After Champions Trophy 2025 match between Australia and Afghanistan in Lahore got abandoned, ex-cricketer Aakash Chopra wrote on X, "I had picked India, New Zealand, South Africa and Afghanistan to qualify for semis. Should've checked...venues for Afghanistan games before that tbh." He added, "Also, note to self—never rule out Australia. Bowling or no bowling. But 3/4 is a decent return."