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Triumphant Afghanistan knock England out of Champions Trophy

Ibrahim Zadran scored 177 runs, breaking the tournament record for the highest individual score, according to Agence France-Presse.
Afghanistan scored 325 runs and eliminated England from the Champions Trophy by winning the match by eight runs, as England was bowled out for 317 runs.
Joe Root scored 120 runs for England, but his effort was not enough to secure a victory against Afghanistan.
Afghanistan bounced back from an earlier loss, demonstrating strong performance and aiming for a semi-final berth in this ICC event.

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The Siasat Daily

Tendulkar leads cricket world in praising Afghanistan after win over England

New Delhi: The legendary Sachin Tendulkar led the cricket world in showering praise on Afghanistan for their stunning eight-run victory over England in the Champions Trophy, saying their wins “can’t be termed as upsets anymore.” Batting first, Afghanistan rode on opener Ibrahim Zadran’s brilliant 177 off 146 balls to post 325 for seven in Lahore on Wednesday, and then, Azmatullah Omarzai’s (5/58) exploits with the ball restricted England to 317 …

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Japan Today

Shahidi hails Zadran as Afghanistan downs England

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi hailed Ibrahim Zadran's record-shattering 177 as "one of the best ODI innings" he had ever witnessed as his team sent England crashing out of…

1 day ago·Sakado, Japan

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Daily Mirror

England cricket captain Jos Buttler urged to resign after dismal failure

Jos Buttler's England side were dumped out of the Champions Trophy on Wednesday after being beaten by Afghanistan despite only needing 17 runs from 14 balls with three wickets in hand to win

1 day ago·London, United Kingdom

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Latestly

Won''t Make Any Emotional Statements Now: Buttler on His Captaincy After Loss to Afghanistan

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. England skipper Jos Buttler said he wouldn't like to make any "emotional statements" on his captaincy but "all possibilities" are on the table after his side was shockingly eliminated from the Champions Trophy by Afghanistan here on Wednesday. Sports News | Won''t Make Any Emotional Statements Now: Buttler on His Captaincy After Loss to Afghanistan.

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The Independent

England eliminated from Champions Trophy after defeat to Afghanistan

Jos Buttler’s side lost by eight runs in Lahore leaving his position as captain in jeopardy

1 day ago·London, United Kingdom

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BBC News

England out of Champions Trophy after Afghanistan thriller - Business Fast

The result was made more remarkable given the start England made. Only 11 runs came in the opening four overs bowled by Wood and Archer, before the latter bowled Rahmanullah Gurbaz and had Sediqullah Atal lbw in the fifth over. Archer soon bounced out Rahmat Shah for four and England had taken three powerplay wickets for the first time in 14 ODIs. But, with Wood having limped off with a knee issue after tumbling in his fourth over, Ibrahim led a…

1 day ago·United Kingdom

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