Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott provided an unexpected dose of humour during his pre-match press conference ahead of their Asia Cup 2025 clash with Bangladesh at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Asked whether Bangladesh would feel the pressure going into the contest, Trott confidently replied that they would—before cheekily adding that Bangladesh had “already won the […]

Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has picked Afghanistan’s probable XI for the 2025 Asia Cup. He added that the tournament could see an India-Afghanistan final if Sri Lanka doesn’t play well. The 2025 Asia Cup will take place in the UAE from September 9 onwards. Afghanistan will play the first match against […]

Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has said that the 2025 Asia Cup presents Afghanistan with a great opportunity to win a big title. While stating that Afghanistan performed well in the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2023 ODI World Cup, he also added that they are yet to win a major […]

The cricketing spotlight shifts to Sharjah as Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the UAE prepare to battle it out in a tri-nation T20I series starting on August 29. This short-format series presents the ideal opportunity for all three sides to refine their combinations ahead of the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to commence on September 9 in the […]

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 […]