Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 06:19am on 26 Feb 2025,Wednesday Sports
Aakash Chopra recently admitted his 2025 Champions Trophy predictions were off, particularly regarding Afghanistan's chances. He had predicted Afghanistan to reach the semi-finals but overlooked the nature of the pitches in Pakistan. Chopra noted that Afghanistan’s spin-heavy attack might struggle on flat pitches in Lahore, where the ball isn't turning. He criticized their seam-bowling, which lacks potency. Chopra also pointed out Afghanistan’s batting vulnerability against bouncers, particularly against England's fast bowlers like Mark Wood and Jofra Archer. Despite this, Chopra believes England has a chance to bounce back, but they must win their next two Group B matches to stay alive in the tournament.
