Mahmudullah sidelined due to injury, team focuses on recovery

A team official stated that although the injury is not serious, they are opting for a cautious approach to ensure a full recovery.

Bangladesh opt to bat first in Champions Trophy opener against India

Bangladesh are playing with three seamers and two spinners. Speedster Nahid Rana misses out as Tanzim Sakib gets the nod.

New Zealand spoil historic day for Pakistan in Champions Trophy

New Zealand rode on brilliant hundreds from Tom Latham and Will Young to beat Pakistan by 60 runs in the Champions Trophy opener on Wednesday, spoiling the country's historic return to hosting global events after three decades.

Young, Latham lead New Zealand charge in Champions Trophy opener

Tom Latham hit an unbeaten 104-ball 118 while opener Young scored 107 from 113 balls as New Zealand -- sent in to bat by Pakistan -- made the most of a flat National Stadium pitch.

Nahid aims to make his first ICC event memorable

For Nahid Rana, who has regularly clocked over 150 kph, the Champions Trophy will be his first ICC event.

Tigers set to face India in Champions Trophy on Thursday

“A winning start always builds momentum,” Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said in a pre-match press conference in Dubai today. “Our only goal is to begin the tournament with a victory. To achieve that, we must play our best cricket.”

Bangladesh can beat anyone at Champions Trophy, says skipper Shanto

Unfancied Bangladesh face favourites India in Dubai on Thursday in the opening match for the two teams in the eight-nation 50-over tournament.

Injury Strikes New Zealand: Lockie Ferguson to miss Champions Trophy

Ponting backs Arshdeep as Bumrah’s replacement for Champions Trophy

India suffered a significant setback when Bumrah was ruled out due to a back injury earlier this month, leaving little time to finalize their bowling attack ahead of their tournament opener against Bangladesh in Dubai on February 20.

Rizwan urges Pakistan to enjoy the tournament

"A global event has come to Pakistan after 29 years so I think the whole nation should enjoy this historic occasion," Rizwan told a news conference on the eve of the tournament, which runs until March 9.

Champions Trophy: From most runs to most wickets

Chris Gayle is the highest run scorer in Champions Trophy history and Kyle Mills took the highest wockets.

Tigers rely on Rishad

Rishad was one of the breakout stars for Bangladesh in their last ICC event, the T20 World Cup last year, where he finished as the joint third-highest wicket-taker with 14 wickets in seven matches.

New Zealand's Ferguson out of Champions Trophy with foot injury

The 33-year-old, who picked up the injury during a T20 league in the UAE last month, will be replaced by Kyle Jamieson.