Skip to main content

Preview of the ICC Champions Trophy 2013

Soon it is time for the very last ICC Champions Trophy, as the ICC has deemed it unnecessary to have so many tournaments each year, and would like to trim the amount down. This should put no damper on the excitement for this year’s event as those who love one day international cricket tournaments are in for a treat. The field this year is closer in terms of roster strength and their chances of winning this tournament is very close. It is looking to become a great tournament.


The ICC Champions Trophy tournament in 2013 will be played in England, and starts 6th of June and finishes of with a final at the Edgbaston stadium in Birmingham the 23rd of June. It is a tightly packed playoff, with 15 games played over the course of 2 weeks. With only 8 teams being invited, the level is bound to be high, and the competition will be fiercer than ever.

Group A

 The first group features the hosts, England, and three other teams in Australia, New Zealand and Sri Lanka. Only two teams will advance, and the favorites to advance from this group must be said to be the hosts which are playing at home and also the Kiwi’s from down under. Sri Lanka will prove to be a worthy opponent and should be able to compete for a spot in the playoffs, but New Zealand looks like they will be too weak to be able to capture a top-two spot in this group. However, if they find some of the other teams on a bad day and they can get off to a strong start, the tournament doesn’t last that long and may be able to finish off with winning it all. Look for England and Australia to advance, but don’t discount Sri Lanka.

Group B

 The second group, which I am most excited for, features a lot of interesting teams. South Africa and India are considered the favorites to advance, but Pakistan and the West Indies can never be counted out because of the strong individual players they have in their rosters. This group will be the most open one in my opinion and it would be anyone’s guess as to who will advance to the finals. The teams are so close in terms of playing strength and this group will be the one to watch for exciting matches, where every game for all of the teams are must wins.
Labels:

Comments

  1. UnknownMay 28, 2013 at 11:50 PM

    Desperately waiting for India-Pakistan match and will definitely enjoy the commentators talking funny facts about these two teams in the game. :-)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Cricket CupMay 29, 2013 at 10:36 AM

      Indeed, I'm eagerly waiting for it.

      The match will be played at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham, United Kingdom on Saturday, June 15, 2013

      Delete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

IPL 2023: Mumbai Indians secures third consecutive victory

In a remarkable display of their prowess on the field, the Mumbai Indians have clinched their third consecutive triumph, leaving their opponents in the dust. As the dust settles, it's worth noting that the formidable Faf du Plessis and Yuzvendra Chahal have once again held their ground, steadfastly maintaining their positions as the most outstanding performers of the season so far. Truly, these two have proven time and again that they are forces to be reckoned with on the cricket pitch. The Mumbai Indians have did it again, securing their third consecutive win in style by overcoming the Sunrisers Hyderabad in a pulsating encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. MI showed their class by posting a challenging 192/5. With such a formidable target to chase, the SRH needed a strong start, but the MI bowlers had other ideas. Jason Behrendorff, in particular, was in menacing form and claimed two crucial wickets to set the tone. Despite valiant efforts from some of their top-o
Post a Comment
Read more

England appoints David Saker as the fast bowling coach for the Ashes and World Cup.

The 56-year-old Australian, David Saker has been announced as England's fast bowling coach for the much-anticipated Ashes series. This won't be the first time Saker has worked with the England team, having been part of the coaching staff during the 2010-11 Ashes triumph Down Under. His wealth of experience and expertise will prove invaluable to the English fast bowlers as they prepare to take on the fierce Australian batting line-up on their home soil.  Saker's previous stint with the team saw him play a pivotal role in England's historic Ashes victory, and the team will be looking to him once again for guidance and direction. But that's not all - He has also been entrusted with the responsibility of leading England's fast bowling attack in the upcoming 50-over World Cup , which is set to take place in India later this year. The stakes are high as the team looks to defend its title, and Saker's proven track record will be crucial in helping the team achiev
Post a Comment
Read more

IPL 2023: Jason Roy joins Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have announced the signing of England’s batsman Jason Roy for IPL 2023.  The 32-year-old had previously played for the team in the 2017 and 2018 seasons. The Knight Riders have acquired him for INR 2.8 crore, which is above his base price of INR 1.5 crore. KKR have lost two of their star players. Shreyas Iyer, who was meant to lead the team, has been sidelined from the tournament due to a lower back injury. Meanwhile, Shakib Al Hasan has pulled out due to personal reasons.  But in the midst of all this turmoil, KKR have made an exciting acquisition by bringing in Jason Roy. The right-handed batter is expected to make valuable contributions to his team in the upcoming fixtures. 
Post a Comment
Read more