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ICC World Cup | What went wrong for Pakistan national cricket team

Pakistan's World Cup hopes hang in balance due to bowling woes, captaincy questions, and PCB instability. Naseem's injury, Shaheen's lack of early impact, Haris' runs conceded, spinners' lack of bite, Babar's captaincy, selection favouritism, security restrictions, and frequent PCB changes have all contributed.

The Hindu

Ben Stokes opts against multi-year England extension after 26 central contracts announced

The England and Wales Cricket Board has been revising its approach to central contracts to meet the challenge of franchise leagues

The Independent UK

England players sign multi-year deals but Ben Stokes takes one-year extension

The England and Wales Cricket Board has been revising its approach to central contracts to meet the challenge of franchise leagues.

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Ben Stokes signs one-year England deal after turning down multiyear contract

The England & Wales Cricket Board has handed out its first multiyear central contracts but Ben Stokes has signed only a one-year deal

The Guardian - UK

ICC World Cup | We'll address the batting frailties in the back end, says Mitchell Marsh

Australia won't brush aside late collapse vs Pak, will look to address batting frailties vs Netherlands, says Mitchell Marsh. Warner, Marsh smashed hundreds, but late collapse saw them finish at 367/9. Pakistan gave blueprint on how to go about back end of innings. Head firming up for return, Marsh happy…

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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 Independent UK

Jonny Bairstow breaks silence on Lord’s stumping as he reopens Ashes wounds

Bairstow also suggested Australia were deceitful in the way they went about trying to convince umpires they had made clean catches

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Babar Azam gives reasons for Pakistan’s shocking loss to Afghanistan in Cricket World Cup 2023

While Afghanistan chased their 283-run target without breaking into a sweat, temperatures in Pakistan soared

The Independent UK

He 'bowled us over with ultimate spin ball', says Angad Bedi after demise of father Bishan Singh Bedi

A day after his demise, Bishan Singh Bedi’s son Angad Bedi and daughter-in-law Neha Dhupia paid tribute to him via an official statement

The Hindu

Afghanistan beat Pakistan by 8 wickets – here are some of greatest upsets in Cricket World Cup history

The Cricket World Cup has witnessed some of the greatest and most astonishing victories in the history of the sport

The Independent UK

ICC World Cup: PAK vs AFG | This win will give batters a sense of self-confidence, says Trott

Afghanistan beat Pakistan for the first time in one-day internationals, with coach Jonathan Trott praising the team's passion and performance. Trott credited the openers for setting up the victory, and Rahmat Shah's unbeaten 77 for anchoring the chase. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam felt his team's bowlers and fielders did not…

The Hindu

Bishan Bedi was an effortless bowler but a determined fighter for cricket

Bishan Bedi became a legend and inspiration to many but never thought he was bigger than the game or its fans

The Guardian - UK

ICC World Cup: PAK vs AFG | Our bowling was not up to the mark, says Babar Azam

Pakistan captain Babar Azam admits bowling attack not up to mark after Afghanistan beat them in World Cup upset. Afghans chased target of 283 with six balls to spare. Babar credits Afghans for win, Ibrahim Zadran named Player of the Match for 87. Mohammad Nabi says win a big moment…

The Hindu

Joe Root acknowledges growing uncertainty surrounding future of ODI cricket

England are the reigning World Cup champions but hopes of retaining their title in India are hanging by a thread.

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Joe Root calls for increase in 50-over cricket if England are to thrive again

The former England captain said the team are struggling after playing so few ODIs and defended the ‘incredible’ Jos Buttler amid World Cup struggles

The Hindu

Formidable South Africa wary of Bangladesh threat

South Africa look to build on superb performance against defending champions when they meet Bangladesh on October 24. SA have lost 3 of 6 ODIs to Bangladesh in last 4 years, including in 2019 World Cup

The Independent UK

Bishan Bedi, India cricket great who claimed 266 test wickets with dazzling spin, dies at 77

Bishan Bedi, the India cricket great whose dazzling left-arm spin claimed 266 test wickets, has died

The Independent UK

Bishan Singh Bedi death: Former India captain and legendary spinner dies at 77

Former India captain was well known for the rhythm and control of his bowling on the cricket pitch

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Evening Standard

Bishan Bedi: Indian cricket great dies aged 77 after long illness

Legendary spinner is one of the sport's most celebrated bowlers, taking 266 wickets in just 67 Tests

Al Jazeera

India drives cricket’s Olympic inclusion, but minnows hope to hitch a ride

Smaller countries hope cricket’s inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics can be a game changer for the sport.

The Independent UK

Memes rain down on social media after fog stops India vs New Zealand match in Dharamshala

Users liken dense fog to wrestler Undertaker’s arrival and Shubman Gill’s revenge on mosquitos

Evening Standard

Cricket World Cup: Joe Root backs Jos Buttler decisions with England's title defence in tatters

Former Test skipper issues heartfelt rallying cry with a mountain to climb after South Africa humiliation

The Independent UK

How England’s current World Cup woes compare to previous tournament struggles

England have lost three of their four Cricket World Cup games at this year’s tournament – one away from equalling an unwanted record.

The Independent UK

Why India’s net run rate is third best despite not losing a single match in Cricket World Cup

Team India is currently unbeaten in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 – having won all five games

The Guardian - UK

Afghanistan beat Pakistan by eight wickets: Cricket World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Hashmatullah Shahidi hit the winning runs as Afghanistan beat their rivals for the first time to send England bottom of the World Cup standings

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