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ICC Champions Trophy 1998
Tue, April 08 2014
Daryll Cullinan blames coach Russell Domingo, skipper Faf du Plessis for World T20 loss
AB de Villiers batting low, poor use of Steyn led to defeat against India, says Cullinan.
Thu, August 21 2014
South Africa need to stay grounded despite impressive showing against Pakistan
Faf du Plessis was delighted with South Africa’s convincing T20 series win over Pakistan in UAE. After a poor start to their tour of the Middle-East, South Africa bounced back to get the better of Pakistan in the all three formats of the game. Du Plessis was happy that the infamous chokers’ tag bestowed upon South Africa could be lifted after it was Pakistan who threw away advantages throughout the series. But Pakistan are not a formidable side anymore and South Africa need to stay grounded to continue their progress in the limited-overs formats. Shrikant Shankar has more...
Fri, June 07 2013
Champions Trophy: Adam Hollioake scores 83 not out and wins a lifetime supply of Mars bars!
In the first edition of the ICC Champions Trophy in 1998, Adam Hollioake, the England captain smashed a brilliant 83 off 91 balls in the quarter-final against South Africa. Leading a weakened side, he rescued them from a hapless position to take them to 281 — a good score in those days. England lost that game, but the magnificent effort won the England captain a lifetime supply of Mars bars. Nishad Pai Vaidya talks to Adam Hollioake about the game and its intriguing aftermath.
Mon, August 25 2014
ICC Champions Trophy 1998: When Sachin Tendulkar tormented Australia at Dhaka
India met Australia at Dhaka’s Bangabandhu Stadium in the third quarter-final match of Wills International Cup — now known as the Champions Trophy — on October 28, 1998.