England‘s ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign has been off to a sloppy start, surprising cricket fans and experts. The defending champions endured two losses in their first three matches, a notable nine-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the opening match of the prestigious ICC event, and a surprising 69-run defeat against the underdogs, Afghanistan, on Sunday.

This unexpected series of setbacks has raised significant questions and concerns about England’s performance in the tournament, as they now face an uphill battle to regain their winning form and defend their title.

As the Jos Buttler-led side prepares for their upcoming match against South Africa at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday, October 21, the spotlight is on their perfor?mance in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

Ahead of the match, English cricketer Jonny Bairstow has shared his perspective on his side’s campaign in the tournament, offering insight and analysis into their journey thus far.

Bairstow expresses firm belief in England’s potential

Bairstow expressed confidence in England’s cricket team despite their recent setback in the World Cup 2023. He emphasized the team’s past successes, including winning the T20 World Cup in 2022 and the 2019 World Cup, showcasing their quality. The right-handed batter underlined that one loss?? to Afghanistan should not diminish their standing as skilled cricketers or defending champions.

“There’s a reason why the guys won the T20 World Cup last year; there’s a reason why the guys won the 2019 World Cup, and we’re the defending champions. Just because we’ve lost a game to Afghanistan doesn’t make us bad cricketers or anything like that,” Bairstow said while addressing the media.

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Bairstow’s response on English batting firepower

When questioned about his team’s batting abilities, Bairstow expressed faith in their strong batting lineup. He suggested that there has yet to be a significant change, highlighting their depth and firepower. The Bradford-born cricketer showed unwavering belief that the team’s batting capabilities should not be questioned.

“I don’t really think much has really changed, has it? You look at the strength in depth that we have with our batting lineup.. I don’t think the firepower can be questioned. We’re just focusing on ourselves. That’s what we do. We’ll go out and play the way that we’re looking to play, put pressure on the opposition like we said that we’d try and do. People are allowed to bowl or bat well. But if our mindset is right and if the way in which we approach the game is right, then that’s the bit that we can control,” the 34-year-old added.

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In a thrilling display of cricket, Afghanistan secured a remarkable 69-run victory against the defending champions, England, in Match 13 of the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.

This triumph not only marked a significant milestone for the Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghan side, securing their first win in the ongoing edition of the prestigious ICC event, but also sent a powerful message to the cricketing world. Afghanistan’s victory is a stark reminder that they should not be underestimated or perceived as underdogs in this competition.

Afghanistan’s remarkable performance

In the first innings, Afghanistan displayed their batting capabilites, setting a challenging target of 285 runs. The backbone of their innings was the explosive performance of wicket-keeper batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who thundered his way to a formidable 80 runs.

Regarding the chase, the dynamic Afghan spin duo, featuring Rashid Khan with figures of 3/37 and Mujeeb Ur Rehman with 3/51, unleashed havoc on the English bat??ting lineup. Their combined efforts proved devastating, restricting England to 215 runs and sealing a well-deserved and memorable victory for their side.

After the game, Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar praised Afghan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai. The cricket icon opined on Azmatullah’s bowling action and compared his wrist movement with the two legendary Indian pacers.

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Sachin’s praiseworthy tweet for Azmatullah

While Azmatullah’s contribution in the match was limited to just two overs, his exceptional bowling skills did not go unnoticed. Sachin expressed his admiration for the youngster’s talent, highlighting the striking similarity in his wrist movement to that of Indian pacers Praveen Kumar and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

Sachin emphasized that this unique wrist action enables the 23-year-old to effectively swing the ball in both directions, which? could be a valuable asset, especially in challenging playing conditions.

“Looking at Azmatullah’s wrist position, which I feel is very good, reminded me of @praveenkumar and @BhuviOfficial. It allows him to swing the ball both ways and in such conditions it could prove to be useful.” Sachin tweeted.

Looking at Azmatullah’s wrist position, which I feel is very good, reminded me of @praveenkumar and @BhuviOfficial.
It allows him to swing the ball both ways and in such conditions it could prove to be useful.@ACBofficials#ENGvAFG

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 15, 2023

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Afghanistan secured a remarkable 69-run victory over the defending champions, England, in Match 13 of the ongoing ICC Cricket ODI World Cup 2023. This gripp?ing contest unfolded on Sunday at the Arun Jaitley ??Stadium in Delhi.

Afghanistan set a challenging target of 285 runs for England to chase. However, the English side struggled to keep up and were eventually bowled out for a mere 215 runs. Aside from Harry Brook, who contributed 66 runs, none of the other English batters managed to put up a noteworthy performance, leaving their team at a significa?n??t disadvantage.

The Jos Buttler-led side has only managed to win a single match out of the three they’ve played so far in the tournament. The unexpected loss to Afghanistan has certainly shaken up the cricket world and added an element of unpredictability to the ongoing World Cup.

Michael Vaughan’s cryptic Tweet

After England’s surprising defeat to Afghanistan, former cricketer Michael Vaughan displayed unwavering faith in the English side. He went on to X (formerly Twitter) to predict that England would overcome their ups and downs and make it to the tournament’s semi-finals.

“England in the World Cup semis .. 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌” Vaughan Wrote.

??England in the World Cup semis .. 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) October 15, 2023

Virender Sehwag’s epic reply to Vaughan

Virender Sehwag, the renowned Indian batting maestro, didn’t miss the opportunity to respond to Vaughan’s tweet. The Najafgarh-born cricketer cheekily retorted to Vaughan’s statement by highlighting that England have reached the knockout stage just once in their past eight attempts. He pointed out that England failed to make it to the semi-finals in 1996, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015, and 2023 edition is going on.

“Not in 1996, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2023. Just one in 8 attempts,” Sehwag wrote in his tweet.

Not in 1996 , 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2023 .
Just one in 8 attempts. //t.co/VeB0rBZt8O

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 16, 2023

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Wasim Jaffer’s funny reply to Vaughan

Adding to the light-hearted banter, another former Indian cricketer, Wasim Jaffer, chimed in with a humorous take on Vaughan’s reaction. The left-handed batter shared a comical two-second meme with a caption implying that he hopes Vaughan is fine.

“Hope you’re ok @MichaelVaughan #ENGvAFG #CWC23” Jaffer mentioned in his tweet.

Hope you're ok @MichaelVaughan #ENGvAFG #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/xm2m7oTF1r

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) October 15, 2023

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In the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 clash, defending champions England will take on Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stad??ium on Sunday, October 15.

England are riding high on confidence after a convincing 137-run win against Bangladesh and will aim to continue their winning run. Meanwhile, Afghanistan will look to bounce back from their recent eight-wicket loss to India ?an??d secure their first win in the ongoing tournament.

ODI Stats and Records at Arun Jaitley Stadium:

• Total matches: 30
• Matches won batting first: 14
• Matches won bowling first: 15
• Average first innings scores: 231
• Average 2nd Inns scores: 209
• Highest total recorded: 428/5 (50 Overs) by South Africa vs Sri Lanka
• Lowest total recorded: 99/10 (27.1 Overs) by South Africa vs India
• Highest score chased: 281/4 (40.5 Overs) by India vs Sri Lanka
• Lowest score defended: 174/7 (50 Overs) by New Zealand Women vs India Women

Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report:

The Arun Jaitley Stadium boasts a pitch that strongly favours the batters. Its rapid outfield and relatively short boundaries allow batters to dispatch the ball to the ropes. Moreover, as the ?match progresses, the dry and deteriorating surface of the pi?tch tends to work in favour of spin bowlers, making it a frequently preferred strategy for teams that win the toss to opt for batting first and then defending the total.

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Delhi Weather Forecast:

??The weather forecast for Delhi on Sunday for the England vs Afghanistan cricket match indicates favourable conditions for the game. There are no chances of rain, ensuring uninterrupted play. The humidity is expected to be around 39%, which should be comfortable for the players. Additionally, the wind is forecasted to flow at a moderate speed of 11 kilometres per hour, which should have a minimal impact on the match.

ENG vs AFG, probable playing XI

England: Johnny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Jos Buttler (C), Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Reece To?pley, Mark Wood, Adil Rashi?d

Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Ibrahim Zadran, R Sh??ah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)?, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq

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