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latest news & developmentsVettori: Adrenalin will fuel New Zealand for final
Adrenalin and desire will fuel tired New Zealand’s dreams of beating Australia in the Champions Trophy final on Monday, captain Daniel Vettori said.
New Zealand through to Champions final
SA-born Grant Elliott made an undefeated 75 as New Zealand beat Pakistan by five wickets in their ICC Champions Trophy semifinal on Saturday.
Ponting’s three-word recipe for Champions Trophy success
Ricky Ponting needed only three words to explain why Australia crushed England by nine wickets and qualified for the Champions Trophy final.
Losing to Australia can help us, says Younus
Pakistan captain Younus Khan was unfazed by his side’s loss to Australia in their final Champions Trophy round-robin match on Wednesday.
South Africa dumped out of Champions Trophy
England beat hosts South Africa by 22 runs to knock the world’s number one ranked side and tournament hosts out of the Champions Trophy on Sunday.
India face stiff test in vital match
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is looking forward to an improved performance from his team in a crucial match against formidable Australia.
Pakistan through to semis after beating India
Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Yousuf shared a record fourth-wicket stand to help Pakistan beat India by 54 runs on Saturday to reach the finals.
SA’s Champions Trophy campaign back on track
South Africa got their ICC Champions Trophy campaign back on track on Thursday with a convincing five wicket victory over New Zealand
Proteas seek improvement after ‘good wake-up call’
Just two days into the 2009 Champions Trophy and hosts and co-favourites South Africa are fighting for survival.
Proteas can handle the pressure, says Smith
Skipper Graeme Smith says SA can handle the pressure of being ranked number one in the world ahead of the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy.
Ponting backs young brigade to shine in SA
Australia skipper Ricky Ponting believes his new-look side can shine at the Champions Trophy, which gets under way in South Africa on Tuesday.
Dale Steyn: No team can match us
Fast bowler Dale Steyn has delivered a 2009 ICC Champions Trophy challenge by saying no team will match hosts South Africa
ODI format under microscope ahead of Champions Trophy
The one-day ICC Champions Trophy starts on Tuesday in South Africa with the future of the 50-over format under the microscope.
Fans to miss out on power-hitters
Bowlers could be forgiven for breathing a sigh of relief ahead of the Champions Trophy as some of the world’s big-hitters will me mssing the action.
Dhoni’s India bank on consistency
Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s India will want to maintain their consistency and fulfill their fans’ expectations at the Champions Trophy starting next week.