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Analysts warn that Pakistan’s anti-migrant crackdown risks radicalizing deported Afghans

Analysts say that Pakistan’s crackdown on undocumented migrants risks radicalizing Afghans who have been forced out of the country

The Independent UK

World Cup 2023 | Maxwell’s Miracle in Mumbai — the greatest ODI innings ever?

What the Australian did at the Wankhede on Tuesday night defied belief; it still does, a day later. It will, years later. It was one of the greatest solo acts in cricket ever and was made possible by his captain Pat Cummins, who is turning into the best non-striker in…

The Hindu

From Tunbridge Wells to the Wankhede: the relationship between superstitions and cricket

It was Kapil Dev back then and it was Glenn Maxwell now. It was 17 for 5 against an unheralded Zimbabwe team full of professionals playing league cricket in England back then and on Tuesday night, it was 91 for 7 against an Afghanistan attack full of T20 league freelancers…

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Wish we could have put fielders in the stands for Maxwell: Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott

Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott lamented an ordinary fielding effort and wished there was a rule to station fielders in the stands as Glenn Maxwell's brutal shots kept soaring. Trott admitted his team didn't have the right mindset and conceded they couldn't do much to stop Maxwell's double century.

The Hindu

Virat Kohli hails ‘freak’ Glenn Maxwell’s marvellous double ton against Afghanistan

Virat Kohli hails Glenn Maxwell's 'freak' show with a double-century, calling it one of the best ODI knocks in history. Maxwell defied physical discomfort to take Australia to a three-wicket win, securing their place in the semifinals.

The Hindu

World Cup 2023 NZ vs SL | Kiwis keen to stay in the semifinal race, meets wounded Sri Lanka

With Australia having sealed a semifinal spot with an epic win on Tuesday night, the race is on to grab the fourth and last remaining berth. New Zealand will emerge as the frontrunner to win this sprint, if the side can post a victory over Sri Lanka at the M.…

The Hindu

The Israel-Hamas war again shows that we need to stop thinking there are military solutions to political problems

Just as in Afghanistan and Iraq, using intense force against paramilitaries is not working. Once more it will have disastrous consequences, says academic Paul Rogers

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Government criticised over ‘shameful saga’ of Afghan special forces abandoned by UK

Exclusive: Labour writes letter to defence secretary Grant Shapps over concerns about Afghan schemes

The Independent UK

Minister: Nearly 3,000 Afghans in Pakistan to come to UK by the end of the year

Johnny Mercer said he has received assurances from Pakistani authorities that those eligible to come to the UK will not be deported to Afghanistan.

The Independent UK

‘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

ISIL claims Kabul bus attack targeting Shia Muslims

Attacks against Afghanistan’s historically oppressed Shia Hazara community are rising.

Al Jazeera

"Freak": Virat Kohli hails Glenn Maxwell's marvellous double ton against Afghanistan

Battling cramps and niggles, the 'Mad Max' of cricket produced an innings that will undoubtedly remain in public memory for years to come. Read further on Dynamite News

Dynamite News

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

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

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AAP

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.

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Tendulkar leads praise of Maxwell's Mumbai masterpiece

Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has been among those to label Glenn Maxwell's World Cup double-century against Afghanistan the greatest ODI innings ever.

The Guardian - AU

Maxwell’s sequence of impossibility beggars belief to rescue Australia

Afghanistan were cruising to victory until Glenn Maxwell’s astonishing double hundred sparked a remarkable run chase for Australia

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: $100m PPE debacle exposed, boats turned back, Maxwell’s World Cup miracle

Our investigation reveals how taxpayers invested millions and got 46m unusable masks in exchange; allrounder blasts astonishing 201 not out to beat Afghanistan

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Evening Standard

Cricket World Cup: Glenn Maxwell defies injury with astonishing double century as Australia reach semi-finals

Captain Pat Cummins lauds 'one of the greatest ODI innings ever' as Afghanistan fall in Mumbai thriller

The Independent UK

‘Just ridiculous’ – A closer look at Glenn Maxwell’s remarkable double century

Maxwell made an unbeaten 201 to lead Australia to an extraordinary victory over Afghanistan.

The Independent UK

Glenn Maxwell breaks another record as Australia reach Cricket World Cup semi-finals

Maxwell smashed an Australian ODI record score of 201 as they recovered from 91-7 to beat Afghanistan and seal a last-four spot

Al Jazeera

Maxwell drags Australia to stunning win over Afghanistan in World Cup

Cramped Maxwell produces an all-time great innings to help Australia beat Afghanistan by three wickets in Mumbai.

Al Jazeera

Is Israel’s Gaza war the deadliest conflict for children in modern times?

Many more children have been killed in Gaza every day compared with Ukraine, Afghanistan, Iraq, other conflict zones.

The Hindu

ICC World Cup | I said before the match that I will bat like Sachin Tendulkar, says Ibrahim Zadran

Ibrahim Zadran, Afghan player, spent time with Sachin Tendulkar on eve of World Cup match, taking batting lessons. His 129-ball knock of 129 helped Afghanistan post a challenging 291/5. Zadran thanked Tendulkar for tips and energy, saying he'd work hard for the tournament. He rued losing wickets in middle overs,…

The Conversation

Young men in violent parts of Philadelphia, Chicago die from guns at a higher rate than US troops in the heat of battle

Mass shootings tend to dominate the debate over gun violence – but they accounted for just 3% of all firearm homicides in the United States in 2021.

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