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ICC Champions Trophy 2013

Exclusion of Shahid Afridi and Umar Akmal justified: Mushtaq Mohammad

After a protracted deliberation process, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selection committee announced its list of 15 players for the upcoming Champions Trophy in England. The selectors opted for a mixture of youth and experience, led by 39-year-old Misbah-ul-Haq. But much to the surprise of many, Shahid Afridi and Umar Akmal were excluded from the final squad, triggering a debates amongst fans and experts.

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Shahid Afridi likely to face disciplinary action

Shahid Afridi has irked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for giving an interview to the media after his omission from the 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy in England, following which the Board is contemplating a disciplinary action against the flamboyant all-rounder.

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Shahid Afridi promises fightback to regain spot in ODI squad

Struggling all-rounder Shahid Afridi vowed on Wednesday to work hard to return to the Pakistan team after being axed from the 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy.

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George Bailey named Michael Clarke’s deputy for ICC Champions Trophy 2013

George Bailey was handed the vice-captaincy of Australia's squad for their defence of the Champions Trophy, while promising fast bowler Nathan Coulter-Nile won a call-up.

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Former Pakistan players criticise Trent Woodhill’s appointment as batting coach

Pakistan's appointment of Trent Woodhill as batting coach for next month's ICC Champions Trophy has been met with bafflement, with former greats saying they had never even heard of the Australian.

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Mitchell Marsh included in Australia squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2013

The Australian cricket selectors have given maverick Mitchell Marsh a big chance to put his career back on track by ignoring his current form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to pick him in the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2013

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Mitchell Starc, Phil Hughes talk about ICC Champions Trophy 2013

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc and opener Phil Hughes talk about the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2013 in England. The duo were included in the 15-member squad released on Wednesday. Australia declared their 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy to be played in England next month. There were no surprise announcements in the squad...

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Australia announce 15-member squad for ICC Champions Trophy

Australia declared their 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy to be played in England next month. There were no surprise announcements in the squad which includes most of the players that featured in the last ODI series they played against West Indies. All-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been included in the squad. James Faulkner too...

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ICC Champions Trophy 2013: India open campaign against South Africa

India will open their campaign in the the last edition of the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 with their Group B match against South Africa at Cardiff on June 6. The biennial tournament is being would wound up as the ICC is unable to slot it in the crowded cricket calendar.

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Australia announce 15-member squad for ICC Champions Trophy

Australia on Wednesday declared their 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy to be played in England next month.

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