We had the best match of the ICC Champions Trophy as Afghanistan beat England in Match 8 of the tournament. It wasn’t just a mere win but the surreal chapter has knocked out England from the competition. Ibrahim Zadran rewrote the history books for himself as he hammered 177, the highest score in Champions Trophy history. Later on, Azmatullah Omarzai claimed a fifer to beat England. Apart from this, there were huge reports of Pakistan cricket, with possible ego clashes between Mohammad Rizwan and head coach Aaqib Javed. Also, Team India had a practice session before the IND vs NZ Champions Trophy clash, where India welcomed Rishabh Pant, who was out due to a viral. Apart from this, there is a great news for the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Catch all this and more below.
Rishabh Pant fit before IND vs NZ
Some great news for Team India! Rishabh Pant is back in action after recovering from a viral fever that kept him out of the India-Pakistan match. He’s been hitting the nets and joined the team for an optional training session. With the India-New Zealand match being a dead rubber, Pant might finally get his chance to play in the tournament. This could be a great opportunity for him to get some game time and be ready as a backup option for the knockout stages only if India choose to.
Good news for SRH!
Fantastic news for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) fans! Their captain, Pat Cummins, is on track to play in the IPL 2025 season opener after recovering from an ankle injury. Cummins had missed the Australia tour of Sri Lanka and the ICC Champions Trophy, but has been undergoing rehab and is confident of being fit for the IPL. He’s yet to start bowling, but with a few weeks to go before the season starts, he’s hopeful of being back to his best.
Ibrahim Zadran, take a bow!
What an incredible feat by Ibrahim Zadran! The Afghan opener has shattered records, scoring a stunning 177 runs against England in the ICC Champions Trophy. This knocks breaks his own record for the highest individual score for Afghanistan and also surpasses Ben Duckett’s recent record in the tournament. Zadran’s innings was a masterclass, rescuing his team from 37/3 and guiding them to their highest ICC score. He had scored Afghanistan’s first ICC century in the ODI World Cup 2023. Read more here: Ibrahim Zadran, take a bow!
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Ego clash in Pakistan cricket?
Pakistan’s dismal performance in the ICC Champions Trophy has sparked chaos, with reports of an “ego clash” between captain Mohammad Rizwan and head coach Aaqib Javed. The two allegedly disagreed on squad selection, with Rizwan backing Khushdil Shah and Javed preferring Faheem Ashraf. The PCB is now gearing up for major shake-ups, including a review of the team’s performance and potential changes to the management. Javed won’t continue as head coach either. Read more here: Rizwan’s ego clashes with Pakistan head coach the reason for Champions Trophy exit?
Virat Kohli on rise!
Virat Kohli is on the rise again! After his stunning century against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy, Kohli has jumped one spot to become the world’s 5th best ODI batter, according to the latest ICC rankings. The Indians are dominating the top 5, with Shubman Gill at No. 1 and Rohit Sharma at No. 3. Babar Azam is still at No. 2, wiht his recent slump. Read more here: Virat Kohli moves up in ICC rankings
Yograj Singh to coach Pakistan?
Yograj Singh, a former Indian cricketer, has offered to help the Pakistan Cricket Team after their early exit from the Champions Trophy. Singh took a dig at Wasim Akram, saying he’s just making money from commentary, and challenged him to help Pakistan win the World Cup. Yograj claimed he could build a strong team in just one year and is willing to put in the hard work and passion required to succeed. Read more here: Yograj Singh to coach Pakistan?
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