The TATA IPL 2023 season is a year away from now on. But with the IPL media rights going for a hefty 48000 Crores, the focus has once again shifted to that league. For broadcasting each game, Star TV Network is now going to pay more than 100 Crore Indian Rupees to the BCCI. Now that?s a whopping, a jaw-dropping amount! But why is it so? Are Indian youngsters so talented and are we Indians avid followers of cricket? Yes, we are! And the tournament is growing by the minute. Some fresher players walk in every season and dominate the league. So, who are the top 5 players who can make a big mark next season in TATA IPL 2023? Here is an in-depth look:?



<h2>1) N Tilak Varma will play for the Mumbai Indians in TATA IPL 2023:?</h2>



N Tilak Varma played for the Mumbai Indians in TATA IPL 2022. He was the only batter who was very impressive in the initial stage of the tournament for the men in blue. Tilak was chosen as a left-handed all-rounder but they used him exclusively as a batter. Tilak was given the best of opportunities. He floated up the order at times to deal with the pressure situations. ?



With star players such as Quinton De Kock, Hardik Pandya, and Krunal Pandya walking away from the Mumbai Indians a big void was created in the team. But Tilak effectively filled the void with his presence. He dealt very well with the global stage of bowlers. He played pace very well. He wasn?t frightened by the express pace of bowlers such as Trent Boult and Navdeep Saini. ?



His innings against Rajasthan Royals were a very mature knock. He averaged 36.02 at a strike rate of 131.2. He can be an ideal number 4 batter for the Mumbai team in TATA IPL 2023. ?



<h2>2) Rahul Tripathi will play for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in TATA IPL 2023:?</h2>



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Rahul Tripathi finally got his dues cleared from the BCCI when the selection panel finally invited him for the national tour against Ireland. Rahul is a true star batter. He is a complete team man. Harbhajan Singh, the legendary Indian spinner, regards Rahul as one of the most hard-working and one of the purest souls that he has ever come across. &nbsp;



Tripathi played a crucial part in carrying the KKR team to the final in IPL 2021. He then emulated the performances in TATA IPL 2022 to help SRH remain in contention. He hasn?t had a very big breakthrough season and IPL 2023 can be that. Tripathi is a senior player for the Maharasthra domestic team. The MCA ground has a lot to offer for the spinners and this is exactly why Rahul?s game against spin is very well-developed. ?



He deals well with the short balls. He doesn?t rely on power but timing is his key. He averaged 37.55 at a strike rate of 158.88.&nbsp;



<h2>3) Prasidh Krishna:&nbsp;</h2>



Prasidh Krishna has become an integral part of the Indian team. He is one of the top picks when it comes to the ODI format but he has become a mainstay with the team. His opportunity to make a debut in red-ball cricket or T20I cricket is very nearby. He bowls quick, in fact super quick.?



Prasidh clocks 145+kmph consistently. Krishna has made Virat Kohli, one of the greatest batters of all time, his bunny. Every time in a game of RR against Royal Challengers Bangalore, whenever Kohli was to be troubled, Sanju Samson threw the ball to Krishna. He nips the ball away from the right-hander and into the left-hander. ?



Keeping fitness is the key as Rajasthan Royals can easily replace Prasidh with Navdeep. Both the bowlers are almost the same but Prasidh is more of the ?hit-the-deck" kind. Sanju Samson used Prasidh very well. When David Miller hit him for 3 sixes, his performance in the next game was elite. This incident speaks a lot about the character of Skiddy. He has a lot to offer in TATA IPL 2023 ?



<h2>4) Jitesh Sharma:?</h2>



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Jitesh Sharma is a senior domestic player. Jitesh has been around the cricketing circuit since 2015. He was initially associated with the Mumbai Indians but this season he played for the Punjab Kings. &nbsp;



The Punjab Kings did not give him an ideal position but due to the collapses in the batting, Jitesh did get a decent number of opportunities to show what he got. Jitesh can be effectively used as a number 3 or number4 batter by any other team. The ideal place for him could be with the Lucknow Super Giants or with the Gujarat Titans, the teams that have an evident loophole in the top order. ?



Jitesh has a lot to offer with the bat and this is exactly what he showed this season. He scored 234 runs at a strike rate of 168.9. It will be great to see what exactly he has in store for us in the forthcoming season in TATA IPL 2023. ?



<h2>5) Dewald Brevis will play for the Mumbai Indians in TATA IPL 2023:?</h2>



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Baby ABD was no hype! Dewald Brevis is Baby ABD if we look closely. He times the ball to perfection just like him. Dewald Brevis played for the Mumbai Indians in TATA IPL 2022. He gave us a glimpse of his immense potential in the game against the Punjab Kings where he smacked, Rahul Chahar for 29 runs in one over. He hit him for 4 consecutive sixes. ?



Dewald batted at numbers 3 and 4 for the Mumbai Indians in the absence of Suryakumar Yadav and decently filled that void. Brevis will be an asset for the Mumbai Indians in the long run. He is young and has a lot of game time left. If he can have his head on his shoulder and can stay fit, he can go a very long way. ?



To know more go to<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-t20-world-cup-top-10-batters-to-watch-out-for-star-batters/" target="_blank" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-t20-world-cup-top-10-batters-to-watch-out-for-star-batters/" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ICC T20 World Cup: Top 10 Batters to Watch Out for. Star Batters.?</a>



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TATA IPL 2023: 5 Players Who Can Dominate Next Season of the IPL.&nbsp;

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IND vs SL: Team India wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson has been ruled out of the ongoing three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka owing to a knee injury. He will be replaced by Jitesh Sharma for the remainder of the Twenty20 series.



Samson hurt his left knee while guarding the boundary ropes in the 1st T20I at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The batter didn't travel with the Indian team to Pune and underwent scans in Mumbai to get ascertained, the reports of which have come. 



As per the reports, Samson will require rest and rehabilitation to nurse his injury and thus will remain out of the remaining T20I series against Sri Lanka. 



"Samson hurt his left knee while attempting to field a ball near the boundary ropes during the first T20I," a BCCI release stated. "He was taken for scans and a specialist opinion this afternoon in Mumbai by the BCCI Medical Team and has been advised rest and rehabilitation."



Vidharbha wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma was subsequently added to the Indian T20I squad. He will cover Ishan Kishan, who is keeping the wickets in the ongoing series.



Notably, Jitesh Sharma had a memorable Indian Premier League (IPL) debut season with Punjab Kings (PBKS). He scored 234 runs at an impressive strike rate of 163.64. 



Meanwhile, Sanju Samson's injury may turn out to be a blessing in disguise for Rahul Tripathi, who is yet to make his debut in the Indian colours. Tripathi has been waiting for his debut cap for a very long and finally, it seems his wait is over. 



Team India won the first T20I against Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium by 2 runs in the final over thriller. Axar Patel defended 12 runs in the last six deliveries to get the 1-0 lead against the island nation.



The second game of the three-match series will be held today (5th January 2023) at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.



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IND vs SL: Sanju Samson ruled out of T20I series against Sri Lanka, Jitesh Sharma added to the squad

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Ishan Kishan Controversy Explained: Ishan Kishan's prolonged absence from playing domestic cricket has come into the limelight once again after reports revealed that the young wicketkeeper batter was not pleased with the Indian management's decision to overlook him and go ahead with the likes of Jitesh Sharma.



The matter was in the limelight a little while ago, when Ishan Kishan abruptly decided to leave the Indian camp during the India tour of South Africa. It was cited that Ishan made the decision and the BCCI respects it and will support the batter.



It was speculated earlier as well that Ishan Kishan's handling hasn't been up to the mark. Despite performing well in the limited opportunities in the T20Is, Ishan Kishan has done well. He was in India's white-ball contingent for a year or so, but the batter didn't get too many opportunities on the bounce.



The Indian management would play him in some odd games here and there, which seems to have irritated the cricketer. 



Interestingly, Indian coach Rahul Dravid advised the glovesman to have some game time to earn a spot in the senior men's side, however, Ishan Kishan hasn't made himself available for the domestic season as of now.



?Whenever he [Ishan Kishan] is ready, I didn't say he has to play domestic cricket; I said whenever he is ready... he needs to play some cricket and come back. The choice is his. We are not forcing him to do anything. We are in touch with him,? Dravid had clarified.



Since returning home midway through the South Africa series, Ishan Kishan hasn't played a single domestic match. The southpaw hasn't turned up for Jharkhand in the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, which is quite amusing.



If the rumours are to be believed, Ishan Kishan's rationale for abruptly leaving the South Africa tour had everything to do with team India overlooking him for young Jitesh Sharma.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Perplexing to see Ishan Kishan practice: Irfan Pathan</h2>



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Notably, former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan found it perplexing to see Ishan Kishan undergoing practice with Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya at the Kiren More Academy, but not making himself available for the domestics.



Commenting on the same, Irfan took to platform X, formerly Twitter, to share his thoughts as he wrote, ?Finding it perplexing how someone can be fit enough to practice but not play domestic cricket. How does this even make sense??



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Now that he isn't available for domestic and international cricket, Ishan is likely to make his comeback during the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 for Mumbai Indians (MI). 



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Ishan Kishan Controversy explained: Team India prioritising Jitesh Sharma over Ishan Kishan; Irfan Pathan's comment

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2024 T20 World Cup: The 2024 Tata Indian Premier League is acting as the primary source of the players for showcasing their talents against the best International players out there and help them seal their spots in the squad of the Indian National Men?s Cricket Team for the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup. The spots for the bowlers and the batters have been pretty much sealed but the wicket - keeper spot is still up for grabs.



According to Cricket experts, the duo of Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson are the front runners for the role of the Wicket - Keeper and when Brian Lara was asked to choose one player between the two, he gave a pretty interesting opinion:



?I think that both of them (Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant) should be a part of India's squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup. They have performed exceptionally well for their respective IPL franchises so far in the current edition of the Indian Premier League. Sanju Samson is a pretty good player, known for his explosive batting and excellent timing. Rishabh Pant on the other hand has proven to be a consistent performer for India since the last few years. Despite recovering recently from his injury, he has shown glimpses of his old version. According to me, these two players are the frontrunners for the Wicket - Keeper spot in India's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup,? Brian Lara said on an on air show of Star Sports.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">List of contenders for the role of wicketkeeper for the Indian Cricket Team at the 2024 T20 World Cup:</h5>



The Men in Blue have the option of going with the experienced KL Rahul as the Wicket - Keeper batsman ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup but KL prefers to open the inning in the shortest format of the game and with the opening spots likely to be occupied by the duo of Captain Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal, the Indian management will be looking towards other options. Ishan Kishan recently was removed from the list of the Central Contract players so he?s not going to be considered in the Indian squad. The other possible Wicket Keeping options for the Indian team are:



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<li>Jitesh Sharma</li>



<li>Sanju Samson</li>



<li>Dinesh Karthik&nbsp;</li>



<li>Rishabh Pant</li>
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Now, out of these four players, if we consider the best possible option, then it would be Dinesh Karthik, given that the RCB wicketkeeper is a pretty experienced player and he?s a skilled player as well who can play the role of the finisher to perfection. Fans want to see Sanju Samson keep the wickets for India in the 2024 T20 World Cup but the Rajasthan Royals captain doesn't have a good record in the Caribbean Islands.



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Rishabh Pant is another good option and he has performed well on the pitches of the Caribbean Islands as well but on surfaces which offer a good amount of bounce and pace and If the Delhi skipper is not completely fit, the 25-year-old will face a lot of difficulties in the hard conditions of the West Indies and the USA.



Punjab Kings wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma is a good choice as well, and when the equation of the match demands some aggressive batting and lofted shots, then Jitesh will be the perfect choice.



In certain conditions where the surfaces offer extra bounce, RR skipper Sanju Samson can face some difficulties against the extra bounce and having done a deep analysis regarding all of the above players, one must consider these players as potential backups to KL Rahul if the LSG captain decides to don the wicketkeeping gloves along with his batting duties.



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Who will be India's wicketkeeper in the 2024 T20 World Cup?

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It is time for the next international assignments for Team India. After winning the all-important ICC T20 World Cup 2024, they will now travel to <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-zim-t20i-schedule-full-squads-venues-timings-and-probable-playing-11s-india-tour-of-zimbabwe-2024/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-zim-t20i-schedule-full-squads-venues-timings-and-probable-playing-11s-india-tour-of-zimbabwe-2024/">Zimbabwe T20Is</a>. This is a five-match T20I series which will start on July 6 (Saturday). This is a complete new side, which will be led by Shubman Gill. There are only three players who were part of the T20 World Cup 2024 winning side.



Arshdeep Singh, Sanju Samson, and Shivam Dube are those three players. However, because these three will be travelling first to India with the winning squad and then to Zimbabwe for the T20I series, As a result, the Indian selection committee has announced the replacements for the trio. The three names announced have two debutant for Zimbabwe T20Is.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BCCI adds Harshit Rana, Sai Sudharsan and Jitesh Sharma for the first two games of the Zimbabwe T20Is</h2>



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The three names which have been included are Harshit Rana, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sai_Sudharsan" data-type="link" data-id="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sai_Sudharsan">Sai Sudharsan</a>, and Jitesh Sharma. Harshit will be the fast bowler, replacing Arshdeep. The right-arm pacer recently had a brilliant IPL 2024 with Kolkata Knight Riders, who won the title. Harshit bowled well throughout the tournament. Furthermore, India have replaced Jaiswal with another left-hander opener, Sudharsan.



Sai Sudharsan opened for Gujarat Titans. He scored 527 runs at an average and strike rate of 47.90 and 141.28, respectively. Adding to that, India looked at Samson as the first-choice keeper, along with Dhurv Jurel. But with Samson not available, India have picked up Jitesh Sharma, who has been part of the team for the last 12 months or so.



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Jitesh had an average IPL 2024 with the bat, but because he has experience playing at the international level, India have picked him to replace Samson in the first two games. Arshdeep, Samson, and Dube will join the team in the third T20I, which will be played on July 10.



All five matches will be played at Harare Sports Club, Harare. It is a great opportunity for all these youngsters. India will be looking to find the ideal replacements for <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-players-who-might-replace-virat-kohli-in-indias-t20i-squad/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-players-who-might-replace-virat-kohli-in-indias-t20i-squad/">Virat Kohli</a>, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/who-is-next-captin-after-rohit-sharma/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/who-is-next-captin-after-rohit-sharma/">Rohit Sharma</a>, and Ravindra Jadeja, who have retried from T20Is. The next T20 World Cup is all set to take place in India in 2026, and some of these players will be part of that event.



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BCCI names two debutants to replace Dube, Arshdeep and Samson for first two Zimbabwe T20Is

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The IPL 2025 mega auction for the upcoming season marked several unexpected choices made by the franchises, as many players were picked for a considerably illogical amount of money while many crucial players who could be useful shortly were left unsold. 
 
While players like <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faf_du_Plessis">Faf du Plessis</a> were picked considering their form despite their old age, David Warner, the retired IPL veteran, was left out unsold. Great English pacer Jimmy Anderson, who registered for the first time in IPL auction history, never got a bid as well. 
 
Though some decisions seemed imminent, as all predicted Pant to be the highest-bid player in the auction, while the likes of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jos Buttler, and Yuzvendra Chahal seemed to have acquired their best-deserved prices. 
 
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The English bowling all-rounder was picked for a whopping INR 12.25 crore after a fierce bidding war between the Rajasthan Royals and the Mumbai Indians. Eventually the Royals got back their old hat. 
 
However, given Jofra's weak form and frequent injuries, Archer didn't appear to be a likely player in the long run. Hence, fans have railed against him as not a very conventional pick, especially owing to his high purse. 
 
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Venky Iyer, one of the two Iyers who received a lump sum amount of money in the auction, was picked by the Kolkata Knight Riders for a huge INR 23.75 crore. With due respect to the players caliber in the game, none anticipated this insane amount of money spent for the MP all-rounder. 
 
KKR signed a middle-order batsman in him, with him not bowling very often with the white ball; hence, for KKR fans as well as the cricket fans, this is among the worst picks in the history of the IPL.
 
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<h2 dir="ltr" role="presentation">Jitesh Sharma </h2>
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Punjab Kings fame Jitesh Sharma, the wicketkeeper batsman, was picked this time by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for a huge INR 11 crore. This seemed like a very abrupt choice, as the player has neither shown promising form nor does his record in the domestic or IPL format impress enough for this huge amount of money. 
 
Sharma will be one of the players in the RCB middle order, adding power to their long middle order comprising several power hitters. Yet for a team lacking all-rounders and proper long-scoring batters, Jitesh doesn’t seem to be a good pick. 
 
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<h2 dir="ltr" role="presentation">Abdul Samad </h2>
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LSG made some insane choices this time around; despite having retained Pooran, the explosive left-handed wicketkeeper-batter, for a huge amount, they included Pant for INR 27 crores, the highest-ever bid made in the IPL. 
 
Samad, who played for J&amp;K, has never sparked in the IPL, playing the previous editions for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Samad is known as a big-hitting finisher, yet including him for INR 4.2 crores doesn’t seem to be a calculated move. 
 
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Shreyas Iyer, this name suggests otherwise in this list, as the ex-KKR title-winning skipper has many reasons to acquire a huge amount of money. Iyer has shown promising form in both the IPL and other domestic games, and he is currently one of the best batters in the IPL. 
 
Ponting and Co. have picked Iyer. It seems a bit unwarranted to cite his supreme form and his antics as a skipper, despite the amount they spent bidding on the player, as social media is rife with Iyer having not done anything to manifest this big bid.

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A list of the most controversial picks in the IPL 2025 (Image Credit: X)

From the highest-bidding LSG to the PBKS, who had the biggest purse into the mega-auction, here is a good look into the most controversial bids made in the IPL 2025 mega-auction; social media has a say.

After the IPL mega-auction, here is a set of the most controversial picks made in the IPL 2025 auction

Social media makes a mockery of franchises for their choices of these players: Top 5 Most Controversial Signings of IPL 2025

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England Cricket Team has announced the playing XI for the first ODI against India. The three-match series between the teams is all set to be played from 6th February at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. The last two games will be played on 9th and 12th February, respectively, in Cuttack and Ahmedabad. 
England, who lost the T20I series by the margin of 4-1, have announced the strong XI for the first match of the IND vs ENG ODI series. Joe Root has made his return to the team for the first time after the ICC World Cup 2023. The premier didn't play a single ODI after the tournament and would want to make an impact. 
Ben Duckett will be opening the innings alongside Phil Salt in the first IND vs ENG ODI. The duo opened the innings in the T20I series as well but couldn't make the impact they wanted. It will be a great opportunity for them to get some runs under their belt and help the team stage a comeback. 
Joe Root will be batting at No.3 while Harry Brook has been slated to bat at No.3. The vice-captain of the England team struggled in the T20I series as he slammed just one half-century in the five games. He also was trolled a lot for his smog statement and would be keen to reply to all the critics in style. 
Captain Jos Buttler has been drafted at N0.5 in the series and it is expected that he will keep the wickets. He was the only settled batter for England in the T20I series and would want to carry on his form in the IND vs ENG ODI series. 
Liam Livingstone and Jacob Bethell are the two all-rounders picked by England in the middle order. Along with him, Byron Carse will be there as a fast-bowling all-rounder. Adil Rashid is the frontline spinner in the team. He will be holding a key for the team on ODIs as he did in T20Is. 
Jofra Archer and Saqib Mahmood are the two frontline pacers in the team. The duo were decent with the ball in the IND vs ENG T20I series. 
<h2>IND vs ENG: England playing 11 for the first ODI against India announced </h2>
Here's England playing 11 for the first ODI against India 
Ben Duckett, Phil Salt, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (C), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood.
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England playing 11 for first IND vs ENG ODI announced

England Cricket Team has announced the playing XI for the first ODI against India.

England, who lost the T20I series by the margin of 4-1, have announced the strong XI for the first match of the IND vs ENG ODI series

IND vs ENG: England announces playing 11 for first ODI against India in Nagpur, Joe Root returns

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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.
Also Read:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/shock-to-team-india-before-champions-trophy-jasprit-bumrah-ruled-out-of-entire-england-odi-series/"> </a><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/shock-to-team-india-before-champions-trophy-jasprit-bumrah-ruled-out-of-entire-england-odi-series/">Shock to Team India before Champions Trophy, Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of entire England ODI Series</a>

Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 {PC:X}

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.