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As the cricket world is preparing for ICC Champions Trophy 2025,, Afghanistan they are ready to face against Australia In a key knockout. The roles are high and the winner has progressed to the semifinals. This encounter comes with the background of past meetings, especially 2023. Play the World Cupwhere Glenn Maxwell Amazed by Afghanistan with an extraordinary double century. However, Captain of Afghanistan Hashmatullah shahidi He made it clear that his team was not only fixed on Maxwell, but he was ready to take over the entire Australian composition.
The ghosts of the 2023 World Cup
In the ODA 2023 World Cup, Australia found himself in an insecure position against Afghanistan, cheering for 91/7 while chasing a target of 292. Then Maxwell intensified, playing one of the most incredible reinforcements in Odra’s history. His undefeated 201, despite his painful pain and injuries, brought Australia to an incredible victory. This performance made a lasting impression, but Shahidi insists that this is history now.
Hashmatullah Shahidi’s answer to the Glenn Maxwell question
When asked about Maxwell’s influence, Shahidi seemed upset, emphasizing that the focus of Afghanistan was on the entire Australian team, not just one player. This answer emphasizes the strategic approach of Afghanistan in the match. They are not scared by Maxwell’s past heroes and instead are focused on the execution of a comprehensive game plan against all Australian players.
“Do you think we’re just going to play with Maxwell? Do you think it will be so? We planned for the whole Australian team, and I know that he (Maxwell) played really good in the 2023 World Cup, but that is part of history“Shahidi stated firmly at a press conference before the match.
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Preparation of Afghanistan and confidence for the conflict do-ili-umro
The trust of Afghanistan stems from their recent appearances, including an unforgettable victory over England in the champion trophy. This victory marked this victory Ibrahim ZadranImpressive 177, showing the skill of the team. In addition, Afghanistan has already tasted success against Australia in the T20 2024 World Cup, where they won despite Maxwell, threatening 59 of 41 balls. Shahidi emphasized that his team is not focused on individual players, but on the collective power of the opposition.
“After that we beat them in the T20 World Cup and think about all the opposition teams. We do not come to Earth to plan individual players. We will strive to come to planning and not only play Maxwell – we play Australia“, He added.
Path to the semifinals for Afghanistan
For Afghanistan, this match is not only in revenge of past defeats, but also to secure a place in the semi -finals for the second consecutive ICC tournament. Their recent performances have shown resilience and determination, and they want to keep the momentum.
Shahidi concluded, “I think it will be a good game for crickets, and our focus will be simple and not worry about playing semifinals. We will try to do our basics well and we will try to come to Earth with good planning.”
