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‘It’s so the young players can have a better future’: why Afghanistan’s men are on strike

Southend United midfielder Noor Husin is one of 18 players protesting against the way they have been treated by the country’s football federation and alleged corruption.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023

Glenn Maxwell's heroics evoke memories of Kapil Dev's 1983 World Cup exploits

NEW DELHI: The electrifying atmosphere at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai during Glenn Maxwell's match-winning heroics against Afghanistan brought back echoes of a historic day in cricket 40 years ago. In 1983, it was Kapil Dev for India, and on Tuesday night, it was Glenn Maxwell for Australia, producing stunning…

The Times of India · Nov 8, 2023

Glenn Maxwell magic at Wankhede: Unreal or true?

MUMBAI: Back in September 1986, when Australian batsman Dean Jones, suffering from severe dehydration during the tied Test against India at the Chepauk in Chennai, requested his captain Allan Border if could retire hurt because of exhaustion, the Australian skipper taunted him back: “We'll get a real Australian, a Queenslander,…

The Times of India · Nov 8, 2023

Don't count Afghanistan out yet, says coach Trott

Despite 3-wicket loss to Australia, Jonathan Trott believes Afghanistan can still reach semis, citing past successes. Maxwell's 201* snatched victory, but Trott says Afghans should have had him out earlier. Afghans have won 4 of 8 matches, more than in previous WCs.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

Glenn Maxwell 'back to dad duties' after blazing double hundred

NEW DELHI: Despite battling severe cramps, star allrounder Glenn Maxwell smashed an astonishing double century as Australia secured a thrilling three-wicket victory over Afghanistan at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. Maxwell's incredible unbeaten innings of 201 from 128 balls propelled the five-time champions Australia into the semi-finals.

The Times of India · Nov 8, 2023

Afghan former interpreter with British army resettles in UK after legal battle

In late 2020 Ahmad* was approved for relocation to UK before a Home Office refusal meant he missed evacuation from Afghanistan in 2021

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023

Still base, arm swing, golf: Experts decode Glenn Maxwell's power hitting

NEW DELHI: Glenn Maxwell took Australia to the ICC World Cup semi-finals literally on one leg, as the six he whipped to signal his double century as well as Australia's victory exemplified how he maneuvered his injured state to produce one of the most sensational knocks in ODI cricket, especially…

The Times of India · Nov 8, 2023

'It's a bitter pill to swallow': Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott after Australia snatch victory

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan's coach, Jonathan Trott, described Glenn Maxwell's phenomenal double century as a "bitter pill to swallow" as Australia executed a remarkable comeback to deny Afghanistan a significant World Cup victory.

The Times of India · Nov 8, 2023

Glenn Maxwell: Only batter to hit a double century in list of top 10 knocks in successful run-chases in ODIs

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan could not have imagined losing the game after reducing five-time champions Australia to 91/7 after putting up a challening 291/5 on the board, but Glenn Maxwell had other ideas.

The Times of India · Nov 8, 2023

Maxwell considered retiring hurt in all-time great show

Glenn Maxwell has revealed he discussed retiring hurt from cramp during his incredible unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan, before fighting on to win the game.

AAP · Nov 8, 2023