Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has noted that Afghanistan have great chance heading into the Champions Trophy 2025. He opined that they have can win against England, considering the latter’s recent struggles against spin. However, Afghanistan are placed in Group B alongside England, Australia, and South Africa in the Champions Trophy. However, the ICC event will take place in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 onwards. They will begin their campaign against the Proteas in Karachi on February 21 as well.

In a video shared on his YouTube channel ‘Aakash Chopra,’ he said, “The opportunities are unlimited. You otherwise talk about the group of death. However, just think about England. England don’t know how to play spin at all. Don’t ask how bad their situation is. They are unable to play straight balls properly. Sometimes the AQI comes in between, that they are unable to see the ball. Not that Pakistan’s AQI is much better. You don’t see that much might in batting for them to take down spin. How many players can do that for England?”

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In the same video, Aakash Chopra shared that Afghanistan have a good chance against Australia as well in the Champions Trophy 2025 as well.

“If I look towards Australia, they have Travis Head and Steve Smith, but they have their own problems. Their fast-bowling attack has gotten depleted suddenly. Marcus Stoinis has suddenly announced his retirement. So you don’t feel scared looking at Australia. Australia are the world champions in this format but you see opportunity. The same is the case with South Africa. They have had an outstanding record in ICC events for the last little while, they have reached the latter stages, but the truth is that can also surrender against spin. Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller and Aiden Markram play well but they can get stuck,” Aakash Chopra concluded.