Afghans relish new lease of life
Updated On: 18 October, 2023 10:42 PM IST | Mumbai | Srijanee Majumdar
Afghanistan caused one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history as they outclassed reigning champions England by 69 runs on Sunday
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Afghanistan`s players celebrate their victory at the end of the 2023 ICC Men`s Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match between England and Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Pic/AFP
Mark Wood stood with his hands on his hips a few metres away from the crease, looking stone-faced as Afghanistan’s jubilant players ran in all directions around him after pulling off an upset of epic proportions by humbling reigning World Cup champions England.
Coming into the match on the back of a 14-match losing World Cup streak, the Afghans tackled, harried, and hustled their way to a conspiratorial 69-run win, causing an almighty surprise. Rightly so, it reflected the spirit and courage of the battle-hardened tribe from the country ravaged by decades of political turmoil. Prior to this, Afghanistan`s only win at a World Cup came back in 2015 on their debut in the tournament..
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