Champions Trophy 2017 News
The off-field camaraderie between India captain and the Pakistan fast bowler is an open secret, highlighted the most when Kohli presented Amir with a bat during the ICC World Twenty20 last year. But on the field, they remain archrivals.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) had hiked the prize money for the 2017 Champions Trophy by $ 500,000.
The best XI included four Pakistanis, three Indians, three Englishmen and one Bangladeshi, while New Zealand's Kane Williamson was chosen as 12th man.
Pace bowler Hasan Ali took three wickets as Pakistan dismissed England, the only unbeaten team left in the tournament, for a mere 211.
Considering that they are up against England - a side that is miles ahead of Sri Lanka in terms of both quality and form, Sarfraz said playing positive cricket will hold the key.
Champions Trophy is a special tournament for Yuvraj because he made his debut for India in the same tournament against Kenya 17 years ago.
Amla broke Indian skipper Virat Kohli's record during the third and final ODI against England at Lord's.
Pakistan will begin their campaign when they lock horns with India in their first match of the Champions Trophy on June 4.
New Zealand, with an Indian brand on their shirt, will be up against Virat Kohli and Co. in the warm up match on May 28.
India will start their Champions Trophy campaign with a tie against arch-rivals Pakistan on June 4 at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
The ballot will be open for 30 days through the official website at www.icc-cricket.com/tickets and fans can submit an application for as many games as they wish.
Waqar said that although it would take some time to build a young team, they are in a right direction.
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