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EXPLAINED Qualification Scenario for Pakistan and Afghanistan in the World Cup | Sports Today

Kerala skipper and star wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson shines in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023, delivering strong performances amidst his World Cup absence.

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After missing out on India's World Cup squad, Sanju Samson proves mettle with back-to-back half centuries

Babar Azam faces challenges in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 amidst Pakistan's shaky start. Fans rally behind the top ODI batter after a series of unexpected defeats.

Pakistan's Babar Azam with former Pakistan chairman Ramiz Raja.

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'Heard Babar Azam cried after Afghanistan defeat': Mohammad Yousuf sympathises with Pakistan skipper, says 'not only his fault'

Babar Azam-led Pakistan's chances of reaching the World Cup 2023 semi-finals are in jeopardy after their historic loss to Hashmatullah Shahidi's Afghanistan.

Babar Azam and co. after losing to Afghanistan in World Cup 2023 (Getty Images)

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Only a miracle in World Cup can save Babar Azam's captaincy now? 4 candidates shortlisted including former captain: Report

Iftikhar Ahmed contributed with a 27-ball 40 but failed to pick up a wicket in the five overs he bowled as Pakistan lost to Afghanistan by eight wickets

Iftikhar Ahmed during a practice session with Zaman Khan (Getty Images)

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Iftikhar Ahmed blames ineffective spinners, batting unit for Pakistan's loss to Afghanistan, says 'Frankly speaking...'

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Shoaib Akhtar criticises Pakistan's World Cup 2023 performance after their loss to Afghanistan, highlighting concerns over mediocrity in team decisions.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam leads his team off the pitch. (Getty Images)

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'Keep bringing mediocre and average people': Shoaib Akhtar's slams PCB for making same mistakes after another Pakistan loss

Former cricketers Aakash Chopra and Virender Sehwag criticise Pakistan's World Cup 2023 performance, questioning the use of Naseem Shah's absence as an excuse.

File Pic of Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah during a training session.

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Pakistan making 'lame excuses for defeats': Virender Sehwag slams Babar Azam for blaming loss on Naseem Shah's absence

Pakistan's captain, Babar Azam, remains hopeful for the World Cup 2023, despite their recent loss to Afghanistan, and emphasises the importance of a balanced team performance.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam during the match against Afghanistan. (Getty Images)

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Will Babar Azam leave Pakistan's captaincy? He gives blunt answer after crushing loss to Afghanistan

In a display of true cricketing spirit, Pakistan's Babar Azam gifts his bat to Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz, celebrating the latter's World Cup 2023 heroics.

Pakistan's Babar Azam with Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz after their World Cup match.

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PAK vs AFG: After losing to Afghanistan, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam 'surrenders' bat to Rahmanullah Gurbaz; see video here

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With Gautam Gambhir at helm of things, India drew the Test series 2-2.

Gambhir is proud of the team's performances on England tour.

Gambhir's next task is the T20 Asia Cup 2025 in UAE next month. 

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'I can stand here and talk for next 20 minutes about individual performances': Gautam Gambhir hails Shubman Gill's brigade upon landing at home

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More than a month ahead of the T20 Asia Cup 2025, Afghanistan have named their preliminary squad for the major event led by Rashid Khan.

Afghanistan selector has said that they have the best spin attack in the world.

Before the T20 Asia Cup, Afghanistan will play in the tri-series against UAE and Pakistan.

The final squad for T20 Asia Cup will be announced after the tri-series.

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ACB announces Afghanistan's 22-member preliminary squad for T20 Asia Cup 2025, continue to back Rashid Khan as captain 

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India's Rishabh Pant reacts after being bowled out by England's Jofra Archer on day two of the Fourth Rothesay Men's Test at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Thursday July 24, 2025. 

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