Bosch replaces Nortje in Proteas' Champions Trophy squad
The Proteas have named Titans fast bowler Corbin Bosch in their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
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LIVE | India v England, 2nd ODI
England skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to bat against India - who have Virat Kohli back in the team - in the second one-day international in Cuttack on Sunday.
Pakistan PM's 'Real Task' Message To Mohammad Rizwan And Co. Over Beating India In Champions Trophy
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the real task for Pakistan is not just winning the ICC Champions Trophy but also defeat arch-rivals India in Dubai on February 23. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the renovated and upgraded Gaddafi Stadium on Friday night, Sharif said the players must give their best against India. "We have a very good side and they have done well in recent times but the real task now is to not only win the Champions Trophy but also defeat our arch-rival, India in the upcoming match in Dubai. The entire nation stands behind them," Sharif said.
Video: New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra Suffers Serious Injury, Walks Off The Ground With Bleeding Head
New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra suffered serious injury while fielding during the side's ODI Tri-Nation Series match vs Pakistan at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Saturday. Khushdil Shah played a slog-sweep on the third ball of the 38th over of the New Zealand innings which was bowled by spinner Michael Bracewell. Rachin, who was stationed at deep square leg, went for the catch but completely missed the sight of the ball. Before he could spot it, the ball hit Rachin right on his face and the player fell on the ground. Such serious was the blow that he even started bleeding before he was rushed off the ground, with presumably an ice pack placed on his forehead to stop the bleeding.
PCB Lambasted As Floodlights In Pakistan Blamed For Rachin Ravindra's Head Injury
New Zealand batter Ravindra was forced out from the field after being struck in the forehead by the ball attempting a catch in the 38th over of their match against Pakistan in the ODI tri-series. The poor quality of floodlights at the Gaddafi Stadium is being blamed for the scary injury that could impact Ravindra's participation in the event. "Ravindra sustained a laceration to the forehead which has been addressed and treated at the ground, but is otherwise well. He came through his first HIA well and will continue to be monitored under HIA processes," the New Zealand Cricket informed in a statement on Saturday.
Tri-Nation Series: Glenn Phillips And Mitchell Santner Lead New Zealand To 78-Run Win Over Pakistan
Glenn Phillips cracked a maiden century and Mitchell Santner grabbed three wickets to help New Zealand overpower Pakistan by 78 runs in the opening match of a tri-nations series in Lahore on Saturday. Phillips hit 106 not out from 74 balls, with seven sixes and six boundaries to help the tourists post an impressive 330-6 in 50 overs before Santner's 3-41 helped dismiss Pakistan for 252 in 47.5 overs. South Africa are the third team in the series, a warm-up event for the Champions Trophy from February 19 to March 9 in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.
England White-Ball Cricket For Quite Some Time Now Has Been Way Off: Nasser Hussain
Former captain Nasser Hussain believes for quite some time now England are way off in white-ball format from where they were under former skipper Eoin Morgan. The Three Lions arrived in India on a white-ball tour looking for some positives and winning momentum before heading to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. After landing in the sub-continent, England's hopes were quickly dashed away by a relentless young Indian team. England got outfoxed in all aspects as the T20I series ended with a 4-1 series defeat for the touring party.
Pakistan vs New Zealand Live Updates ODI Tri Series: Glenn Phillips' Unbeaten 106 Steers NZ To 330/6
PAK vs NZ Live Score Updates Tri Series: Glenn Phillips scored a quickfire 106 not out as New Zealand posted 330/6 in the opening match of the Tri-Series opener against Pakistan in Lahore. Phillips went berserk during the fag end of New Zealand's innings, smashing 106* off just 74 balls after skipper Mitchell Santner opted to bat at the newly-renovated Gaddafi Stadium. Daryl Mitchell was denied his century by Abrar Ahmed, who had him caught at midwicket on a score of 81. South Africa is the third team in the event, seen as a warm-up for the eight-nation Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates from February 19. Each team plays two matches before the top two compete in the final in Karachi on February 14. (Live Scorecard)