In the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy cricket, Afghanistan were 223 for 7 at the end of 44 overs when the reports last came in. Afghanistan won the toss and opted to bat first against Australia in a crucial Group B encounter at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan.
Yesterday, the match between hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was called off without a ball being bowled due to incessant rain. Hosting an ICC tournament for the first time in 29 years, Pakistan thus ended their disastrous campaign without registering a single victory.
Bangladesh, too, concluded their journey without a win. One point will be shared by both teams. This is the second time a match has been called off without a ball being bowled in Rawalpindi, the first being the washout between South Africa and Australia on Tuesday.
