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Afghanistan's task may be impossible but they can still reflect with pride on this World Cup

SAM MORSHEAD: The Afghans have discovered a sense of occasion, have rarely been overawed, and as a result have strung together a series of performances which a number of other nations' supporters will have looked at with envy

New Zealand face twin enigmas of Sri Lanka and Bengaluru weather in pursuit of World Cup semi-final

SAM MORSHEAD: For Kane Williamson, the days leading up to this game have been spent refocusing his players on a simple objective: one game, one win, one semi-final. Perhaps most worrying at present is the runs New Zealand have been conceding

Jonathan Trott calls for resilience from Afghanistan as World Cup semi-final hopes remain

SAM MORSHEAD: Trott's men are level on points with New Zealand, and will all become Sri Lanka supporters on Thursday (November 9) when the Kiwis face the already-eliminated Lions in Bengaluru

The greatest ODI innings: Glenn Maxwell's battle of Big Show will be spoken about forever

SAM MORSHEAD: The allrounder - a wild blur of green and gold encircled by Afghan blue - produced the sort of single-handed, single-legged defiance which would surely have raised an admiring nod from General Custer

Angelo Mathews labels Shakib Al Hasan and Bangladesh "disgraceful" after timed out controversy

SAM MORSHEAD: Mathews' explosive post-match press conference was highly critical of Tigers captain Shakib for opting to appeal for a timed out dismissal when the Sri Lanka allrounder suffered a kit malfunction on his way to the crease

Afghanistan pursue hopes of dizzying semi-final spot as Australia wait on Steve Smith

SAM MORSHEAD: Far from being the rank outsiders which some tried to suggest when they trounced the world champions, the Afghans have variety in their bowling, aggression in the top order and a new-found sense of calm

Afghanistan and Sri Lanka aim to keep faint knockout hopes alive in Pune showdown

SAM MORSHEAD: The nature of the ICC's exclusive 10-team, round-robin format for this 50-over World Cup means that dead rubbers come about far too often, far too early. But this most certainly is not one

South Africa make World Cup statement as Quinton de Kock sets up thumping win over Australia

SAM MORSHEAD: This World Cup may have run less than a quarter of its course, and the Proteas still have plenty to do to break their major tournament duck. But it is increasingly apparent that their 2023 crop is well prepared to do so

Star-studded Trinbago Knight Riders have depth to go all the way

CPL 2023 TEAM GUIDE: After finishing bottom of the pile in 2022, Trinbago have assembled a squad brimming with quality spin, powerful batting, experience and raw pace. It is an exciting blend, and they should be considered CPL favourites

St Lucia Kings have the potential to start fast and finish well... but how deep is the bowling?

CPL 2023 TEAM GUIDE: In Faf du Plessis and Johnson Charles, the Kings have a potent opening pair. Alzarri Joseph is a superb leader of the attack, but he needs support from his teammates if St Lucia are going to make a splash

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots assemble steady squad to make amends for 2022

CPL 2023 TEAM GUIDE: The Patriots only won three matches last season, but have given themselves a chance to make improvements with a varied bowling attack and three powerful top-order batsmen at their disposal

Jamaica Tallawahs stick with similar formula to title-winning campaign... but will it be enough?

CPL 202 TEAM GUIDE: The Tallawahs have a deep seam arsenal and the potential to pair the most impactful opening partnership in the competition. But question marks still hang over how it will all buckle together

Guyana Amazon Warriors lead with the bat in 2023 but spin may be the key

CPL 2023 TEAM GUIDE: Shimron Hetmyer headlines an entertaining top order, and there could be fireworks when the Amazon Warriors take to the crease. While the seam department appears thin, Imran Tahir and his young spinners could prove crucial

Will late arrivals put the brakes on a power-packed Barbados Royals in 2023?

CARIBBEAN PREMIER LEAGUE 2023 TEAM GUIDE: An explosive top order is supported by a dynamic spin attack for the Royals, but will several key players not joining the party until a third of the way through the group stage hit Barbados hard?

The ballad of Tammy Beaumont rolls on in 2023 with stunning first century in women's Hundred

SAM MORSHEAD: Fluent, fast, and at times ferocious, Beaumont blew a hole in the Trent Rockets' bowling lineup and set up another win for Welsh Fire, who - having won once in 2022 - are now top of the tree with four victories out of six.