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Afghanistan wins the toss and bowls against India in the second one-day match

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss Wednesday and decided to bowl against India in the…

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What happened LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss Wednesday and decided to bowl against India in the….
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Left / center-leftAfghanistan wins the toss and bowls against India in the second one-day match

Toronto Star · Center-left · News report

CenterAfghanistan wins the toss and bowls against India in the second one-day match

Washington's Top News (WTOP) · Center · News report

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Jun 17, 8:05 AM

Afghanistan wins the toss and bowls against India in the second one-day match

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss Wednesday and decided to bowl against India in the…

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Toronto StarNews report · Jun 17, 8:04 AM

Afghanistan wins the toss and bowls against India in the second one-day match

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss Wednesday and decided to bowl against India in the second one-day cricket international.

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Details0/99 Wording Gap · Low confidence · 2 sources
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Jun 17, 8:05 AM: Washington's Top News (WTOP) joined the source map.

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