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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.

The Hindu

‘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.

The Hindu

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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

Evening Standard

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…

France 24

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

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

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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

The Independent UK

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.

Al Jazeera

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 Hindu

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 Independent UK

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 Times of India

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.

The Hindu

WATCH: Rohit Sharma's special message for Chris Gayle

NEW DELHI: After surpassing Chris Gayle's record of most sixes in international cricket on Wednesday, India captain Rohit Sharma acknowledged drawing inspiration from the 'Universe Boss' himself throughout his journey.

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Afghanistan's coach Jonathan Trott sees progress despite World Cup defeats

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan faced their second consecutive World Cup defeat on Wednesday, with India securing an eight-wicket victory. However, coach Jonathan Trott believes that despite the losses, Afghanistan is making progress and adapting to the conditions in Delhi, where they are set to face England in their next match.

The Times of India

World Cup, India vs Afghanistan: How 'smart' Jasprit Bumrah makes back-up seamers' job easier

NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah emulated Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford's 'temple-point' celebration after dismissing Ibrahim Zadran. While Rashford's celebration is supposed to be a statement on mental health, Bumrah's was suggestive of the way he outsmarts batters.

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup 2023 Ind vs Afg | I look at the conditions and bowl accordingly: Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah downplayed his four-wicket haul against Afghanistan, stressing he just follows the process. He was surprised by India's rapid chase and denied any discussion of NRR in the dressing room. He's excited for the Pakistan game in his hometown Ahmedabad, and deadpanned that both teams have bowlers and batsmen.…

The Times of India

'Not at all': Jasprit Bumrah denies India planned to boost NRR against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: India's eight-wicket victory over Afghanistan came with 15 overs to spare, but pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah denied it was a planned ploy to boost their net run-rate in the World Cup group stage.

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The Times of India

Virat Kohli surpasses Sachin Tendulkar to hit most runs in ODI & T20 World Cups

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli achieved a significant milestone by breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most runs in ICC World Cups (combining 50-over and T20Is) during the ODI World Cup 2023 match against Afghanistan on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

SAS shot dead two sleeping Afghans in war crime, public inquiry told

Two children were seriously injured in 2012 incident, inquiry into 80 deaths hears

The Times of India

'It is crucial that we don't worry about external factors...': Rohit Sharma urges team ahead of blockbuster clash with Pakistan

NEW DELHI: Following India's commanding eight-wicket victory over Afghanistan, captain Rohit Sharma has urged his team to maintain their focus on "things we can control" as they prepare for the highly anticipated World Cup clash against arch-rivals Pakistan.

The Times of India

Watch: Virat Kohli and Naveen-ul-Haq bury the hatchet in heartwarming World Cup moment

NEW DELHI: In a delightful and heartwarming moment, Afghanistan's Naveen-Ul-Haq and India's Virat Kohli were seen sharing pleasantries during the World Cup game in New Delhi on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Rohit Sharma’s individual brilliance shows just how dangerous India can be

India defeated Afghanstan by eight wickets in Delhi to continue winning start at Cricket World Cup

The Times of India

ODI World Cup: Cold-blooded Rohit serves a hot statement as India blow away Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: There is something very cold-blooded about Rohit Sharma when he goes about destroying opposition attacks. The laze around the crease before taking strike and taking his own sweet time to walk down the pitch to chat with his partner in between overs are often misleading. But when he…

The Times of India

India vs Afghanistan: Sensational Rohit Sharma surpasses Sachin Tendulkar, sets records with his seventh ODI World Cup century

NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday etched his name in the annals of cricket history by becoming the batter with the most centuries in the ODI World Cups. Playing against Afghanistan in the ongoing ICC World Cup at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, India opener smashed a quick-fire…

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