Delhi: Under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, Team India made a winning debut by defeating Bangladesh by 6 wickets in their first match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (ICC Champions Trophy). Now India’s next match will be with the arch-rivals Pakistan, which has increased the concern of Pakistan before Shubman Gill’s brilliant batting and Mohammed Shami’s deadly bowling (5 wickets).
In such a situation, former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has expressed his desire to see Afghanistan in the semi -finals.
49 -year -old Shoaib Akhtar said, “I want Afghanistan to be at the top and avenge what happened in India by defeating Australia. Afghanistan will have to show a great game against South Africa to reach the semi -finals, and I am fully supported them. ”
After India’s victory over Bangladesh, Shoaib Akhtar said, “India is playing under its domestic conditions, although we are hosts, but Dubai has become a domestic ground in India. Indian batsmen are like a never ending story. I first felt that Pakistan could defeat India on 23rd, but now India seems to be the strongest contender to win this tournament. “
He further said, “New Zealand and South Africa are also in the title race, but Pakistan will have to show mentality and game like India. If Pakistan plays cricket like India, then it can also perform well. ”
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