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'Many congratulations for beating 3 former world champions': Wishes pour in after Afghanistan stun Sri Lanka in ODI World Cup

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan continued their remarkable campaign at the 50-overs World Cup by securing a significant victory over the 1996 champions, Sri Lanka, winning by seven wickets in a thrilling encounter in Pune on Monday.

The Times of India

World Cup, AFG vs SL: Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka to keep semifinal hopes alive

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan continued their remarkable journey in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 by pulling off an impressive victory over the 1996 champions Sri Lanka by seven wickets.

The Times of India

Which teams can qualify for the ICC Cricket World Cup semifinals?

India and South Africa are likely to qualify for the semifinals but at least five other teams are also in with a chance.

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AFG vs SL | Farooqi on fire as Afghanistan keeps itself in the hunt for semifinal berth

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka in Pune on October 30, 2023

The Hindu

Early exit puts Champions Trophy at risk – England’s dismal World Cup defence

England are on course for one of the worst ever records for an established cricketing nation after their defeat to India.

The Independent UK

World Cup: Ratan Tata denies claims about announcing reward for Afghanistan cricketers

NEW DELHI: Industrialist Ratan Tata has categorically refuted any involvement in cricket-related announcements, rewards, or advice in a decisive move to address ongoing speculations. Speaking out against the false claims that had been circulating on social media, Tata made it clear that he has had no engagement with the International…

The Times of India

ICC World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan head-to-head record in ODIs

The 1996 champions Sri Lanka and giant-slayers Afghanistan will face off in a mid-table battle at the Maharashtra Cricket Asociation Stadium in Pune on Monday to keep their hopes of qualifying for the semifinals of the ICC World Cup 2023 alive.

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AFG vs SL, ODI World Cup: When and where to watch, date, time, live telecast, live streaming, predicted playing XIs, venue

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka are set to take on a spirited Afghanistan in a high-stakes battle for survival in the World Cup, and while the island nation has been emboldened by back-to-back wins, they face a daunting challenge with the absence of their lead pacer, Lahiru Kumara. Kumara was ruled…

The Times of India

ICC World Cup: Hashmatullah's Afghanistan start favourites against Sri Lanka

PUNE: Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi doesn’t believe in celebrating too early. Not that he lacks confidence. He just doesn’t want to lose the focus that his team has developed in their quest of making it to the top-four.

The Times of India

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

Cricket World Cup 2023 AFG vs SL | Afghanistan, with the talent they have, can win the World Cup: Muttiah Muralitharan

Muralitharan: Smaller nations have proven their worth at WC; Netherlands, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka have surprised; Afghan bowling attack, batting line-up impressive; 1996 WC win due to attacking style. #WC2019 #Afghanistan #Netherlands #SriLanka #MuttiahMuralitharan

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup 2023 AFG vs SL | Afghanistan holds edge over Sri Lanka

Afg. vs SL: Atalan Army to complete unfinished business. Despite break, Afg. on high after win vs. Pak. SL to prove win vs. Eng. not aberration. Duel between Kusals & spinners may decide No. 5 in points table.

The Hindu

'The team is doing good and we are all happy': Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the World Cup match against Sri Lanka at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, Afghanistan's captain Hashmatullah Shahidi expressed confidence in his team's performance. Shahidi mentioned during the pre-match press conference that the team is in good spirits and feeling content with their current form.

The Times of India

Afghans who fled Taliban to UK ‘set to be made homeless at Christmas’

Home Office has imposed a 15 December deadline to eject people who worked for UK in Afghanistan from hotels, say councils

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World Cup: Lahiru Kumara blow for Sri Lanka ahead of must-win clash against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: Pacer Lahiru Kumara was on Sunday ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup with a left thigh muscle injury dealing a big blow to Sri Lanka ahead of their must-win match against Afghanistan in Pune on Monday.

The Independent UK

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Cricket score and updates from ODI World Cup

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The Independent UK

Sharp increase in Afghans leaving Pakistan due to illegal migrant crackdown, say UN agencies

U.N. agencies say there has been a sharp increase in Afghans returning home since Pakistan launched a crackdown on migrants who are in the country illegally

The Independent UK

Islamic State group claims responsibility for an explosion in Afghanistan, killing 4

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an explosion in a Shiite Muslim neighborhood in Afghanistan’s capital that killed at least four people

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A blast kills at least 4 people and injures others in a Shiite neighborhood of the Afghan capital

A police spokesperson in Afghanistan's capital says the death toll from an explosion at a boxing club has increased to four, with another seven people critically injured

The Conversation

Taliban: why China wants them as a friend and not as a foe

The Taliban’s presence at the massive October jamboree in Beijiing to celebrate the 10th year of China’s ambitious trade plan, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is part of Beijing’s regional strategy.

The Times of India

ICC World Cup 2023: Who stands where in the race to semifinals

As the ICC World Cup 2023 hits the halfway mark, the four teams likely to finish in the top four for a place in the semifinals have started separating themselves from the rest of the pack, but major upsets can still cause a few jitters and change in positions.

The Independent UK

AP Week in Pictures: Global | Oct. 20 - 26, 2023

Shepherds defending ancient grazing and migration rights guide sheep through a city square during the annual parade in Spain. Palestinians inspect the rubble of destroyed buildings following Israeli airstrikes in southern Gaza Strip. Chinese astronauts attend a send-off ceremony for their manned space mission in northwestern China. And in sports,…

Al Jazeera

Afghanistan girls education activist Matiullah Wesa released by Taliban

Wesa, who travelled the country campaigning for girls to have access to education, freed after seven months in prison.

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Afghan girls' education advocate is freed from Taliban prison

Matiullah Wesa was arrested and spent 215 days in prison. He has been outspoken in his demands for girls to have the right to go to school. The Taliban bar girls from school beyond the sixth grade.

The Independent UK

Taliban free Afghan activist arrested 7 months ago after campaigning for girls’ education

A nonprofit organization in Afghanistan says the Taliban have freed an activist who campaigned for the education of girls

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