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World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi bats for more ODI games

Afghanistan's successful WC campaign (4 wins) has led captain Hashmatullah Shahidi to hope for more ODI matches from ICC & ACB. He believes 50-over cricket is important & will help the team improve. Despite a loss to Australia, Shahidi is determined to come back stronger against South Africa.

The Hindu

World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan, South Africa seek morale-boosting win

Afgh. hope 4 semis dashed by NZ win; need spirited performance vs. SA. Afghans: batters impressive, spinners need to step up. SA: Bavuma needs to find form, de Kock, Klaasen, Markram stepped up; Maharaj go-to-bowler, Shamsi an option.

The Hindu

Afghanistan excel in exile at World Cup even if semi-final eludes them

They may not have been able to progress but it has been a breakout tournament for Hashmatullah Shahidi’s nomadic side

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AUS vs AFG | Afghanistan win toss, elect to bat against Australia

Match report of the Australia vs Afghanistan ICC World Cup match on November 7, 2023, played in Mumbai

The Hindu

World Cup: Afghanistan opt to bat against Australia

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and chose to bat against Australia in the 39th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.

The Times of India

World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan has made the cricket world sit up and take note

Afghanistan's 2023 World Cup journey has been a fairytale. From being an also-ran to punching above its weight, the team has won against three former World Cup champions. With a consistent team selection, quality spin quartet, and top-six batting, Afghanistan has emerged as a threat. Its success is due to…

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Cricket World Cup 2023 AUS vs AFG | Afghan team has a great time with Sachin Tendulkar

Afghan cricketers meet Sachin Tendulkar for pep-talk ahead of World Cup match vs. Australia. Ajay Jadeja facilitated the meeting, giving players chance to pick the brains of the legend. Hashmatullah Shahidi excited to meet Tendulkar, calling him a role model for many players.

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Don’t say ‘upset’: Shahidi on Afghanistan’s thrilling Cricket World Cup run

Afghanistan’s captain talks to Al Jazeera about his side’s dramatic campaign, winning mantras and their growing belief.

Al Jazeera

ODI World Cup: Australia eye semifinal spot in clash against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: With seats quickly filling up for the World Cup semifinals, Australia are determined to overcome middle-order challenges and secure their spot in the final four by taking on a spirited Afghanistan team. With India and South Africa already securing their positions in the semifinals, only two places remain…

The Times of India

World Cup: Afghanistan keep semifinal hopes alive after a big win over Netherlands

LUCKNOW: Half centuries by Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi and Rahmat Shah and veteran Mohammad Nabi's superb bowling spell helped a clinical Afghanistan register a seven-wicket victory over the Netherlands to keep their World Cup semifinal hopes alive at the Ekana stadium on Friday.

The Times of India

It will be a big achievement if we can make World Cup semis, says Afghanistan's Hashmatullah Shahidi

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan's captain, Hashmatullah Shahidi, dedicated his team's recent victory over the Netherlands to the people enduring hardship back in their home country. He emphasised that the team is still nurturing aspirations of progressing to the World Cup semi-finals.

The Times of India

AFG vs NED: Afghanistan beat Netherlands to boost World Cup semi-final bid

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan secured a convincing seven-wicket victory over the Netherlands, significantly bolstering their prospects of advancing to the World Cup semi-finals.

The Times of India

World Cup: Netherlands opt to bat against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: Netherlands captain Scott Edwards won the toss and chose to bat against Afghanistan in the 34th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana cricket stadium in Lucknow on Friday.

The Times of India

World Cup: Afghans continue big-game hunting

After England and Pakistan, surprise squad of World Cup now downs Sri Lanka by seven wickets to boost semis hopes

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Cricket World Cup 2023 AFG vs SL | The Afghanistan faithful have the time of their lives!!!

Afghan fans in Pune celebrate team's success in ODI World Cup. Mostly students, they dance to Afghani songs, egged on by stadium DJ. Exuberance rubs off on locals, who cheer on Hashmatullah Shahidi's side. Afghans thrilled to see team in flesh & blood, feel more at home in India.

The Times of India

"Chase against Pakistan gave us....": Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi

NEW DELHI: Following their comfortable victory over Sri Lanka in a World Cup match on Monday, Afghanistan's captain Hashmatullah Shahidi credited his team's confidence to their previous successful run chase against Pakistan.

The Times of India

'Many congratulations for beating 3 former world champions': Wishes pour in after Afghanistan stun Sri Lanka in ODI World Cup

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan continued their remarkable campaign at the 50-overs World Cup by securing a significant victory over the 1996 champions, Sri Lanka, winning by seven wickets in a thrilling encounter in Pune on Monday.

The Times of India

ICC World Cup: Hashmatullah's Afghanistan start favourites against Sri Lanka

PUNE: Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi doesn’t believe in celebrating too early. Not that he lacks confidence. He just doesn’t want to lose the focus that his team has developed in their quest of making it to the top-four.

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Cricket World Cup 2023 AFG vs SL | Our aim is to go to the next round: Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi

Afghanistan aim to win key match vs Sri Lanka to reach next round; captain Hashmatullah Shahidi says team is focused on match-by-match approach, not thinking too far ahead.

The Times of India

'The team is doing good and we are all happy': Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the World Cup match against Sri Lanka at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, Afghanistan's captain Hashmatullah Shahidi expressed confidence in his team's performance. Shahidi mentioned during the pre-match press conference that the team is in good spirits and feeling content with their current form.

The Times of India

World Cup: Lahiru Kumara blow for Sri Lanka ahead of must-win clash against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: Pacer Lahiru Kumara was on Sunday ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup with a left thigh muscle injury dealing a big blow to Sri Lanka ahead of their must-win match against Afghanistan in Pune on Monday.

The Times of India

World Cup: No way back for Babar Azam and his Pakistan team?

After shock loss, Pakistan captain's tactics, lack of penetrative bowlers and power hitters in focus as team look to salvage faltering campaign

The Independent UK

Afghanistan captain on his side’s stunning upset against Pakistan in Cricket World Cup: ‘Tastes sweet’

Afghanistan ends seven-match losing streak against Pakistan in stunning upset that ‘tastes sweet’

The Times of India

'As a batman he is very good, but as a leader...': Pakistan greats criticise Babar Azam's captaincy

NEW DELHI: The defeat of the Pakistan cricket team against Afghanistan in the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup in India has sparked heavy criticism from former Pakistan cricketers. The loss, which came as a shock to many, has put Pakistan's semi-finals aspirations in jeopardy. Former cricketers have questioned the captaincy…

The Times of India

Watch: Afghanistan's historic victory leaves former Pakistan legend Waqar Younis in shock

NEW DELHI: The ICC ODI World Cup witnessed a historic moment as Afghanistan stunned former champions Pakistan with an eight-wicket victory at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday.

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