Cricket

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Opener Ryan Rickelton’s maiden one-day international century earned South Africa a 107-run victory over Champions Trophy debutant Afghanistan on Friday.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Shubman Gill’s unbeaten century helped India finish off Bangladesh by six wickets to start their Champions Trophy campaign on Thursday. Fast bowler Mohammed Shami took 5-53 as Bangladesh was dismissed for 228 runs.

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan cricketers were docked 5% of their match fees for a slow over rate against New Zealand during the opening game of the Champions Trophy.

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has dismissed political calls to boycott Afghanistan's cricket games on the eve of their first Champions Trophy match.

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Defending champion Pakistan suffered a huge blow when opening batter Fakhar Zaman was ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to an oblique injury on Thursday.

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Centuries from Tom Latham and Will Young propelled New Zealand to 60-run victory over defending champion Pakistan in the opening game of the Champions Trophy on Wednesday.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand has had another setback ahead of the International Cricket Council's Champions Trophy in Pakistan, losing fast bowler Lockie Ferguson to a foot injury.

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A three-decade wait finally ends for Pakistan on Wednesday when it stages its first major International Cricket Council tournament since co-hosting the 1996 World Cup with Sri Lanka and India.

TORONTO — The new Canada Super 60 cricket league will launch in July at the CAA Centre in Brampton, Ont., organizers said Friday. The league features the short-form 10-over version of the game.

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — New Zealand rounded off perfect preparation for the Champions Trophy by thumping Pakistan by five wickets in the tri-nation series final on Friday.