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Afghanistan needs help to build on Cricket World Cup success, Umar Gul says

Ex-Afghanistan bowling coach tells Al Jazeera about the country’s challenges and cricket’s role in cross-border tension.

Al Jazeera

South Africa beat Afghanistan by five wickets: Cricket World Cup 2023 – as it happened

South Africa completed their round-robin games with a flourish to end Afghanistan’s hopes of a semi-final place

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi bats for more ODI games

Afghanistan's successful WC campaign (4 wins) has led captain Hashmatullah Shahidi to hope for more ODI matches from ICC & ACB. He believes 50-over cricket is important & will help the team improve. Despite a loss to Australia, Shahidi is determined to come back stronger against South Africa.

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World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan, South Africa seek morale-boosting win

Afgh. hope 4 semis dashed by NZ win; need spirited performance vs. SA. Afghans: batters impressive, spinners need to step up. SA: Bavuma needs to find form, de Kock, Klaasen, Markram stepped up; Maharaj go-to-bowler, Shamsi an option.

The Hindu

Playing India would be challenging if New Zealand are fortunate to secure a semis berth, says Kane Williamson

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson said it'd be challenging to face India in semis; Boult and Ravindra praised Williamson's leadership; Afghanistan & Pakistan need huge wins to qualify.

The Hindu

Afghanistan excel in exile at World Cup even if semi-final eludes them

They may not have been able to progress but it has been a breakout tournament for Hashmatullah Shahidi’s nomadic side

The Guardian - UK

South Africa vs Afghanistan live stream — how to watch Cricket World Cup game online

The South Africa vs Afghanistan live stream from the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 will likely see the end of the involvement of surprise package Afghanistan

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Uzbekistan hosts summit of regional economic alliance

An economic grouping that includes several ex-Soviet nations along with Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan and Turkey has held a summit in Uzbekistan, and leaders of member countries have vowed to further expand trade and economic ties

The Independent UK

Analysts warn that Pakistan’s anti-migrant crackdown risks radicalizing deported Afghans

Analysts say that Pakistan’s crackdown on undocumented migrants risks radicalizing Afghans who have been forced out of the country

The Independent UK

World Cup 2023 | Maxwell’s Miracle in Mumbai — the greatest ODI innings ever?

What the Australian did at the Wankhede on Tuesday night defied belief; it still does, a day later. It will, years later. It was one of the greatest solo acts in cricket ever and was made possible by his captain Pat Cummins, who is turning into the best non-striker in…

The Hindu

From Tunbridge Wells to the Wankhede: the relationship between superstitions and cricket

It was Kapil Dev back then and it was Glenn Maxwell now. It was 17 for 5 against an unheralded Zimbabwe team full of professionals playing league cricket in England back then and on Tuesday night, it was 91 for 7 against an Afghanistan attack full of T20 league freelancers…

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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 Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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 Guardian - UK

‘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.

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Al Jazeera

ISIL claims Kabul bus attack targeting Shia Muslims

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

Dynamite News

"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

The Hindu

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 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

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.

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 Guardian - AU

Maxwell’s sequence of impossibility beggars belief to rescue Australia

Afghanistan were cruising to victory until Glenn Maxwell’s astonishing double hundred sparked a remarkable run chase for Australia

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