DUBAI: The world’s best eight teams will compete for the coveted Champions Trophy in Pakistan and Dubai starting on Wednesday.
Three eagerly awaited games in the 50-over tournament’s group round are examined by AFP Sport:
England versus Australia
On Saturday, the Ashes rivals square off in Lahore.
holders of the World Cup Australia won their last series 3-2 last year and has recently dominated their old rivals in 50-over matches.
However, both have doubts about themselves going into the Champions Trophy.
Pat Cummins (ankle), Josh Hazlewood (hip), and Mitchell Starc (who has chosen to sit out for personal reasons) are Australia’s “Big Three” pacemen.
