'Bullish' Bavuma wary of Australia ahead of Champions Trophy clash
South African captain Temba Bavuma on Monday said his side would not be taking world champions Australia lightly despite a depleted bowling attack.
South African captain Temba Bavuma on Monday said his side would not be taking world champions Australia lightly despite a depleted bowling attack.
Alex Carey said Australia are excited by the challenge posed by a formidable South Africa when they meet in the Champions Trophy for the first time in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
Top-order batsman Saud Shakeel said Pakistan must be better in every facet after a six-wicket defeat to arch-rivals India left the hosts on the brink of a Champions Trophy exit.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have "a lot of cricket left in them", former India opener and Champions Trophy winner Shikhar Dhawan says, adding that the mere presence of the veteran duo can unsettle any opposition.
Rachin Ravindra struck a superb 112 to lead New Zealand into the Champions Trophy semi-finals with a five-wicket win over Bangladesh and in turn dump hosts Pakistan out of the semi-final race.
Bangladesh's experienced batter Mahmudullah Riyad, who missed the opening ICC Champions Trophy match against India due to injury, remains doubtful for the upcoming must-win clash against New Zealand on Monday.
India's Virat Kohli on Sunday became only the third batsman in one-day international history to go past 14,000 runs in a key Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan.
Ahead of their crucial ICC Champions Trophy encounter, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner expressed respect for Bangladesh's evolving strength, citing the teams' frequent face-offs in recent years.
Shakib Al Hasan, who had recently signed with Legends of Rupganj for the upcoming Dhaka Premier League (DPL) season, has withdrawn his name just a day later.
Star batsman Virat Kohli struck an unbeaten 100 to lead India to a six-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday and push the title holders to the brink of elimination from the Champions Trophy.
Josh Inglis delivered a scintillating performance, smashing an unbeaten 120 off just 86 balls to lead Australia to a remarkable victory over England in their ICC Champions Trophy Group B clash at Gaddafi Stadium.
Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed on Saturday said his fast bowlers are "match-winners" and will pull out something special against arch-rivals India in their pivotal Champions Trophy clash.