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Steve Smith Hails Bowlers After Australia Book Champions Trophy Semifinals Berth

Australia's stand-in skipper Steve Smith lavished praise on his disciplined bowlers after the team secured a semi-final spot in the ongoing Champions Trophy following a rain-abandoned match against Afghanistan on Friday. Australia was in control at 109/1 in 12.5 overs, chasing 274, when a downpour left the field waterlogged. Following a two-hour delay, the match was called off, ensuring Australia's qualification with four points. "That's what we were after in the start, to finish in the top two and qualify for the semis. I thought the guys did a good job, made good changes and took wickets in the middle. Did well to restrict them to 270 and we were in a good position," said Smith in the post-match interaction with the broadcaster.

Australia Enter Champions Trophy Semifinals After Washout Against Afghanistan

Australia entered the semifinals of the Champions Trophy after their crucial Group B clash against Afghanistan was called off due to rain in Lahore on Friday. The match was halted by a downpour when Australia were 109 for 1 in 12.5 overs, chasing a target of 274. Despite the ground staffs' efforts to clear the field, several pools of water remained on the pitch and the umpires ultimately declared the match abandoned after an inspection. The interruption came just an hour before the cut-off time for completing the match.

What Afghanistan-Australia Washout Means For Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinals Race

Australia qualified for the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals after their Group B match against Afghanistan was washed out in Lahore on Friday. Thanks to the result, Australia have 4 points from 3 matches while Afghanistan and South Africa both have 3 points each. However, South Africa have played one game less and they will take on England in their final Group B encounter on Saturday. If South Africa win the game, they will join Australia in the semifinals as the group-topper with 5 points.

Australia reach Champions Trophy semis after Lahore washout

LAHORE, Pakistan : Australia sailed into the Champions Trophy semi-finals after their final Group B match against Afghanistan was abandoned at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.

"It Feels Odd...": On CSK Comeback For IPL 2025, Candid R Ashwin Breaks Silence

One of the big moves of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction was five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) buying back one of their original stars in the form of spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Now 37, Ashwin returns to the franchise for the first time in a decade, having last played for them in 2015. With less than a month to go till the start of IPL 2025, Ashwin is already with CSK, participating in one of their training camps, and expressed how he has been feeling upon his 'homecoming'.

"To End India's Spin Domination": R Ashwin Attacks ICC Over ODI Rule Change

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin is against the usage of two new balls and five fielders outside the circle in One-Day Internationals. He has urged ICC to get rid of the them in order to make cricket an even contest between bat and ball. He has also raised concerns over the future of ODI cricket if these two rules continue to exist. "Before this Afghanistan versus England match, I was wondering whether there is any future for ODI cricket. Let's be very honest with it. In T20Is, there is so much crowd engagement, and consumption is high because it ends inside four hours. I feel Test cricket will excel more once the first-class structure of teams like Afghanistan improves," Ashwin said on his YouTube channel Ash Ki Baat.

Jos Buttler Drops Big Bombshell, To Step Down As England Captain After....

Jos Buttler said on Friday he is to step down as England's white-ball captain after a disastrous Champions Trophy campaign ended with them failing to reach the semi-finals. "I'm going to stand down as England captain, it's the right decision for me and the team," the 34-year-old said at a press conference. "And hopefully somebody else can come in and work closely alongside (Brendon McCullum) to take the team back to where it needs to be." Buttler said: "It was quite clear that this tournament was going to be important results-wise for my captaincy" and felt he had "reached the end of the road". England have lost 15 of their last 21 one-day internationals.

Buttler steps down as England white-ball captain after Champions Trophy exit

England batter Jos Buttler stepped down as the country's limited-overs captain on Friday, days after their group stage exit from the ICC Champions Trophy.

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Steve Smith Hails Bowlers After Australia Book Champions Trophy Semifinals Berth

Australia Enter Champions Trophy Semifinals After Washout Against Afghanistan

What Afghanistan-Australia Washout Means For Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinals Race

Australia reach Champions Trophy semis after Lahore washout

"It Feels Odd...": On CSK Comeback For IPL 2025, Candid R Ashwin Breaks Silence

"To End India's Spin Domination": R Ashwin Attacks ICC Over ODI Rule Change

Jos Buttler Drops Big Bombshell, To Step Down As England Captain After....

Buttler steps down as England white-ball captain after Champions Trophy exit