Cricket.Huseb.com: September 2009

India can win, but watch out for Oz Over the years, teams have come to respect and covet what is now known as the ICC Champions Trophy. What started in 1998 as a knockout tournament is now played on a league-cum-knockout format, making it more meaningful for the teams involved. I remember how the Australians, not once but twice, got knocked out in the first round and had to return home.

The first time, they travelled all the way to Bangladesh and on the second occasion, it was no less a travel to Kenya. In both instances, an inspired Indian team knocked them out.

Now, of course, the Aussies are holders of the ICC Champions Trophy and will start the tournament with a lot of purpose. Hurt by the Ashes defeat, they came back to annihilate the English in the ODIs and I am sure their hunger for success will stand them in good stead.

On current form though, I would rate the Indians very highly. The way they progressed in the 50-over format makes them potential winners.

What they, as also the other teams, will have to cope with is the fresh pitches in what is South Africa's early season. There is bound to be a lot of swing, more so as the matches are being played in the highveld regions of Johannesburg.

I don't see too many tall scores happening, at least in the early part of the two-week tournament. Of course, usually every effort is made to nullify any advantage the bowlers may have, but even so, the bowlers may just rule.

Here, for the Indians, the return of Rahul Dravid will be of immense value. His overall experience and the experience of having played in SA a number of times will come in handy.

No one is more experienced playing in SA than the home team. To boot, they are the world's number one ODI team.

The thing with South Africa is that they have never had a good time in major events they have hosted, be it the World Cup in 2003 or the 2007 World T20. Perhaps this will be different.

The ICC Cricket champions trophy will begin from 22 September, 2009 in South Africa. Unlike previous versions, eight teams will be be participating this time. Two groups A and B are made from where top two battle in Semi-finals and finally the best ones in the final. This time the prize has been increased by 4 times and the tournament is made bit shorter. The groups are:

Group A: Australia , India, Pakistan and West Indies
Group B: Sri Lanka, New Zealand, England and South Africa

Here are the complete fixtures and schedules of ICC Champions Trophy 2009:
September 2009:

Date	Time (GMT)	Match Details	Venue
Tue 22	12:30	South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Match, Group B, ICC Champions Trophy 2009	Centurion (D/N)
Wed 23	12:30	Pakistan v West Indies, 2nd Match, Group A, ICC Champions Trophy 2009	Johannesburg (D/N)
Thu 24	07:30	South Africa v New Zealand, 3rd Match, Group B, ICC Champions Trophy 2009	Centurion
Fri 25	12:30	England v Sri Lanka, 4th Match, Group B, ICC Champions Trophy 2009	Johannesburg (D/N)
Sat 26	07:30	Australia v West Indies, 5th Match, Group A, ICC Champions Trophy 2009	Johannesburg
Sat 26	12:30	India v Pakistan, 6th Match, Group A, ICC Champions Trophy 2009	Centurion (D/N)
Sun 27	07:30	New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 7th Match, Group B, ICC Champions Trophy 2009	Johannesburg
Sun 27	12:30	South Africa v England, 8th Match, Group B, ICC Champions Trophy 2009	Centurion (D/N)
Mon 28	12:30	Australia v India, 9th Match, Group A, ICC Champions Trophy 2009	Centurion (D/N)
Tue 29	12:30	England v New Zealand, 10th Match, Group B, ICC Champions Trophy 2009	Johannesburg (D/N)
Wed 30	07:30	Australia v Pakistan, 11th Match, Group A, ICC Champions Trophy 2009	Centurion
Wed 30	12:30	India v West Indies, 12th Match, Group A, ICC Champions Trophy 2009	Johannesburg (D/N)
October 2009
Date	Time (GMT)	Match Details	Venue
Fri 02	12:30	A1 v B2, 1st Semi-Final, ICC Champions Trophy 2009	Centurion (D/N)
Sat 03	12:30	B1 v A2, 2nd Semi-Final, ICC Champions Trophy 2009	Johannesburg (D/N)
Mon 05	12:30	Final, ICC Champions Trophy 2009	Centurion (D/N)

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Match 6 – Pakistan Vs India Champions Trophy 2009 Full Match/ Highlights HD

5th ODI : West Indies vs. Australia - 26th September 2009 Watch Full Match Video Coverage

Match 4 – England Vs Sri Lanka Champions Trophy 2009 Group B Full HighlightsVHQ

Thursday, September 24, 2009

3rd ODI : South Africa vs. New Zealand - 24th September 2009 Watch Full Match Video Coverage Live & Highlights

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

1st ODI : ICC Champions Trophy 2009 : Group Stage: South Africa vs. Sri Lanka Watch Full Highlights

Pakistan v West Indies, 2nd Match, Group A, ICC Champions Trophy 2009 LIVE & Highlights

Saturday, September 19, 2009

India can win, but watch out for hosts and Australia

ICC Champions Trophy 2009 - Fixtures and schedules

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

England v Australia at Manchester, 2nd T20I Watch Live & Highlights HQ

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