Roots ton in vain as Afghanistan knock England out of Champions Trophy

Lahore: Joe Root smashed a fine century under difficult circumstances but could not stop Englands elimination from the Champions Trophy following a shock eight-run loss to Afghanistan here Wednesday. Thanks to Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadrans 177 runs, his highest one-day total, the team scored a massive 325/7 but despite Roots 111-ball 120, England missed the []

26 Feb 2025 11:06 pm