ICC Champions Trophy : Cricket

Champions Trophy Betting: Australia v New Zealand

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:54:55 +0000

The two rivals meet in the final for a contest which could be decided by the toss. But if the Kiwis call right can they hold their nerve against the most impressive side in the tournament? Ed Hawkins finds out

Champions Trophy Betting: Pakistan v New Zealand

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:07:27 +0000

A tricky batting wicket and toss bias could dictate the winner of the second semi-final but there are still plenty of other markets to play, says Ed Hawkins

Champions Trophy Betting: England v Australia

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:33:24 +0000

Oh no, it's England versus Australia again! But this one really matters and there is every reason to believe that England can avenge their Natwest Series defeat and reach the final of the ICC Champions Trophy. Andrew Hughes previews the first semi-final.

The Betfair Contrarian: Why England will win the ICC Champions Trophy

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:18:10 +0000

England are still [5.7] to lift the ICC Champions trophy because Australia are blocking the path to glory, but the Contrarian expects them to defy all logic once again and return from South Africa victorious...

Champions Trophy Betting: Australia v Pakistan

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:44:20 +0000

Only one team needs to win this Group A clash and there is more than one reason why punters should be siding with the Aussies, writes Andrew Hughes

Champions Trophy Betting: India v West Indies

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:17:38 +0000

India must beat West Indies in convincing fashion and hope Pakistan do them a favour if they are to qualify for the semis. Can they do it? Ed Hawkins analyses the market

A few Saffers, an Irishman and an Aussie in reserve - we give you the England cricket team

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:53:50 +0000

Frank Gregan shows serious respect for England's achievements so far in the ICC Champions Trophy before going on to discuss the question of non-England born players representing the Three Lions.

Champions Trophy Betting: England v New Zealand

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:16:26 +0000

England find themselves on unfamiliar ground at The Wanderers - they don't need to win. New Zealand do, though and Ed Hawkins reckons they are the call

Champions Trophy Betting: India v Australia

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:11:09 +0000

Two well-backed sides for glory meet in Centurion but Ed Hawkins fears that punters could have done their dough after shoddy early efforts

Jack Houghton's Betting Challenge Week Seven: Let me be profitable again

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:54:54 +0000

Jack Houghton explains why conversations with the betting gods can be a step on the road to ruin. Our man assures us he hasn't lost it yet before describing the England ODI cricket team as "the bet of the century." Should we be concerned? Only if we've run out of custard creams...

Champions Trophy Betting: England v South Africa

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:11:13 +0000

Could England be gifted another victory with helpful conditions in Centurion? Ed Hawkins crunches the numbers to find out

Champions Trophy Betting: New Zealand v Sri Lanka

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:16:40 +0000

England's shock victory on Friday night blew Group B wide open. Andrew Hughes previews the elimination bout between Sri Lanka and New Zealand

Champions Trophy Betting: India v Pakistan

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:21:20 +0000

It is one of the most fiercely contested games in world sport, but heart must rule head when it comes to betting. Ed Hawkins tries to find some sensible ploys for an explosive grudge match

Champions Trophy Betting: Australia v West Indies

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:14:34 +0000

West Indies have little chance against the might of Australia but there are still value wagers to be had on the top-bat markets, says Ed Hawkins

Champions Trophy Betting: Plenty of sex to hit plenty of sixes

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:33:20 +0000

In a report leaked to the Indian press it has been revealed that Gary Kirsten's fitness guru has encouraged the Indian ODI team, currently playintg in the ICC Champions Trophy, to have as much sex as possible. Ralph Ellis gives us his take on the matter.