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Champions Trophy Digest: Australia advance to semis; South Africa eye the last knockout spot as rain dents Afghanistan's hopes

Australia booked their place in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-finals after persistent rain in Lahore led to their Group B match against Afghanistan ending without a result on Friday. The washout handed Australia four points from three games, confirming their spot in the final four.

The Times of India

Australia into Champions Trophy semis after washout against Afghanistan

Teams share the points after rain halted Australia’s chase while Afghanistan could still qualify if England hammer South Africa

The Guardian - AU

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

Australia reach Champions Trophy semifinals after washout with Afghanistan, who are left to wait on South Africa result.

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American porn star Whitney Wright visits Afghanistan despite Taliban control

Whitney Wright caused uproar with a visit to Iran last year

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Stumping controversy avoided as Smith takes high ground

Steve Smith has taken the high ground in the Champions Trophy clash with Afghanistan, withdrawing a controversial stumping appeal.

AAP

England’s Mark Wood to see specialist amid knee ligament damage fears

The fast bowler Mark Wood felt the problem during the Afghanistan defeat and Rehan Ahmed could face South Africa on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

US Porn Actor Visits Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan, Sparks Controversy

US porn actor Whitney Wright's visit to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan sparks controversy and raises questions about her intentions.

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Washout steers Australia into Champions Trophy semis

Travis Head has blitzed a half-century in Lahore before rain washed out the Champions Trophy clash with Afghanistan to ensure Australia reached the semi-finals.

AAP

Champions Trophy: How ILT20 prepared the high-flying Afghanistan players

As Afghanistan continue to make waves in international cricket, the impact of franchise leagues like the International League T20 (ILT20) on the team's growth has become increasingly evident. The ongoing ICC Champions Trophy has seen several Afghan players, including Gulbadin Naib, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, carrying their…

The Times of India

Afghanistan v Australia abandoned due to rain at Champions Trophy – as it happened

Over-by-over report: The match was washed out with Australia well in control, a share of the points guaranteeing them a place in the semi-finals

The Guardian - AU

Champions Trophy: Australia prepared but wary of Afghanistan's 'skill level'

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…

The Times of India

Champions Trophy: South Africa look to seal semifinal spot against struggling England

NEW DELHI: Top-ranked South Africa will play a struggling England in a high-stakes Champions Trophy match in Karachi on Saturday in an attempt to establish their supremacy and guarantee a position in the last four as the fight for the semifinals heats up in Group B.

The Times of India

'Younis Khan said no to Pakistan cricket to work with Afghanistan'

Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan's decision to mentor Afghanistan's national team instead of working with Pakistan during the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has sparked debate, with ex-wicketkeeper Rashid Latif claiming financial reasons played a role in his choice.

The Times of India

Afghanistan vs Australia Live Streaming, Lahore weather report: When and where to watch AFG vs AUS in Champions Trophy 2025

After a dramatic eight-run victory against England, Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has set his sights on defeating Australia to secure a semi-final spot at the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy.

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Champions Trophy Digest: Afghanistan face Australia with an eye on semi-finals; hosts Pakistan exit in disappointment

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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Marnus: Aussies want to silence crowd, not rely on rain

Marnus Labuschagne knows rain in Lahore could ease Australia into the Champions Trophy semi-finals - but he'd rather they go out and beat Afghanistan.

Al Jazeera

Afghanistan vs Australia – ICC Champions Trophy: Match time, points, teams

The teams meet in a virtual knockout with a semifinal spot on the line and their cricket boards at loggerheads.

The Guardian - UK

UK is ‘hostile environment’ for Afghans amid rise in refusal of asylum claims, lawyer says

In the last quarter of 2024, 2,000 Afghan asylum seekers had their claims refused, up from 48 in the same period in 2023

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Champions Trophy: Pakistan vs Bangladesh match called off due to rain

Persistent rain in Rawalpindi washed out the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, Read further on Dynmite News:

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Border Dispute Causes Trade Disruption At Torkham Crossing

The closure of the Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan due to a border dispute has led to trade disruptions and stranded individuals, ...

The Independent UK

Nearly a weeklong closure of Pakistan-Afghanistan border crossing disrupts trade, movement of people

Officials say a nearly week-long closure of a key crossing on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border has disrupted bilateral trade and the movement of people

The Times of India

Champions Trophy: 'You think we came here to play only Maxwell!' - says irked Afghanistan captain ahead of Australia clash

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.

The Independent UK

Who could succeed Jos Buttler after England white-ball captain steps down?

Buttler will step down after a disastrous Champions Trophy campaign

The Independent UK

Afghanistan vs Australia LIVE: Cricket score and updates from ICC Champions Trophy

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The Times of India

Champions Trophy: 'Afghanistan are never going to be taken lightly ever again'

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.

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