champions trophy

Stage set for ultimate grudge match

An India-Pakistan match was once considered the mother of all battles on a cricketing plain, but for the last few years the rivalry has

BD, Eng aim to banish batting blues in CT opener

Spectators have long been advised to get to sporting events early and they could miss the key part of Thursday's Champions Trophy opener between England and Bangladesh at the Oval if they aren't in on time.

Bangladesh 84 all out, India win by 240

Bangladesh all out for 84 runs against India in the ICC Champions Trophy warm-up match at Kennington Oval, London.

'No team is unbeatable'

Tamim Iqbal is a man on a mission. The left-handed opening batsman, who is in fine form, believes that nothing is impossible for this vibrant new Bangladesh.

Eng look to action man Stokes in CT

Ben Stokes would be the first to say England are more than a one-man team but if anyone sums up their revival in limited overs cricket it is the dynamic Durham all-rounder.

Indian government rejects Pakistan series

India rule out any cricket series against Pakistan until "cross-border terrorism" stops.

Proteas pursue great obsession

South Africa's quest for a major international cricket trophy has become enough of an obsession for star batsman and one-day international captain AB de Villiers to put his Test career on hold.

NZ - Always the bridesmaid, never the bride

Ross Taylor is matter-of-fact when he reviews his career and previews New Zealand's Champions Trophy hopes: is this the year he adds a world title to his list of credentials?

England missing the vibe

If you are in London and expect frantic activities centring around the ICC Champions Trophy -- the most important global cricketing event after the World Cup -- all around the mega city, you will certainly feel very disappointed.

June 18, 2017
June 18, 2017

Stage set for ultimate grudge match

An India-Pakistan match was once considered the mother of all battles on a cricketing plain, but for the last few years the rivalry has

May 31, 2017
May 31, 2017

BD, Eng aim to banish batting blues in CT opener

Spectators have long been advised to get to sporting events early and they could miss the key part of Thursday's Champions Trophy opener between England and Bangladesh at the Oval if they aren't in on time.

May 30, 2017
May 30, 2017

Bangladesh 84 all out, India win by 240

Bangladesh all out for 84 runs against India in the ICC Champions Trophy warm-up match at Kennington Oval, London.

May 30, 2017
May 30, 2017

'No team is unbeatable'

Tamim Iqbal is a man on a mission. The left-handed opening batsman, who is in fine form, believes that nothing is impossible for this vibrant new Bangladesh.

May 29, 2017
May 29, 2017

Eng look to action man Stokes in CT

Ben Stokes would be the first to say England are more than a one-man team but if anyone sums up their revival in limited overs cricket it is the dynamic Durham all-rounder.

May 29, 2017
May 29, 2017

Indian government rejects Pakistan series

India rule out any cricket series against Pakistan until "cross-border terrorism" stops.

May 29, 2017
May 29, 2017

Proteas pursue great obsession

South Africa's quest for a major international cricket trophy has become enough of an obsession for star batsman and one-day international captain AB de Villiers to put his Test career on hold.

May 29, 2017
May 29, 2017

NZ - Always the bridesmaid, never the bride

Ross Taylor is matter-of-fact when he reviews his career and previews New Zealand's Champions Trophy hopes: is this the year he adds a world title to his list of credentials?

May 29, 2017
May 29, 2017

AB upset at tampering inference

South Africa captain AB de Villiers insisted his side had done nothing wrong after they found themselves caught up in a fresh ball-tampering row on Saturday as they lost their one-day international series against England.

May 29, 2017
May 29, 2017

'LET'S FOCUS ON THE CRICKET'

Former India captain Kapil Dev said he hoped the row over the ICC's revenue sharing, which almost led to an Indian boycott of the Champions Trophy, would not affect performances on the field.