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Jos Buttler admits stakes high for England and his captaincy against Afghanistan

Captain Jos Buttler said he hoped to banish negative thoughts from his side as England look to get back on track after opening defeat

The Guardian - UK

England captain Jos Buttler admits stakes are high ahead of Afghanistan clash

Buttler’s side, who have lost 17 in 24 and have surrendered both white-ball World Cups in that period, must win Wednesday’s Champions Trophy match.

The Independent UK

England vs Afghanistan: A pivotal Group B match to keep Champions Trophy dreams alive

A struggling England must secure a win against Afghanistan in their crucial group B Champions Trophy match on Wednesday to keep their tournament hopes alive. Both teams face elimination risks if defeated, as South Africa and Australia have already secured points.

The Times of India

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa beat Afghanistan by 107 runs

South Africa beat Afghanistan by 107 runs as the teams open their Champions Trophy accounts in Karachi, Pakistan.

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Champions Trophy: Ton-up Ryan Rickelton, pacers shine in South Africa's clinical win over Afghanistan in Karachi

NEW DELHI: Ryan Rickelton achieved his first ODI century as South Africa defeated Afghanistan by 107 runs in the Champions Trophy at Karachi on Friday.

The Times of India

Injury scare! Heinrich Klaasen ruled out of Champions Trophy opener vs Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: South Africa’s star wicketkeeper-batter was absent from the playing XI in the team’s opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against Afghanistan in Karachi on Friday.

The Times of India

Exclusive: 'Nothing to worry about ...', says Ibrahim Zadran ahead of Afghanistan vs South Africa Champions Trophy clash

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan enter the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy aiming to continue their trend of upsetting top-tier teams - a skill they've honed in recent years. In the 2023 ODI World Cup, they stunned England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, while in the 2024 T20 World Cup, they made history by…

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Shubman Gill dethrones Babar Azam to claim No. 1 spot in ICC ODI rankings

NEW DELHI: India's vice-captain Shubman Gill has overtaken Pakistan's Babar Azam to become the top-ranked ODI batter in the latest ICC rankings, released just ahead of the Champions Trophy.

The Times of India

2025 Champions Trophy prediction: India to win competition for third time

Follow our cricket betting tips as the 2025 Champions Trophy gets underway on Wednesday

The Independent UK

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan lose warm-up match to New Zealand

New Zealand defeat Afghanistan by two wickets in Karachi ahead of their Champions Trophy opener against hosts Pakistan.

Al Jazeera

Champions Trophy 2025: Beleaguered Australia still strong contenders from Group B

NEW DELHI: Australia will be without several key players, including their talismanic skipper Pat Cummins, yet they remain strong title contenders for the ICC Champions Trophy. Their impressive track record in global tournaments and ability to bounce back from any situation make them a formidable and dangerous side. Australia, who…

The Times of India

Champions Trophy 2025 All Team Squads: Full Players List and Updates

NEW DELHI: The ICC Champions Trophy is set to begin in Pakistan on February 19, marking its return after an eight-year gap. The marquee tournament will feature the top eight men’s ODI teams competing for the prestigious title. The teams are divided into two groups, with the top two from…

The Times of India

'Not just one or two guys; everyone played a part': Captain Rashid Khan as MI Cape Town clinch maiden SA20 title

MI Cape Town stormed to their first-ever SA20 title with a dominant performance at a packed Wanderers Stadium on Saturday, spearheaded by a sensational bowling display from Kagiso Rabada. The fast bowler ripped through the Sunrisers Eastern Cape batting lineup, finishing with figures of 4/25 as MI Cape Town defended…

The Times of India

Rashid Khan breaks Dwayne Bravo's record to become highest T20 wicket-taker

NEW DELHI: Rashid Khan has etched his name in history as the highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket, surpassing all others following MI Cape Town's victory over Paarl Royals in the SA20 semi-final.

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Neutral ground, high stakes: MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals ready for SA20 Qualifier

TimesofIndia.com in Gqeberha: MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals both had flawless campaigns at home in the league stage of the SA20. Five games, five wins. Both teams came to Newlands and Boland Park, and went back without adding any points to their tally. In the SA20, where bonus points…

The Times of India

'It's been a special season so far': George Linde after MI Cape Town triumph over Durban's Super Giants in SA20

MI Cape Town electrified a packed Newlands on Saturday evening with a dominant bonus-point victory over Durban's Super Giants, thrilling fans with a clinical all-round performance.

The Times of India

Rohit Sharma captain, four Indians in ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma, who led India to their second ICC T20 World Cup title, has been named the skipper of the ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year 2024. The team, which reflects India's dominance in the format, also features Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya among its…

The Times of India

SA20: MI Cape Town triumph in Cape Derby with 33-run victory over Paarl Royals

MI Cape Town delighted a packed Newlands crowd with a dominant 33-run victory over neighbours Paarl Royals in the first Cape Derby of the SA20 Season 3 on Monday. Against the stunning backdrop of a sunset over Table Mountain, the home side delivered a near-flawless performance to claim the derby…

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Al Jazeera

UK politicians urge England to boycott Afghanistan at Champions Trophy

In response, ECB proposes an ‘ICC-wide’ action against Afghanistan over the Taliban’s crackdown on women.

The Independent UK

England reject calls to boycott Afghanistan match, saying cricket is ‘source of hope’

England are set to face Afghanistan in Lahore, Pakistan on 26 February

The Times of India

'I haven't touched the red-ball in last three years': Rashid Khan on memorable Test return

NEW DELHI: Rashid Khan made a stunning return to Test cricket with a seven-wicket haul, earning the Man of the Match award as Afghanistan secured a 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second Test at the Queen Sports Club on Monday.

The Times of India

Sikandar Raza, Newman Nyamhuri share spoils as Zimbabwe bowl out Afghanistan for 157 in second Test

NEW DELHI: Zimbabwe's experienced campaigner Sikandar Raza and young talent Newman Nyamhuri on Thursday claimed three wickets apiece, restricting Afghanistan to 157 runs on Day 1 of the second Test in Bulawayo.

The Times of India

Ghazanfar added to Afghanistan's squad for upcoming Tests against Zimbabwe

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan have included spinner AM Ghazanfar in their Test squad for the Zimbabwe series, commencing in Bulawayo on Thursday. The selection follows news of Rashid Khan's absence from the Boxing Day fixture due to personal matters.

The Guardian - AU

Top Afghan cricketers urge Taliban to reverse ban on women’s medical education

Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi have spoken out, as international cricket grapples with how to best address human rights concerns in the country

Al Jazeera

Afghanistan’s Rashid, Nabi urge Taliban to revoke ban on women’s education

The star cricketers were responding to reports that the Taliban had forbidden females from receiving medical education.

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