Bavuma Urges Caution as South Africa Prepares for Tough Clash Against Afghanistan in Champions Trophy

South African skipper Temba Bavuma has cautioned his side against underestimating Afghanistan as they prepare to meet in their first game of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Karachi. Bavuma identified Afghanistan's competitiveness, especially with their seasoned players and recent win over South Afr...

South African skipper Temba Bavuma has cautioned his side against underestimating Afghanistan as they prepare to meet in their first game of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Karachi. Bavuma identified Afghanistan's competitiveness, especially with their seasoned players and recent win over South Africa in the ODI series in Sharjah. Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi has shown optimism about his side's prospects, underlining their intention to win the tournament and not merely compete. He spoke of the encouraging support from the Afghan community in Karachi. Without key player AM Ghazanfar, Afghanistan's spin department is still quite strong. The game is set for February 21. Source: ICC Cricket, Business Standard