Updated On: 13 January, 2025 10:48 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Afghanistan will kick start their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against South Africa on February 21. Later, they will clash with England and Australia to conclude their group-stage matches. For Afghanistan, this will be the first time that they will feature in the eight-nation Champions Trophy beginning on February 19

Hashmatullah Shahidi (Pic: File Pic)
Ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025, Afghanistan announced their squad with opening batsman Ibrahim Zadran making a return to the side. Spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman missed the cut for the marquee event scheduled to be in action in Pakistan.
Afghanistan's white-ball performances have been notable with the side finishing sixth in the ODI World Cup 2023 and reaching the semi-finals berth of the T20 World Cup 2024.