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WI should take leaf out of Afghanistan's book to improve: Vivian Richards

"Annoyed" and "hurt" with the absence of West Indies in the Champions Trophy, the legendary Sir Vivian Richards wants the Caribbean side to take a leaf out of Afghanistan's book to re-establish themselves as a force in world cricket. West Indies and Sri Lanka, the two former ODI World Cup and Champions Trophy winning sides, failed to make the cut for the eight-team event being played in Pakistan and Dubai. "I'm just hoping that my West Indies team can take a leaf out of these guys' book, because there is a passion and energy that the Afghanis have brought to the game," Richards, who is the governing council member of the International Masters League, told media on Sunday. "They haven't been in the cricket world for so long as maybe some other teams around the world, but just their fighting spirit. To me, the ability to learn as the years go by, that would have given them the experience that's needed in order for them to be where they're at," he said in a virtual interaction. When y

Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa, Afghanistan SF qualification scenarios

Afghanistan face an almost impossible path to the semi-finals, needing one hell of a result to overturn their Net Run Rate (NRR) of -0.99.

Afghans fight back as Atal's resilience, Omarzai's blitz lift total to 273

On a sluggish pitch, Atal anchored the innings after early setbacks, but it was Omarzai's fearless fireworks that turned the tide late in the innings

Champions Trophy 2025: AFG vs AUS playing 11, live match time, streaming

Star Sports 2 HD/SD will live telecast the AFG vs AUS match in India with English commentary, while Sports 18 1 HD/SD will telecast it with Hindi commentary.

Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Lahore weather forecast, hourly rain update

Australia won the toss and elected to bat first at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Champions Trophy 2025, AFG vs AUS pitch report, Lahore Stadium's key stats

The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium is known for favoring batters, which could lead to a high-scoring game. Winning the toss and opting to bat first might be a strategic move.

Champions Trophy 2025 live streaming: Where to watch AFG vs AUS live match?

JioHotstar in India will stream the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between Afghanistan and Australia on their app and website.

Champions Trophy Afghanistan vs Australia: Head-to-head stats in ICC events

This is Afghanistan's first appearance in the ICC Champions Trophy as they hope to write new chapters of history for themselves in the marquee tournament.

Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Check Afghanistan, Australia playing 11 today

For Australia, a win would guarantee their place in the semifinals and eliminate Afghanistan from contention with a game remaining in the group stage.

AFG vs AUS preview: Aussies, Afghans fight for a spot in semifinals

Eyeing a semifinal spot, Australia's historic pedigree in cricket's biggest tournaments will count for nothing when they run into an Afghanistan side that is fast cementing its place in the game's top table, in the Champions Trophy here on Friday. Basking in the afterglow of their memorable win over England at the Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday, Afghanistan have a realistic chance of making their second successive semifinals of a global event, less than a year after their entry into the last four stage of the T20 World Cup in the Americas. On the other hand, a win for Australia will secure their passage to the semifinals of the tournament while eliminating Afghanistan with a game to spare. However, it is easier said than done. For one, for all their firepower in batting, Australia are without their three leading fast bowlers in Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood. The trio's absence was felt as England racked up a 350-plus total in their tournament opener before the Aussie

AFG vs ENG HIGHLIGHTS, Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan held on to their nerves to knock ENG out

AFG vs ENG HIGHLIGHTS: Ibrahim Zadran historic 177 runs innings worked the trick as Afghanistan lived to see another day in ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Champions Trophy Group B: AUS, SA, ENG, AFG qualification scenario

Both the semifinal spots from Group B of the ICC Champions Trophy are still up for grabs

Champions Trophy 2025 points table: ENG, AFG, AUS, SA rankings and stats

Afghanistan will be looking to spring another upset against the Three Lions on February 26 as the battle for the final four intensifies in Group B.

Can Afghanistan defend 326 vs ENG? Check successful run chases in Lahore

If England chase down the target set by Afghanistan, it will be the third-highest successful run chase at this venue

ENG vs AFG live streaming: Where to watch today's Champions Trophy match?

The two sides have had similar experiences in Group B, with both suffering defeats in their opening matches.

Champions Trophy, AFG vs ENG Playing 11: What will be both teams' XI today?

England vs Afghanistan Playing 11: England have made a forced change, with all-rounder Brydon Carse ruled out due to injury. He has been replaced by Jamie Overton

Ibrahim Zadran becomes first Afghan player to score 100 in Champions Trophy

The previous best score for Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy was by Rahmat Shah, who scored 90 runs against South Africa.

Champions Trophy 2025, AFG vs ENG pitch report, Lahore Stadium's key stats

Conditions in Lahore are expected to be slightly cooler than the first match there as a little chance of rain is also around the ground.

Saddened by plight of women in AFG but tomorrow's game offers hope: Buttler

England captain Jos Buttler says he and his teammates are saddened by the plight of women in Afghanistan but have decided to play the side from the Taliban-ruled country as sport offers hope in tough times. The Taliban took over the reins of Afghanistan in 2021 and banned women's sports besides restricting their access to education and work. Last month, a group of British lawmakers had urged the England cricket team to boycott the Champions Trophy fixture against Afghanistan as a sign of protest against the treatment meted out to women in the country. On the eve of the game, Buttler was asked what made him and his team comfortable to go ahead with the game. "I'm taking a lot of advice from lots of experts. I think credit must go to Rob Key and the ECB they've been very, very good at supporting me and all the players and giving us information and education around this and making it an ECB decision," said Buttler. "We're very saddened by the plight of women and girls in Afghanistan

Champions Trophy 2025: AFG vs ENG Playing 11, live match time, streaming

Afghanistan vs England Playing 11: England made one forced change in their playing 11 while Afghanistan remained unchanged from the previous match.