47 m. ago Australia v South Africa: Champions Trophy cricket match washed out – live

Updates from the match at Rawalpindi Cricket StadiumPlay was due to start at 2pm local/8pm AEDT/9am GMT“Just a heads up Rob...” begins Alistair Connor. “Check out weather.com , the rain’s only getting worse in Rawalpindi. Can’t see any sort of match happening. Or are you contractually or diplomatically obliged to avoid mentioning that?”It’s more that I’m one of nature’s optimists you can’t always trust the weather apps. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Nasser Hussain explains why India have ‘home advantage’ at Champions Trophy

Rohit Sharma’s side will play all their matches in the tournament at a neutral venue in Dubai

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3 h. ago Australia v South Africa: start delayed in Champions Trophy cricket – live

Updates from the match at Rawalpindi Cricket StadiumPlay was due to start at 2pm local/8pm AEDT/9am GMTStill raining in Rawalpindi. It’s very light, frustratingly so, but the outfield is in good condition so the turnaround should be very quick if/when the rain stops.Here’s something to read while we wait. The bogeyman is back. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Joe Root backs ‘brilliant leader’ Jos Buttler as England face crucial Champions Trophy clash

Buttler’s England have lost 17 of their last 24 ODIs heading into Wednesday’s must-win encounter with Afghanistan

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15 h. ago Joe Root comments on Jos Buttler speak volumes as he makes England cricket statement

England are staring down the barrel of Champions Trophy elimination if they don't beat Afghanistan, but former captain Joe Root is convinced they're on the right track - despite Jos Buttler's side's struggles in the last 18 months

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18 h. ago Joe Root backs ‘brilliant leader’ Jos Buttler as England face crucial game

Make-or-break match looms against Afghanistan Brydon Carse ruled out of tournament with injuryJoe Root has stressed Jos Buttler’s white-ball setup is in better shape than the Test side that buckled towards the back end of his own captaincy, as England attempt to keep their Champions Trophy hopes alive in their controversial match against Afghanistan on Wednesday.Battling to reach the semi-finals after the record-breaking five-wicket defeat against Australia over the weekend, England have endured a further blow with news that the fast bowler Brydon Carse has been ruled out of the tournament with the recurrence of a toe injury. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Joe Root convinced England on right track under ‘brilliant leader’ Jos Buttler

England have lost 17 of their last 24 ODIs heading into Wednesday’s must-win Champions Trophy clash with Afghanistan.

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20 h. ago Brydon Carse ruled out of Champions Trophy as England call up Rehan Ahmed

The all-rounder had been struggling with a toe injury.

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26 h. ago Brydon Carse set to miss England’s crucial Champions Trophy tie against Afghanistan

Ongoing toe issue saw Carse miss training on MondayEngland need victory after opening five-wicket defeatBrydon Carse appears set to be ruled out for England’s must-win game against Afghanistan this week – and possibly the remainder of their Champions Trophy campaign – after being a notable absentee at training on Monday.Jos Buttler’s men head into Wednesday’s day-nighter at the Gaddafi Stadium desperate for victory following their chastening five-wicket defeat to Australia on the same ground last Saturday. Carse, who had been touch and go to play due to a toe injury, finished as their most expensive bowler on the night, going at 9.85 per over. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago RFU adds extra England Test and leaves Borthwick without warm

Extra match against Australia added for NovemberBorthwick will lose time he has used for training in SpainSteve Borthwick will have to forgo a crucial training camp and guide England into this year’s autumn internationals with a week’s less preparation after the Rugby Football Union arranged an extra lucrative November Test against Australia.England habitually play three autumn internationals in the same year as a British & Irish Lions tour but the RFU arranged a fourth, which could generate up to £10m in revenue, after its latest accounts reported record losses to reserves of £42m. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago Champions Trophy 2025: Fixtures, latest results and group tables

England beaten by Australia in wild opener as Virat Kohli leads India past Pakistan

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42 h. ago Virat Kohli century steers India to Champions Trophy win over Pakistan

Group A: India, 244-4, bt Pakistan, 241 by 6wktsKohli’s 51st ODI century seals victory in DubaiVirat 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...

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43 h. ago Liam Livingstone must finally seize moment for England on global stage | Ali Martin

All-rounder has yet to deliver in five major tournaments and missed out again in Champions Trophy defeat by AustraliaThe England players who hit the golf course on Sunday morning probably did the right thing, really. Back at the team hotel they were replaying the defeat against Australia the previous night on a jumbo‑sized screen, with the gentle flute muzak in the lobby barely softening the sight of Josh Inglis going gangbusters.Plenty went back to their own struggle to tee off with the bat. At the 30-over mark, England were 200 with just two down, only to finish 351 for eight. It was their highest score at a global event, the highest by any side at a Champions Trophy. But it was still only par and swiftly bumped down to No 2 as regards the second of those two records. Continue reading...

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43 h. ago Virat Kohli stars as India leave fierce foes Pakistan on brink of Champions Trophy exit

Kohli was in glorious form as he made a record-extending 51st ODI century to leave their fierce foes facing elimination

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43 h. ago Virat Kohli ton against Pakistan puts India on brink of Champions Trophy semis

Kohli took centre stage in Dubai.

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52 h. ago Jos Buttler defends England selection but pinpoints where bowlers must improve after Australia defeat

Australia chased down a mammoth total as England suffered an early Champions Trophy blow

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62 h. ago Scotland’s Gregor Townsend questions England’s crucial penalty decision

‘I just don’t know how that’s a penalty,’ says head coachSteve Borthwick: ‘They found a way to win the game’Scotland’s coaches and players believe two key officiating decisions potentially denied them another historic Calcutta Cup victory. Gregor Townsend feels his team were unlucky to concede the crucial second-half penalty kicked by Fin Smith that ultimately proved decisive and doubts have also been raised over the solitary English try, scored by Tommy Freeman.Townsend was particularly unhappy about the crucial penalty given against Rory Darge and Tom Jordan for lifting Ben Curry out of a ruck. “I’m going to go through the game two or three times to see whether we could have got better decisions,” said Townsend, the head coach. “I did feel the decision that counted against us for the winning three points where we cleared someone out of the ruck I just don’t know how that’s a penalty. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago Champions Trophy: Records tumble as Australia condemn England to agonising defeat

England’s one-day problems continue despite notching the highest total and individual score in competition history

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63 h. ago Champions Trophy: England still have 'optimism and belief' despite damaging Australia loss

Josh Inglis ensured England’s one-day struggles continued in Lahore despite Ben Duckett brilliance

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67 h. ago Inglis inspires Australia to record win over England despite Duckett hundred

Group B: Australia 356-5 bt England 351-8 by five wicketsHighest successful run chase in ICC tournament historyThey say good things come to those who wait and after nearly three decades without a global tournament in their city, the people of Lahore saw their patience rewarded. A good number are too young to remember the 1996 World Cup but they will not forget Australia’s five-wicket win over England in a hurry.Set 352 to win this Group B encounter after Ben Duckett’s sublime 165 from 143 balls – the highest individual score at a Champions Trophy – Australia wobbled initially. Travis Head and Steve Smith were wiped out for single-figure scores during a fiery new ball burst from Jofra Archer and Mark Wood. Continue reading...

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