Champions Trophy semi-final delayed by insect plague A mini-plague of flying ants prevented Australia’s run-chase from starting in their Champions Trophy semi-final against England at Centurion on Friday.
England wins toss, bats against Australia England captain Andrew Strauss won the toss and chose to bat first in the first semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy against Australia on Friday.
Styris to cover for Elliott at Champions Trophy New Zealand have called up all-rounder Scott Styris to cover for the injured Grant Elliott ahead of their ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Pakistan on Saturday.
India to return home with consolation win JOHANNESBURG - Fast bowlers Ashish Nehra and Praveen Kumar shared six wickets to set up India’s consolation seven-wicket victory over under-strength West Indies in the Champions Trophy here on Wednesday.
Australia sneak home with last-ball bye CENTURION, South Africa - Australia qualified for the Champions Trophy semi-finals with a thrilling two-wicket win over Pakistan Wednesday at SuperSport Park thanks to a last-ball bye.
Indian pacemen Nehra, Kumar strike, but too late JOHANNESBURG - Pacemen Ashish Nehra and Praveen Kumar shared six wickets as India dismissed under-strength West Indies for 129 in an inconsequential Champions Trophy match here on Wednesday.
New Zealand replace Tuffey with O’Brien JOHANNESBURG - Iain O’Brien has replaced injured Daryl Tuffey in the New Zealand Champions Trophy squad, the International Cricket Council said Wednesday.
India win toss and elect to field against West Indies JOHANNESBURG - India won the toss and chose to field first in their Champions Trophy Group A match against West Indies at the Wanderers on Wednesday.
Australia opt to field against Pakistan Australian captain Ricky Ponting won the toss and opted to field against Pakistan in their must-win Group A match of the Champions Trophy at the SuperSport Park here on Wednesday.
Gutsy New Zealand reach Champions Trophy semi-finals JOHANNESBURG - New Zealand shrugged off an injury crisis to defeat England by four wickets at the Wanderers on Tuesday and reach the Champions Trophy semi-finals.