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Afghanistan wins toss and elects to bat against Australia in must-win Champions Trophy game

LAHORE: Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the coin toss under overcast conditions and elected to bat in Afghanistan’s must-win last Group B game of the Champions Trophy against Australia on Friday. Afghanistan made a big turnaround in the tournament when it eliminated England with a stunning eight-run victory at the same venue on Wednesday. Afghanistan, which lost the first match to South Africa by 107 runs, went with the same playing XI for the third successive game and banked on three spinners — Mohammad Nabi, Noor Ahmad and ace leg-spinner Rashid Khan. Australia has three points from its record-breaking 352-run chase against England and a point from its washout game against South Africa at Rawalpindi. Australia named an unchanged side. New Zealand and India have already qualified for the semifinals from Group A with host Pakistan and Bangladesh eliminated. Lineups: Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi Australia: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith (captain), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson

"Can't Tolerate...": Wasim Akram Breaks Silence After Yograj Singh's Vile "Should Be Ashamed" Dig

One of the greatest cricketers the game has seen, Wasim Akram was asked the big question during a discussion at a Pakistan-based cricket analysis show amid the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy. Upon seeing the Pakistan team's underwhelming performances in the showpiece event, questions have been raised over the nation's retired stars' reluctance to help the struggling current stars. Yograj Singh, a former India cricketer and also the father of Yuvraj Singh, publicly asked the likes of Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar and others about their decision to remain behind the scenes and not jump into the coaching arena to help the players.

"What Is My Future?": Wasim Akram's Hilarious Future-Teller Story Sums Up Pakistan's Situation

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram lost cool after his side's six-wicket loss to India in the Champions Trophy on Sunday. Virat Kohli slammed his 51st ODI ton as India made a mockery of Pakistan's 242-run target at the Dubai International Stadium. This was India's 17th win over Pakistan in 21 matches at the events organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC). While analysing the match, Akram summed up the situation of Pakistan cricket with a hilarious future-teller's story, insisting that they are used to losing to India.

Mohammad Hafeez Suggests Foreigner As PCB Chairman After Champions Trophy Debacle, TV Anchors Do This

The Pakistan cricket team is going through a tough time ever since its poor show in Champions Trophy 2025. The Mohammad Rizwan-led side faced an early exit from the tournament after losing two of its three group matches and finishing last in their group. Pakistan lost to New Zealand by 60 runs in the opening clash of the event before suffering a six-wicket defeat at the hands of arch-rivals India. Their last match, which was against Bangladesh, was washed out due to rain. The host team got a point for the abandoned game but it could not stop it from suffering the huge embarrassment of ending its campaign at the last position in Group A.

Real Madrid vs Barcelona Legends Match To Be Held In India In April. Luis Figo, Rivaldo Confirmed

Football greats Portugal's Luis Figo, World Cup-winning Brazillian midfielder Rivaldo and Spanish forward Fernando Morientes will feature in an exhibition match between Real Madrid and Barcelona legends on April 6. The "Legends Faceoff" will be played at the DY Patil Stadium, the organisers said in a release. While Rivaldo, Figo and Morientes are already confirmed for the game, more superstars are set to be unveiled soon for the match to be organised by The Sports Front.

Ex-World Champion Indian Boxer Alleges Dowry Harassment, Lodges FIR Against Husband

Arjuna awardee and former world champion boxer Saweety Boora has lodged an FIR against her Asiad bronze-winning kabaddi player husband Deepak Hooda, accusing him and his family of assaulting her for dowry. The two got married in 2022. Boora has lodged the FIR against Hooda, also an Arjuna awardee, in Haryana's Hisar. "An FIR dated February 25 has been lodged based on the complaint given by Saweety Boora against her husband Deepak Hooda," Seema, SHO of women police station, Hisar, said on Thursday. When asked if Hooda has been asked to present his side, the SHO said, "We gave him notice 2-3 times, but he did not turn up." When PTI reached out to Hooda, he defended his absence by citing his health that has "taken a beating due to the trauma." "I have submitted a medical certificate and requested a later date. I will certainly go there (to the police station) but I won't make a negative comment against my wife. I have not been allowed to meet her," he said.

RCB Seek Redemption At Home Against Fatigued Delhi Capitals In WPL 2025

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be determined to give their home fans a parting victory over a fatigued Delhi Capitals outfit here on Saturday, before the Women's Premier League moves to Lucknow for its third leg. RCB had begun the third season of WPL with two wins in Vadodara, but their fortunes have nosedived since the tournament caravan shifted to their home ground M Chinnaswamy here. Three consecutive defeats, including a heartbreaking loss in the Super Over to UP Warriorz, have left them reeling.

Virat Kohli: The Numbers That Define The Journey To The 14,000 Club

He is unarguably amongst the three greatest ODI batters of all-time. His sustained excellence over the last 15 years speaks volumes of his ability and mastery of the 50-over format. On Sunday, Virat Kohli added another feather to his cap becoming the fastest batter to 14000 runs in ODI cricket. He also registered his 51st ODI hundred taking his overall tally of international tons to 82. We look back at some numbers which define Kohli's journey to Club 14K.

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Afghanistan wins toss and elects to bat against Australia in must-win Champions Trophy game

"Can't Tolerate...": Wasim Akram Breaks Silence After Yograj Singh's Vile "Should Be Ashamed" Dig

"What Is My Future?": Wasim Akram's Hilarious Future-Teller Story Sums Up Pakistan's Situation

Mohammad Hafeez Suggests Foreigner As PCB Chairman After Champions Trophy Debacle, TV Anchors Do This

Real Madrid vs Barcelona Legends Match To Be Held In India In April. Luis Figo, Rivaldo Confirmed

Ex-World Champion Indian Boxer Alleges Dowry Harassment, Lodges FIR Against Husband

RCB Seek Redemption At Home Against Fatigued Delhi Capitals In WPL 2025

Virat Kohli: The Numbers That Define The Journey To The 14,000 Club