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Final showdown

The Edgbaston groundsmen kept the pitch under covers on Saturday—AFP

World Cup holders India clash with hosts England in an intriguing Champions Trophy one-day final on Sunday that promises to be a thriller.

‘India are favourites, but we are prepared’

England captain Alastair Cook insisted his side were “ready” to make history by beating world champions India in Sunday’s Champions Trophy final at Edgbaston.

Expect an exciting final: Dhoni

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni hopes the keen tussle between his young team and hosts England will produce an exciting Champions Trophy final on Sunday.

Nigeria run into buoyant Spain

Spain’s strong start to the tournament means they go into Sunday’s match—AP

Buoyed by their record-breaking 10-0 rout of Tahiti at the Confederations Cup, Spain approach Sunday’s final Group B fixture against Nigeria needing just a point to secure a place in the semi-finals.

I’m at peak of my career: Djokovic

Novak Djokovic believes he is at the peak of his powers as he targets a second Wimbledon title with his confidence buoyed by avoiding Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal in the draw.

Messi summoned in tax-fraud case

Barcelona star Lionel Messi’s lawyers said Friday they “firmly believe” the Argentine player, who is accused of avoiding paying tax on income generated from the sale of his image rights, is innocent.

Spain smash islanders 10-0

Spain broke the record for the biggest margin of victory at the final phase of a Fifa tournament by crushing minnows 10-0 Tahiti at the Confederations Cup in Rio de Janeiro.

India up for final test

Team India will be hopeful of their bowlers doing a good job in the final—AFP

India may be entering the Champions Trophy final on the back of the only unbeaten run in the tournament but captain M.S. Dhoni insisted he was taking nothing for granted ahead of the world champions’ clash with hosts England at Edgbaston on Sunday.

Charge of the young blue brigade

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World champions India thrashed Sri Lanka by eight wickets at Cardiff on Thursday to set up a Champions Trophy final against tournament hosts England at Edgbaston on Sunday.

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