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India vs Pakistan Final, ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Aamer Sohail does a U-turn on match fixing suggestion
June 16, 2017 21:23 IST
Aamer Sohail's comment that 'external factors' played a role in Pakistan's passage forward into the ICC Champions Trophy created a furore on both sides of the border. Former cricketers Basit Ali, Harbhajan Singh and Sourav Ganguly condemned the remarks.
England have made ‘huge strides’ but need improvement, says Joe Root
June 16, 2017 21:06 IST
England's Test captain Joe Root said that the team have made significant improvements in limited overs cricket and that they would be now looking forward to the World Cup that the country will be hosting in 2019.
India vs Pakistan Final, ICC Champions Trophy 2017: India’s road to final
June 16, 2017 21:01 IST
India marched their way into the final of ICC Champions Trophy 2017 after beating Bangladesh by 9 wickets in Birmingham. The defending champions so far have won three games out of the four and will now meet arch-rivals Pakistan in the final on Sunday.
India vs Pakistan Final, ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Rishi Kapoor trolls Pakistan fans ahead of final
June 18, 2017 12:16 IST
The war of words between India and Pakistan supporters has already begun with Rishi Kapoor comically laying into Pakistan team for weak side in the opening game of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 and then asked for peace and love between two countries.
Murali Vijay hopeful of making return in India’s tour of Sri Lanka
June 16, 2017 20:13 IST
Murali Vijay underwent a wrist surgery in London and is currently recuperating in Chennai. He had missed the Indian Premier League and the ICC Champions Trophy because of the surgery and is hoping to make return in the Indian Test squad.
India vs Pakistan Final, ICC Champions Trophy: Sourav Ganguly, Harbhajan Singh slam ‘jealous’ Aamer Sohail
June 16, 2017 19:09 IST
Sourav Ganguly said that Sarfraz Ahmed and his teammates would be used to comments like these while Harbhajan Singh went on to say that Aamer Sohail was just jealous. Pakistan have defied expectations to reach the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017.
Scotland script historic first ODI win against Test-playing nation in Zimbabwe
June 16, 2017 18:54 IST
In the first match of the two-match ODI series, Zimbabwe were stunned by Scotland after Kyle Coetzer's side defeated Zimbabwe by 26 runs (D/L method) in Edinburgh. The two teams will now play each other on Saturday at the same venue.
ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Rohit Sharma introduces ‘new trainer’ in Shikhar Dhawan’s son; watch video
June 16, 2017 18:48 IST
Rohit Sharma has stepped up for India and smashed a blistering 123-run knock against Bangladesh, becoming the second highest scorer in the tournament with 304 runs, just 13 runs short of Shikhar Dhawan. But, he's been rested for India's upcoming tour of West Indies.
Australia rest Mitchell Starc, drop Steve O’Keefe for Bangladesh tour
June 16, 2017 18:34 IST
Australia have been bolstered by the presence of James Pattinson who will join fellow pacers, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins, to try and create impact in the sub-continent. Selectors have said that a fourth seamer will be revealed at a later date.
ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Silly shots against Kedar Jadhav cost us the match, says Shakib Al Hasan
June 16, 2017 18:25 IST
Bangladesh were cruising with a strong third-wicket partnership between Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim before Jadhav dismissed Tamim. He later went on to take the wicket of Mushfiqur and thus turned the match around in India's favour.
Juventus fan dies in hospital following Turin stampede
June 16, 2017 17:53 IST
An estimated 30,000 people had been in San Carlo square watching the game between Real Madrid and Juventus, which was being played in Cardiff, on a giant screen. More than 1,500 were injured when supporters suddenly panicked and surged out of the square.
ICC Champions Trophy 2017, Key Stats: 2015 World Cup finalists Australia, New Zealand didn’t register single win
June 16, 2017 17:50 IST
Australia lifted the 2015 ICC World Cup beating New Zealand in the finals. But the two World Cup finalists took the flight back home without attaining a single win in this ICC Champions Trophy 2017. New Zealand lost to Bangladesh in last match while Australia lost to England.
India vs Pakistan Final, ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Credit to Pakistan, they’ve turned around things really well, says Virat Kohli
June 16, 2017 17:50 IST
Since the disappointing defeat against India, Pakistan have turned things around to beat South Africa and Sri Lanka to progress into the semi-final. They followed those wins by a staggering defeat of England for the final berth.
ICC Champions Trophy: Edbgaston ground staff refused to remove matting to protect pitch for County match
June 16, 2017 17:48 IST
The curator told the ICC that the matting had to remain in place as Edgbaston next hosts Warwickshire's County match against Lancashire. It hence remained for the duration of the match between India and Bangladesh.
India vs Pakistan Final, ICC Champions Trophy 2017: If you get Pakistan chasing, anything above 280 would be good, feels Rahul Dravid
June 16, 2017 17:30 IST
Rahul Dravid reckons if India bat first they will have to score 280-plus with Kedar Jadhav and Hardik Pandya playing a huge role in the lower-middle order. He also believes Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez will have to play a huge role for Pakistan.
Virat Kohli concurs with decision to rest Rohit Sharma for West Indies tour
June 16, 2017 15:19 IST
Rohit Sharma has been omitted from India's tour to the West Indies alongside Jasprit Bumrah while Rishabh Pant and Kuldeep Yadav have come in as replacements. India play five ODIs and a solitary T20 in the Caribbean immediately following the Champions Trophy.
I have been told to rest after Champions Trophy as part of workload management, says Jasprit Bumrah
June 16, 2017 17:12 IST
Jasprit Bumrah revealed the reason in a recent interview where he said that he was advised to take some time off as part of his workload management. It was not due to fitness issues.
India vs Bangladesh, ICC Champions Trophy 2017: We need to be mentally tougher for such games, says Mashrafe Mortaza
June 16, 2017 14:49 IST
Bangladesh reached the last four of a big tournament for the very time and looked pale with the ball against India in the ICC Champions Trophy. Skipper Mashrafe Mortaza later said the team needs to get mentally tougher besides improving skill set.
‘Looking forward to Rohit Sharma’s third ODI double ton on Sunday’, tweets Sports Minister Vijay Goel
June 16, 2017 14:45 IST
Rohit Sharma's unbeaten 123 against Bangladesh in the second semi-final of ICC Champions Trophy 2017 guided India to a comprehensive win by 9 wickets and helped them marched into the finals to set up a title clash with arch rivals Pakistan.
India vs Bangladesh, ICC Champions Trophy 2017: MS Dhoni suggested bringing on ‘game changer’ Kedar Jadhav
June 16, 2017 14:24 IST
Kedar Jadhav broke a set partnership in Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim to bring Bangladesh to 154/3. First he bowled Iqbal for 70 and a few overs later dismissed Rahim on 61 to finish with strong figures of 6-0-22-2 in the semi-final of ICC Champions Trophy.
ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Shane Warne wears England jersey after losing bet to Sourav Ganguly
June 16, 2017 13:46 IST
In the bet formed during Áustralia's must-win group game against hosts England, former Aussie leg-spinner Shane Warne had claimed that Australia will go through to the knockouts with the win while Sourav Ganguly reckoned England would win the game.
Makes me feel emotional about many hurdles Yuvraj Singh faced to get 300th ODI, says Sachin Tendulkar
June 16, 2017 13:29 IST
Yuvraj Singh joined the elite tally of Indian cricketers who have played 300 ODIs for India when he came out to play the semi-final match against Bangladesh in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. Yuvraj made his first ODI appearance against Kenya in the ICC Knockout tournament in 2000.
India vs Pakistan Final, ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Virender Sehwag has a go at Bangladesh, Pakistan at same time
June 16, 2017 13:06 IST
After India's cruising nine-wicket win against Bangladesh at Edgbaston, Birmingham, Virender Sehwag in his usual witty way took to social networking website Twitter and aimed a joking jibe at both the Tigers and Pakistan, the finalists, on Sunday.
My career flourished under Sourav Ganguly’s captaincy: Yuvraj Singh
June 16, 2017 12:53 IST
Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh made his 300th appearance in Indian jersey when he took the field in ICC Champions Trophy 2017 semi-final match against Bangladesh. Prior to the start of the match against Bangladesh, Indian team held a presentation where Yuvraj was given a memento Ganguly.
ICC Champions Trophy 2017, India vs Pakistan Final: Pakistan are in the final due to external factors, says Aamer Sohail
June 16, 2017 17:52 IST
Pakistan had beaten England in the semi-final in what came as a stunning reversal of fortunes and events after the hosts had begun the tournament with three straight wins in the group stages. On the other hand, Pakistan needed plenty of luck on their side.
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