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Wish we could have put fielders in the stands for Maxwell: Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott

Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott lamented an ordinary fielding effort and wished there was a rule to station fielders in the stands as Glenn Maxwell's brutal shots kept soaring. Trott admitted his team didn't have the right mindset and conceded they couldn't do much to stop Maxwell's double century.

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Virat Kohli hails ‘freak’ Glenn Maxwell’s marvellous double ton against Afghanistan

Virat Kohli hails Glenn Maxwell's 'freak' show with a double-century, calling it one of the best ODI knocks in history. Maxwell defied physical discomfort to take Australia to a three-wicket win, securing their place in the semifinals.

The Hindu

World Cup 2023 NZ vs SL | Kiwis keen to stay in the semifinal race, meets wounded Sri Lanka

With Australia having sealed a semifinal spot with an epic win on Tuesday night, the race is on to grab the fourth and last remaining berth. New Zealand will emerge as the frontrunner to win this sprint, if the side can post a victory over Sri Lanka at the M.…

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The Israel-Hamas war again shows that we need to stop thinking there are military solutions to political problems

Just as in Afghanistan and Iraq, using intense force against paramilitaries is not working. Once more it will have disastrous consequences, says academic Paul Rogers

The Guardian - UK

Government criticised over ‘shameful saga’ of Afghan special forces abandoned by UK

Exclusive: Labour writes letter to defence secretary Grant Shapps over concerns about Afghan schemes

The Independent UK

Minister: Nearly 3,000 Afghans in Pakistan to come to UK by the end of the year

Johnny Mercer said he has received assurances from Pakistani authorities that those eligible to come to the UK will not be deported to Afghanistan.

The Independent UK

Nick Jones: The anchor behind Glenn Maxwell's phenomenal knock

NEW DELHI: Nick Jones, Australia's esteemed physiotherapist, played a pivotal role in orchestrating one of the most memorable World Cup performances in cricket history. The extraordinary innings by Glenn Maxwell against Afghanistan in the recent World Cup match is sure to be etched in the annals of the sport for…

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‘It’s so the young players can have a better future’: why Afghanistan’s men are on strike

Southend United midfielder Noor Husin is one of 18 players protesting against the way they have been treated by the country’s football federation and alleged corruption.

The Guardian - UK

Glenn Maxwell's heroics evoke memories of Kapil Dev's 1983 World Cup exploits

NEW DELHI: The electrifying atmosphere at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai during Glenn Maxwell's match-winning heroics against Afghanistan brought back echoes of a historic day in cricket 40 years ago. In 1983, it was Kapil Dev for India, and on Tuesday night, it was Glenn Maxwell for Australia, producing stunning…

The Times of India

Glenn Maxwell magic at Wankhede: Unreal or true?

MUMBAI: Back in September 1986, when Australian batsman Dean Jones, suffering from severe dehydration during the tied Test against India at the Chepauk in Chennai, requested his captain Allan Border if could retire hurt because of exhaustion, the Australian skipper taunted him back: “We'll get a real Australian, a Queenslander,…

The Times of India

ISIL claims Kabul bus attack targeting Shia Muslims

Attacks against Afghanistan’s historically oppressed Shia Hazara community are rising.

Al Jazeera

"Freak": Virat Kohli hails Glenn Maxwell's marvellous double ton against Afghanistan

Battling cramps and niggles, the 'Mad Max' of cricket produced an innings that will undoubtedly remain in public memory for years to come. Read further on Dynamite News

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ICC ODI World Cup: NZ or PAK or AFG - Which team India are most likely to face in semis

NEW DELHI: Riding on a 'big show' from Glenn Maxwell, Australia on Tuesday booked their berth in the semi-finals of the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup. Australia assured themselves a top three finish with the win and a semi-final date with South Africa.

The Times of India

'Freak': Virat Kohli's unique reaction to Glenn Maxwell's heroics

NEW DELHI: Glenn Maxwell took the World Cup by a storm with his blazing double hundred that brought Australia back from the dead to book a place in the semi-finals with a thrilling win over Afghanistan in Mumbai on Tuesday.

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Don't count Afghanistan out yet, says coach Trott

Despite 3-wicket loss to Australia, Jonathan Trott believes Afghanistan can still reach semis, citing past successes. Maxwell's 201* snatched victory, but Trott says Afghans should have had him out earlier. Afghans have won 4 of 8 matches, more than in previous WCs.

The Times of India

Glenn Maxwell 'back to dad duties' after blazing double hundred

NEW DELHI: Despite battling severe cramps, star allrounder Glenn Maxwell smashed an astonishing double century as Australia secured a thrilling three-wicket victory over Afghanistan at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. Maxwell's incredible unbeaten innings of 201 from 128 balls propelled the five-time champions Australia into the semi-finals.

The Guardian - UK

Afghan former interpreter with British army resettles in UK after legal battle

In late 2020 Ahmad* was approved for relocation to UK before a Home Office refusal meant he missed evacuation from Afghanistan in 2021

The Times of India

Still base, arm swing, golf: Experts decode Glenn Maxwell's power hitting

NEW DELHI: Glenn Maxwell took Australia to the ICC World Cup semi-finals literally on one leg, as the six he whipped to signal his double century as well as Australia's victory exemplified how he maneuvered his injured state to produce one of the most sensational knocks in ODI cricket, especially…

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'It's a bitter pill to swallow': Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott after Australia snatch victory

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan's coach, Jonathan Trott, described Glenn Maxwell's phenomenal double century as a "bitter pill to swallow" as Australia executed a remarkable comeback to deny Afghanistan a significant World Cup victory.

The Times of India

Glenn Maxwell: Only batter to hit a double century in list of top 10 knocks in successful run-chases in ODIs

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan could not have imagined losing the game after reducing five-time champions Australia to 91/7 after putting up a challening 291/5 on the board, but Glenn Maxwell had other ideas.

AAP

Maxwell considered retiring hurt in all-time great show

Glenn Maxwell has revealed he discussed retiring hurt from cramp during his incredible unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan, before fighting on to win the game.

The Times of India

'The greatest ODI innings': Captain Cummins lauds Maxwell's extraordinary double century

NEW DELHI: Glenn Maxwell's unbeaten innings of 201 has been hailed as "the greatest ODI innings" by Australia's captain, Pat Cummins, as it secured a sensational World Cup victory against Afghanistan on Tuesday.

The Times of India

'It was great fun': Glenn Maxwell on his sensational World Cup double century

NEW DELHI: Glenn Maxwell's sensational double century in the match against Afghanistan at the World Cup has set the cricketing world abuzz, with several prominent figures in the sport declaring it the greatest One Day International (ODI) innings of all time.

AAP

Tendulkar leads praise of Maxwell's Mumbai masterpiece

Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has been among those to label Glenn Maxwell's World Cup double-century against Afghanistan the greatest ODI innings ever.

The Times of India

AUS vs AFG: Glenn Maxwell single-handedly snatches game away from Afghanistan

MUMBAI: Never count out Australia. They seldom throw in the towel and always find someone to dig them out of trouble. On Tuesday, it was Glenn Maxwell’s turn.

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