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Ex-India Star's Big 'Opportunity' Verdict On Afghanistan Ahead Of Champions Trophy

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has backed Afghanistan to surprise a few teams at the upcoming Champions Trophy, set to get underway on February 19 in Pakistan and the UAE. Afghanistan are placed in the group of death, consisting of powerhouses Australia, England and South Africa. Chopra feels Afghanistan have "unlimited opportunities" despite a tough group stage fixture list. He suggested that Afghanistan have a great chance of upsetting England, especially considering the latter's recent struggles against spin bowling.

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Act After Completing Century Sums Up His Recent Struggles

India captain Rohit Sharma swam against the current, back into form, after months of tumbling performances across formats in international cricket, hitting a swashbuckling century in the second ODI against England in Cuttack on Sunday. Rohit led India's charge with the bat as England posted a challenging total of 304 runs on the board. The skipper produced an effortless, show, suggesting that he wasn't really out of form during the period of a rut. Even while batting in the nineties, Rohit looked unfazed and batted with absolute ease, as if he had gotten the better of his nerves.

Big Blow For England As New RCB Recruit Gets Ruled Out Of Champions Trophy

England suffered a major setback ahead of the Champions Trophy as promising all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of the tournament due to a hamstring injury, skipper Jos Buttler has confirmed. "I'm pretty sure he's been ruled out of the Champions Trophy, to be honest," Buttler said after their four-wicket defeat to India in the second ODI in Cuttack on Sunday. The deadline to submit the final squads for the Champions Trophy is Wednesday.

"Good Things Happen...": Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya Post Tributes As Rohit Sharma Hits Century

Rohit Sharma marked his return to form with the bat as he slammed a superb century in the second ODI between India and England in Cuttack. Rohit played a swashbuckling innings of 119 in just 90 balls, as India made a chase of 305 look easy, achieving the target with more than five overs to spare. It was Rohit's first ODI century since against Afghanistan during the 2023 World Cup, ending a 487-day streak without a ton in the format. Mumbai Indians teammates Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya wrote in tribute to Rohit after his knock.

Three Indian Davis Cup Stars Granted Delhi Open 2025 Main Draw Wildcards

The organiser of the Delhi Open -- an ATP Challenger event -- on Saturday announced wild card entries for three Davis Cuppers -- Sasikumar Mukund, Ramkumar Ramanathan and young Karan Singh -- in the men's singles main draw. Youngster Chirag Duhan, Aryan Shah, who were part of the Davis Cup training camp have been given wild cards for the qualifying event, along with Aditya Govila, and Sidharth Rawat. Former World No. 31 Lloyd Harris and 2019 junior Wimbledon champion Shintaro Mochizuki will be among the top 8 seeds at the ATP Challenger 75 event, returning for its fifth edition at the DLTA Complex from February 10-16.

Harbhajan Singh Faces Off Against Shoaib Akhtar, Ignites Indo-Pak Rivalry Ahead Of Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy 2025 is less than two weeks away and the hype is getting greater. Former cricketers have also joined the act, with the latest coming from former India spinner Harbhajan Singh and former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar. Fierce rivals on the pitch during their playing days, the duo jokingly reignited the flames ahead of the ILT20 2025 final. With India facing Pakistan in Dubai on February 23, the two faced off in a rather fun manner two weeks prior.

"Dimaag Kidhar Hai Tera?" Rohit Sharma Tears Into India Star Harshit Rana Over Needless Act. Watch

India captain Rohit Sharma scolded young pacer Harshit Rana after his needles act in the ongoing second ODI against England in Cuttack. The incident happened on the penultimate delivery of the 32 over as Harshit's wild throw cost the team four extra runs. It was needles throw from Harshit as England captain Jos Buttler was well inside his crease. In the end, Harshit's throw not only missed the stumps and wicketkeeper KL Rahul, it also ended up hitting the boundary rope.

"If There's 1 Percent Chance...": BCCI's Stance Explained As Jasprit Bumrah Starts Rehab

The Indian cricket team is 2-0 up in the 3-match series against England but there still remains a few worries with respect to the ICC Champions Trophy preparedness. The biggest worry for the Indian team management is the fitness of marquee pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who hasn't played competitive cricket since the 5th Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney. With the deadline to finalise the ICC Champions Trophy squad coming, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is in a race against time to finalise their plans for Bumrah.

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Ex-India Star's Big 'Opportunity' Verdict On Afghanistan Ahead Of Champions Trophy

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Act After Completing Century Sums Up His Recent Struggles

Big Blow For England As New RCB Recruit Gets Ruled Out Of Champions Trophy

"Good Things Happen...": Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya Post Tributes As Rohit Sharma Hits Century

Three Indian Davis Cup Stars Granted Delhi Open 2025 Main Draw Wildcards

Harbhajan Singh Faces Off Against Shoaib Akhtar, Ignites Indo-Pak Rivalry Ahead Of Champions Trophy

"Dimaag Kidhar Hai Tera?" Rohit Sharma Tears Into India Star Harshit Rana Over Needless Act. Watch

"If There's 1 Percent Chance...": BCCI's Stance Explained As Jasprit Bumrah Starts Rehab