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Trans-Tasman rivals prepare for battle on neutral ground

Australia and New Zealand have beaten each other at their respective homes recently, but the stakes are high in a compressed tournament

01-Jun-2017•The Preview by Brydon Coverdale

Woakes side strain gives England a worry

Chris Woakes's participation in the remainder of England's Champions Trophy campaign could be in doubt, after he picked up a side strain during the tournament opener against Bangladesh at The Oval

01-Jun-2017•Andrew Miller at The Oval

Hobbling Root gets England up and running with classy century

An ankle and calf injury set aside, Joe Root put together a masterful unbeaten career-best 133 to power England to an eight-wicket win in their opening Champions Trophy match over Bangladesh

01-Jun-2017•The Report by Mohammad Isam

Smith insists Australia focused on the cricket

Amid the protracted pay dispute, Australia's cricketers have a major tournament to turn out for, and captain Steven Smith insists that's where their focus lies

01-Jun-2017•Brydon Coverdale

South Africa seek unfamiliar end to familiar script

Another global cricketing event, another chance for a strong South African unit to snatch that elusive title

01-Jun-2017•Firdose Moonda

Balanced India look to ward off external distractions

The defending champions have the most experienced batting line-up in the tournament, and a new-found pace force. Will they be able to block out speculations about their leaders though?

01-Jun-2017•Nagraj Gollapudi

Mathews unlikely for Sri Lanka's tournament opener

Calf injury could force out designated captain; Upul Tharanga likely to take over

31-May-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Mashrafe pragmatic about Bangladesh's chances

Bangladesh last played a series in England in 2010, but Mashrafe Mortaza, the captain, is hopeful his side will be able to continue the upward mobility, during the Champions Trophy, that has been the hallmark of his side in the recent past

31-May-2017•Nagraj Gollapudi

Roy gets unequivocal backing from Morgan

Eoin Morgan, England's ODI captain, that the out-of-form Jason Roy will be backed to the hilt in the forthcoming Champions Trophy

31-May-2017•Andrew Miller at The Oval

Blockbusting England must beware complacency

England will open the Champions Trophy looking to make a statement but knowing not to underestimate an improving Bangladesh

31-May-2017•The Preview by Mohammad Isam

Lynn hopeful shoulder troubles are behind him

Chris Lynn thought his Champions Trophy hopes were over when he suffered a shoulder injury during the IPL

31-May-2017•Melinda Farrell

'Massive advantages' of IPL but not over Tests

Andrew Strauss, the director of England cricket, has defended his decision to allow key England players to participate in the IPL despite subsequent injury concerns

30-May-2017•George Dobell

Guptill, Williamson make short work of Sri Lanka's 356

Upul Tharanga's century for Sri Lanka went in vain as Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson smashed 17 fours and nine sixes to help New Zealand chase down the 357 target with 23 balls to spare

30-May-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

From embarrassment to favourites

England now know only one way to play: aggression. It has taken them on a thrilling ride over the last two years. Can they keep it going when the pressure is really on?

30-May-2017•George Dobell

India get solid workout in rout of Bangladesh

India's pacers claimed yet another batting line-up after the batsmen laid the foundation for a 240-run victory at The Oval

30-May-2017•The Report by Varun Shetty

Morkel's place not certain, says Domingo

South Africa may be willing to bench their most experienced bowler Morne Morkel in the Champions Trophy in order to accommodate an allrounder and shorten the tail

30-May-2017•Firdose Moonda

Can Pakistan overcome power-hitter handicap?

Their bowling remains as strong and varied as ever, but their batsmen have been struggling to cope with the demands of modern-day limited-overs cricket

30-May-2017•Umar Farooq

Determined Hastings fights way back from 'pretty flat spot'

Australia have a young and rapid pace attack in the Champions Trophy, but they also have John Hastings, who has experience in England and offers something different

29-May-2017•Melinda Farrell in Birmingham

'Surprised I was asked to open' - Ronchi

The New Zealand wicketkeeper batsman made 66 out of a total of 189 against a full-strength Indian attack in his team's Champions Trophy warm-up match

29-May-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

Can Sri Lanka defy low expectations?

Sri Lanka have had a difficult time in ODIs of late, and go into this tournament as clear underdogs. But, with this liberating sense of freedom, will they surprise the world?

29-May-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

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