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Champions Trophy: Pieces falling in place for new India

India's Ravindra Jadeja (2nd R) celebrates the wicket of West Indies' Ramnaresh Sarwan who was caught by India's Mahendra Dhoni for 1 run during the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between India and West Indies at The Oval in London on June 11, 2013. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK == RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE ==

MS Dhoni's side has evolved into world-beaters again, writes Dileep Premachandran ahead of semi-final against Sri Lanka. Read Article Champions Trophy: Pieces falling in place for new India

Champions Trophy: South Africa concede 'choking again'

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Relentless England bowling and poor shot selection saw Proteas bow out in semi-finals, writes Dileep Premachandran from London. Read Article Champions Trophy: South Africa concede 'choking again'

Fawad Ahmed picked for Australia A cricket tour of Africa

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Leg-spinner, who fled Pakistan three years ago, is still in contention for Ashes once his passport comes through. Read Article Fawad Ahmed picked for Australia A cricket tour of Africa

South Africa want to 'reverse' the ball to swing it like England

Dale Steyn is not fully fit and remains doubtful. Philip Brown / Reuters

De Villiers retorts England's has skills with ball more than others but stops short of ball-tampering charges. Read Article South Africa want to 'reverse' the ball to swing it like England

Champions Trophy: England two games away from one day title

Glory on the world stage in ODIs has always eluded the hosts but they take on South Africa with hope, writes Osman Samiuddin. Read Article Champions Trophy: England two games away from one day title

Champions Trophy: Australia confidence low, says George Bailey

Stand-in captain says his side have taken a beating after exit from the tournament following 20-run defeat to Sri Lanka. Read Article Champions Trophy: Australia confidence low, says George Bailey

Champions Trophy: England will play it safe with Graeme Swann

Alistair Cook happy to go with James Tredwell for rest of the tournament, while Michael Clarke warns David Warner he must work hard to win back the trust of the Australia team and the public back home. Read Article Champions Trophy: England will play it safe with Graeme Swann

England beat New Zealand to Champions Trophy semi-final

The hosts make the most of a 24-overs-a-side game for a 10-run win and leaving the Black Caps waiting on the other game's result. Read Article England beat New Zealand to Champions Trophy semi-final

Pakistan must have a fresh look at batting to secure cricket future

Showing faith in the youth and allowing them to mature is as much necessary as identifying which Pakistan batsman is a genuine talent. Read Article Pakistan must have a fresh look at batting to secure cricket future

Cricket's World Test Championship idea from a different time zone

The one-day Champions Trophy will make way for lengthy series to determine world's Test champions and Paul Radley is not sure if the switch is well thought of. Read Article Cricket's World Test Championship idea from a different time zone

A tall order awaits Clarke's team as Australia take on Sri Lanka

Embattled Kangaroos must win heavy to go through on run rate while any victory will do for Sri Lanka.  Read Article A tall order awaits Clarke's team as Australia take on Sri Lanka

India make light of run chase in Champions Trophy dead rubber against Pakistan

Shikhar Dhawan top scores after Bhuvneshwar Kumar triggered another batting collapse amid rain delays. Read Article India make light of run chase in Champions Trophy dead rubber against Pakistan

'Harmless fun' is at heart of the matter for India-Pakistan cricket fans

The rivalry between two nations’ supporters is intense, but Dileep Premachandran finds, barring few scuffles, it is all well-taken. Read Article 'Harmless fun' is at heart of the matter for India-Pakistan cricket fans


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Not enough money for Bale? Ask fans

Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring a goal against Arsenal during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham and Arsenal at Tottenham's White Hart Lane stadium in London, Sunday, March 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Idea by Emirati entrepreneurs could help managers in buying expensive players, writes Ali Khaled  Not enough money for Bale? Ask fans

Woods and McIlroy commit to Desert Classic

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World's top-ranked players will play in the 25th iteration, the tournament organisers have said  Woods and McIlroy commit to Desert Classic

James Doyle scores treble at Royal Ascot

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: James Doyle riding Al Kazeem after winning the Prince of Wales Stakes during day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2013 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse) *** Local Caption *** 170852550.jpg

The 25-year-old jockey takes three rides to the winner's circle, reports Geoffrey Riddle  James Doyle scores treble at Royal Ascot

Da Silva to bring winning ways to Baniyas

Uruguayan Penarol's coach Jorge Da Silva (R) gestures during their Copa Libertadores football match against Chilean Universidad de Chile, at Nacional stadium in Santiago on March 27, 2011. AFP PHOTO/Claudio SANTANA

Uruguayan manager Jorge da Silva expected to finalise contract with club, writes John McAuley  Da Silva to bring winning ways to Baniyas

Al Ahli: Sanchez Flores exit not over money

ABU DHABI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - April 15 , 2013 : Quique Sanchez Flores , coach of Al Ahli during the Etisalat Pro - League football match between Bani Yas vs Al Ahli at Baniyas stadium in Abu Dhabi. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For Sports

Al Ahli club chairman says manager left to look for new opportunities, writes John McAuley  Al Ahli: Sanchez Flores exit not over money

Nigeria and Uruguay to battle for second

epa03750807 Nigeria's coach Stephen Keshi during a training session at the Roberto Santos stadium as preparation to the up coming match between Nigeria and Uruguay in the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 in Roberto Santos Stadium, Salvador, Brazil, 18 June 2013. The match between Nigeria and Uruguay will be played on 21 June at the Arena Fonte Nova stadium. EPA/PETER POWELL . *** Local Caption *** 03750807.jpg

Both sides know theirs is the most important match of the group phase at the Confederations Cup  Nigeria and Uruguay to battle for second

World Rally: Sardinia to Sheikh Khalid's liking

Khalid Al Qassimi with his co-driver Scott Martin drive their Citroen DS3 WRC at the Klenia special stage during the Acropolis rally near the village of Agios Vasilios, some 130 kilometres south of Athens on June 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO / ARIS MESSINIS

Even though conditions will be as tough as the Acropolis, the race is run over a shorter distance  World Rally: Sardinia to Sheikh Khalid's liking

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