Australia Vs Afghanistan  

Bristol: After Australia defeated Afghanistan in their opening game of the ICC World Cup 2019 on Saturday (June 1), all-rounder Marcus Stoinis praised the opposition as “dangerous” and predicted that they would stun a few teams in the 10-team tournament in England and Wales.

Bristol: Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa spoke on how the team will handle hostile English crowds during the ICC World Cup 2019. Zampa also termed the booing of Steve Smith against Afghanistan as “disrespectful”. Here is what Zampa said after Australia beat Afghanistan in Bristol on Saturday (June 1).

Bristol: English crowds targeted Australian duo of Steve Smith and David Warner as they returned for the ICC World Cup 2019 after serving bans for ball-tampering scandal. When Australia played Afghanistan in Bristol, both were subjected to booing. However, after the win on Saturday (June 1), Nathan Coulter-Nile told the media that they expected such reactions from the "ruthless" England fans.

After taking the new ball for the opening over against Afghanistan in Australia’s ICC World Cup 2019 opening match on a still, hot day in Bristol on Saturday (June 1), Mitchell Starc’s opening delivery was a Yorker close to 145 kmph

With one of the most fearsome bowling attacks around, Gulbadin Naib is convinced Afghanistan can cause Australia problems if the conditions at the Bristol County Ground are in their favour in their opening match at the ICC World Cup 2019