Ricky Ponting has told his team that its vital they crush England in the Champions Trophy to get the mental edge leading into the Ashes

Upul Tharanga’s fifth ODI century helped Sri Lanka overcome Bangladesh, despite a spirited chase, to kick off the Champions Trophy.

Andrew Flintoff is confident about repeating Michael Vaughan’s feat to beat Australia in the Ashes.

Michael Vaughan believes he may recover in time from injury to skipper England in the VB Series against Australia and New Zealand.

Younis Khan has turned down the chance to captain Pakistan in the forthcoming Champions Trophy.

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Ed Joyce is hoping he gets the chance to prove himself in the ICC Champions’ Trophy, and establish himself in the England one-day side.

Billy Doctrove has not been named in the ICC’s list of officals for the Champion’s Trophy despite being on the elite panel.

Dan Cullen has been named as Stuart Clark’s replacement for the Champions Trophy after Clark was struck down with a leg injury.

Shane Bond, Scott Styris, Kyle Mills, Daniel Vettori and Jacob Oram have all been passed 100% fit for the Champions Trophy.