India v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, 2nd semi-final, Cardiff

India prepare quietly ahead of big clash

Jun 19, 2013: India look at ease as they train quietly and purposefully on the eve of their semi-final against Sri Lanka in Cardiff

The Investec Ashes 2013

Australia low on confidence - Bailey

Jun 17, 2013: George Bailey, Australia's stand-in captain for the Champions Trophy, has admitted that Australia are low on confidence, reasoning that the fate of the Ashes hinges on the result of the first couple of Tests

Australia v SL, Champions Trophy, Group A, The Oval

Watson's diminishing returns

Jun 17, 2013: With the retirement of Michael Hussey and injury to Michael Clarke, Australia desperately needed Shane Watson to perform at the Champions Trophy

India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, Group B, Edgbaston

Big scores continue to elude Rohit Sharma

Jun 16, 2013: Loose shots have contributed to Rohit Sharma's downfall on all three occasions. The sooner he adjusts to his new role as an opener, the greater the chances he will begin converting his starts

South Africa v West Indies, Champions Trophy, Group B, Cardiff

Unrelenting Steyn mutes power hitters

Jun 15, 2013: Dale Steyn can be an interesting yardstick to measure how good a batsman you are. Not for the first time in recent memory, he managed to suffocate the destructive Kieron Pollard

South Africa v West Indies, Champions Trophy, Group B, Cardiff

No blame on Pollard after 'sad end' - Bravo

Jun 14, 2013: West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo wished there had been an extra ball to prevent what he called a "sad end" to a thrilling match which led to his team being eliminated on net run-rate

India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, Group B, Edgbaston

Dhoni wants to maintain momentum

Jun 14, 2013: MS Dhoni said the challenge posed by Pakistan will depend on their mindset

South Africa v West Indies, Champions Trophy, Group B, Cardiff

A question of self-belief for West Indies

Jun 13, 2013: West Indies haven't quite hit their stride in this tournament, but Dwayne Bravo is hoping his side will be at the top of its game in the crunch match against South Africa

Australia v NZ, Champions Trophy, Group A, Edgbaston

Warner took it on the chin - Bailey

Jun 12, 2013: George Bailey has called the alleged altercation involving David Warner as a "minor" incident and though it was "disappointing" he felt the issue had been dealt with properly by Cricket Australia.

Australia v NZ, Champions Trophy, Group A, Edgbaston

Hughes dismissed by Guptill again

Jun 12, 2013: Plays of the Day from the Group A match between Australia and New Zealand at Edgbaston

India v West Indies, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval

Jadeja casts off inhibitions

Jun 11, 2013: With the ball, bat and in the field, Ravindra Jadeja is increasingly fitting the bill as India's match-turning allrounder

India v West Indies, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval

Ashwin must continue to evolve

Jun 10, 2013: The offspinner must build on his successes by continuing to evolve as the environment he plays in changes

India v WI, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval

Samuels comfortable with senior status

Jun 9, 2013: Matured and focused, Marlon Samuels recognises his responsibility and can now play the anchor role in his cricket and his life

Champions Trophy

Twilight heists and chewed nails

Jun 8, 2013: Five unforgettable matches from previous editions of the Champions Trophy

India v SA, Champions Trophy, Group B, Cardiff

Fearless Dhawan embraces his challenge

Jun 6, 2013: First Test cricket, now one-day cricket. There has been a hint of Virender Sehwag with the way Shikhar Dhawan has launched his career

The metamorphosis of Dinesh Karthik

Jun 5, 2013: Since making technical changes to his batting, the runs have flowed. In the last year, Karthik has understood himself better, approaching his game with renewed vigour

Australia v India, Champions Trophy warm-up match, Cardiff

Sorry Australia fold for 65

Jun 4, 2013: An aggressive all-round display by India, including another match-winning century from Dinesh Karthik and a five-wicket haul from Umesh Yadav, inflicted a stinging 243-run defeat on Australia

Aus v Ind, Champions Trophy warm-up, Cardiff

Clarke's back causes Australia concern

Jun 4, 2013: Four days before Australia's opening Champions Trophy match against England, Michael Clarke will visit a specialist in London after his long-standing back problem flared up

Champions Trophy 2013

Can West Indies' matchwinners fire as a unit?

Jun 4, 2013: West Indies enter this tournament with good memories from previous competitions. Their journey will be determined by the effectiveness of their matchwinners

Champions Trophy 2013

Dhoni banter at ODI shield presentation

Jun 3, 2013: As MS Dhoni received the ICC ODI Championship Shield and a cheque of US$175,000 at the SWALEC Stadium in Cardiff, a few of his team-mates gave their captain a standing ovation

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