Smith back at three as England rejig batting order for Australia clash
Jamie Smith will return from injury to keep wicket and bat at number three in England's Champions Trophy opener against Australia in Lahore on Saturday.
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Fallen White-Ball Kings England In Search Of Champions Trophy Revival
England may have been the reigning world champions in both 50-over and T20 cricket as recently as two years ago, but they head into the Champions Trophy facing an uphill struggle to reach the semi-finals. They suffered seven defeats in eight white-ball games during their preceding tour of India, culminating in a crushing 142-run loss in the third one-day international in Ahmedabad. That result condemned England to a 3-0 series whitewash, after their 4-1 reverse in the T20s.
Champions Trophy Group B Decoded: Australia, South Africa Favourites. England, Afghanistan Dark Horse
Australia will be without their premier pacers but their envious pedigree in ICC tournaments make them favourites to progress to the semifinals of the Champions Trophy from Group B along with South Africa. But they will face stiff challenges from England and Afghanistan. Here's the Group B SWOT analysis.
Watch: Rohit Sharma Fumes As KL Rahul's DRS Blunder Robs India Of A Wicket
Getting DRS calls right remains a decisive factor for captains. But, captains can't solely decide whether to make use of reviews or not. During the second ODI between India and England in Cuttack on Sunday, India skipper Rohit Sharma was made to rue a missed opportunity as replays showed that a review would've earned hosts the wicket of Harry Brook. There was a discussion on the incident after the on-field umpire ruled the decision in the favour of the batter. But, wicket-keeper KL Rahul didn't look too keen to opt for a review.
Virat Kohli Returns As Rohit Sharma Gives Strange Explanation Behind Two Changes For 2nd ODI
India captain Rohit Sharma announced two big changes for the second ODI against England as the tourists won the toss and opted to bat first in Cuttack on Sunday. Virat Kohli marked his much-anticipated return to the team's playing XI after missing the series opener due to a knee injury. It was Shreyas Iyer who had replaced him in the team during the last match but the middle-order batter retained his place in the team after hitting an explosive half-century. It was Yashasvi Jaiswal who was dropped to make space for Kohli in the playing XI this time.
"Watch This, Haters": India Vice-Captain Shubman Gill Takes Stunning Diving Catch, Sends Internet On Fire
Team India vice-captain Shubman Gill had an incredible day in the outfield in the second ODI between India and England at Cuttack. Gill took as many as three catches during England's batting, but the pick of the bunch was a stunning effort to dismiss Harry Brook. Trying to hit a slower ball by Harshit Rana, Brook did not get the perfect timing, sending it high up. However, Gill had to run a fair distance backwards before completing a diving catch, sending the crowd into raptures.
Rohit hundred flattens England, India clinch ODI series
CUTTACK, India : India claimed an unassailable 2-0 lead against England after captain Rohit Sharma's rapid hundred secured their four-wicket victory in the second one-day international in Cuttack on Sunday.
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.