2017 ICC Champions Trophy: Sri Lanka hit by Chamara Kapugedera injury blow ahead of crucial India clash
Kapugedera sustained what the International Cricket Council later confirmed was a knee injury on the eve of Sri Lanka`s second match in the tournament against India at the Oval on Thursday.
Jun 08, 2017, 08:56 AM ISTICC Champions Trophy 2017: It's going to take a big team effort to knock over India, says Morne Morkel
Sunday`s clash against the title-holders at the Oval has taken on added significance for the Proteas after a shock defeat by Pakistan at Edgbaston on Wednesday.
Jun 08, 2017, 08:49 AM ISTICC Champions Trophy 2017: Pakistan win rain-hit game against South Africa after bowlers deliver good
After an embarrassing defeat against India, Pakistan produced a dominant bowling performance to subdue the Proteas, opening up Group B for various semifinal scenarios.
Jun 08, 2017, 08:27 AM ISTICC Champions Trophy 2017: India cannot afford to get complacent against Sri Lanka, says Virat Kohli's childhood coach
A defeat for Sri Lanka will end Sri Lanka`s hope of making it to the last four whereas a win for India would ensure India of the semi-final spot.
Jun 07, 2017, 16:36 PM ISTICC Champions Trophy 2017: Confident India aim to seal semi-final berth against Sri Lanka – Preview
Having pulverised Pakistan by 124 runs, India will start as overwhelming favourites against Sri Lanka, who looked in total disarray during their 96-run defeat at the hands of South Africa.
Jun 07, 2017, 12:14 PM ISTWATCH: When Jos Buttler's outrageous six almost crashed into a cameraman during Eng vs NZ Champions Trophy tie
However, it was a break-neck innings from wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler which pushed the total to 310. Buttler's 48-ball 61 knock included some of the most astonishing strokes.
Jun 07, 2017, 11:59 AM ISTICC Champions Trophy 2017: Pakistan's pride at stake against South Africa – Preview
Yet, worryingly for Pakistan, there is the potential for an even more lopsided match against South Africa -- and that`s not simply because the Proteas are top of the International Cricket Council (ICC) one-day international rankings, while Sarfraz`s side are eighth.
Jun 07, 2017, 11:35 AM ISTICC Champions Trophy 2017, Pakistan vs South Africa – Preview, Live Streaming, TV Listings, Date, Time, Venue, Squad
One more win and AB de Villiers-led side would become the second team to make it to the semis, however, the African nation have had the habit of choking at crucial moments and could see the Pakistani side banking on the situation.
Jun 07, 2017, 10:42 AM ISTVirat Kohli ends his six-year association with PepsiCo
Kohli said that owing to his fitness regime, he does not consume any soft drinks and would not recommend it to others as well.
Jun 06, 2017, 21:32 PM ISTWATCH: Trent Boult's brilliant catch to dismiss Moeen Ali in ENG vs NZ game
Corey Anderson claimed his third wicket of the match as Ali attempted a pull off Anderson's bouncer but a brilliant catch by Trent Boult at short fine leg sent Ali packing.
Jun 06, 2017, 20:01 PM ISTICC Champions Trophy 2017: Kumar Sangakkara wants Sri Lanka to play with arrogance against India
"I would personally like this young Sri Lanka side to walk out at The Oval and play with the arrogance and abandon of youth. They should express their talent and play a really positive brand of cricket," Sangakkara wrote in his column for the ICC.
Jun 06, 2017, 12:50 PM ISTICC CT 2017: England vs New Zealand - As it happened
England's Liam Plunkett won the Man of the Match award as he wrapped up the match with his second four-wicket haul in as many games.
Jun 06, 2017, 10:53 AM ISTICC Champions Trophy 2017: Australian batsmen will be ready for 'do-or-die' showdown against England, says Steve Smith
Smith`s side endured the frustration of having Monday`s clash with Bangladesh abandoned due to rain, just days after their opening fixture against New Zealand was also washed out.
Jun 06, 2017, 09:26 AM ISTICC Champions Trophy 2017: Eoin Morgan confident of avoiding repeat New Zealand thrashing
England captain Eoin Morgan has insisted his side have learnt the lessons from their "men against boys" defeat by New Zealand at the 2015 World Cup as they prepare to face the Blackcaps in the Champions Trophy.
Jun 06, 2017, 00:27 AM ISTWATCH: Mitchell Starc's triple-wicket maiden over leaves Bangladesh devastated
The 27-year-old, in his spell of 8.3 overs, took four wickets including a triple-wicket maiden over.
Jun 05, 2017, 23:22 PM ISTWATCH: Harbhajan Singh describes MS Dhoni in one word, hails him as 'champion'
Regarded as one of the greatest captains, Dhoni led India to their second Champions Trophy title in 2013 in England.
Jun 05, 2017, 18:36 PM ISTIncumbent Anil Kumble re-applies for the post of India head coach: Report
The former India captain and spin legend was hired as Indian team’s head coach in June 2016 on a one-year contract, and it expires at the end of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017.
Jun 05, 2017, 00:32 AM ISTICC Champions Trophy 2017: Australia look to make amends against improving Bangladesh – Preview
The Australian bowlers received a severe thrashing at the hands of New Zealand batsmen in their previous game before rain gods intervened and the match was abandoned.
Jun 04, 2017, 15:47 PM ISTICC Champions Trophy 2017: Stand-in Sri Lanka captain Upul Tharanga suspended for two games
Sri Lanka completed their 50 overs more than half an hour behind schedule during the 96-run defeat by the South Africans at The Oval.
Jun 04, 2017, 10:16 AM ISTICC Champions Trophy 2017, Match 3: All-round South Africa humble Sri Lanka by 96 runs in Group B clash
Hashim Amla scored 103 off 115 deliveries and shared a 145-run stand with Faf du Plessis (75) for the 2nd wicket as South Africa recovered from a very slow start to score 299/6 in 50 overs.
Jun 03, 2017, 23:42 PM IST