Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2021 Dates Revealed, SMAT 2021 Fixtures, and Dates.



Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2021: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday took the much-delayed decision on the conduction of the domestic circuit games. BCCI went with SMAT this time and mailed the respective state units to assemble in the bio-secure hubs.



Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2021 will be played from January 10 to 31 with all the safety precautions. All the participating sides will be asked to report to the bio-secure hub on 2nd January.



After releasing the itinerary for the much-awaited SMAT 2021, BCCI was questioned on when Ranji Trophy will be conducted. There has been no clear statement on Ranji Trophy Games while SMAT will go as per the schedule.



BCCI secretary Jay Shah said, ?After having gone through the feedback and response received, I am delighted to announce to you that BCCI is planning to kick start the domestic Circuit 2020-21 with the scheduling of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament.?



"All the participating teams will have to assemble in their allotted hub by Saturday, 2nd January 2021. The tournament will begin from Sunday, January 10 and the final will be played on 31st January.?



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The secretary of BCCI, Jay Shah said the decision on conducting Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy will be taken once the league stages of SMAT are done.



?The Board will subsequently seek feedback from the members on organizing any other domestic tournament after the group stages of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy,? he said.



?The members are requested to factor a subsequent tournament in their planning and make arrangements accordingly,? Shah wrote.



<h2>SMAT hint for IPL 2021: </h2>



Some cricketing Pundits feel the SMAT is the hint for the addition of the ninth or tenth team in IPL. However, it can be understood that IPL mega Auctions might take place. SMAT could be a scouting term for the franchises ahead of IPL 2021.



BCCI might be keen on conducting Vijay Hazare Trophy before Ranji Trophy as it will be concluded in the short time period of one month like SMAT.



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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2021 Dates Revealed, SMAT 2021 Fixtures and Dates

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Yuvraj Singh practicing for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2020-21.



Yuvraj Singh: The former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh likely to feature in Punjab?s SMAT squad. The chances of Yuvraj Singh stepping into competitive cricket got increased after Punjab included his name in the list of probable 30 players who can take part in SMAT 2021.



The swashbuckling all-rounder had confirmed his retirement from all forms of cricket last year. However, Punjab Cricket Association asked him to play for them and Singh assured his presence.



The southpaw was seen practicing in nets at Punjab Cricket Academy soon after he turned 39. He shared his training video on his Instagram.



<h2>We are still waiting for the response:</h2>



However, there is no clarity for him to be a part of the game. ?We are still waiting for BCCI?s response,? PCA secretary Puneet Bali.



The former Indian left-handed batsman also took part in the Global T20 League held in Canada after receiving NOC from BCCI. The Indian Cricket Board does not allow active players to take part in foreign leagues.



Bandar Sarn is another noticeable inclusion by Punjab Cricket Association along with Yuvraj Singh. The speedster had moved to Chandigarh last year after he was left out from the Punjab Squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy.



Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy will be the beginning of the domestic circuit after the Pandemic. The opener of SMAT will be played on 10th January.



However, the decision for Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy is not yet taken by the board.



<h2>Punjab probable Players for SMAT:?</h2>



Mandeep Singh, Yuvraj Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Salil Arora, Gitansh Khera, Ramandeep Singh, Sanvir Singh, Karan Kaila, Rahul Sharma, Krishan Alang, Sandeep Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, Ikjot Singh, Naman Dhir, Abhishek Gupta, Himanshu Satyawan, Gurkeerat Singh, Anmolpreet Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Anmol Malhotra, Aarush Sabharwal, Abhinav Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Mayank Arkande, Baltej Singh, Siddharth Kaul, Barinder Sarn, Gurnoor Singh, Harjas, Abhijit Garg, Kunwar Pathak.



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Yuvraj Singh practicing for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2020-21

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SMAT 2021: Dinesh Kartik, Vijay Shankar, and Murli Vijay among the probable for Tamil Nadu.



SMAT 2021 Tamil Nadu: As soon as the BCCI announced dates for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2020-21, the state associations have started releasing the strong probable for the tournament. Tamil Nadu releasing its probables included Dinesh Kartik, Vijay Shankar, and Murli Vijay.



In the 26 men strong squad, Tamil Nadu omitted spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, Washington Sundar, and speedster T. Natarajan who are on the tour of Australia.



K. B Arun Karthick is also included in the side after a long gap of seven years. Medium-pacer Sandeep Warrier is also named in the list of 26 men probables. Warier had moved to Kerala before the season.



Aswin Crist who suffered an injury in February 2018 is made his comeback and got his name in the strong probable.



The squad selected by the state selection committee TNCA has also ensured enough practice ahead of the season. All the picked players will play three practice games on December 19, 20, and 21 at MA Chidambaram Stadium.



The selector?s chairman S Vasudevan said players have been picked with a good mixture altogether.



?We have picked players on the basis of last year?s performance. It is a mix of both youth and experience,? Vasudevan told PTI.



The final squad will be selected on December 21 and are waiting for BCCI notice on the actual size of the squad.



<h2>Tamil Nadu probables:?</h2>



Dinesh Karthik, M Vijay, B Aparajith, B Indrajith, Vijay Shankar, M Shahrukh Khan, C Hari Nishaanth, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, K B Arun Karthik, Akshay V Srinivasan, N Jagadeesan, M Abhinav, Aswin Crist, M Mohammed, G Periyasamy, Sandeep Warrier, S Harish Kumar, K Vignesh, R Silambarasan, J Kousik, R Sonu Yadav, M Ashwin, R Sai Kishore, M Siddharth, L Sathiyannaarayanan and M E Yazh Arun Mozhi.



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SMAT 2021: Dinesh Kartik, Vijay Shankar, and Murli Vijay among the probables for Tamil Nadu

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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021 Venues and fixtures announced.



Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021 Venues: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the venues for the SMAT 2021 season. Gujarat?s Ahmedabad to host the knock out games while Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata are some of the other venues.



The recently reconstructed Sardar Patel Stadium also known as Motera Stadium will host the Knock out games of SMAT 2021 as reported by BCCI secretory Jay Shah.



BCCI secretary Jay Shah, sent a letter to the state associations, according to which, teams have been divided into six groups, five elite groups while one plate group. The latter also mentioned Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Indore, and Vadodra as the venues for the league games.



?BCCI will begin its domestic tour from 10th January with the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2021,? Shah stated in the letter.



?All the participating teams are required to group in their allocated host cities on or before January 2, 2021, and have to undergo COVID-19 tests procedures and regulations in accordance with the state government,? Shah.



The plate group consists of eight teams and Chennai will host games of these teams while the other 30 teams have been divided into five elite groups with each group having five teams.



The knock out games have been scheduled to begin on January 26, quarter-finals are to be played on January 26 and 27. Progressing forward the two semi-finals will be held on 29th January while the Final will be played on 31st January at Ahmedabad.



The players will undergo three rounds of COVID-19 tests on the 2nd, 4th, and 6th January.&nbsp;



Stepping into the knockouts will also require players to undergo two other rounds of COVID-19 tests on January 20 and 22.



<h2>Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2020-21 Team Groups:</h2>



Elite Group A: Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Railways, Tripura (Venue- Bengaluru)



Elite Group B: Odisha, Bengal, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Hyderabad (Venue-Kolkata)



Elite Group C: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Baroda, Uttarakhand (Venue- Vadodara)



Elite Group D: Services, Saurashtra, Vidarbha, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Goa (Venue- Indore)



Elite Group E: Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Mumbai, Kerala, Puducherry (Venue- Mumbai)



Plate Group: Chandigarh, Meghalaya, Bihar, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh (Venue ? Chennai).



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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2020/21 Venues and fixtures announced

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BCCI announced squad composition for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2020-21. A total of 30 members per teams will be allowed. BCCI announced squad composition for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2020-21.



The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah on Saturday had written to all the association to keep their squad limit squeezed. According to the letter written by Shah, the squad size should not exceed 30 members for a team for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2020-21.



Every team is asked to include one separate Physician for the covid related issues in the team and the physician must be included in 30 members.



?Each team participating in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy can have a maximum of 20 players and 10 support staff. Each team should have a team physician to manage Covid-19 related issues,? Shah.



?The team?s physician must be separate from the regular team physiotherapist and is inclusive of a 30 member squad.?



BCCI has planned to begin the Indian domestic circuit by the annual T20 League. All the respective teams are advised to reach the hubs by January 2. Further details regarding the Schedule, Hotels, and playing conditions will be notified later.



Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is scheduled to begin from January 10 till 31 January and the board has picked six venues to host the matches - Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Indore, Vadodra, and Tamil Nadu.



?The health and safety of each player and member of the teams, match officials and state association members are constant to our planning for the SMAT. With Covid-19 pandemic affecting the way of cricket, all the measures and systems are being implemented across travel, hotel, and training to ensure the safety of the players and the safe conduction of the annual T20 League.?



?The upper two teams from the Plate Group of previous years Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy has been placed in the Elite Group to get the balance of six teams per Elite Group. However, the plate group has a total of eight teams,? Shah added.



<h2>Qualification schedule for Knockout games:</h2>



All the five Elite groups and one Plate Group will play five league matches per group so that all the 38 teams play an equal number of games. The Plate group has eight teams and each team would play only five Matches. The top team from every group (five Elite Group and one Plate Group) will be directly sent to the knockouts and the subsequent top two teams from the five Elite Groups will also qualify for the Knockouts, making it eight teams knockout.



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BCCI announced squad composition for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2020-21

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Dinesh Karthik to lead Tamil Nadu in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021.



Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: 35 Years old wicketkeeper-batsman, Dinesh Karthik will lead Tamil Nadu in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021 starting January 10.



However, all-rounder Vijay Shankar is named as the Vice-Captain of the side.



Tamil Nadu will miss the services of the seasoned bowlers as Ravichandran Ashwin, T Natarajan, and Washington Sundar are occupied in the Australia tour.



Dinesh Karthik will lead the squad mix of youth and experience.



S Vasudevan heading the State Senior Selection Committee has picked the squad keeping in mind all the Covid-19 related issues and requirements.



Ashwin Christ returns to the squad after being away from the game due to injury. Sandeep Warrier who lately shifted to Kerala is also included in the squad.



Tamil Nadu is packed with some good spinners as well, M Ashwin, R Sai Kishore, and M Siddharth.



<h2>Murli Vijay Pulled out:</h2>



A few days ago experienced batsman Murli Vijay pulled out of the tournament citing some personal reasons while medium-pacer K Vignesh, who tested positive for Coronavirus was replaced by the all-rounder R S Jaganath Sinivas.



The chairman of selectors Vasudevan previously said the squad is a mix of both youth and experience and looks pretty much balanced.



Vasudevan also feels that the players will perform better in the upcoming tournament given that they all are well prepared.



In the 2018-19 Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy Tamil Nadu lost the finals against Karnataka.



?The players are well prepared and I expect the team to do well in the Mushtaq Ali tournament. I am confident that they (team) will perform well,? he added.



<h2>Tamil Nadu Squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2020-21:</h2>



 Dinesh Karthik (captain), Vijay Shankar (vice-captain), B Aparajith, B Indrajith, M Shahrukh Khan, C Hari Nishaanth, K B Arun Karthik, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, N Jagadeesan, Aswin Crist, M Mohammed, G Periyasamy, Sandeep Warrier, J Kousik, R Sonu Yadav, M Ashwin, R Sai Kishore, M Siddharth, L Suryapprakash, R S Jaganath Sinivas.



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Dinesh Karthik to lead Tamil Nadu in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021

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Surya Kumar Yadav to lead Mumbai in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021.



Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021: The exuberant Mumbai batsman Surya Kumar Yadav to lead Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021. Yadav has been one of the prominent faces in Mumbai domestic season as well as in IPL with Mumbai Indians.



However, Arjun Tendulkar son of cricket God Sachin Tendulkar failed to see his name in the 20 members list of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Mumbai Indians. It is learned that Arjun has not performed well in the practice games and went for plenty of runs.



This will be a perfect opportunity for Surya Kumar to knock on the doors of national selectors once again. Yadav who has not got his maiden national call-up will be excited to smash the bowlers to make his stance more solid in front of selectors.



Mumbai Cricket Association shared the information about the 20 member squad on its website earlier on Saturday.



Apart from Surya Kumar Mumbai regulars Aditya Tare, Sarfaraz Khan, all-rounder Shivam Dube and Siddesh Lad are also in the squad.



The young U19 batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal is also among the 20 members for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Jaiswal could not capitalize on his chances given by Rajasthan Royals, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021 will be the perfect opportunity to gain confidence and win selectors heart.



The pace attack will be led by Tushar Deshpande and Dhawal Kulkarni along with spinners Atharva Ankolekar and Shams Mulani.



The center has asked all the players to undergo an RT-PCR test for Covid-19 and carry a negative report of the same before heading to the Wankhede Stadium on December 29th.



The domestic season will kick off with Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021 that will begin on 10th January.



<h2>Mumbai Squad of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021:</h2>



Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Aditya Tare (Vice Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Aakarshit Gomel, Sarfaraz Khan, Siddhesh Lad, Shivam Dube, Shubham Ranjane, Sujit Nayak, Sairaj Patil, Tushar Deshpande, Dhawal Kulkarni, Minad Manjrekar, Prathamesh Dake, Atharva Ankolekar, Shashank Attarde, Shams Mulani, Hardik Tamore, Akash Parkar and Sufiyan Shaikh.



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Surya Kumar Yadav to lead Mumbai in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021

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Shikhar Dhawan to lead Delhi in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021.



Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021: Team India?s limited over opener Shikhar Dhawan is all set to lead Delhi in the most competitive Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2020-21. Speedster Ishant Sharma is likely to make his return with the shortest format. Sharma will join the Delhi squad directly after his rehab at National Cricket Acadamy (NCA) Bangalore.



Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) announced a 20 men squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Monday afternoon. The tournament will begin on 10th January and the senior pacer will make his return to competitive cricket after missing out on Australia?s test leg.



Shikhar Dhawan last featured in international cricket last month against Australia where he scored 201 runs including two half-centuries.



"In the Senior Selection Committee meeting held on Sunday attended by Ashu Dani (Chairman), Mohan Chaturvedi (Selector), Chetnya Nanda (Selector), Shikhar Dhawan (Captain), Rajkumar Sharma (Coach) and Atul Wassan (Member CAC-DDCA), following players have been selected to represent Delhi in the Syed Mushtaq All Trophy T20 Tournament for the Domestic Season 2020-21," DDCA stated in a document.



DDCA has asked all the selected players to report to the newly appointed head coach Rajkumar Sharma and Gursharan Singh at Delhi?s home ground. Ahmedabad?s Motera Stadium is scheduled to host all the knockout matches of the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.



Along with skipper Shikhar Dhawan and Ishant Sharma, Nitish Rana and Pawan Negi have also included in the 20-member squad.



All the states have been ordered by the BCCI to assemble at their respective venues by January 2.



<h2>Delhi Squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy:</h2>



Shikhar Dhawan (capt), Ishant Sharma, Nitish Rana, Himmat Singh, Kshitiz Sharma, Jonty Sidhu, Hiten Dalal, Lalit Yadav, Shivank Vashisth, Manjot Kalra, Siddhant Sharma, Anuj Rawat (wk), Pradeep Sangwan, Simranjeet Singh, Pawan Negi, Ayush Badoni, Vaibhav Kandpal, Lakshay Thareja (wk), Pawan Suyal, Karan Dagar.



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Shikhar Dhawan to lead Delhi in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021

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Sreesanth returns to the Kerala Squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021.



Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Former Indian pacer, S. Sreesanth has been inducted to the Kerala Squad for the domestic circuit. Sreesanth who has been out of the game for long seven years due to a ban is all set to mark his comeback to competitive cricket next year.



He has been named in the 21-men strong squad for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021.



Sreesanth was banned by the BCCI over his engagement in the match-fixing in the IPL has found his name in the squad. BCCI banned the pacer from all forms of cricket for seven years as his punishment. However, Sreesanth completed his ban in September this year.



The experienced speedster has been picked by Kerala Squad for the upcoming domestic T20 League starting January 10.



Earlier after the completion of the ban, Sreesanth was also included in the list of local T20 events this month.



Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) released the squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Tuesday.



Wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson will lead the side and Sachin Baby will be his deputy.



Robin Uthappa along with Sanju Samson, Sachin Baby, and S. Sreesanth will provide the much-needed experience to the squad.



The other players include Salman Nizar, Vishnu Vinod, Asif KM, Akshay Chandran, Abhishek Mohan SL, Nidheesh M D, Vinoop S Manoharan, Mohammed Azharuddeen M, Vathsal Govind Sharma, Rohan S Kunnummal, Midhun S, Sreeroop M P, Midhun PK, and Rojith KG.



<h2>Kerala Full Squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy:</h2>



Sanju Samson ?, Sachin Baby (VC), S Sreesanth, Vishnu Vinod, Salman Nizar, Nidheesh M D, Asif KM, Akshay Chandran, Abhishek Mohan SL, Vinoop S Manoharan, Mohammed Azharuddeen M, Rohan S Kunnummal, Midhun S, Vathsal Govind Sharma, Sreeroop M P, Midhun PK, and Rojith KG.



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Sreesanth returns to the Kerala Squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021

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Rahul Tripathi to lead Maharashtra in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021.



Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021: Young Kolkata Knight Riders batsman, Rahul Tripathi to lead Maharashtra in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021. Maharashtra has shortlisted 20 members squad for the National T20 Championship which will begin next month.



Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) announced the 20-men strong squad through a press release on Wednesday.



Along with flamboyant Rahul Tripathi, the team is a combination of both experience and youth.



Experienced Kedar Jadhav has also been included to the side. Promising top-order batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad is also named in the 20-men strong squad for Maharashtra.



Gaikwad who performed consistently at the end of the IPL will be one of the key members to watch for the franchises who will be scouting the talent.



Left-arm spinner Satyajeet Bachhav is one of the prominent faces among the bowlers and will lead the bowling unit for Maharashtra in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.



All the league games of Maharashtra will be held at Vadodra and is placed in the Elite Group C along with Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Baroda, Gujrat, and Chhattisgarh.



The tournament will begin on 10th January and all the teams have been asked to assemble at their respective hubs on or before 02nd January by the Board.



<h2>Maharashtra Squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021:?</h2>



Kedar Jadhav, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rahul Tripathi (C), Vishant More (WK), Shamshuzma Kazi, Naushad Shaikh, Ranjeet Nikam, Azim Kazi, Mukesh Choudhary, Nikhil Naik (WK), Satyajeet Bachhav, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Taranjeet Singh Dhillon, Pradeep Dadhe, Divyang Hingankar, Jagdish Zope, Manoj Ingle, Swapnil Gugale, Dhanraj Pardeshi, Sunny Pandit.



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Rahul Tripathi to lead Maharashtra in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021

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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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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 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