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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 · Feb 28, 2025

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.

Al Jazeera · Feb 28, 2025

American porn star Whitney Wright visits Afghanistan despite Taliban control

Whitney Wright caused uproar with a visit to Iran last year

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2025

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 · Feb 28, 2025

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 · Feb 28, 2025

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 · Feb 28, 2025

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 · Feb 28, 2025

'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 · Feb 28, 2025

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.

The Times of India · Feb 28, 2025

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…

The Times of India · Feb 28, 2025