Champions Trophy will rekindle Pakistan's love for cricket, say former captains

ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (Reuters): Cricket fans in Pakistan are buzzing ahead of the Champions Trophy and hosting the elite one-day international tournament will rekindle the country's love affair with the sport, three former captains said.The event, which features the sport's top eight sides in the ODI format, begins on Wednesday...

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Neymar 'rediscovering joy' back at boyhood-club Santos

Neymar says Santos are helping him to "rediscover joy" after returning to his boyhood club on a short-term contract, reports BBC Sport.The 33-year-old ended a 16-month goal drought when coolly converting from the penalty spot in Santos' 3-1 win against Agua Santa on Sunday.It was also his first goal for...

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Bumrah's absence gives Tigers glimmer of hope

DELHI, Feb 17 (PTI): Former Bangladesh opener Imrul Kayes reckons the absence of Jasprit Bumrah will provide his team an opportunity to put India's pace attack under pressure when the two teams open their Champions Trophy campaign on February 20.India go into the game as overwhelming favourites as Bangladesh enter...

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