Afghanistan eliminates England by eight runs on Wednesday as the former revived its slim hopes to advance in Champions Trophy 2025.
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AFGHANISTAN ELIMINATES ENGLAND, NEEDS TO BEAT SOUTH AFRICA TO ADVANCE
Afghanistan eliminates England behind Ibrahim Zadran’s 177 and Azmatullah Omarzai’s fifer.
Furthermore, Zadran’s 100 came off 146 balls, as he was backed up by Hashmathullah Shahidi, whom he raised 103 runs for the fourth wicket.
Moreover, Omarzai was responsible with 72 runs in collaboration with Zadran for the fifth wicket.
Mohammed Nabi also chipped in with 111 runs for the sixth wicket as Afghanistan applied more pressure to a hapless England side.
Afghanistan opted to bat first but Jofra Archer (3/64) made them struggle during the first 10 overs.
BUTTLER CAPTAINCY FUTURE UNCERTAIN AFTER LATEST ENGLAND LOSS
Jos Buttler’s captaincy future remains uncertain after England’s latest loss.
Moreover, the 34-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman noted that England underperformed after the team won the 2022 T20 World Cup.
Furthermore, Buttler will “consider all possibilities” before deciding on his future with the team.
“It’s tough to say, stood here right now, and I don’t want to make any sort of emotional statements,” Buttler told Sky Sports.
“But I think it’s fair to say that you’ve got to consider all possibilities. I’ve enjoyed it (captaincy),” he added.
TROTT PROCLAIMS AUSTRALIA WILL BE CHALLENGED FOR FINAL SEMIS BERTH
Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott proclaimed his team can challenge Australia for the final semis berth.
Furthermore, the coach felt his team should change what others perceive of them after their previous campaigns.
Moreover, Trott assured Afghanistan will be ready for Australia in their final Group B match on Friday with a win sending them to the semifinals.
“Since I’ve been coach we’ve played against Australia three times and we’ve been in the game each of those games,” the coach said.
“I’ll tell the players to enjoy tonight. I’m going to make sure when they wake up tomorrow, they’re ready for Australia immediately,” he added.
