Cricket

LONDON (AP) — England batter Harry Brook has pulled out of his IPL deal with Delhi Capitals for the second straight season, a move which could result in a two-year ban from the competition.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — India won another global cricket tournament with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday.

WINDHOEK — Pargat Singh's boundary in a super over lifted Canada to a thrilling win over Namibia on Sunday in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 play. The one-day international went to a deciding over when it finished in a tie.

India faces New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final Sunday in what can be deemed a new-age rivalry.

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Centuries from batting sensation Rachin Ravindra and the ever reliable Kane Williamson powered New Zealand into the Champions Trophy final with a resounding 50-run win over South Africa in the second semifinal on Wednesday.

WINDHOEK — Canada's cricket game against the Netherlands was abandoned Wednesday without a single ball played due to rain. The two were slated to meet in ICC Men's Cricket World League 2 play at Wanderers Cricket Ground.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Steve Smith has retired from one-day international cricket in the wake of Australia’s Champions Trophy semifinal loss to India .

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Virat Kohli led the way with 84 runs off 98 balls as India beat Australia by four wickets on Tuesday to reach the final of the Champions Trophy.

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — After going through all the tangled scheduling, New Zealand returns to its recent favorite venue in Pakistan when it takes on South Africa in the second semifinal of the Champions Trophy in Lahore on Wednesday.

TORONTO — Cricket Canada general manager Ingleton Liburd has been named tournament director of the new Canada Super 60 League. The league is set to debut in July at the CAA Centre in Brampton, Ont.