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Ben Stokes declares himself fit for England's crucial World Cup clash against South Africa

England's World Cup title defence has got off to a worrying start with defeats to New Zealand and Afghanistan

Evening Standard

French-Afghan journalist freed in Afghanistan: RSF

French-Afghan journalist Mortaza Behboudi, held in detention since January in Afghanistan, was freed after charges against him were dropped, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale

India will be tough to beat, assessing conditions will be vital, says Santner

New Zealand must adapt to Dharamsala conditions, counter in-form Rohit Sharma to beat India at home in World Cup. Black Caps have adapted to different conditions in tournament, face tough task vs India. Santner believes power play, assessing conditions, building partnerships key to success. NZ have won all four games,…

The Hindu

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Former US officials ask Pakistan not to deport Afghans seeking relocation to the United States

A group of former U.S. diplomats and representatives of resettlement organizations has asked Pakistan not to deport thousands of Afghans who have been waiting for U.S. visas under an American program that relocates at-risk Afghan refugees fleeing Taliban rule

The Independent UK

Cricket World Cup 2023 AFG vs NZ | We couldn’t put pressure on the Kiwis for long: Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott

New Zealand's clinical performance puts them on top of the table. Azmatullah Omarzai provided a silver lining for Afghanistan with two wickets and battling with the bat. Mitchell Santner became the second Kiwi spinner to take 100 ODI scalps. Pitch aided spinners in second innings. Trott credits NZ for performance,…

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup 2023 | New Zealand has Afghanistan crashing down to the earth

Afghanistan brought down to the ground by a clinical performance from New Zealand, which handed the former a 149-run defeat at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Asked to bat first, half-centuries from skipper Tom Latham (68) and Glenn Phillips (71) helped the Black Caps post 288-6. In reply, Afghanistan’s…

The Hindu

World Food Program says Afghanistan needs $19m to provide emergency food in quake-hit Afghanistan

The United Nations’ World Food Program is appealing for $19 million to provide emergency assistance to tens of thousands of people affected by a series of devastating earthquakes and aftershocks that has rocked western Afghanistan

The Independent UK

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Nabi’s nomadic journey from beating Gatting to historic win over England

Veteran has beaten 43 different countries since first being noticed flaying an MCC side to all corners in Mumbai in 2006

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand thrash Afghanistan by 149 runs at Cricket World Cup – as it happened

Tom Latham and Glenn Phillips led an impressive New Zealand recovery from 110 for 4 before their bowlers overwhelmed Afghanistan

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand vs Afghanistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates as Kiwis take early wickets in run chase

Follow all the action from M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai as Afghanistan face New Zealand

The Independent UK

The Dutch delight against South Africa is second biggest upset in World Cup history | Data

Upsets in World Cup games, ranked by Elo ratings: The Netherlands' defeat of South Africa was the second biggest upset, with a difference of 457 points. Afghanistan's win over England was 13th biggest, with a difference of 255 points. West Indies and Australia have been the only favourites to win…

The Hindu

‘Spiritual leader’ Ben Stokes rallies England for South Africa challenge

Ben Stokes delivered what Matthew Mott said was a morale-boosting speech to his England teammates after their loss to Afghanistan

The Guardian - UK

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Back-to-back wickets had put us under pressure in first two games, says Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi

Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afghanistan skipper, acknowledges team's batting issues and vows to improve. Tom Latham, New Zealand captain, backs his side to make it four wins on the trot, wary of Afghan bowling attack. Shahidi feels team has an edge due to familiarity with India conditions.

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup 2023 | With New Zealand up next, Afghanistan will look to build on its stunning win

Chennai: Afghanistan, buoyed by their win over England, look to build on their success against New Zealand. Impressive batting and spin bowling saw them outplay England. Afghans must work on middle-phase batting to put runs on board. NZ, without Kane Williamson, have won all matches due to middle-phase wicket-taking. Afghans…

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In Kazakhstan, NSA Doval says a ‘particular country’ is hurdle in India-Central Asia connectivity

Ajit Doval addressed the second meeting of the NSAs of India and Central Asian countries in Kazakhstan

The Independent UK

Afghanistan beat Pakistan by 8 wickets – here are some of greatest upsets in Cricket World Cup history

The Cricket World Cup has witnessed some of the greatest and most astonishing victories in the history of the sport

The Independent UK

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

Follow all the action from M.A. Chidambaram Stadium

The Hindu

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.

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Evening Standard

Cricket World Cup: England in serious trouble but Afghanistan the remarkable tale

Defending champions already playing the permutation game

Al Jazeera

World has abandoned Afghanistan, says country’s last women’s minister

Hasina Safi speaks to Al Jazeera on the global response to the war-torn country’s humanitarian crises.

The Conversation

A reflexive act of military revenge burdened the US − and may do the same for Israel

In the wake of the shocking invasion of southern Israel by Hamas militants on Oct. 7, 2023, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to destroy Hamas.

Al Jazeera

Five biggest upsets at the ICC Cricket World Cup

A look at some of the biggest upsets in the history of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

AAP

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.

The Independent UK

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 Hindu

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.

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