Afghanistan men’s cricketers brush off calls to boycott them at Champions Trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

Afghanistan men’s cricketers brush off calls to boycott them at Champions Trophy

Associated Press  

KARACHI, Pakistan — Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has dismissed political calls to boycott Afghanistan’s cricket games on the eve of their first Champions Trophy match. Politicians in England and South Africa urged their cricket authorities to forfeit the Champions Trophy group games against Afghanistan because of the Taliban’s ban on women’s sport and erosion of women’s rights. South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said that if the ultimate decision was his then the South Africa-Afghanistan match “certainly would not happen.” But it’s scheduled to go ahead on Friday in Karachi, as is the Afghanistan-England game next Wednesday in Lahore. “It’s a good chance for us because the boys are very experienced and these conditions also suits us … hopefully we start with a win and we go with the same momentum throughout the tournament.” Shahidi also hoped there will be sizeable support for his team at the newly upgraded National Bank Stadium in Karachi.

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Afghanistan vs South Africa Cricket highlights, Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa thrash Afghanistan by 107 runs in Karachi
4 days, 3 hours ago

Afghanistan vs South Africa Cricket highlights, Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa thrash Afghanistan by 107 runs in Karachi

Times of India  

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How UK denying entry to a Russian footballer led to India vs England cricket debate on social media

Firstpost  

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Fact Check: Afghans in viral video are NOT celebrating India's Champions Trophy win
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Fact Check: Afghans in viral video are NOT celebrating India's Champions Trophy win

India Today  

Indian cricket fans poured onto the streets on March 9 to celebrate India's Champions Trophy 2025 final win. The caption of the Instagram video implied that these celebrations happened in Afghanistan after the nation defeated England in the Champions Trophy. India Today Fact Check spoke to Zekria regarding the viral video, who said that he shot the video when people …

’It would’ve been a victory beyond sport’: Ajay Jadeja says India’s Champions Trophy win Lahore ’would have been better’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

’It would’ve been a victory beyond sport’: Ajay Jadeja says India’s Champions Trophy win Lahore ’would have been better’

Live Mint  

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Champions Trophy presentation ceremony: Shoaib Akhtar decries lack of Pakistani officials, says ‘feeling very down’
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Champions Trophy presentation ceremony: Shoaib Akhtar decries lack of Pakistani officials, says ‘feeling very down’

Live Mint  

India won the Champions Trophy 2025 by defeating New Zealand at Dubai by 4 wickets. After the match, Indian players were given their customary winners medal and Champions Trophy white coats at the presentation ceremony by ICC officials. Soon after the match, former Pakistan player Shoabi Akhtar pointed out this anomaly in a video posted on X, saying, "India has …

Personal attacks, social media digs: Pakistan cricket in turmoil after disastrous Champions Trophy defence
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Personal attacks, social media digs: Pakistan cricket in turmoil after disastrous Champions Trophy defence

Firstpost  

The spotlight isn’t just on the Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan cricket team for the underwhelming defence of their Champions Trophy title. AP The Pakistan cricket team had undergone another captaincy and coach change in the latter half of 2024 following a series of disastrous results, including and especially in the T20 World Cup. Champions Trophy 2025: News | Schedule | Results …

Four times of New Zealand's population: India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match breaks all viewership records
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Four times of New Zealand's population: India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match breaks all viewership records

Hindustan Times  

The India versus Pakistan fixture of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 proved to be one-sided as Rohit Sharma and co cruised home, courtesy of Virat Kohli's 51st ODI ton and 82nd international century overall. India defeated Pakistan in the ICC Men's Champions Trophy As per the official numbers released by the official broadcaster JioStar, the Group A match between …

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy clash achieves TV viewership milestone, surpassing their 2023 World Cup meeting
2 weeks, 6 days ago

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy clash achieves TV viewership milestone, surpassing their 2023 World Cup meeting

Firstpost  

The Champions Trophy Group A meeting between India and Pakistan in Dubai ended up registering a total TV viewership of 20.6 crore, as revealed by JioStar, making it the second-most-watched game of cricket on TV excluding ICC World Cups. Reuters The blockbuster Champions Trophy meeting between arch-rivals India and Pakistan on 23 February achieved another broadcast feat as it became …

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy tie breaks viewership records, beats World Cup 2023
3 weeks ago

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy tie breaks viewership records, beats World Cup 2023

India Today  

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Champions Trophy 2025 Final: New Zealand vows to ‘find little ways to win moments’ against India
3 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025 Final: New Zealand vows to ‘find little ways to win moments’ against India

The Hindu  

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David Miller, David Lloyd criticise India's Dubai advantage before Champions Trophy final: 'It is just nonsense'
3 weeks ago

David Miller, David Lloyd criticise India's Dubai advantage before Champions Trophy final: 'It is just nonsense'

Firstpost  

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Pakistan team are flop, but how did the cricketing nation fare in Champions Trophy?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pakistan team are flop, but how did the cricketing nation fare in Champions Trophy?

India Today  

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Champions Trophy 2025: A no-show from Pakistan and its fans for semifinal at Gaddafi Stadium
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Champions Trophy 2025: A no-show from Pakistan and its fans for semifinal at Gaddafi Stadium

The Hindu  

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’Poetic justice’: Harsh Goenka, social media users mock Pakistan as India enter ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

’Poetic justice’: Harsh Goenka, social media users mock Pakistan as India enter ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final

Live Mint  

The skipper Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team defeated Steve Smith-led Australia by four wickets in the semifinal of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Tuesday. Poetic justice?” According to the hybrid formula agreed by Pakistan and ICC, the final will now be played in Dubai instead of the Gaddafi Stadium in Pakistan's Lahore. Here are some social media memes: …

Pakistan fans lose interest in Champions Trophy after team's early exit
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Pakistan fans lose interest in Champions Trophy after team's early exit

The Hindu  

Pakistani cricket fans have more or less lost interest in the ICC Champions Trophy after the early exit of their team from the competition and the onset of Ramadan. Fariha and Faiza, two sisters who came with a group of college friends on Saturday, said without Pakistan in contention the Champions Trophy was over for them. “We were hosting a …

India should not support Afghan cricket team at the cost of Afghan women, normalising Taliban, says exiled sportswoman
3 weeks, 4 days ago

India should not support Afghan cricket team at the cost of Afghan women, normalising Taliban, says exiled sportswoman

The Hindu  

Even as the Afghan cricket team wins accolades for its performance in the ICC Champion’s Cup Trophy in Pakistan, 22-year-old Olympics athlete Marzieh Hamidi faces death threats for calling for a boycott against the team. In January this year, after 160 British MPs signed a petition calling for their team to boycott the game on February 26, U.K. Prime Minister …

Veteran England journalist, cricket fraternity slam Champions Trophy semis mess involving India: 'Don't even pretend to be fair-minded'
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Veteran England journalist, cricket fraternity slam Champions Trophy semis mess involving India: 'Don't even pretend to be fair-minded'

Firstpost  

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final scheduling has sparked controversy, with Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand forced into unnecessary travel due to India’s fixed venue in Dubai. The scheduling of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has taken the center stage once again with the cricket fraternity questioning the arrangements of the semi-finals. BBC’s chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew highlighted …

Pakistan fans lose interest in Champions Trophy after team's early exit: Report
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pakistan fans lose interest in Champions Trophy after team's early exit: Report

India Today  

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Afghanistan could win an ICC tournament in the next decade: Steyn
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Afghanistan could win an ICC tournament in the next decade: Steyn

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, South Africa pace legend Dale Steyn reckons the fast-rising Afghanistan can go on to win an ICC limited-overs tournament in the next decade if their players learn how to play patiently. Afghanistan could win an ICC tournament in the next decade: Steyn Overcoming war and instability in their nation, the Afghanistan cricket team has evolved from an affiliate …

How can Afghanistan qualify for the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals after Australia washout? Onus on England
3 weeks, 6 days ago

How can Afghanistan qualify for the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals after Australia washout? Onus on England

Hindustan Times  

Rain played spoilsport on Friday as Afghanistan and Australia saw their Champions Trophy 2025 Group B fixture get called off in the second innings without a result. On Friday, Sediqullah Atal smacked 85 runs off 95 balls to take Afghanistan to 273 in 50 overs in the first innings. AFG skipper disappointed Speaking after the match, Afghan skipper Shahidi said, …

PCB blasted for 'pathetic', 'disgusting' preparations as AFG vs AUS match washed out in Lahore: 'Have some shame'
3 weeks, 6 days ago

PCB blasted for 'pathetic', 'disgusting' preparations as AFG vs AUS match washed out in Lahore: 'Have some shame'

Hindustan Times  

Australia secured a place in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy after their crucial Group B encounter against Afghanistan was abandoned due to rain on Friday. Groundmen cover the pitch as rain stops play during the ICC Champions Trophy one-day international cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan With this result, Australia advanced to the knockout stage with four points, having …

If Afghanistan learn patience, they can win ICC event in next decade: Dale Steyn
3 weeks, 6 days ago

If Afghanistan learn patience, they can win ICC event in next decade: Dale Steyn

India Today  

Legendary South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn feels Afghanistan can go all the way to winning an ICC event in the next decade if they learn to be patient. Champions Trophy: South Africa vs England Updates Recently, Steyn commented on Afghanistan’s stellar performances in recent times and said that the team needs to learn patience as they’re often seen getting …

Afghanistan knocked out, South Africa into semis after bowling England out for 179
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Afghanistan knocked out, South Africa into semis after bowling England out for 179

India Today  

Afghanistan's slim chances of reaching the semi-final were blown away on Saturday, March 1, after South Africa bowled out England for just 179 runs in the final Group B match in the Champions Trophy 2025. In turn, Afghanistan, who desperately needed England to beat South Africa by a big margin, were knocked out of the tournament. England vs South Africa, …

Unchained melody: Afghan women's fight to play cricket through the eyes of Firooza Amiri
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Unchained melody: Afghan women's fight to play cricket through the eyes of Firooza Amiri

New Indian Express  

That was in late 2021. We understand if they boycott the men's team, they're going to make a difference and build a team for women's and equality in Afghanistan. That's what we want, rather than going towards men's team and find the other ways, I think go straight to the ICC and talk through that we must recognise the women's …

Afghan cricket team's new battle: Restoring identity
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Afghan cricket team's new battle: Restoring identity

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Firooza Amiri remembers January 30, 2025 vividly. Among the 19 women cricketers who left Afghanistan after the Taliban took over in 2021, Amiri was watching her teammates take the field at the Junction Oval, Melbourne in Australia. It was an exhibition match between Afghanistan Women's XI and Cricket Without Borders XI organised by Cricket Australia. With the help of …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Australia qualifies for semifinals after rain dampens Afghanistan’s spirits in Lahore
3 weeks, 6 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Australia qualifies for semifinals after rain dampens Afghanistan’s spirits in Lahore

The Hindu  

Afghanistan fans turned up in large numbers at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday, hoping for their team to stun Australia and strengthen its chances of reaching the ICC Champions Trophy semifinals. However, a win for England will see Afghanistan and South Africa finish on three points each, and Net Run Rate will come into the picture. For Afghanistan to qualify, …

Champions Trophy 2025: Australia through to semi-finals after match against Afghanistan ends in No Result
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Australia through to semi-finals after match against Afghanistan ends in No Result

Firstpost  

Australia had raced to 109/1 in 12.5 overs during their chase of the 274-run target set by Afghanistan, with opener Travis Head remaining unbeaten on 59 off 40 balls, when heavy rain brought the Group B clash in Lahore to a screeching halt. Travis Head and Steve Smith walk off the field as the ground staff at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Points Table Updated: Latest standings after Afghanistan vs Australia match on Friday
3 weeks, 6 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Points Table Updated: Latest standings after Afghanistan vs Australia match on Friday

The Hindu  

Rain yet again played spoilsport during the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as the Group B match between Afghanistan and Australia in Lahore was abandoned on Friday. Though Afghanistan is currently level with South Africa on three points, the Proteas will have an opportunity to take their tally to five points when they face England in Karachi on Saturday. ICC …

Pakistan’s billion-rupee Champions Trophy project ends in disappointing first-round exit and ruthless post-mortem
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Pakistan’s billion-rupee Champions Trophy project ends in disappointing first-round exit and ruthless post-mortem

Firstpost  

The PCB had spent a fortune to renovate the three Pakistani venues for the ICC Champions Trophy, and the board as well as fans would have got their money’s worth had the Mohammad Rizwan-led home team reached the knockout stage at the very least. Hosts and defending champions Pakistan ended up playing just one match on home soil in the …

Champions Trophy 2025: Australia in semis after washout; Afghanistan’s hopes suffer a jolt
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Australia in semis after washout; Afghanistan’s hopes suffer a jolt

The Hindu  

The Afghanistan fans turned up in large numbers at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday, hoping for their team to stun Australia and strengthen its chances of reaching the Champions Trophy semifinals. With points shared, Australia went up to four points, and if South Africa defeats England in its last group league fixture in Karachi on Saturday, it will top the …

Afghanistan men's captain and coach rally behind women players: 'Everyone likes to see everyone play'
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Afghanistan men's captain and coach rally behind women players: 'Everyone likes to see everyone play'

Firstpost  

Afghanistan men’s team captain Hashmatullah Shahidi and coach Jonathan Trott have voiced their support for the country’s women cricketers, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity in the sport. Amid criticism of Afghanistan’s participation in the Champions Trophy 2025 due to the Taliban’s ban on women’s sports, national cricket team captain Hashmatullah Shahidi and coach Jonathan Trott have voiced their support for …

Afghanistan vs Australia Highlights: Match in Lahore called off due to rain; AUS through to semi-finals
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Afghanistan vs Australia Highlights: Match in Lahore called off due to rain; AUS through to semi-finals

Firstpost  

Afghanistan vs Australia, ICC Champions Trophy Highlights: Australia raced to 109/1 after 12.5 overs after bowling Afghanistan out for 273 when heavy rain forced players and umpires to beat a hasty retreat. AP Afghanistan vs Australia, ICC Champions Trophy Group B Latest Weather Update: Play has been called off at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium due to a wet outfield after heavy …

Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan win toss; opt to bat first against Australia
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan win toss; opt to bat first against Australia

Hindustan Times  

Lahore, : Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in their final group stage match at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Friday. Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan win toss; opt to bat first against Australia After Australia got their tournament off to a flying start by chasing down …

Australia through to Champions Trophy semifinal after rain denies result against Afghanistan
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Australia through to Champions Trophy semifinal after rain denies result against Afghanistan

Associated Press  

LAHORE, Pakistan — Australia reached the Champions Trophy semifinals after its last group game against Afghanistan was abandoned because of rain and a wet outfield on Friday. “The guys did a really good job to restrict them to 270 and then we were in a pretty good position when the game got called off.” Travis Head’s 34-ball half-century gave Australia …

Champions Trophy 2025 Group B points table: How can England, Australia, Afghanistan qualify for semis? Explained
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025 Group B points table: How can England, Australia, Afghanistan qualify for semis? Explained

Live Mint  

Afghanistan's win over England and the washout in Rawalpindi between South Africa and Australia have complicated Group B in the race for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal. Afghanistan, Australia, and South Africa are all in contention for the remaining two semifinal spots, alongside already-qualified India and New Zealand. Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal qualification scenarios in Group B Australia: With …

Afghanistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: Game called off, Australia through to semis
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Afghanistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: Game called off, Australia through to semis

Live Mint  

Afghanistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: The match between Afghanistan and Australia during the CT 2025 has been called off due to wet outfield in Lahore and Australia becoming the third team to qualify for the CT 2025 semis. AUS 67/1 Afghanistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE: Azmatullah Omarzai departs after fifty After a five-wicket haul in the last …

Afghanistan vs Australia Washout? Here’s How It Could Turn the Semifinal Race Upside Down
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Afghanistan vs Australia Washout? Here’s How It Could Turn the Semifinal Race Upside Down

The Hindu  

Afghanistan and Australia will lock horns in a crucial ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group B match at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Friday. If the Proteas beat England, they will advance to the semifinals as table-topper, with five points, while Australia will enter the last-four stage as the second team from Group B. In case South Africa loses to England, …

Jadeja's jibe to Waqar Younis in Pakistani TV show: ‘My friend, Afghanistan have won more than your team in ICC events’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Jadeja's jibe to Waqar Younis in Pakistani TV show: ‘My friend, Afghanistan have won more than your team in ICC events’

Hindustan Times  

Former India batter Ajay Jadeja pointed out a simple fact to former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis, explaining Afghanistan's rise in international cricket, particularly in ICC events. Jadeja said Afghanistan have won more matches than Pakistan in the last three ICC events and their victories should never be treated as a "one-off". Ajay Jadeja and Wasim Akram After Afghanistan beat England …

Upbeat Afghanistan plots Australia’s downfall
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Upbeat Afghanistan plots Australia’s downfall

The Hindu  

“You think we will come only to play with Maxwell? Do you think it will be like that?,” asked Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, as he addressed the media ahead of the Champions Trophy group league fixture against Australia. He paused for a moment, and added with a smile: “We have plans for the entire Australian team and I know that …

Younis Khan ditched Pakistan to mentor Afghanistan as ex-PAK captain reveals brutal snub: 'No financial benefits here'
1 month ago

Younis Khan ditched Pakistan to mentor Afghanistan as ex-PAK captain reveals brutal snub: 'No financial benefits here'

Hindustan Times  

Younis Khan was appointed as Afghanistan's mentor ahead of the Champions Trophy, and the side is reaping rewards of the arrival of Pakistan's batting legend, as it registered a brilliant victory over England on Wednesday to stay alive in the tournament. Younis Khan with head coach Jonathan Trott and captain Hashamtullah Shahidi during Champions Trophy Latif revealed that Khan turned …

Champions Trophy 2025: What happens if Afghanistan-Australia match ends in a washout? Scenarios explained
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: What happens if Afghanistan-Australia match ends in a washout? Scenarios explained

Firstpost  

After knocking England out of the Champions Trophy with a thrilling eight-run victory in Lahore, Afghanistan aim to achieve a similar result against reigning ODI world champions Australia at the same venue two days later on Friday. Champions Trophy 2025: News | Schedule | Results | Points Table The Afghans had knocked England out of the Champions Trophy with a …

Australia to play Afghanistan at ICC Champions Trophy despite boycotting other matches with nation
1 month ago

Australia to play Afghanistan at ICC Champions Trophy despite boycotting other matches with nation

ABC  

Australia will play Afghanistan at the ICC Champions Trophy tonight, despite boycotting other matches with the nation. Cricket Australia "postponed" its Test match with Afghanistan in 2021 due to concerns about Taliban's human rights abuses against women and girls. Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Tim Watts, said the ICC's own rules require test playing nations to "support the development of …

Australia in semis after 15 years, Afghanistan all but out after rain spoils play
1 month ago

Australia in semis after 15 years, Afghanistan all but out after rain spoils play

India Today  

Australia qualified for the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy for the first time in 16 years. Steve Smith's men secured their spot in the last-four stage of the Champions Trophy 2025 after their Group B match against Afghanistan was washed out due to rain in Lahore on Friday, 28 February. Afghanistan's only chance of qualification rests on South Africa losing …

Lahore rain and Australia threaten Afghanistan's historic semi-final bid
1 month ago

Lahore rain and Australia threaten Afghanistan's historic semi-final bid

India Today  

Australia and Afghanistan might not carry the history of India vs Pakistan, but it is quickly gaining traction as one of the most dramatic events in an ICC tournament. In the 2022 T20 World Cup, Afghanistan played out a thriller against Australia in Adelaide, denying them a win by a big margin, thanks to a whirlwind knock from Rashid Khan. …

Afghanistan women's football team sends plea to FIFA for recognition ahead of AFC Women's Asian Cup
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1 month ago

Afghanistan women's football team sends plea to FIFA for recognition ahead of AFC Women's Asian Cup

ABC  

They're a team in exile both on and off the pitch. As Australia passes the milestone of one year until it hosts the AFC Women's Asian Cup, a "black mark" hangs over the tournament with the Australian-based Afghanistan women's national team still barred from playing, as they're not recognised by FIFA. "It's absolutely critical that Afghanistan enters that qualification phase, …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Australia reach last four; Afghanistan on brink
1 month ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Australia reach last four; Afghanistan on brink

Al Jazeera  

Australia reach Champions Trophy semifinals after washout with Afghanistan, who are left to wait on South Africa result. Australia reached the Champions Trophy semifinals after their last group game against Afghanistan was abandoned because of rain and a wet outfield. Fast bowling allrounder Omarzai, who grabbed his maiden five-wicket haul in Afghanistan’s stunning eight-run win over England at the same …

Champions Trophy 2025: Lalchand Rajput not surprised by Afghanistan’s stellar show
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Lalchand Rajput not surprised by Afghanistan’s stellar show

The Hindu  

Afghanistan’s victory over England on Wednesday has given the side a real shot at qualifying for the knockout stages of the Champions Trophy. File photo: Former India cricketer Rajput coached Afghanistan from 2016 to 2017, during which time the team also got its Test status. Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai celebrates taking the final wicket of England that secured their win in …

Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan aims to put behind Maxwell scars and add another scalp in Australia
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan aims to put behind Maxwell scars and add another scalp in Australia

The Hindu  

“You think we will come only to play with Maxwell? Do you think it will be like that?,” asked Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, as he addressed the media ahead of the Champions Trophy group league fixture against Australia. He paused for a moment, and added with a smile: “We have plans for the entire Australian team and I know that …

Pakistan sink to embarrassing low, become first-ever Champions Trophy hosts to endure winless run since format rebrand
1 month ago

Pakistan sink to embarrassing low, become first-ever Champions Trophy hosts to endure winless run since format rebrand

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan’s return to hosting an ICC event after nearly three decades ended in bitter disappointment as they crashed out of the Champions Trophy 2025 without a single win. India's Virat Kohli and Axar Patel shake hands with Pakistan's captain Mohammad Rizwan and his teammates A cricketing powerhouse, Pakistan found themselves on the wrong side of history, becoming the first host …

Ibrahim Zadran cannot keep calm after Sachin Tendulkar golden reaction on Afghanistan win: 'Praised by the man who...'
1 month ago

Ibrahim Zadran cannot keep calm after Sachin Tendulkar golden reaction on Afghanistan win: 'Praised by the man who...'

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan showed once again that their progress is not limited to T20 cricket and that they can beat any side in ODIs as well on their day. In what is arguably the most talked-about result of the 2025 Champions Trophy, Afghanistan beat England by eight runs in a thriller in Lahore and India great Sachin Tendulkar has stated that their …

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