Jake Fraser-McGurk, an inexperienced top-order batter, is one potential replacement for Short, should Australia need to adjust their side.
Mohammed Shami's participation in India's upcoming Champions Trophy match against New Zealand remains uncertain as he continues to manage a slight calf issue
Pant has not been included in the playing XI for the last two group matches, with KL Rahul taking over the wicketkeeping duties. Rahul has excelled behind the stumps and has been decent with the bat.
Given their current position, Rahul mentioned that he hadn't really thought about it when asked if the team was in a content or comfortable state.
The match between South Africa and England is the last Group B match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
England, already knocked out, will aim to spoil South Africa's party in Karachi on Saturday.
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.
Buttler admitted that his decision was influenced by England's premature exit from the Champions Trophy, following consecutive defeats to Australia and Afghanistan
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
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.
Australia won the toss and elected to bat first at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
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.
JioHotstar in India will stream the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between Afghanistan and Australia on their app and website.
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.
For Australia, a win would guarantee their place in the semifinals and eliminate Afghanistan from contention with a game remaining in the group stage.
A senior Pakistan government official has said that he will request Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to take up the matter of the country's cricket team's disappointing performance in the Champions Trophy in Parliament and the Federal Cabinet. The (Pakistan) Cricket Board is an independent institution. They can do as they please, which they have. And what they've done, I will request the Prime Minister to discuss the matter in the Cabinet and Parliament, Rana Sanaullah, the advisor to the PM on Political and Public Affairs, told Geo TV channel. Hosts Pakistan's campaign in the marquee tournament ended prematurely with big defeats to New Zealand (by 60 runs) and India (by six wickets). Their inconsequential last group match against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi was called off without a ball being bowled due to incessant rain. Sanaullah, a former federal and provincial minister, and a senior member of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League (N) party, made it clear that the caretaker government ...
South African top-order batter Rassie van der Dussen said one doesn't "have to be a rocket scientist to know" that India are "definitely" in an advantageous position being based in Dubai for the ongoing Champions Trophy, but their knowledge of the conditions could also put them under pressure to fully exploit it. Rohit Sharma's men are playing all their matches in Dubai, and even the final will be held there if the team goes the distance, while the rest of the teams have to criss-cross Pakistan for their matches. "It's definitely an advantage. I saw that Pakistan was commenting about it, but it's definitely an advantage. If you can stay in one place, stay in one hotel, practise in the same facilities, play in the same stadium, on the same pitches every time, it's definitely an advantage," van der Dussen was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo. South Africa will play their last group game against England on Friday. "I don't think you have to be a rocket scientist to know that. The onus
Gill is in sublime form, having amassed nearly 300 runs in India's recent three-match ODI series against England. He carried that momentum into the Champions Trophy
Pakistan is expected to exclude Haris Rauf from the playing 11 for the final game against Bangladesh after two underwhelming outings so far in the competition
JioHotstar will live stream the match between Pakistan and Bangladesh from Rawalpindi in India