The International Cricket Council (ICC) is likely to kill off the Champions Trophy in order to construct an enhanced international programme for the future.
There was large demand for India vs Pakistan, England vs Australia and the final, all of which were oversubscribed at every price band.
Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz will play no further part in the Champions Trophy after suffering an ankle problem during their defeat by arch-rivals India in their Group B clash on Sunday.
India opener Lokesh Rahul is set to miss the Champions Trophy in June after undergoing operation on his injured shoulder earlier this month, the 25-year-old has said.
Indian batter and former ODI skipper Rohit Sharma expressed his excitement for the tour to Australia and how much he loves playing against the current 50-over world champions.
The Champions Trophy, to be held in three months' time, would decide the fate of India's most successful cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, his childhood coach Keshav Banerjee believes.
Vidarbha won their third Ranji Trophy title after the final against Kerala finished in a draw in Nagpur on Sunday.
The Lucknow Super Giants head into IPL 2026 with a simple goal -- fix what went wrong last season.
Kimi Antonelli claimed his first Formula One victory at the Chinese Grand Prix, becoming the second-youngest race winner in history as Mercedes secured a one-two finish.
Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has said he hopes to continue playing until the 2027 World Cup as he prepares to make his return for his country in the three-match One-Day International series against England, which starts on Sunday.
With FIH chief, Leandro Negre all set to meet Sports Minister Ajay Maken on Tuesday, Hockey India (HI) on Monday expressed confidence that it will be able to convince the world governing body of the game to restore the Champions Trophy tournament back to the country.
South Korea fought their way back from two-goal down to overpower China 5-3 and win the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Ordos, China on Saturday.
RCB director Mo Bobat calls Virat Kohli's 18-year IPL record "ridiculous", says building a championship-winning team around him was a priority, and backs Rajat Patidar's leadership as the franchise eyes back-to-back titles.
Virat Kohli's form is not a cause of concern as India's fortune at the upcoming Champions Trophy doesn't depend solely on the Indian skipper, feels 1983 World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev.
Madhya Pradesh sealed a 47-run victory over Kerala in their Group A Vijay Hazare Trophy clash on Monday, but the win did little to mask Venkatesh Iyer's continuing struggles with the bat.
New Zealand's Matt Henry experienced a week of highs and lows, from witnessing the birth of his son to delivering a match-winning performance in the T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa.
Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) players Jeet Chandra and Anirban Ghosh won the men's doubles title at the 87th UTT Senior National Table Tennis Championships. Sutirtha Mukherjee and Kaushani Nath secured the women's doubles title. The men's and women's singles pre-quarterfinals saw both expected wins and upsets, setting the stage for intense quarterfinal matches.
Following are the statistical highlights of the Champions Trophy match between Pakistan and the West Indies played in Johannesburg.
The All-India Football Federation defended its handing over the I-League 'trophy' to Inter Kashi on Sunday, saying it did so after "due legal consultation" and as per decisions given by the Lausanne-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and Swiss Federal Tribunal.
Left-arm swing bowler Tsotsobe, who has recovered from a long-term injury, and left-arm spinner Robin Peterson are the only new players in the squad for the September 22 to October 5 tournament in South Africa.
Rohit Sharma offered a hilarious piece of advice to spinner Kuldeep Yadav ahead of the T20 World Cup this year from February 7.
India failed to make it to the elite six-nation hockey tournament after finishing at the bottom in the last edition in Chennai.
The BCCI celebrated India's T20 World Cup victory, attributing the success to the country's cricketing depth, strategic planning, and the team's outstanding performance under Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir.
Bhajji, Afridi among 8 ambassadors for ICC Champions Trophy
International Cricket Council President David Morgan termed the just-concluded Champions Trophy "a huge success" and said the event has proved to be a great advertisement for one-dayers.
J&K CM congratulates cricket team after historic entry into Ranji Trophy final
The International Cricket Council's Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) on Wednesday recommended that the Champions Trophy be held in South Africa and not Sri Lanka as rainfall could affect the tournament to be held during September-October this year.
Aware that the Champions Trophy is gradually losing its relevance, the ICC on Monday said it had plans to "rejuvenate and re-brand" the tournament which features the top-eight one-day teams.
Iyer batted consistently throughout the tournament.
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Daniil Medvedev played down his Indian Wells semi-final win over Carlos Alcaraz, saying the Spaniard and Jannik Sinner remain on a different level from the rest of the ATP Tour.
Pakistan will not host the Champions Trophy this year after several teams voiced concerns about playing in the country, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said Sunday.
Images from the ICC Champions Trophy 2009, Group B match between England and Sri Lanka in Johannesburg on Friday.
Images from the ICC Champions Trophy Group A match between Pakistan and West Indies in Johannesburg.
High on confidence after their the tri-series triumph in Sri Lanka, the Indian team on Friday left to participate in the ICC Champions Trophy to be held in South Africa from September 22. Placed in Group A along with Australia, Pakistan and the West Indies, Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men will open their league engagements on September 26 against Pakistan.
Given Ravindra Jadeja's recent performances in ODIs, he hasn't been up to the mark, and murmurs have begun to surface.
Kevin McClean will replace Daren Powell in the West Indies' squad while Tim Paine will come in for Brad Haddin in Australia's squad after the ICC approved changes for the Champions Trophy, in South Africa from September 22 to October 5.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) cannot force teams to play in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan in September, chief executive Haroon Lorgat said on Friday. Lorgat said the ICC, cricket's governing body, would not comment on possible action if teams did not appear in the tournament.
West Indies have named a weakened squad for next month's ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa despite their leading players ending a boycott over contractual disputes. Chris Gayle, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Ramnaresh Sarwan and Dwayne Bravo all refused to play in the 2-0 home Test series defeat to Bangladesh due to their disputes with the board.
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