New Zealand have won the toss and have opted to field first in the last game of the group stage of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif, regarded as one of the finest wicketkeepers of his time, has put the blame squarely on his deputy, Inzamam-ul-Haq, regarding the controversial caught-behind appeal against Bangladesh in the historic Multan Test in 2003.

The full implications of the India's refusal to play Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan were laid bare on Sunday as Australia and South Africa waited to find out whether they will play their semi-finals in Lahore or Dubai this week.

The 34-year-old joins India's Sachin Tendulkar and West Indian Brian Lara as players who failed to translate their many individual triumphs into success as captains.

Both New Zealand and India have booked their place in the Champions Trophy semi-finals. But first, they must face off to determine who tops Group A. This will also help settle up the semi-final permutations.

India play all their matches at the Dubai International Stadium in the United Arab Emirates, a neutral venue selected after the country's board (BCCI) refused to send its team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy due to political tensions.

For any structure – a physical one like a skyscraper or an abstract one like Bangladesh cricket – the most important part is its foundation as once the foundation crumbles the structure is bound to come crashing down.

Aidan Markram played down the severity of a hamstring ailment that saw him leave the field in South Africa’s comfortable seven-wicket win over England in Karachi on Saturday that booked them a Champions Trophy semi-final place as Group B winners.

While Latif speaks about the future, he also carries a lingering regret from the past -- one that changed the course of his career.

 England will have to rebuild and regain their confidence in the 50-over format after a dismal Champions Trophy campaign, out-going captain Jos Buttler said, before adding that they had enough talent to turn around their flagging fortunes.

Bangladesh are set to bank big despite their sorry display in the Champions Trophy.

Former Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal said ensuring player payments should be the main priority in the upcoming edition of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL). 

They top Group B and join Australia, India and New Zealand in the semi-finals, with the fixture line-up to be confirmed when the latter two meet in Dubai on Sunday.

They were bowled out for 179 within 39 overs, the lowest total in the tournament this year - and it sealed South Africa's path into the semi-finals as England will not be able to win by a big enough margin to put Afghanistan in second spot via their net run rate.

Departing England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bat against South Africa in their final ICC Champions Trophy Group B match in Karachi on Saturday.

Virat Kohli is set for his 300th ODI on Sunday in the latest landmark for the Indian batting great after silencing doubts over his form and future with a match-winning ICC Champions Trophy century.

After the match between Australia and Afghanistan was called off at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore yesterday, things became a bit interesting for South Africa, who will play England in their final group game of the Champions Trophy in Karachi today. Here, we present you the qualification scenarios for both South Africa and Afghanistan for the semifinals, along with some interesting facts regarding today’s encounter:

Star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is set to take part in the upcoming Asian Legends League, which begins on March 10. Shakib will represent Asian Stars in the five-team competition.

Stalwart top-order batter Daryl Mitchell has declared himself fit to face India in New Zealand's final Champions Trophy group match after missing the win over Bangladesh on Monday because of illness.

Australia's Matt Short looks set to miss the Champions Trophy semifinals after suffering a thigh injury during Friday's abandoned Group B match against Afghanistan in Lahore.