Afghanistan tops online searches among minnows in World Cup

War-torn Afghanistan, which made its debut in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup, topped the chart of most online searches among the new and lesser experienced teams.
According to a latest analysis of online trends by global giant Google, there is a growing interest and increase in search queries for the new teams compared to the old and experienced ones.
"Interestingly and basis the efforts and enthusiasm that team Afghanistan has displayed on the field, this team has witnessed the highest search interests among the minnows," Google said.
The war-ravaged Afghanistan is the newest team making its debut in this World Cup.

"Bangladesh comes second on the list followed by Ireland, the UAE and finally Scotland. Surprisingly Scotland surpasses Zimbabwe when it comes to online search trends as Zimbabwe stood last in terms of search interest online," the analysis pointed out.
The study said that the new teams have their share of great players and have proved on more than one occasion that whether experienced or not, they are no walk-overs.

"The minnows have consequently sprung a surprise or two against older and more experienced teams," Google said.
On the most searched players in the lesser experienced teams, the study said Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh lived up to his reputation in this World Cup and topped the chart.

"The best batsman in the Ireland batting line up Ed Joyce takes the second spot followed by Bangladesh Captain Mushfiqur Rahim, who comes in at third position," it added.