Asked about their group stage loss to India in Dubai, Santner said, "Being there in Dubai and putting India under pressure gave us confidence. You take in what things work and what doesn't."
As far as you are asking about (cricket) between the two countries, it is very categorical and clear that it is the (Indian) government's decision, BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla
Mushfiqur's form had been under scrutiny in recent months, particularly during the Champions Trophy, where he struggled with the bat.
Gillespie, who quit abruptly as Pakistan's Test coach late last year, accused Javed of plotting to take over as head coach while undermining both him and Gary Kirsten behind the scenes.
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The Champions Trophy final will be played on March 9 at the Dubai International Stadium. The Indian triumph ensures that the grand finale will now be held in Dubai instead of Lahore, the original host
India batting superstar Virat Kohli on Wednesday moved up a spot to reach fourth place in the ICC ODI rankings for batters after his match-winning 84 against Australia in Champions Trophy semifinal.
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South Africa captain Temba Bavuma acknowledged that his team would have preferred to bat first but remained confident in their ability to execute their plans.
Despite stepping away from the 50-over format, Smith will continue to play Test and T20 cricket, ensuring his presence in the Australian squad for the foreseeable future.
Kohli was not able to close the chase against Australia but his 84 off 98 balls went a long way in India comfortably overhauling the 265-run in challenging batting conditions.
The Aussies were banking on Dubai's driest pitch, with six spin options packed into their XI. But either the pitch didn't deteriorate as expected, or Kohli's class nullified it-likely, a mix of both.
Batting first, Australia were bowled out for 264 in 49.3 overs and India chased it down with 11 balls to spare.
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The highest successful chase against Australia in an ICC ODI tournament knockout match remains 261, achieved by India in the 2011 World Cup quarter-final in Ahmedabad.
he young Indian opener, who was seen practicing with the bat earlier on Tuesday, has now officially joined the ranks of India's greatest cricketers who have been backed by the iconic brand.
The Dubai wicket has been spin-friendly in the tournament, and with runs on the board, the Jalandhar-born leg-spinner could pose a great threat to Indian batters, who struggled against New Zealand
Shivalkar, who passed away at the age of 84 in Mumbai on Monday, was a pillar of Bombay's Ranji Trophy dominance and remains one of the finest left-arm spinners to have graced the Indian circuit.
India's captain has now lost 11 tosses in a row, just one misfortune away from record of 12 held by West Indies legend Brian Lara between October 1998 and May 1999.