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Nearly a weeklong closure of Pakistan-Afghanistan border crossing disrupts trade, movement of people

Officials say a nearly week-long closure of a key crossing on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border has disrupted bilateral trade and the movement of people

The Independent UK

Champions Trophy: 'You think we came here to play only Maxwell!' - says irked Afghanistan captain ahead of Australia clash

Glenn Maxwell's epic double century in the 2023 ODI World Cup is history -- an irked Afghanistan captain, Hashmatullah Shahidi, replied when asked if they have made some plans to tackle the hard-hiting Australian allrounder ahead of their virtual knockout fixture in Group B of the Champions Trophy on Friday.

The Times of India

Who could succeed Jos Buttler after England white-ball captain steps down?

Buttler will step down after a disastrous Champions Trophy campaign

The Independent UK

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

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The Independent UK

Champions Trophy: 'Afghanistan are never going to be taken lightly ever again'

Afghanistan's head coach Jonathan Trott is overjoyed with his team's fighting win over England to stay alive in the ICC Champions Trophy, saying that his team is "never going to be taken lightly" by any opponent now.

The Times of India

Champions Trophy: Australia face Afghanistan with semifinal berth at stake

NEW DELHI: Australia are aiming for a semifinal slot, but their long history in cricket's biggest competitions will be for nothing when they face an Afghanistan team that is quickly solidifying its position at the top of the table in the Champions Trophy in Lahore on Friday.

The Times of India

Afghanistan's wins are not upsets anymore: Sachin Tendulkar

Afghanistan kept their hopes of reaching the semifinals of the Champions Trophy alive with a thrilling eight-run win over England in Lahore on Wednesday, and the euphoria of the big win was witnessed in a sea of congratulatory messages online, including from batting legend Sachin Tendulkar.

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Champions Trophy Group B scenarios: Will Afghanistan spoil big brothers' party?

Afghanistan's upset win over England on Wednesday sent a warning to Group B leaders South Africa and Australia, as they secured two crucial points to be just one point behind the top-two.

The Times of India

Champions Trophy Digest: England crash out, Afghanistan turn on the heat in Group B

Afghanistan have sent jitters into the Australian and South African camps in the Champions Trophy by putting England out of the tournament and announcing themselves as contenders for the two semifinal spots in Group B.

The Times of India

'One of the best ODI innings': Hashmatullah Shahidi hails Ibrahim Zadran

NEW DELHI: As his team eliminated England from the Champions Trophy on Wednesday, Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi praised Ibrahim Zadran's record-breaking 177 as "one of the best ODI innings" he had ever seen.

The Times of India

Jos Buttler to weigh captaincy future after Champions Trophy exit

NEW DELHI: Following his team's devastating Champions Trophy elimination by Afghanistan in Lahore on Wednesday, England captain Jos Buttler stated that he would like not to make any "emotional statements" about his captaincy, but that "all possibilities" are on the table.

The Times of India

Trump Calls For Recovery Of Billions In Equipment Left In Afghanistan

Former President Trump seeks to recover abandoned military equipment in Afghanistan post-withdrawal. Taliban seized billion worth of equipment. U.S. fac...

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Hegseth Says Pentagon Is Doing a 'Full Review' of 'Botched Withdrawal of Afghanistan'

Pete Hegseth reiterated that the Pentagon is doing a "full review" of the Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan ahead of Wednesday's Cabinet meeting.

Latin Times

Jos Buttler to consider position as England white-ball captain after early Champions Trophy exit

Buttler has now overseen three chastening major tournament performances in the last 18 months

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The Independent UK

Michael Atherton expects Jos Buttler’s time as England captain to be over

Buttler’s side were eliminated from the Champions trophy after losing to Afghanistan.

The Independent UK

Jos Buttler will take time to assess his future as captain after England exit

England were knocked out of the Champions Trophy after losing to Afghanistan in Lahore.

AAP

Afghans KO England in Champs Trophy, now aim at Aussies

Afghanistan have knocked England out of the tournament in a Champions Trophy sensation -- and will now seek to do the same to Australia.

The Independent UK

What now for England and Jos Buttler after Champions Trophy exit?

An eight-run defeat to Afghanistan continued a worrying downward trend in white-ball cricket.

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Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai shine as Afghanistan knock England out of Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: Ibrahim Zadran's magnificent 177 and Azmatullah Omarzai's five-wicket haul propelled Afghanistan to a nail-biting eight-run win over England on Wednesday, eliminating the latter from Champions Trophy contention.

The Independent UK

Trump says he wants to get back the military equipment left in Afghanistan after chaotic troop withdrawal in 2021

Retrieving the equipment in question would require re-invading Afghanistan four years after the U.S. ended a two-decade war there

The Guardian - UK

England crash out of Champions Trophy after nail-biting defeat by Afghanistan

A brave innings from Joe Root failed to save England from crashing out of the Champions Trophy following a nail-biting defeat against Afghanistan

Evening Standard

England crash out of Champions Trophy early as Afghanistan defeat deepens ODI woes

Dramatic chase falls narrowly short as Jos Buttler’s side exit at group stage to leave major questions over captaincy

The Independent UK

England eliminated from Champions Trophy after defeat by Afghanistan

Jos Buttler’s side lost by eight runs in Lahore leaving his position as captain in jeopardy

The Conversation

How Trump the ‘master deal-maker’ failed when it came to negotiating with the Taliban in Afghanistan

News that Ukraine may be ready to sign a deal granting the US joint development rights to its minerals in the hope of a future security guarantee may be seen as a win by Donald Trump’s supporters who criticised Joe Biden’s unconditional support for Ukraine. After all, whether and how…

The Independent UK

Voices: Has English cricket no shame? Playing Afghanistan is a disgrace

COMMENT: If England’s governing body had any backbone, they would have refused this match, writes Gemma Abbott. And if the ICC had any principles, Afghanistan would have been sidelined until it respected the basic rights of all its citizens

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