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Ed Hawkins: Australia need to show courage in their convictions

Ed Hawkins: Australia need to show courage in their convictions

In his latest weekly column, Ed Hawkins is calling for some of the old Antipodean arrogance return to help rescue Australia’s Ashes chances, which have taken a hit after a horrible Champions Trophy campaign

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ICC Champions Trophy Betting: India v Sri Lanka

ICC Champions Trophy Betting: India v Sri Lanka

India remain the only unbeaten team in the tournament and Matt Harris expects MS Dhoni’s men to book their place in the final with victory over Sri Lanka on Thursday…

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ICC Champions Trophy Betting: England v South Africa

ICC Champions Trophy Betting: England v South Africa

England take on South Africa in the first of the Champions Trophy semi-finals. How will Alastair Cook’s men fare against the team which beat them hollow at the Oval last year? Richard O’Hagan assesses the markets…

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Michael Vaughan: My verdict on the ICC Champions Trophy semi-finals

Michael Vaughan: My verdict on the ICC Champions Trophy semi-finals

England take on South Africa on Wednesday in what is pretty much an even money game and Michael Vaughan believes the toss could be vital at the Oval. India, meanwhile, should have too much for Sri Lanka on Thursday, according to the Betfair ambassador

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ICC Champions Trophy: Australia v Sri Lanka

ICC Champions Trophy: Australia v Sri Lanka

Ed Hawkins reckons the Sri Lankans should prove too hot to handle for Michael Clarke’s sorry bunch at The Oval on Monday in what is effectively a quarter-final

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ICC Champions Trophy Betting: England v New Zealand

ICC Champions Trophy Betting: England v New Zealand

Defeat to Sri Lanka means this is a must win game for England and Matt Harris expects the hosts to claim the points against New Zealand on Sunday…

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Michael Vaughan: Expect a close game at Cardiff between evenly matched England and New Zealand

Michael Vaughan: Expect a close game at Cardiff between evenly matched England and New Zealand

Although England are strong favourites to beat New Zealand at Cardiff on Sunday, Betfair Ambassador Michael Vaughan thinks it’s a 50/50 game…

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ICC Champions Trophy Betting: India v Pakistan

ICC Champions Trophy Betting: India v Pakistan

Pakistan have only pride to play for whilst India are looking for a group win to go with their guaranteed semi-final place as two of cricket’s fiercest rivals meet at Edgbaston. Richard O’Hagan looks forward to a fascinating contest…

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ICC Champions Trophy Betting: South Africa v West Indies

ICC Champions Trophy Betting: South Africa v West Indies

Ed Hawkins cannot make a case for following the Windies in the ‘quarter-final’ against the Proteas and suggests a play on the innings runs market instead…

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ICC Champions Trophy Betting: England v Sri Lanka

ICC Champions Trophy Betting: England v Sri Lanka

Matt Harris believes the hosts have enough to all but guarantee a place in the semi-finals with a win against a below-par Sri Lankan side in Thursday’s clash at the Oval…

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Michael Vaughan’s ICC Champions Trophy preview: Confident England to beat Sri Lanka

Michael Vaughan’s ICC Champions Trophy preview: Confident England to beat Sri Lanka

On the back of a comfortable victory over Australia, England should have more than enough for a Sri Lanka side who were skittled for 138 in losing to New Zealand, says Michael Vaughan

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Michael Vaughan’s ICC Champions Trophy preview: Confident England to beat Sri Lanka

Michael Vaughan’s ICC Champions Trophy preview: Confident England to beat Sri Lanka

On the back of a comfortable victory over Australia, England should have more than enough for a Sri Lanka side who were skittled for 138 in losing to New Zealand, says Michael Vaughan

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Ed Hawkins: Time for backers to show faith in England’s resurgent ranks

Ed Hawkins: Time for backers to show faith in England’s resurgent ranks

In the first of a new weekly cricket column, appearing on Betting.Betfair every Wednesday throughout the summer, Ed Hawkins argues that punters should not be too hard on the home team, reckoning they are the coming force in the ODI game

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ICC Champions Trophy Betting: Australia v New Zealand

ICC Champions Trophy Betting: Australia v New Zealand

The Southern Hemisphere rivals meet at Edgbaston in a game neither side can afford to lose. Richard O’Hagan considers the merits of each side…

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ICC Champions Trophy Betting: Australia v New Zealand

ICC Champions Trophy Betting: Australia v New Zealand

The Southern Hemisphere rivals meet at Edgbaston in a game neither side can afford to lose. Richard O’Hagan considers the merits of each side.

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ICC Champions Trophy Betting: India v West Indies

ICC Champions Trophy Betting: India v West Indies

India look in fine fettle, but Ed Hawkins reckons the Windies can blow the world champions off course with a surprise win at The Oval on Tuesday

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ICC Champions Trophy Betting: Pakistan v South Africa

ICC Champions Trophy Betting: Pakistan v South Africa

Matt Harris correctly predicted defeat for Pakistan in the opening game of the Champions Trophy but he expects Misbah-ul-Haq’s side to bounce back and claim the points against South Africa…

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ICC Champions Trophy Betting: New Zealand v Sri Lanka

ICC Champions Trophy Betting: New Zealand v Sri Lanka

It is the battle of the underdogs in Cardiff as the pre-tournament outsiders face off against one another. Richard O’Hagan previews the game…

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ICC Champions Trophy Betting: England v Australia

ICC Champions Trophy Betting: England v Australia

The hosts make their tournament bow against the old enemy on Saturday and Ed Hawkins is expecting a cracking contest…

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Michael Vaughan’s ICC Champions Trophy preview: England to overcome fragile Aussies

Michael Vaughan’s ICC Champions Trophy preview: England to overcome fragile Aussies

England go in to their first game in decent mood after winning the final ODI against New Zealand and Michael Vaughan believes they have enough to beat an Australia team reeling from being bowled out for 65 by India

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