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Letters to The Editor — October 25, 2023

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The Hindu

Minnows no more: On World Cup and lower ranked teams

In the cricket World Cup, the wins by Afghanistan and the Netherlands have opened up the points table and small margins will define big shifts in the coming weeks

The Hindu

UK government shame as Afghan refugee faces being sent back to Taliban after admin error

Exclusive: ‘They led him down this road of believing he had a chance and they put him up for months in Islamabad at an eye-watering cost of money. At the end of all this process they’re booting him out’

The Independent UK

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When conflict meets climate change, in Gaza and beyond

People living on the front lines of conflict often find themselves on the front lines of the climate crisis as well. Many of the countries most vulnerable to climate change – including Sudan, Afghanistan and Yemen – are also experiencing instability that leaves them ill-equipped to adapt to its challenges.…

France 24

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

'As a batman he is very good, but as a leader...': Pakistan greats criticise Babar Azam's captaincy

NEW DELHI: The defeat of the Pakistan cricket team against Afghanistan in the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup in India has sparked heavy criticism from former Pakistan cricketers. The loss, which came as a shock to many, has put Pakistan's semi-finals aspirations in jeopardy. Former cricketers have questioned the captaincy…

The Times of India

I will remember this World Cup for the rest of my life, says Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq

While Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq will forever cherish the ongoing ICC World Cup after his team's remarkable achievements, he remains steadfast in his choice to retire from 50-over cricket once the tournament concludes.

The Times of India

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Babar Azam gives reasons for Pakistan’s shocking loss to Afghanistan in Cricket World Cup 2023

While Afghanistan chased their 283-run target without breaking into a sweat, temperatures in Pakistan soared

The Independent UK

Watch: Afghanistan celebrates rare cricket triumph over Pakistan in World Cup

Kabul's skies were illuminated by fireworks and celebratory gunfire as Afghans rejoiced in their remarkable eight-wicket victory over Pakistan in the ICC World Cup, marking a rare moment of public jubilation.

The Times of India

Watch: Afghanistan's historic victory leaves former Pakistan legend Waqar Younis in shock

NEW DELHI: The ICC ODI World Cup witnessed a historic moment as Afghanistan stunned former champions Pakistan with an eight-wicket victory at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday.

The Times of India

ICC World Cup: Sachin Tendulkar, Shoaib Malik hail Ajay Jadeja as the 'great cricketing mind' helping Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: A familiar Indian figure celebrating Afghanistan's famous win over Pakistan in the ICC World Cup on Monday was the former India batsman Ajay Jadeja, who is the Afghan team's mentor.

The Times of India

Afghanistan beat Pakistan by 8 wickets – here are some of greatest upsets in Cricket World Cup history

The Cricket World Cup has witnessed some of the greatest and most astonishing victories in the history of the sport

The Independent UK

World Cup, Afghanistan vs Pakistan: Will be a disservice if we label this an upset, says Jonathan Trott

CHENNAI: The lap of honour at the end of it said it all. The Afghan team wanted to soak every moment of the magnificent triumph that had eluded them for over a decade and the Chennai crowd presented them with a truly special one.

The Times of India

ICC World Cup: Afghanistan have put fear in the minds of other teams, says Misbah-ul-Haq

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan upsetting Pakistan in Chennai on Monday with a commanding victory will send fear in the camps of other teams who are scheduled to face them next in the ongoing ICC World Cup, said former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq.

The Times of India

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The Times of India

World Cup, Afghanistan vs Pakistan: Afghanistan chase down 283 as Pakistan lose three matches in a row

CHENNAI: It doesn't matter if they don't make the semifinals - the 2023 World Cup will always be remembered for the beautiful dream that the warriors of a bruised and battered nation lived. From Ball 1 to the 49th over of their innings, when they notched up the eight-wicket win,…

The Times of India

ODI World Cup: I don't see any attitude from team while fielding, says Pakistan captain Babar Azam

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's captain, Babar Azam, confronted his team's fielding shortcomings and the need for a fresh approach after their unexpected loss to Afghanistan, a defeat that has placed them on the brink of elimination from the World Cup.

The Times of India

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.

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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.

The Times of India

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.

The Hindu

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 Independent UK

Afghanistan stun Pakistan to claim latest Cricket World Cup shock

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

The Times of India

'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.

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