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England have been encouraged to target Glenn McGrath during the Ashes by both the bowler and Ricky Ponting

He might have been criticised for being over the hill at the start of the tournament but Glenn McGrath's performances over the last two matches show what a well-oiled machine he is

Stephen Fleming wasn't willing to hear any talk about "surrendering without a fight" but at the same time he didn't think New Zealand needed to eliminate performances such as today's, when they were outplayed at Mohali

Cricinfo looks at some of the significant numbers from the Mohali semi-final between Australia and New Zealand

Australia broke their semi-final jinx at the Champions Trophy with a 34-run triumph over a spirited New Zealand at Mohali to enter their first final

There's a myth that's been doing the rounds built on a notion that New Zealand raise their game against Australia, that they develop an extra cladding of steel when faced with their rivals from across the Tasman Sea