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CT 2025: South Africa win toss; opt to bat first against Afghanistan in their opening clash
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"No pressure on us...": Afghanistan skipper Shahidi ahead of CT2025 opener against South Africa
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Taliban withdraw Afghanistan from International Criminal Court
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Zelensky lied to Trump about Ukraines mineral reserves Bloomberg
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VOA Uzbek: Kazakh officials voice support for US-Russia talks
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: In-form India aim to replicate recent heroics in campaign opener against Bangladesh
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Champions Trophy: Keshav Maharaj assures SA bowlers ready to take on Pakistan's flat tracks
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