1 hour 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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3 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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4 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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4 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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7 h. ago Flats evacuated after fire rips through popular Glasgow restaurant

Emergency crews raced to the scene after the fire started in Mother India this morning.

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53 h. ago Champions Trophy make or break for Buttler as England look to stop slide

After defeat in India, England start tournament against Australia, who are without their feared fast-bowling trioIn contrast to the drawn-out 50-over World Cup and its T20 equivalent, the Champions Trophy is quite a cutthroat affair, with one slip-up in the group stage manageable but two likely terminal. Jos Buttler called it a brutal format before England’s opener against Australia in Lahore on Saturday, while his opposite number, Steve Smith, spoke of needing a “quarter-final” mentality.As unforgiving as it is, there is a fair bit riding on this Champions Trophy for Buttler, a captain who lifted the T20 World Cup in 2022 straight after replacing Eoin Morgan but has struggled to live up to it since. Series results have nose-dived, both world titles were surrendered meekly, and the messaging has often been confusing. Matthew Mott paid the price as head coach last year but not every shortcoming was his. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago 5 key talking points as England prepare to face Australia in Champions Trophy

Brendon McCullum’s reign as England’s white-ball coach got off to an inauspicious start with T20 and ODI series defeats in India.

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5 d. ago Mark Wood relishing chance to tick off ‘bucket list’ items over next 12 months

Ahead of the Ashes in Australia this winter, England have a home Test series against India while their Champions Trophy campaign starts on Saturday.

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