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Afghanistan Assured Its Participation In 2025 Champions Trophy: PCB Sources

July 23, 2024 admin

Afghanistan cricket team in action© AFP The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has got a big boost in its bid to successfully host the ICC Champions Trophy early next year after Afghanistan has assured its participation in the tournament. Afghanistan Cricket Board president Mirwais Ashraf and CEO Naseeb Khan, who were in Colombo to…

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Mohammad Nabi Not Thinking About Retirement, Hopes To Play 2026 T20 World Cup

July 12, 2024 admin

Veteran Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi is not thinking about hanging up his international boots soon and hopes to continue playing for the country till the 2026 T20 World Cup, scheduled to be hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka. Nabi, who is leading Dambulla Sixers in the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL), wants…

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“Ever Lifted A Cup?”: Ravi Shastri’s Brutal Reply To Michael Vaughan On T20 World Cup Venue Conspiracy

July 6, 2024 admin

It’s been more than a week since India defeated England in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup in Guyana, avenging their 10-wicket defeat to the same side two years back at the same stage. The Rohit Sharma-led side also defeated South Africa last Saturday to clinch the T20 World Cup title in…

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Taliban Told To “Include Women” In Public Life At Their First UN Meet

July 2, 2024 admin

The head of the Taliban delegation said that diplomats should avoid confrontation and find other ways. Doha, Qatar: Taliban authorities were told women must be included in public life, UN Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo said on Monday as she defended a decision to sideline civil society groups at official talks in Doha. Rights organisations have strongly…

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T20 World Cup Top Moments: USA’s Sparkling Debut, Afghanistan’s Dream Run And India’s Brilliance

June 30, 2024 admin

The curtains on arguably the most exhilarating of all T20 World Cups were drawn with India’s magnificent triumph over South Africa in a pulsating final which aptly summed up the entire tournament that twisted this way and that till the very end. While India strengthened their position as one of the true behemoths…

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Aiden Markram Fuels ‘Pitch Talk’ Amid Afghanistan Coach’s Explosive Press Conference Remarks

June 28, 2024 admin

South African skipper Aiden Markram was certain that he does not want to play another match on the pitch here, but was chuffed to see his side tame a challenging track in the semifinal to enter its maiden T20 World Cup final. The deck at the Brian Lara Academy stadium offered considerable movement…

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Watch: Kagiso Rabada Sends Warning To India, Video Of Wicket Goes Viral Ahead Of T20 World Cup Final

June 28, 2024 admin

South Africa sent a stern warning to their opponents in the 2024 T20 World Cup, as they bowled out Afghanistan for a total of just 56, before chasing it down in under 10 overs. The Proteas reached their first-ever T20 World Cup Final, and will face either India or England on June 29….

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Andy Flower Calls South Africa vs Afghanistan, T20 World Cup Semi-Final Pitch “Dangerous”

June 28, 2024 admin

Former Zimbabwe captain Andy Flower on Thursday labelled the pitch for the T20 World Cup semifinal in Trindidad as ‘dangerous’ after Afghanistan suffered a nine-wicket defeat to South Africa. On a tough pitch with variable bounce and exaggerated seam movement, Afghanistan folded for a mere 56 in 11.5 overs for their lowest T20I…

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Afghanistan Make History For Unwanted Reason, Register Embarrassing Record

June 27, 2024 admin

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan© AFP During the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal clash against South Africa on Thursday, Afghanistan registered the lowest total (56) by any team in the history of the T20 World Cup semi-final so far. South Africa’s all-round performance took them to victory against Afghanistan inside 9 overs and…

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“Not Good Enough”: After Afghanistan Coach, Australia Great Also Criticizes Trinidad’s Pitch

June 27, 2024 admin

Former Australia cricketer Tom Moody gave a huge thumbs-down to the pitch at the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium in Trinidad used for the first semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 between South Africa and Afghanistan, saying the surface was not fit to host any cricket match. The pitch offered huge…

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