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Buttler Holds Back Emotions on Captaincy After England's Defeat to Afghanistan
Even after a brilliant century by Joe Root, England was stunned by an eight-run defeat, bringing their tournament campaign to an untimely end. While chasing a total of 326, they managed 317, with Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran being the showstopper with a brilliant 177 and pacer Azmatullah Omarzai picking up a vital five-wicket haul.
Champions Trophy: Afghanistan Stun England as Azmatullah Omarzai Shines in Lahore
England's suffering in ODI cricket continued to grow as they were handed their sixth consecutive loss—their poorest losing streak since September 2009.
Eliminated from Tournament, Struggling Pakistan Seeks Consolation Win Against Bangladesh
This victory sealed India and New Zealand as the semi-finalists from their group, while Mohammad Rizwan's team went out of the tournament early after not making an impact in their two games.
Bumrah Reflects on Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy Win: 'Saw My Childhood Heroes Earn This Honour
Looking back at the accomplishment, the 31-year-old stated, "It feels really good. As a kid, I'd watched some of my boyhood idols win this (Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy) award. Always a privilege when you receive such an honour."
'Even monkeys don't eat that many...': Wasim Akram slams Pakistani cricketers' diet during match
Pakistan has been famous for its volatile style—zooming to thrilling heights and crashing to shocking depths for decades. But even that volatility appears to have dissipated in recent years. They last won a major trophy in 2017, when they shocked India in the Champions Trophy final. Since then, though, they have not managed a single ODI win against their great rivals.
Imran Khan Warns from Jail: "Cricket Will Be Destroyed":
Pakistan, the host country, was the first team to be knocked out after it faced massive losses against New Zealand in Karachi and India in Dubai.
Rain Washes Out Rawalpindi Clash, Australia and South Africa Share Points
Weather was so bad that even the toss was not possible. Since the rain did not abate at all, the match officials had no choice but to abandon the game more than three hours after the scheduled kickoff.
Champions Trophy: Kaif Questions PCB's Use of ICC Funds After Rain Washes Out Aus vs SA Clash in Rawalpindi
Former England captains Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain have condemned this setup, claiming that it gives India a huge advantage. The two cricketing legends noted that while all other teams have to move from one venue to another, the Indian team stays put at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium for all their games.
Champions Trophy: Australia-SA Washout Sets Up Knockout Clash Between England and Afghanistan
Security officials immediately responded, ejecting the intruder, who was subsequently arrested. The PCB has now imposed a lifetime ban on the person, prohibiting him from entering any cricket ground in Pakistan.
Ponting Hails Kohli as the Best ODI Player, Backs Him to Be Leading Run-Scorer
Kohli's unbeaten 100, his 51st ODI century, led India to a six-wicket win over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy match in Dubai on Sunday.
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