Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has acknowledged that his team's hopes of advancing in the Champions Trophy are virtually over following a tough six-wicket defeat to India in Dubai.
Ryan Rickelton is well on his way to becoming the 'three-format player' that he craves after hitting his maiden ODI century in the Proteas' victory over Afghanistan in their Champions Trophy opener.
Ryan Rickelton continued his dream year after hitting a maiden ODI hundred to help the Proteas kick off their ICC Champions Trophy campaign with a 107-run victory over Afghanistan in Karachi.
The 2025 Champions Trophy in Karachi sees Afghanistan making its tournament debut against a South African side eager bounce back from recent disappointments.
Centuries from Tom Latham and Will Young propelled New Zealand to a dominant 60-run victory over hosts Pakistan in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy.
Keshav Maharaj is relishing the prospect of being tested on batting friendly pitches in Pakistan when the Proteas get their Champions Trophy campaign underway against Afghanistan in Karachi on Friday.