Cricket

Pakistan overcame a familiar attack of batting nerves to beat Sri Lanka by three wickets to reach the Champions Trophy semi-finals.

India crushed South Africa by eight wickets to reach the Champions Trophy cricket semi-finals and knock the world's top-ranked team out of the tournament.

Sri Lanka chased down 322 runs to upset India by seven wickets at the Oval and throw Champions Trophy Group B wide open.

The fickle English summer is the least of New Zealand's concerns as the Black Caps prepare for their Champions Trophy match against England in Cardiff tonight.

The lousy English weather has hindered Australia's Champions Trophy hopes with their Group A clash against Bangladesh at The Oval abandoned.

A dominant South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 96 runs in their opening Champions Trophy Group B game at The Oval, helped by Hashim Amla's classy century.

Rain came to the rescue of faltering Australia who were struggling in pursuit of a tough target set by New Zealand before their Champions Trophy Group A opener ended as a no result at Edgbaston.

New Zealand will have to hit the ground running if they're to advance beyond pool play, when they begin their Champions Trophy against Australia tonight.

Skipper Steve Smith believes the unpredictable English weather means they'll need a flying start in the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand tonight.

Joe Root shrugged off an ankle injury to hit a superb unbeaten 133 and lead England to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the opening Champions Trophy game at The Oval.

The New Zealand born Ben Stokes is a fitness concern for the England cricketers heading into tonight's opening Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh.

New Zealand cricket captain Kane Williamson said the squad he will lead into next week's Champions Trophy should be in good form given plenty of recent preparations.

Australia skipper Steve Smith has welcomed reports Cricket Australia (CA) will now consider allowing independent mediation to help end the pay dispute that is threatening to rip the game apart.

The New Zealand cricketers have been beaten by 5 wickets by Bangladesh in their last game of the tri-series in Ireland.

The Black Caps have secured the one-day tri-series title in convincing fashion, a 190-run thrashing over hosts Ireland in Malahide this morning.

The youngest ever player to attend a World Cup has been named in an otherwise experienced New Zealand women's cricket team for next month's tournament in England.

David Warner has got on the front foot over the players' pay dispute with Cricket Australia, declaring that this summer's Ashes series is in jeopardy if their demands aren't met.

Five wickets from Mitchell Santner in the space of four overs has guided New Zealand cricketers to a 51 run over Ireland in their opening tri-series match near Dublin.

Pace bowlers Adam Milne and Mitchell McClenaghan and all-rounder Corey Anderson have been re-called to the Black Caps One Day squad for the Champions Trophy in England in June.

The former New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum has been named as one of eight "marquee" players for South Africa's new domestic T20 competition.