Cricket365 05 Jun 2017

Champions Trophy moments of brilliance

We have seen plenty of action in the early stages of the Champions Trophy with four matches having been completed thus far. England beat a spirited Bangladesh comfortably in the end but while Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim were going great guns it looked like the Tigers could pull an upset. You won’t see the […]

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Cricket365 05 Jun 2017

Rain lashes Australia’s Champions Trophy chances

Australia will face a must-win final group stage clash with England after their match with Bangladesh was rained off.

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Cricket365 05 Jun 2017

Parnell’s simple recipe for success

Proteas fast bowler Wayne Parnell has credited his ability to %u2018stay in the moment' for his turnaround bowling spell in the opening Champions Trophy match against Sri Lanka at The Oval on Saturday.

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Cricket365 05 Jun 2017

Video: Eoin Morgan pre-match press conference

England captain Eoin Morgan spoke to the press ahead of England’s second Champions Trophy match against New Zealand. Morgan is unsure what XI England will go with as the pitch has been under covers for a few days. The skipper wouldn’t be drawn on whether they would field two spinners after the injury to Chris […]

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Cricket365 05 Jun 2017

Kohli offers no opinion on bilateral ties with Pakistan

India skipper Virat Kohli would not be drawn to comment on future bilateral ties with Pakistan after their Champions Trophy clash on Sunday.

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Cricket365 05 Jun 2017

Finn wants to ‘prove a point’ after recall

Fast bowler Steven Finn admits that he will use his call-up to England's Champions Trophy squad to prove a point that he should be a regular pick.

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Cricket365 05 Jun 2017

Kohli praises Yuvraj for ‘game-changing’ innings

India captain Virat Kohli hailed batsman Yuvraj Singh for his "game-changing" innings after they comfortably beat Pakistan in their Champions Trophy clash at Edgbaston on Sunday.

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Cricket365 05 Jun 2017

Arthur: We just do the basics wrong

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur admits his team were "below par" after suffering a damaging loss against rivals India in their Champions Trophy clash at Edgbaston on Sunday.

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Cricket365 04 Jun 2017

Mashrafe hoping Tigers can rekindle the spirit of 2005

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza is looking for his team to channel the spirit of 2005 as they look to upset Australia in their Champions Trophy clash at the Oval on Monday.

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Cricket365 04 Jun 2017

England call up Finn to replace Woakes

England have called up fast bowler Steven Finn to replace the injured Chris Woakes for the rest of their Champions Trophy campaign.

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Cricket365 04 Jun 2017

Tharanga admits slowness after copping two-game ban

Sri Lanka's stand-in captain Upul Tharanga admits that his team were slow between overs after copping a two-match ban for a slow over rate after their opening Champions Trophy clash against South Africa on Saturday.

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Cricket365 03 Jun 2017

Proteas dissect fragile Sri Lanka

Hashim Amla (103 off 115 ball) has been in hugely improved form of late and his well measured hundred at the Oval helped secure a comfortable victory for South Africa in their opening ICC Champions Trophy clash today.

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Cricket365 03 Jun 2017

Video: Sarfraz Ahmed and Mickey Arthur press conference

Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed and coach Mickey Arthur spoke to the media ahead of the blockbuster clash with India on Sunday. Arthur would not be drawn on the happenings in the India camp instead choosing to highlight his great relationship with Sarfraz.

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Cricket365 03 Jun 2017

Ronchi looking to get Caps off to a flier

Since Brendon McCullum's retirement, the fear was that New Zealand would miss the explosive bursts he provided in the top order.

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Cricket365 03 Jun 2017

‘The pressure is on India only’

Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed says that the pressure is all on India ahead of their clash with their bitter rivals in the Champions Trophy on Sunday.

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Cricket365 03 Jun 2017

Williamson lauds Ronchi impact

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was thrilled with the impact of wicketkeeper batsman Luke Ronchi who was sent up the order in their Champions Trophy opener.

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Cricket365 03 Jun 2017

Smith disappointed with bowling effort

Australia skipper Steve Smith was displeased with his team's effort in the field in their rained off clash with New Zealand.

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Cricket365 02 Jun 2017

Australia rescued by the rain

New Zealand and Australia shared the points as their contest at Edgbaston was rained out in disappointing fashion.

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Cricket365 02 Jun 2017

Full-strength Proteas eye good start

The Proteas will have a fully fit squad from which to select for their opening ICC Champions Trophy match against Sri Lanka at The Oval in London on Saturday.

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Cricket365 02 Jun 2017

Root ‘thrilled’ with Champions Trophy start

England batsman Joe Root declared himself "thrilled" with the start to the Champions Trophy campaign after scoring an unbeaten century to help his side beat Bangladesh at the Oval on Thursday.

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Cricket365 02 Jun 2017

Video: AB de Villiers press conference

Proteas skipper AB de Villiers has spoken to the press ahead of their first game against Sri Lanka. The skipper says that they won’t be targeting any particular Sri Lanka bowler and isn’t too concerned about the return of Lasith Malinga. De Villiers feels that the pitch won’t be as good for batting at the […]

ICC Champions Trophy News

Cricket365 02 Jun 2017

Woakes ruled out of Champions Trophy

Hosts England have been dealt a blow with the news that seamer Chris Woakes has been ruled out for rest of the Champions Trophy with a side strain.

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Cricket365 02 Jun 2017

JP: Past success against Sri Lanka counts for nothing

South Africa's recent success against Sri Lanka will count for nothing in their opening ICC Champions Trophy match at The Oval in London on Saturday.

ICC Champions Trophy News

Cricket365 02 Jun 2017

Mashrafe: We were 20 to 30 runs short

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza thought his side were "20 to 30 runs short" as they fell to an eight-wicket defeat against hosts England in the opening match of the Champions Trophy at the Oval on Thursday.

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James Richardson 01 Jun 2017

Concern for England despite win

England romped to a resounding eight wicket win over Bangladesh in the opening game of the 2017 Champions Trophy at the Oval in London.

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