British Deputy High Commissioner Lance Domm has commended Pakistan for hosting a “fantastic tournament” despite the early exits of both Pakistan and England from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In an interview with local media,
New Zealand's Michael Bracewell brushed aside 'India's Dubai advantage' and said that his team was more excited than concerned about adapting to new conditions.
Jos Buttler has resigned as England white-ball captain after his team made an early exit from the Champions Trophy with back-to-back defeats against Australia and Afghanistan.
Both England and Pakistan have been on a decline in white-ball cricket. Their performance in the three ICC white-ball championships, since the 2022 T20 World Cup, have been sub-par. Neither team has that oomph factor about them anymore.
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and elected to bat against England in a must-win Champions Trophy game for both teams.
England recorded the highest total in tournament history on Saturday but it was overtaken hours later by Australia.