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BELFAST: Afghanistan´s World Cup preparations suffered a setback as they crashed to a 72-run defeat against Ireland in Sunday´s one-day international. Chasing 211 to win in Belfast, Afghanistan were dismissed for 138 after losing their last six wickets for just 44 runs. Mark Adair was their chief tormentor with figures of 4-19, while Boyd Rankin took 3-40. Afghanistan had given …

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