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The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

Don’t say ‘upset’: Shahidi on Afghanistan’s thrilling Cricket World Cup run

Afghanistan’s captain talks to Al Jazeera about his side’s dramatic campaign, winning mantras and their growing belief.

Al Jazeera

Australia vs Afghanistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from ODI World Cup

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The Independent UK

ODI World Cup: Australia eye semifinal spot in clash against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: With seats quickly filling up for the World Cup semifinals, Australia are determined to overcome middle-order challenges and secure their spot in the final four by taking on a spirited Afghanistan team. With India and South Africa already securing their positions in the semifinals, only two places remain…

The Times of India

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Zampa's World Cup puts him in Warne's rare air

Adam Zampa's terrific one-day World Cup form has all the similarities with Shane Warne's heroics from the miraculous 1999 campaign.

AAP

Afghanistan's success in World Cup has a lot to do with Ajay Jadeja's knowledge, says Gulbadin Naib

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan have significantly benefited from the guidance of former Indian all-rounder Ajay Jadeja during their World Cup campaign. The Asian team, currently holding the sixth position and aiming for a spot in the semi-finals, is preparing to face Australia in their upcoming match in Mumbai.

The Times of India

Afghans fleeing Pakistan lack shelter, food, and warmth once they cross the border, aid groups say

Aid groups say Afghans fleeing a deportation drive in Pakistan lack shelter, food, and warmth once they cross the border

The Independent UK

Afghan opium poppy cultivation plunges by 95 percent under Taliban: UN

The restriction on poppy cultivation has decimated a key trade for hundreds of thousands of farmers and labourers.

Al Jazeera

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ICC World Cup: How Pakistan can qualify for the semi-finals

NEW DELHI: Riding on Fakhar Zaman's blistering century after New Zealand put up a mammoth 401/6 on the board in Bengaluru on Saturday, Pakistan beat the Kiwis in a rain-hit match to miraculously stay alive in the race to the semifinals of the ICC World Cup.

The Times of India

How England can qualify for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after World Cup debacle

NEW DELHI: England's dream of defending their World Cup title came crashing down after a heart-wrenching sixth defeat in seven games against arch-rivals Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Despite the disappointing exit from the World Cup, England can still focus on their hopes of securing…

The Times of India

Afghan farmers lose income of more than $1 billion after the Taliban banned poppy cultivation

A report from the U.N. drugs agency says Afghan farmers lost more than $1 billion of cash income from opium sales after the Taliban banned poppy cultivation

The Independent UK

Mitchell Marsh to rejoin Australia World Cup squad in Mumbai

AHMEDABAD: Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will be back with the World Cup squad in Mumbai on Sunday, two day before their game against Afghanistan on Tuesday.

The Times of India

In a world on fire, Biden struggles to banish the curse of Trump

From Afghanistan and Ukraine to the Middle East, the US president faces the fallout from his predecessor’s foreign policy blunders

The Guardian - UK

Taliban appeal to Afghan private sector to help those fleeing Pakistan’s mass deportation drive

The Taliban are appealing to Afghanistan's private sector to help those fleeing Pakistan's mass deportation drive

The Independent UK

World Cup: Afghanistan keep semifinal hopes alive after a big win over Netherlands

LUCKNOW: Half centuries by Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi and Rahmat Shah and veteran Mohammad Nabi's superb bowling spell helped a clinical Afghanistan register a seven-wicket victory over the Netherlands to keep their World Cup semifinal hopes alive at the Ekana stadium on Friday.

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India game gave us a bit of confidence, says Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott

NEW DELHI: In the midst of a compelling World Cup campaign, Afghanistan's cricket team is gaining confidence despite a recent loss to India. Head coach Jonathan Trott sees this defeat as a pivotal moment, affirming that his squad is starting to believe they can win and dominate games.

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup 2023 AFG vs NED | India game was the turning point: Jonathan Trott

Neth. coach Cook blames run outs for loss to Afghanistan; Afghan coach Trott sees India match as turning point; Afghan team to face Aus & S.Africa in last two matches, focusing on own game.

The Times of India

It will be a big achievement if we can make World Cup semis, says Afghanistan's Hashmatullah Shahidi

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan's captain, Hashmatullah Shahidi, dedicated his team's recent victory over the Netherlands to the people enduring hardship back in their home country. He emphasised that the team is still nurturing aspirations of progressing to the World Cup semi-finals.

Evening Standard

Afghanistan keep Cricket World Cup dream alive with thumping win over Netherlands

Decisive match against Australia up next for impressive minnows

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AFG vs NED: Afghanistan beat Netherlands to boost World Cup semi-final bid

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan secured a convincing seven-wicket victory over the Netherlands, significantly bolstering their prospects of advancing to the World Cup semi-finals.

Al Jazeera

‘Why am I being sent back?’ Hurt, anger for Afghans pushed out by Pakistan

Thousands of Afghans whose only home has been Pakistan are being forced to go to a country unprepared to take them in.

The Guardian - UK

Afghanistan cruise past Netherlands by seven wickets: Cricket World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Afghanistan won their fourth match of this World Cup to move to fifth in the table, comfortably overhauling the Netherlands’ 179 to win by seven wickets

The Times of India

World Cup: Netherlands opt to bat against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: Netherlands captain Scott Edwards won the toss and chose to bat against Afghanistan in the 34th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana cricket stadium in Lucknow on Friday.

The Times of India

World Cup, Afghanistan vs Netherlands: Battle of the giant-killers

No longer just minnows, can Afghanistan stay in the hunt for a semis spot by beating the Netherlands today?

The Times of India

India through, Bangladesh out: Where do other teams stand in the race to World Cup semis

NEW DELHI: The dominant fashion in which India stormed into the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup is nothing less than a fairytale. Seven matches, seven wins, including a demolition job against Sri Lanka in their seventh match on Thursday for a massive 302-run victory -- there'll be few who…

The Hindu

Trott credits Ajay Jadeja for Afghanistan's power show in World Cup

Afghanistan's success in WC due to Ajay Jadeja's mentorship; Trott lauds him for keeping team in high spirits. His presence made job easier. Pitch re-laid at Ekana stadium, nullifying home advantage. Afghans have won against big teams, ready for Dutch challenge.

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