Dubai: Former South African captain AB de Villiers has cast doubt on Bangladesh’s claim of reaching the semi-finals in the Champions Trophy. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto had expressed his desire to see his team in the final four of the tournament. However, cricket experts are not convinced about their chances.
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A few days ago, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting also mentioned that Afghanistan has a better chance than Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy. Now, former South African captain AB de Villiers has echoed this sentiment, stating that Afghanistan appears stronger than Bangladesh in the tournament.
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In the last edition of the Champions Trophy held in 2017, Bangladesh did reach the semi-finals. However, this time, they are in Group A, where they will face tough opponents like Pakistan, India, and New Zealand.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan is part of Group B, which includes Australia, England, and South Africa.
