<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Age:</td><td>29</td></tr><tr><td>Born:</td><td>27 December 1991, Trinidad and Tobago</td></tr><tr><td>Playing Role:</td><td>Batsman-Opening</td></tr><tr><td>Batting Style:</td><td>Left-handed</td></tr><tr><td>Bowling Style:</td><td>Right-arm medium</td></tr><tr><td>Playing for Teams:</td><td>West Indies Cricket Team, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2021-full-players-list-of-mumbai-indians/">Mumbai Indians</a>, Trinidad, and Tobago cricket team</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Evin Lewis



Evin Earl Lewis is a?Trinidadian?cricket player?who plays for the?West Indies?in limited over internationals. Lewis plays as a left-handed?opening batsman. Generally a fast scoring left-handed batsman, He is the third batsman to score two Twenty20 International centuries. Evin Lewis made his?first-class?debut for the?Trinidad and Tobago national team?in March 2012. He had earlier represented the?West Indies under-19s?at the?2010 Under-19 World Cup. Lewis's senior debut for the West Indies came in March 2016, in a?Twenty20 International?against?Afghanistan. His?One Day International?(ODI) debut came later in the year, against?Pakistan.



More know about Evin Lewis <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evin_Lewis">Wikipedia</a>

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West Indies Openers for the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 [Predicted].



ICC T20 World Cup 2021: When it comes to T20 cricket (T20I or franchise), the West Indies national cricket team never fails to entertain the fans all across the globe with their seer brilliance in the format. West Indies will enter the mega flagship ICC tournament as one of the fan favourite teams to get crowned as the T20I champions for the second time in a row.



With the likes of Kieron Pollard, Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis and many other cricketers bolstering the T20I squad, West Indies will be confident enough to defend their title in the UAE and Oman.



Their recent T20I series win against Australia is a prominent example to what extent they can be brutal in the shortest format, which is more or less dominated by them. The power-hitting at the backend of the innings coupled with the sweat timers of the ball at the top and middle-order has brought the team back into winning ways.



If the experts are to be believed, West Indies are the team to beat in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2021.



Here in this article, we will predict the opening pair/openers of West Indies going forward in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021.



<h2>West Indies Openers for the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 [Predicted]:</h2>



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<h3>Lendl Simmons and Evin Lewis</h3>



The veteran cricketer Lendl Simmons paired with Evin Lewis has made a formidable opening combination for West Indies in the recent past.



The West Indies cricket board recalled Simmons for his services, especially in the T20 World Cup 2021. Simmons made his international debut way back in 2006 and still going strong in all the departments.



Besides international cricket, Simmons is also quite active on various overseas franchise T20 leagues.



Chris Gayle, who used to open the innings a little while ago, has been pushed back to number three to get a better depth in the middle order.



Simmons averages 27.25 in 64 innings he played in the T20I cricket. He is one short of 1500 runs in the shortest format.



Evin Lewis, on the other hand, gave a perfect kickstart to his T20I career after making his debut in 2016. He averages almost 32 in 42 outings in the T20Is and has plundered 1277 runs.



Moreover, to add more feathers in his hat, Lewis has smacked two centuries in the shortest format along with nine half-centuries.



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West Indies Openers for the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 [Predicted]

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Vivo IPL 2021: Two English cricketers, Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler have officially been ruled out of the remainder of the Vivo IPL 2021 by Rajasthan Royals. The franchise informed the development on Tuesday to all the fans through a social media post.



The wicket-keeping batsman Jos Buttler is expecting his second child and hence has pulled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 while all-rounder Ben Stokes has taken an indefinite break from all forms of cricket and will not show up for the remainder of the cash-rich league.



Meanwhile, the Royals have brought West Indies dashing batter Evin Lewis and pacer Oshane Thomas on board as a replacement for the two Englishmen.&nbsp;



"IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals today announced the final set of their replacement players. West Indian duo of Evin Lewis and Oshane Thomas will be joining the Royals squad as replacement players for the remainder of IPL..," the franchise said in a release.



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Lewis made his IPL debut with Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2018 and remained with the franchise for two seasons. In the 16 matches, Evin Lewis amassed 430 runs at an average of 26. However, the franchise dropped off him in IPL 2020 as they had a few world-class openers in the side.



Oshane Thomas, on the other hand, got a chance with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2019 where the pacer picked up five wickets from four appearances in the competitive league.&nbsp;



The Royals will begin their IPL 2021 campaign on 21st September against Punjab Kings at Dubai International Stadium.&nbsp;



Sanju Samson and Co. had an average outing in the first half of the IPL 2021, where the group managed to win three matches out of seven. RR is seated at fifth place in the points table as of now.



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Vivo IPL 2021: Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler officially ruled out of the Vivo IPL 2021 in the UAE

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The Lucknow Super Giants are one of the two new franchises that have been added to the prestigious TATA IPL 2022 to make it a 10 team tournament. Besides all the excitement and cricketing suspense being provided to fans by the idea of having 10 teams in a tournament, it will also be a quite interesting thing to see as to how these two new teams adhere to the league.&nbsp;&nbsp;



The Indian Premier League as we all know is the toughest of all T20 leagues in the world. Hence conquering the IPL trophy certainly won't be an easy task for a franchise that is new into the tournament. All their tactics, team plan, knowledge of the game and the overall performance of their players has to be of top-notch quality if they really wish to have the trophy in their debut season.&nbsp;



The Lucknow Super Giants managed to surprise everybody with their fantastic picks during the Auction of IPL 2022 as they brought in some real quality into their squad which might well be the reason they are being thrived as title contenders even prior to the commencement of the league.&nbsp;



The first step towards building a team shall certainly be to find a good set of openers who shall provide the side with a blistering start in each of the games and thus successfully set the tone of the innings right from the first over.&nbsp;



Thanks to their good outcome during the auction ahead of the season, the supergiants have a fine amount of options to chose from as to who shall fill the opening slot in their side.&nbsp;



Given below are three of the most probable batting pairs which shall open the innings for Lucknow in this IPL season:-



<h2>1. KL Rahul and Quinton De Kock</h2>



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The first superhit opening pair that Lucknow could use in this IPL season is that of KL Rahul and Quinton De Kock. Both these batsmen have made their mark in almost all of their previous IPL seasons and have the similar ability to counterattack the opposition bowlers from the early stages of an innings.



Both Rahul and Quinton De Kock are first choice openers for their nations and thus it really isn't supposed to be a problem for them to open the batting for their franchise this season. De Kock had been in red hot form for his former side, Mumbai Indians for the past few seasons.&nbsp;



On the other hand, KL Rahul also had been the best batsman on his side while opening the batting for the Punjab Kings in the earlier seasons. Considering their sublime form and good performances while opening the batting earlier it is highly expected that the above-mentioned combination shall be the one which Lucknow shall be going within this upcoming IPL season.



KL Rahul (IPL stats):-



Matches ? 94, Runs ? 3273, Average - 47.4, Strike Rate - 136.4



Quinton De Kock (IPL stats):-



Matches ? 77, Runs ? 2256, Average ? 31.3, Strike Rate ? 130.9



<h2>2. Evin Lewis and KL Rahul</h2>



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Another good looking combination for the Lucknow Super Giants is to use the opening pair of KL Rahul and Evin Lewis to open the batting. Evin Lewis who has displayed his abilities as an opener earlier in the IPL for several other franchises has the ability to play both paces and spin with equal dominance.&nbsp;



The hard-hitting batsman from West Indies has proved his worth on several occasions the CPL and his rare ability to make good use of the powerplay to put pressure on the bowlers is surely going to help his side be a step ahead of the opposition early in the game.



Using the Rahul-Lewis duo shall also provide Lucknow with a fine left-right combination at the top of the order. Thus considering all of the above factors it is highly likely for this new franchise to go with this opening combination in this year's IPL.



Evin Lewis (IPL stats):-



Matches ? 21, Runs ? 581, Average ? 27.7, Strike Rate ? 138.0



<h2>3. KL Rahul and Manan Vohra</h2>



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A possible opening combination for Lucknow might also be available in the form of asking Manan Vohra to open the batting with captain KL Rahul. Vohra who has been a regular part of the IPL for many seasons now has played for several franchises so far in his career.&nbsp;



The opening slot has been filled by him for the majority of the sides he's played for to date. The former Rajasthan Royals player has shown his abilities opening the batting in various situations for the team. He has the ability to steer the innings safely even when the side is in trouble after losing early wickets.&nbsp;



His versatile batting style makes him quite unique and this is the most probable reason as to why the team would not completely rule out the possibility of using him as an opener besides a certain KL Rahul for this year's IPL.



Manan Vohra (IPL stats):-



Matches ? 53, Runs ? 1054, Average ? 22.4, Strike Rate ? 130.6



Our Prediction: Although each of the above-discussed pairs shall be available as an option to open the batting for Lucknow this season, we feel that the most suitable and feasible opening combination is that the Lucknow Super Giants are going to opt for is the one including KL Rahul and Quinton De Kock.&nbsp;



Being a new side added to the tournament, Lucknow doesn't need to burden itself with any sort of previous performances of players and thus they will surely like to go with the players who've been in their best form in the most recent times.



Both Rahul and De Kock to everyone?s knowledge have been proving the cricketing world of their abilities since they've made improvements in their performances and consistency with each passing year both in international and franchise cricket. Both these batsmen have amassed runs while opening the batting, be it for any side on the planet.&nbsp;



Quinton De Kock was a specialist opener for his previous side, Mumbai Indians who played a major role in winning two of their 5 IPL titles. While on the other hand, KLRahul made it a habit of leading the run-scoring charts while opening the batting for Punjab season after season.&nbsp;



It was his performances while opening the batting which at times used to single-handedly carry his side over the line on many occasions. Thus we strongly feel that the opening combination of KLRahul and Quinton De Kock shall be the one which Lucknow Super Giants will be sending out to open the innings in the IPL 2022.



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IPL 2022: Top 3 Possible Opening Partnerships for Lucknow Super Giants

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3 Players LSG might release ahead of the IPL 2023: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) endured a fantastic run in their debut season in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The terrific season for the Lucknow based franchise, though, ended in the eliminator, the franchise would be pretty happy with the way they played and performed throughout the competition.



KL Rahul-guided Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) finished third in the points table after the league stages and lost the crucial eliminator to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Eden Garden, which marked their exit from the cash-rich Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) season fifteen.



Considering it was their debut season, the franchise and the fans would be happy with how the things panned out for them. Though Lucknow had a fair chance to advance to the qualifier 2, in place of RCB, sloppy fielding put the franchise down in the important match.



Nevertheless, the franchise now will be looking forward to the next season of the tournament. The IPL 2023 will be crucial for several teams, especially for Lucknow after missing out on the IPL 2022 final by a whisker.&nbsp;



Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be retaining most of their players for the Tata IPL 2023, just like any other team, however, a few players will receive an axe either due to their poor performance or for their hefty and unjustified price tag.



This article will take you through 3 Players LSG might release ahead of the IPL 2023.



<h2>3 Players LSG might release ahead of the IPL 2023:</h2>



<h3>Andrew Tye:</h3>



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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) roped in Australian pacer Andrew Tye as a replacement for injured Mark Wood for the Tata IPL 2022. Wood sustained an elbow injury and was subsequently ruled out of the tournament.



Andrew Tye was expected to fill in the big shoes of Englishman Mark Wood, however, the pacer had a forgettable outing in the limited opportunities he received. Tye featured in three matches, in which he scalped just two wickets and leaked runs at an economy of 9.73.



Except for the one season with Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2018 where he emerged as the purple cap winner, Andrew Tye has looked pale in his performances in the IPL.



The Aussie pacer is likely to get released from the Lucknow squad ahead of the IPL 2023.



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<h3>Manish Pandey:</h3>



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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) bagged the services of experienced Indian batter Manish Pandey by spending a whopping sum of INR 4.6 crores during the player auctions, however, the batter hasn?t been able to justify his price tag.



Manish Pandey managed to score 88 runs from his six outings for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2022 at a poor average of 14.67. Moreover, his strike rate was also worrying (110.00).



LSG might release him ahead of the auction and then try to pick him up at a much cheaper cost during the IPL 2023 auctions.



<h3>Evin Lewis:</h3>



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Trinidadian cricketer Evin Lewis also had an unmemorable season in the Tata IPL 2022. Lewis could only score 73 runs for LSG from six matches. The batter scored with an average of 24.33 while his strike rate hovered around 130s.



Lucknow might look to release him ahead of the IPL 2023 auctions. The franchise picked his services at a base price of INR 2 Crores during the last player auction.



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3 Players LSG might release ahead of the IPL 2023

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Australia has suffered a massive blow ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. As per the reports in ESPNCricinfo, it is learned that captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are all set to be ruled out of the tournament, which will begin on 19th February. 
Pat Cummins suffered an ankle injury during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 and missed the ongoing Test tour to injury due to the same and also the birth of his second child. The fast bowler since then has been out of action and hasn't resumed any kind of bowling. 
Pat Cummins hasn't gained his full fitness and it is highly likely that he will be missing the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This will be a massive blow as not only will they miss the quality bowler but also the captain, who took them to win the ICC World Cup 2023. 
In the absence of Pat Cummins, Australia is likely to give the leadership role to either Travis Head or Steve Smith. The latter has been leading the team in the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka, and under his leadership, Australia won the first game of the series by a massive margin. 
The development was confirmed by Australia head coach Andrew McDonald, saying that Pat Cummins is highly likely to be unavailable. He also talked about giving leadership roles to Steve Smith and Travis Head. Speaking to SEN, he said:
"Pat Cummins hasn't been able to resume any type of bowling so he's heavily unlikely, so that would mean that we do need a captain. Steve Smith and Travis Head are the two that we've been having conversations with while we've been building out that Champions Trophy team along with Pat back home. They'll be the two that we look at for that leadership post." 
<h2>Josh Hazlewood is expected to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
Apart from Pat Cummins, star pacer Josh Hazlewood also is expected to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The fast bowler is battling with a hip issue, which he faced in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He, too, hasn't bowled since then and is against time to recover. 
His absence could be a big blow as well as he has been one of the consistent players for the team. Pat Cummins, along with Hazlewood, are now among the three Australia players to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Earlier, Mitchell Marsh was ruled out of the tournament.
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Australia has suffered a massive blow ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

As per the reports in ESPNCricinfo, it is learned that captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are all set to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Massive blow for Australia! Pat Cummins and star pacer ruled out of the tournament

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In today's world, there is hardly any youth who does not know Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo is not just famous for football but is also considered an inspiration. He is one of the richest footballers and a billionaire. His garage is filled with luxury cars. <o:p></o:p>
On this special occasion of Cristiano Ronaldo birthday, we have brought you details of his car collection along with information about some of his major achievements. So, let's begin today's article.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday - Top 5 Expensive Cars<o:p></o:p></h2>
The first car in Cristiano Ronaldo's garage is the Bugatti Centodieci, which costs £9 million. This hypercar is extremely rare, with only 10 units produced globally. It features a highly powerful engine capable of reaching top speeds. This car is a perfect blend of luxury and performance and is one of Ronaldo's prized possessions.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Bugatti Chiron<o:p></o:p></h3>
The second rare car in his garage is the Bugatti Chiron, valued at €2 million. Known for its speed and engine excellence, this is another high-performance vehicle owned by Ronaldo.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">McLaren Senna<o:p></o:p></h3>
The third car, which is both powerful and expensive, is the McLaren Senna, priced at €1 million. Designed for both road and track use, this car is named after the legendary Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna. It is an exceptional vehicle in Ronaldo's collection.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Ferrari F12 TDF<o:p></o:p></h3>
The fourth car in Ronaldo’s garage is the Ferrari F12 TDF. This is a limited edition car, produced in very small numbers worldwide. It is celebrated for its powerful engine and is a favorite among car enthusiasts.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Rolls-Royce Cullinan<o:p></o:p></h3>
The fifth car, which makes Cristiano Ronaldos birthday even more special, is the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Known for its luxury and comfort, this car offers a rare combination of performance and a lavish driving experience.<o:p></o:p>
Cristiano Ronaldo birthday special car collection is truly exciting and amazing. Apart from these, he owns many more cars, but today, on this special occasion, we have highlighted only five of them. Each of these cars represents a significant financial investment, showcasing Ronaldo’s immense love for cars and the luxurious lifestyle he leads.<o:p></o:p>
Recently, Samay appeared in Kaun Banega Crorepati, where he did comedy with Indian legend Amitabh Bachchan. A special influencer episode of the show featured other famous YouTubers and comedians like Bhuvan Bam and Tanmay Bhat.<o:p></o:p>
<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Samay’s journey from printing engineering to stand-up comedy has been quite inspiring. His life is full of humor, and he is an incredibly talented comedian. Watching his videos can instantly lift your mood, as his natural humor connects with millions of people in India.

In today's world, there is hardly any youth who does not know Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo is not just famous for football but is also considered an inspiration. He is one of the richest footballers and a billionaire. His garage is filled with luxury cars. 

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday, Top 5 Luxury Cars Owned By Ronaldo Will Amaze You

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday: Top 5 Luxury Cars Owned By Ronaldo Will Amaze To You

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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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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