ICC Champions Trophy 2008 / News

Sri Lanka Tri-Series

Dravid primed for ODI return

Aug 15, 2009: Cricinfo previews the probable Indian squad for the tri-series in Sri Lanka

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ICC board endorses South Africa to host Champions Trophy

Mar 16, 2009: The ICC board has endorsed a recommendation by its Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) to hold this year's Champions Trophy in South Africa

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South African board puts financial rider to ICC proposal

Mar 11, 2009: Gerald Majola, chief executive of Cricket South Africa (CSA), said a final decision would be taken by the South African board only after it received an official invitation - and, more importantly, found acceptable the ICC's financial model for the event

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South Africa set to host Champions Trophy

Mar 11, 2009: The ICC's Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) has recommended that the Champions Trophy in September be shifted from Sri Lanka to South Africa following concerns over weather conditions in the island nation during that period. The ICC board is expected to t

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Sri Lanka cricket chief plays down weather concerns

Mar 10, 2009: Sri Lanka will resist any move to shift this year's ICC Champions Trophy out of the country due to concerns over adverse weather

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Sri Lanka expected to host Champions Trophy

Feb 2, 2009: Sri Lanka is the ICC's preferred venue for the Champions Trophy after it removed the tournament from Pakistan during its meeting in Perth

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Pakistan not to host 2009 Champions Trophy

Feb 1, 2009: The ICC has decided not to stage the postponed 2009 Champions Trophy in Pakistan after several members expressed reservations about touring the troubled country

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ICC finalises dates for 2009 Champions Trophy

Oct 15, 2008: The ICC has decided to conduct the Champions Trophy between September 24 and October 5, 2009

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Countries will regret pulling out of Champions Trophy - Lorgat

Sep 19, 2008: Denying a rift between the Asian bloc and the western world, ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat believes a misconstrued picture by the security experts called into inspect the situation in Pakistan led to the postponement of the Champions Trophy

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Efforts on to salvage Champions Trophy

Sep 13, 2008: Chances of the Champions Trophy being held in 2009 appear to be brightening with intense discussions on the issue between ICC officials and those of its member boards over the last few days opening up "2-3 options"

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India reject Champions Trophy in October 2009

Sep 11, 2008: The Indian board has rejected suggestions made during the ICC's chief executives' committee meeting in Dubai on Wednesday to conduct the Champions Trophy in October 2009

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'Pakistan should surrender Champions Trophy rights' - Mani

Sep 10, 2008: Ehsan Mani has advised the PCB to surrender its right to host the 2009 Champions Trophy and ask the ICC for an event in the future as compensation

Fallout of postponement

Champions Trophy faces scheduling crunch

Sep 8, 2008:

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Lorgat justifies Champions Trophy postponement

Sep 8, 2008: The ICC chief executive has justified postponing the Champions Trophy to 2009, stating the absence of four major teams would have robbed the event of its world-class nature

Long gap created by Champions Trophy decision

New Zealand look for make-up matches

Aug 26, 2008: New Zealand Cricket will investigate organising an international series to fill the gap caused by the postponement of the Champions Trophy

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Australia's schedule raises fresh problem for 2009 Champions Trophy

Aug 25, 2008: While Pakistanis simmer following the ICC's decision to postpone the Champions Trophy, Australia are already providing an obstacle for 2009

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Clarke backs Champions Trophy postponement

Aug 24, 2008: Giles Clarke, the chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board, has backed the ICC's decision to postpone the Champions Trophy until 2009

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Champions Trophy postponed until October 2009

Aug 24, 2008: The ICC has postponed the Champions Trophy, due to begin in Pakistan in 19 days' time, to October 2009. The decision was taken at a teleconference among board members on Sunday

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South Africa pull out of tournament

Aug 22, 2008: Cricket South Africa has decided not to send a team for the Champions Trophy in Pakistan

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Players could feel pressured to tour - Mills

Aug 22, 2008: A decision on whether to tour Pakistan should not come down to individual New Zealand players as younger members of the squad may feel pressured into going, according to Heath Mills