{"id":90038,"date":"2025-02-05T22:44:32","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T22:44:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/shoaib-akhtar-predicts-semi-final-teams-for-champions-trophy-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2025-02-05T22:44:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T22:44:32","slug":"shoaib-akhtar-predicts-semi-final-teams-for-champions-trophy-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/shoaib-akhtar-predicts-semi-final-teams-for-champions-trophy-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Shoaib Akhtar predicts semi-final teams for Champions Trophy | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<figure class=\"flex items-center text-center\"><figcaption class=\"text-3 font-sans uppercase mr-3 whitespace-no-wrap\"><span class=\"ls-art\">Listen\u00a0to\u00a0article<\/span><\/figcaption><audio class=\"h-5 w-60 sm:w-80 rounded-none\" preload=\"metadata\" controlslist=\"noplaybackrate nodownload\" id=\"tts\" controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i.tribune.com.pk\/attachments\/speech_20250205191718031-Kgaci.mp3\"\/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, known as the &#8220;Rawalpindi Express,&#8221; has shared his predictions for the semi-finalists of the upcoming Champions Trophy.<\/p>\n<p>According to Akhtar, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India are the teams to watch, with all three likely to reach the semi-finals of the prestigious tournament.<\/p>\n<p>He pointed out that Afghanistan, with its evolving maturity, could surprise many if their batsmen display more patience. &#8220;If Afghanistan&#8217;s batters show maturity, they can cause unexpected results,&#8221; Akhtar said.<\/p>\n<p>The former speedster also expressed his optimism about Pakistan&#8217;s chances in the tournament, particularly in their upcoming clash with India. &#8220;I believe Pakistan will beat India on February 23. 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