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.
Rugby World Cup: South Africa 'scramble' to thrilling quarter-final win over France
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi praised his team for never giving up after the reigning champions came from behind to defeat hosts France on Sunday and book their place in the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-finals.
Cricket World Cup 2023: No More Under Radar, South Africa Look Too Strong For Netherlands
South Africa are making quite a statement at the Cricket World Cup, playing entertaining cricket and plundering tons of runs as they steamroll rival teams. As the Proteas take on the Netherlands in this hilly paradise on Tuesday, the perennial under-performers and 'chokers' have shown in the last two games their determination to go the distance in the tournament. Their 102-run win against Sri Lanka in the opener in New Delhi after putting a record 428/5 on the board, followed by 134-run victory against five-time champions Australia in Lucknow, have made South Africa the team to beat in the competition.
Peter O'Mahony to consider his future after Ireland's World Cup exit
Peter O'Mahony admits he will be considering retirement in the wake of Ireland's Rugby World Cup elimination.