India’s Champions Trophy campaign began with a victory, as they edged past a poor England side by four wickets.

Yes, India got the crucial two points at the very start of the tournament – but the problems of recent times appear unresolved as ever.

England allrounder Andrew Flintoff is unlikely to bowl in the Champion’s Trophy to ensure that he is at full fitness for the Ashes.

Former New Zealand captain and administrator Walter Hadlee who died last month was honoured with a memorial service in Christchurch.

During the last Ashes series, Australia strongly objected to the use by England of substitutes. Was this in the spirit of the game

There’s something about Septembers. The kids are back to school and our cricket bags are back collecting dust on top of our wardrobes.

Seamer Farveez Maharoof’s awesome 6-14 sent Sri Lanka into Group A of the ICC Champions Trophy on the back of a crushing victory.

Shane Watson has made it known to the Australian selectors that he wants to open the batting in one-day internationals.

New Zealand have beaten Indian domestic side Baroda in a warm-up game by 59 runs ahead of the Champions Trophy.

The two minnows bade farewell to the Champions Trophy in a dead, one-sided and ultimately dull pool game in Jaipur.