INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has predicted that Afghanistan will be among the four semi-finalists of the upcoming ICC Champions
Trophy due to begin later this month in Pakistan.Akhtar told the media that if the Afghan cricket team demonstrate ‘maturity& and
‘patience& then they can deliver surprising results in the upcoming mega event, Geo Super reported.Akhtar also named hosts and defending
champions Pakistan and arch-rivals India as his remaining semi-final contenders.I believe Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan will reach the
semi-finals of the 2025 Champions Trophy,& said Akhtar.If Afghanistan&s team demonstrates maturity and their batsmen show patience, they
could deliver surprising results,& he added.The right-arm pacer further shared that he is hopeful for Pakistan to beat India before
expressing his desire to see the fierce rivals colliding in the blockbuster final.I&m hopeful that Pakistan will defeat India on February 23
In fact, I believe that both Pakistan and India should also meet in the final of the tournament.If Pakistan defeats India and New Zealand in
the Champions Trophy, the Green Shirts will have already won half the tournament.The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will begin on February 19
with hosts Pakistan taking on New Zealand in Karachi
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