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Watch: Rashid Khan's Inspiring Speech That Propelled Afghanistan To Victory Over Sri Lanka

Prior to Afghanistan's memorable seven-wicket win against Sri Lanka in the 30th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Monday, star Afghani cricketer Rashid Khan gave an inspiring speech to his team-mates pushing them to fight for every run. In a video shared by ICC on their social media handle, Rashid Khan is seen inspiring his team and telling them that their only focus should be to fight it out with the other team.

Afghanistan Coach Sets New Target For Team After Cricket World Cup 2023 Win Over Sri Lanka

The calm and collective batting effort of the Afghanistan team has found its own set of admirers in the ongoing World Cup and head coach Jonathan Trott has set the next target for his players -- someone needs to bat deep and score a hundred in remaining three games. Enjoying their best ever performance, Afghanistan have been on a giant killing run in the ongoing 50-over showpiece with comprehensive wins over defending champions England, rivals Pakistan and 1996 winners Sri Lanka, proving that they can no longer be termed as minnows.

Pakistan Players Skip Dinner At Hotel, Order This From Food Delivery App

Ahead of Pakistan's ODI World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens Stadium on Tuesday, Babar Azam's side indulged their taste buds and ordered biryani, kebabs, and Chap from Kolkata's famous Zam Zam Restaurant. The 'Men in Green' chose to skip dinner at the team hotel, and instead chose to try Kolkata's famous biryani. Pakistan cricket team ordered the food on Sunday through an online food delivery platform.

World Cup Semis Scenario: How Pakistan Can Still Finish In Top 4 Spots

Pakistan find themselves in a spot of bother at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 as the tournament heads into the second half. The 1992 champions have struggled for consistency despite getting a good start and as it stands, their future in the tournament remains uncertain. Pakistan won their opening match against the Netherlands in Hyderabad, before completing a World Cup-record run chase against Sri Lanka at the same venue. However, the tables started turning once they headed to Ahmedabad to face hosts India.

Cricket World Cup 2023: How Did Pakistan Stars React To "No Pay For 5 Months" Claim? Coach Replies

Pakistan coach Grant Bradburn on Monday shrugged off claims his players haven't been paid for five months, insisting the squad was determined to rescue their faltering Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign. Pakistan are on the verge of a group stage exit at the tournament and need to defeat Bangladesh on Tuesday to preserve any slim hopes of making the semi-finals. As well as four defeats in six games so far, Pakistan's campaign has been plagued by reports of no pay as well as delays in agreements over central contracts. "In terms of the noise around the team, look, playing for Pakistan and working within this team is a huge privilege," said Bradburn on Monday.

Cricket World Cup - "Temba Bavuma Must Step Up...": Graeme Smith's Advice For South Africa Captain

South Africa owes its success to one of its "most destructive" middle-order, said former skipper Graeme Smith, who wants captain Temba Bavuma to step up to guide the team to a first-ever World Cup title. Smith admits he did not expect this South African side to be so ruthless but said their consistent and dominant performances have established them as one of the favourites to lift the title. "Like everybody else, my expectations were lower going into the tournament. I knew that if the team was going to do well, there were certain players who had to have a good tournament — and that has happened," Smith told PTI.

Chase Against Pakistan Gave Us Belief: Afghanistan Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi

After scaling down a middling target against Sri Lanka with ease in a World Cup game on Monday, Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi attributed his team's confidence to its triumphant run chase against Pakistan. Afghanistan hunted down 242 against Lanka in 45.2 overs losing just three wickets to score their first World Cup win over the Islanders. The match Shahidi was referring to was Afghanistan's eight-wicket win over Babar Azam's side in Chennai on October 23, when they chased 282 losing just two wickets. “Pakistan chase gave us a lot of confidence and belief that we can chase any kind of target. We started really well in bowling (against SL) and the chase was very professional and I am very happy about it,” said Shahidi in the post-match presentation.

Afghanistan outplay Sri Lanka and seal another commanding World Cup win

Afghanistan batsmen again showed incredible composure while chasing as they defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in their World Cup match on Monday.

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Watch: Rashid Khan's Inspiring Speech That Propelled Afghanistan To Victory Over Sri Lanka

Afghanistan Coach Sets New Target For Team After Cricket World Cup 2023 Win Over Sri Lanka

Pakistan Players Skip Dinner At Hotel, Order This From Food Delivery App

World Cup Semis Scenario: How Pakistan Can Still Finish In Top 4 Spots

Cricket World Cup 2023: How Did Pakistan Stars React To "No Pay For 5 Months" Claim? Coach Replies

Cricket World Cup - "Temba Bavuma Must Step Up...": Graeme Smith's Advice For South Africa Captain

Chase Against Pakistan Gave Us Belief: Afghanistan Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi

Afghanistan outplay Sri Lanka and seal another commanding World Cup win