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'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

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.

AAP · Feb 27, 2025

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.

Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2025

Disappointment turns to triumph for cleared Kuhnemann

Matt Kuhnemann says he was disappointed to be reported for having a suspect action, before being cleared by the ICC and allowed to return to bowling.

AAP · Feb 27, 2025

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 · Feb 26, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025

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 · Feb 26, 2025

Ponting lauds Australia’s gritty Champions Trophy run without star pacers

NEW DELHI: ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting expressed confidence in Australia's performance despite the absence of star pace trio Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazelwood.

The Times of India · Feb 26, 2025

Spinner Kuhnemann's bowling action cleared by ICC

Test spinner Matt Kuhnemann has been cleared after his bowling action was deemed legal by global cricket authorities following biomechanical testing.

AAP · Feb 26, 2025

'Hopefully better things will follow' - Jasprit Bumrah on his stellar 2024

Jasprit Bumrah is not playing the Champions Trophy, but he was the International Cricket Council's (ICC) special guest last Sunday, when India played Pakistan in Dubai and India's premier pacer was presented his ICC awards in a small ceremony before the match.

The Times of India · Feb 26, 2025