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Afghan cricketer Tarakai,29, dies in road accident

Afghanistan top order batsman Najeeb Tarakai has died from injuries following a road accident last week, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday(6).

The 29-year-old was critically injured in the accident on Friday(2), the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said without sharing details.


"ACB ... mourns the heartbreaking & grievous loss of its aggressive opening batsman & a very fine human being..." the board tweeted.

Tarakai made his international debut in the 2014 T20 World Cup in Bangladesh and played his only one-day international against Ireland in 2017.

Tarakai scored 32 in his last outing for Mis Ainak Knights in the Shpageeza Cricket League last month.

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Mickey Rourke eviction fundraiser

Speaking directly to his followers, Rourke said he did not know who set up the page and had not authorised it

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Mickey Rourke denies link to £80k eviction fundraiser and urges fans to seek refunds

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  • Mickey Rourke says he had no involvement in a GoFundMe appeal set up in his name
  • The fundraiser claimed the actor was facing eviction from his home
  • Rourke described the appeal as embarrassing and humiliating
  • He urged supporters who donated to try to get their money back

Rourke distances himself from the online fundraiser

Mickey Rourke has denied any involvement in a crowdfunding appeal that raised close to £80,000 and has asked supporters to reclaim their donations. The Oscar-nominated actor addressed the issue in a video shared on Instagram, saying he was frustrated and confused by the situation.

The GoFundMe page, titled Help Mickey Rourke Stay in His Home, appeared over the weekend and claimed the actor was facing an urgent threat of eviction.

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