Riaz’s Champions Trophy journey was brought to an end by an ankle injury
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Ruman Raees has been brought in as a replacement for fellow left-arm seamer Wahab Riaz, whose Champions Trophy campaign was ended by an ankle injury.
“There are no problems whatsoever”
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India captain Virat Kohli has played down reports of a rift between him and head coach Anil Kumble.
Root celebrates after scoring his 10th ODI century
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England got their Champions Trophy campaign off to a great start as batsman Joe Root struck a career-best 133 not out to lead his side to an eight-wicket win over Bangladesh at The Oval.
“I think we can rest our players during that time”
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Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan has said that he is “not too keen” about the national team touring Pakistan.
“The relationship between the two boards and the two nations is historic”
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Pakistan have agreed in principle to play T20 friendlies against Afghanistan in Kabul and Lahore at some point between July and August.
“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.
“Since we have a policy not to carry unfit players, it has been decided to call him back and send a replacement”
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Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal will be heading back home from England after he failed two fitness tests in two days.
“I feel fine going back to England and hopefully playing a key part for England this summer”
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Following a strong showing for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL), England all-rounder Chris Woakes is eager to maintain his momentum going into the Champions Trophy next month.
