Brazil beware Uruguayan firepower as final looms

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 11:45

Brazil may have waltzed through their group to reach the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup but they are only too aware of the party pooping abilities of tomorow`s rivals` Uruguay.

India favourites but we are keen to set record straight: Cook

Last Updated: Saturday, June 22, 2013, 17:52

England captain Alastair Cook reckons that India will start as favourites in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday but said his team will be raring to set the record straight by winning their first world ODI title in all these years.

ICC Champions Trophy Semi-final: England vs South Africa- Statistical Highlights

Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 10:22

Statistical highlights of the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal match between South Africa and England here.

I think we choked again, admits Kirsten

Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 10:05

At a loss for words to explain South Africa`s dismal show in the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal against England, the team`s outgoing coach Gary Kirsten conceded that the Proteas choked yet again and a "dark mist" hangs over it in knock-out events.

2013 ICC Champions Trophy semi-final: England vs South Africa - As it happened...

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 23:38

England defeated South Africa by seven wickets to enter the final of 2013 ICC Champions trophy on Wednesday.

We just can`t focus on Mahela or Sangakkara: MS Dhoni

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 22:06

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni rated Sri Lanka as "a dangerous team" ahead of their ICC Champions Trophy semifinal here on Thursday, saying they were not just focussing on "a Mahela Jayawardene or a Kumar Sangakkara".

Dhoni`s men practice ahead of semi-final clash against Sri Lanka

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 13:37

The Indian cricket team with a clean record in the preliminary stages of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy in England had a strenuous session at the nets in Cardiff ahead of Thursday`s semi-final clash against Sri Lanka.

SA`s chokers tag will have no relevance tomorrow: Cook

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 20:23

England captain Alastair Cook feels that South African team`s habit of choking in major ICC competitions will have no relevance when the two teams square up for their Champions Trophy semi-final at the Oval on Wednesday.

Jayawardene-inspired Sri Lanka advance to semifinals

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 10:14

A disciplined Sri Lanka set up a semifinal date with India in the ICC Champions Trophy after knocking out holders Australia by posting a 20-run win, with veteran Mahela Jayawardene caressing his way to an unbeaten 84-run knock here.

French Open 2013 1st semi-final: Nadal defeats Djokovic to reach eighth final

Last Updated: Saturday, June 8, 2013, 12:07

Updates from the semi-final match being played between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

Doping is everywhere, says Xavi

Last Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013, 09:59

Barcelona midfielder Xavi has claimed that doping is "very present" in sport and but is certain football doesn not have a problem with drugs cheats.

Rampant Bayern complete Barca humiliation, storm into Champions League final

Last Updated: Friday, May 3, 2013, 19:40

Bayern Munich ensured it will be an all-German Champions League final after they defeated Barcelona 3-0 and completed a 7-0 aggregate victory on Wednesday night.