Afghanistan crisis updates | September 9, 2021
3 years, 3 months ago

Afghanistan crisis updates | September 9, 2021

The Hindu  

Two days after Taliban announced the formation of an interim government, U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said that the al-Qaeda extremist group that used Afghanistan as a staging base to attack United States 20 years ago may attempt to regenerate in the country. - PTI 12:30 pm Pentagon chief says al-Qaeda may seek comeback in Afghanistan U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Thursday the al-Qaeda extremist group that used Afghanistan as a staging base to attack United States 20 years ago may attempt to regenerate there following an American withdrawal that has left the Taliban in power. - AP 8.45 am Blinken to Taliban: Any legitimacy ''will have to be earned'' U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that any legitimacy or international support for the Taliban “will have to be earned” after Afghanistan's new rulers announced an interim government that drew a deeply skeptical Western response. Australia will cancel Afghanistan test if Taliban bans women's cricket 8 am U.S. not in a rush to recognise Taliban govt: White House The United States is not in a rush to recognize the new interim government in Afghanistan, the White House said on Wednesday, asserting that it is talks with the Taliban to get American citizens out of the strife-torn country.

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Afghanistan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi fined for dissent during 2nd ODI vs Zimbabwe
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4 days, 13 hours 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 bounce back vs Zimbabwe to level series after Rashid-Naveen's heroics
1 week, 4 days ago

Afghanistan bounce back vs Zimbabwe to level series after Rashid-Naveen's heroics

India Today  

Afghanistan put on a dominant performance to level the T20I series 1-1 against Zimbabwe with a comprehensive 50-run victory at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I: Highlights Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe RESULT | AFGHANISTAN WON BY 50 RUNS ðŸšè Naveen Ul Haq, Rashid Khan, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman put on a terrific bowling effort to help #AfghanAtalan beat Zimbabwe …

'Afghanistan needs educated women too': Top cricketers demand reversal of Taliban's ban on women education
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Afghanistan needs educated women too': Top cricketers demand reversal of Taliban's ban on women education

Firstpost  

The Taliban administration, earlier this week, banned women from pursuing nursing and midwifery courses. After they were barred from education beyond secondary school as part of restrictions labelled “gender apartheid” by the UN, women flocked to these health institutions, one of the only avenues left open for them A mother holds her child as she rests in her arms, while …

Cricket Australia defends Afghanistan boycott after hypocrisy accusation
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Cricket Australia defends Afghanistan boycott after hypocrisy accusation

Al Jazeera  

Cricket Australia chief says he is ‘proud’ of the decision to cancel bilateral series against Afghanistan after outgoing ICC chair questions Australia’s ‘principles’. Australia’s top cricket official has defended his country’s decision to play against Afghanistan at the International Cricket Council World Cups while cancelling all bilateral series against the South Asian side due to the Taliban’s crackdown on women’s …

Afghanistan refugee women to feature in exhibition cricket match in Australia
1 month, 1 week ago

Afghanistan refugee women to feature in exhibition cricket match in Australia

The Hindu  

An Afghanistan Women’s XI will play an exhibition T20 match against Cricket Without Borders XI at the Junction Oval, Melbourne on January 30. The match will be facilitated by the Australian cricket community to help fulfill the ambition of the members of the Afghanistan women’s cricket team, who are now resident in Australia. This coincides with the start of the …

Afghanistan Women to play T20 match against Cricket Without Borders XI in January
1 month, 1 week ago

Afghanistan Women to play T20 match against Cricket Without Borders XI in January

India Today  

The Afghanistan women’s cricket team, now living as refugees in Australia, will reunite to play a T20 match against Cricket Without Borders XI in Melbourne on January 30. Earlier in 2023, 17 players from the Afghan women's team, previously contracted to play for Afghanistan, wrote to the International Cricket Council requesting assistance to form a refugee team. ICC Chief Executive …

Unwanted history as Afghanistan-New Zealand test match is washed out after 5 days of rain
3 months, 1 week ago

Unwanted history as Afghanistan-New Zealand test match is washed out after 5 days of rain

Associated Press  

GREATER NOIDA, India — A test match between New Zealand and Afghanistan at Greater Noida, India has joined some select company in the history of cricket — just not necessarily for the best reason. On Dec. 18, 1998, New Zealand’s home test against India was abandoned on day three because of persistent rain at Carisbrook Oval in Dunedin. The Greater …

Play abandoned for a second day in Afghanistan-New Zealand cricket test
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Play abandoned for a second day in Afghanistan-New Zealand cricket test

Associated Press  

GREATER NOIDA, India — Play in the one-off test between Afghanistan and New Zealand was abandoned without a ball bowled for a second consecutive day on Tuesday because of a wet outfield. Day two developed in a similar fashion to Monday as the toss was first delayed while grounds staff worked to replace the top layer of the wet outfield …

'No bilateral cricket with Afghanistan': Cricket Australia stays firm on their stand for women's rights
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'No bilateral cricket with Afghanistan': Cricket Australia stays firm on their stand for women's rights

India TV News  

Cricket Australia reiterated their stance on bilateral cricket with the Afghanistan Cricket Board on Wednesday, July 3. Cricket Australia continue to maintain its 'no bilateral cricket with Afghanistan' policy after the Taliban government's unfair stance on women's rights in recent years. "Regarding our bilateral matches, we have consulted extensively with stakeholders, including the Australian government, and chose to postpone our …

Afghanistan women want ICC to create refugee cricket team after Rashid Khan and Co. script history at T20 World Cup
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Afghanistan women want ICC to create refugee cricket team after Rashid Khan and Co. script history at T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

With Rashid Khan's Afghanistan side scripting history at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, a group of Afghan women’s cricketers have again reached out to the sport’s international governing body to help them reform as a refugee side based in Australia. The Afghanistan men’s team made it to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup for the first time in …

Afghan women cricketers seek ICC help to form refugee team
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Afghan women cricketers seek ICC help to form refugee team

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Afghan women cricketers have asked …

Afghan women cricketers ask for international support for a refugee team
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Afghan women cricketers ask for international support for a refugee team

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — A group of Afghan women’s cricketers has again approached the sport’s international governing body asking for backing to reform as a refugee team based in Australia. Many have continued playing in domestic competitions in Australia but haven’t had access to international cricket, despite ICC regulations requiring all test-playing members to support men’s and women’s national teams. Through this …

A new T20 power rises in world cricket
5 months, 3 weeks ago

A new T20 power rises in world cricket

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan’s dream run in the T20 World Cup is over. They lost a one-sided match on an undercooked pitch to South Africa in the semi-final on Thursday but every cricket fan knows that this was not a true reflection of their class. Afghan cricket fans watch the men's T20 World Cup semifinal cricket match between Afghanistan and South Africa, on …

Taliban laud cricket team’s success but where are the women, question activists
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Taliban laud cricket team’s success but where are the women, question activists

Hindustan Times  

From its status as a sport played by Afghans living in refugee camps in northwest Pakistan to the Afghan team securing a place in the semi-finals of the ICC Twenty20 World Cup, cricket certainly has come a long way in Afghanistan. Despite the Afghan cricket team’s current success, it is unlikely that Afghanistan itself will host any major game in …

No matter what happens now, this is Afghanistan’s World Cup
5 months, 4 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
5 months, 4 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 …

Australia should play bilateral series against Afghanistan, says Usman Khawaja
6 months ago

Australia should play bilateral series against Afghanistan, says Usman Khawaja

India TV News  

The debate around Australia not playing Afghanistan in bilateral contests has opened up again after the latter side's victory over the 2021 T20 World Champions on Sunday. Afghanistan defended 148 runs against Australia in the Super 8 encounter of T20 World Cup 2024 played at Arnos Vale Ground in St Vincent. Australia's Test opener Usman Khawaja believes that Cricket Australia …

Afghanistan stun Australia to throw Group 1 wide open
6 months ago

Afghanistan stun Australia to throw Group 1 wide open

Hindustan Times  

Until Glenn Maxwell was at the crease, the Afghanistan players couldn’t help feel a sense of deja vu. The last time Australia faced Afghanistan, at the 2023 ICC World Cup played at the Wankhede Stadium, a cramping Maxwell had pulled off a miraculous win from 91/7 in pursuit of 293. On Saturday night, the Australia batter was threatening to repeat …

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

Afghanistan beat PNG to advance at T20 World Cup as New Zealand eliminated
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Rashid Khan threatens BBL pullout after Australia postpone Afghanistan T20Is: 'Why you want me to play in your country?'
8 months, 1 week ago

Rashid Khan threatens BBL pullout after Australia postpone Afghanistan T20Is: 'Why you want me to play in your country?'

Hindustan Times  

Rashid Khan's BBL future is uncertain as he contemplates leaving the league in response to Australia's repeated postponement of their series with Afghanistan. Australia had previously withdrawn from a one-off Test match and a one-day international series against Afghanistan to be played in the United Arab Emirates in March 2023 due to 'a marked deterioration' in the treatment of females …

Cricket brings happiness for Afghan public but can't help if Australia refuses to play us: Rashid
8 months, 1 week ago

Cricket brings happiness for Afghan public but can't help if Australia refuses to play us: Rashid

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, "You can't do anything about it," Rashid Khan conceded as he tried to make sense of Australia's refusal to play bilateral cricket with Afghanistan men's team, which he believes, achieves nothing beyond denying happiness to his people. HT Image Cricket Australia cancelled an ODI series Down Under in 2023 and as recent as last month, refused to play …

'Keep cricket distinct from political influence': Afghanistan board condemns Australia's decision to postpone series
9 months ago

'Keep cricket distinct from political influence': Afghanistan board condemns Australia's decision to postpone series

Firstpost  

“The Afghanistan Cricket Board expresses disappointment over Cricket Australia’s decision to postpone yet another bilateral series against Afghanistan and reiterates its stance on neutral and politics-free cricket across the globe,” the ACB said in a letter. The Afghanistan Cricket Board have condemned Cricket Australia’s decision to postpone the T20I series between the two countries that was scheduled for August this …

ACB calls for 'Politics-Free Cricket' following Cricket Australia's decision to postpone T20I series
9 months ago

ACB calls for 'Politics-Free Cricket' following Cricket Australia's decision to postpone T20I series

India TV News  

The Afghanistan Cricket Board has responded to Cricket Australia's decision to postpone a three-match T20I series that was slated to be played between the two countries in August at a neutral venue. Notably, Cricket Australia's decision to postpone the three-match series is the third time the board has postponed or withdrawn from playing Afghanistan in a bilateral contest. "ACB urges …

Australia pull out of cricket series against Afghanistan over women’s rights concerns
9 months ago

Australia pull out of cricket series against Afghanistan over women’s rights concerns

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Cricket Australia postpones another tour over human rights concerns for women in Afghanistan
9 months ago

Cricket Australia postpones another tour over human rights concerns for women in Afghanistan

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Cricket Australia has postponed a three-match men’s Twenty20 international series against Afghanistan scheduled for August due to concerns over deteriorating human rights for women and girls in the Taliban-controlled country. It marks the third time Cricket Australia has declined to play the Afghan team since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in September 2021 and placed restrictions …

Australia postpone Afghanistan T20 series due to 'deterioration in human rights for women and girls' under Taliban
9 months ago

Australia postpone Afghanistan T20 series due to 'deterioration in human rights for women and girls' under Taliban

Firstpost  

Australia have postponed the three-match men’s T20I series against Afghanistan scheduled for August this year “after a marked deterioration in human rights for women and girls in Afghanistan”. Reuters Cricket Australia Tuesday decided to postpone its bilateral T20 series against Afghanistan due to “deteriorating human rights for women and girls” in the country under Taliban rule. This is the third …

Afghanistan calls for ‘respect’ as Australia postpones T20 cricket series
9 months ago

Afghanistan calls for ‘respect’ as Australia postpones T20 cricket series

Al Jazeera  

Cricket Australia says it has postponed the men’s bilateral T20 series as ‘conditions for women and girls in Afghanistan are getting worse’. The Afghanistan Cricket Board has called for “respect” from Cricket Australia following the latter’s postponement of a bilateral men’s T20 series citing “deteriorating human rights for women and girls in the country under Taliban rule”. “Refusing to play …

Afghanistan, giant-killer of ODI World Cup 2023, gears up for T20Is against India in chilly conditions
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Afghanistan to tour India for 3-match T20I series in January
1 year, 1 month ago

Afghanistan to tour India for 3-match T20I series in January

India Today  

Afghanistan are set to tour India for a three-match T20I series in January 2024. This is the first time India and Afghanistan will be up against each other in a bilateral series in white-ball cricket, apart from the T20 World Cup, ODI World Cup and the Asia Cup. 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐀, 𝐖ðÄ 𝐀𝐑ðÄ 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍ðÆ 𝐀ðÆ𝐀𝐈𝐍 ðŸšè AfghanAtalan are all set to meet …

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 …

IOC to decide on Afghanistan’s participation in LA Olympics 2028, says ICC CEO Allardice
1 year, 1 month ago

IOC to decide on Afghanistan’s participation in LA Olympics 2028, says ICC CEO Allardice

The Hindu  

ICC CEO Geoff Allardice has said that the final call on Afghanistan’s participation in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles will be taken by the International Olympic Committee. Our position on cricket and supporting our member in Afghanistan is not dissimilar to those of other international sporting organisations.” While cricket has been included in the Olympics for the first …

Sport Weekly: Afghanistan light up the Cricket World Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

Sport Weekly: Afghanistan light up the Cricket World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Al Jazeera talks to Afghanistan’s captain, coach, and ex bowling coach about an incredible World Cup campaign. In an exclusive interview this week, captain Hashmatullah Shahidi told Al Jazeera about how Afghanistan have found the self-belief to humble some of the world’s biggest sides, and took issue with the use of the word “upset” being used for their victories. Meanwhile, …

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

World Cup 2023: Why Afghanistan deserve semis berth more than Pakistan, New Zealand | Sledging Room, Ep 82
1 year, 1 month ago

World Cup 2023: Why Afghanistan deserve semis berth more than Pakistan, New Zealand | Sledging Room, Ep 82

India Today  

The Cricket World Cup 2023 is entering the business end of the league stage and there has been some sensational matches. He became the first batsman to score a double century in an ODI run chase, breaking Shane Watson's record for the highest individual score in a successful run chase in ODI cricket. Former England captain Michael Vaughan and Australia's …

Women’s rights row hangs over Australia-Afghanistan Cricket World Cup match
1 year, 1 month ago

Women’s rights row hangs over Australia-Afghanistan Cricket World Cup match

Al Jazeera  

Afghanistan eye a semifinal place in a rare match against Australia, who have cancelled several bilateral fixtures over the Taliban’s policies on women. Why can’t we beat Australia who have won it the most times?” But there is an underlying political conundrum surrounding Afghanistan’s match against Australia, whose governing body has cancelled bilateral fixtures between the men’s side twice in …

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

Afghanistan vs Australia: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match preview
1 year, 1 month ago

Afghanistan vs Australia: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match preview

Al Jazeera  

Afghanistan accuse Australia of ‘double standards’ as the teams meet in Mumbai with an eye on qualifying for the semifinals. Who: Afghanistan vs Australia When: Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 2pm Where: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India Australia face allegations of “double standards” from Afghanistan as the teams meet for their ICC Cricket World Cup match at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium with an …

‘We’re dreaming’: Afghanistan crush the Netherlands at Cricket World Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

‘We’re dreaming’: Afghanistan crush the Netherlands at Cricket World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Afghanistan sweep past the Netherlands by seven wickets to boost their chances of reaching the semifinals. Afghanistan have kept their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup semifinals alive after beating the Netherlands by seven wickets in a low-scoring group game. After the match on Friday, Afghanistan climbed to fifth in the standings with eight points, behind New Zealand on …

Afghanistan have been the story of this World Cup and let no one tell you otherwise
1 year, 1 month ago

Afghanistan have been the story of this World Cup and let no one tell you otherwise

Hindustan Times  

From a single victory across two World Cups to a triumphant three wins in this edition, Afghanistan are red hot and on a roll. Up until last year, Afghanistan only had their moments – tying against India at the Asia Cup 2018 and then coming close to defeating Pakistan at last year's sub-continent tournament. Trott and Jadeja effect Recognising the …

Cricket World Cup 2023 AFG vs SL | The Afghanistan faithful have the time of their lives!!!
1 year, 1 month ago

Cricket World Cup 2023 AFG vs SL | The Afghanistan faithful have the time of their lives!!!

The Hindu  

As Afghanistan outmuscled Sri Lanka to a convincing seven-wicket win in the ODI World Cup at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Monday, a smattering of Afghan fans in the stands were dancing in joy. The exuberance of the Afghan fans soon rubbed onto the local crowd, who slowly began to align themselves with Hashmatullah Shahidi’s side and celebrated its …

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Highlights, World Cup 2023: Hashmat, Azmat fifties helps AFG beat SL by 7 wickets
1 year, 1 month ago

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Highlights, World Cup 2023: Hashmat, Azmat fifties helps AFG beat SL by 7 wickets

The Hindu  

PREVIEW At the start of last month, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan were involved in a nail-biting affair in the preliminary round of the Asia Cup. From being on the cusp of ousting Sri Lanka - and more importantly - progressing to the Super Four, a net run rate miscalculation resulted in Afghanistan’s campaign coming to a halt. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, …

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka match today: How to watch
1 year, 1 month ago

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka match today: How to watch

Live Mint  

Afghanistan will take on Sri Lanka on October 30 in the 30th ODI World Cup 2023 match at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. In their third match, the Sri Lankan team were defeated by Australia by 5 Wickets at Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow on October 16. In their fourth match, Sri Lanka defeated the Netherlands by 5 wickets at Ekana …

Babar Azam gives reasons for Pakistan’s shocking loss to Afghanistan in Cricket World Cup 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Babar Azam gives reasons for Pakistan’s shocking loss to Afghanistan in Cricket World Cup 2023

The Independent  

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Identifying the keys to an Afghanistan resurgence
1 year, 2 months ago

Identifying the keys to an Afghanistan resurgence

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan beating Pakistan isn’t an upset, at least their English coach Jonathan Trott doesn’t think so. And it makes their job easier.” Afghanistan’s bowling never needed any selling, not with Rashid Khan helming it. But following their instinct, picking a three-match old Noor Ahmad over left-arm seamer Fazalhaq Farooqi on a Chennai pitch tailormade for spinners underpinned Afghanistan’s courage to …

Pakistan vs Afghanistan: 'This hurts us' — Babar Azam and Hashmatullah Shahidi react to PAK's loss to AFG
1 year, 2 months ago

Pakistan vs Afghanistan: 'This hurts us' — Babar Azam and Hashmatullah Shahidi react to PAK's loss to AFG

Firstpost  

Pakistan captain Babar Azam blamed his team’s batting and fielding after the Men in Green suffered their first-ever ODI defeat to Afghanistan on Monday. In the World Cup 2023 match played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Afghanistan registered another upset with a clinical eight-wicket win over their bitter rivals Pakistan. World Cup 2023: News | Schedule | Results …

Sachin Tendulkar gives 'Jadeja' twist to Afghanistan's ‘outstanding’ performance vs Pakistan at World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar gives 'Jadeja' twist to Afghanistan's ‘outstanding’ performance vs Pakistan at World Cup

Hindustan Times  

The Pakistan cricket team copped almost universal criticism on Monday after their stunning capitulation to Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup. Sachin Tendulkar hailed Afghanistan's discipline and temperament Taking to X after Afghanistan completed their highest run-chase in the 50-over format, batting legend Tendulkar opined that the cricket world is taking note of Afghanistan's stellar run at the World Cup …

PAK vs AFG, World Cup 2023: Pakistan missing Naseem, says Babar after loss to Afghanistan
1 year, 2 months ago

PAK vs AFG, World Cup 2023: Pakistan missing Naseem, says Babar after loss to Afghanistan

The Hindu  

The ongoing ODI World Cup might be one of the most unpredictable editions of the quadrennial showpiece. And it sort of allowed us a little bit more breathing room come the end of the game,” said Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott after the win. “We’ve just got to make sure we keep playing good cricket and not get too far ahead …

Afghanistan players groove to 'Lungi Dance' in team bus after memorable World Cup win over Pakistan | WATCH
1 year, 2 months ago

Afghanistan players groove to 'Lungi Dance' in team bus after memorable World Cup win over Pakistan | WATCH

India TV News  

After years of persistence and perseverance the Afghanistan cricket team has finally come of age and it has been on display in the ongoing World Cup. The video seems to be from Afghanistan's team bus and shows the sheer ecstasy on the faces of the Afghan players after getting the better of their nemesis in ODIs - Pakistan. Pakistan had …

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