U19 WC: Afghanistan seeks history against England
2 years, 11 months ago

U19 WC: Afghanistan seeks history against England

The Hindu  

Their late arrival in the Caribbean had forced the ICC to rework the fixtures of their group matches but Afghanistan, with their magnificent run to the semifinals of the U-19 World Cup, ensured the tweaking by the apex body was worth it, even if it meant rescheduling as many as four matches. Having punched above their weight, they now face England in the Super League semifinals of the U-19 showpiece at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, an appropriate setting for those seeking inspiration for doing things in cricket which only the man after whom the venue is named could do in his heydays. Afghanistan will create history if they can beat fancied England, for they have never been to the final of the U-19 World Cup. It is only the second time, the first being the 2018 edition in New Zealand, that Afghanistan has made it to the Super League semifinals of the U-19 World Cup.

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Afghanistan achieve what top cricketing nations India and Pakistan have not in early Test cricket phase
4 days, 7 hours ago

Afghanistan achieve what top cricketing nations India and Pakistan have not in early Test cricket phase

India TV News  

Afghanistan cricket team has had a meteoric rise in Test cricket. They have now outclassed top teams in the world like India and Pakistan in a major record in Test cricket. Afghanistan have played 11 Test matches so far and have the second most wins by any team in their first 11 games. With four wins, six losses and one …

Afghanistan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi fined for dissent during 2nd ODI vs Zimbabwe
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Afghanistan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi fined for dissent during 2nd ODI vs Zimbabwe

India Today  

Afghanistan fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi has been fined 15% of his match fee for showing dissent at an umpire's decision during the second ODI against Zimbabwe on Thursday. This act breached Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which penalises players for “showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during an international match.” In addition to the fine, one demerit …

Afghanistan Announces Squad for Bangladesh ODI Series
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Afghanistan Announces Squad for Bangladesh ODI Series

The Hindu  

Afghanistan has named a 19-player squad for its upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh in Sharjah. The squad includes prolific opener Sediqillah Atal, left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad, and recovering opener Naveed Zadran. Afghanistan is looking to prepare for the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan next year.

Harry Brook and England’s heroics in Pakistan mask Test cricket’s lingering problem
3 months ago

Harry Brook and England’s heroics in Pakistan mask Test cricket’s lingering problem

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. England scored …

Cricket-Depleted Afghanistan face uphill task against NZ in one-off test
4 months ago

Cricket-Depleted Afghanistan face uphill task against NZ in one-off test

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI, Sept 8 - Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi finds himself in an unenviable position as his injury-ravaged side face a formidable New Zealand in a one-off test in Greater Noida, near New Delhi, on Monday. Cricket-Depleted Afghanistan face uphill task against NZ in one-off test Afghanistan's hopes of pulling off an upset victory over opponents seven rungs above them …

South Africa dismantle Afghanistan, enter maiden World Cup final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

South Africa dismantle Afghanistan, enter maiden World Cup final

Hindustan Times  

The jinx has been broken. South Africa are in a World Cup final, riding on a clinical bowling performance with Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje taking turns to dismantle Afghanistan’s top-order before Tabraiz Shamsi ran through the lower order to bundle them out for 56 at Port of Spain on Wednesday night. South Africa's Tabraiz Shamsi, centre, is …

'Australians are not squeaky clean when it comes to…': Michael Clarke's truth bomb on Gulbadin Naib 'cheating' claims
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'Australians are not squeaky clean when it comes to…': Michael Clarke's truth bomb on Gulbadin Naib 'cheating' claims

Hindustan Times  

Gulbadin Naib's dramatic fall while fielding at slips during Afghanistan's T20 World Cup Super Eight match against Bangladesh is one of many moments that have made headlines from the remarkable game. Former Australia captain Michael Clarke, however, has said that it is better to just let it go and celebrate Afghanistan's remarkable achievement. Afghanistan's extraordinary run It all contributed to …

T20 World Cup 2024: Jonathan Trott says Afghanistan has nothing to lose ahead of South Africa semifinal clash
6 months, 2 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Jonathan Trott says Afghanistan has nothing to lose ahead of South Africa semifinal clash

The Hindu  

Jonathan Trott believes Afghanistan will go into Wednesday’s T20 World Cup semifinal against South Africa boosted by “having no scarring, no history” unlike the accident-prone Proteas. This is uncharted territory for us,” said coach Trott, the former Ashes-winning England batsman who was born and raised in South Africa. For us it’s a new challenge and I think that makes us …

No matter what happens now, this is Afghanistan’s World Cup
6 months, 2 weeks ago

No matter what happens now, this is Afghanistan’s World Cup

The Hindu  

In the recent past, Afghanistan have become the second favourite team of cricket fans in international tournaments. If you asked them before the start of the T20 World Cup, “If not your country, which team would you like to see win?”, most would have answered, “Afghanistan”. Now they have two bowlers in the world’s Top 10 and a batter in …

Rashid Khan's post with Rohit Sharma confirms India-Afghanistan joint force to knock Australia out of T20 World Cup
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rashid Khan's post with Rohit Sharma confirms India-Afghanistan joint force to knock Australia out of T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Proving legendary West Indies cricketer Brian Lara right, Rashid Khan guided Afghanistan to a historic semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024 with a thrilling win over Bangladesh on Tuesday. Giant-killers Afghanistan stunned Australia before knocking Mitchell Marsh's men out of the T20 World Cup by finishing second in Group 1 of the Super 8 stage. Former world champions India …

T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan’s run to semifinals will inspire youth back home, says Rashid Khan
6 months, 2 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan’s run to semifinals will inspire youth back home, says Rashid Khan

The Hindu  

Skipper Rashid Khan believes that Afghanistan’s maiden T20 World Cup semifinal qualification, following spectacular wins over New Zealand and Australia along the way, is a momentous feat that will inspire the youth of the strife-torn nation. Afghanistan, who became a full ICC member only in 2017, scripted history by qualifying for its maiden T20 World Cup semifinal with a win …

T20 World Cup: How Afghanistan achieved their first-ever semi-final spot
6 months, 2 weeks ago

T20 World Cup: How Afghanistan achieved their first-ever semi-final spot

Firstpost  

Not many would have expected Afghanistan to reach the semi-finals in T20 World Cup 2024, but now that they are two matches away from glory, it’s worth looking at how Afghanistan created history. Afghanistan, led by skipper Rashid Khan, qualified for their first-ever semi-final of a major ICC tournament when they beat Bangladesh by eight runs in a rain-curtailed Super …

Afghanistan's fairy tale continues, Rashid's bravehearts make first ever T20 World Cup semifinal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Afghanistan's fairy tale continues, Rashid's bravehearts make first ever T20 World Cup semifinal

Hindustan Times  

Kingstown, The redoubtable Rashid Khan led the way as Afghanistan qualified for their maiden T20 World Cup semifinal with an eight-run win over Bangladesh in a rain-hit Super 8 match here, adding a golden chapter to their cricketing history that has survived war, political ostracization and lack of even a base at home. Afghanistan's fairy tale continues, Rashid's bravehearts make …

HISTORY CREATED! Afghanistan Defeat Bangladesh To Make It To First Ever T20 World Cup Semifinal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

HISTORY CREATED! Afghanistan Defeat Bangladesh To Make It To First Ever T20 World Cup Semifinal

ABP News  

One of the greatest days in international cricket! Afghanistan secured a spot in ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal by defeating Bangladesh by 8 runs in AFG vs BAN T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 match on Tuesday at Arnos Well Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent. Afghanistan's win also resulted in Australia and Bangladesh being knocked out of T20 World …

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: AFG reach semis with 8-run win
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: AFG reach semis with 8-run win

Firstpost  

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan defeated Bangladesh by 8 wickets in their last Super 8 match to qualify for the semi-finals. Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 Group 1 match Preview: The fate of three teams lies in balance when Afghanistan face Bangladesh in the final match before the semi-finals of the 2024 …

India, Afghanistan into cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup semifinals after a dramatic Super Eight finale
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India, Afghanistan into cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup semifinals after a dramatic Super Eight finale

Associated Press  

GROS ISLET, St. Lucia — Afghanistan edged Bangladesh to reach the Twenty20 World Cup semifinals for the first time and followed India into the last four following a combination of results that eliminated 2021 champion Australia on Monday. But middle-order batters Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya ensured India of the joint highest total against Australia in men’s T20 …

AFG vs AUS, T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8: Gulbadin’s golden arm lifts Afghanistan to stunning win over Australia
6 months, 2 weeks ago

AFG vs AUS, T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8: Gulbadin’s golden arm lifts Afghanistan to stunning win over Australia

The Hindu  

Gulbadin Naib was Afghanistan’s man with the golden arm, bowling his team to a tense 21-run victory over previously unbeaten Australia in a Group One Super Eight encounter of the T20 World Cup at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent on Saturday. Set a target of 149, Glenn Maxwell kept the Test and One-Day champions on course until he …

Afghanistan beat Australia by 21 runs, open race to semis at T20 World Cup
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Afghanistan beat Australia by 21 runs, open race to semis at T20 World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Afghanistan celebrated a historic night in their cricket history when they beat Australia by 21 runs in their Super Eight clash at the T20 World Cup 2024 in Saint Vincent. “We have waited for this moment for a long time – at last, we beat Australia,” Gulbadin Naib, Afghanistan’s hero with the ball, exclaimed after the win. Australian all-rounder Glenn …

Afghanistan stuns Australia to keep Twenty20 World Cup dream alive. India beat Bangladesh
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Afghanistan stuns Australia to keep Twenty20 World Cup dream alive. India beat Bangladesh

Associated Press  

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent — Afghanistan kept its Twenty20 World Cup semifinal hopes alive by stunning previously unbeaten Australia by 21 runs in a thrilling encounter on Saturday. Afghanistan pair Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran put on 118 for the highest opening partnership against Australia in a T20 match before Australia’s bowlers rallied late, including Cummins’ second career hat-trick — just …

T20 World Cup, Afghanistan vs Australia: Fantasy XI Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis
6 months, 2 weeks ago

T20 World Cup, Afghanistan vs Australia: Fantasy XI Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis

Hindustan Times  

After a dominating group stage, Afghanistan ran into an in-form India in their first match in the Super 8s, and lost by 47 runs. Note: All stats updated till end of match 42: IND vs AFG Last 5 Matches AFGHANISTAN - WWWLL AUSTRALIA – WWWWW THE LIKELY PLAYING XIs FOR AFGHANISTAN AND AUSTRALIA AFGHANISTAN likely XI Batters - Hazratullah Zazai, …

How Afghanistan Can Qualify For T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Final After Loss Against India
6 months, 2 weeks ago

How Afghanistan Can Qualify For T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Final After Loss Against India

ABP News  

Afghanistan in T20 World Cup semifinal: Afghanistan's 47-run defeat against India in their T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 match on Thursday dented their campaign. Also on ABP Live | How India Can Qualify For T20 World Cup Semi-Final After IND vs BAN Super 8 Clash Explained: How Afghanistan can qualify for T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals In their first …

T20 World Cup 2024, IND vs AFG: Players To Watch Out
6 months, 3 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024, IND vs AFG: Players To Watch Out

Deccan Chronicle  

India will be facing Afghanistan in the Super eight match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at Kensington Oval, Barbados on Thursday. India has won all their group stage matches whereas Afghanistan lost one match in the group stages to West Indies but they were successful in defeating New Zealand. Chasing a total of 111 set up by the US, …

T20 World Cup 2024: Confident of restricting India with our bowling options, says Afghanistan fielding coach McDermott
6 months, 3 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Confident of restricting India with our bowling options, says Afghanistan fielding coach McDermott

The Hindu  

Afghanistan’s fielding coach Shane McDermott is confident to restrict India’s star-studded and power-packed batting lineup to the “smallest total” when his side faces Rohit Sharma’s men on Thursday in a Super 8 T20 World Cup clash. McDermott is not solely relying on Afghan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi, who is the highest wicket-taker of the tournament so far with 12 scalps, as …

T20 World Cup 2024 | Afghanistan’s coming-of-age story: no longer a shock or upset
6 months, 3 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024 | Afghanistan’s coming-of-age story: no longer a shock or upset

The Hindu  

Who would have imagined, after 40 group stage matches, that an Afghanistan player would be sitting atop both the leading run-scorers’ and wicket-takers’ charts in the T20 World Cup? New Zealand was asked to hunt down 160 but fell woefully short, bowled out for 75; Farooqi exposed the soft underbelly, and Rashid and Nabi shared six wickets to consign Kane …

T20 World Cup: West Indies clip high-flying Afghans' wings, enter Super 8 with a thumping win in Saint Lucia – India TV
6 months, 3 weeks ago

T20 World Cup: West Indies clip high-flying Afghans' wings, enter Super 8 with a thumping win in Saint Lucia – India TV

India TV News  

West Indies wielded power as they flexed their muscles in the final group stage match in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup against Afghanistan on Monday, June 17 in Saint Lucia to enter Super 8 with a thumping 104-run win. After being put in to bat first, West Indies batters came out all guns blazing as Nicholas Pooran, Johnson Charles …

WI vs AFG Highlights, T20 World Cup: West Indies beat Afghanistan by 104 runs
6 months, 3 weeks ago

WI vs AFG Highlights, T20 World Cup: West Indies beat Afghanistan by 104 runs

India Today  

07:51 IST: The Afghan bowlers were just getting smoked right from the get-go. Azmatullah Omarzai did pick up Brandon King's wicket early, but that was literally the only thing that went right for their bowling in the Powerplay. And to make matters even worse for them, Azmatullah himself got absolutely carted for 36 runs in his second over which just …

"Feeling great to have qualified for Super Eights...": Afghanistan skipper Rashid after beating PNG
6 months, 4 weeks ago

"Feeling great to have qualified for Super Eights...": Afghanistan skipper Rashid after beating PNG

Hindustan Times  

Tarouba, : Following his side's seven-wicket win over Papua New Guinea, Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan expressed happiness at his side's qualification to the Super Eights stage and expressed the importance of both bowlers and batters playing an attacking game. ": Afghanistan skipper Rashid after beating PNG A magnificent three-wicket haul by pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi and a fine knock by Gulbadin …

Afghanistan beat PNG to advance at T20 World Cup as New Zealand eliminated
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Afghanistan beat PNG to advance at T20 World Cup as New Zealand eliminated

The Hindu  

Afghanistan underlined their growing status as the dark horses of the 2024 T20 World Cup with a seven-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea on Thursday to advance to the Super Eight phase of the competition and send New Zealand crashing out. Fazalhaq Farooqi added another three victims to his tournament-leading wicket tally as PNG were bundled out for 95 off …

Afghanistan pull off upset win over New Zealand
7 months ago

Afghanistan pull off upset win over New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

Rampant Afghanistan mauled a lethargic New Zealand by 84 runs to grab top spot in Group C at the T20 World Cup with an upset win at the Guyana National Stadium on Friday. Afghanistan pull off upset win over New Zealand Set a challenging 160 for victory, the Black Caps crashed to 75 all out off 15.2 overs to suffer …

Afghanistan thrash New Zealand in T20 World Cup
7 months ago

Afghanistan thrash New Zealand in T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

By John Mehaffey Afghanistan thrash New Zealand in T20 World Cup GEORGETOWN, New Zealand - Afghanistan's bowlers exploited to the full a pitch assisting both pace and spin at the Providence Stadium on Friday as they skittled New Zealand for just 75 from 15.2 overs and bowled their team to a 84-run run victory in the T20 World Cup. Afghanistan …

AFG vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan pulls off upset win over New Zealand
7 months ago

AFG vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan pulls off upset win over New Zealand

The Hindu  

Rampant Afghanistan mauled a lethargic New Zealand by 84 runs to grab top spot in Group C at the T20 World Cup with a shock win at the Guyana National Stadium on Friday. Set a challenging 160 for victory, the Black Caps crashed to 75 all out off 15.2 overs to suffer their first defeat ever to Afghanistan in T20 …

New Zealand vs Afghanistan Highlights: Afghanistan beat New Zealand by 84 runs
7 months ago

New Zealand vs Afghanistan Highlights: Afghanistan beat New Zealand by 84 runs

Hindustan Times  

By New Zealand vs Afghanistan Highlights: Afghanistan beat New Zealand by 84 runs New Zealand vs Afghanistan Live Score New Zealand vs Afghanistan Highlights: Rampant Afghanistan mauled a lethargic New Zealand by 84 runs to grab top spot in Group C at the T20 World Cup with a shock win at the Guyana National Stadium. Set a challenging 160 for …

New Zealand vs Afghanistan Highlights: Afghanistan beat New Zealand by 84 runs
7 months ago

New Zealand vs Afghanistan Highlights: Afghanistan beat New Zealand by 84 runs

Hindustan Times  

By New Zealand vs Afghanistan Highlights: Afghanistan beat New Zealand by 84 runs New Zealand vs Afghanistan Live Score New Zealand vs Afghanistan Highlights: Rampant Afghanistan mauled a lethargic New Zealand by 84 runs to grab top spot in Group C at the T20 World Cup with a shock win at the Guyana National Stadium. Set a challenging 160 for …

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan give Uganda a reality check
7 months, 1 week ago

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan give Uganda a reality check

Hindustan Times  

Uganda were given a reality check, of what life at the top tier of cricket looks like, after Afghanistan thrashed them by 125 runs in the T20 World Cup in Providence, Guyana on Monday. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran struck fifties in the second-highest opening stand in T20 World Cup history to help Afghanistan finish on 183/5. Afghanistan's Fazalhaq Farooqi, …

Afghanistan beat Uganda by 125 runs to open T20 World Cup campaign in style
7 months, 1 week ago

Afghanistan beat Uganda by 125 runs to open T20 World Cup campaign in style

Al Jazeera  

Afghanistan set debutants Uganda a target of 184 and then dismissed them for 58 for an emphatic win in Guyana. Afghanistan produced a dominant bowling and batting performance to thrash debutants Uganda by 125 runs in their T20 World Cup opening game in Guyana. Gurbaz and Zadran’s opening partnership was the second highest in men’s T20 World Cup history, beaten …

England undercooked but victory over Pakistan highlights their key to T20 World Cup success
7 months, 1 week ago

England undercooked but victory over Pakistan highlights their key to T20 World Cup success

The Independent  

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Three-way race beckons West Indies, New Zealand, and Afghanistan - The Hindu
7 months, 1 week ago

Three-way race beckons West Indies, New Zealand, and Afghanistan - The Hindu

The Hindu  

In The Hindu’s countdown to the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which commences in the West Indies and USA on June 2, we take a look at the teams in Group C. WEST INDIES: The co-host enters the tournament in great form, having won four of its last five T20I series. The West Indies have made a late change …

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan team preview
7 months, 2 weeks ago

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan team preview

Al Jazeera  

Rashid Khan’s men must dig deeper in tough situations to push for a place in the ICC T20 World Cup semifinals. Captain: Rashid Khan Fixtures: Uganda, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, West Indies Best finish at T20 World Cup: Super Eight. Afghanistan enter the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 as one of the dark horses poised to cause an upset …

Afghanistan dominate Ireland to win T20I series
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Afghanistan dominate Ireland to win T20I series

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan proved too strong with bat and ball against Ireland as they claimed a 57-run victory in Sharjah on Monday to edge the T20I series 2-1. HT Image A superb 72 not out from Ibrahim Zadran, backed up by the bowling of Azmatullah Omarzai, gave the hosts victory in the final match of Ireland's tour against Afghanistan. Ireland won the …

India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I Highlights: Shivam Dube's half-century powers Men in Blue to six-wicket win
11 months, 4 weeks ago

India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I Highlights: Shivam Dube's half-century powers Men in Blue to six-wicket win

Firstpost  

Load More Preview: Team India will look to get their combinations right when they take on Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series starting in Mohali on Thursday. The duo returns to the T20I side for the first time since India’s semi-final defeat to England in the 2022 T20 World Cup Down Under, and this time around, Rohit will lead the …

Afghanistan, giant-killer of ODI World Cup 2023, gears up for T20Is against India in chilly conditions
1 year ago

Afghanistan, giant-killer of ODI World Cup 2023, gears up for T20Is against India in chilly conditions

The Hindu  

The biting cold and chilly breeze failed to deter the Afghanistan cricketers from opting for a lengthy net session at the PCA ground on Tuesday. ACES Awards 2024 | Voting lines now open for Sportstar ACES Awards Unlike India, Afghanistan has warmed up for this series by expectedly scoring a 2-1 series win over the United Arab Emirates. With the …

World Cup 2023: Afghanistan walk away after commendable campaign
1 year, 1 month ago

World Cup 2023: Afghanistan walk away after commendable campaign

Firstpost  

Afghanistan produced their best World Cup campaign with some incredible wins and have cause to be optimistic for the future. It has been Afghanistan’s best-ever World Cup after sixth place finish in Pool A of the 2015 World Cup and bottom place of the 2019 edition. Ibrahim Zadran, Azmat Omarzai, Rashid Khan were the pick of the lot with Zadran …

How Afghanistan’s rapid ascent in 2023 ODI World Cup came to be: A behind-the-scenes look
1 year, 2 months ago

How Afghanistan’s rapid ascent in 2023 ODI World Cup came to be: A behind-the-scenes look

The Hindu  

It’s a Sunday afternoon at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, and Jonathan Trott is one of the first to step onto the field to inspect the wicket. In this episode, Lavanya Lakshmi Narayanan is joined by Pranay Rajiv, Dhruva Prasad and Mayank to dissect the ODI World Cup campaigns of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, England and the Netherlands. We …

Glenn Maxwell hits iconic double century, pulls off a Kapil Dev to deny Afghanistan the greatest World Cup upset ever
1 year, 2 months ago

Glenn Maxwell hits iconic double century, pulls off a Kapil Dev to deny Afghanistan the greatest World Cup upset ever

Hindustan Times  

A game is never over until you bowl the last ball. On a seemingly quite Tuesday night, Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium roared to an epic display of cricket, first from the Afghanistan bowlers, who pinned Australia to 7 down to stand on the doorstep of the biggest ever upset in the tournament history, and then from Glenn Maxwell, who scripted a …

AUS vs AFG, World Cup 2023: Ibrahim Zadran becomes first Afghanistan player to score WC century
1 year, 2 months ago

AUS vs AFG, World Cup 2023: Ibrahim Zadran becomes first Afghanistan player to score WC century

The Hindu  

Top-order batter Ibrahim Zadran became the first Afghanistan player to score a World Cup century during the match against Australia at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai. Earlier, Samiullah Shinwari’s 147-ball 96 against Scotland at the University Oval in Dunedin in the 2015 World Cup was the highest individual score by an Afghan batter in the quadrennial event. Interestingly, Zadran’s 87 …

Australia vs Afghanistan, World Cup 2023: Pat Cummins and Co aim to secure semi-final spot against high-flying Afghans
1 year, 2 months ago

Australia vs Afghanistan, World Cup 2023: Pat Cummins and Co aim to secure semi-final spot against high-flying Afghans

Firstpost  

The battle promises to be an enticing watch given Afghanistan’s battery of spinners and resolute batting itching to deliver a strong show against Australia With their middle-order batting in focus, Australia will look to secure their spot in the 2023 ODI World Cup semi-finals when they face a confident Afghanistan outfit in a league stage encounter in Mumbai on Tuesday. …

Glenn Maxwell's herculean double hundred propels Australia into semifinals following record World Cup chase
1 year, 2 months ago

Glenn Maxwell's herculean double hundred propels Australia into semifinals following record World Cup chase

India TV News  

Australia recorded their highest-ever run chase in the ODI World Cup history while playing at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday, November 7 to beat Afghanistan and cement a semifinal berth in the ongoing World Cup. Player of the Match Glenn Maxwell played the best knock of his international career and won what looked like an unwinnable game at …

World Cup 2023 Afghanistan has made the cricket world sit up and take note
1 year, 2 months ago

World Cup 2023 Afghanistan has made the cricket world sit up and take note

The Hindu  

India on song has been the highlight of the tournament. That the newest Asian sub-continental member in the Test set-up has kept its semifinal hopes alive going into the last week of the tournament speaks volume about the manner in which Afghanistan has performed in the World Cup so far. But the fact that it fell short against Sri Lanka, …

AUS vs AFG, ODI World Cup: High-flying Afghanistan gears up for Australian challenge in crucial encounter
1 year, 2 months ago

AUS vs AFG, ODI World Cup: High-flying Afghanistan gears up for Australian challenge in crucial encounter

The Hindu  

An intense battle awaits when Australia and Afghanistan meet in a tournament-defining fixture at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. While a solitary win from its remaining two fixtures will seal a semifinal berth for Australia, Afghanistan, too, stands a chance if it wins the next two outings and betters its Net Run Rate. In its previous three ODI outings against …

Don’t say ‘upset’: Shahidi on Afghanistan’s thrilling Cricket World Cup run
1 year, 2 months ago

Don’t say ‘upset’: Shahidi on Afghanistan’s thrilling Cricket World Cup run

Al Jazeera  

Afghanistan’s captain talks to Al Jazeera about his side’s dramatic campaign, winning mantras and their growing belief. Lucknow, India – Afghanistan have had a record-breaking Cricket World Cup campaign so far, beating three former champions to put themselves in contention for a first-ever semifinal, but captain Hashmatullah Shahidi does not like the term “upset” being used for the victories. “We …

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