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The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

Ben Stokes ‘getting better day by day’ but Afghanistan game could come too soon

Stokes is recovering from a hip problem.

The Independent UK

A hard-fought win against a formidable Australian outfit will enthuse India

India began WC campaign with a win vs Australia, bowlers restricted Aussies to under 200. Kohli & Rahul experienced, Afghanistan a mercurial side. India's bowlers impressive, top order must get runs. Rashid Khan an impact player, Gurbaz scored a hundred vs Pakistan. India have begun well, must carry on to…

The Hindu

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

Follow all the action from Arun Jaitley Stadium

The Independent UK

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Cricket World Cup points table explained: Why India are not on top despite massive win over Afghanistan

India have won two back-to-back games and have a superior net run rate – but are still not on top

The Independent UK

‘We’re so fearful’: Pakistan rounds up Afghan refugees for deportation

Rewards offered for turning in ‘illegal Afghans’ as refugees pay price for tensions between Pakistani government and Taliban

The Guardian - UK

Shubman Gill could return to top of India order against Pakistan

Gill sat out India’s wins over Australia and Afghanistan after being laid low by a bout of dengue fever.

The Independent UK

Bush says US must support Israel ‘no ands, ifs or buts’ amid 9/11 comparisons

Former president praises Biden for standing with Israel and says Netanyahu has ‘got to do what he’s got to do’ after Hamas attacks

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Afghanistan earthquakes: Taliban interference in aid efforts is affecting disaster response

Over 1,000 people are thought to have been killed in the latest earthquake to hit Afghanistan. Humanitarian aid agencies are scrambling to help the affected villages. But the realities of Taliban rule are starting to have an impact on the ground, as relations between the authorities and NGOs fray.

The Conversation

Is England vs Afghanistan on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch ICC Cricket World Cup online

Everything you need to know about the ICC 2023 Cricket World Cup fixture

The Independent UK

CAA will come to the rescue of Sikhs: Amit Shah

Modi govt opened way to give citizenship to Sikh sisters/brothers tortured in Pak/Afghan. CAA passed in 2019 yet to be implemented. GST exemption on langar, Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, chair in name of Guru Nanak Dev Ji at British uni, facilities for Sikh pilgrims to Pak provided. 1984 riots victims provided…

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup 2023: England offered chance to repair the damage with Afghanistan win

Australia’s crisis could help England recover from their own poor start

Evening Standard

Herat hospital at breaking point as earthquake victims keep coming

Casualties from levelled villages in Afghanistan’s quake-stricken province look for help from a health system already stretched too thin

The Guardian - UK

AP Week in Pictures: Global | Oct. 6 - 12, 2023

People searched for victims after an earthquake killed and injured thousands in Afghanistan’s Herat province, supporters of Israel embraced near the Israeli Consulate in New York during a demonstration in the wake of a deadly attack by Hamas, and people prayed for rain during a drought near the Incachaca dam…

The Independent UK

Hopefully, India will win World Cup under Rohit Sharma's captaincy: Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh hopes India will win 2023 World Cup at home under Rohit Sharma's captaincy. After a duck in the opening game, Rohit made a comeback with a ton against Afghanistan, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record of most ODI centuries.

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‘It was special and thank you’: Hardik Pandya after winning against Afghanistan on his 30th birthday

Hardik Pandya celebrated his 30th birthday with teammates after India's eight-wicket win against Afghanistan in the ninth ODI World Cup match. BCCI shared a glimpse of the celebration on X. Pandya thanked everyone for the birthday wishes and said it was special to play on his birthday.

Evening Standard

Afghanistan earthquake: Over 90% of people killed were women and children, says UN

Women and children were more likely to have been at home when the quake struck in the morning, said a UN spokesperson

France 24

Pakistan's pagan Kalash tribe targeted by Taliban

North-western Pakistan, near the border with Afghanistan, is home to a secluded tribe: the Kalash people. The pagan tribe are Pakistan's last polytheistic community, who have avoided mass Islamisation. But lately they have become the target of attacks from the Pakistani Taliban, who are now based in Afghanistan. Our correspondents…

The Independent UK

More than 90% of people killed by western Afghanistan quake were women and children, UN says

U.N. officials say more than 90% of the people killed by a 6.3-magnitude earthquake in western Afghanistan were women and children

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The Independent UK

Cricket World Cup points table explained: Why India are above New Zealand as both remain unbeaten

India are above New Zealand in the table - despite the Black Caps winning every game of the ICC Cricket World Cup so far

The Independent UK

India captain Rohit Sharma sets extraordinary record in World Cup match against Afghanistan

Sharma’s feat marks second Tendulkar record broken during the match against Afghanistan

Al Jazeera

India vs Pakistan, ‘nagin dance’, Ashes : A look at cricket’s top rivalries

A bloody partition, a mock obituary and a serpentine dance – cricket has a history of bitter rivalries.

The Hindu

World Cup 2023: Shubman Gill reaches Ahmedabad ahead of India's clash against Pakistan

Opener Shubman Gill was in Chennai where he was being treated for dengue, and could not take part in India’s first two matches of the tournament against Australia and Afghanistan.

The Independent UK

Virat Kohli breaks yet another Sachin Tendulkar record in World Cup trouncing of Afghanistan

Former Indian skipper now has 2,311 runs in 53 innings in World Cups

The Times of India

World Cup, India vs Afghanistan: Former cricketers hail Rohit Sharma's record-breaking hundred and India's victory

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma's hundred off only 63 balls helped India earn a second straight win at the Cricket World Cup by beating Afghanistan by 8 wickets in New Delhi on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Ind vs Afg ODI World Cup | I've taken a leaf out of Gayle's book: Rohit Sharma after smashing sixes record

Rohit Sharma surpasses Gayle's record of most sixes in international cricket. Inspired by 'Universe Boss', he hit 556 sixes in 453 matches, 30 games less. Worked hard to develop six-hitting skills. Patted bowlers for restricting Afghanistan to below-par total. Urged team to focus on job at hand, not knockout stages.

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