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England vs Afghanistan: A pivotal Group B match to keep Champions Trophy dreams alive

A struggling England must secure a win against Afghanistan in their crucial group B Champions Trophy match on Wednesday to keep their tournament hopes alive. Both teams face elimination risks if defeated, as South Africa and Australia have already secured points.

The Times of India

Taliban ‘will try to release arrested British couple as soon as possible’

Peter Reynolds, 79, and his wife Barbie, 75, have run school training programmes in Afghanistan for 18 years.

Evening Standard

Joe Root convinced England on right track under ‘brilliant leader’ Jos Buttler

England have lost 17 of their last 24 ODIs heading into Wednesday’s must-win Champions Trophy clash with Afghanistan.

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Family of elderly British couple held by Taliban call for Foreign Office support

Daughter of Peter and Barbie Reynolds says government must do ‘everything in their power’ to secure their release

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root backs ‘brilliant leader’ Jos Buttler as England face crucial game

Joe Root has backed Jos Buttler as white-ball captain, but his task in the Champions Trophy was made harder when Brydon Carse pulled out of the squad with injury

The Guardian - UK

Brydon Carse set to miss England’s must-win match against Afghanistan

The fast bowler struggled in the Champions Trophy opener against Australia on Saturday.

The Independent UK

British couple in their 70s arrested by the Taliban in Afghanistan

Peter and Barbie Reynolds were detained in Bamiyan provice for ‘teaching mothers parenting with children’

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Children of UK couple arrested in Afghanistan appeal to Taliban for release

The Taliban has severely restricted women’s education and activities

The Independent UK

Taliban arrest Brit couple in their 70s for ‘teaching parenting skills to mothers’ in Afghanistan

Peter and Barbie Reynolds’ texts to their family stopped three days after they were detained on February 1

Evening Standard

Afghanistan’s women-only Radio Begum to resume broadcasts after Taliban lift suspension

Radio Begum launched on International Women's Day in March 2021

The Independent UK

'Was nervous': Ryan Rickelton after match-winning maiden century against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: Following his match-winning performance against Afghanistan at the National Stadium on Friday in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, South Africa's wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton shared his thoughts after achieving his first century in ODI cricket.

The Times of India

Champions Trophy Digest: South Africa dominate; Australia and England set for high-stakes clash

NEW DELHI: South Africa made a strong statement in their opening ICC Champions Trophy match, securing a commanding 107-run victory over Afghanistan at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday.

The Times of India

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa beat Afghanistan by 107 runs

South Africa beat Afghanistan by 107 runs as the teams open their Champions Trophy accounts in Karachi, Pakistan.

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Champions Trophy: Ton-up Ryan Rickelton, pacers shine in South Africa's clinical win over Afghanistan in Karachi

NEW DELHI: Ryan Rickelton achieved his first ODI century as South Africa defeated Afghanistan by 107 runs in the Champions Trophy at Karachi on Friday.

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UK Couple Detained In Iran Ignored Travel Warnings: Full List Of No-Go Countries For Brits Revealed

As of February 2025, Iran is one of several countries on the list where the FCDO advises against all travel due to ongoing political tensions, security risks, and the possibility of arrest.

The Times of India

Injury scare! Heinrich Klaasen ruled out of Champions Trophy opener vs Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: South Africa’s star wicketkeeper-batter was absent from the playing XI in the team’s opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against Afghanistan in Karachi on Friday.

The Times of India

Exclusive: 'Nothing to worry about ...', says Ibrahim Zadran ahead of Afghanistan vs South Africa Champions Trophy clash

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan enter the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy aiming to continue their trend of upsetting top-tier teams - a skill they've honed in recent years. In the 2023 ODI World Cup, they stunned England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, while in the 2024 T20 World Cup, they made history by…

The Times of India

Afghanistan vs South Africa Live Streaming: When and where to watch AFG vs SA Champions Trophy 2025 match online

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi dismissed concerns over calls for a boycott of their Champions Trophy matches due to the Taliban's treatment of women, stating it will not affect his team's focus. Afghanistan begin their Group B campaign against South Africa in Karachi on Friday.

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The Times of India

Champions Trophy: Afghanistan will ignore cricket boycott calls, says skipper Shahidi

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi stated on Thursday that his team remains unaffected by international calls to boycott their Champions Trophy fixtures due to the Taliban government's policies towards women.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s second tier up against it without big three at Champions Trophy

Their attack has a distinctly Sheffield Shield flavour to it but the relative weakness of their group is in Australia’s favour

Evening Standard

UK Government pushing for Afghan women’s right to play cricket, Nandy says

All female sport has been effectively outlawed, leaving the majority of Afghanistan’s women’s cricket team living in exile.

The Independent UK

Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score and updates from ICC Champions Trophy

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The Independent UK

Foreign Office whistleblower hopes tribunal win ‘establishes precedent’

Josie Stewart was sacked by the FCDO in 2022 after being accidentally identified as a confidential source by a BBC journalist.

The Independent UK

Gunmen kill police officer assigned to guard polio workers in northwestern Pakistan

Pakistani police say suspected militants riding on a motorcycle shot and killed a police officer assigned to protect polio workers in a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban in a region in the country's northwest bordering Afghanistan

The Independent UK

Whistleblower who exposed chaos of Afghanistan evacuation wins unfair dismissal case against government

Josie Stewart’s security clearance was revoked and she subsequently lost her job after it emerged she revealed failings in the withdrawal from Afghanistan

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