Shami admits playing at one venue 'definitely helps' finalists India

India pace spearhead Mohammed Shami has broken ranks by admitting that playing all their Champions Trophy games at one venue in Dubai has been to their advantage.

South Africa preparing for knock-out game as any other, says Bavuma

Captain Temba Bavuma said South Africa will not change their approach for Wednesday's Champions Trophy semi-final against New Zealand despite the team's poor record in knock-out matches.

New Zealand raring to go for Champions Trophy semi after 'tough travel'

Skipper Mitchell Santner said New Zealand have endured some "tough travel" but insisted they are raring to go for their Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa on Wednesday in Lahore.

Kohli leads as India beat Australia to reach Champions Trophy final

India broke the Australia jinx and punched their ticket to the final of the ICC Champions Trophy with a convincing four-wicket win over the Aussies in the first semifinal at the Dubai International Cricket on Tuesday.

Australia ready for India's spin challenge, says Smith

Australia captain Steve Smith says his team are confident they can counter India's quality spin attack in their Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday.

India brace for 'nervy times' against Australia in semi-final

Rohit Sharma warned his India team Monday to expect "fightbacks" and "nervy times" against Australia in the Champions Trophy last four in a rematch of the 2023 ODI World Cup final.

New Zealand in confident mood for semi against 'strong' South Africa

New Zealand go into their Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa in Lahore on Wednesday buoyed by beating the Proteas at the same venue in a tri-series last month.

Cooper Connolly replaces injured Short in Australia CT squad

All-rounder Cooper Connolly has been named as a replacement for the injured Matthew Short in Australia’s ICC Men’s Champions Trophy squad.

India beat New Zealand to set up semis clash with Australia

Spinner Varun Chakravarthy returned figures of 5-42 as India beat New Zealand by 44 runs on Sunday to set up a semi-final clash with Australia in the Champions Trophy.

Jansen confident South Africa can stick to basics under knock-out pressure

Marco Jansen said South Africa can stay focused and overcome their poor form in knock-out matches after they reached the Champions Trophy semi-finals by beating England on Saturday.

New Zealand's Phillips says winning form gives confidence against India

New Zealand's Glenn Phillips on Saturday said his team's recent victories more than past records gave them confidence in their final group game against India in the Champions Trophy.

South Africa upstage hapless England to reach Champions Trophy semis

South Africa qualified for the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy on Saturday with a convincing seven wicket win over a hapless England in a Group B match in Karachi.