICC) also joined the internet's latest challenge and gave India's former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni a tribute for his crucial knock against Australia.

The photo was captioned: “#2009vs2019@msdhoni still smashing sixes and finishing chases!”

(Image: ICC Twitter)

This fierce bowler is known for his unusual bowling and has been attacking batsmen with right-arm fast slingers.

The bleached hair, tattoos, pierced eyebrows and the flamboyance of a star, Lasith Malinga has not changed over the years.

ICC posted the pictures captioned: Still rocking the same iconic hairstyle, Lasith Malinga!

#2009vs2019 #10YearChallenge”

(Image: ICC Twitter)

The New Zealand cricketer who plays predominantly at number four in all formats has been an unsung hero of this decade in international cricket.

This man has over 6000 runs in both Tests and ODIs.

ICC posted the pictures captioned: #2009vs2019

Some things never change, @RossLTaylor

#10YearChallenge

(Image: ICC Twitter)

Popularly known as Boom Boom, the former Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi is known for being ageless. 

He along with Sanath Jayasuriya are the only two men to have made over 4,000 runs and taken over 300 wickets.

The photo is captioned: Spot the difference!

#10YearChallenge @SAfridiOfficial”

(Image: ESPNcricinfo Twitter)

Ellyse Perry is known to be the first woman to represent the country in both cricket and football. When she made an appearance at the 2009 Women's World Cup, Perry became the youngest Australian cricketer to have played the multi-nation event.

The photo posted by ICC wrote, “Australia's star all-rounder, @EllysePerry!

#2009vs2019 #10YearChallenge”

(Image: ICC Twitter)

Known as a left-arm fast bowler, Mohammad Amir opens the bowling in all formats of cricket. He was even banned by the ICC for five years in 2010. From etching his name on the Lords Honour board to being a prisoner at Dorset, he has always been in the news.

The picture posted by ICC is captioned, “#2009vs2019

@iamamirofficial at 17 and 26!

#10YearChallenge”

(Image: ICC Twitter)

The South African cricketer was named as one of the players in the ICC Women's ODI Team of the Year.

ICC captioned the picture, “#2009vs2019@kappie777, then and now! #10YearChallenge”

(Image: ICC Twitter)

Shadab Khan had created ripples with his leg-breaks, but more with his wrong'uns at the Under-19 level.

He was one of the thirty-three players to be awarded a central contract for the 2018–19 season by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

The photo posted was captioned, “#10YearChallenge

Dreams do come true, 10 years ago I dreamt of playing for my country. Feel blessed. “

(Image: Shadab Khan Twitter)

Faheem Ashraf was one of the thirty-three players to be awarded a central contract for the 2018–19 season by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

Known to be a power-hitter and a handy medium-pacer, Ashraf seems to be a promising young talent.

He posted the picture on Twitter and captioned it, “Kyunke sub #10YearChallenge ker rahein hein, mai #20YearChallenge kerun ga.

Also, thank you for all the wonderful birthday wishes.”

(Image: Faheem Ashraf Twitter)