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Gayle smashes century

A century from Chris Gayle has guided the West Indies to a comfortable 10 wicket victory over Bangladesh to qualify for the ICC Champions Trophy.

12 October, 2006 in International News

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Gilly backs Katich

Australia's vice-captain Adam Gilchrist has thrown his support behind opening partner Simon Katich as the team prepares for its first match of the ICC Champions Trophy in India.

12 October, 2006 in International News

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BLACKCAPS warm-up postponed

The BLACKCAPS opening warm-up game for the ICC Champions Trophy has been postponed 24 hours.

11 October, 2006 in International News

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Sri Lanka storms home

Sri Lanka looks to have secured a place in the forthcoming Champions Trophy after crushing a woeful Zimbabwe side by 144 runs.

11 October, 2006 in International News

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CA denies bomb threat knowledge

Cricket Australia had no knowledge of the claims that the London bombers had planned to attack the Australian and England cricket teams during last year's Ashes series

10 October, 2006 in International News

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Bowden makes Champions Trophy bow

Umpire Billy Bowden was the first New Zealander to see action in the ICC Champions Trophy.

09 October, 2006 in International News

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Gayle guides Windies

Zimbabwe's Champions Trophy aspirations have been dealt a crushing blow after the African nation succumbed to the West Indies by nine wickets in the tournament's qualifying stage.

09 October, 2006 in International News

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McGrath makes punt

Glenn McGrath has backed up his 2005 Ashes prediction by stating that Australia will beat England 5-0 in this year's forthcoming series.

09 October, 2006 in International News

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Fletcher seeks edge for Ashes

England coach Duncan Fletcher has targeted his side's Champions Trophy game with Australia on October 21 as a chance to put psychological pressure on the Aussies before the Ashes.

08 October, 2006 in International News

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Sri Lanka wins opening game

Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 37 runs to score the first win of the Champions Trophy in their qualifying match in Mohali.

08 October, 2006 in International News

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Mohammad Yousuf to captain Pakistan

Mohammad Yousuf has been given Pakistan's captaincy duties ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy after Younis Khan refused an earlier offer.

07 October, 2006 in International News

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Pakistan chairman resigns

Pakistan Cricket's chairman Shaharyar Khan has resigned.

07 October, 2006 in International News