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India-Pakistan Champions Trophy Final Should Be A Cracker (Column: Just Sport)

The shock defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka notwithstanding, India are still favourites to win the Champions Trophy whereas Pakistan, despite beating South Africa, Sri Lanka and England, do not seem to inspire the bookies. After outplaying England in the first semi-final, some saw the possibility of Pakistan playing Bangladesh, once part of their […]

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2017 ICC Champions Trophy: Ravichandran Ashwin Injured During Practice Session, Given Medical Attention

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin got injured during the practice session ahead of the final game against Pakistan. He was hit on his knee. However, he was immediately given the medical attention needed and an ice pack was applied on his knee, to get the bowler fit. Ashwin was hit on his knee during the session […]

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2017 ICC Champions Trophy: Final Preview – Wounded Pakistan Look To Overcome India For Final Glory

London, June 17 (IANS) A wounded Pakistan will be out for revenge while India will aim to maintain their dominance when the arch-rivals meet in the final of the Champions Trophy cricket tournament at The Oval here on Sunday. Pakistan have been badly bruised against India this series in their opening group stage match, having […]

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Champions Trophy 2017, 1st Semi-Final: Pakistan Brush Aside Hosts England To Reach the Finals

Stunning display from the bowlers coupled with superlative knocks from openers Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman ensured that unpredictable Pakistan overpowered the might of the undefeated England to advance to the finals of the Champions Trophy 2017.  The 1st semi – final today at the Sophia Gardens was expected to be a closely fought contest. […]