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Shahid Afridi's Sharp Retort To Wasim Akram's "Drop 5-6 Players" Suggestion After Champions Trophy Exit

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has taken a swipe at legendary pacer Wasim Akram after the latter had suggested to drop a host of stars from the national team. Akram's remarks came after Pakistan's early exit from the Champions Trophy, following the defeats to New Zealand and India, respectively, in Group A. Pakistan failed to win a single game as their final group match against Bangladesh was washed out due to rain in Rawalpindi on Thursday.

What Happens If South Africa vs England Champions Trophy 2025 Match Gets Washed Out - Semi-Final Scenarios Explained

Having nearly secured a Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final spot, South Africa will take on England in their final league game on Saturday to put an official stamp on their entry. Australia have already made it to the semi-finals of the tournament from Group B, with the Proteas are just below them at the second spot in the points table. Unless the Temba Bavuma-led side loses to England by a massive margin, they will enter the semi-finals. This means a win, even by the narrowest margin, will be more than enough for them to play in the knockout round.

"Pathetic Drainage System": Pakistan Slammed After Afghanistan vs Australia Champions Trophy 2025 Game Washout

It was a poor drainage system at Pakistan's Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore that saw the Afghanistan vs Australia 2025 Champions Trophy match being washed out on Friday. Rain arrived during Australia's chase at the venue and continued for around 30 minutes. Even that proved to be a lot for the ground's poor drainage system as the match was forced to be called off despite a wait of more than one hour. The ground staff tried a lot but failed to keep the umpires hopeful about the safe resumption of the game. They even used mops and sponges, but the surface was still left with a lot of water after an hour of action by the staff on the ground.

"Heard NASA Plans Cristiano Ronaldo's Diet": Wasim Akram's Brutal Dig At Ex PCB Chairman's Quote Amid CT 2025 Mess

Pakistan cricket is under the scanner after its national team's latest disaster in an ICC event. The hosts of the Champions trophy 2025 are out of the event from the group stage event with no wins in three matches and may even finish last (based on Net Run-Rate). There have been calls to drop five to six players, change the coach and event change the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, amid the Champions Trophy 2025 mess. Former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram has been quite vocal about the current scenario.

New Zealand's Mitchell fit to face India in Champions Trophy

Stalwart top-order batsman Daryl Mitchell has declared himself fit to face India in New Zealand's final Champions Trophy group match after missing the win over Bangladesh on Monday because of illness.

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.

All-round Delhi Capitals thrash Mumbai Indians To Claim Top Spot In WPL

Delhi Capitals dished out an all-round effort to comfortably beat former champions Mumbai Indians by nine wickets and jump to the top of the table in the Women's Premier League on Friday. Asked to bowl, DC first restricted inaugural edition's winner MI to 123 for nine, riding on Jess Jonassen's fine effort with the ball. Jonassen returned with impressive figures of 3 for 25 from her four overs to break the backbone of DC with the crucial wickets of in-form Nat Sciver-Brunt, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and G Kamalini. Chasing the modest target, skipper Meg Lanning (60 not out off 49) and Shafali Verma (43 off 28) shared 85 runs off just 59 balls to hand DC a great start.

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.

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Shahid Afridi's Sharp Retort To Wasim Akram's "Drop 5-6 Players" Suggestion After Champions Trophy Exit

What Happens If South Africa vs England Champions Trophy 2025 Match Gets Washed Out - Semi-Final Scenarios Explained

"Pathetic Drainage System": Pakistan Slammed After Afghanistan vs Australia Champions Trophy 2025 Game Washout

"Heard NASA Plans Cristiano Ronaldo's Diet": Wasim Akram's Brutal Dig At Ex PCB Chairman's Quote Amid CT 2025 Mess

New Zealand's Mitchell fit to face India in Champions Trophy

Steve Smith Hails Bowlers After Australia Book Champions Trophy Semifinals Berth

All-round Delhi Capitals thrash Mumbai Indians To Claim Top Spot In WPL

Australia Enter Champions Trophy Semifinals After Washout Against Afghanistan