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Hashmatullah Shahidi (Agency Photo) Glenn Maxwell‘s epic double century in the 2023 ODI World Cup is history — an irked Afghanistan captain, Hashmatullah Shahidi, replied when asked if they have made some plans to tackle the hard-hiting Australian allrounder ahead of their virtual knockout fixture in Group B of the Champions Trophy on Friday.Afghanistan elimianted…

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott (Photo Credit: Afghanistan Cricket Board) Afghanistan‘s head coach Jonathan Trott is overjoyed with his team’s fighting win over England to stay alive in the ICC Champions Trophy, saying that his team is “never going to be taken lightly” by any opponent now. Afghanistan’s eight-run win dumped England out of the tournament,…

NEW DELHI: According to former opener Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma has developed into a capable leader over time and has a strong relationship with his teammates, all of which bode well for the Indian squad. The Mumbai batsman has enough expertise to manage the squad, according to Dhawan, who was Rohit’s opening partner for a…

Jos Buttler (Photo Source: X) England‘s group-stage exit from the Champions Trophy may have repercussions on the team’s make-up in white-ball cricket, with captain Jos Buttler hoping to figure out if he still fits in the scheme of things for the progress of the national team after a disappointing run.The narrow eight-run defeat against Afghanistan…

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…

England’s Liam Livingstone (R) reacts as Afghanistan’s Gulbadin Naib (L) celebrates his dismissal during the ICC Champions Trophy match. (AP) Afghanistan secured a stunning eight-run victory over England in Lahore on Wednesday, keeping their hopes alive in Group B of the Champions Trophy.England initially dominated with the ball, reducing Afghanistan to 37 for three. However,…

Afghanistan‘s upset win over England on Wednesday sent a warning to Group B leaders South Africa and Australia, as they secured two crucial points to be just one point behind the top-two.The Afghans now pose a threat to Australia when they face the reigning ODI champions on Friday at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.Go Beyond…

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…

NEW DELHI: Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc stated on Thursday that his absence from the current Champions Trophy was primarily due to a sore ankle, but “personal views” also played a role.For the 50-over event in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, the 35-year-old was a surprising exclusion from an Australian team that was already…

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…