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ICC World Cup: 'Kisi se fielding nahi ho rahi thi' - Pakistan greats Moin Khan, Wasim Akram blast team for poor fitness after Afghanistan defeat

NEW DELHI: Pakistan were stung by Afghanistan in a major upset defeat on Monday, which has put the 1992 champions in serious danger of bowing out of the race to the ICC World Cup semifinals, and formers players have pointed at team's poor fitness levels as one of the major…

The Times of India

'A win against Pakistan tastes nice': Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi aims for more upsets in ODI World Cup

NEW DELHI: In the wake of a remarkable upset victory over their rivals Pakistan, Afghanistan's captain, Hashmatullah Shahidi, has set his sights on achieving more such triumphs in their ongoing campaign at the ODI World Cup.

The Times of India

'Sky's the limit': Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott praises young stars after stunning victory over Pakistan

NEW DELHI: The Afghanistan cricket team's coach, Jonathan Trott, expressed his belief in the boundless potential of the young stars who dazzled and triumphed over Pakistan in a memorable Cricket World Cup clash on Monday.

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Watch: Afghanistan's lungi dance in Chennai after win over Pakistan

A euphoric Afghanistan team did a lap of honour to acknowledge the support of the crowd at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai and then performed 'lungi dance' onboard the team bus on their way back to the hotel after a famous victory over Pakistan in the ICC World Cup…

The Times of India

'We are hurt...': Babar Azam after Pakistan's shock defeat against Afghanistan in ICC World Cup

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's cricket team was left visibly shaken after an eight-wicket defeat by Afghanistan in a stunning turn of events at the ongoing ICC World Cup on Monday. This defeat has put Pakistan's semi-finals aspirations in jeopardy, as Afghanistan clinched their first-ever one-day victory over Pakistan in eight attempts.

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ICC World Cup: PAK vs AFG | This win will give batters a sense of self-confidence, says Trott

Afghanistan beat Pakistan for the first time in one-day internationals, with coach Jonathan Trott praising the team's passion and performance. Trott credited the openers for setting up the victory, and Rahmat Shah's unbeaten 77 for anchoring the chase. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam felt his team's bowlers and fielders did not…

The Hindu

Afghanistan stun Pakistan to claim latest Cricket World Cup shock

The result in Chennai pushed defending champions England to the bottom of the group

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'Our bowling was not up to the mark': Babar Azam after shock defeat against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's captain, Babar Azam, expressed his disappointment on Monday, acknowledging that his team's bowling attack fell short of expectations as Afghanistan secured an eight-wicket victory in a World Cup match in Chennai.

The Times of India

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 Times of India

ICC World Cup: PAK vs AFG | Our bowling was not up to the mark, says Babar Azam

Pakistan captain Babar Azam admits bowling attack not up to mark after Afghanistan beat them in World Cup upset. Afghans chased target of 283 with six balls to spare. Babar credits Afghans for win, Ibrahim Zadran named Player of the Match for 87. Mohammad Nabi says win a big moment…

The Hindu

'I presume 'Dil Dil' Pakistan wasn’t played in Chennai': Michael Vaughan takes a dig at Mickey Arthur after Afghanistan stun Pakistan

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan wasted no time at all to take a subtle dig at Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur after they were handed a shocking 8-wicket thrashing by Afghanistan in the ODI World Cup match in Chennai on Monday.

The Times of India

Afghanistan record another World Cup upset, stun Pakistan by eight wickets

NEW DELHI: A spirited Afghanistan pulled off a second ODI World Cup upset as they stunned Pakistan by eight wickets in Chennai and continued their giant-killing spree in the ongoing cricketing extravaganza.

The Times of India

Killing civilians in Afghanistan would increase weight of enemy – defence chief

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin was called to give evidence as part of the inquiry into alleged unlawful special forces killings.

The Independent UK

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

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ODI World Cup: Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafique fifties guide Pakistan to 282/7 against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique's solid half-centuries were followed by late fireworks from Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan as Pakistan got to a competitive 282 for seven against Afghanistan in Match 22 of the ODI World Cup in Chennai on Monday.

The Independent UK

An ageing squad and poor selection? Five reasons behind England’s disastrous Cricket World Cup campaign

Jos Buttler’s side have lost against New Zealand, Afghanistan and South Africa and have a mountain to climb to reach the semi-finals

The Independent UK

Muddled selection, ageing squad and no new blood – England’s World Cup problems

Jos Buttler’s side have come up short against New Zealand, Afghanistan and South Africa and have a mountain to climb to salvage the campaign.

The Times of India

ICC World Cup, Pakistan vs Afghanistan: Pakistan win toss and bat first against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam decided to bat first against Afghanistan after winning the toss in Chennai on Monday in their crucial ICC World Cup match.

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The Guardian - UK

Afghanistan beat Pakistan by eight wickets: Cricket World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Hashmatullah Shahidi hit the winning runs as Afghanistan beat their rivals for the first time to send England bottom of the World Cup standings

The Independent UK

Pakistan vs Afghanistan LIVE: ICC Cricket World Cup result and reaction as minnows earn surprising win

Afghanistan defeat Pakistan by eight wickets to claim second victory of the tournament

The Times of India

ICC World Cup: Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan wins hearts before acid test versus Afghanistan

CHENNAI: Mohammad Rizwan has been in great touch with the bat in the World Cup. On the eve of Pakistan’s do-or-die World Cup clash against Afghanistan in Chennai, the local net bowlers got a glimpse of the good cricket brain that the Pakistan vice-captain has.

The Times of India

ICC World Cup: Rivalry with Pakistan excites Afghanistan

CHENNAI: Its seeds sown a little over a decade ago, the Pakistan-Afghanistan rivalry in international cricket often flies under the radar. Still in its early days, it has all the ingredients, barring healthy head-to-head statistics, to propel itself to the next level – world-class operators, nail-biting finishes, on-field drama that…

The Times of India

ICC World Cup: Pakistan ready for the big fight against Afghanistan

CHENNAI: Be it Saeed Anwar’s 194 in the Independence Cup in 1997 or a memorable Test win against India in 1999, Pakistan have some incredible Chennai memories. Even in December 2012, when they played the first match of a revival bilateral series here, Pakistan were triumphant despite MS Dhoni’s century.…

The Hindu

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…

The Hindu

AFG vs PAK | Neighbours’ rivalry lends an element of intrigue to the contest

Rivalry between Pakistan and Afghanistan in cricket is gaining traction. Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott believes it excites players and both teams respect each other, yet are desperate to win. Spinners could be key in Monday's match, but Trott says all players must contribute. Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq is confident, citing their…

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