Shoaib Akhtar Slammed ICC for not including a single Pakistani in the ICC T20I Team of the Decade.



ICC T20I Team of the Decade: Former Pakistan?s speedster Shoaib Akhtar slammed the parent body of cricket for not including a single Pakistan Cricketer in the list of ICC T20I Team of the Decade.



International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the ICC T20I Team of the Decade on Sunday Afternoon and to everyone?s surprise there was no single Pakistani cricketer. Current Pakistan?s skipper Babar Azam was the contender to get a feature in the T20I Team however it was not the truth.



Speaking on his youtube channel Akhtar propelled some fierce attack on ICC as they didn?t release the World-XI instead it?s an all-time IPL XI.



?They (ICC) didn?t even name a single Pakistani player in the team. We don?t need your T20I Team of the Decade because you announced the IPL team not the world cricket team,? Shoaib Akhtar on his Youtube Video.



The former cricketer told the current T20I rankings is ruled by Babar Azam and he should be inducted in the side of 20 overs format.



?I think Pakistan is also a member of ICC and they also compete in T20I Cricket. They did not even notice Babar Azam who ruled the T20I charts for years.?



The former pacer criticized the parent body of cricket for ruining the game for sake of money.



<h2>There is no one better than Babar Azam in T20I says Akhtar:</h2>



?ICC only thinks about money, sponsorships, and TV rights. They introduced two new balls and three powerplays (in the ODI cricket). Where is Dennis Lillee, Jeff Thomson, the big five of West Indies, Wasim (Akram) and Waqar (Younis)? Where are the world?s fastest bowlers and leg-spinners? They went away because ICC commercialized and materialized cricket so much and allowed ten leagues to earn more revenue,? Akhtar said.



?ICC just want to conduct two World Cups in three-four years and leagues? There is a big difference between modern-day cricket and 70?s cricket. If there is no Shoaib vs Sachin then what is the point of watching cricket?? Akhtar added.



"Babar Azam is the biggest player in the T20I format. He is the top scorer for the country, his numbers are beyond imagination. It is so embarrassing and I am sure after watching this video ICC will think that they have to announce the combined World-XI, not the IPL-XI,? he concluded.



<h2>ICC?s T20I Team of the Decade: </h2>



Rohit Sharma, Chris Gayle, Aaron Finch, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Glenn Maxwell, MS Dhoni (c), Kieron Pollard, Rashid Khan, Jasprit Bumrah, and Lasith Malinga.



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Shoaib Akhtar Slammed ICC for not including a single Pakistani in the ICC T20I Team of the Decade

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People in Pakistan love Indian cricket and its players says, Shoaib Akhtar.



Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar lavishes praise on Indian cricket and reveals that a good chunk of Pakistani people are fond of certain batters and bowlers from India. He further stated that the people of Pakistan genuinely appreciate the BCCI and the Indian cricket team for their efforts and the performances it gives in the field of cricket.?



While speaking to Zee media, Akhtar said that the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma are openly admired by the Pakistani?s. The former speedster further stated that people in Pakistan treat swashbuckling opener, Rohit Sharma, with much more respect than Virat Kohli.?



"Today, there are no Pakistanis who say that India does not have a good team. They appreciate it openly. They consider Virat Kohli is great player and Rohit Sharma even greater. People here in Pakistan say, 'he is the Inzamam-Ul-Haq of India'. People appreciate Rishabh Pant, for the way he had played in Australia. Then there is Suryakumar Yadav. He is being appreciated too. So, Pakistan holds a very good narrative about India," Akhtar told Zee News.



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Shoaib Akhtar hasn?t been a divider when it comes to making comments and expressing his views in the India-Pakistan matches. He even cleared his stance that he makes valid points and doesn?t support any unbalanced criticisms.?



The 46-years old further said that he is a fortunate Pakistani who is loved by several Indians. With the help of his Youtube channel, Akhtar expresses his views on the current activities held in the field of cricket for which he is loved by several peoples including Indians.



"If you look at my videos, they are not on the ground of hate. I believe that as a former cricketer, a brand ambassador and as a human being, that my comments should be balanced. People say that the comments I make is to make money. That is not true. I have so many fans in India. I am a lucky Pakistani who Indian love so much. There is no doubt about that. I don't want to hurt their sentiments or mine," Akhtar pointed out.



Team India will clash with Pakistan on 24th October at the Dubai International Stadium to begin their ICC T20 World Cup 2021 journey. The two sides will renew the mother of all battles as the players of the two sides shows up for the marquee clash.



It is noteworthy that India is the undisputed king when it comes to defeating Pakistan in T20 World Cup matches. The Men in Blues have hammered the Pakistani?s five times in the rivalry while one match resulted in a draw. Pakistan is yet to register a win against India in the format.



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People in Pakistan love Indian cricket and its players says, Shoaib Akhtar

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Team India has been divided into two different groups, says Shoaib Akhtar.



T20 World Cup 2021: Decorated Pakistani pace gun Shoaib Akhtar has expressed his concerns over team India?s performances in the ongoing World Cup as the Men in Blue sustained a double blow to start their T20 World Cup 2021 campaign.



India first lost to Pakistan and then in the second encounter, the Kiwis drubbed India by eights wickets to put Virat Kohli and his men on the lean rope that is likely to eliminate the team with one more wrong step.



Akhtar, who is usually seen giving his opinions on cricketing events, reckons that team India may be divided into two separate groups with one of the groups going against Virat Kohli. The former pacer?s remarks came after team India endured another defeat against New Zealand, last Sunday.



?Why I can see that there are two camps within the team? One is with the Kohli and one against Kohli. It's crystal clear. The team is looking divided. I don't know why this is happening. Maybe it's because of his last T20 World Cup as a skipper. Maybe he made wrong decisions, which is true. But he's a great cricketer, and we have to respect him,? Akhtar said.



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He further slammed India for their attitude on the field after they lost the toss against the Kiwis. Indian cricketers seemed disappointed and deflated when the toss favoured Kane Williamson and he opted to field first.



"Yes criticism is important because they played bad cricket against New Zealand and had the wrong attitude. Yesterday, after they lost the toss, everyone's heads were down.



"They had no idea whatsoever. India, you only lost the toss by that time, not the whole match. They were just present there, and had no gameplan whatsoever." Akhtar signed off.



Virat Kohli-led team India is scheduled to play its next match against Afghanistan on 3rd November in Abu Dhabi. From here on, every match for India is a do or die contest.&nbsp;



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T20 World Cup 2021: Team India has been divided into two different groups, says Shoaib Akhtar

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T20 World Cup 2021: As the scenarios for the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 semi-finals are getting heated up, former Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar alarmed the cricket fans of the social media storm if kiwis by any chance miss out on their semi-final spot against Afghanistan, tomorrow.



Akhtar reckons that ?fixing? related questions may pop up once again and take the trending charts if New Zealand gets a defeat from Afghanistan in tomorrow?s match. It is noteworthy that if New Zealand manages to win against Afghanistan, they will be through to the semi-finals while if they lose India and Afghanistan will have their chances to move forth the semi-final from group 2.



Several ?fixing? related topics have already been floated on social media after India made a commanding comeback against Afghanistan (66 runs) and Scotland (8 wickets with 81 balls left) in two consecutive matches. The topics have been raised predominantly by the Pakistani?s after India went past everyone?s net run rate in group 2.



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The former cricketer in his Youtube video said that the Pakistani people are high in their emotions and there are a lot of sentiments floating around them.



?India?s fate is now in New Zealand?s hands. If New Zealand lose [to Afghanistan] a lot of questions will be raised, I?m warning you. I?m afraid that it will become another trending topic. I don?t want to get into any controversy but the sentiments of Pakistanis are really high at the moment as far as New Zealand is concerned,? Akhtar said while speaking on his Youtube channel.



He further backs New Zealand to win the important clash against Afghanistan as they are a better side.



?I think New Zealand are better than Afghanistan. If God forbid, they don?t play well and lose, that will be a problem. Nobody will be able to stop social media if it happens and we have to take that into consideration,? Akhtar further said.



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T20 World Cup 2021: Questions will be raised against New Zealand if they lose to Afghanistan: Shoaib Akhtar

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Shoaib Akhtar slams ICC for not picking Babar Azam as Man of the tournament.



T20 World Cup 2021: Former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) for not awarding the prestigious ?Player of the Tournament,? award to his countrymen Babar Azam in the recently held ICC T20 World Cup 2021.



The speedster reckons that the Pakistani skipper Babar Azam was the real winner of the prestigious award for his brilliant batting performances in the tournament. He even commented ?unfair decision? as David Warner was adjudged as the winner of the honour.



Babar Azam was sensational for his batting and even more so with his apt captaincy during the entire tournament. He remained the leading run-getter in the entire tournament with a little above 300 runs in 6 innings at an average of 60.60. He slammed four half-centuries in the tournament at an impressive strike rate of 126.25.



The second on the list of leading run-getter was Australian David Warner. With 289 runs from seven T20 World Cup 2021 innings at an average of 48.17, Warner is ranked second on the list. He scored all his runs in the tournament with a much better strike rate of 146.70.



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"Was really looking forward to see @babarazam258 becoming Man of the Tournament. Unfair decision for sure,? wrote Shoaib Akhtar in his tweet showing displeasure on ICC?s decision to snatch the award from Babar Azam.



Giving a validation on ICC's decision, several said that Babar Azam often scored runs when the ball was hard to grip by the opposition, essentially due to the dew. In six matches he played, he won the toss four times and straight away went to field first. Moreover, he was not forced by any team into uncomfortable situations.



While on the other side, Warner had to play tough innings throughout the tournament. His third half-century came during the crunch final against New Zealand as is valued more.



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T20 World Cup 2021: Shoaib Akhtar slams ICC for not picking Babar Azam as Man of the tournament

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Shoaib Akhtar urged critics to give Virat Kohli the respect he deserves: Former Pakistan speedster, Shoaib Akhtar has landed in support of Virat Kohli as he found himself amidst criticism for his poor run of form. Akhtar asked the critics to pay the respect Kohli deserves for his sublime performance over the years.



Indian batting maestro has been under the scanner for quite some time now for his lean performances. Virat Kohli hasn?t managed to raise his bat to celebrate a triple-figure score in cricket since 2019.



Moreover, his performance in the recently wrapped IPL 2022 has been underwhelming. Kohli could only manage to score 341 runs in 16 innings at an average of 22.73.



However, Shoaib Akhtar wants critics to say good things about Kohli as the budding cricketers look up to him.



?Before passing statements, people should understand that small kids look up to them. Say good things about Virat Kohli. Give him the respect he deserves. As a Pakistani, I am saying that he is the greatest player of all time. I want him to score 110 centuries in international cricket. I want him to play till the age of 45,? Akhtar told Sportskeeda.



The former cricketer further said that this heavy patch in his career is preparing him for something big ahead.?Virat Kohli last brought up his century in Eden Gardens on 22nd November 2019 against Bangladesh in a test match. Although Virat has touched the 70s and 80s run marks quite a few times, however, his quest for the 71st century is still unfulfilled.



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?This tough situation is preparing you for 110 centuries. People are writing you off, tweeting against you. If you tweet about Diwali, you are criticised. People tweet about your wife and kid. When you lose the World Cup, you are heavily criticised. Things cannot get any worse. Just go out there, and show everyone who Virat Kohli is,? he added.



Shoaib Akhtar lavished praises on cricketing god, Sachin Tendulkar for his neutral behaviour in such matters. He lauded Tendulkar for his calmness and how he respect other cricketers.



?Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest and humblest guy ever. I really adore him when it comes to his behavior and nature. He is always thoughtful about what he says and respects other cricketers. People should learn from Sachin Tendulkar. Despite being such a great cricketer, he doesn?t tweet or say anything that can hurt anyone. Similarly, other former cricketers should give mature statements,? he said.



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Shoaib Akhtar urged critics to give Virat Kohli the respect he deserves&nbsp;

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?Won?t be easy for Pakistan to defeat India in T20 World Cup 2022,? says Shoaib Akhtar: Former legendary Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar reckons unlike the last encounter, where Pakistan got better of India in the T20 World Cup 2021, it will be a rigorous task for the Pakistanis to thrash Indians in the upcoming clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.



Team India and Pakistan will square off against each other on October 23, 2022, Sunday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on the big stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia.



?India will come up with proper planning this time around. It will not be easy for Pakistan to beat India in T20 WC this time,? Shoaib Akhtar was quoted as saying by Cricket Pakistan.



In the India-Pakistan last meeting, India was defeated by Pakistan convincingly by 10 wickets. The Pakistani pacers exploited the surface and never let Indian batters settle on the surface.&nbsp;Moreover, while chasing the total, the two Pakistani openers had all the answers to the questions asked by Indian bowlers.



Though Shoaib Akhtar shied away from predicting the winner of the upcoming contest, he opined that his countrymen should opt to bowl second on the bouncy Aussie surface to make most of the available help.



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?Predicting match results now is quite difficult but Pakistan should bowl second as [the] pitch in Melbourne offers bounce to fast bowlers,? Akhtar said.



?I believe the crowd will be bigger this time. Around 150,000 fans will watch the match line in Melbourne. Out of which, 70,000 will be Indian supporters,? he concluded.



If the reports are to be believed, the tickets for the India-Pakistan match have already been sold out. Around 90,000 tickets were sold out within five minutes by the fans. 



Rohit Sharma and his men will certainly be better prepared against the Men in Green. With Pakistan successfully opening its account against India in the World Cup stage last year, the contest between the two sides has become even more interesting and competitive.



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?Won?t be easy for Pakistan to defeat India in T20 World Cup 2022,? says Shoaib Akhtar

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Pakistani fast bowlers are a phenomenon. The land is a paradise of fast bowling. Over the years, we have seen many amazing fast bowlers. Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Shoaib Akhtar can be said to be the best of the lot. But off late we haven?t seen many amazing or out-of-the-box fast bowlers. Shaheen Shah Afridi is a decent player he is better they all of the other left-arm pacers across the globe. But does he have the caliber of Wasim-Waqar? So, why has it happened?&nbsp;



<h2>Lack of Inspiration:&nbsp;</h2>



Lack of inspiration is one of the biggest reasons why Pakistani fast bowling is on the decline. We have seen Wasim and Waqar getting inspired by Imran Khan. Imran Khan groomed these pacers before leaving the international circuit. Wasim and Waqar groomed players like Asif, Amir, and Shoaib before leaving. &nbsp;



But did Asif and Amir carry on the legacy? I?m not talking about their unfortunate incident in England. Every player makes mistakes and they did that as well. But they should have at least been keen on giving their skills to younger pacers. Maybe make academies in the local areas of Pakistan. &nbsp;



<h2>Lack of Scouting has Cost Pakistani Fast Bowlers:&nbsp;</h2>



Earlier, the Pakistani coaches had an eye for good players. Shoaib Akhtar was picked from the grounds of Rawalpindi. Earlier they had an elite scouting system. Rashid Latif was once in charge of the academy which worked on grooming these young pacers. The MRF Pace Foundation also needs to have a vast expanse in the small towns of Pakistan. The MRF organization is a Chennai-based organization. India and Pakistan have their differences but for the growth of the sport, they need to keep these differences aside. &nbsp;



<h2>Injury management has Costs Pakistani Fast Bowlers:&nbsp;</h2>



In India, the NCA has introduced strong plans for the rehabilitation of injured players. The NCA has worked especially on injury-prone players like Hardik Pandya and Deepak Chahar. A similar structure can be introduced by the PCB. The PCB management is working on such a world-class system or world-class academy under the supervision of Ramiz Raja. Hasan Ali, Mohammad Irfan, and Mohammad Abbas are players who could have had longer careers if their injuries could be managed. &nbsp;



During the World Cup of 2003, Shoaib Akhtar was having pain in his knees. The Pakistani physio during those days made sure that Shoaib plays the game against India in full bloom. These are characters whose contributions go unnoticed. Such characters, help in making legends. &nbsp;



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Pakistani Fast Bowlers: Why is Pakistani Fast Bowling on the Decline in 2022? ?

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ODI Cricket is dying and it is under immense scrutiny. The lack of relevance in ODI cricket is the reason for the same. How will ICC counter this? Does cricket require the ODI format? Well, the answer to the second question is definitely yes. ODI Cricket is a part of the history and the legacy of the game. Test cricket involves a batter playing on the first gear or at the max the second gear. T20 is slam-bang. But in the One Day game, you have to bat and hold on to the 3rd or 4th gear. Here is an in-depth look at the same and solutions to add relevance to the ODI game:?



<h2>Multinational Tournaments Will Add Relevance to the ODI Game:&nbsp;</h2>



Multinational tournaments will add a lot of fun and relevance to ODI Cricket. When was the last time that India participated in a tri-series? It was way back in 2013 after winning the champions trophy. The Asia Cup was last played in 2018. Multinational tournaments will also add fun because you see the best of contests. &nbsp;



Virat Kohli was once asked by Danish Sait on the RCB podcast about what makes the IPL interesting? Kohli answered by saying that it brings a new contestant in every game. This can also be replicated in multination tournaments. The NatWest trophy was an exciting tournament. Maybe India, Australia, England, and Pakistan can have a quadrangular series. &nbsp;



<h2>ODI Cricket Will Improve with a Single New Ball and Reverse Swing will Come In:?</h2>



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Earlier only one ball was used in ODI Cricket. But now two new balls are used, one from each end. This was done because at times the white ball used to soften by the end of the innings and it would lead to low-scoring games. But that has removed the contest entirely. Reverse swing is a form of art that is dying because of the two new balls. ?



The last time we saw a reverse swing in the white-ball game was way back in 2009. Earlier, at least in the last 10 overs on an innings, we saw this amazing skill. Shoaib Akhtar has openly criticized the fact that the ICC has killed reverse swing.?



<h2>ODI Cricket Will Improve with Exhibition Games:&nbsp;</h2>



Over the years, the ICC had organized Aisa XI games and Africa XI games. There were games of the World XI taking on Australia in their prime. These exhibition matches promoted the game to the audience. This along with many charity games can help the sport grow. Charity games will also help a social cause. We can have matches between the legends of the game as well. ?



To conclude I?d say that the management of the ICC has dynamic and smart individuals. They already will have a plan in place to keep alive this unique form of sport. &nbsp;



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ODI Cricket: How to Bring Back the Audience and Relevance in ODI Cricket in 2022?

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Pakistan might get knocked out in the first round of T20 World Cup 2022, says Shoaib Akhtar: Pakistan on Thursday announced their 15-man squad for next month's ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Australia. Shaheen Afridi will join the team again after recovering from a knee injury. There was also a lot of pressure from fans and the cricket fraternity to pick Shan Masood, who has been in great form recently, and he too managed to find a spot. 



Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has hit out at Pakistan's chief selector Mohammad Wasim and head coach Saqlain Mushtaq after the squad was announced for the T20 World Cup 2022. Last Thursday, Shoaib Akhtar put a video on his YouTube channel, in which he inraged upon the selectors of the Pakistan team and the head coach of the team.



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The Rawalpindi Express said that the chief selector had put forth a disappointing squad and the problem was the middle order, our middle order was exposed in front of Sri Lanka at the Asia Cup but the team is still unchanged.



<h2>Shoaib Akhtar on Pakistani team Selectors</h2>



Shoaib Akhtar started off with some heavy words, "It is said that average people like average people, and we cannot expect any extraordinary decisions from average people. &nbsp;Saqlain (Mushtaq) last played cricket in 2002, I don?t want to say this as he is my friend, but I don?t think he has any idea about T20 cricket. I don?t think this is your forte," he added, "Meanwhile, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammad_Yousuf_(cricketer)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mohammad Yousuf</a> is in the team. If he was, how could our batting not perform? Yousuf is an asset in the dressing room, but I don't know how much he has a say in this team. Iftikhar Ahmed is Misbah Part Two. Mashallah, we had Rizwan and now he has Iftikhar for the company."



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Akhtar especially came down heavily on the selectors for not including Fakhar Zaman in the main team with Babar Azam as the opener, instead choosing him as a reserve player. "Fakhar Zaman, I have said this a million times that give six overs to Fakhar Zaman as the Australian conditions will suit him and keep Babar at the top," Akhtar added.



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"If this is how you want to go to Australia, then Australia is not standing for you with flower faces. With this team, we might get knocked out in the first round itself. I am scared as our batting has no depth," he maintained



He also mentioned the Pakistani skipper, Babar Azam, "Our captain is also not cut out for this format as he always looks for classic cover drives. He wants to look classic." He later said, "I think if the Pakistani team did not perform well with this batting line-up in Australia or got exposed again, then I am telling you, not only the Pakistani selector, coaches but also Rameez Raja left (Chairman of PCB), he will not survive till November."



He concluded by saying, "I reiterate that with this middle order, this World Cup is going to be very difficult for Pakistan. The first match is against a team like India and this time there are other teams too, not only India. Best of luck to the team but I'm really really really angry about the selection they have made."



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Pakistan is placed in Group B and will begin its quest for a second title against India on October 24 in Melbourne.

Pakistan might get knocked out in the first round of T20 World Cup 2022, bold words by Shoaib Akhtar

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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

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