Liam Livingstone gives his thoughts on England’s worries & Kohli fires India to victory. Henry Moeran presents reaction as Virat Kohli hits his fifty-first ODI century as India pile pressure on Pakistan in the Champions Trophy,

Australia's Glenn Maxwell bats during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and England, in Lahore, Pakistan, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)

Australia took down England in an epic run chase as Josh Inglis scored 120 not out in a five-wicket win to start the Champions Trophy tournament.

Some UK lawmakers want England to boycott Wednesday's match, while South Africa's sports minister had spoken against playing their game last week during the tournament in Pakistan. "These guys are brave.

Jos Buttler's final match as skipper ended in defeat by South Africa at the Champions Trophy. England's white-ball team will need more than a funky change of faces.

New Zealand's Michael Bracewell brushed aside 'India's Dubai advantage' and said that his team was more excited than concerned about adapting to new conditions.

Jos Buttler has resigned as England white-ball captain after his team made an early exit from the Champions Trophy with back-to-back defeats against Australia and Afghanistan.

Both England and Pakistan have been on a decline in white-ball cricket. Their performance in the three ICC white-ball championships, since the 2022 T20 World Cup, have been sub-par. Neither team has that oomph factor about them anymore.

Champions Trophy hosts Pakistan have received a lot of criticism, with three matches being washed out due to rain.

England recorded the highest total in tournament history on Saturday but it was overtaken hours later by Australia.