Starc says sore ankle, 'personal views' behind Champions Trophy pull-out
MELBOURNE : Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc said a sore ankle and his "personal views" were behind his decision to pull out of the Champions Trophy.
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Australia vs South Africa LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025: AUS vs SA Toss Delayed; Weather Forecast Concerning
Australia vs South Africa Champions Trophy 2025, Live Updates: Toss for Australia's Champions Trophy match against South Africa has been delayed due to rain at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. If the match does take place, it won't be a full-fledged match as the overs have started to reduce.
Bruised England, Afghanistan Eye Victory To Stay Afloat In Champions Trophy
A battered England will hope to keep their Champions Trophy hopes alive when they face a dangerous Afghanistan in a crucial group B match in Lahore on Wednesday. A defeat here would severely dent both the teams' dreams of a semifinal berth in the tournament, as South Africa and Australia have already notched up two points. The days of England's white ball supremacy are far behind now, as the former world champions' creaking unit even failed to defend a 350-plus total against Australia in their tournament opener.
South Africa’s Klaasen in race to be fit for Australia clash
South Africa are sweating on the fitness of powerful middle-order batter Heinrich Klaasen for their Champions Trophy Group B fixture against Australia on Tuesday as captain Temba Bavuma vowed not to take their injury-hit opponents lightly.
Champions Trophy: Australia, South Africa Promise Run Fest In Rawalpindi
Australia and South Africa, two teams possessing plenty of batting firepower, will look to outmuscle each other here on Tuesday and put one foot in the semifinals of the Champions Trophy. Not many were giving a depleted Australia a chance in the tournament but their record-breaking chase against England in Lahore has once again shown their penchant for rising to the occasion in ICC events. The dew played its part the other night in Lahore and could once again aid the chasing team in Rawalpindi.
1st Time In History: Ben Duckett Achieves Unique Feat With Massive Champions Trophy 2025 Ton
Opener Ben Duckett struck a Champions Trophy record score of 165 off 143 balls as England racked up the highest total in the event's history after making 351-8 against Australia on Saturday. The 30-year-old left-hander smashed his highest ODI score, and third century, as England built a commanding total after being sent in to bat on a flat Gaddafi Stadium pitch in Lahore. Duckett hit 17 four and three sixes to beat the previous best individual score of 145 in the Champions Trophy. New Zealand's Nathan Astle (2004) and Zimbabwean Andy Flower (2002) had shared the record. In their opening Group B encounter, England also surpassed the previous highest innings tally in tournament history of 347-4 by New Zealand against the USA at The Oval in 2004.
Australia vs England LIVE Streaming, Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch
Australia vs England LIVE Streaming, Champions Trophy 2025: One of cricket's great rivalries returns as Australia take on England in their opening Group B game of Champions Trophy 2025. Australia are significantly weakened due to several sudden absentees, headlined by captain Pat Cummins and star pacer Mitchell Starc. However, they are still a force to be reckoned with thanks to stalwarts like Steve Smith, Travis Head and Glenn Maxwell. On the other hand, England, led by Jos Buttler, will be hoping for a complete reverse in fortunes after being whitewashed 3-0 by India in a recently-concluded ODI series.
We're Missing Our Proven Fast Bowlers, But It's An Opportunity For Others: Steve Smith
Australia's stand-in captain, Steve Smith is not concerned over the absence of key players in the Champions Trophy and wants the younger players to perform under pressure in the global event. The Aussies will start their campaign in the tournament with a match against old foes England on Saturday, but the 50-over world champions will not have premier pacers Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc in their ranks. They will also miss the services of injured Mitchell Marsh and retired Marcus Stoinis.