Fri Feb 28 11:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Aussie Captain Shows Sportsmanship, Withdraws Run-Out Appeal Against Afghanistan
**Lahore, Pakistan** – Australian captain Steve Smith displayed a commendable act of sportsmanship during their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match against Afghanistan in Lahore on Friday. Smith withdrew a run-out appeal against Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad, despite Ahmad being out of his crease at the striker’s end.
The incident occurred in the 47th over. After a completed run, Ahmad left the crease assuming the over was finished, only to find the bails had been whipped off by wicketkeeper Alex Inglis. While a run-out appeal was a possibility, Smith immediately instructed his team to not pursue it.
This act of sportsmanship contrasts with a controversial incident involving Australia and England in the 2023 Ashes. The article recalls the incident where Alex Carey controversially dismissed Jonny Bairstow.
Afghanistan, batting first, posted 273 runs. Sediqullah Atal top-scored with 85, while Azmatullah Omarzai contributed a crucial 67. For Australia, Ben Dwarshuis was the most successful bowler, taking 3 wickets for 47 runs.
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