England elect to field against Sri LankaJOHANNESBURG - England captain Andrew Strauss elected to field after winning the toss against Sri Lanka in the Champions Trophy here on Friday.
Handling pressure key to success, says YounusCENTURION, South Africa - Pressure will be the name of the game when Pakistan clash with arch-rivals India in a Champions Trophy match here on Saturday.
Ponting squares up to apprentice TongeAustralia master batsman Ricky Ponting comes face to face with West Indies apprentice bowler Gavin Tonge Saturday in an ICC Champions Trophy clash where the outcome appears a foregone conclusion.
De Villiers keeps South Africa hopes aliveAB de Villiers scored an 70 to steer South Africa to a five-wicket win over New Zealand in Champions Trophy Group B on Thursday.
South Africa restrict New Zealand to 214 runsCENTURION, South Africa - Hosts South Africa fared better in their second 2009 ICC Champions Trophy outing by restricting New Zealand to 214 all out off 47.5 overs at SuperSport Park Thursday.
India revise itinerary for Australia visitCHENNAI - India have revised the itinerary for their home one-day series against world champions Australia starting next month, the Indian board (BCCI) said on Thursday.
South Africa choose to bowl against KiwisSouth Africa won the toss against New Zealand, captain Graeme Smith opting to bowl first.
England face Mendis riddle in opening matchAndrew Strauss’s England face a stiff spin test when they take on a confident Sri Lanka in their opening match of the Champions Trophy here on Friday.
Pakistan Survive Windies ScareJOHANNESBURG — A cool, composed Umar Akmal guided Pakistan to a superb five-wicket victory over West Indies in their Champions Trophy match at the Wanderers here on Wednesday. Umar, the younger brother of wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal made an beaten 41 as Pakistan reached their target of 134 with 19.3 overs to spare.
West Indies all out for 133JOHANNESBURG The West Indies were bowled out for 133 against Pakistan in their opening match of the Champions Trophy here on Wednesday.