In the Champions Trophy 2025 Match 10 against Afghanistan on Friday, February 28, Australia’s captain, Steven Smith, shown a great deal of sportsmanship. In the crucial match between the two teams, which was played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Smith pulled out Australia’s run-out attempt.
Noor Ahmad stepped out of the crease after finishing a run, believing the ball to be dead, and the over was called off. The event happened on the final ball of the 47th over of Afghanistan’s innings. Nevertheless, wicketkeeper Josh Inglis capitalized on this and successfully attempted a run-out by flicking off the bails, but captain Smith retracted it.
Steven Smith decision to withdraw the appeal was a remarkable example of the Australian team’s sportsmanship, even though the run-out was perfectly within the bounds of cricket law.
Noor Ahmad had no intention of running when he emerged from the popping crease, which could have been one of the reasons the captain chose not to go for the wicket.
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