“The umpires felt the condition of the ball changed, in a way making me feel we were responsible as a team”
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South Africa captain AB de Villiers has admitted that he was “upset” that the umpires questioned him about the condition of the ball during the second ODI against England in Southampton on Saturday.
Stokes celebrates after bringing up his second ODI century
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South Africa looked on track for victory despite a sensational hundred from England all-rounder Ben Stokes, but a brilliant final over by Mark Wood led to the hosts escaping with a two-run win in the second ODI in Southampton.
“I always had confidence that I’d be in the squad”
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Australia opener Aaron Finch has revealed that there was no doubt in his mind that he would be part of the country’s Champions Trophy squad.
“He is a brilliant batsman but he has failed against me”
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Pakistan left-arm seamer Junaid Khan is confident that he will dismiss India captain Virat Kohli when the two sides meet at the Champions Trophy on June 4.
“I think in these conditions, England will be my firm favourites”
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Legendary West Indies batsman Brian Lara has backed England to win the Champions Trophy next month.
“We’re really hopeful to perform [in] this tournament and we’ll try to win this trophy as well.”
Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed has said that his side will take a bullish approach to the Champions Trophy in England as they have “nothing to lose”.
“I don’t think [the] BCCI will find many better candidates than someone like him”
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes that Rahul Dravid should be appointed as India’s next head coach.
In addition to being the green light to play the second ODI, Stokes will also be allowed to bowl
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England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been given the all clear to play in the second ODI against South Africa in Southampton on Saturday.
“I feel in the last year I’ve been one of the better bowlers and one of the most consistent”
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England pace bowler Liam Plunkett believes that he has done enough to secure his place in the ODI squad.
“You do need to be hitting the ground running”
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New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has made it clear that his side will play a more attacking brand of cricket during the Champions Trophy in England next week.
