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Alex Carey Says Australia Excited By Rare South Africa Challenge
Alex Carey said Australia are excited by the challenge posed by a formidable South Africa when they meet in the Champions Trophy for the first time in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. ...
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Pakistan's Rizwan Admits Champions Trophy Dream 'Ended' By India
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan admitted Sunday that his team's Champions Trophy dreams had "ended" after a shattering loss to bitter rivals India. Hosts Pakistan went down by six wickets in ...
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Miandad's Six To Jadeja Blitz: 6 Great India-Pakistan Odis
Cricketing powerhouses India and Pakistan renew their storied if rare rivalry in the most hotly-anticipated match of the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday. AFP Sport looks back at ...
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Pakistan Face India In Champions Trophy 2025 Clash With No Room For Error
Pakistan face arch-rivals India in a Champions Trophy blockbuster on Sunday in front of a sell-out Dubai crowd knowing that another defeat will virtually end their title defence. The neighbours ...
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Five Controversial India-Pakistan Moments In ODI Cricket
Pakistan and India clash in a blockbuster group match at the Champions Trophy on Sunday in Dubai.AFP Sport looks at five controversial moments on the pitch between the arch-rivals in ...
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Jos Buttler Not Taking Depleted Australia Lightly In Champions Trophy
England skipper Jos Buttler expects Australia to pose a tough challenge when they meet in a Champions Trophy Group B clash in Lahore on Saturday, despite missing their pace trio. ...
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Comeback Hero Mohammed Shami Says Wicket-Taking Mindset Alive
India's pace spearhead Mohammed Shami on Thursday said he came into the Champions Trophy with an eye on taking regular wickets after he returned to international cricket from a career-threatening ...
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Australia's Pat Cummins Targets IPL For Return From Injury
Australia captain Pat Cummins said Friday he is targeting the Indian Premier League to make his return from a niggling injury that sidelined him from the Champions Trophy. The 31-year-old ...
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Fallen White-Ball Kings England In Search Of Champions Trophy Revival
England may have been the reigning world champions in both 50-over and T20 cricket as recently as two years ago, but they head into the Champions Trophy facing an uphill ...
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Depleted Australia Face Uphill Battle At Champions Trophy
An Australia team struggling for confidence and missing the wealth of experience that has long been the backbone of their success face a daunting task to win a first Champions ...
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Bangladesh Can Beat Anyone At Champions Trophy, Says Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto
Bangladesh's fast bowlers led by speed sensation Nahid Rana mean the Tigers can beat anyone at the Champions Trophy, skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto declared Wednesday on the eve of their ...
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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Near Endgame As India Chase Champions Trophy Glory
India captain Rohit Sharma and superstar batsman Virat Kohli enter the Champions Trophy this week with intense focus on their dwindling powers and speculation over when they will retire. The ...
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Curran Hits Maiden Ton As Zimbabwe Win Ireland ODI Series
Ireland 240 (A. Balbirnie 64, L. Tucker 61, H. Tector 51; R. Ngarava 2-42, T. Gwandu 2-44) v Zimbabwe 246-1 (B. Curran 118 not out, C. Ervine 69 not out, ...
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Skipper Rizwan Urges Pakistan To Enjoy Champions Trophy
Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan said on Tuesday the Champions Trophy would be a "historic occasion" for the country, a day before the hosts kick the tournament off against New Zealand. ...
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Kohli, Rohit Near Endgame As India Chase Champions Trophy Glory
The 37-year-old Rohit and Kohli, 36, got back among the runs to some degree in India's 3-0 ODI home sweep of England last week. ...
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5 Potential Breakout Stars To Watch At The Champions Trophy 2025
The Champions Trophy starts on Wednesday in Pakistan and Dubai. AFP Sport highlights five less heralded players looking to make a name for themselves at the 50-over tournament: - Varun ...
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Champions Trophy Set For Liftoff After India-Pakistan Row, Boycott Calls
The Champions Trophy begins Wednesday after a turbulent build-up that saw the tournament split between Pakistan and Dubai, and with England facing calls to boycott their match against Afghanistan. The ...
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Three Matches To Watch At The Champions Trophy 2025
The Champions Trophy begins on Wednesday with the world's top eight teams competing in Pakistan and Dubai for the prestigious title.AFP Sport looks at three highly anticipated matches in the ...
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Stirling's 89 Helps Ireland Level Zimbabwe ODI Series
Captain Paul Stirling, Mark Adair and Curtis Campher played pivotal roles as Ireland beat Zimbabwe by six wickets on Sunday to level a one-day international series with one match left. ...
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Zimbabwe Beat Ireland By 49 Runs In First ODI
Zimbabwe Beat Ireland By 49 Runs In First ODI ...
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England Can Be 'Dangerous' In Champions Trophy Despite India Loss: Jos Buttler
Captain Jos Buttler on Wednesday said England can be a "dangerous team" in the upcoming Champions Trophy despite their 3-0 ODI whitewash in India. The tourists lost the third ODI ...
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Bumrah Absence A Chance For 'World-Class' Mohammed Shami: India Coach
Jasprit Bumrah's absence from India's Champions Trophy team will be an opportunity for "world-class" Mohammed Shami and other fast bowlers, coach Gautam Gambhir said Wednesday. Bumrah was rule ...
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Bangladesh Cricketer Banned For 5 Years For Corruption
Bangladesh international Shohely Akhter has been banned from all cricket for five years after admitting to five breaches of the ICC's anti-corruption code, the sport's governing body said. Akh ...
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Australia's Matthew Kuhnemann Reported For Suspect Bowling Action
Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has been reported for a suspect bowling action after his pivotal role in the Test series win in Sri Lanka, Cricket Australia said Wednesday. Left-armer Kuhnemann, ...
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