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Champions Trophy: Australia face Afghanistan with semifinal berth at stake

NEW DELHI: Australia are aiming for a semifinal slot, but their long history in cricket's biggest competitions will be for nothing when they face an Afghanistan team that is quickly solidifying its position at the top of the table in the Champions Trophy in Lahore on Friday.

The Times of India

Afghanistan's wins are not upsets anymore: Sachin Tendulkar

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 sea of congratulatory messages online, including from batting legend Sachin Tendulkar.

The Times of India

Champions Trophy Group B scenarios: Will Afghanistan spoil big brothers' party?

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.

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Champions Trophy Digest: England crash out, Afghanistan turn on the heat in Group B

Afghanistan have sent jitters into the Australian and South African camps in the Champions Trophy by putting England out of the tournament and announcing themselves as contenders for the two semifinal spots in Group B.

The Times of India

'One of the best ODI innings': Hashmatullah Shahidi hails Ibrahim Zadran

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.

The Times of India

Jos Buttler to weigh captaincy future after Champions Trophy exit

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.

The Times of India

Trump Calls For Recovery Of Billions In Equipment Left In Afghanistan

Former President Trump seeks to recover abandoned military equipment in Afghanistan post-withdrawal. Taliban seized billion worth of equipment. U.S. fac...

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Hegseth Says Pentagon Is Doing a 'Full Review' of 'Botched Withdrawal of Afghanistan'

Pete Hegseth reiterated that the Pentagon is doing a "full review" of the Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan ahead of Wednesday's Cabinet meeting.

Latin Times

Jos Buttler to consider position as England white-ball captain after early Champions Trophy exit

Buttler has now overseen three chastening major tournament performances in the last 18 months

Evening Standard

Michael Atherton expects Jos Buttler’s time as England captain to be over

Buttler’s side were eliminated from the Champions trophy after losing to Afghanistan.

The Independent UK

Jos Buttler will take time to assess his future as captain after England exit

England were knocked out of the Champions Trophy after losing to Afghanistan in Lahore.

The Independent UK

Afghans KO England in Champs Trophy, now aim at Aussies

Afghanistan have knocked England out of the tournament in a Champions Trophy sensation -- and will now seek to do the same to Australia.

AAP

What now for England and Jos Buttler after Champions Trophy exit?

An eight-run defeat to Afghanistan continued a worrying downward trend in white-ball cricket.

The Independent UK

Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai shine as Afghanistan knock England out of Champions Trophy

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.

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The Independent UK

Trump says he wants to get back the military equipment left in Afghanistan after chaotic troop withdrawal in 2021

Retrieving the equipment in question would require re-invading Afghanistan four years after the U.S. ended a two-decade war there

The Guardian - UK

England crash out of Champions Trophy after nail-biting defeat by Afghanistan

A brave innings from Joe Root failed to save England from crashing out of the Champions Trophy following a nail-biting defeat against Afghanistan

Evening Standard

England crash out of Champions Trophy early as Afghanistan defeat deepens ODI woes

Dramatic chase falls narrowly short as Jos Buttler’s side exit at group stage to leave major questions over captaincy

The Independent UK

England eliminated from Champions Trophy after defeat by Afghanistan

Jos Buttler’s side lost by eight runs in Lahore leaving his position as captain in jeopardy

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The Conversation

How Trump the ‘master deal-maker’ failed when it came to negotiating with the Taliban in Afghanistan

News that Ukraine may be ready to sign a deal granting the US joint development rights to its minerals in the hope of a future security guarantee may be seen as a win by Donald Trump’s supporters who criticised Joe Biden’s unconditional support for Ukraine. After all, whether and how…

The Independent UK

Voices: Has English cricket no shame? Playing Afghanistan is a disgrace

COMMENT: If England’s governing body had any backbone, they would have refused this match, writes Gemma Abbott. And if the ICC had any principles, Afghanistan would have been sidelined until it respected the basic rights of all its citizens

The Independent UK

England chase 326 against Afghanistan after Ibrahim Zadran’s stunning 177

Defeat in Lahore would see England exit the Champions Trophy.

The Times of India

Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran breaks all-time Champions Trophy record against England

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 Ben…

The Times of India

Champions Trophy: Jofra Archer becomes fastest England bowler to ...

NEW DELHI: Jofra Archer etched his name in the record books, becoming the fastest England bowler to claim 50 ODI wickets during the Group B clash against Afghanistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Gaddafi Stadium.

The Independent UK

Flash floods kill 21 members of two families in Afghanistan

Families on picnic swept into ravine amid sudden downpour and hailstorm

The Guardian - UK

England lose must-win game against Afghanistan by eight runs: Champions Trophy cricket – as it happened

Over-by-over report: England’s hopes – and possibly Jos Buttler’s captaincy – ended despite valiant hundred from Joe Root in Lahore

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