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French-Afghan journalist freed in Afghanistan: RSF

French-Afghan journalist Mortaza Behboudi, held in detention since January in Afghanistan, was freed after charges against him were dropped, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale

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

India will be tough to beat, assessing conditions will be vital, says Santner

New Zealand must adapt to Dharamsala conditions, counter in-form Rohit Sharma to beat India at home in World Cup. Black Caps have adapted to different conditions in tournament, face tough task vs India. Santner believes power play, assessing conditions, building partnerships key to success. NZ have won all four games,…

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Former US officials ask Pakistan not to deport Afghans seeking relocation to the United States

A group of former U.S. diplomats and representatives of resettlement organizations has asked Pakistan not to deport thousands of Afghans who have been waiting for U.S. visas under an American program that relocates at-risk Afghan refugees fleeing Taliban rule

The Independent UK

ICC World Cup: Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott disheartened by fielding lapses against New Zealand

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott expressed his disappointment at his team's fielding performance in their ICC World Cup game against New Zealand. He believed that Afghanistan could have given New Zealand a tougher challenge if they had not dropped several catches during the match.

The Times of India

ICC World Cup: New Zealand's Mitchell Santner acknowledges challenge of surpassing Daniel Vettori

NEW DELHI: Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner achieved a significant milestone by taking his 100th one-day international wicket during Wednesday's ICC World Cup match against Afghanistan. However, he acknowledged that surpassing New Zealand's record holder Daniel Vettori will be a formidable challenge.

The Times of India

World Cup, New Zealand vs Afghanistan: Clinical Kiwis rout sloppy Afghans

NZ middle order rises to the occasion as Afghanistan pay for poor catching

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Cricket World Cup 2023 AFG vs NZ | We couldn’t put pressure on the Kiwis for long: Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott

New Zealand's clinical performance puts them on top of the table. Azmatullah Omarzai provided a silver lining for Afghanistan with two wickets and battling with the bat. Mitchell Santner became the second Kiwi spinner to take 100 ODI scalps. Pitch aided spinners in second innings. Trott credits NZ for performance,…

The Hindu

'Very disappointed...': Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi blames dropped catches for defeat against New Zealand

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan's captain, Hashmatullah Shahidi, expressed his disappointment following his team's 149-run defeat at the hands of New Zealand in a World Cup match, citing dropped catches at crucial moments and a misjudgment of the pitch's nature as the key factors contributing to their downfall.

The Times of India

WATCH: 'This kiwi can fly' - Mitchell Santner plucks a blinder to send Afghanistan captain packing

NEW DELHI: New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner produced a stupendous effort and grabbed a stunner to send Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi packing during New Zealand vs Afghanistan's ICC World Cup 2023 match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

The Times of India

Brendon McCullum urges England to 'stay true' to methods at World Cup

NEW DELHI: England's red-ball coach, Brendon McCullum, believes that there is still an opportunity for the team to revive their Cricket World Cup campaign. He encourages the defending champions to stay true to their style of play despite a setback, which came in the form of a 69-run defeat against…

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

World Food Program says Afghanistan needs $19m to provide emergency food in quake-hit Afghanistan

The United Nations’ World Food Program is appealing for $19 million to provide emergency assistance to tens of thousands of people affected by a series of devastating earthquakes and aftershocks that has rocked western Afghanistan

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The Guardian - UK

Nabi’s nomadic journey from beating Gatting to historic win over England

Veteran has beaten 43 different countries since first being noticed flaying an MCC side to all corners in Mumbai in 2006

The Times of India

World Cup: Afghanistan ask New Zealand to bat in Chennai

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and opted to bowl in the World Cup match against New Zealand in Chennai on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

New Zealand vs Afghanistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates as Kiwis take early wickets in run chase

Follow all the action from M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai as Afghanistan face New Zealand

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The Times of India

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

ICC World Cup, New Zealand vs Afghanistan: When and where to watch, live streaming info

Afghanistan will need all the momentum they gathered from their upset win over defending champions England last Sunday to challenge the unbeaten New Zealand in their ICC World Cup match in Chennai on Wednesday.

The Hindu

The Dutch delight against South Africa is second biggest upset in World Cup history | Data

Upsets in World Cup games, ranked by Elo ratings: The Netherlands' defeat of South Africa was the second biggest upset, with a difference of 457 points. Afghanistan's win over England was 13th biggest, with a difference of 255 points. West Indies and Australia have been the only favourites to win…

The Guardian - UK

‘Spiritual leader’ Ben Stokes rallies England for South Africa challenge

Ben Stokes delivered what Matthew Mott said was a morale-boosting speech to his England teammates after their loss to Afghanistan

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Back-to-back wickets had put us under pressure in first two games, says Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi

Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afghanistan skipper, acknowledges team's batting issues and vows to improve. Tom Latham, New Zealand captain, backs his side to make it four wins on the trot, wary of Afghan bowling attack. Shahidi feels team has an edge due to familiarity with India conditions.

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup 2023 | With New Zealand up next, Afghanistan will look to build on its stunning win

Chennai: Afghanistan, buoyed by their win over England, look to build on their success against New Zealand. Impressive batting and spin bowling saw them outplay England. Afghans must work on middle-phase batting to put runs on board. NZ, without Kane Williamson, have won all matches due to middle-phase wicket-taking. Afghans…

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