Australia’s middle-order batter Marnus Labuschagne has shared his desire to silence the crowd, which will likely be heavily in Afghanistan’s side when they play against each other on Friday at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. He also said that he wishes Australia finish at the top spot in their pool as well. Speaking to reporters […]

Former India player Aakash Chopra has applauded Afghanistan for knocking England out of the 2025 Champions Trophy. He added that the 2019 ODI World Cup champions had big names in their team but failed to deliver as well. However, Afghanistan set England a 326-run target after opting to bat first in a 2025 Champions Trophy […]

Dethroned Pakistan wicket-keeper Rashid Latif dropped a bombshell about great hitter Younis Khan, stating he rejected a stint with the Pakistan cricket team for mentoring Afghanistan. Younis is currently working as Afghanistan’s team mentor in Champions Trophy 2025 and was hired on the eve of the tournament to gain insights into Pakistani playing conditions. Considering […]

Former India player Aakash Chopra is eager to watch the 2025 Champions Trophy match between Afghanistan and South Africa. He stated that the winner of the game will qualify for the semi-finals as well. However, Afghanistan and South Africa will take on each other in the first Group B game of the 2025 Champions Trophy […]

Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has said that Afghanistan’s strategy in the 2025 Champions Trophy could be to attack the opposite lineups with their spinners as well. He also said that they could reach the semi-finals on the back of their spin-bowling attack as well. However, the 2025 Champions Trophy will take […]

Former India player Aakash Chopra has chosen Afghanistan’s spin attack as their biggest strength ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. He also added that the Asian team will likely field four potent spinners in their playing XI as well. The Champions Trophy 2025 will be played in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 onwards as […]

Former India player Aakash Chopra has said that the lack of quality pacers is one of Afghanistan’s weaknesses heading into the Champions Trophy 2025 as well. He also said that Fazalhaq Farooqi was the only quality seamer in their lineup as well. However, Afghanistan are placed in Group B alongside Australia, England, and South Africa […]

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 one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand has been abandoned without a ball being bowled in Greater Noida. However, because of that, the New Zealand team didn’t have good practice as they will play all-important World Test Championship matches against Sri Lanka and India. And, coaches felt it was “frustrating” and “disappointing” as well. […]

Despite facing New Zealand for the first time in the longer format and the significant gap in experience between the two teams, Rahmat Shah said that he is confident that Afghanistan will provide a strong challenge as well. Playing in Noida, where Afghanistan has previously played six T20Is and five ODIs, helps them with familiarity, […]