Ollie Chessum drafted in by Steve Borthwick as England name Calcutta Cup side
England have made one change for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash with Scotland at Allianz Stadium by drafting Ollie Chessum into the forwards.
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Chessum starts for England in only change to face Scotland
LONDON : Lock Ollie Chessum will make his first start of this year's Six Nations against Scotland on Saturday after coach Steve Borthwick opted for his lineout skills over the bulk of George Martin, who moves to the bench, in his team named on Tuesday.
"Ready To Provide Best Facilities, Experience": PCB Chief Ahead Of Champions Trophy
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi assured on Tuesday that the ICC Champions Trophy would be hosted in a manner that would bring pride and joy to the people of Pakistan. The 50-over ICC showpiece, beginning in Karachi on Wednesday, marks the first major global tournament hosted by Pakistan in nearly 30 years. Speaking after a high-level meeting of the PCB in Lahore, Naqvi said the long-awaited dream of hosting a major ICC event had finally come true for Pakistan.
"Bowled 80 Per Cent...": Mohammad Rizwan Provides Big Fitness Update On Pakistan Star Pacer
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan issued a fitness update on tearaway Haris Rauf and confirmed the 31-year-old was at his "full rhythm" on the eve of the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand. After over seven years, the Champions Trophy will return to the calendar year with a high-profile clash between Pakistan, the defending champions and New Zealand in Karachi on Wednesday. There were concerns about Rauf's involvement in the opening clash after he sustained an injury during the first match of the ODI tri-nation series against the Blackcaps last week.
"How Many ICC Events Has Rohit Sharma Played?" Ravindra Jadeja's Reply Leaves Shubman Gill In Awe
The Champions Trophy 2025 starts from Wednesday with a match between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi. The tournament holds special importance for Pakistan for it is the first major ICC event that Pakistan will host in a long time. The Champions Trophy 2025 is also important for Pakistan's arch-rivals India. The team has been dealt quite a few big losses in the last few months. Hence, the Champions Trophy 2025 will be a big opportunity for the Rohit Sharma-led side to redeem itself.
Babar Azam Receives ICC 'Team Of The Year' 2024 Cap Ahead Of Champions Trophy Opener
Ahead of the Champions Trophy, Pakistan's premier batter Babar Azam received his International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's T20I Team of the Year for 2024 cap. Last month, the 31-year-old prolific batter was named in the star-studded ICC T20I Team of the Year 2024 for his blistering run in the format. On the eve of the Champions Trophy opener between Pakistan and New Zealand, ICC shared a video on Instagram of the former skipper receiving the cap.
Injured Ferguson flies home, Ravindra doubtful for New Zealand's Champions Trophy opener
KARACHI, Pakistan :New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson was ruled out of the Champions Trophy with a foot injury on Tuesday in a major blow for the Black Caps on the eve of the tournament opener against hosts Pakistan.
Australia SWOT Analysis, Champions Trophy: Battered By injuries, World Champions Can't Be Ignored
Two-time winners Australia will be on a quest to regain the Champions Trophy title after a gap of 15 years. They had won back-to-back titles in 2006 and 2009 but have failed to reach the finals in the 2013 and 2017 editions, after which the event was discontinued. For the 2025 edition, the reigning 50-over World Cup winners are placed in the four-team Group B which also includes England, South Africa, and Afghanistan. Australia will open their campaign with a clash with arch-rivals England at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on February 22.