Pakistan vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score and updates from ODI World Cup Follow all the action from M.A. Chidambaram Stadium The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
UK scrambles charter flights to bring thousands of Afghans stuck in Pakistan hotels to safety in Britain Flights start after The Independent revealed ministers U-turned on Afghan policy over refugee safety fears The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
World Cup: Babar Azam's captaincy at stake as Pakistan face must-win clash against South Africa NEW DELHI: Babar Azam's captaincy hangs in the balance as Pakistan prepare to take on South Africa in a crucial World Cup match on Friday. With a string of three defeats, a fourth loss would all but seal Pakistan's exit from the tournament, and it may also spell the end… The Times of India · Oct 26, 2023
England on brink of World Cup exit after heavy loss to Sri Lanka – as it happened Over-by-over report: England lost for the fourth time in five matches as Sri Lanka strolled to an eight-wicket win The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023
Pakistan sets up deportation centers to hold migrants in the country illegally starting next week Pakistan is setting up deportation centers to hold migrants living in the country illegally, including an estimated 1.7 million Afghans The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
How Pakistan can still qualify for Cricket World Cup knockouts despite South Africa setback Pakistan are in sixth place in World Cup 2023 table with four points The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
World Cup: Pakistan may bank on finger spin to counter South Africa CHENNAI: When the World Cup fixtures came out, South Africa on a Chennai turner should have been marked by Pakistan as a likely 'win'. Things haven't quite gone to script since then and now the two teams are on two ends of the spectrum. The Times of India · Oct 26, 2023
'There is no way...': Shoaib Akhtar makes bold prediction about India's chances in World Cup NEW DELHI: Team India has taken the ongoing ODI World Cup by storm, securing a perfect record with five consecutive victories, including notable wins against cricket giants such as Australia, Pakistan, and New Zealand. After their recent triumph over New Zealand in Dharamsala, former Pakistani cricket legend Shoaib Akhtar has… The Times of India · Oct 26, 2023
Cricket World Cup 2023 PAK vs AFG | The Chennai crowd comes alive as it laps up a fierce rivalry Crowd in Chennai's M.A. Chidambaram Stadium cheered for both teams in high-stakes World Cup match between India's neighbours Afghanistan and Pakistan. Fans sang, danced, and exchanged spirited words, creating a memorable atmosphere of love for the game. The day ended with Afghanistan's historic win, leaving the crowd with memories to… The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023
World Cup shocks and India fervour show there is life in ODI format The slow schedule and empty seats have not helped but the hosts remain a huge draw and there are subplots galore The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2023
Babar Azam needs to step up and improve a lot tactically: Ramiz Raja NEW DELHI: The nightmares of the embarrassing loss to Afghanistan in the ongoing ODI World Cup continue to haunt Pakistan as former skipper Ramiz Raja on Tuesday labelled the defeat as a massive disaster, pointing out that the team has hit rock bottom. The Times of India · Oct 25, 2023
For Afghans around the world this Cricket World Cup is providing a rare moment of joy From Kabul to Melbourne, millions are celebrating Afghanistan’s stunning performance. It’s about more than just cricket The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2023
Australia v Netherlands: Cricket World Cup 2023 – as it happened Glenn Maxwell hit the fastest World Cup century as Australia won by a record 309 runs to continue their resurgence The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2023
ICC World Cup | Momentum creates confidence: SA batting coach Duminy South Africa look to carry momentum from wins over England, Bangladesh to next match vs Pakistan. Coach Duminy believes team is ready to handle pressure of chasing, citing Rabada's experience and De Kock's hunger to make big runs. The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023
The Times of India · Oct 25, 2023 World Cup: Afghanistan savour special win over Pakistan and look ahead to scripting more history CHENNAI: Six-year-old Mikhail, donning an oversized Rashid Khan jersey, soaked in the sweat of the superstar himself, walked into the press-conference room on Monday night. The little Afghan boy, who lives in Dubai, had flown down to Chennai just to see his heroes play and he will be going back…
The Times of India · Oct 25, 2023 World Cup: No way back for Babar Azam and his Pakistan team? After shock loss, Pakistan captain's tactics, lack of penetrative bowlers and power hitters in focus as team look to salvage faltering campaign
The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023 India to treat Pakistan’s reference to Kashmir at UNSC meeting “with contempt it deserves” India rejects Pakistan's reference to Kashmir at UNSC, says it will treat it with contempt. U.S. Sec. of State Blinken affirms right of any nation to defend itself, condemns all acts of terrorism, calls on UNSC to denounce states that arm, fund, train terrorist groups.
The Times of India · Oct 25, 2023 Media companies eye cricket-loving diaspora in the US Right after morning prayers on a Saturday this month, members of the Masjid Quba mosque in the Brooklyn borough of New York City joined a party.
The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023 It’s Afghanistan’s turn for a lap of honour at Chepauk Chennai's Chepauk cricket ground has seen iconic games, a sporting crowd & a mural of Pakistan's 1999 win. On Mon, the Afghans made history, receiving a standing ovation from the 20,000+ crowd. A reminder of the venue's rich history & a testament to its sporting spirit.
The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023 Cricket World Cup 2023 AUS vs NED | Happy to bat at three if and when Travis Head comes in: Mitchell Marsh Mitchell Marsh is content to move back to No. 3 if Travis Head returns, having scored 96, 31, 52 and 121 in India. His father Geoff Marsh was pleased with his opening partnership with David Warner, which yielded 259 runs in the last match against Pakistan.
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The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023 Minnows no more: On World Cup and lower ranked teams In the cricket World Cup, the wins by Afghanistan and the Netherlands have opened up the points table and small margins will define big shifts in the coming weeks
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023 UK government shame as Afghan refugee faces being sent back to Taliban after admin error Exclusive: ‘They led him down this road of believing he had a chance and they put him up for months in Islamabad at an eye-watering cost of money. At the end of all this process they’re booting him out’
Al Jazeera · Oct 24, 2023 Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif gets bail in corruption cases Sharif returns to Pakistan in hopes of overturning corruption conviction and running for political office again.
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023 Pakistani court extends protection from arrest in graft cases to former premier Nawaz Sharif A Pakistani court has extended protection from arrest to former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in graft cases while another withdrew its arrest warrant against him following his return home after four years of self-imposed exile in London