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World Cup ENG vs AFG Preview: England will look to better net run rate

Their campaign back on track after the humiliating loss in the opener, title holders England would look for a dominating all-round effort against a battered Afghanistan in the World Cup here on Sunday, with eyes firmly set on bettering their net run rate. Defending champions England's campaign started on a disappointing note as they lost by nine wickets against New Zealand in the tournament opener in Ahmedabad on October 5. But the Jos Buttler-led side bounced back in style, humbling Bangladesh by 137 runs in Dharamsala on Tuesday. Despite putting up a competitive 282 for nine in the opener at a batting-friendly Narendra Modi Stadium pitch, England bowlers were taken to the cleaners by Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra as New Zealand romped home in 36.2 overs. But England made a superb comeback in their next match with both the batting and bowling departments clicking in unison. It was not the batting unit which was the cause for concern for England against New Zealand, but their .

World Cup 2023, IND vs AFG Highlights: India win big courtesy Rohit magic

India vs Afghanistan Highlights, ICC World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma was all over the Affghans as he smashed the fastest Indian World Cup century, broke Sachin and Gayle's records to take India to win

Cricket World Cup IND vs AFG Playing 11, toss result and streaming details

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, India vs Afghanistan Playing 11: As expected, India have made one change in their Playing 11, bringing in Shardul Thakur in place of R Ashwin.

Orphaned cricket team of Afghanistan aims to regain footing at World Cup

Ever since the Taliban took over Afghanistan two years ago following the chaotic US withdrawal, professional cricket players and administrators fled the country in large numbers

World Cup 2023, IND vs AFG: Not threatened by Indian spinners says, Shahidi

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi said that Indian spinners are no worry for the Afghan batters who play quality spin of Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur-Rahman and Noor Ahmad in the nets

World Cup 2023, IND vs AFG: India still figuring out Delhi pitch conditions

Indian batting coach Vikram Rathore said that they are not sure if the match against Afghanistan will also be on a wicket which will produce 700 runs at the Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi

Cricket World Cup 2023, BAN vs AFG Highlights: Tigers start with big win

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 BAN vs AFG Highlights: Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by six wickets with 92 balls to spare as they start their campaign in a big way. Miraz was the star for Tigers

Asian Games October 7 schedule: Cricket- IND vs AFG; Kabaddi team finals

Check the India Asian Games 2023 schedule on Day 14 (October 7), which includes India vs Afghanistan cricket final & India vs Iran Kabaddi final among other medal events

Asian Games 2023, men's cricket: India full schedule, match timings, squad

India will begin their campaign in the Asian Games on the October 3 in the quarterfinals given they have higher seeding.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Team-wise schedule, 10 teams squad, match timings

Check the squads of all 10 teams participating in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India and their match timetable here

Cricket World Cup 2023 warm-up games full schedule, India matches streaming

Just a week before the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, all 10 teams will be up against each other in the warm-up games, with each team playing two matches. The warm-up matches start on Friday, Sept 29

Asia Cup final 2023: What is prize money for winning and runners-up teams?

The tournament champions got $200,000 as prize money. In Indian rupees, the prize money for Asia Cup 2023 winner is Rs 1.25 crore.

Asia Cup history: From ODIs to T20s, a classic crowd-puller for 39 years

The Asia Cup was started after India's World Cup win and to fulfil the rising aspirations of Asia's cricketing nations

ICC ODI World Cup 2023 format, teams, venues, match rules, winners list

Every team will play against the other nine teams in a round-robin format, which comprises 45 matches in total. The top two teams at the end of the league stage will qualify for the semifinals

Asia Cup: Afghanistan unaware of calculations against Lanka admits Trott

Following his side's two-run loss to Sri Lanka in Asia Cup, Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott said that they were unaware of the calculations that gave them a chance of qualifying for Super Four

Asia Cup 2023: Afghanistan crash out after losing a thriller to Sri Lanka

Afghanistan lost to Sri Lanka by three runs while chasing down 292 to win 37.1 overs. They failed to qualify for the Super Four

Asia Cup: Afghanistan need 292 in 37.1 overs against Lanka to reach Super 4

Sri Lanka made 291 for eight against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup here on Tuesday. Opting to bat, Kusal Mendis hit 92 off 84 balls, while openers Pathum Nissanka (41) and Dimuth Karunaratne (32) gave a good start to Sri Lanka's innings. Charith Asalanka contributed 36. Gulbadin Naib (4/60) was the most successful bowler for Afghanistan. Brief Scores: Sri Lanka: 291 for 8 in 50 overs (Kusal Mendis 92; Gulbadin Naib 4/60).

Asia Cup 2023: Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Playing 11, toss result, streaming

Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka won the toss and decided to bat first at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan. Both the teams went in with an unchanged playing 11 from their previous Asia Cup games

SL vs AFG preview: Afghanistan aim for massive victory over Sri Lanka

Afghanistan will need to up their game with the ball when they face a skillful Sri Lanka in the battle of a Super4 spot in the Asia Cup here on Tuesday. Afghanistan not only find themselves in a must-win situation after the loss to Bangladesh but they also need a victory with a massive margin to finish in the top two of Group B. Their run-rate is in the negative following the defeat here on Sunday night while Sri Lanka, who beat Bangladesh in their opening game, are in the positive with a NRR of 0.951. Having put 300 plus against Afghanistan, Bangladesh have a much superior run rate and are all but through to the next stage. The Sri Lanka-Afghanistan fixture will be the second one at the Gadaffi Stadium and is expected to be a run feast. In the absence of express fast bowlers, Afghanistan rely heavily on the spin duo of Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Zadran. Rashid went wicketless on Sunday and his team would be hoping he that he comes up with a match-winning effort against Sri ...

Asia Cup BAN vs AFG: Mehidy, Taskin and Shanto heroes as Bangladesh win big

Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mehidy Hasan Miraz hit centuries while Taskin Ahmed 4/44 and Shoriful Islam 3/36 helped Bangladesh to a big 89-run victory