This is no time to dismiss Afghanistan’s cricket fairytale

This is no time to dismiss Afghanistan’s cricket fairytale

The Afghan Under-19 team I coached a decade ago was talented and passionate. Despite all the chaos in the country since then,their World Cup team has shown all the traits of top teams. The challenge will be to keep it going.

  • byGeoff Lawson

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As it happened:Maxwell’s miracle puts Australia in World Cup semi-finals

As it happened:Maxwell’s miracle puts Australia in World Cup semi-finals

Relive how Glenn Maxwell conjured an extraordinary double century to win a game that looked lost in Mumbai.

  • byDaniel Brettig
World of photos,November 5,2023
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World of photos,November 5,2023

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

‘Afghan Files’ whistleblower portrait wins $30,000 prize

‘Afghan Files’ whistleblower portrait wins $30,000 prize

A painting of the former military lawyer,due to stand trial this month on national security issues,has won Australia’s top portrait prize for women.

  • byHelen Pitt
‘Most underrated cricketer in the world’:Aussie helms flying Dutchmen

‘Most underrated cricketer in the world’:Aussie helms flying Dutchmen

From Blackburn via Richmond and - briefly - Highton,the Netherlands captain and his team are making the cricket world sit up and take notice. Next:Australia.

  • byGreg Baum
Afghanistan records another upset at World Cup,beats Pakistan by eight wickets

Afghanistan records another upset at World Cup,beats Pakistan by eight wickets

After stunning England eight days ago,the ninth-ranked Afghans celebrated only their third ever win at the World Cup.

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Afghanistan’s triumph puts a smile on the face of the World Cup

Afghanistan’s triumph puts a smile on the face of the World Cup

Afghanistan’s crushing win over reigning champions England will be indelibly stamped into the archives of memorable World Cup moments.

  • byGreg Baum
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Edriss is a cancer doctor,but was told he should work in a factory

Employment agencies are telling highly skilled new arrivals to leave professional qualifications off résumés and settle for low-skilled jobs.

  • byAisha Dow
Conflict everywhere … What is wrong with humans?

Conflict everywhere … What is wrong with humans?

I truly despair for the human race and its mindless obsession with obliterating our species from the face of planet Earth.

Desperate people dig out dead and injured from Afghanistan earthquakes

Desperate people dig out dead and injured from Afghanistan earthquakes

At least 2000 people have been killed by earthquakes in the west of the country. Hundreds are still trapped,more than 1000 hurt and more than 1300 homes destroyed.

  • byRiazat Butt
Hundreds of people killed in earthquakes in western Afghanistan,says UN

Hundreds of people killed in earthquakes in western Afghanistan,says UN

Twin earthquakes in western Afghanistan on Saturday killed at least 320 people,according to the United Nations.