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Five biggest upsets at the ICC Cricket World Cup

A look at some of the biggest upsets in the history of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

Al Jazeera

England vs Afghanistan: How the Afghans delivered the first shock of ICC World Cup 2023

NEW DELHI: The weekenaf10152023228787gone by has been tough for Afghanistan. The country has been ravaged by a massive earthquake. More than 1,000 people were killed. The ongoing ODI World Cup also didn’t bring much joy after losses to Bangladesh and India. Sunday, however, was different.

The Times of India

Defensive ABC to pay damages to defamed platoon leader

Former army commando Heston Russell has been awarded $390,000 in damages over allegations reported by the ABC about an executed prisoner in Afghanistan.

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Cricket world reacts to England’s shock World Cup defeat by Afghanistan: ‘Bad day for ECB’

Afghanistan defeated England by 69 runs for only their second ever win in a World Cup match

The Independent UK

Afghanistan's coach Jonathan Trott lauds historic victory over England

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan's extraordinary 69-run victory over the World Cup's defending champions, England, will instill the belief that they can compete with cricket's top nations for many years to come, according to coach Jonathan Trott.

The Times of India

Eng vs Afg | This win will put a smile on faces of my people back in Afghanistan: Rashid

Afghanistan stun England in World Cup, Rashid Khan hopes win brings joy to countrymen affected by earthquakes. Mujeeb Ur Rahman dedicates Player of the Match award to those affected. Rashid, Mujeeb, Nabi, Rahmat Shah celebrate win. Jos Buttler says England must show resilience to overcome setback.

The Hindu

ABC loses defamation case brought by former commando Heston Russell after public interest defence fails

Broadcaster must pay Russell $390,000 but judge did not award aggravated damages, finding the former commando ‘embraced the public controversy’

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Morning Mail: Albanese’s next step after voice defeat, Gaza refugee crisis, Afghanistan trounce England

Cabinet to consider options after no vote; Egypt moves more troops towards Gaza border amid fears of refugee crisis; England humbled by Afghanistan at the Cricket World Cup

The Guardian - AU

Buttler says England ‘must keep belief’ after Afghanistan upset at World Cup

The England captain admitted his side were ‘outplayed’ by Afghanistan whose coach said his team can reassess their ambitions

The Guardian - UK

Jos Buttler tells England to ‘let it hurt’ after World Cup loss to Afghanistan

Buttler looked drained and drawn by events at the Arun Jaitley Stadium and accepted his side would need to feel some pain.

The Independent UK

Afghanistan tastes its second success in the World Cup

Afghanistan beat England: 284-8 (50 overs) to 207 (44.3 overs). Afghans record 2nd-highest ODI WC total; Nabi overtakes Zadran as leading wicket-taker. Win 2nd WC match in 18 games; England 1st team to lose to all 11 Test-playing nations.

The Hindu

Mujeeb Ur Rahman dedicates Afghanistan's World Cup triumph to earthquake victims

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan's spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman dedicated his team's remarkable Cricket World Cup victory over defending champions England to the victims of the recent earthquakes that have struck his country.

The Times of India

Watch: Crying fan hugs Mujeeb Ur Rahman after Afghanistan's famous win

NEW DELHI: As Afghanistan caused one of the biggest upsets in the history of ODI World Cup, thrashing defending champions England, emotions ran wild at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the national capital.

The Times of India

England captain Jos Buttler says Afghanistan defeat ‘tough loss to take’

England, who won the World Cup in 2019, have now lost two of their opening three matches.

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The Times of India

ODI World Cup: Afghanistan snap 14-match losing streak with an upset win over defending champions England

NEW DELHI: An all-round Afghanistan caused one of the greatest ODI World Cup upsets on Sunday, stunning the defending champions England by 69 runs in the national capital for their first win of the 2023 edition.

The Guardian - UK

England humbled by Afghanistan in historic Cricket World Cup shock

Jos Buttler’s side become the victims of one of the World Cup’s biggest ever shocks in Delhi

The Times of India

'Many might call it an upset, but I say Afghanistan...': Wishes pour in for Afghans after historic win over England

NEW DELHI: In a stunning turn of events, Afghanistan scripted one of the most significant upsets in World Cup history by defeating the defending champions England by 69 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.

The Independent UK

England’s World Cup hopes in jeopardy after shock Afghanistan defeat

Batting collapse sees England implode for 215 in front of a frenzied crowd in Delhi

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The Independent UK

England’s shock World Cup defeats as Afghanistan add their name to list

Zimbabwe, Ireland and Bangladesh in 50 overs and the Netherlands in T20 have humbled England on the biggest stage.

The Independent UK

England’s World Cup hopes in the balance after shock Afghanistan defeat

England imploded for 215 in front of a frenzied crowd.

Evening Standard

England embarrassed by Afghanistan to leave Cricket World Cup defence hanging by a thread

Defending champions hammered by 69 runs in major upset

The Guardian - UK

SAS had ‘gone too far’ in Afghanistan, inquiry into claims of unlawful killings told

Memo by military police chief said there was ‘no shortage of detractors’ in Whitehall of elite unit’s conduct

The Hindu

ICC World Cup: ENG vs AFG | Gritty Afghanistan leaves England shell-shocked

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Afghanistan beat England by 69 runs

The Independent UK

England fight off early Rahmanullah Gurbaz threat to limit Afghanistan to 284

Gurbaz gave the underdogs an explosive start after being sent in by Jos Buttler, dominating a rapid opening stand of 114 and piling on 80 in 57 balls.

The Times of India

ODI World Cup: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ikram Alikhil fifties lift Afghanistan to 284 against England

NEW DELHI: Opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz's blistering 57-ball 80 was followed by some lusty late hitting as Afghanistan got to a competitive 284 before bundling out in the final over against defending champions England in the ODI World Cup Match 13 in Delhi on Sunday.

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