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The absence of Hasaranga amplifies challenges for Theekshana in Sri Lanka's World Cup 2023, demanding strategic adaptations and improved batting performance.&nbsp;

Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana during World Cup 2023 (Getty Images)

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Rashid Khan's motivational speech before Afghanistan's triumphant ODI World Cup match against Sri Lanka highlights the team's fighting spirit and determination.

Rashid Khan of Afghanistan celebrates his 100th ODI appearc

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Watch: Rashid Khan's rousing speech before 100th ODI appearance and win over Sri Lanka wins hearts on social media

Jonathan Trott emphasizes the need for Afghanistan's batters to strive for centuries following their impressive victory in World Cup 2023, as the team gears up to face the Netherlands.

Afghanistan's Rashid Khan presented with a memento by head coach Jonathan Trott.

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'Nobody's got 100 yet, so...': Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott plays down batting unit's performance despite another win

Former Indian cricketers Irfan Pathan and Harbhajan Singh celebrate Afghanistan's victory in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, signaling a remarkable win for the Afghan team.

Indian legends Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan celebrate Afghanistan's World Cup win over Sri Lanka.  

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Watch: Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan dedicate special dance to Afghanistan after victory over Sri Lanka; video goes viral

Hashmatullah Shahidi played the perfect captain's knock as he remained unbeaten for 58 off 74 deliveries in the run chase of 242 against Sri Lanka.

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott (left) and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi (right) (Getty Images)

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Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi reveals head coach Jonathan Trott told him one word that changed his mindset

World Cup 2023: Afghanistan climbed to the fifth spot on the points table with a seven-wicket win over World Champions of 1996, Sri Lanka in Pune.

Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi hugs his teammate Azmatullah Omarzai

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Afghanistan's complete performance almost knocks out 1996 World Champions Sri Lanka with dominant 7-wicket win

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and chose to bowl first. Noor Ahmad made way for Fazalhaq Farooqi, while Sri Lanka brought in Dimuth Karunaratne for Kusal Perera,

Sri Lanka skipper Kusal Mendis and a member of the Afghanistan support staff help a young mascot.

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Watch: Kusal Mendis, Afghanistan staff win hearts after video of fainting mascot during national anthems breaks the internet

Lyon coach Fabio Grosso was injured in a head injury when the team bus was attacked by fans on the way to Stade Velodrome. The French league soccer game against Marseille was postponed.

Lyon manager Fabio Grosso after suffering injury before match vs Marseilles

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Ligue 1: Lyon manager Fabio Grosso grievously injured after team bus pelted with rocks before Marseilles clash

Afghanistan's Ikram Alikhil sustains injury during World Cup 2023 match against Sri Lanka; Captain Shahidi praises team's performance against England.

Afghanistan wicketkeeper Ikram Alikhil injures himself in the World Cup match vs Sri Lanka.

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Watch: Afghanistan wicketkeeper and star batter suffers painful injury, walks off the field in 2nd over

In a pivotal group encounter, Asia Cup runners-up Sri Lanka are set to take on the surprise package, Afghanistan, as both teams eye a semi-final position.

Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis faces Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi

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