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The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

ICC World Cup: Afghanistan cricket's kite runners chart their own flight path

A few months ago, social media feed let us know that it was 20 years of The Kite Runner. The Khaled Hosseini classic that came out in 2003 told a poignant back-to-the-wall survival story that left us with a hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

The Times of India · Oct 17, 2023

Cricket World Cup 2023 ENG vs AFG | The tournament, despite its ‘early days’ caveat, has finally come alive!

Pune World Cups are not just about who triumphs; they are about surprises, elixir of unpredictability, India's 1983 win, Afghanistan's win over England, India's losses in '99 & '07, NZ's win over England, India's long gap since 2013 Champions Trophy. These add zest to sports, collective memory & more.

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

England vs Afghanistan: How the Afghans delivered the first shock of ICC World Cup 2023

NEW DELHI: The weekenaf10152023228787gone by has been tough for Afghanistan. The country has been ravaged by a massive earthquake. More than 1,000 people were killed. The ongoing ODI World Cup also didn’t bring much joy after losses to Bangladesh and India. Sunday, however, was different.

The Times of India · Oct 16, 2023

Defensive ABC to pay damages to defamed platoon leader

Former army commando Heston Russell has been awarded $390,000 in damages over allegations reported by the ABC about an executed prisoner in Afghanistan.

AAP · Oct 16, 2023

Cricket world reacts to England’s shock World Cup defeat by Afghanistan: ‘Bad day for ECB’

Afghanistan defeated England by 69 runs for only their second ever win in a World Cup match

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

Afghanistan's coach Jonathan Trott lauds historic victory over England

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan's extraordinary 69-run victory over the World Cup's defending champions, England, will instill the belief that they can compete with cricket's top nations for many years to come, according to coach Jonathan Trott.

The Times of India · Oct 16, 2023

Eng vs Afg | This win will put a smile on faces of my people back in Afghanistan: Rashid

Afghanistan stun England in World Cup, Rashid Khan hopes win brings joy to countrymen affected by earthquakes. Mujeeb Ur Rahman dedicates Player of the Match award to those affected. Rashid, Mujeeb, Nabi, Rahmat Shah celebrate win. Jos Buttler says England must show resilience to overcome setback.

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

ABC loses defamation case brought by former commando Heston Russell after public interest defence fails

Broadcaster must pay Russell $390,000 but judge did not award aggravated damages, finding the former commando ‘embraced the public controversy’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2023

Morning Mail: Albanese’s next step after voice defeat, Gaza refugee crisis, Afghanistan trounce England

Cabinet to consider options after no vote; Egypt moves more troops towards Gaza border amid fears of refugee crisis; England humbled by Afghanistan at the Cricket World Cup

The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2023