Afghanistan needs help to build on Cricket World Cup success, Umar Gul says Ex-Afghanistan bowling coach tells Al Jazeera about the country’s challenges and cricket’s role in cross-border tension. Al Jazeera · Nov 10, 2023
Beaten, but Afghanistan is story and hero of this World Cup Salar Sayed doesn't want to talk. "I am heartbroken right now," says the Kabul-born ticketing agent sitting behind his Lajpat Nagar desk in south Delhi. It's the noon after Afghanistan lost to Australia in the World Cup, and Afghan expatriates like him are still in mourning. They are agonising over… The Times of India · Nov 10, 2023
World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan, South Africa seek morale-boosting win Afgh. hope 4 semis dashed by NZ win; need spirited performance vs. SA. Afghans: batters impressive, spinners need to step up. SA: Bavuma needs to find form, de Kock, Klaasen, Markram stepped up; Maharaj go-to-bowler, Shamsi an option. The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023
Afghanistan excel in exile at World Cup even if semi-final eludes them They may not have been able to progress but it has been a breakout tournament for Hashmatullah Shahidi’s nomadic side The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2023
Maxwell’s sequence of impossibility beggars belief to rescue Australia Afghanistan were cruising to victory until Glenn Maxwell’s astonishing double hundred sparked a remarkable run chase for Australia The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2023
World Cup: Marvellous Maxwell conjures magical double ton in stunning win and powers Australia into semis NEW DELHI: Glenn Maxwell battled through excruciating pain and exhaustion to conjure his first-ever double century as he took Australia to a miraculous three-wicket win over Afghanistan at the World Cup in Mumbai on Tuesday. The Times of India · Nov 7, 2023
ODI World Cup: Ibrahim Zadran's historic ton takes Afghanistan to 291 for 5 against Australia NEW DELHI: Ibrahim Zadran became the first Afghanistan batter to score an ODI World Cup ton as the opener and an incredible Rashid Khan cameo helped their side to a solid 291 for five against Australia in Mumbai on Tuesday. The Times of India · Nov 7, 2023
Australia vs Afghanistan live stream: How to watch Cricket World Cup 2023 online from anywhere – Aussies chasing 292 Chances of progression are hanging in the balance at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai today. Here's how to watch an Australia vs Afghanistan live stream for FREE from anywhere. TechRadar · Nov 7, 2023
AUS vs AFG live stream: how to watch Cricket World Cup 2023 Here's how you can watch AUS vs AFG online, ready for when the Cricket World Cup match starts on Tuesday, November 7. WhatToWatch · Nov 6, 2023
Don’t say ‘upset’: Shahidi on Afghanistan’s thrilling Cricket World Cup run Afghanistan’s captain talks to Al Jazeera about his side’s dramatic campaign, winning mantras and their growing belief. Al Jazeera · Nov 6, 2023
ODI World Cup: Australia eye semifinal spot in clash against Afghanistan NEW DELHI: With seats quickly filling up for the World Cup semifinals, Australia are determined to overcome middle-order challenges and secure their spot in the final four by taking on a spirited Afghanistan team. With India and South Africa already securing their positions in the semifinals, only two places remain… The Times of India · Nov 6, 2023
AFG vs SL | Farooqi on fire as Afghanistan keeps itself in the hunt for semifinal berth ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka in Pune on October 30, 2023 The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023
World Cup: Lahiru Kumara blow for Sri Lanka ahead of must-win clash against Afghanistan NEW DELHI: Pacer Lahiru Kumara was on Sunday ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup with a left thigh muscle injury dealing a big blow to Sri Lanka ahead of their must-win match against Afghanistan in Pune on Monday. The Times of India · Oct 29, 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
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 24, 2023 I will remember this World Cup for the rest of my life, says Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq While Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq will forever cherish the ongoing ICC World Cup after his team's remarkable achievements, he remains steadfast in his choice to retire from 50-over cricket once the tournament concludes.
The Times of India · Oct 23, 2023 Watch: Irfan Pathan dances with Rashid Khan to celebrate Afghanistan's historic win over Pakistan NEW DELHI: As Afghanistan pulled off a stunning eight-wicket win over Pakistan in the ongoing ODI World Cup, the team marked the victory with joyous celebrations at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai.
The Hindu · Oct 23, 2023 ICC World Cup: PAK vs AFG | After upsetting England, Afghanistan stuns Pakistan Pakistan scored 282/7 in 50 overs vs Afghanistan, led by Babar Azam's 74 and Abdullah Shafique's 58. Shadab Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed made 40 each. Noor Ahmad took 3/49 and Naveen-ul-Haq 2/52
The Times of India · Oct 23, 2023 ICC World Cup: Afghan spin threat awaits Pakistan batters CHENNAI: If ever there was a side that used to be a scourge for spinners, it used to be Pakistan. Generations of Indian spinners — from Bishan Bedi to Maninder Singh to Harbhajan Singh — will have their stories of hard times against the likes of Zaheer Abbas, Salim Malik…
The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023 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…
Al Jazeera · Oct 22, 2023 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.
The Times of India · Oct 19, 2023 ICC World Cup: New Zealand's Glenn Phillips reveals the secret to success against Afghanistan's Rashid Khan NEW DELHI: New Zealand's wicketkeeper-batter Glenn Phillips spoke about their strategy to counter the threat posed by Afghanistan's spin wizard Rashid Khan during their ICC World Cup match in Dharamsala on Wednesday.
The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023 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 Times of India · Oct 18, 2023 ICC World Cup, NZ vs AFG: Will Young, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips steer New Zealand to 288/6 against Afghanistan NEW DELHI: New Zealand showed resilience after a brief mid-innings slump to post a commendable score of 288 for six against Afghanistan in a World Cup group league match on Wednesday.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023 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