West Indies lost rain-affected match against Sri Lanka on Monday. A look at the statistical highlights from the clash and how this venue hasn't been auspicious
Dhoni has played 334 matches since his debut. The team has had mixed fortunes in the 18 occasions when he has been absent. Now, a 'tireless' skipper's body seems to be begging for a break.
Batting first may be the right way forward for the two teams battling for the Champions Trophy crown. Numerical history at Edgbaston, Birmingham, though has a lot more to offer.
Win the toss, bat first, score decently and win the match - this has been the mantra at Edgbaston, Birmingham where India and England will go head-to-head in the battle to be the Champions Trophy champions, on Sunday.
In 87 ODI innings over 92 matches, Rohit Sharma has been dismissed 36 times for less than ten runs. On 31 further occasions, he has got a start and thrown it away before getting to a half-century
Players from both sides have been in good form and while India may have the edge with a loss-less record in the tournament so far, both teams will lock horns with equal aggression.
The Men in Blue have won eight of the last ten one-day internationals played against England and are largely aware of what Alastair Cook's men are capable of, courtesy numerous meetings in the recent past.