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Australia Star Usman Khawaja Hails “Inspirational” Afghanistan Amid ‘Human Rights’ Controversy

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Australia Test stalwart Usman Khawaja expressed his sadness at Afghanistan not being able to play in Australia, as he congratulated Afghanistan’s historic 2024 T20 World Cup win over his own country. Earlier in the year, Cricket Australia had cancelled a bilateral series against Afghanistan over the country’s “marked deterioration” in the treatment of women and children, following the rise of the Taliban regime. While the Afghanistan cricketers remain puzzled over the decision, Khawaja stated that the Afghanistan side was an inspiration.

Replying to a tweet by Rashid Khan celebrating Afghanistan’s 21-run win over Australia, Khawaja said:

“Well done Brother. Better team on the day. You boys are an inspiration for so many back home and abroad. So sad we can’t see you all play in Australia.”

In 2023 and 2024, Cricket Australia had cancelled a planned bilateral series against Afghanistan. The decisions came following restrictions imposed by the ruling Taliban, which did not allow women and girls to access higher education and public property like parks and gyms.

Needing a win to stay alive in the 2024 T20 World Cup, Afghanistan posted a total of 148 in 20 overs. However, the Aussie opening pair of Travis Head and David Warner failed to fire.

It looked that much like the 2023 World Cup clash between the two nations, Glenn Maxwell would take the game away from Afghanistan. However, he was dismissed in the 15th over, with Australia lying at 106-6.

Gulbadin Naib was the unlikely hero with the ball, picking up four wickets: Maxwell, the in-form Marcus Stoinis, Tim David and Pat Cummins.

Afghanistan bundled out Australia for 127, registering their first win over the Aussies in T20 World Cup history.

If Afghanistan beat Bangladesh in their final Super 8 clash, and Australia lose to India, then Afghanistan will take a spot in the 2024 T20 World Cup semis.

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Fireworks In Afghanistan As Nation Celebrates Historic Win Over Australia In T20 World Cup. Watch

admin — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 10:15:48 +0000

Packed streets of Afghanistan after T20 World Cup Super 8 win vs Australia.© X (Twitter)

For a nation facing many problems, cricket has often been a uniting factor for people in Afghanistan. And the nation’s historic victory over Australia in the Super 8 stage of 2024 T20 World Cup has created a fanatic frenzy back home. The win – which avenges the defeat from the 2023 ODI World Cup – has put Afghanistan in a great position to qualify for the semi-finals. And the joy among the players was multiplied back home, as several videos went viral, showing streets in Afghanistan packed with thousands of people celebrating the historic win.

Multiple videos showed that transport had come to a standstill. For as far as the eye went, people were on the streets. Loud fireworks went off into the sky almost every second, as people celebrated Afghanistan’s first-ever win over Australia in T20 World Cups.

Celebrations in Afghanistan.

– A historic victory! pic.twitter.com/wHA1Xl9CgL

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 23, 2024

In another video that was by from Khost province of Afghanistan, people were celebrating the win over Australia with great enthusiasm.

The game has put Afghanistan right in the mix to qualify for their first-ever T20 World Cup semis. With Australia facing an in-form India and Afghanistan facing a downbeat Bangladesh, the race to the semis is now wide open.

The game was also sweet revenge for Afghanistan. Back in the 2023 ODI World Cup, Afghanistan had lost from a winning position. In that game, Australia won after being 90-7, as Glenn Maxwell scored a double century in one of the greatest ODI knocks of all time.

This time around, Maxwell made another half-century [59 (41)], but Afghanistan held on. Gulbadin Naib was the unlikely star with the ball, running through the Australia middle order. Outspoken pacer Naveen-ul-Haq also got three wickets.

As the Afghanistan team bus jammed to bowling coach Dwayne Bravo‘s song “Champion” after the win, the streets of Afghanistan went berserk in elation. A cricket fairytale is being written in the West Indies.

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T20 World Cup 2024, India vs Afghanistan LIVE Updates: Unbeaten India Take On Dark Horses Afghanistan

admin — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:58:42 +0000

IND vs AFG, T20 World Cup 2024, LIVE Scorecard© AFP

Afghanistan vs India Live Updates, T20 World Cup 2024: India take on Afghanistan in their opening match of the Super Eight stage. The contest will take place at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados on Friday. While the Rohit Sharma-led side stayed unbeaten in the first round by winning three consecutive matches before rain washed out one game, Afghanistan registered three wins on the trot before suffering a defeat at the hands of West Indies. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)

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IND vs AFG Live: Either of Kuldeep or Chahal to get a chance

India head coach Rahul Dravid on Wednesday indicated that one among wrist spinners Kuldeep Yadav or Yuzvendra Chahal could be included in the playing XI in their T20 World Cup Super Eight match against Afghanistan on Thursday, looking at the conditions, which seem conducive for slow bowlers.
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Unbeaten India take on dark horses Afghanistan in their opening game of the Super Eight round at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados. With only 8 teams remaining out of the 20 in the tournament, no match or opponent could be taken lightly. India have been put with Australia, Bangladesh and Afghanistan in Group 1 of the Super 8 stage.

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Cricket World Cup 2023: First Time In 48 Years! England Achieve Dubious Record With Afghanistan Loss

admin — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:50:01 +0000

England achieved the unwanted record of losing to all 11 Test-playing nations at the Cricket World Cup after they were stunned by Afghanistan on Sunday. England are the first team ever to achieve this feat as they were completely outplayed by Afghanistan in the Cricket World Cup 2023 encounter in New Delhi. In the first two editions of the tournament, England lost to Australia in 1975 and then to West Indies in the 1979 final. In 1983 and 1987, they suffered losses at the hands of India and Pakistan respectively. In 1983, they were also defeated by New Zealand in a shock result.

In 1992, they faced their first loss against Zimbabwe and in 1996, they were defeated by eventual champions Si Lanka as well as South Africa. Bangladesh defeated England in a much upset in 2011 and in the same tournament, Ireland pulled off one of the best chases in World Cup history.

With the Afghanistan loss, the defending champions have now lost against all Test-playing nations.

Afghanistan caused one of the biggest upsets in the history of Cricket World Cup as they outclassed defending champions England by 69 runs in New Delhi on Sunday.

The Afghans’ epic triumph against the overwhelming favourites, one of the game’s traditional heavyweights, was a reflection of the spirit and courage of the battle-hardened tribe from the country ravaged by years of war and internal conflicts.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz gave early impetus while Ikram Alikhil provided the final flourish to guide Afghanistan to a competitive 284 all out after being put into bat.

The Afghan bowlers then thrived under lights, dishing out a collective effort to bundle out England for 215 runs in 40.3 overs and register just their second World Cup win, eight years since their last against Scotland in Australia.

While this was Afghanistan’s first win in the ongoing tournament after two losses, England slumped to their second defeat from three games.

Rashid Khan (3/37) and Mujeeb Ur Rahman (3/51) were the pick of the Afghan bowlers.

Harry Brook (66 off 61) was the only shining light in what was a dismal batting display from England.

(With PTI inputs)

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Watch: Virat Kohli Effect? Delhi Crowd Cheers For Naveen-ul-Haq During Cricket World Cup 2023 Game

admin — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:25:48 +0000

Naveen-ul-Haq (L) celebrates during Cricket World Cup 2023© AFP

It has been an interesting journey for Afghanistan fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq when it comes to fan support in India during the Cricket World Cup 2023. The pacer was taunted constantly during the initial games of the competition as a result of the on-field spat he had with Virat Kohli during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. Chants of “Kohli Kohli” filled the stadium every time he came to bowl and even on social media, his every move was scrutinised. However, the two cricketers put an end to their spat as they hugged each other during the India vs Afghanistan game and the mood among the Indian cricket team fans has made a complete U-turn. During the match against England in New Delhi on Sunday, the crowd was firmly behind Afghanistan and Naveen received loud cheers from them throughout the game.

In a video that has gone viral on social media, the crowd can be seen cheering massively as Naveen dismissed England’s Jos Buttler en route to a famous victory against the defending champions.

Afghanistan pulled off one of the greatest Cricket World Cup shocks on Sunday when they defeated defending champions England by 69 runs in New Delhi.

Delhi is cheering for Naveen. Yes, read that again! pic.twitter.com/e8wyN4zxz7

— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) October 15, 2023

Chasing 285 to win, after opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz had hit a blistering 80, England were bowled out for 215 despite Harry Brook‘s 66 with spinners Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan claiming three wickets each.

“It’s a very proud moment to be here in the World Cup beating the last champions, it is a good moment for the whole nation and the team. A wonderful performance for the bowlers and the batters,” said Mujeeb.

The stunning upset gave Afghanistan just their second World Cup win to add to a lone victory over Scotland at the 2015 tournament.

They came into Sunday’s clash having lost their opening two games in India and on a 14-match losing World Cup streak.

(With AFP inputs)

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First Steve Smith, Now Naveen-ul-Haq: Virat Kohli Asking Fans To Stop Mocking Shows Magnanimity

admin — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:40:13 +0000

In 2019, Virat Kohli had also defended Steve Smith after fans were mocking him.© X (Twitter)

Star India pacer Virat Kohli and Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq put their recent differences behind them with a warm embrace during their World Cup 2023 match in Delhi on Wednesday. Earlier this year, Kohli and Naveen were involved in a war of words during an IPL 2023 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants. Following the aftermath of that incident, Naveen was often targetted by fans with pro-Kohli chants wherever he has played in India.

While many had expected another face-off between the two players, Kohli and Naveen made sure that there were no more controversy for the viewers.

Naveen ran up to Kohli for a hand shake in the middle of India’s successful chase at New Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, before the two shared a hug and smile.

Notably, this came after Kohli urged the crowd not to target Naveen by chanting his name. Naveen acknowledged the same and went on to shake hands with him.

After the match, Kohli and Naveen were seen having a chat.

For the record, this isn’t the first time that Kohli has asked the crowd not to target a player.

During the 2019 World Cup in England, Kohli’s sportsmanship was also on display after he asked the fans not to mock Australia star Steve Smith.

For instance, Smith was banned from cricket for a year over his involvement in a ball tampering scandal.

Smith was playing his first tournament since the incident, and was greeted by the fans with loud jeers and boos.

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Cricket World Cup – “Naveen Ul Haq Has To Go Back To Virat Kohli Pavilion”: Ravi Shastri At His Witty Best After Truce. Watch

admin — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 09:39:36 +0000

The India vs Afghanistan match was perfect for the Rohit Sharma-led team in many sense. The India skipper scored his seventh World Cup ton while Jasprit Bumrah took four wickets. It has set the Indian cricket team nicely for the mega clash against Pakistan on Saturday in Ahmedabad. However, one incident stood out during the course of the match, the image of which has gone viral on social media. Virat Kohli and Naveen ul Haq hugged out each other in a clear signal that all is well between them.

In the IPL 2023, during a match between Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore and Naveen Ul Haq’s Lucknow Super Giants, the two players were involved in an ugly spat. But now things are normal. Th two again came face to face at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, where there is a stand named after Virat Kohli.

“An interesting development took place when Rohit Sharma was dismissed and Shreyas Iyer was coming out. This is what happened. Naveen-ul-Haq, and Virat Kohli shaking hands with each other. And this is good. The crowd loved it. You might have your things to say in the heat of the moment, but this is absolutely great to see,” Ravi Shastri, who was commentating during the match, said on Star Sports.

He followed that up with a witty remark. “Whatever happens, Naveen has to go back to the Virat Kohli pavilion,” he said.

On Wednesday, chants of ‘Kohli Kohli’ welcomed Naveen when he came into the bowl. During India’s chase of 273, the two players were seen enjoying a lighter movement. For Naveen, the matter never went beyond the boundary ropes.

“Crowd will chant for their home cricketers and that is what they did. It is his (Kohli’s) home ground. He is a nice guy, a good player and we shook hands.

“It (what happened) was always in the ground, it was nothing outside the ground. People make it big. They need that stuff for their followers. He said (today) ‘we are done with that and I said yes we are done with that. We shook hands and hugged,” Naveen said.

The 24-year-old has only played nine ODIs and he plans to retire from the format following the World Cup.

Talking about his retirement plans, Naveen said: “To be honest more international bowlers will opt out of ODI cricket because there is not much balance between bat and ball. I wish I would have played more ODI cricket but it is what it is.”

With PTI inputs

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World Cup 2023: Harbhajan Singh Schools England Great Over “Empty Seats In Delhi” Remark

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Former England Michael Vaughan pointed out the empty seats in the World Cup 2023.© YouTube

Former England Michael Vaughan pointed out the empty seats in the World Cup 2023 match between India and Afghanistan in Delhi on Wednesday. However, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh shut Vaughan on social media with a savage one-line remark. In the ongoing World Cup, the stadiums have been empty during the first innings of the matches. However, fans have turned up in huge numbers in the evening to make up for it. The trend has been mainly due to to heat and workday.

Harbhajan schooled Vaughan on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), asking him whether he watching the match or the empty seats.

“Why so many empty seats in #Delhi for the India Game,” Vaughan posted.

“Are u watching the game or empty seats ??” Harbhajan replied.

Are u watching the game or empty seats ?? https://t.co/4e1wgfAckn

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 11, 2023

Speaking of the match, India captain Rohit Sharma led his to a crushing eight-wicket win over Afghanistan.

Chasing 273 for victory in New Delhi, the hosts rode on Rohit’s 131 to achieve their target in 35 overs for a second straight win in the 50-over showpiece event.

He brought the nearly packed house to its feet with his century off 63 balls to go past Sachin Tendulkar‘s record of six tons in World Cups.

Rohit’s opening partnership of 156 with the left-handed Ishan Kishan, who made 47, extended the team’s dominance after a good bowling show on a batting-friendly pitch.

Former captain and Delhi-born Virat Kohli soon took over to hit an unbeaten 55 and finished the match with a boundary.

Afghanistan posted 272-8 after electing to bat at the ground which witnessed a World Cup record 754 runs scored in the previous match when South Africa posted 428 and defeated Sri Lanka.

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Virat Kohli Buries The Hatchet With Naveen Ul Haq During Cricket World Cup Match, And Says…

admin — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 03:44:31 +0000

Cricket World Cup: Virat Kohli and Naveen Ul Haq© Twitter

Indian superstar Virat Kohli and Afghanistan pacer Naveen Ul Haq, who were involved in an ugly spat in the IPL earlier this year, let bygones be bygones with a shakehand and a hug during their World Cup game in Delhi on Wednesday. Naveen and Kohli were engaged in a heated exchange during the IPL when the former came to bat for the home team Lucknow Super Giants’ tense chase against Royal Challengers Bangalore. The incident snowballed into a massive controversy as both cricketers took their altercation to the next level in the customary post match handshake. K L Rahul had to intervene and later LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir was too seen fuming on the field.

On Wednesday, chants of ‘Kohli Kohli’ welcomed Naveen when he came into the bowl. During India’s chase of 273, the two players were seen enjoying a lighter movement. For Naveen, the matter never went beyond the boundary ropes.

“Crowd will chant for their home cricketers and that is what they did. It is his (Kohli’s) home ground. He is a nice guy, a good player and we shook hands.

“It (what happened) was always in the ground, it was nothing outside the ground. People make it big. They need that stuff for their followers. He said (today) ‘we are done with that and I said yes we are done with that. We shook hands and hugged,” Naveen told PTI.

The 24-year-old has only played nine ODIs and he plans to retire from the format following the World Cup.

Talking about his retirement plans, Naveen said: “To be honest more international bowlers will opt out of ODI cricket because there is not much balance between bat and ball. I wish I would have played more ODI cricket but it is what it is.”

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Ugly Spat A Thing Of Past! Virat Kohli, Naveen Ul Haq Hug It Out In World Cup Clash. Watch

admin — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:11:57 +0000

The India vs Afghanistan World Cup 2023 clash had an important sub-plot going on in the build-up of the game. It was Virat Kohli vs Naveen Ul Haq. The two has a sort of history. In an IPL 2023 match, Virat Kohli, playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Naveen-ul-Haq, playing for Lucknow Super Giants, had a heated argument in Lucknow. The spat was one of the most talked about incidents at the IPL 2023.

Wednesday’s match was the first time that the two came face to face again on a cricket field. Naveen was jeered by the crowd with ‘Kohli Kohli’ chants and a contest between the two was expected. Naveen Ul Haq bowled brilliantly to Kohli. But as far as any ugly spat is concerned, it was no where to be seen. In fact, the lasting image of the match would be when Virat Kohli and Naveen Ul Haq hugged each other. The images of the incident went viral immediately.

Virat Kohli Naveen Ul Haq.

This is why cricket is more than a game. pic.twitter.com/5n3QQevYXy

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 11, 2023

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So it’s finally over naveen vs kohli pic.twitter.com/EUC96FjWbk

— movie enthusiast (@OKAYCHILL07) October 11, 2023

Meanwhile, captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday became the first Indian to score seven world cup hundreds, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar during their clash against Afghanistan here.
While Tendulkar recorded six centuries in as many editions of World Cups that he played — 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2011, Rohit achieved the feat in only three: 2015, 2019 and 2023.

Rohit also holds the record of scoring most centuries (five) by any batter in a World Cup edition — a feat that he achieved in 2019 in England.

Rohit’s ton against Afghanistan was his 31st overall, taking him past Australian legend Ricky Ponting. He is now behind India’s Virat Kohli (47) and Tendulkar (49) in the history of ODI cricket.

Rohit also broke Kapil Dev‘s (72) record of fastest ODI century for India in World Cup history, moving into triple figures off just 63 balls (12x4s, 4x6s).

In imperious form during India’s chase of 273 against Afghanistan, Rohit also went past West Indies’ Chris Gayle (553 sixes across formats) to record most sixes hit in international cricket across formats.

Rohit completed his half-century off just 30 balls — second fastest in the edition so far — while hitting three sixes and seven fours to make 60 unbeaten off 32 balls at the end of the eighth over.

Rohit unleashed his signature pull shot to hit Afghanistan bowler Naveen-Ul-Haq on the penultimate ball of the eighth over to overtake Gayle. Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi is third in the list with overall 476 sixes.

In the process, the Indian skipper also joined Australia’s David Warner in taking least number of innings (19) to complete 1,000 runs in World Cup history.

Among other Indians, Tendulkar (20) and Sourav Ganguly (21) feature among those with quickest to 1,000 runs in World Cups.

With PTI inputs

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