New Delhi, India, 27 February (ANI): Afghanistan's impressive win over England in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy has garnered praise from the cricket world, with cricket legends commending the team's steady progress in international cricket. The Asian team, renowned for its fearless approach to the game, continued its successful streak in ICC tournaments, achieving yet another historic victory against a former world champion.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar complimented Afghanistan's performance, saying their achievements can no longer be seen as surprising.
"Afghanistan's consistent rise in international cricket is truly inspiring! You can no longer call their wins upsets, as they've made this a regular occurrence now," Tendulkar wrote on X.
He also praised the individual brilliance that led to Afghanistan's triumph.
A remarkable century by Ibrahim Zadran and an outstanding five-wicket haul by Azmatullah Omarzai ensured another thrilling victory for Afghanistan.
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan commended Afghanistan's capacity to perform under pressure, highlighting their increasing supremacy over top-tier teams.
"Afghanistan's consistency in global tournaments is impressive, as evidenced by their win against England in the ICC," Pathan tweeted.