Roman Reigns beats Seth Rollins: During the transmissions of&nbsp;Royal Rumble 2022&nbsp;through WWE Network and Peacock, the superstar&nbsp;Roman Reigns managed to retain the Universal Championship after falling by disqualification against Seth Rollins.



This was the first confrontation of the most recent WWE pay-per-view day.&nbsp;Seth Rollins surprised fans&nbsp;with an entrance that mimicked The Shield's feature&nbsp;.&nbsp;"The Vision" began dominating with a bombshell to the announce table and the first Curb Stomp of the night.



Roman survived the count of three and began a counterattack that put Seth in danger.?After receiving the second spear, Rollins was neutralized with a Guilliotine while placing his hand on the string.



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Reigns did not release the key and the referee was forced to ring the bell. "The Tribal Chief" attacked his former partner with a chair before an audience that mostly booed him.



In this way,&nbsp;Roman Reigns retains the WWE Universal Championship&nbsp;in his twenty-first starting defense.&nbsp;Recall that "The Big Dog" won the title 517 days ago at the Payback event.&nbsp;During that day of August 30, 2020, Reigns defeated Braun Strowman and "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt in a No Holds Barred match to obtain the championship for the second time in his career.

Royal Rumble 2022 Result: Roman Reigns retains WWE Universal Championship against Seth Rollins by disqualification

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WWE Royal Rumble 2022: During the transmissions of?Royal Rumble 2022?through WWE Network and Peacock. The multi-platinum artist?Bad Bunny made his return to the company for the first time in eight months.



In the midst of a men's Royal Rumble with several surprises, the artist from Puerto Rico made an unexpected entrance that surprised the fans at the American Center in Saint Louis.



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Bad Bunny came out at number 27, surprisingly?earning eliminations against names like Sheamus and Dolph Ziggler.?The singer only lasted eight minutes before being eliminated by Brock Lesnar, becoming?one of the last five participants of the day.



This fact marks&nbsp;the return of Bad Bunny to the company from the road to WrestleMania 37&nbsp;and his subsequent participation in that great event.&nbsp;The singer starred in a story against The Miz and John Morrison that precisely began in the Royal Rumble edition last year.&nbsp;



Bad Bunny would team with then-newly promoted NXT Damian Priest against Miz and Morrison on the first night of WrestleMania, resulting in victory for both natives of Puerto Rico.

WWE Royal Rumble 2022: Bad Bunny makes his special appearance at Royal Rumble 2022

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WWE Royal Rumble 2022: Ronda Rousey close to returning to WWE. "She has come back.?She will be back as a regular on SmackDown.?But she will probably do some Raw shows.?I think she will be on Raw on Monday.?



That is something that I have been hinted at.?The only thing I know is that she will not fight Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania.?The match they told me was Becky Lynch.



<h3 id="as-per-dave-meltzer">As Per Dave Meltzer: </h3>



"This is how Dave Meltzer recently referred&nbsp;to Ronda Rousey on Wrestling Observer Radio.&nbsp;The journalist confirmed the rumors that speak of the return of the former UFC champion and former Raw champion and announced that the company's plans are for her to fight against Becky Lynch.



Ronda Rousey will return to WWE in this way after more than two years of absence.?The fighter had her last match at WrestleMania 35 where she lost to Charlotte and Becky Lynch and since then she has not appeared again.



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Ronda was injured in her last fight and later did not return to the plans she had outside of WWE.



Rumors about&nbsp;Ronda's possible return increased after her motherhood.&nbsp;Both on the part of the fighter and on the part of the company, a return of her has been implied on several occasions and it seems that little by little it is being confirmed.&nbsp;



The fighter seems that she could sign a contract for several months, according to Meltzer.&nbsp;?One year is the deal I heard.&nbsp;I don't know if she's going to be there every week, but it's not just the Rumble, a WrestleMania match and then she's gone, it's more than that."

WWE Royal Rumble 2022: Ronda Rousey sets to make her WWE Comeback tonight on Royal Rumble

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In the 2021 WWE Draft, The Queen was drafted to SmackDown. While The Man was drafted to RAW.?Both had to exchange titles. Since they did not have belts of the brand to which they were transferred.?



The SmackDown title swap segment did not go as planned, leading to a real-life feud between the two.?WWE Superstar Becky Lynch said that Charlotte Flair was going to challenge her in the original plan of the title swap segment. And it was momentarily supposed to be Becky 2 Belts.



Lynch spoke about the infamous moment on the latest episode of Broken Skull Sessions?with Stone Cold Steve Austin.?The RAW Women's Champion blamed Charlotte Flair and revealed the original plan of the segment:



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"Oh God, yeah.?It should have been easy.?It was supposed to be a simple thing where we were going to trade titles.?I was going to take it off her hands and become 'Becky 2 Belts' for an instant, then I had her. "Than throwing away the title and her telling Sonya to pick it up?and challenging me to a match that I would have turned down.?Everybody should have their moment, you know?"



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Lynch said she was angry because&nbsp;she knew what was going to happen&nbsp;and she had no way to stop it.&nbsp;She believes that&nbsp;the original plan was plain and simple and everyone was going to have their moment&nbsp;in the segment.&nbsp;



Lynch revealed in an interview that she and Flair are no longer speaking.?A few weeks after the title swap segment. The two stars met in the ring at Survivor Series in a match between champions.?



Lynch defeated Flair with the help of the ropes and scored a victory over his bitter rival.



Becky Lynch will be one of the protagonists of?Royal Rumble. An event that will be held this Saturday, January 29, 2022 at The Dome at America's Center in Saint Louis, Missouri.?



She will put the Raw Women's Championship on the line against Doudrop. On the other hand,?Charlotte Flair, despite being the SmackDown Women's Champion. She will enter the 30-woman battle to get her spot at WrestleMania.

WWE News: Becky Lynch reveals how WWE Title With Charlotte Flair exchange hand

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WWE Latest News: Vicki Askew, mother of WWE Chairman?Vince McMahon. She passed away at the age of 101 from natural causes in her sleep at her home?in The Woodlands, TX on Tuesday, January 20.



 The information has been made public through an obituary that has been published in the US press.



According to information released in the obituary.?A memorial Mass for the Ebensburg, Pennsylvania community will be held today, Saturday, January 29 at 10:00 am?at Holy Name Roman Catholic Church.?It is likely that part of the dome will travel after the mass to Missouri to be present at the Royal Rumble event.



"She was 101 years old and?is survived by one son, four grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Vicki was born on July 11, 1920 in Florence, South Carolina. The only child of four children born to Orpheus William Hanner and Victoria Kennedy Hanner. 



The family is moved when Vicki was a child to Sanford and then to East Sanford, NC. Where she spent her childhood.



<h3 id="a-sad-moment-for-vince-family">A sad moment for Vince Family</h3>



Vicki was blessed with two sons, Rod and Vince, both married to their childhood sweethearts.?Unfortunately, Rod passed away a year before his mother.?Vicki's childhood was rough.?She spoke of herself in an interview for the North Coast Church in 2018: 'My mother had to go to work to support me and my three brothers.



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She started selling Avon.?During the Great Depression, I remember drawing my foot on cardboard and putting it in my shoe (the sole had holes in it and no one could afford new shoes).' as informed by diggingsports.in. 



After graduating from high school. Vicki pursued a career in Public Administration working as a secretary and administrative assistant until she retired from the Pembroke Pines Florida Chamber of Commerce.?



Tennis was an important part of Vicki's life.?She started hitting balls on an old run down track and was hooked for life.?After her husband, Harold Askew, passed away in 2010. Vicki moved to Bentwater (Montgomery, TX) where she made many friends and played a lot of tennis.?Her last residence was The Woodlands where she lived with her loving caretaker, Verdell Berry."



We want to send our condolences to Vicki's family, friends and closest loved ones.

WWE Latest News: Vince McMahon's mother dies at the age of 101

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Dominik Mysterio was recently interviewed on Robbie Fox's My Mom's Basement?podcast , and the WWE Superstar was asked?what his dream rivals would be if the "?Forbidden Door" opened between WWE and AEW?.?This was his response:



"Hook, That would be a fun one. For the culture, Penta and Fenix.?My father and I against Penta and Fenix.?I think we would break down the door and bring the house down. 



We would blow it up with those guys.?Andrade?would be another. He left us, but he would be another.?Punk, Sting. There are so many I would like to work with. We'll see what the future holds for us," Dominik commented.



In addition to AEW,?he was also asked about his dream rivals within WWE. 



"I have a lot of dream opponents because I'm hungry and I want all of them. Just?because of the?Hispanic heritage, lineage and culture that we carry, anyone between?Santos Escobar?from NXT or?Garza and Humberto?from SmackDown. 



Those matches would be important for the culture and for us. On the big stage, I'd like to get my hands on?Seth (Rollins)?again. He had me at the very beginning. It would be cool to get in the ring with him now, after what I've learned and with a few matches below my waist."



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<h3 id="dominik-set-to-feature-in-royal-rumble-2022">Dominik set to feature in Royal Rumble 2022</h3>



"Now I'm a former tag team champion. It would be a different story, I don't know if the result would be different, because Seth is that type of rival, but it would be a different match. As long as Seth continues in WWE, I'm going to see a lot of him. 



He saw him at the beginning, I will see him at some point in the middle and I know I will catch him at the end somehow.?Randy Orton?, how could I not want to be there with one of the best in history??Roman Reigns?. I would love to be in the ring with?Riddle?. Another one for the culture;?Damien Priest?.?There are so many guys I'd love to work with... All in due time.?"



For now,?Dominik is likely to meet one of these fighters this Saturday?, as he is one of the participants in the WWE Royal Rumble 2022 men's battle royal. 



Dominik has been intervening in various segments of the latest editions of RAW related to this fight, and his father, Rey, has managed to kick him out of the ring on several occasions.?It only remains to wait to see if the same thing happens in the official combat.

WWE News: Rey Mysterio's son Dominik reveals his dream opponent in AEW

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WWE News: The specialized media Wrestling Observer has revealed that?WWE has tried to bring Jeff Hardy back and made him an offer a few weeks ago to return.



 In addition,&nbsp;the company tried to convince him&nbsp;by adding the incentive of inducting him into the Hall of Fame class of 2022.



<h3 id="this-was-the-information-revealed-by-dave-meltzer"> This was the information revealed by Dave Meltzer:</h3>



"Here's an update on the Jeff Hardy case.&nbsp;John Laurinaitis called Jeff Hardy to bring him back&nbsp;a few weeks ago, including&nbsp;an offer to put him in the Hall of Fame class of 2022.&nbsp;Hardy turned it&nbsp;down and asked for the results from his drug tests&nbsp;because he knew he wasn't going to test positive for recreational drugs. It took Hardy and his wife six weeks to get the results back."



"Right now, the feeling is that this is a guy that they don't want to see in AEW because they have realized that the Hardy Boys will be reinvigorated given the level of teams like Young Bucks, FTR, Santana and Ortiz, Penta and Fenix and many others.



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 Hardy is still under contract with&nbsp;WWE&nbsp;until March 9, so AEW cannot make him a legal offer, but&nbsp;the belief is that&nbsp;unless he returns to WWE, which at this point does not look like that's going to happen, it&nbsp;would be destined for AEW&nbsp;."



<h3 id="jeff-hardy-to-be-part-of-royal-rumble">Jeff Hardy to be part of Royal Rumble</h3>



Hardy was fired from WWE on December 9. After a match at a live event in which he was reportedly seen to be slow and in which he left the match to go ringside to be with the fans.&nbsp;This match was on December 4, and WWE sent him home on the 5th to end up releasing him on the 9th. 



In this way, WWE's no-compete clause, as reported by Meltzer, would expire on March 9, and Hardy could participate in AEW shows.



Since December, Jeff has been seen in public on a small acoustic concert tour he has been giving around the United States.&nbsp;Jeff and his brother Matt will reunite at Big Time Wrestling on March 12&nbsp;.



At this time, WWE has not announced any members of the Hall of Fame class of 2022.

WWE News: Jeff Hardy gets offer to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame 2022

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Shinsuke Nakamura is ready to compete in the ring again. The fighter has confirmed his medical discharge in his Instagram stories, information confirmed by Mike Johnson, a journalist for the PW Insider portal.&nbsp;



Nakamura has been dealing with a hand injury. The news&nbsp;confirmed by Rick Boogs in an interview&nbsp;for the Out of Character podcast.



<h3 id="shinsuke-nakamura-ready-for-royal-rumble-2022">Shinsuke Nakamura Ready for Royal Rumble 2022</h3>



"WWE Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura. He remained out of action with&nbsp;a hand injury since a WWE live event in December 2021, announced on his Instagram stories that he has been cleared to 'wrestle,'" Mike wrote. Johnson: "Nakamura is in Kansas City for tonight's Smackdown taping and would obviously be free to perform in the men's&nbsp;Royal Rumble match&nbsp;this Saturday as well."



As per diggingsports.in Shinsuke Nakamura's last television match?took place on the Friday Night SmackDown episode aired on December 10.?On that occasion, the Japanese and Rick Boogs joined forces to defeat Los Lotharios in just over a minute.?



The two superstars would pair up again at a house show held on December 18.&nbsp;Since then, his presence has limited to accompanying his tag.



It should be remembered that Shinsuke Nakamura&nbsp;won the Royal Rumble men's royal battle in 2018. 



It is very likely that WWE has him for the current edition.&nbsp;At the time of writing this news, 8 participants remain to confirm for the match.

WWE News: Shinsuke Nakamura clears to fight for Royal Rumble 2022

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IND vs ENG 1st ODI: The ODI series between India and England, the two powerhouse teams, will commence on February 6 with the first ODI at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. As the two big guns prepare to take on each other, all eyes will be on the thrilling individual battle that can shape the series. 
This high-stakes encounter promises some intense face-offs between world-class players. With the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma at the top order of India and Jos Buttler and Joe Root for England, the series is going to be tough for bowlers and the stakes are high for the contest. Let's take a closer look at the key player battles to watch out for in IND vs ENG 1st ODI:
<h2>Key Player Battles to Watch Out For in IND vs ENG 1st ODI</h2>
<h3>1- Rohit Sharma vs Jofra Archer</h3>
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has been struggling with form in recent times, particularly against pace. His vulnerability around the off-stump was exposed during the Test series against Australia, where he repeatedly fell to deliveries in that channel. The trend continued in his only Ranji Trophy appearance, where he failed in both innings against similar deliveries. Additionally, short-pitched bowling is emerging as another concern, making him a prime target for England’s pace spearhead, Jofra Archer.
Archer has already enjoyed success against Rohit in the T20 format, dismissing him three times in just 29 deliveries while conceding only 23 runs. This translates to an impressive strike rate of under 10 balls per wicket against the Indian captain. However, Rohit is known for his ability to adapt quickly to different conditions, and he has proven his resilience time and again. If he can counter Archer’s pace and movement, this battle could be a defining one in the first ODI.
<h3>2- Virat Kohli vs Brydon Carse/Gus Atkinson</h3>
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With only one of Brydon Carse or Gus Atkinson likely to feature in England’s playing XI, whoever gets the nod will have a crucial role to play against Virat Kohli. Both pacers possess the skill set needed to challenge the modern master of white-ball cricket, especially around his well-documented weakness outside the off-stump. During the Test series against Australia, Kohli repeatedly fell to deliveries in the fifth-stump channel, edging behind—a vulnerability that Atkinson and Carse have the accuracy to exploit.
Unlike express pacers like Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, who rely on raw speed, Atkinson and Carse focus more on control and precision. This makes them an even bigger threat to Kohli early in his innings, as they can keep him guessing with disciplined lines. While there aren’t many head-to-head statistics available for this contest, the impact of this battle could be significant in shaping the match’s outcome.
<h3>3- Jos Buttler vs Mohammed Shami</h3>
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Jos Buttler, one of England’s most recognized cricketers in India, has been in fine form recently. A well-rounded and technically sound batter, he has very few weaknesses that bowlers have successfully exploited. However, if there is one bowler who could trouble him, it is India’s seasoned pacer, Mohammed Shami.
Shami holds a statistical edge over Buttler in ODIs, having dismissed him five times in just 67 deliveries. While Buttler has managed to score 57 runs off those balls, Shami’s ability to generate movement and maintain a probing line makes him a serious threat. With his knack for producing sharp seam movement and late swing, Shami will look to unsettle Buttler early and continue his dominance in this intriguing contest.
4- Joe Root vs Axar Patel/Ravindra Jadeja
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England’s right-handed batting maestro, Joe Root, has historically struggled against Jasprit Bumrah, particularly in Indian conditions. However, with Bumrah unavailable for this series, India may turn to spin as their primary weapon against him.
Despite being an exceptional player of spin, Root has shown vulnerability against left-arm off-spinners in the past. With no Bumrah to trouble him with pace and movement, India could look to exploit this weakness by deploying their spinners strategically. In the absence of their pace spearhead, setting a spin trap for Root might be India’s best bet to keep him in check.

The IND vs ENG 1st ODI will feature key battles, including Rohit vs Archer, Kohli vs Atkinson/Carse, Buttler vs Shami, and Root vs India’s spin trap. These matchups could shape the game’s outcome.

Crucial player battles—Rohit vs. Archer, Kohli vs. Atkinson/Carse, Buttler vs. Shami, and Root vs. spin—will define IND vs ENG 1st ODI.

Key Player Battles to Watch Out For in IND vs ENG 1st ODI Ft. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

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IND vs ENG: After the T20 series concluded, as Mohammed Shami returned to the shortest format for India after a huge span of absence from the format, the World Cup 2023 hero is back playing a crucial hand in the ODI series against England, which will begin on the 6th of February. 
 
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammed_Shami">Mohammed Shami </a>has had a decent T20 return with 3 wickets across 2 games played and is considered one of the greatest ODI bowlers for India of all time. Especially in the absence of legendary pacer Bumrah, Shami is the most experienced pacer to lead the Indian pace attack. 
 
Ever since the 2023 Cricket World Cup, Shami will play his first one-day international match, supposedly at the Vidarbha Stadium tomorrow. Ahead of the vital clash, Mohammed Shami will enter the field with 195 wickets to his name in the longest limited-overs format. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">A Glimpse into Mohammed Shami’s Career </h2>
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A peek into Mohammed Shami's stunning career despite injuries (Image Credit: X)
Shami, the Indian fast bowler, began his journey from the T20 Trophy starring for Bengal back in 2010, where he had one of the best debuts ever. Shami played for several franchises in the IPL the Delhi Daredevils, Punjab Kings, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolkata_Knight_Riders">Kolkata Knight Riders</a>, and Gujarat Titans, where he picked 127 career wickets in the franchise-level cricket tournament. 
 
Shami has played over three World Cups for India ever since his debut in 2013, as he has been India’s highest wicket-taker in the history of the CWC, playing over three editions in 2015, 2019 and 2023. With 450+ career wickets in the Men in Blue’s jersey, Shami, despite participation in several WTC and CWC games, could never be seen on the podium, though he won several individual records, the last being named the Player of the Tournament in the 2023 World Cup. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">List of Bowlers fastest to reach 200 ODI wickets</h2>
 
Shami, who has appeared in 101 games and is only 5-wickets away from the remarkable 200 wicket mark, is like Australian modern-day legendary fast bowler <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitchell_Starc">Mitchell Starc</a>, who also has 200+ wickets and reached the milestone in just 102 matches and the 101 bowling innings. 
 
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Saqlain Mushtaq (Pakistan) – 104
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Trent Boult (New Zealand) – 107
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Brett Lee (Australia) – 112
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Allan Donald (South Africa) – 117
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Waqar Younis (Pakistan) – 118
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Shane Warne (Australia) – 125
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Makhaya Ntini (South Africa) – 126
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Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) – 127
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Mitchell Johnson (Australia) – 129
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Other bowlers included the above-written, who also achieved the amazing 200 wickets in least time, with Shami threatening the top spot of Mitchell Starc since he will play his 102nd match in the ODI format and will also play his 101 innings in the white-ball match, as he is just 5-wickets away from being named the greatest ever in the game. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">Fastest to 200 ODI wickets for India</h2>
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Shami to surpass Agarkar for fastest 200 ODI Wickets for India (Image Credit: X)
The current Indian selection committee head,<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajit_Agarkar"> Ajit Agarkar</a>, picked the fastest 200 wickets for India as the veteran pacer achieved the feat in just 133 games and ended his career with 288 wickets in the format. 
 
So far, only 7 Indian bowlers have crossed the 200-wicket mark; Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath have picked over 300+ ODI wickets, while Zaheer Khan, Agarkar, Harbhajan Singh, Kapil Dev, and Ravindra Jadeja have also picked over 200 wickets for the Men in Blue. 
 
<h3>Most Wickets for India in ODIs:</h3>
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Anil Kumble – 334
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Javagal Srinath – 315
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Ajit Agarkar – 288
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Zaheer Khan – 269
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Harbhajan Singh – 265
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Kapil Dev – 253
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Harbhajan Singh – 220
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Venkatesh Prasad – 196
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Zaheer Khan – 195
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Irfan Pathan – 173
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Kuldeep Yadav – 172
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</ul>

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IND vs ENG: Indian veteran pacer Mohammed Shami nearing big record in ODIs ahead of the First ODI vs England

Mohammed Shami returns to the ODI format and will be eyeing a world record on his return in the first ODI against England.

IND vs ENG: Indian veteran pacer Mohammed Shami eyeing a World record in the 1st ODI against England

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In what promises to be an exciting and thrilling contest, Steve Smith-led Australia and Dhananjaya de Silva's Sri Lanka are set to lock horns versus each other in the second and the last match of the two-match Test-Series at the Galle International Stadium of Galle from the 6th of February onwards (Wednesday). 
In the opening encounter of the series, the Mighty Aussies secured a comfortable victory by an inning and 242 runs and this win helped them to take an unassailable lead of 1-0 in the two-match series. In such a situation, the Dhananjaya de Silva-led Sri Lanka would be looking to make a strong comeback by rectifying their mistakes in the second match. 
Ahead of this exciting contest, some thrilling player battles will be seen taking place between the star players of both teams which can go on to affect the outcome of the match. We will be taking a look at those player battles in this article
While the Kangaroos have already taken the lead in the series, the home side will have the chance to make a strong comeback by taking advantage of the home conditions on offer. It will be interesting to see which team finishes out on top in these player battles and which team succumbs to the pressure. 
<h2>Dinesh Chandimal versus Matthew Kuhnemann</h2>
Australia's left-arm orthodox spinner Matthew Kuhnemann failed to create an impact with the ball in the first ball, ending the match with 0 scalps to his name but he can trouble Sri Lankan batters on the spinning track of Galle. 
This will be especially very challenging for experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Chandimal. He is a good player of spin, has a good record against them and also he knows the conditions of Galle quite well but the variations of Kuhnemann can trouble him in the second Test-Match.
<h2>Prabhat Jayasuriya versus Usman Khawaja</h2>
Australia's experienced opening batter Usman Khawaja is in great form with the bat and he also possesses' an excellent batting record on Subcontinental surfaces. While the Australian team management would be happy to see him performing, they might be a little worried in the 2nd match as experienced left-arm spinner Prabhat Jayasuriya can trouble him a lot. 
The 33-year-old has excellent variations up his sleeve and has knack of performing brilliantly in spin-friendly conditions and home conditions. He also got the better of the Southpaw in the opening encounter, dismissing him when he was batting on the score of 232 runs and Jayasuriya would be looking to get the better of Khawaja again in the final match of the series. 
<h2>Other notable player battles</h2>
Apart from the two above-mentioned player battles, the battle between elite Aussie off-spinner Nathan Lyon and promising Sri Lankan batter Kamindu Mendis will also be worth watching out for. 
Angelo Mathews will have to rely on his batting technique to tackle the speed and swing of Mitchell Starc and at the same time, Asitha Fernando has the ability to trouble the Australian duo of Josh Inglis and Marnus Labuschagne with his pace and bounce.
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Mitchell Starc had Kamindu Mendis strangled down leg side, Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day, January 31, 2025 | Image: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

Australia led by Steve Smith secured an easy victory in the opening match of the series by a margin of an innings and 242 runs and took an unassailable 1-0 lead in the series. In such a situation, the Sri Lankan team would like to make a strong comeback in the series by correcting its mistakes in the second match. In this match, some interesting player battles will be witnessed between the star players of both teams, which can surely affect the outcome of the match

Sri Lanka and Australia are set to lock horns versus each other in the 2nd and final Test match of the two match series and while the Kangaroos have already secured an unassailable 1-0 lead, the home side would not like to lower their morale as they would want to execute a perfect comeback in the series. Some exciting player battles are also going to take place and we will be taking a look at them

Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test: 3 Player Battles to Watch Out

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A very shocking and a bad news has come out for Team India and it's fans. Jasprit Bumrah, the star pace bowler of the team, has been ruled out of the entire One-Day International series versus England and his participation in the 2025 Champions Trophy is also hanging on a thread. 
According to a news report of India Today, Bumrah will certainly miss all the three matches versus England, starting from the 6th of February. Let us tell you that the 31-year-old was picked in the squad for the third &amp; the final ODI of the series. 
It was difficult for the 31-year-old to take part in the first two One-Day International matches versus the Three Lions due to an injury he picked up in the final Test-Match of the BGT series, but it was believed that he would be fit for the final ODI. However, the latest update which has come out just now is quite shocking. It has become almost certain that the 31-year-old will not be seen playing in the three ODI's versys England. 
<h2>It's looking difficult for Bumrah to play in the Champions Trophy as well</h2>
It's now looking very difficult for Bumrah to participate in the forthcoming edition of the Champions Trophy. A report came out about the pacer on Monday that the 31-year-old has visited the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore and his fitness test will be conducted there. He will continue to remain under the supervision of the NCA Medical Team for now. 
TOI had stated in one of their news reports that the Mumbai Indians pacer will be under the observation of the NCA medical experts for a duration of 2-3 days. Once a complete assessment is conducted, only then the final report will be sent to the Ajit Agarkar-led Selection Committee.
<h2>Team India have just a single week available to make a call</h2>
The Indian team management now just has a single week left to decide whether or not to retain the place of Bumrah in the squad for the Champions Trophy. According to the rules of the ICC, all the participating teams have time till the 12th of February to make any last minute changes in their squad. In such a situation, the Men in Blue have just a week left to take a final call on Bumrah.
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Jasprit Bumrah is battling injury issues ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 | Image: Getty Images

Star Pacer Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss the entire England ODI Series and his participation chances  in  Champions Trophy 2025 are also looking very bleak

Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the entire England ODI Series and this news is not good for Team India! His chances of taking part in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 are also looking very low

Shock to Team India before Champions Trophy, Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of entire England ODI Series

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India Cricket Team skipper Rohit Sharma is all set to achieve a massive feat in ODI cricket. The opening batter is just 134 away in 19 innings from becoming the second-fastest batter to complete 11,000 runs in the history of 50-over cricket. 
Rohit Sharma currently has 10866 runs in the 257 innings in ODIs. If he achieves the feat in the next 19 innings, he will be joining Virat Kohli, who is the fastest to 11000 runs in ODIs. The batter achieved the feat in just 222 innings. He is also the fastest to 10000 runs. 
Currently, Sachin Tendulkar is the second fastest to 11000 runs in ODIs as he achieved the feat in 276 runs. With India having ODI season now, it is expected that Rohit Sharma will become the second fastest batter to score 11000 runs in the 50-over format. 
Rohit Sharma will have a great opportunity to achieve the feat in the upcoming ODI series against England. India will be locking horns with the Jos Buttler-led side in the three-match series, which will begin on Thursday (6th February) in Nagpur. 
<h2>Rohit Sharma will be captaining the India team in the ODI series against England</h2>
Rohit Sharma will be captaining the India team in the ODI series against England, and three games will be extremely important for him in the context of how things have turned against him. The batter has faced a lot of criticism for his poor outings of late as a batter as well as a skipper.
The series will be a great opportunity for him to make a comeback and silence all his critics in style. He has been a giant in the ODI format and with the way he has performed in the 50-over format, it won't be a surprise if he ends up scoring runs in the IND vs ENG ODI series. 
Rohit Sharma also has been named as the captain of India for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. With the kind of criticism that he has faced in the last few months, it will be a great opportunity for him to make a strong comeback and give a reply to criticism by winning the tournament for the team.
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India Cricket Team skipper Rohit Sharma is all set to achieve a massive feat in ODI cricket.

Rohit Sharma will be captaining the India team in the ODI series against England, and three games will be extremely important for him