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Afghanistan’s cricket miracle – from refugee camps to world cup semi-final, but marred by gender apartheid

Claims that the USA’s victory against Pakistan in the T20 men’s cricket world cup was the most unexpected sporting moment of 2024 might now be considered premature, now that Afghanistan has won through to the semi-final, leaving teams such as Australia in their wake.

The Conversation

WATCH: Rashid Khan's special message as Afghanistan set to play their first-ever World Cup semifinal

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan on Wednesday took to social media to address his supporters before the highly anticipated ICC T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal match against South Africa. The game, which will be held on Thursday at Tarouba in Trinidad and Tobago, presents a significant opportunity for Afghanistan…

The Times of India

Afghanistan vs South Africa – T20 World Cup semifinal: Weather, pitch, toss

Afghanistan face unbeaten South Africa with ‘nothing to lose’ but will be eyeing more history in the T20 World Cup 2024.

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Afghanistan-South Africa T20 World Cup semifinal pits cricket's overachievers against underachievers

The underdog Afghanistan team has reached the Twenty20 World Cup semifinals for the first time and has captured the attention of cricket fans everywhere

The Independent UK

T20 World Cup: Dwayne Bravo the man behind Afghanistan pacers' upswing

ST. LUCIA: If you have been following the Afghanistan roller-coaster in the last couple of games, you might have noticed one man taking walks around the ground quietly as the drama kept unfolding. That man is Dwayne Bravo, the bowling consultant who seems to have made a world of difference…

The Times of India

'I don't know what happened...': Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan on Gulbadin Naib's 'injury' during T20 World Cup match against Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan addressed the injury of his teammate Gulbadin Naib during their crucial T20 World Cup Super Eight match against Bangladesh, saying it did not make any difference to the outcome.

The Times of India

'No scarring': Why coach Jonathan Trott believes Afghanistan have an advantage over South Africa in T20 World Cup semi-final

NEW DELHI: Coach Jonathan Trott believes Afghanistan will enter the T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa on Thursday with an advantage, citing their lack of historical baggage compared to the often unlucky and accident-prone South African team.

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'Bambai se aaya...': Rashid Khan shares photo with Rohit Sharma after Afghanistan enter semifinals

NEW DELHI: Rashid Khan's Afghanistan team secured a historic first-ever T20 World Cup semi-final berth by defeating Bangladesh by 8 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. This victory not only eliminated one of the tournament favorites Australia but also capped off an impressive run for Afghanistan, which included wins over…

The Times of India

Taliban minister congratulates captain Rashid Khan after Afghanistan reach T20 World Cup semifinals - WATCH

NEW DELHI: The Afghan cricket team's thrilling eight-run triumph over Bangladesh on Tuesday sparked joyous celebrations across Afghanistan. This historic win secured their maiden entry into the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup.

The Times of India

South Africa face test of nerves and Afghanistan in T20 World Cup semis

NEW DELHI: South Africa's quest to secure their maiden major cricket title may hinge on their ability to finally overcome the dreaded "chokers" label. Their latest test of resolve will come against Afghanistan in the Twenty20 World Cup semi-final at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad on Thursday.

The Times of India

Gulbadin Naib's cryptic reply to R Ashwin's 'red card' comment

NEW DELHI: After Afghanistan's thrilling victory over Bangladesh in their final Super Eight match, which secured their first-ever spot in the ICC T20 World Cup semifinals, questions have arisen regarding Gulbadin Naib's cramp in the 12th over.

The Times of India

'You'll struggle to find...': Ricky Ponting on retiring David Warner

NEW DELHI: Former skipper Ricky Ponting on Tuesday heaped praise on the recently retired opener David Warner, commending his "unbelievable" career that spanned all three formats. Ponting emphasized the difficulty in finding a replacement for Warner due to the significant impact he had on Australian cricket.

The Times of India

Afghanistan create history at T20 World Cup, and knock Australia out of the tournament

Afghanistan knocked Australia out of the T20 World Cup and booked their place in the semi-finals

The Independent UK

Afghanistan erupts in celebration as team reaches T20 World Cup semifinal

Fans take to the streets from Kabul to Kandahar and Khost to Laghman as Afghanistan reach first-ever World Cup semis.

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The Guardian - UK

Afghanistan cause stir after contentious behaviour in historic T20 World Cup win

Afghanistan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib has found himself at the centre of controversy following his side’s historic progress to a T20 World Cup semi-final

The Times of India

T20 World Cup: 'We deserve to be in the semis' - Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan experienced one of his most memorable days as Afghanistan captain and player when he led the team to its maiden semifinal appearance in a World Cup, defeating Bangladesh in a 'Super 8s' match' to book their ticket to the last-four stage of the T20 World Cup.

The Times of India

'The only guy...': Why Rashid Khan expresses pride in proving Brian Lara right after Afghanistan reached T20 World Cup semi-finals

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan secured their first-ever T20 World Cup semifinal spot by defeating Bangladesh with an eight-run win (DLS) in their final Super 8 clash of the ongoing tournament on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Faking injury? Aghanistan's 'slow it down' tactics against Bangladesh, involving Jonathan Trott and Gulbadin Naib, ignite spirt-of-the-game debate

With the match at tenterhooks and rain in the air, both Bangladesh and Afghanistan dugouts had their calculators out throughout their crucial Group 1 match of the 'Super 8s' stage, which had a T20 World Cup semifinals spot at stake. But the tense proceedings led to a bizarre moment towards…

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The Times of India

Faking injury? Afghanistan's 'slow it down' tactics against Bangladesh, involving Jonathan Trott and Gulbadin Naib, ignite spirt-of-the-game debate

International Business Times

Afghanistan Into Semi-finals After Bangladesh Thriller, Australia Out

Afghanistan advanced to their first-ever senior world tournament semi-final with a nerve-jangling eight-run victory over Bangladesh at the T20 World Cup on Monday that eliminated mighty Australia.

The Times of India

Afghanistan secure historic semi-final spot in T20 World Cup with victory over Bangladesh; Australia eliminated

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan advanced to the semi-finals of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup with a dramatic eight-run victory (DLS) over Bangladesh in their final Super Eight match in St Vincent on Tuesday. Afghanistan joined India as the qualifiers from Group 1, thus eliminating Australia from the tournament.

Al Jazeera

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh – T20 World Cup 2024: Team news, pitch, weather

Al Jazeera’s lowdown of the qualification scenario, weather forecast, head-to-head record and team news for the match.

The Times of India

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan hope for Indian win before clash against Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan will be anxiously awaiting the outcome of the India-Australia match, as they know that a victory for the "Men in Blue" would give them a great chance to advance to the T20 World Cup semifinals when they play Bangladesh in their Super Eights match at Kingstown.

The Times of India

Could not sleep in Mumbai after loss to Australia, can't sleep today too: Rashid Khan

India and West Indies are the two teams with biggest fan bases in this part of the world. But if there's one nation that the neutrals love to root for, it is Afghanistan.

Al Jazeera

Which teams can qualify for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 semifinals, and how?

Can Afghanistan enter the semis? What do West Indies need to do? Will net run rate come into play? Al Jazeera explains.

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