“It’s just about making sure that we’re playing each game like a final and winning the next two”
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Australia captain Steve Smith has admitted that his side have to treat their last two Champions Trophy group stage matches “like a final” if they want to qualify for the semi-finals.
“Recent history and the depth of the India squad gives it a slight edge heading into the game”
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Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has admitted that India hold a “slight edge” going into their Champions Trophy match against Pakistan at Edgbaston on Sunday.
“Nothing changes; you have to get into each game looking to do your best”
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South Africa speedster Kagiso Rabada has vowed to keep working hard after he reached the summit of the ODI bowlers rankings.
“I feel like I’m in a really good place and I feel like I’ve played a lot of cricket”
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With his injury woes seemingly a thing of the past, Australia seamer Pat Cummins is determined to make his presence felt at the Champions Trophy, which starts on Thursday.
“This is my first time at a big tournament and I am looking forward to it”
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Australia all-rounder Travis Head enjoyed a highly successful summer and is looking to carry the momentum into the Champions Trophy in England next month.
“I don’t want to rush things, it’s a very severe injury”
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West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo is hoping to make his comeback at the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) in August.
“We’ve still got plenty of time to wreak havoc on batsmen around the world”
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Australia left-arm seamer Mitchell Starc has said that he, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and James Pattinson are ready to establish themselves as the pace quartet to be feared in international cricket.
“If I could play in the Ashes it would be fantastic”
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England opener Sam Robson is hoping to make his international return when the national team travel to Australia for the Ashes in November.
“It’s great to have him back”
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Australia pace bowler Josh Hazlewood has admitted that he was highly impressed with fellow seamer Pat Cummins’ performance against India in the third Test in Ranchi.
“I think if you look at attendances around the world, in Test cricket they’re on the decline”
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Veteran England pace bowler James Anderson has admitted that he is worried about what the future holds for Test cricket given the lack of people attending matches.
