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Pakistan slip into Champions Trophy semifinals

Pakistan qualified for the Champions Trophy semifinals after the India-Australia match was abandoned due to rain on Monday night.

Have sex to play better, India stars urged

India’s cricketers at the Champions Trophy in South Africa are being encouraged by their coach to have sex to boost their on-field performance.

Tri-series rivals have one eye on Champions Trophy

India, Sri Lanka and New Zealand hope to put in impressive performances in a tri-series this week to boost confidence ahead of the Champions Trophy.

Mediation collapses in Windies pay dispute crisis

There is still no end in sight in mediation efforts between the West Indies Cricket Board and the West Indian Players Association in a pay dispute.

South Africa names provisional squad for Champions Trophy

Cricket South Africa on Monday named a provisional squad of 20 players for the ICC Champions Trophy tournament to be held in South Africa in September

South Africa set to host Champions Trophy

South Africa should host this year’s Champions Trophy with Sri Lanka ruled out due to possible rain interruptions, an ICC committee has recommended.

ICC reschedules Champions Trophy for 2009

The ICC says it has decided to reschedule the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, postponed this year amid security concerns, to next September.

Dying to play the game

For those who attacked the Proteas for refusing to go to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy — take a look at what happened there recently.

Pakistan slam Australia’s decision to tour India

Pakistan cricket officials on Tuesday slammed Australia’s decision to go ahead with their tour of India despite a series of deadly bomb blasts.

ICC postpones Champions Trophy

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday postponed until next year the Champions Trophy in Pakistan over security fears.

SA’s ‘no’ imperils Champions Trophy

South Africa’s refusal to participate in next month’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan has put serious doubt over the viability of the tournament.

South Africa pull out of Champions Trophy

South Africa on Friday withdrew from the Champions Trophy in Pakistan next month because of safety and security concerns.

Champions Trophy faces pull-out threat

Holders Australia could pull out of the Champions Trophy after the International Cricket Council decided to go ahead with the tournament in Pakistan.

Union has ‘serious concerns’ for Proteas in Pakistan

The SA cricket players’ union has voiced ”serious concern” over the safety situation in Pakistan, venue of the Champions Trophy.