Former Kent coach Jonathan Trott is now head coach of Afghanistan – who stun England at the Cricket World Cup in Delhi, India
A former Kent coach helped guide Afghanistan to a major group-stage Cricket World Cup shock win over England on Sunday.
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"Not The Last One...": Afghanistan Captain's World Cup Warning After Win vs England
After Afghanistan's landmark triumph over defending champions England, captain Hashmatullah Shahidi expresses his hunger for more victories in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. It was a historic day for Afghanistan cricket as they defeated one of the tournament favourites England to register only their second win in World Cups. Sparking delirious scenes in the Afghan dugout, the men for the warrior country upset the defending champions by 69 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the national capital on Sunday.
Watch: Virat Kohli Effect? Delhi Crowd Cheers For Naveen-ul-Haq During Cricket World Cup 2023 Game
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.
Buttler calls on England to show resilience after shock World Cup loss to Afghanistan
Jos Buttler has demanded England show "character and resilience" to bounce back after their shock defeat to Afghanistan put their Cricket World Cup title defence in major jeopardy.
World Cup 2023: 'Man Of The Match' Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman Dedicates Afghanistan's Win Over England To...
After orchestrating Afghanistan's historic win over England in the ICC Cricket World Cup on Sunday, leg-spinner Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman dedicated his team's win to the victims of the earthquakes which have rocked his country. Mujeeb was named 'Man of the Match' his three wickets and 28 runs as Afghanistan edged out England by 69 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Afghanistan has been hit with three earthquakes this week, with the tremors claiming more than 1,000 lives.
Cricket World Cup 2023 - "Absolutely Shocking": World Reacts As Afghanistan Stun England For Historic Win
Afghanistan handed a shock 69-run loss to defending champions England at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday. England, who were chasing a target of 285 runs, were bundled out for 215 in 40.3 overs. Rashid Khan Mujeeb Ur Rahman was among the star performers, picking three wickets apiece. While Rashid returned 3 for 37 in 9.3 overs, Mujeeb picked 3 for 51 in 10 overs. The world reacted to Afghanistan's historic victory with varied opinions. While some lashed out at the England cricket team, others praised Afghanistan for their terrific performance.
How India Paved Way For Afghanistan To Produce World Cup's 'Biggest Upset' By Defeating England
Hovering near the upper echelons for some time, battle-hardened Afghanistan finally showed they belong among cricket's elites, having received help from the sport's behemoth, India. Ravaged by years of wars and internal conflicts, the country's cricket team on Sunday caused a huge World Cup upset when they outplayed holders England by 69 runs for only their second World Cup win. Afghanistan cricketers trained a lot in Pakistan in their formative years and some of them even picked up the sport in refugee camps on the other side of the border. The team from the war-ravaged nation even made its T20 and ODI debut against Pakistan.
Afghanistan stun England in biggest upset of Cricket World Cup 2023
Afghanistan pulled off the biggest upset of the 2023 World Cup as they defeated defending champions England in Delhi on Sunday.