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For Afghans around the world this Cricket World Cup is providing a rare moment of joy

From Kabul to Melbourne, millions are celebrating Afghanistan’s stunning performance. It’s about more than just cricket

The Guardian - AU

World Cup: Afghanistan savour special win over Pakistan and look ahead to scripting more history

CHENNAI: Six-year-old Mikhail, donning an oversized Rashid Khan jersey, soaked in the sweat of the superstar himself, walked into the press-conference room on Monday night. The little Afghan boy, who lives in Dubai, had flown down to Chennai just to see his heroes play and he will be going back…

The Times of India

I will remember this World Cup for the rest of my life, says Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq

While Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq will forever cherish the ongoing ICC World Cup after his team's remarkable achievements, he remains steadfast in his choice to retire from 50-over cricket once the tournament concludes.

The Times of India

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Watch: Irfan Pathan dances with Rashid Khan to celebrate Afghanistan's historic win over Pakistan

NEW DELHI: As Afghanistan pulled off a stunning eight-wicket win over Pakistan in the ongoing ODI World Cup, the team marked the victory with joyous celebrations at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai.

The Times of India

ICC World Cup: PAK vs AFG | After upsetting England, Afghanistan stuns Pakistan

Pakistan scored 282/7 in 50 overs vs Afghanistan, led by Babar Azam's 74 and Abdullah Shafique's 58. Shadab Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed made 40 each. Noor Ahmad took 3/49 and Naveen-ul-Haq 2/52

The Hindu

ICC World Cup: Afghan spin threat awaits Pakistan batters

CHENNAI: If ever there was a side that used to be a scourge for spinners, it used to be Pakistan. Generations of Indian spinners — from Bishan Bedi to Maninder Singh to Harbhajan Singh — will have their stories of hard times against the likes of Zaheer Abbas, Salim Malik…

The Times of India

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Spin test from Afghanistan trio awaits unstable Pakistan middle-order

Pakistan and Afghanistan face off in Chennai, with both teams looking to gain an edge in their on-field rivalry. Rashid Khan’s spin and Pakistan’s unstable middle order will be key factors in the match. Afghanistan must improve its fielding and middle order, while Pakistan must rely on Shaheen Afridi’s early…

The Hindu

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Pakistan vs Afghanistan: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match preview

Both sides are in desperate need of a Cricket World Cup win, with the added spice of cross-border tensions.

Al Jazeera

ICC World Cup: New Zealand's Glenn Phillips reveals the secret to success against Afghanistan's Rashid Khan

NEW DELHI: New Zealand's wicketkeeper-batter Glenn Phillips spoke about their strategy to counter the threat posed by Afghanistan's spin wizard Rashid Khan during their ICC World Cup match in Dharamsala on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Cricket World Cup 2023 | New Zealand has Afghanistan crashing down to the earth

Afghanistan brought down to the ground by a clinical performance from New Zealand, which handed the former a 149-run defeat at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Asked to bat first, half-centuries from skipper Tom Latham (68) and Glenn Phillips (71) helped the Black Caps post 288-6. In reply, Afghanistan’s…

The Hindu

ICC World Cup, NZ vs AFG: Will Young, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips steer New Zealand to 288/6 against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: New Zealand showed resilience after a brief mid-innings slump to post a commendable score of 288 for six against Afghanistan in a World Cup group league match on Wednesday.

The Times of India

New Zealand thrash Afghanistan by 149 runs at Cricket World Cup – as it happened

Tom Latham and Glenn Phillips led an impressive New Zealand recovery from 110 for 4 before their bowlers overwhelmed Afghanistan

The Guardian - UK

World Cup, New Zealand vs Afghanistan: Afghans look to spin a web for Kiwis in Chennai

Chinaman Noor could come in as fourth spinner at tweaker-friendly Chepauk

The Times of India

World Cup: New Zealand vs Afghanistan head to head record

NEW DELHI: Last edition runners-up New Zealand face an upbeat Afghanistan in the 16th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Wednesday.

The Times of India

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Rashid Khan appeals to donate for Afghanistan's Herat earthquakes victims

NEW DELHI: Star cricketer Rashid Khan on Tuesday appealed to donate for the Herat earthquakes victims. The situation in Afghanistan's Herat province is dire, with thousands losing their lives and entire villages being flattened due to a series of devastating earthquakes.

The Times of India

ICC World Cup, NZ vs AFG: New Zealand face England-beaters Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan's surprising victory over defending champions England has elevated the team's standing, and New Zealand would be wise not to underestimate Hashmatullah Shahidi's side when they face off in their World Cup match on Wednesday.

The Times of India

ICC World Cup: Afghanistan cricket's kite runners chart their own flight path

A few months ago, social media feed let us know that it was 20 years of The Kite Runner. The Khaled Hosseini classic that came out in 2003 told a poignant back-to-the-wall survival story that left us with a hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Evening Standard

Cricket World Cup: England in serious trouble but Afghanistan the remarkable tale

Defending champions already playing the permutation game

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England vs Afghanistan: How the Afghans delivered the first shock of ICC World Cup 2023

NEW DELHI: The weekenaf10152023228787gone by has been tough for Afghanistan. The country has been ravaged by a massive earthquake. More than 1,000 people were killed. The ongoing ODI World Cup also didn’t bring much joy after losses to Bangladesh and India. Sunday, however, was different.

The Hindu

Eng vs Afg | This win will put a smile on faces of my people back in Afghanistan: Rashid

Afghanistan stun England in World Cup, Rashid Khan hopes win brings joy to countrymen affected by earthquakes. Mujeeb Ur Rahman dedicates Player of the Match award to those affected. Rashid, Mujeeb, Nabi, Rahmat Shah celebrate win. Jos Buttler says England must show resilience to overcome setback.

The Times of India

ODI World Cup: Afghanistan snap 14-match losing streak with an upset win over defending champions England

NEW DELHI: An all-round Afghanistan caused one of the greatest ODI World Cup upsets on Sunday, stunning the defending champions England by 69 runs in the national capital for their first win of the 2023 edition.

Evening Standard

England embarrassed by Afghanistan to leave Cricket World Cup defence hanging by a thread

Defending champions hammered by 69 runs in major upset

The Hindu

ICC World Cup: ENG vs AFG | Gritty Afghanistan leaves England shell-shocked

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Afghanistan beat England by 69 runs

The Guardian - UK

England humbled by brilliant Afghanistan in historic upset: Cricket World Cup – as it happened

Afghanistan pulled off one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history, stunning England with a 69-run victory in Delhi

The Guardian - UK

Root puts personal milestones to one side in search of more World Cup glory

A strong start in India has seen the batter surpass Graham Gooch as England’s all-time leading run-scorer at ODI World Cups but he desires success as a team

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