Champions Trophy Digest: Australia advance to semis; South Africa eye the last knockout spot as rain dents Afghanistan’s hopes | Cricket News – The Times of India

Champions Trophy Digest: Australia advance to semis; South Africa eye the last knockout spot as rain dents Afghanistan’s hopes | Cricket News – The Times of India

South Africa players celebrate during the Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan in Karachi. (AP Photo) Australia’s Travis Head, left, celebrates with Steve Smith after hitting a boundary. (AP Photo) Afghanistan players walk off the field after rain stops the play. (AP/PTI Photo) South Africa players celebrate during the Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan in Karachi….

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Champions Trophy: Australia prepared but wary of Afghanistan’s ‘skill level’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Champions Trophy: Australia prepared but wary of Afghanistan’s ‘skill level’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Win and advance to the semifinals: the math for Afghanistan and Australia is as simple as that going into their concluding match in Group B of the Champions Trophy in Lahore on Friday. But the ODI world champions are familiar with the flair, skills, resilience of the Afghans; and that caution reflects in the words…

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Afghanistan’s wins are not upsets anymore: Sachin Tendulkar | Cricket News – The Times of India

Afghanistan’s wins are not upsets anymore: Sachin Tendulkar | Cricket News – The Times of India

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan, left, and fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi celebrating the win over England (Photo Credit: @ACBofficials on X) Afghanistan kept their hopes of reaching the semifinals of the Champions Trophy alive with a thrilling eight-run win over England in Lahore on Wednesday, and the euphoria of the big win was witnessed in a…

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How cricket greats reacted to Afghanistan’s win vs England, ft Sachin Tendulkar

How cricket greats reacted to Afghanistan’s win vs England, ft Sachin Tendulkar

Afghanistan’s thrilling win over England in their Champions Trophy Group B clash on February 26 left the cricketing world in awe. The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led side stunned the defending champions, keeping their semi-final hopes alive while officially eliminating England from the tournament. The match saw edge-of-the-seat action, prompting many cricketing greats, including Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar,…

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Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran breaks all-time Champions Trophy record | Cricket News – The Times of India

Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran breaks all-time Champions Trophy record | Cricket News – The Times of India

Ibrahim Zadran (Image credit: Afghanistan Cricket) NEW DELHI: Afghanistan’s star batter Ibrahim Zadran made history by recording the highest individual score in ICC Champions Trophy history. The opener scored a stunning 177 off 146 balls against England in their Group B clash in Lahore on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record of 165 set by England’s…

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Afghanistan’s female cricketers reunite for a match after 3 years in exile due to Taliban ban | Cricket News – The Times of India

Afghanistan’s female cricketers reunite for a match after 3 years in exile due to Taliban ban | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Female Afghan cricketer Firooza Amiri declares that her team will “represent millions of women in Afghanistan who are denied their rights” as they reunite for an exhibition match in Australia on Thursday.The Afghanistan Women’s XI is set to face a Cricket Without Borders XI at Melbourne’s Junction Oval, bringing together 21 female players…

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2nd Test: Rahmat Shah’s ton extends Afghanistan’s lead to 205 against Zimbabwe | – Times of India

2nd Test: Rahmat Shah’s ton extends Afghanistan’s lead to 205 against Zimbabwe | – Times of India

Rahmat Shah (Photo credit: ACB) NEW DELHI: Rahmat Shah hit an impressive 139 on Saturday in Bulawayo to significantly boost Afghanistan’s chances of securing victory in the decisive second Test against Zimbabwe. Shah’s performance provided a glimmer of hope for Afghanistan as rain forced early stumps on the third day. Shah combined with debutant Ismat…

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