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Cricket World Cup 2023 | Spin test from Afghanistan trio awaits unstable Pakistan middle-order

Pakistan and Afghanistan face off in Chennai, with both teams looking to gain an edge in their on-field rivalry. Rashid Khan’s spin and Pakistan’s unstable middle order will be key factors in the match. Afghanistan must improve its fielding and middle order, while Pakistan must rely on Shaheen Afridi’s early…

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AFG vs PAK | Neighbours’ rivalry lends an element of intrigue to the contest

Rivalry between Pakistan and Afghanistan in cricket is gaining traction. Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott believes it excites players and both teams respect each other, yet are desperate to win. Spinners could be key in Monday's match, but Trott says all players must contribute. Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq is confident, citing their…

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ICC World Cup | Pakistan inspired by Saeed Anwar’s Chennai magic

Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq looks to channel spirit of Saeed Anwar and team's winning record in Chennai to revive World Cup campaign. Haq hopes to replicate Anwar's monumental 194 against India in 1997 and Pakistan's 2012 six-wicket win over India. Haq is confident they can beat Afghanistan and get four wins…

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Pakistan vs Afghanistan: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match preview

Both sides are in desperate need of a Cricket World Cup win, with the added spice of cross-border tensions.

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ICC World Cup | Afghanistan coach Trott hopeful of win against under-pressure Pakistan

ICC Cricket world Cup 2023: Afghanistan vs Pakistan match at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on October 23, 2023

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

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Afghanistan: ‘all four quakes were in the same fault system’

In a short span of about a week, a region about 40 km from Herat, Afghanistan was struck by four shallow focus earthquakes of 6.3 magnitude.

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Cricket World Cup 2023 | It could be a battle for survival for England against South Africa

At the halfway mark of the World Cup, Saturday's clash between England and South Africa is the most important match. Both teams have had a forgettable last outing, with England meekly surrendering to Afghanistan and South Africa crumbled against the Netherlands. England will be under pressure to get their campaign…

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Cricket World Cup 2023 IND vs BAN | Hardik, Jadeja and Rahul key to India’s team balance

India's World Cup journey is off to a strong start, with wins against Australia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The batting unit has been firing, and the team is choking opponents in the middle overs. Jasprit Bumrah is the key bowler, while Hardik Pandya's injury is a concern. The batting depth…

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Jos Buttler urges England to get back to basics for vital South Africa showdown

Jos Buttler has said he is excited by the prospect of what looks a must-win encounter with South Africa on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

Nod for Chinese technicians to come ashore at Vizhinjam violates security guidelines: Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleges Centre complicit in allowing Chinese workers to disembark at Vizhinjam port, violating security guidelines. He questions why Chinese workers are being allowed to work illegally for Adani Group linked to global money-laundering networks. Home Ministry guidelines state no landing permit for nationals of Afghanistan, China,…

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England face Chris Woakes selection quandary ahead of crucial South Africa clash

Woakes’ new-ball skills have been a reliable centrepiece of the side ever since England’s white-ball reinvention but he has suffered a recent wobble.

The Independent UK

England’s Cricket World Cup needs a shake-up in approach not selection

To turn their tournament around England need absolute clarity: it’s time for the best players to lead from the front

The Guardian - UK

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

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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.

The Hindu

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 Independent UK

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

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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,…

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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 Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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 Hindu

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 Guardian - UK

‘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

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