| Clarke out of Champions Trophy opener | | Australia captain Michael Clarke has been ruled out of the side’s first Champions Trophy group match against England on Saturday due to injury, Cricket Australia said on Friday. | | Shikhar stars in Indian win | | A magnificent hundred from Shikhar Dhawan was the highlight as India started their Champions Trophy campaign with a 26-run victory over South Africa, one of the pre-tournament favourites. | | Kundra admits to betting | | Contrary to claims made by Raj Kundra, Delhi Policeon Thursday said the Rajasthan Royals co-owner has admitted he was involved in betting in the Indian Premier League. | | S. Africa send India in to bat | | South Africa’s captain AB de Villiers won the toss and sent India in to bat in the opening match of the Champions Trophy in Cardiff on Thursday. | | Ahmed gets Australia call | | Former Pakistani asylum-seeker Fawad Ahmed moved a step closer to playing in next month’s Ashes series against England after being rushed into the Australia A squad for their tour of Britain. | | India will fancy their chances | | When these two teams met in the group stages of the 2011 World Cup, it was one of the best matches of the competition. Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag flayed Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel, adding 142 in just 17.4 overs. | | A unique tournament | | The Champions Trophy is a young adult being sent on his way before he has a chance to show the world just how good he is. The adolescent that was the ICC KnockOut Trophy was forced to grow up in a hurry and become the Champions Trophy. | | Familiar foes for Kirsten | | Gary Kirsten begins his final stint as South Africa’s coach against former team India in the Champions Trophy opener in Cardiff on Thursday. | |
