Rachin Ravindra struck a superb 112 to lead New Zealand into the Champions Trophy semi-finals with a five-wicket win over Bangladesh, in turn dumping out hosts Pakistan who have been left to deal with an ugly fallout.
Ben Stokes to skip the Hundred in order to focus on England’s Ashes tour
- England captain to prioritise fitness for Australia series
- Moeen Ali also withdraws and retires from county game
Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali have both withdrawn from this year’s Hundred. England’s Test captain has chosen to focus on his fitness and his duties with the red ball, and Moeen has decided to retire from county cricket so he can grasp the opportunities offered by global franchise leagues.
The competition has brought only bad luck to Stokes, who in five appearances has scored only 14 runs at an average of 3.50 and sustained one serious hamstring injury, while playing for Northern Superchargers last August. That pulled muscle kept him out of all cricket for two months and, after a recurrence while playing for England in New Zealand late last year, he required surgery from which he is recovering.
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Josh Inglis’ stunning Champions Trophy century made England finally wake up and realise that a multi-format star slipped through their fingers.
Virat Kohli century steers India to Champions Trophy win over Pakistan
- Group A: India, 244-4, bt Pakistan, 241, by 6wkts
- Kohli’s 51st ODI century seals victory in Dubai
Virat Kohli’s record-extending 51st one-day century secured a six-wicket win over Pakistan in Dubai that puts India on the verge of qualifying for the Champions Trophy semi-finals.
After Pakistan were bowled out for a disappointing 241 in 49.4 overs, Kohli took centre stage, ticking off 14,000 ODI runs en route to 100 not out off 111 balls – with a final cover drive sealing his century and India’s victory, which leaves their rivals on the brink of early elimination.
Continue reading...Tassie sensation’s absurd 48-ball ton stuns as Vics blast their way into One-Day Cup final — Wrap
Victoria has won its way into the One Day Cup final after a clutch win on the final day of the season at Cricket Central, while Tasmanian sensation Mitch Owen blasted a wild 48-ball century.
‘Beyond a game’: Pakistan’s home tournament dream at stake in massive India showdown — LIVE
Pakistan face arch-rivals India in a Champions Trophy blockbuster (tonight from 8pm AEDT) as they look to get their campaign back on track in front of a sell-out crowd in Dubai on an occasion described as “beyond a game”.
Warner replacement finally unearthed; Marnus’ surprise new role – Talking Points
It only took 18 months, but Australia may have finally unearthed an ODI replacement for David Warner.
‘Didn’t deserve to lose’: England star’s odd claim after excuses for record-breaking loss to Aussies
Australia produced one of the great run chases to start the Champions Trophy in sublime fashion on Sunday morning — but their English rivals can’t seem to accept it.
‘Like a cheat code’: Aussie’s incredible knock hailed as Poms lament ‘the one that got away’
Josh Inglis’ unbeaten century in Australia’s record run-chase in their Champions Trophy opener against England in Lahore has been hailed as one of the great ODI innings.
What home advantage? Hosts Pakistan travels overseas for blockbuster clash
Pakistan is hosting its first major ICC event in nearly three decades, but the national team has been forced to travel to another country for their second group stage match of the Champions Trophy.
Players handed massive bans after wild brawl erupts in club cricket match
Two players have copped massive bans after a wild brawl erupted during a club cricket match in Latrobe Valley last weekend.
‘Unbelievable’: Alex Carey’s stunning one-handed effort in Champions Trophy opener
Alex Carey didn’t have the gloves on during Australia’s Champions Trophy opener against England in Lahore, but that didn’t prevent him from grabbing an absolute blinder in the outfield.
Josh Inglis’ epic century steers Australia towards comeback victory over England
Josh Inglis and Alex Carey have spent most of their ODI careers fighting over the same spot, but during Saturday’s Champions Trophy against England in Lahore, the duo combined for a match-winning partnership to steer Australia towards a tense five-wicket victory.
Opener’s ODI first propels Proteas to commanding Champions Trophy rout as threat blunted
Opener Ryan Rickelton struck a maiden one-day international hundred as South Africa routed Afghanistan by 107 runs in the Champions Trophy in Karachi on Friday.
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