South Africa will have to bat well against India: Graeme Smith
London, June 10 (IANS) Former captain Graeme Smith has said that South Africa will have to bat well against India in the do-or die ICC Champions Trophy Group B clash at the Oval here on…
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Ashwin may be fielded against Proteas, hints Kohli
London, June 10 (IANS) Chastened by the shock defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka, India captain Virat Kohli hinted on Saturday that star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin could be back in the team against South…
CT2017: This was Bangladesh’s finest ODI win, feels Bashar
Cardiff, June 10 (IANS) The five-wicket victory over New Zealand in their Group A match at the ICC Champions Trophy was Bangladesh’s finest One Day International (ODI) victory, reckoned their former captain Habibul Bashar. On…
CT 2017: England-Australia match resumes
Birmingham, June 10 (IANS) The Group A Champions Trophy cricket match between England and Australia resumed after a 40-minute interruption due to rain at Edgbaston here on Saturday. Put in to bat, Australia posted 277/9…
CT 2017: Rain interrupts England-Australia match
Birmingham, June 10 (IANS) Rain interrupted the Group A Champions Trophy cricket match between England and Australia at Edgbaston here on Saturday. Put in to bat, Australia posted 277/9 in 50 overs. England were 35/3…
Australia to defend 277 vs England to stay alive in Champions Trophy
Birmingham, June 10 (IANS) A disciplined bowling effort from England helped the hosts restrict Australia to 277/9 in what is a do-or-die ICC Champions Trophy contest for the Kangaroos at the Edgbaston Stadium here on…
Pakistan need to maintain positive attitude: Afridi
Cardiff, June 10 (IANS) Former al-rounder Shahid Afridi has asserted that Pakistan need to maintain a positive attitude in order to defeat Sri Lanka in a must win Group B game and reach the semi-finals…
Australia defend 277 vs England to stay alive in Champions Trophy
Birmingham, June 10 (IANS) A disciplined bowling effort from England helped the hosts restrict Australia to 277/9 in what is a do-or-die ICC Champions Trophy contest for the Kangaroos at the Edgbaston Stadium here on…
India, South Africa face off in virtual quarter-final
London, June 10 (IANS) Having suffered defeats in their previous matches, India and South Africa face a do-or-die battle in their quest for a semi-final spot when they meet in a Group B contest of…
CT 2017: Shakib, Mahmadullah keep Bangladesh alive
Cardiff, June 10 (IANS) Bangladesh rode on a record partnership by centurions Shakib Al-Hasan and Mahmadullah to defeat New Zealand by five wickets in their Group A match at the Champions Trophy cricket tournament here…
Its tough when de Villiers doesn’t perform, says Miller
London, June 9 (IANS) South African batsman David Miller on Friday backed his captain AB de Villiers, who is in poor form in the ongoing Champions Trophy cricket tournament, and said it was very human-like…
CT 2017: New Zealand post 265/8 against Bangladesh
Cardiff, June 9 (IANS) New Zealand posted 265/8 against Bangladesh in a Group A match of the Champions Trophy cricket tournament at the Sophia Gardens here on Friday. Skipper Kane Williamson (57) and Veteran batsman…
Could have beaten India with more intense play: Imad Wasim
Birmingham, June 9 (IANS) Pakistani left-arm spinner Imad Wasim has asserted that if his side had shown the kind of intensity that they exhibited in their Champions Trophy match against South Africa in the campaign…
Fear is no answer when the battle is on hand
By Veturi Srivatsa The Champions Trophy is a battle for crown among the eight best cricket teams of the world. Rankings mean nothing, any team can beat any other on a given day. Four of…
A lot of settling down in these four years: Warner
Birmingham, June 9 (IANS) Australia opener David Warner on Friday said he is a more responsible person now on and off the field than he was four years ago when the southpaw took a swing…
CT2017: Australia face England in do-or-die clash
Birmingham, June 9 (IANS) After rain played spoilsport in both their opening matches, a desperate Australia will aim to earn their first and must-win victory when they face already-qualified England in their last Group A…
CT 2017: India vs Sri Lanka scoreboard
London, June 8 (IANS) Following is the scoreboard at the end of the Group B Champions Trophy match between India and Sri Lanka at The Oval here on Thursday. India: Rohit Sharma c Thisara Perera…
CT 2017: Lankan batting trumps India
London, June 8 (IANS) Sri Lanka rode on a solid batting display to register a seven-wicket victory over India in their Group B Champions Trophy match at The Oval here on Thursday. Set a challenging…
CT 2017: Dhawan’s 125 takes India to 321/6 against Sri Lanka
London, June 8 (IANS) Opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan’s 125 powered defending champions India to 321/6 in 50 overs against Sri Lanka in a Group B clash of the ICC Champions Trophy at The Oval here…
CT2017: Sri Lanka opt to field against India
London, June 8 (IANS) Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Matthews won the toss and elected to field against India in their must-win Group B clash of the ICC Champions Trophy at The Oval here on Thursday….