Ben Stokes gives England World Cup boost by declaring himself fit for South Africa clash
Ben Stokes has given England a boost ahead of their World Cup clash against South Africa by declaring himself fit for the crucial match in Mumbai on Saturday.
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Cricket World Cup 2023: New Zealand Face England-Beaters Afghanistan, Aim To Keep Their Unbeaten Run Intact
Afghanistan's upset win over defending champions England has given the side a new stature and New Zealand would underestimate Hashmatullah Shahidi's side at their own peril when the two sides clash in their World Cup match on Wednesday. While the Kiwis would look to keep their unbeaten run going in the tournament, Afghanistan, who shocked England by 69 runs, would be keen to create another big upset and put their campaign firmly on track in the showpiece event. New Zealand are going great guns in the tournament, having won all three matches so far and are currently placed second on the points table, trailing India on net run rate.
Cricket World Cup 2023: First Time In 48 Years! England Achieve Dubious Record With Afghanistan Loss
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.
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.
Post Afghanistan Defeat, England Captain Jos Buttler's Honest Confession
England captain Jos Buttler admitted his side was "outplayed" by Afghanistan in their ICC World Cup 2023 clash in Delhi. Afghanistan skittled out England for 215 to claim their second Cricket World Cup victory, eight years after defeating Scotland in Australia. This time, the defending champions were on the receiving end. Buttler said his side failed to execute well with both bat and ball as Afghanistan were on top of its game.
Buttler demands England show character after huge Afghanistan setback
NEW DELHI : England captain Jos Buttler has called on his players to show resilience and character in the wake of a stunning loss to Afghanistan that has put their World Cup title defence on shaky ground.