New Zealand battle-ready after 'tough' Pakistan leg: Stead
New Zealand coach Gary Stead on Tuesday said the team is raring to go in their next set of Champions Trophy matches after having aced pressure moments in the first two wins.
New Zealand coach Gary Stead on Tuesday said the team is raring to go in their next set of Champions Trophy matches after having aced pressure moments in the first two wins.
Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi warned England on Tuesday that memories of their famous 2023 World Cup win over the then holders gives them the confidence to pull off a Champions Trophy surprise.
The 2025 Champions Trophy is currently in its group stage, with no complaints so far about Pakistan’s hosting capabilities.
Bangladesh once again finds itself trapped in a cycle of failure in ICC global tournaments. In their opening match of the Champions Trophy, the Tigers were bowled out for 228 against India, succumbing to a six-wicket defeat. The second match saw them post a modest 241 against New Zealand, only to lose by five wickets and crash out of the tournament.
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy with a toe injury and replaced in the squad by leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed, tournament organisers said Monday.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto expressed his disappointment with the top-order batters' performance in their first match against India, and following today's five-wicket defeat to New Zealand, which ended their Champions Trophy campaign, he lamented the middle-order collapse.
South African captain Temba Bavuma on Monday said his side would not be taking world champions Australia lightly despite a depleted bowling attack.
Alex Carey said Australia are excited by the challenge posed by a formidable South Africa when they meet in the Champions Trophy for the first time in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
Top-order batsman Saud Shakeel said Pakistan must be better in every facet after a six-wicket defeat to arch-rivals India left the hosts on the brink of a Champions Trophy exit.
Rachin Ravindra struck a superb 112 to lead New Zealand into the Champions Trophy semi-finals with a five-wicket win over Bangladesh and in turn dump hosts Pakistan out of the semi-final race.
Bangladesh's experienced batter Mahmudullah Riyad, who missed the opening ICC Champions Trophy match against India due to injury, remains doubtful for the upcoming must-win clash against New Zealand on Monday.
Ahead of their crucial ICC Champions Trophy encounter, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner expressed respect for Bangladesh's evolving strength, citing the teams' frequent face-offs in recent years.