Champions Trophy 2013

London: a fan's paradise

Jun 19, 2013: Nowhere else in the world can a global tournament can find such diverse, impassioned support as in cricket's historic capital

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

Sri Lanka propelled by a little Mahela magic

Jun 17, 2013: Mahela Jayawardene is adept at making hard runs when his team needs him, and he did so again in this match

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

Malinga does his Usain Bolt

Jun 17, 2013: ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the final Champions Trophy Group match

Australia v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group A, The Oval

Australia focused, Clarke remains hopeful

Jun 16, 2013: Michael Clarke has admitted the off-field drama surrounding the Australia team has affected preparation for his side's must-win group match against Sri Lanka

Australia v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group A, The Oval

'Role model' Sangakkara remains at the top of his game

Jun 16, 2013: Even as he enters the twilight years of his career, Kumar Sangakkara continues to be among the world's best and is at the heart of Sri Lanka's quest to progress

Australia v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group A, The Oval

Jayawardene praise for Mathews' captaincy

Jun 15, 2013: Mahela Jayawardene emphasised the importance for Angelo Mathews to be among the runs and wickets, even as he learns the art of leadership

The Investec Ashes 2013

Arthur admits Warner Ashes 'risk'

Jun 15, 2013: Australia coach Mickey Arthur has conceded it would be a gamble to select David Warner for the first Investec Ashes Test

England v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group A, The Oval

A win born of belief

Jun 13, 2013: Sri Lanka know that in tournament cricket gut feel plays a key role. It worked for them against England.

Sri Lanka news

SLC inks new three-year sponsorship deal

Jun 13, 2013: The Sri Lanka Tea Board will be the primary sponsor of the Sri Lanka cricket team in away matches, beginning with the tri-series in the West Indies on June 28, SLC has said

England v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group A, The Oval

Batting needs to do justice to bowling attack

Jun 12, 2013: If Sri Lanka win both their remaining matches, they are guaranteed a semi-final place. But first, Sri Lanka must sort their muddle in the middle order

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

Lara's heir falls short on flair

Jun 11, 2013: Darren Bravo's inspiration was Brian Lara but he played an innings that was the antithesis of his hero's career at The Oval

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

Jadeja's punt, and Sammy's punch

Jun 11, 2013: Plays of the day from the sixth match of the Champions Trophy between India and West Indies

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

We're not here to make up the numbers - Gibson

Jun 10, 2013: On the eve of their match against India at The Oval, West Indies coach Ottis Gibson hoped his side will be known for more than just their flair

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group A, Cardiff

Malinga battles past the critics

Jun 9, 2013: A flawed man no doubt, but Lasith Malinga is foremost a cricketer, and if his ego drives more spells like he delivered in Cardiff, Sri Lanka fans should not mind it so much

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group A, Cardiff

A fantastic flying catch, and Mahela's sense of déjà vu

Jun 9, 2013: Plays of the day from the Champions Trophy Group A match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group A, Cardiff

NZ can be more than quietly confident

Jun 8, 2013: The phrase "quietly confident" captures New Zealand's approach to almost any international assignment but on the surface, this time there is perhaps no reason to be so quiet about it

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group A, Cardiff

Sri Lanka openers reclaim '96 spirit

Jun 8, 2013: Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kusal Perera will attempt a breakneck start, but Sri Lanka have not compromised on finishing quality. It is difficult not to draw comparisons with their 1996 World Cup strategy

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

Misbah questions Ramdin spirit

Jun 7, 2013: Pakistan captain Misbah-Ul-Haq took a harsh view of Denesh Ramdin's actions during the last ball of the ninth over at The Oval, labelling the wicketkeeper's ruse "not in the spirit of the game".

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

Misbah's lone stand brings adoration

Jun 7, 2013: Pakistan found a home away from home at The Oval but only Misbah-ul-Haq seemed to appreciate it

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

Bravo loses a finger

Jun 7, 2013: Plays of the day from the second match of the Champions Trophy between Pakistan and West Indies

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