Australia lose to England, out of Champions Trophy
Jun 11, 2017, at 05:17 am
Birmingham, June 10 (IBNS): In the last match of Group A, England defeated and knocked Australia out of the Champions Trophy by 40 runs via Duckworth Lewis method on Saturday.
Pakistani woman journalist held responsible by Twitter users for Kohli, De Villiers' 'duck'
Jun 11, 2017, at 05:06 am
London, June 10 (IBNS): With few hours left for the cracking encounter between India and South Africa in the Champions Trophy, Twitter users got themselves busy to hold a Pakistani woman journalist responsible for Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers' 'ducks' on cricket field in the recent matches they played in the tournament.
Composure will be the biggest word for tomorrow's match: Virat Kohli
Jun 11, 2017, at 03:54 am
London, June 10 (IBNS): Ahead of the clash with South Africa in Champions Trophy, Indian captain Virat Kohli said that composure will be the biggest word that stands for the match to be played on Sunday.
MS Dhoni spends time with Sakshi, Ziva
Jun 11, 2017, at 01:06 am
London, June 10 (IBNS): India's star wicket-keeper-batsman MS Dhoni has found some time from his busy schedule of playing for India in the ongoing Champions Trophy to spend some quality time with family.
Champions Trophy: Sri Lanka beat India by seven wickets, stay in tournament
Jun 09, 2017, at 04:53 am
London, June 8 (IBNS): In a must win game to stay in the competition, Sri Lanka defeated India by seven wickets at a high scoring match of the Champions Trophy 2017 on Thursday.
Champions Trophy: Dhawan scores big, India post 321/6 in 50 overs against Sri Lanka
Jun 09, 2017, at 12:48 am
London, June 8 (IBNS): Banking on the century of Shikhar Dhawan and the brazing knock of Mahendra Singh Dhoni towards the end, Indian team raced to 321/6 in 50 overs against Sri Lanka in the Champions Trophy 2017, on Thursday.
Champions Trophy 2017: Pakistan restrict South Africa to 219/8 in 50 overs
Jun 08, 2017, at 04:51 am
Birmingham, June 7 (IBNS): In their second group match of the tournament, Pakistan bounced back and restricted South Africa to only 219/8 in 50 overs, in the Champions Trophy 2017, on Wednesday.
We try to maintain our intensity regardless of opponent teams: Virat Kohli
Jun 08, 2017, at 04:19 am
London, June 7 (IBNS): Indian captain Virat Kohli ruled out possibility of taking any opposition lightly after demolishing Pakistan in their first game of Champions Trophy and said that they always try to maintain the same kind of intensity regardless of the opponent team, on Wednesday.
Champions Trophy: Rumman Raees called into Pakistan squad to replace injured Wahab Riaz
Jun 07, 2017, at 03:32 am
Dubai, June 6 (IBNS): Left-arm quick Rumman Raees has been called up to Pakistan’s ICC Champions Trophy squad as a like-for-like replacement for the injured Wahab Riaz.
Virender Sehwag shares hilarious picture of Ganguly and Warne taking naps
Jun 07, 2017, at 03:24 am
Birmingham, June 6 (IBNS): Former Indian opening batsman Virender Sehwag, who has grown popular in the commentary box of late because of his wits and humour, shared a hilarious picture on Twitter that reveals two former cricketers- Sourav Ganguly and Share Warne- taking naps in the middle of a high voltage India-Pakistan match on Sunday.
Wahab Riaz ruled out of Champions Trophy due to injury
Jun 06, 2017, at 03:26 pm
Dubai, June 6 (IBNS): Pakistan received a blow when their pacer Wahab Riaz was ruled out of the ongoing Champions Trophy due to ankle injury.
Champions Trophy: India beat Pakistan by 124 runs
Jun 05, 2017, at 05:11 am
Birmingham, June 4 (IBNS): In a rain-hit match, India put up a strong performance to beat arch-rivals Pakistan handsomely by 124 runs in a Champions League match here on Sunday.
Jun 04, 2017, at 10:27 pm
Dubai, June 4 (IBNS): The ICC on Sunday confirmed that the Event Technical Committee of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 has approved Steven Finn as a replacement player for Chris Woakes in the England squad for the tournament.
Terror attacks hit London: ICC gives top priority to security
Jun 04, 2017, at 09:57 pm
Dubai, June 4(IBNS): The ICC on Sunday said security remained a top priority following the militant attacks which hit London on Saturday.
Champions Trophy 2017: New Zealand all out at 291 in 45 overs
Jun 03, 2017, at 02:26 am
Birmingham, June 2 (IBNS): In a rain interrupted match against Australia that was reduced to maximum of 46 overs for each side, New Zealand was bowled out to 291 with one over to spare, in Champions Trophy 2017, on Friday.
ICC Champions Trophy: Woakes ruled out
Jun 02, 2017, at 09:28 pm
London, June 2 (IBNS): Chris Woakes has been ruled out of the remainder of the ICC Champions Trophy after suffering a left side strain during England's eight-wicket win over Bangladesh in the opening game of the tournament on Thursday.
Warm-up Match: Indian batsmen shine,post 324/7
May 31, 2017, at 01:32 am
London, May 30 (IBNS): Indian batsmen displayed their skills with the willow to the full use as they posted massive 324 runs for the loss of seven wickets in the second warm-up match before the start of the Champions Trophy against Bangladesh here on Tuesday.
India beat NZ by 45 runs via D/L method
May 29, 2017, at 03:50 am
London, May 28 (IBNS): In the crucial warm-up match before the ICC Champions Trophy, India defeated New Zealand by 45 runs via Duckworth-Lewis method here on Sunday.
Practice match: Indian bowlers shine, NZ bowled out for 189
May 28, 2017, at 11:59 pm
London, May 28 (IBNS): Indian bowlers performed strongly on the English soil during a practice match against New Zealand, ahead of the Champions Trophy, as the Kiwis were bowled out for 189 runs.
Yuvraj Singh suffering from viral fever, making steady progress, confirms BCCI
May 28, 2017, at 02:53 am
Mumbai, May 27 (IBNS): Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is suffering from viral fever, the BCCI confirmed on Saturday.
Mortaza says Bangladesh takes form into ICC Champions Trophy
May 27, 2017, at 02:41 am
Dubai, May 26 (IBNS): Captain Mashrafe Mortaza is convinced Bangladesh can take its form of the past two years on to one of the sport’s grandest stages as it gears up for its first ICC Champions Trophy since 2006.
Virat Kohli says defending champion India better equipped than last time
May 26, 2017, at 01:20 am
London, May 25 (IBNS): Virat Kohli, who was part of the India squad which won the ICC Champions Trophy four years ago, believes his side is in an even better position to rule the world this year as he prepares for his first major competition as captain.
Manchester blast: ICC to review security arrangements post Manchester attack
May 23, 2017, at 10:36 pm
Dubai, May 23 (IBNS): Keeping in mind the upcoming Champions Trophy, the International Cricket Council on Tuesday said it will review security arrangements following the blast in Manchester which killed 22 people.
ICC takes a celebration of cricket to the heart of Birmingham
May 16, 2017, at 10:38 pm
Birmingham, May 16 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced it will be taking the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 action to even more fans after unveiling the first ever ICC Official Fan Park for the opening weekend of the tournament in Victoria Square, Birmingham.
ICC announces Champions Trophy prize money details
May 14, 2017, at 07:43 pm
Dubai, May 14 (IBNS): The upcoming ICC Champions Trophy in England and Wales from 1-18 June carries a total prize money of $4.5 million with the winner of the eight-team tournament taking home a cheque of $2.2 million, the International Cricket Council announced on Sunday.
Australian pacers could be tough to face, says Clarke on Champions Trophy
May 14, 2017, at 04:01 am
Kolkata, May 13 (IBNS): Visiting Kolkata, former Australian skipper Michael Clarke said he feels that pacers from his nation will be a threat to other participating nations in the upcoming Champions Trophy due to the conditions of the United Kingdom.
Sri Lanka appoints Allan Donald as Consultant Fast Bowling Coach for ICC Champions Trophy 2017
May 01, 2017, at 12:03 am
Colombo, Apr 30 (IBNS): Sri Lanka Cricket on Sunday announced the appointment of formenr South African pacer Allan Donald as Consultant Fast Bowling Coach for the ICC Champions Trophy 2017.
PCB names squad for Champions Trophy
Apr 26, 2017, at 02:09 am
Islamabad, Apr 25 (IBNS):The National Selection Committee headed by Inzamam ul Haq has selected 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, 2017 to be played in England and Wales from June 1, 2017 to June 18, 2017.
England name squad for Champions Trophy
Apr 26, 2017, at 12:50 am
London, Apr 25 (IBNS): The England and Wales Cricket Board on Tuesday recalled quick bowlers Mark Wood and David Willey in the squad for the Champions Trophy.
Sri Lanka announces squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2017
Apr 25, 2017, at 12:18 am
Colombo, Apr 24 (IBNS): Angelo Mathews has been named as the skipper of the Sri Lankan squad which will play the ICC Champions Trophy 2017.