Champions Trophy Digest: Afghanistan face Australia with an eye on semi-finals; hosts Pakistan exit in disappointment | Cricket News – The Times of India

Champions Trophy Digest: Afghanistan face Australia with an eye on semi-finals; hosts Pakistan exit in disappointment | Cricket News – The Times of India

Afghanistan cricket team. (AP Photo) Afghanistan will look to continue their fairy-tale run in the Champions Trophy as they gear up for a crucial clash against Australia in Lahore on Friday, knowing that a win would secure them a historic semi-final berth. Fresh from eliminating England with a thrilling eight-run victory, Afghanistan’s confidence is soaring…

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‘One of the best ODI innings’: Hashmatullah Shahidi hails Ibrahim Zadran | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘One of the best ODI innings’: Hashmatullah Shahidi hails Ibrahim Zadran | Cricket News – The Times of India

Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran celebrates his century against England in Lahore. (Photo By Aamir Qureshi/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As his team eliminated England from the Champions Trophy on Wednesday, Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi praised Ibrahim Zadran‘s record-breaking 177 as “one of the best ODI innings” he had ever seen.Prior to their thrilling eight-run victory…

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Jos Buttler to weigh captaincy future after Champions Trophy exit | Cricket News – The Times of India

Jos Buttler to weigh captaincy future after Champions Trophy exit | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Following his team’s devastating Champions Trophy elimination by Afghanistan in Lahore on Wednesday, England captain Jos Buttler stated that he would like not to make any “emotional statements” about his captaincy, but that “all possibilities” are on the table. With the exception of Joe Root, who scored a century, a listless England lost…

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Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai star as triumphant Afghanistan knock England out of Champions Trophy | Cricket News – The Times of India

Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai star as triumphant Afghanistan knock England out of Champions Trophy | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ibrahim Zadran‘s magnificent 177 and Azmatullah Omarzai‘s five-wicket haul propelled Afghanistan to a nail-biting eight-run win over England on Wednesday, eliminating the latter from Champions Trophy contention.In this crucial encounter at Lahore, Afghanistan amassed 325-7 before dismissing England for 317 in 49.5 overs, keeping their semi-final hopes alive whilst ending England’s tournament journey….

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अफगानिस्तान ने किया उलटफेर, अंतिम 3 ओवर में पलटा मैच; इंग्लैंड सेमीफाइनल की दौड़ से बाहर

अफगानिस्तान ने किया उलटफेर, अंतिम 3 ओवर में पलटा मैच; इंग्लैंड सेमीफाइनल की दौड़ से बाहर

ENG vs AFG Full Highlights Champions Trophy: अफगानिस्तान ने इंग्लैंड को 8 रनों से हरा दिया. इसी के साथ इंग्लैंड की टीम चैंपियंस ट्रॉफी से बाहर हो गई है, वहीं अफगानिस्तान ने सेमीफाइनल की उम्मीदों को जीवित रखा है. अफगान टीम ने इस मैच में पहले खेलते हुए 325 रन बनाए थे. अफगानस्तान के लिए…

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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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Exclusive: ‘Nothing to worry about …’, says Ibrahim Zadran ahead of Afghanistan vs South Africa Champions Trophy clash | Cricket News – The Times of India

Exclusive: ‘Nothing to worry about …’, says Ibrahim Zadran ahead of Afghanistan vs South Africa Champions Trophy clash | Cricket News – The Times of India

(L-R) Rashid Khan, Ibrahim Zadran and Noor Ahmad of Afghanistan (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Afghanistan enter the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy aiming to continue their trend of upsetting top-tier teams – a skill they’ve honed in recent years. In the 2023 ODI World Cup, they stunned England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, while…

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