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England to field ‘smart’ as Dharamsala outfield is cleared for Bangladesh clash

The crucial World Cup game between England and Bangladesh will go ahead at the HPCA Stadium despite safety concerns over the heavily sanded outfield

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023

Jonny Bairstow wary of ground for England’s World Cup clash with Bangladesh

Worries are mounting over the suitability of the picturesque HPCA Stadium.

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023

World Cup: Afghanistan coach Trott slams Dharamsala outfield

NEW DELHI: The outfield at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala has come under criticism post the World Cup tie between Bangladesh and Afghanistan on Saturday. TOI had reported on September 16 that the International Cricket Council (ICC) had raised concerns over the outfield which was then heavily infested by fungus.

The Times of India · Oct 8, 2023

Afghanistan records lowest ODI total by any team against Pakistan to lose by 142 runs in 1st ODI

Pakistan bowler Haris Rauf's 5-18 spell led to Afghanistan's 142-run loss in the 1st ODI. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shadab Khan also contributed to the win. Imam-ul-Haq and Iftikhar Ahmed shared a 50-run stand. The teams move to Colombo for the final match on Saturday.

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023

Haris Rauf leads Pakistan's rout of Afghanistan in first ODI

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's fiery fast bowler, Haris Rauf, spearheaded a relentless pace attack against Afghanistan, achieving a career-best five-wicket haul and propelling his team to a resounding 142-run victory in the first one-day international (ODI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Aug 22, 2023

Rashid Khan returns as Afghanistan names 16-man squad for T20I series against Bangladesh

Afghanistan on Sunday named a 16-member squad for the T20I leg of their tour of Bangladesh with the return of star spinner Rashid Khan to the side.

The Hindu · Jul 2, 2023

Rashid Khan ruled out of series opener against Sri Lanka due to injury

In a major blow to Afghanistan's cricket team, their renowned leg-spinner Rashid Khan has been sidelined for the start of the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka, set to begin on Friday. The 24-year-old spinner, who holds the record for the most wickets by an Afghan player in one-day internationals…

The Times of India · Jun 1, 2023

IPL 2023: More bowlers should try run-outs at their end, says R Ashwin

CHENNAI: When Ravichandran Ashwin ran Jos Butler out at the bowler’s end in the 2018 IPL, it created a lot of controversy. Five years down the line, the ‘cheating tag’ to that form of dismissal has been diluted significantly and the term ‘Mankading’ has gone out from cricketing vocabulary.

The Times of India · Apr 12, 2023

Sam Curran thriving with extra responsibility of bowling at death: Jos Buttler

PERTH: England skipper Jos Buttler feels Sam Curran has the "character" for bowling at the death and the all-rounder is "thriving with the extra responsibility" of bowling in pressure situations.

The Times of India · Oct 22, 2022

5 talking points as Sam Curran makes history in England's T20 World Cup win v Afghanistan

Sam Curran became the first Englishman to take a five wicket haul in T20Is as England began the T20 World Cup with an important victory against Afghanistan in Perth

Daily Mirror · Oct 22, 2022