ENG vs AFG, World Cup 2023: Sachin Tendulkar to Mithali Raj - Experts hail Afghanistan as they stun England

It was a stunning Sunday in the ICC World Cup 2023 as defending World Champions England were stunned by minnows Afghanistan at the Indian capital.

Afghanistan decided to rejuvenate themselves at the expense of England and snatched a jaw-dropping victory at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. A sublime batting and then a clinical bowling display saw the Afghans win the match by 69 runs, which is their first victory of this tournament.

England, on the other hand, have now suffered two defeats in three matches and staring down at the barrel.

Although the English team were poor in execution, Credit has to be given to the Afghanistan team with bowled and battled extremely well and punched above their weights. Fans, experts held the Afghan team up for their outstanding performance. And this is how the social media reacted as Rashid Khan and team dismantled and toppled England.

England vs Afghanistan World Cup 2023: How Twitter (X) Reacted

Check Out some of the best X(Twitter) reactions from the England vs Afghanistan match-

"Exceptional play by Team Afghanistan today, securing a thrilling win against England The team's determination and skill shone brightly. Well played boys!," former India player Suresh Raina wrote on his X profile.

Expert commentator Harsha Bhogle also took to his social media and heaped praises on the Afghanistan side. 'The biggest moment in Afghanistan's cricket history,' he says.

Former West Indies pacer and commentator Ian Bishop acknowledges the monumental Afghan performance.

Former India coach Ravi Shastri 'salutes' the Afghanistan team for their incredible perfromance.

Former India women captain Mithali Raj has her say on this stunning victory by the Afghanistan team.

Sachin Tendulkar says it was a bad day at the office for England and has big thing to say about the Afghan batting star Rahmanullah Gurbaz.