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Champions Trophy: Mashrafe rues 'late' batting lapse for England
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
London [U.K], June 2 (ANI): Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza has admitted that his side had fallen "20 to 30 runs short" in their innings, after being beaten by eight wickets in their opening Champions Trophy group clash against England at the Kennington Oval on Thursday.
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Champions Trophy: Root, Morgan star in England's comprehensive win ov
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
London [U.K], June 1 (ANI): Joe Root smashed a scorching century, while skipper Eoin Morgan well supported him with his quick-fire fifty as England secured a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Bangladesh in their opening group clash of the Champions Trophy here at the Kennington Oval on Thu
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Champions Trophy: Proteas confident despite England loss, says de Villiers
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], June 1 (ANI): Despite losing the recent ODI series against England, South Africa skipper AB de Villiers has said that he is satisfied with his team's preparation for the Champions Trophy, where they will begin their campaign against Sri Lanka on June 3 at th
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We are fully focused on cricket, insists Smith amid CA pay dispute
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
London [U.K], June 1 (ANI): As the long-standing pay dispute between the Cricket Australia and Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) continues, skipper Steve Smith has insisted that his team are entirely focused on their Champions Trophy campaign, which is beginning against New Zeala
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Amitabh Chaudhary denies reports of rift between Kumble, Kohli
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], June 1 (ANI): Amitabh Chaudhary, Acting Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Thursday denied reports of rift between head coach Anil Kumble and skipper Virat Kohli, saying he "cannot see any smoke".
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Allan Border feels Ashes under 'threat' amid CA pay dispute
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], June 1 (ANI): Former Australia skipper Allan Border has expressed his concerns for the incoming home Ashes series this year amidst the long-standing pay dispute between Cricket Australia and Australian Cricketers Association (ACA).
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Mathews likely to miss Lanka`s Champions Trophy opener
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], June 1 (ANI): In a major blow to Sri Lanka, skipper Angelo Mathews is likely to miss his side's Champions Trophy opening match against South Africa on Saturday because of a calf injury.
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Fleming backs Dhoni to continue till 2019 World Cup
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Wellington [New Zealand], June 1 (ANI): Former New Zealand Stephen Fleming skipper believes Mahendra Singh Dhoni can extend his international career until the 2019 World Cup, adding that the moment the wicketkeeper-batsman feels he has stopped performing and has become a hindrance, he will g
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Champions Trophy: Kohli hints at Karthik's inclusion in Playing XI ag
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], May 30 (ANI): Indian skipper Virat Kohli has hinted at Dinesh Karthik's inclusion in the Playing XI for the much awaited Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan after the wicketkeeper-batsman made a strong case for his selection scoring stylish 94 runs against Bangladesh in
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Asian teams need to play `out of their skins` to win Champions Trophy: Dil
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Karachi [Pakistan], May 30 (ANI): Former Sri Lanka skipper Tillakaratne Dilshan believes Asian countries will have to play out of their skins to win the Champions Trophy, beginning Thursday in England and Wales.
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IPL has helped Stokes to mature as cricketer: Botham
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], May 29 (ANI): With just three days left to the commencement of hosts England's Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh, former skipper Ian Botham has said that in-form all-rounder Ben Stokes has developed mentally as a player after his successful maiden India
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3 Nations Invitational Tournament, a chance to assess performance ahead of
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 29 (ANI): Indian men's hockey team skipper Manpreet Singh has insisted that the upcoming 3 Nations Invitational Tournament in Germany will provide them with the opportunity to assess their performance and get ready for the Hockey World League (HWL) Sem
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