Dominant India march into yet another final

India 265 for 1 (Rohit 123*, Kohli 96*) beat Bangladesh 264 for 7 (Tamim 70, Mushfiqur 61, Jadhav 2-22, Bumrah 2-40) by 9 wicketsScorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 01:33 Tait: India took important wickets at the right time The best team at ICC events since 2010 marched into its fourth final in seven tournaments to set up a summit clash against Pakistan, pitting the tournament’s best bowling sides against each…

June 15, 2017
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Jadhav, Bumrah keep Bangladesh to 264

Toss Bangladesh chose to bowl v IndiaLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 02:53 Dobell: Bangladesh fully capable of beating India India won the toss under overcast skies, and decided to bowl on a fresh pitch that is expected to be full of runs. Virat Kohli said the sudden drizzle at the toss could point to an on-and-off first innings, which usually helps the bowling side. Both the sides were unchanged,…

June 15, 2017
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Pant, Kuldeep picked for West Indies tour

Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant and left-arm wristspinner Kuldeep Yadav have been picked for India’s limited-overs tour of West Indies, which comprises five ODIs and a T20 international soon after the Champions Trophy ends in England. Opener Rohit Sharma and fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah are the only members from the Champions Trophy squad who won’t be making the trip to the Caribbean. Squad: Virat Kohli (capt), Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant, Ajinkya Rahane,…

June 15, 2017
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Extra rest day could be vital for Pakistan attack

June 15, 2017

Hasan Ali was celebrating wickets early but by the end of the innings was dealing with a shin injury © Getty Images Sarfraz Ahmed was hopeful of having a fully fit Pakistan bowling attack for the Champions Trophy final after an accumulation of injuries piled up before and during Wednesday’s semi-final. Mohammad Amir was ruled out of the semi-final with a back spasm while Hasan Ali and Imad Wasim picked…

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Scotland bat in rare ODI against Full-Member Zimbabwe

June 15, 2017

Toss Scotland chose to bat v ZimbabweLive scorecard and ball-by-ball updates The captains Graeme Cremer and Kyle Coetzer meet at toss for the first ever ODI between the two teams © Peter Della Penna The first mini-victory in the maiden ODI between Scotland and Zimbabwe was achieved by home captain Kyle Coetzer, who chose to bat first after his opposite number Graeme Cremer called incorrectly at the toss. A slight…

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Scotland choose to bat in rare ODI against Full-Members Zimbabwe

June 15, 2017

Toss Scotland chose to bat v ZimbabweLive scorecard and ball-by-ball updates The captains Graeme Cremer and Kyle Coetzer meet at toss for the first ever ODI between the two teams © Peter Della Penna The first mini-victory in the maiden ODI between Scotland and Zimbabwe was achieved by home captain Kyle Coetzer, who chose to bat first after his opposite number Graeme Cremer called incorrectly at the toss. A slight…

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India bowl, both sides unchanged

Toss Bangladesh chose to bowl v IndiaLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 02:53 Dobell: Bangladesh fully capable of beating India India won the toss under overcast skies, and decided to bowl on a fresh pitch that is expected to be full of runs. Virat Kohli said the sudden drizzle at the toss could point to an on-and-off first innings, which usually helps the bowling side. Both the sides were unchanged,…

June 15, 2017
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Perry seeks greater polish for Australia

Play 01:39 ‘So much excitement around this tournament’ – Perry Allrounder Ellyse Perry has declared Australia’s women need to find the right tempo with the bat in the closing overs of their innings, in order to finish off in the sort of manner that will enable them to lift the World Cup next month. Batting at No. 3 in the absence of the rested captain Meg Lanning, Perry struck a…

June 15, 2017
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Decider washed out; Law 'not sure' of WI's chances of direct entry into World Cup

June 14, 2017

Match abandoned Afghanistan v West IndiesScorecard Rashid Khan, Javed Ahmadi and Nasir Jamal walk around the wet outfield © AFP The series between West Indies and Afghanistan ended in a 1-1 tie as the deciding match was washed out by rain, which had been heavy overnight and persistent through the day. There was just enough time with clear skies for the two captains to come out for the toss –…

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Extra rest day may prove vital for nicked up Pakistan

June 14, 2017

Hasan Ali was celebrating wickets early but by the end of the innings was dealing with a shin injury © Getty Images Sarfraz Ahmed was hopeful of having a fully fit Pakistan bowling attack for the Champions Trophy final after an accumulation of injuries piled up before and during Wednesday’s semi-final. Mohammad Amir was ruled out of the semi-final with a back spasm while Hasan Ali and Imad Wasim picked…

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