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Hardik Pandya ruled out of Afghanistan ODIs due to injury: Sources

Hardik Pandya will miss the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan due to an injury. He was declared fit earlier but experienced issues after his final session. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli also face fitness concerns. Yashasvi Jaiswal has been included in the squad as a replacement for Kohli. The series…

The Economic Times

Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict escalates again after airstrikes kill at least 13 people

Strikes come day after deadly militant attack on Pakistani security post in border province

The Independent UK

Pakistan strikes Afghanistan again: At least 26 killed in fresh escalation

Pakistan on Wednesday carried out fresh airstrikes inside Afghanistan, claiming to have killed at least 26 "khawarijs" (militants).

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Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill at least 13

Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of launching deadly airstrikes that have killed at least 13 people and wounded 14 others.

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Ex-Taliban commander jailed for 42 years

A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist has confronted a former Taliban commander who kidnapped him in Afghanistan, before he was sentenced in a New York court.

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Three injured in Herat as Taliban move to disperse protest over dress code violations

Herat erupted in chaos Tuesday when protests erupted over the controversial detainment of women for supposed dress code breaches. Tensions soared as security forces intervened, leading to reports of gunfire and three individuals injured. The vice and virtue ministry quickly refuted claims of arrests, labeling them unfounded gossip.

The Times of India

Police crack down on western Afghan anti-hijab protests

The Taliban denied reports women in Afghanistan have been arrested for failing to observe hijab rules as locals claim protests have been violently dispersed.

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We want to foster peace, stability for people of Afghanistan: MEA reaffirms India's commitment to Afghan development

India continues its strong support for Afghanistan, reaffirms MEA. The nation is focused on peace, stability, and development. This includes ongoing humanitarian assistance and development cooperation. India provides food security, healthcare, and educational opportunities. These initiatives benefit all Afghan citizens, including women and children. India urges global community to hold…

The Economic Times

Afghan protesters injured during demonstration against Taliban-imposed dress code for women

A crackdown by Afghan authorities on demonstrators in western Afghanistan has left at least three people injured, eyewitnesses say

The Independent UK

From the day I started playing, red-ball cricket meant everything to me: Manav Suthar

Manav Suthar made a memorable Test debut against Afghanistan. He took wickets and contributed with the bat. Suthar revealed he practiced with the red ball during the IPL to stay ready. He believes Test cricket is the ultimate format. His performance helped India secure a massive victory. The young spinner's…

The Economic Times

Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma gets all-clear for ODI series against AFG from BCCI's CoE

Star Indian cricketers Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma are both declared fit and cleared for the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan. They underwent a fitness assessment at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. While Pandya was battling back spasms, Rohit had a hamstring niggle. This is a significant boost…

The Economic Times

India slams Pakistan's 'trade and transit terrorism' and deadly Afghan airstrikes at UNSC

At the UN Security Council, India fiercely condemned Pakistan for blocking Afghan trade and launching deadly airstrikes that killed 372 civilians. Labelled "unprecedented 'trade and transit terrorism'", India contrasted Pakistan's aggression with its own extensive humanitarian aid, medical support, and educational scholarships for the Afghan people.

The Economic Times

India vs Afghanistan Test: Why India's innings-and-300-run win did not affect WTC standings

India secured a dominant innings-and-300-run victory over Afghanistan in their one-off Test. Centuries from Rahul and Gill propelled India to 564, before their bowlers, led by debutant Manav Suthar, dismissed Afghanistan twice for low scores. This win, however, does not impact India's World Test Championship standings as the fixture was…

The Economic Times

UN protests women's arrests in Afghanistan for alleged clothing violations

The United Nations’ mission in Afghanistan has expressed concern over arrests and detentions of women in western Afghanistan for allegedly not adhering to dress regulations

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Suthar's rise testament to BCCI's talent identification structure: Kotak

Manav Suthar impressed on his Test debut. India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak praised the BCCI's talent identification system. Suthar took seven wickets in the match. India secured a massive innings victory over Afghanistan. Sai Sudharsan also scored a valuable 81. The team's batting lineup remains a topic of discussion.

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Writer and journalist Mursal Sayas on Afghanistan's child marriage epidemic

There are real fears that up to 70 percent of girls will soon be in early or forced marriages in Afghanistan. To make matters worse, a new law now means that divorce at any future stage would be totally impossible if the husband were to disagree. Activists say this shameful…

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Suthar makes dream debut in India's largest Test win

India have crushed minnows Afghanistan in their one-off Test, with spinner Manav Suthar taking a five-wicket haul on debut.

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Women detained in Afghanistan's Herat in clothing crackdown, eyewitnesses say

Women nationwide must be completely covered when they leave home, with many wearing a flowing abaya robe along with a Muslim headscarf and a face covering.

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India vs Afghanistan one-off Test: Manav Suthar makes dream debut in India's largest test victory

India crushed Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs, wrapping up the one-off Test in just three days. Spinners Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav were on fire, grabbing seven wickets combined. Debutant Manav Suthar also shone, taking a brilliant 6-33 in the second innings to seal the dominant victory.

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Aid cuts are making tablets needed to help fight stillbirths and mothers dying harder to buy

IN DEPTH: Exclusive: Data from the UN shows that the money spent on supplies of folic acid, which can help reduce the risk of anaemia and then possible haemorrhage or stillbirth, is falling – at least in part thanks to aid cuts. Rachel Hagan speaks to health workers and experts…

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Rishabh Pant answers critics with 81 as India nears 500 against Afghanistan in one-off Test

Rishabh Pant impressed with a stroke-filled 81. India reached 475 for 6 against Afghanistan on day two of the one-off Test. Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel also contributed before being dismissed. Pant's dismissal ended a crowd-pleasing innings. Washington Sundar and Manav Suthar were at the crease at lunch.

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India batters dish up tons of trouble for Afghanistan

Centuries from opener KL ‌Rahul and captain Shubman Gill have put India in a commanding position after the opening day of the one-off Test in New Chandigarh.

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Sudharsan misses out on ton, but gritty Rahul takes India to 209 for 2 at tea

India posted 209 for 2 at tea on day one of the Test against Afghanistan. Sai Sudharsan scored 81 and KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 81. Shubman Gill was batting on 20. The Rahul-Sudharsan partnership added 139 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a start. The Indian batsmen showed confidence…

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Virat Kohli ruled out of Afghanistan ODI series; Yashasvi Jaiswal named replacement

Yashasvi Jaiswal has been called up to the Indian squad for the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan. He replaces Virat Kohli, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Kohli sustained the injury during the IPL finals. His availability for the subsequent England series remains uncertain. The BCCI has not provided…

The Economic Times

Ind vs Afg Test Live Streaming; When and where to watch India vs Afghanistan Mullanpur match, playing XI, pitch report

India begins its Test series against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, aiming to fine-tune its playing combination and address selection queries after a previous home defeat. Afghanistan, though underdogs, seeks to showcase its progress since their last Test encounter in 2018, where they were comprehensively defeated.

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