Jofra Archer proves to be a key player in England's Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan as he takes the early wickets of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sediqullah Atal. His impressive performance sets England up for a must-win game. UK viewers can catch all the action live.
As the ICC Champions Trophy progresses, India's decision to play all their matches in Dubai, while the rest of the teams have to travel to different venues, has been a topic of discussion. Jos Buttler, England captain, gave a subtle response when asked about the "advantage" India has. Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain, two former cricketers and experts, have also weighed in their opinions, stating that India's schedule has given them an "undeniable advantage" over other teams.
Indian Premier League franchises that acquired stakes in The Hundred teams announced new signings for the upcoming edition of the tournament. Notable signings include Rajasthan Royals' Sanju Samson and Sunrisers Hyderabad's Rashid Khan joining Mumbai Indians' Oval Invincibles and New Zealand captain Kane Williamson joining London Spirit. Additionally, international stars such as Steven Smith, Marcus Stoinis, and Amelia Kerr have also been signed by various teams owned by IPL franchises.
Legendary Afghan cricketer Mohammad Nabi has decided to put his retirement plans on hold in order to fulfill his dream of playing international cricket alongside his teenage son, Hassan Eisakhil. Nabi, who had earlier announced his retirement from ODIs after the 2025 Champions Trophy, was instrumental in Afghanistan's recent victory against South Africa, taking two crucial wickets. The 40-year-old veteran has played a total of 305 international matches for his country and is actively involved in the franchise T20 circuit.
The arrival of former Indian skipper MS Dhoni in Chennai for the upcoming IPL 2021 has sparked speculation about his future in the Indian Premier League. Donning a t-shirt with what appears to be an encrypted message saying "ONE LAST TIME" in Morse Code, Dhoni's love affair with the Chennai Super Kings seems to be coming to an end. Despite his love for the game, Dhoni has admitted that maintaining peak fitness is becoming increasingly difficult for him at the age of 39. Fans are now left wondering whether this may be the last ride for the iconic 'Thala'.
In the 8th match of the Champions Trophy, Afghanistan post a formidable total of 325/7 with the help of Ibrahim Zadran's century. However, this loss has put Afghanistan's chances of advancing to the next round in jeopardy. England, on the other hand, are coming off a humiliating loss to Australia and will need to play a proper ODI match instead of their usual T20 approach if they want to chase down this target successfully.
In a do-or-die match, Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran played a stunning knock of 177 runs off just 146 deliveries against England in the ongoing Champions Trophy. Zadran's century broke several records, including the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history and the highest by an Afghanistan cricketer in international cricket. With his support, Afghanistan managed to post 325 runs on the board, setting a challenging target for England to chase. Ultimately, Zadran's unbeaten innings proved to be crucial in securing Afghanistan's victory and keeping their semi-final hopes alive.
During the ICC Champions Trophy Group B match in Lahore, English cricketer Mark Wood suffered an injury to his left knee during the side's match against Afghanistan. He called for the team physio during his fourth over and was eventually taken off the field for medical treatment. This injury adds to the list of injuries faced by the English team during the tournament.
In a crucial match for Afghanistan, opener Ibrahim Zadran became the first Afghan player to score a century in the ICC Champions Trophy, as well as the ICC ODI World Cup. Despite losing early wickets, Zadran remained calm and stitched a partnership with captain Hashmatullah Shahidi to lead Afghanistan to a crucial victory. This serves as a historic landmark for the 23-year-old and solidifies his position as a dependable opening batsman.
On Saturday, October 19th, tennis fans witnessed a historic match as two legends, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, faced off for possibly the last time. However, both players were defeated in their respective semifinals, with Nadal losing to Carlos Alcaraz and Djokovic falling to Jannik Sinner. Despite the losses, Nadal and Djokovic showed competitive spirit and complimented their opponents on their strong performances. Djokovic even called himself "lucky" to win the second set against Sinner. Nevertheless, fans can still look forward to the upcoming Davis Cup and final tournament of Nadal's career.
In a thrilling Champions Trophy match, Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran delivered a masterful performance, scoring an outstanding 177 runs and setting a new record for the highest individual score in the tournament's history. He also became the first Afghan player to score centuries in both the World Cup and Champions Trophy. With contributions from Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azamatullah Omarzai, Afghanistan finished at 325/5 after 50 overs. Now, England will need to put up a strong batting effort to stay in the tournament.