New Delhi [India], February 27 (ANI): Afghanistan's remarkable victory over England in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has once again drawn praise from the cricketing world, with legends of the game applauding the team's steady rise in international cricket.

England has been eliminated from the Champions Trophy after defeat by Afghanistan. English cricket has lost the art of winning ODIs.

Tournament debutants Afghanistan sent England packing from the Champions Trophy after opener Ibrahim Zadran's epic 177 set up their narrow eight-run victory in a Group B thriller on Wednesday. Zadran produced the highest score in the tournament's history to help Afghanistan overcome Jofra Archer's three early wickets and rack up 325-7.

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and elected to bat against England in a must-win Champions Trophy game for both teams.

Ibrahim Zadran completes his second hundred in the ICC events with a single off Liam Livingstone in the 37th over. Azmatullah Omarzai smashed a six on the very next ball Zadran completed his ton. Omarzai targeted Mark Wood and hit a six then a four in his over. Zadran also completed his over with a boundary.

Sachin Tendulkar led the cricket world in showering praise on Afghanistan for their stunning eight-run victory over England in the Champions Trophy.

The Afghanistan cricket team defeated England by eight runs in a do-or-die encounter at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Sachin Tendulkar praises Afghanistan's cricket rise, calling their victories no longer upsets; legends laud team's stunning win over England.

Afghanistan delivered a stunning performance in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, knocking England out of the tournament with a thrilling victory. Watch this report for more details!

Afghanistan defeated England by eight runs to stay in the race for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals. Afghanistan will now face Australia for their third group-stage clash.