Pakistan celebrate after winning the Champions Trophy
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Pakistan made history on Sunday as they annihilated defending champions India by 180 runs at The Oval to win the Champions Trophy for the first time.
“As ever among high achievers, his talent is underpinned by a willingness to work hard”
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South Africa captain AB de Villiers has branded his Indian counterpart Virat Kohli as the best player in international cricket.
“We have not decided about (playing him)”
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Pakistan left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir underwent a fitness test at The Oval on Friday and is set to be given the green light to play in the Champions Trophy final against India on Sunday.
“I can take us to win a World Cup, I believe”
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It was the same story of South Africa failing to fire at an ICC event on Sunday, but captain AB de Villiers is adamant that he can guide the Proteas to victory at the 2019 World Cup.
“He’s by far the most committed cricketer I’ve ever seen around”
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India captain Virat Kohli has admitted that he empathises with his South African counterpart AB de Villiers, who has struggled to have an impact in the ongoing Champions Trophy.
“They don’t like to change a lot, and from our aspect we know that and we can play on it”
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Australia captain Steve Smith is hoping to prey on England’s predictability in their Champions Trophy clash at Edgbaston on Saturday.
“He would definitely be a loss if he couldn’t play”
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England all-rounder Chris Woakes could potentially miss the rest of the Champions Trophy after suffering a left side strain.
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.
Mathews has not played international cricket since January
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Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews is nursing a calf injury and is therefore likely to be sidelined for his side’s Champions Trophy opener against South Africa at The Oval on Saturday.
“It’s a catch-22 situation”
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South Africa head coach Russell Domingo has said that pace bowler Morne Morkel is not assured of his place in the playing XI during the Champions Trophy.
