While defending a massive total of 352 runs, Mark Wood delivered his first four-over spell within the first 10 overs of the innings, with an average speed of 151.2 kph. He also managed to get the big wicket of Steve Smith that put the Aussies at the backfoot early on.
Australia will finally kickstart their CT2025 campaign against arch-rivals England in Lahore. While both sides have displayed woeful ODI form as of late, Australia has not won a match in the Champions Trophy since the 2009 edition when they defended their title.
England captain Jos Buttler shed light on the tactical reason behind promoting young Jamie Smith to the number three spot and dropping seasoned star Joe Root to fourth in the batting order for their Champions Trophy campaign opener against arch-rival Australia in Lahore.
England will kickstart their Champions Trophy campaign against arch-rivals Australia from February 22 at Lahore, with matches against Afghanistan (February 26) and South Africa (March 1) coming later.
Actress and singer Janelle Monae is set to star in and produce the Universal Pictures adaptation of Tanya Smith's heist memoir 'Never Saw Me Coming: How I Outsmarted the FBI and the Entire Banking System--and Pocketed $40 Million'.
With Australia's star fast-bowling trio, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood unavailable for the Champions Trophy, opportunities have opened up for new pacers to make their mark. Among them, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has thrown his support behind left-arm quick Spen
Australia's ICC Champions Trophy campaign will kickstart on February 22 at Lahore against arch-rivals England, followed by matches against South Africa (February 25) at Rawalpindi and Afghanistan (February 28) at Lahore.
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 has approved Kyle Jamieson as a replacement for Lockie Ferguson in the New Zealand squad, according to a release from the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Australia's ICC Champions Trophy campaign will kickstart from February 22 at Lahore against arch-rivals England, followed by matches against South Africa (February 25) at Rawalpindi and Afghanistan (February 28 at Lahore). Leading up to the tournament, Aussies find themselves without their f