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Sport Weekly: Afghanistan light up the Cricket World Cup

Al Jazeera talks to Afghanistan’s captain, coach, and ex bowling coach about an incredible World Cup campaign.

Al Jazeera

SA vs AFG | South Africa scrapes past spirited Afghanistan

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and chose to bat against South Africa in their must-win World Cup match. Proteas brought in Phehlukwayo and Coetzee, while Afghanistan remain unchanged

The Hindu

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

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

AUS vs AFG | Afghanistan win toss, elect to bat against Australia

Match report of the Australia vs Afghanistan ICC World Cup match on November 7, 2023, played in Mumbai

The Hindu

World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan has made the cricket world sit up and take note

Afghanistan's 2023 World Cup journey has been a fairytale. From being an also-ran to punching above its weight, the team has won against three former World Cup champions. With a consistent team selection, quality spin quartet, and top-six batting, Afghanistan has emerged as a threat. Its success is due to…

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Cricket World Cup 2023 AUS vs AFG | Afghan team has a great time with Sachin Tendulkar

Afghan cricketers meet Sachin Tendulkar for pep-talk ahead of World Cup match vs. Australia. Ajay Jadeja facilitated the meeting, giving players chance to pick the brains of the legend. Hashmatullah Shahidi excited to meet Tendulkar, calling him a role model for many players.

The Hindu

Don’t say ‘upset’: Shahidi on Afghanistan’s thrilling Cricket World Cup run

Afghanistan’s captain talks to Al Jazeera about his side’s dramatic campaign, winning mantras and their growing belief.

Al Jazeera

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

Afghan fans in Pune celebrate team's success in ODI World Cup. Mostly students, they dance to Afghani songs, egged on by stadium DJ. Exuberance rubs off on locals, who cheer on Hashmatullah Shahidi's side. Afghans thrilled to see team in flesh & blood, feel more at home in India.

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup 2023 AFG vs SL | Our aim is to go to the next round: Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi

Afghanistan aim to win key match vs Sri Lanka to reach next round; captain Hashmatullah Shahidi says team is focused on match-by-match approach, not thinking too far ahead.

The Hindu

Afghanistan captain on his side’s stunning upset against Pakistan in Cricket World Cup: ‘Tastes sweet’

Afghanistan ends seven-match losing streak against Pakistan in stunning upset that ‘tastes sweet’

The Independent UK

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

New Zealand thrash Afghanistan by 149 runs at Cricket World Cup – as it happened

Tom Latham and Glenn Phillips led an impressive New Zealand recovery from 110 for 4 before their bowlers overwhelmed Afghanistan

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Cricket World Cup 2023 | Back-to-back wickets had put us under pressure in first two games, says Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi

Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afghanistan skipper, acknowledges team's batting issues and vows to improve. Tom Latham, New Zealand captain, backs his side to make it four wins on the trot, wary of Afghan bowling attack. Shahidi feels team has an edge due to familiarity with India conditions.

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 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.

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World Cup 2023: Shubman Gill reaches Ahmedabad ahead of India's clash against Pakistan

Opener Shubman Gill was in Chennai where he was being treated for dengue, and could not take part in India’s first two matches of the tournament against Australia and Afghanistan.

The Independent UK

Rohit Sharma’s individual brilliance shows just how dangerous India can be

India defeated Afghanstan by eight wickets in Delhi to continue winning start at Cricket World Cup

The Guardian - UK

India beat Afghanistan by eight wickets at Cricket World Cup – as it happened

Rohit Sharma hit the fastest World Cup century by an India player – off 63 balls – as the hosts won with 15 overs to spare in Delhi

The Hindu

India vs Afghanistan | Rashid Khan can do anything on his day, says captain Shahidi

Afghan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi stressed all departments must perform to win, backed Rashid Khan to deliver, and said playing against own spinners in training is an advantage. He also toned down chat around tense exchanges between Kohli and Naveen-ul-Haq, saying they have idols like Sachin and Dravid, and mentor Jadeja…

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Cricket World Cup 2023 | Rohit’s Men in Blue primed to have a smooth passage against Afghanistan

India aims to roll smooth at Arun Jaitley Stadium; Afghanistan hopes to offer hope beyond cover-drives and googlies. India starts as favorite, but Afghanistan has a chance to surprise. Umpires, match referee, teams announced. India aims to roll smooth at Arun Jaitley Stadium for World Cup clash vs. Afghanistan. India…

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World Cup: Ind vs Afg | Rohit’s Men in Blue primed to have a smooth passage against Afghanistan

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: India vs Afghanistan in New Delhi on October 11, 2023

The Hindu

Confident Afghanistan meets inconsistent Bangladesh in World Cup

At Dharamshala, the captains of Afghanistan and Bangladesh will kickstart their World Cup campaigns. Afghanistan's batting has improved, with the inclusion of Naveen-ul-Haq to perk up the seam bowling. Bangladesh's build-up has been turbulent, with the omission of Tamim Iqbal a major talking point. Shakib Al Hasan will be key,…

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