Mendis struck his 10th ODI fifty
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Kusal Mendis led the way with a fantastic 89 as Sri Lanka crushed India by seven wickets to keep their hopes of progressing to the Champions Trophy semi-finals alive.
“It’s going to take a big team effort to knock over India”
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South Africa seamer Morne Morkel has admitted that his side have to limit India captain Virat Kohli’s impact in their Champions Trophy clash on Sunday.
“It is nice to score runs but, if my hundred helps win Bangladesh a game, it is a special feeling”
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Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal has been in sublime form in the ongoing Champions Trophy, but his side are in a difficult situation when it comes to qualifying for the semi-finals.
“Australians in ICC tournaments in the past have thrived on that pressure and hopefully we can do the same”
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Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa has said that his side are treating their Champions Trophy clash against England like a quarter-final.
“You have to make sure you’re right before you come back”
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England all-rounder Chris Woakes could potentially miss the first two Tests against South Africa as he continues to recover from a side strain that ruled him out of the Champions Trophy.
Ball was named Man of the Match for his figures of 2-31 off eight overs
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A brilliant all-round performance from England saw them demolish New Zealand by 87 runs in Cardiff and book their spot in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy.
“We have to beat England and I think then we’re through”
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Australia captain Steve Smith admitted that his side face two situations when they go up against England in the Champions Trophy on Saturday. Either they win and keep their hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive or they lose and be eliminated from the tournament.
“It’s about trying to get that win to get through to that next stage, but to also try and find a few weak points in some of their players”
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Mitchell Starc knows the dire situation Australia face after their Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh was washed out on Monday.
“Tharanga has been suspended from his side’s upcoming matches against India and Pakistan”
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Sri Lanka opener Upul Tharanga will his side’s next two Champions Trophy matches after pleading guilty to an over-rate offence.
Woakes’ Champions Trophy campaign is over
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England have been dealt a huge blow after it was confirmed that all-rounder Chris Woakes will play no further part in the ongoing Champions Trophy.
