“It definitely was [pivotal] to me becoming the person I am today”
Australia opener David Warner has said that his infamous punch-up with England batsman Joe Root in 2013 helped him shed his old ways and transform into the cricketer and man he is today.
“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.
“I won’t be bowling, but I’m fully fit to play as a batsman”
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Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has confirmed that he will be feature in his side’s Champions Trophy match against India on Thursday, but won’t bowl.
“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.
“We’ll go back to the drawing board and we’ll hopefully come back a lot stronger”
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Despite expressing concerns after Pakistan were thrashed by 124 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method in their clash with arch-rivals India, Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur has backed his side to rebound in their next two group stage matches.
“His outstanding efforts with the bat could not be ignored any longer”
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Roston Chase has been drafted into the West Indies’ squad for their upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan.
“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.
“Both teams come into the tournament with a clean slate”
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South Africa all-rounder JP Duminy has said that his side cannot afford to be overconfident heading into their Champions Trophy opener against Sri Lanka on Saturday.
“It was the first thing that crossed my mind – possibly not being able to represent Australia in this Champions Trophy”
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Australia batsman Chris Lynn has revealed that he had doubts about whether he would be able to participate in the Champions Trophy after injuring his shoulder during the Indian Premier League (IPL).
“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.
