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World Cup preview: England desperate to avoid 'horrendous' loss to Afghanistan

The mere suggestion that England is contemplating the ramifications of a potential loss to Afghanistan is in indication of how damaging the Cricket World Cup campaign has been on Eoin Morgan's squad.

World Cup 2015: Bangladesh defeat of England inspires Afghanistan

Afghanistan fast bowler Hamid Hassan insisted his country's first ODI against England, held no fears for the team.

Oh Brother: Andy Moles ignored security warning to take up Afghanistan coach's role

The 54-year-old Englishman, a reliable opening batsman during an 11-year career with county side, Warwickshire, took over as coach of war-torn Afghanistan in September last year.

World cup: 'Don't have anything to lose,' says England as they face Afghanistan next

Four days after a loss to Bangladesh ended their hopes of reaching the World Cup quarterfinals, England's cricketers return to play their last pool match Friday against an Afghanistan lineup they're not taking lightly.

World Cup 2015: Moles ignores brother's warning to coach Afghanistan

Afghanistan coach Andy Moles said on Wednesday he'd no regrets about ignoring a warning from his security consultant brother to take on one of the most dangerous jobs in world cricket.

Quarters are when the World Cup really starts, says Vettori

Vettori racked up another milestone in his stellar career when he took his 300th ODI wicket at McLean Park on Sunday.

World Cup: Vettori stars as New Zealand overpower Afghanistan

Martin Guptill and Ross Taylor got some valuable time at the wicket as New Zealand did what they needed to looking ahead to the World Cup quarter-finals with a six-wicket victory over Afghanistan at McLean Park on Sunday.

World Cup 2015: Daniel Vettori has repaid his captain's faith in spades

Before the World Cup squad was announced, McCullum said that he would wait as long as possible for Vettori – coming back from injury - to be fit.

World Cup, New Zealand vs Afghanistan as it happened: Kiwis beat Afghanistan by six wickets

As if playing the tournament top dogs was not tough enough, Afghanistan face New Zealand after their second trans-Tasman crossing in a week.

New Zealand face selection dilemma ahead of World Cup clash against Afghanistan

New Zealand has used the same 11 for every match so far, leaving the four additional members of its squad without match practice.