The Ashes, regarded as one of the most fierce and thrilling rivalries in the world of Cricket is back and this time around, it's the women who will be locking horns versus each other. The 2025 Women's Ashes series kicks off from tomorrow, 12th of January as the women's teams of England (ENG) and Australia (AUS) will be battling it out versus each other in three One-Day Internationals, as many Twenty-Twenty contests and a single one-off Test-Match till the 2nd of February. 
This exciting bilateral event kicks off with both teams taking on each other in the first ODI at the North Sydney Oval Cricket Stadium. The forthcoming exciting contest will commence at 5:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time). 
Aussie skippsr Alyssa Healy is set to maker her highly-awaited return to the Cricket field from a long injury break and she will be seen donning the precious Captain's hat once again in the forthcoming Women's Ashes series. While the return of their skipper is a good news for the Kangaroos, they have suffered a setback as star all-round Sophie Molineux will be absent from this exciting event due to an injury. 
Despite this, the Mighty Australians would be looking to keep on improving their Ashes H2H record having last lost the series way back in 2013-14. Heather Knight-led England on the other hand haven't had things going their way in recent Ashes bilateral events and they would be looking to start things off on a fresh note and not let their poor results in the past bring them down.
<h2>England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) 1st ODI: Head-2-Head records in One Day International matches</h2>
The Women's Teams of England (ENG) and Australia (AUS) have competed in 82 One-Day International matches versus each other and out of these 82 contests, the Mighty Aussies have finished out on top on 58 occasions while the English Girls have secured victories in just 24 contests. 
<h2>England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) 1st ODI: North Sydney Oval Cricket Stadium's Pitch-Report</h2>
The surface of the North Sydney Oval Cricket Stadium is one which provides assistance to the batters. It's known to be quick and have a steady-bounce as well. The seamers will have the advantage of making full use of the pace &amp; movement with the new ball on offer, creating difficulties for the batters in the initial phase. 
But, as the game progresses and the ball gets old, the surface starts to get more and more favourable for the batting team and this will surely lead to an exciting and entertaining Cricket contest between bat &amp; ball.
<h2>England (ENG) versus Australia (AUS) 1st ODI: Weather-Report </h2>
According to the weather forecast reports of AccuWeather, the weather in Sydney tomorrow is not looking good at all. There's a high chance of isolated thunderstorms arriving in the morning period and while there might be some sunny spells post this, the weather is not anticipated to stabilize as the overcast conditions are expected to return. 
The afternoon period is expected to experience windy conditions which makes things even more difficult for the first match of the Women's Ashes. Winds are anticipated to blow at a speed of 24 kilometers per hour (km/h) with a humidity percentage of 66%.
<h2>England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) 1st ODI: Best possible dream 11 combination</h2>
Wicket-Keepers: Beth Mooney
Batters: Heather Knight and Ellyse Perry
All Rounders: Ashleigh Gardner, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Annabel Sutherland and Alice Capsey
Bowlers: Megan Schutt, Alana King, Charlie Dean and Sophie Ecclestone.
<h2>England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) 1st ODI: Best Captain and Vice-Captain Player Choices</h2>
Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland and Alice Capsey
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England and Australia players pose with the Women's Ashes Trophy | Image: ESPNCricinfo

The women's Teams of England and Australia will be taking on each other in a multi-format Women's Ashes Bilateral Series and this series commences tomorrow with the 1st ODI

England (W) vs Australia (W) 1st ODI: Dream 11 Teams, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast and more

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The Women's Teams of Australia (AUS) &amp; England (ENG) are set to square off versus each other in a really exciting and fascinating 2025 Women's Ashes event and this historic rivalry is set to unfold in the homeland of the Mighty Australians. Alyssa Healy-led Australia will be hosting a strong English team in a multi-format bilateral series and a Ashes series always promises to be thrilling and entertaining. 
The Aussies had retained the Women's Ashes trophy after holding England to a 8-8 series draw in England. The Heather Knight-led team last won the Ashes way back in 2014-15 where they defeated the Kangaroos by a margin of 10-8 on Australian soil. 
<h2>Points-system method of the Women's Ashes</h2>
As witnessed in the previous edition of the Bilateral event in 2023, the forthcoming Women's Ashes will also be played under the points-system method. Both teams will be competing versus each other for a total of 16 points, with two points given after securing a victory in each limited-over contest and four points for winning the Test-Match. 
This points-system format ensures that the competition stays fierce and thrilling as both teams will be looking to give their best in the forthcoming series. Over the entire course of England's tour of Australia, they will be locking horns in six white-ball encounters and a single one-off Test-Match. If the Test-Match ends in a draw, then both teams will share four points each while if any ODI or T20i match ends in a tie, then two points will be awarded to both teams.
<h2>Full Schedule, Venues, Time and more information of the Australia (AUS) vs England (ENG) Women's Ashes 2025</h2>
<h3>One-Day International Series</h3>
- First ODI: England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) on the 12th of January, 5:00 AM IST at the North Sydney Oval Stadium of Sydney
- Second ODI: England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) on the 14th of January, 4:35 AM IST at the Junction Oval Stadium of Melbourne
- Third ODI: England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) on the 17th of January, 4:35 AM IST at the Bellerive Oval Stadium of Hobart
<h3>T20 International Series</h3>
- First T20i: England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS), on the 20th of January, 1:45 PM IST at Sydney Cricket Ground of Sydney
- Second T20i: England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS), on the 23rd of January, 1:45 PM IST at Manuka Oval Stadium of Canberra
- Third T20i: England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS), on the 25th of January, 1:45 PM IST at the Adelaide Oval Stadium of Adelaide.
<h3>Test-Match</h3>
- One-off Single Test-Match: England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS), from the 30th of January to the 2nd of February, 9:00 AM IST at the Melbourne Cricket Ground of Melbourne
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<h2>Australia (AUS) vs England (ENG) Women's Ashes 2025: Full Live-Streaming related Information</h2>
<h4>Where can I watch the England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) Women's Ashes 2025 matches live on television in India? </h4>
The England (ENG) versus Australia (AUS) Women's Ashes 2025 matches can be watched live on the Star Sports Select 2 HD channel on television in India. 
<h4>Which OTT service will handle the live streaming duties of the England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) Women's Ashes 2025 matches in India? </h4>
Fans can watch the England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) Women's Ashes 2025 matches on the application and website of Disney + Hotstar.

<h2>Australia (AUS) vs England (ENG) Women's Ashes 2025: Full Squads of both teams</h2>
<h3>Australia (AUS)</h3>
One-Day International Squad: Alyssa Healy (Captain), Ashleigh Gardner, Darcie Brown, Alana King, Kim Garth, Tahlia McGrath, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Megan Schutt, Georgia Wareham and Georgia Voll.
T20 International Squad: Alyssa Healy (Captain), Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown, Alana King, Grace Harris, Tahlia McGrath, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Megan Schutt, Georgia Wareham and Georgia Voll.
Test Squad: Not Announced yet
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<h3>England (ENG)</h3>
One-Day International Squad: Heather Knight (Captain), Lauren Bell, Tammy Beaumont, Alice Capsey, Maia Bouchier, Charlie Dean, Kate Cross,  Sophie Ecclestone, Sophia Dunkley, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Filer,  Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amy Jones and Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
T20I Squad: Heather Knight (Captain), Maia Bouchier, Lauren Bell, Charlie Dean, Alice Capsey, Sophie Ecclestone, Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Gibson, Lauren Filer, Bess Heath, Sarah Glenn, Freya Kemp, Amy Jones, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Linsey Smith and Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
Test Squad: Heather Knight (Captain), Lauren Bell, Tammy Beaumont, Kate Cross, Maia Bouchier, Sophia Dunkley, Charlie Dean, Lauren Filer, Sophie Ecclestone, Amy Jones, Bess Heath, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ryana MacDonald-Gay and Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
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Heather Knight (L) of England and Alyssa Healy (R) of Australia pose with the Women's Ashes Trophy | Image: Cricket Australia

In what promises to be a really entertaining and amazing series, Fierce-Rivals Australia and England will be locking horns versus each other in the 2025 Women's Ashes Series. This series consists of three ODI's, three T20i's and one test-match and the series kicks off from tomorrow in Australia.

Women's Ashes 2025: Full Squads, Schedule and Live Streaming Information - Everything You Need to Know

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Australia Tour of Sri Lanka 2025: Australia, after having a dominating Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, are all set to tour Sri Lanka for a red-ball series. Cricket Australia have announced the squad for the tour today and Steve Smith is named captain of the side as Pat Cummins is rested.
Australia won the Border Gavaskar Trophy after a decade this year. The series started with Perth's loss for them and many ruled them out as a competition against India this time as well. But, they owned strong character and won three out of four test matches clinching the series 3-1. 
The entire bowling department was thoroughly in the best of their forms, the batting looked damped in the first two tests but by the end of BGT 2025, the entire batting lineup got some runs from their bat. 
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Now, Australia has unveiled a 16-player squad for their upcoming two-match Test series in Sri Lanka, with a few surprising changes. Skipper Pat Cummins will miss the tour as he takes paternity leave to welcome his second child while continuing to recover from an ankle issue that plagued him throughout the home season.
Meanwhile, Mitchell Marsh, who was part of the team that triumphed over India, has been left out. Adding to the injury concerns, Josh Hazlewood remains unavailable due to the setback that sidelined him during the latter stages of the India series. These adjustments set the stage for an intriguing challenge as Australia gears up for the Sri Lankan Tests.
<h2>Australia Squad for Sri Lanka Tour</h2>
Steve Smith (C), Travis Head(VC), Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Nathan McSweeney, Beau Webster, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Cooper Connolly, Todd Murphy, Matt Kuhnemann, Sean Abbott
Australia's squad for the two-Test series in Sri Lanka signals a clear strategy to tackle spin-friendly conditions. With only two frontline pacers, Mitchell Starc and Sean Abbott, the focus has shifted firmly to spin.
Todd Murphy and Matt Kuhnemann join the experienced Nathan Lyon, creating a strong spin arsenal designed for the turning tracks of Galle. This balanced mix of experience and fresh talent shows how the selectors are adapting to the challenges of playing conditions in Sri Lanka.
On the batting front, Nathan McSweeney has earned a spot in the squad despite falling out of favor during the India series. Adding a fresh spark, young Cooper Connolly, a left-handed batter who can also bowl orthodox spin, has received his first-ever Test call-up. His inclusion not only reflects Australia’s faith in young talent but also highlights their intent to embrace versatility.
Sam Konstas also retained his spot in the side. Alex Carey and Josh Inglis are two wicket-keeping options and the presence of Vice Captain Travis Head provides an absolute balance to the squad. With these selections, Australia seems ready to take on the Sri Lankan conditions with both skill and strategy.
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Australia's squad for the Sri Lanka Tests emphasizes spin with Lyon, Murphy, and Kuhnemann. McSweeney returns, while debutant Connolly adds versatility. Starc and Abbott lead a trimmed-pace attack.

Australia strengthens spin options for Sri Lanka Tests, recalls McSweeney, and includes debutant Connolly. Starc, Abbott lead reduced pace lineup.

Cummins Rested, Smith to Lead! Cricket Australia Announced Squad for Sri Lanka Tour

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The Indian Cricket Team suffered a humiliating 1-3 series defeat in the five-match 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy versus the Aussies and this defeat has made them suffer a huge loss. Not only did this series defeat cost the Rohit Sharma-led team the chance to qualify for the WTC Final, it also led them dropping down to the third position in the recently updated ICC Test-Team Rankings. The Men in Blue had qualified for two successive WTC Finals in 2021 &amp; 2023 but Rohit Sharma &amp; CO failed to qualify this time around, suffering embarrassing defeats versus New Zealand (NZ) &amp; Australia (AUS) in the bilateral Test-Series. 
<h2>Australia lead the ICC Test-Team Rankings </h2>
Talking about the Test Team Rankings, the Mighty Australians are sitting at the pole position with 126 rating points next to their name. On the other hand, after defeating the Shan Masood-led Pakistan in the two-match Test-Series, the South Africans have secured the second spot of the rankings with 112 rating points to their name. 
The Indian Team are sitting at the third position with 109 rating points after having a poor WTC Test-Cycle. Let us tell you that South Africa (RSA) and Australia (AUS) have successfully qualified for the 2023-25 WTC Final which will be taking place at the iconic Lord's Cricket Stadium and this fascinating contest will be played in June of this year.
Before competing in the two-match Test-Series versus the Shaheens, the Temba Bavuma-led South Africa were at the third position in the Test Team Rankings. But, Team India's 1-3 defeat versus the Kangaroos and then their easy 2-0 win over the Green Shirts helped them to snatch the 2nd spot of the rankings away from the Indian Team. 
Talking about other teams, the fifth spot of the rankings is occupied by England (ENG) who have 106 Rating Points to their name and New Zealand (NZ) and the others are quite far away from the top-5 ranks. Fierce-Rivals of India, Pakistan are at the seventh position. 
<h2>Team India have failed to qualify for the WTC Final for the very 1st time</h2>
When the first even World Test Championship (WTC) final was played in 2021, Team India had locked horns versus the Kane Williamson-led New Zealand (NZ). However, much to dismay of the Indian fans, the Virat Kohli-led team had to face an embarrassing defeat as the Kiwis secured a comfortable eight-wicket win and lifted the WTC Test-Mace for the very first time. 
The Men in Blue then qualified for then qualified for yet another WTC Final in 2023 where they faced the Mighty Aussies but even in that game, they had to suffer a defeat as the Pat Cummins-led team won by a margin of 209 runs. This time around, it's going to be the first time ever in the history of the competition that a Final will be played without the participation of the Indian Team.
<h2>Updated ICC Test-Team Rankings</h2>
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<th class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 28.1356%;">Team</th>
<th class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">Matches</th>
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<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">1</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">Australia</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">36</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">4531</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">126</td>
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<tr class="">
<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">2</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">India</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">39</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">4248</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">109</td>
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<tr class="">
<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">3</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">South Africa</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">27</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">2932</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">109</td>
</tr>
<tr class="">
<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">4</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">England</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">46</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">4815</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">105</td>
</tr>
<tr class="">
<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">5</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">New Zealand</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">33</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">3216</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">97</td>
</tr>
<tr class="">
<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">6</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">Sri Lanka</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">25</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">2271</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">91</td>
</tr>
<tr class="">
<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">7</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">Pakistan</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">27</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">2225</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">82</td>
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<tr class="">
<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">8</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">West Indies</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">29</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">2184</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">75</td>
</tr>
<tr class="">
<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">9</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">Bangladesh</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">29</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">1884</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">65</td>
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<tr class="">
<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">10</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">Ireland</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">5</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">131</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">26</td>
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<tr class="">
<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">11</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">Afghanistan</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">6</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">112</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">19</td>
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<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">12</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">Zimbabwe</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">6</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">0</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">0</td>
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The ICC has released it's latest updated Test Team Rankings and Team India has suffered a setback following their defeat in the BGT series. South Africa have made an advancement in the rankings

ICC Test Rankings: India face a setback in the rankings after the defeat in BGT, Australia & South Africa make advancements

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Former England player Michael Vaughan picked his combined playing XI from the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. What caught the attention of many was the cricketer-turned-commentator didn't name Nitish Kumar Reddy, who set the stage on fire in the series. 
Nitish Kumar Reddy was the shinning light for India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He made his debut in the first game at Perth and showed great promise and went on to slam ton in 4th Test in Melbourne. He ended the series with 298 runs with the bat and also went on to pick 5 wickets.
Michael Vaughan went on to pick five Indian players in his combined XI. Yashasvi Jaiswal will be opening the innings for the team along with the young Australian batter Sam Konstas. Both the batters were exceptional with the bat in the series and played a vital role for their teams. 
India batter KL Rahul, who opened the innings for India, will be batting at No.3 in Michael Vaughan's innings. Along with him, Steve Smith has been named at No.4 as the Australia batter returned to form and slammed two centuries in the series. 
Travis Head, who was the leading run-getter in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, will be batting at No.5. The batter slammed over 500 runs in the series and was one of the main reasons why Australia won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 by the margin of 3-1. 
India duo of Rishabh Pant, who will be keeping the innings, and Ravindra Jadeja will be two players who will form the lower order in the series. The duo did a decent job for India with the bat and were the main reasons why the team fought hard in the series. 
The pacer battery picked by Michael Vaughan in his combined Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 included the Australia pace trio of Pat Cummins, Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc. Also, Jasprit Bumrah features in the team picked by the former England cricketer. 
<h2>Michael Vaughan picks his combined XI from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 </h2>
Here's the Michael Vaughan picks his combined XI from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 
Sam Konstas, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Jasprit Bumrah, Scott Boland
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Former England player Michael Vaughan picked his combined playing XI from the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

No place for Nitish Reddy! Michael Vaughan names his combined BGT XI

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The Australian Men's Cricket Team defeated Team India in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series by a margin of 3-1 and this series victory helped them to qualify for their 2nd successive World Test Championship (WTC) final. While thier final qualification is already secured, the Kangaroos are scheduled to take part in one more Test-Series in the ongoing WTC cycle. 
They will be travelling to Sri Lank to take part in a two-match Test-Series and their Test Skipper Pat Cummins will not be a part of this tour as he will be away on paternal duty. Moreover, the Kangaroos will also be travelling without ace seamer Josh Hazlewood who injured himself in the India Test-Series. 
According to a news report of the Sydney Herald, since the Aussies have already confirmed their WTC final spot, they don't want to take any kind of risks with Hazlewood.The 33-year-old who hurt his calf in the Gabba Test-Match versus the Men in Blue got ruled out of the remainder of the BGT series and he had previously said that he was aiming to make a comeback to Australia's first Test-Series versus the Sri Lankans since 2022.
<h2>The trio of Starc, Boland and Abbott will go on the tour of Sri Lanka</h2>
According to some sources of the Sydney Morning Herald, since Josh won't get the opportunity to travel to Sri Lanka as the selectors don't want to risk him, the duo of Sean Abbot and the in-form Scott Boland will be travelling as the seamers alongside Mitchell Starc. 
Boland was in red hot form in the BGT series versus the Indians, dismissing 21 batters in just six innings with a mind blowing average of 13.19. He also picked up an important fifer in the series and his performance with the ball were crucial in his team's success in the five-match Series. 
Abbot on the other hand was called up to the squad but he didn't get a chance to feature in any of the matches. With Cummins and Hazlewood missing the Sri Lanka series, there are high chances of Abbott playing versus the Island nation. 
<h2>What's the news about Australian skipper Pat Cummins</h2>
The selectors will meet on Wednesday of this week to finalise their squad. 16 players can be selected for the tour and The team is expected to be announced on Thursday, 9th of January
Captain Pat Cummins has indicated that he will not be available for part or all of the tour as he awaits the birth of his 2nd child. It will also have to be seen how he recovers from fatigue after playing five consecutive Test matches against India. Cummins and Starc were selected as Australia's only two frontline fast bowlers for the Sri Lanka tour three years ago, which was tied 1-1.
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The selection woes of Australia have increased following the injury of Hazlewood and it's reported that he won't be travelling to Sri Lanka for taking part in the two-match Test-Series

SL vs AUS: Another Headache for Australia, this fast bowler will miss the Sri Lanka tour

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The crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground has always been under the scanner, especially when the Indian team plays. During the last Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the fans in Sydney didn't go easy on the Indian players as they made life tough for them. 
During the last Test between India and Australia, Indian players in Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj were at the receiving end of racial slurs. The players of the team were abused by the fans, and it turned out to be a big controversy, with Sydney Cricket management banning the particular section of the ground. 
A similar kind of thing unfolded on Day 1 of the ongoing match between India and Australia. Again, a particular section of the crowd came under the radar. The fans were abusing Indian fans in the stadium as they were seen chanting, "Where is your visa?". The video went viral on the internet with many lashing out at fans. 
The people at the Sydney Cricket Ground were also seen booing Indian players as well. They had a go at Virat Kohli and then later Jasprit Bumrah, who was involved in a massive fight with Sam Konstas during the last over of Day 1 of the ongoing Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 
Coming to the match, Australia started the last day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 on a dominating note. The visitors carried their good form and put India under massive pressure at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney. The start with the bat didn't go the way India would've wanted as both the openers, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, were back early. Shubman Gill, who replaced Rohit Sharma, played a decent hand of 20 runs off 64 balls with two boundaries. 
He, along with Virat Kohli (17), added 40 runs for the third wicket. But both the batters couldn't bat for long as India was left tottering at 72 for four. Rishabh Pant (40) batted with great grit and looked solid before he yet again perished to a wild shot. Ravindra Jadeja (26), too, had a start, but he too couldn't get going for long as India was reduced to 148/8. Captain Jasprit Bumrah (22) hit some shots in the end and took the team to a total of 185. 
Australia, in response, lost Usman Khawaja as Jasprit Bumrah bagged his 31st wicket of the series. At stumps, Australia was 9 for one with 176 runs behind.
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<h2>Watch: Australian fans  humiliate Indians at SCG</h2>

The crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground has always been under the scanner, especially when the Indian team plays

Watch: Australian fans humiliating Indians at SCG? Viral video exposes Sydney crowd

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India batter Virat Kohli has been at the receiving end of heavy criticism after his failures in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The batter looked torrid with the bat in the majority of the series and there have been calls related to his retirement as well. 
Virat Kohli, who hit a century in the first Test, looked absolutely torrid with the bat in the rest of the games of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The premier batter was troubled by the balls outside off stump as it brought his downfall in almost every match of the five-match Test series. 
When Virat Kohli hit a century in Perth, it was expected that he would have a breakthrough series and would be setting the stage on fire. But that wasn't the case, as, after the ton in the opening match, he failed in the entire series and ended up getting just around 90 runs in the rest of the games. 
Since 2020, Virat Kohli has looked extremely torrid with the bat and has been averaging just in the 20s. This has seen him getting a lot of criticism for his poor outings. Many fans and experts have lashed out at him for his poor performances and hence they want him to make way for youngster. 
One of the heavy criticism came from Irfan Pathan, who pointed out the batter's poor average, saying that Virat Kohli averaged just 15 in the first innings of the Test. He said that the players with these low averages don't deserve a place in the Indian Team. 
<h2>He has made a lot of runs, but in 2024, batting in the first innings where you set up the match, Kohli averages just 15 - Irfan Pathan</h2>
Irfan Pathan added that it's time for Virat Kohli to make way for youngsters and that even young players will maintain a batting average of 25-30. Speaking to Star Sports, he explained: 
"He has made a lot of runs, but in 2024, batting in the first innings where you set up the match, Kohli averages just 15. If we take out his stats for the last five years, he barely averages 30. Does the Indian team deserve that from its senior player? It's better to give a youngster a long run, tell him to get ready; even that guy will maintain a batting average of 25-30." 
India's next Test series will be against England. It remains to be seen if he will be part of the series or not.
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India batter Virat Kohli has been at the receiving end of heavy criticism after his failures in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

"Youngster will maintain a batting average of 25-30"- Virat Kohli asked to leave Team India

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India head coach Gautam Gambhir talked about the future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in Test cricket after their poor performances in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He said that he could mirror comments on the future of the players, and it would be their call. 
The future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the Tests has become a hot topic in Indian cricket, especially after the team's loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The Rohit Sharma-led side was at the receiving end of a 3-1 thrashing at the hands of the Pat Cummins-led side in the five-match series. 
One of the major reasons behind the loss of the India team was the poor form of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Both the stalwarts of the Indian team looked torrid with the bat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 as they bagged low scores. 
Virat Kohli started the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 on a high as he slammed a solid century. It was expected that he would go on to have a big series but that wasn't the case. After that ton, he struggled badly and could manage just around 190 runs. 
On the other hand, Rohit Sharma arguably had the worst Test series of his career. The captain scored just 31 runs in the series and even was below par with his leadership. This also saw him dropping himself for the last match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Sydney owing to the poor form.
With the series loss, India also were eliminated from the race to reach the final of the ICC World Test Championship. Also, with the new cycle around the corner, there are massive questions about the future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the longest format of the game. 
<h2>I can't comment on the future of any Players; It is up to them - Gautam Gambhir on future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli</h2>
Head coach Gautam Gambhir was asked about the future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, saying that he could not comment on the future of both players. He added that although both the players still have hunger and commitment, they have no immediate plan for the transition. Speaking to reporters, he said: 
"I can't comment on the future of any Players; It is up to them. They have the hunger and commitment - hopefully, they can do everything they can to take Indian cricket forward. Too early to talk about transition, don't know where we will be after five months." 
The next Tes series for India will be in England in June. It remains to be seen what will be the future of the Team in the Tests going forward.
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The future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the Tests has become a hot topic in Indian cricket, especially after the team's loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

"Don't know where..."- Gautam Gambhir delivers huge verdict on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's future in Tests

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India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant is all set to go past MS Dhoni in the elite list of Indian players in Test cricket. The left-hander is just 6 sixes away from surpassing former keeper-batter in the most number of sixes for the national team in the history of the longest format of the game.
Rishabh Pant currently has 72 sixes in Test cricket in just 75 innings, which says a lot about his calibre as a player in the longest format of the game. MS Dhoni, on the other hand, has hit 78 sixes in the 144 innings that he has played for the team in the longest format of the game.
Virender Sehwag sits at the top of the list in the most number of sixes for the Indian team in Tests with 90 maximums in 178 innings. Current captain Rohit Sharma is second on the charts with 88 maximums to his name from 116 innings. 
<h2>Most sixes for India in Test Cricket: </h2>
Sehwag - 90 (178 innings)
Rohit - 88 (116 innings)
Dhoni - 78 (144 innings)
Pant - 72* (75 innings) 
Rishabh Pant has been one of the finest batters in world cricket. The keeper-batter proved his prowess in the ongoing game against Australia, which is the fifth game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The India batter has tilted the game for his team in the second innings. 
While every other bat struggled to get going, Rishabh Pant oozed his class with the bat and dominated the opposition. He played the attacking brand of cricket and put the Australian bowlers under pressure in what was a tough pitch to bat. 
<h2>India made a strong comeback on Day two of the ongoing fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25</h2>
Coming to the match, India made a strong comeback on Day two of the ongoing fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. They were right on the money with the bat and ball at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Saturday. 
Australia, who resumed at nine for one, didn't have a great start to day two as Marnus Labuschagne fell early. Sam Konstas (23) and Steve Smith (33) tried to bring Australia back with their innings but their partnership could last only 20 runs. 
India kept taking wickets at regular wickets, but debutant Beau Webster (57)  slammed a half-century, and a vital hand from Alex Carey (21:36b, 4x4) took Australia to 181, four runs behind India. 
India had a solid start to their second innings as  Yashasvi Jaiswal (22) and KL Rahul (13) added 42 runs for the opening stand. But after that, Australia made a strong comeback and picked wickets at regular intervals to reduce India to 78 for four. 
But it was Rishabh Pant (61) who slammed a half-century in a flash and took the game away as it allowed India to take the lead of over 120. At stumps on Day two, India was 141 for six with the lead of 145 runs and Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar at crease. 
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Rishabh Pant on the verge of going past Ms Dhoni in this massive feat in the Tests

India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant is all set to go past MS Dhoni in the elite list of Indian players in Test cricket

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The Australia men's national cricket team, also known as the Australian cricket team, is one of the most successful teams in international cricket history. The team has won the ICC Cricket World Cup a record five times and has also been successful in Test and T20I formats of the game.

Over the years, the Australian team has produced some of the greatest cricketers of all time, such as Sir Don Bradman, Shane Warne, and Ricky Ponting. The team is known for its aggressive style of play and never

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ICC Champions Trophy: As the last date of Squad submission for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is approaching, New Zealand have announced a formidable 15-men squad for the ICC event. Kane Williamson's return and the Captain-appointment of Santner are the main highlights of the announcement. 
This much-anticipated tournament marks the Champions Trophy’s return to the cricketing calendar after an eight-year hiatus. This time, the event is set to take place in Pakistan and the UAE. 
<h2>New Zealand Squad for ICC Champions Trophy Announced</h2>
The squad was announced at an event held at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland. Excitement centered on the inclusion of three promising fast bowlers: Ben Sears, Will O'Rourke, and Nathan Smith. This will be the first ICC senior event for all three players, adding a fresh dimension to the Blackcaps’ campaign.
Ben Sears, a 26-year-old pacer, has been selected despite being uncapped in ODIs. Sears has represented New Zealand in Tests and T20Is, but a knee injury kept him sidelined for much of the year. He recently returned to competitive cricket in the Super Smash.
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Will O’Rourke, another promising fast bowler, has impressed in the early stages of his international career, particularly in Tests. Nathan Smith, known for his lower-order power-hitting and seam bowling, rounds out the trio of newcomers. Head coach Gary Stead lauded their inclusion, emphasizing the depth and talent they bring to the squad.
The squad also features a balance of youth and experience. Mitchell Santner will lead the team in his first ICC tournament as captain. Santner is supported by senior players Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, and Devon Conway. 
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Williamson and Conway, however, face tight scheduling challenges due to their commitments in the SA20 league. While Latham will take on wicketkeeping duties, Williamson’s vast experience will be crucial in anchoring the batting lineup.
New Zealand’s bowling unit looks formidable, with seasoned pacers Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson providing stability. Ferguson, however, will miss the preparatory tri-series in Pakistan due to his participation in the ILT20 playoffs. Jacob Duffy has been named as a reserve player in case Ferguson’s availability becomes an issue. The spin department is equally well-stocked, featuring Santner alongside all-rounders Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips, and Rachin Ravindra.
<h3>New Zealand Squad</h3>
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The Blackcaps famously defeated India in Nairobi in 2000 to win the inaugural Champions Trophy, then called the ICC KnockOut Trophy. More recently, they have consistently performed in global events, reaching the semi-finals in four of their last five ICC tournaments.
New Zealand is grouped in Group A alongside hosts Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. Their campaign begins with the tournament opener against Pakistan in Karachi on February 19. Only the top two teams from each group will progress to the semi-finals, making every game crucial. 
The Blackcaps’ support staff includes batting coach Luke Ronchi, bowling coach Jacob Oram, and spin coach Rangana Herath, who brings valuable subcontinental expertise. As the countdown to February begins, the team looks to build momentum and deliver a performance worthy of their reputation as one of the world’s most consistent cricketing nations.
<h3>Tri-Series Between Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa</h3>
The road to the Champions Trophy begins with a tri-series involving Pakistan and South Africa, starting on February 8. This series will serve as a vital tune-up for the team, with matches against Pakistan and South Africa on February 8 and February 10, respectively, followed by a warm-up game against Afghanistan on February 16. 
Head coach Gary Stead stressed the importance of these games, given the tournament’s compact format. “The Champions Trophy requires teams to hit the ground running, and our preparations in the tri-series will be critical,” he said.
Stead expressed confidence in the squad’s ability to rise to the occasion. “We’re fortunate to have a mix of players with significant international and tournament experience. It’s a great opportunity for the newcomers to showcase their skills on the global stage,” he added.
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New Zealand Squad For ICC Champions Trophy 2025

New Zealand announced a balanced 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, featuring fresh pacers Sears, O'Rourke, and Smith. Mitchell Santner leads, supported by seasoned players like Kane Williamson and Tom Latham.

New Zealand's 2025 Champions Trophy squad blends youth and experience, with Mitchell Santner captaining and exciting newcomers Sears, O'Rourke, and Smith.

New Zealand Squad for ICC Champions Trophy Announced; Williamson Returns as Santner Set to Lead!

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Bangladesh's elite all-rounder and former skipper Shakib Al Hasan' bowling suspension in all forms of Cricket which was given to him by the England &amp; Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is set to carry on as he failed an independent re-assessment of his bowling action, the Bangladeshi Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed on Saturday, 11th of January. 
The independent re-assessment test of the 37-year-old was conducted in Chennai'a Sri Ramachandra Centre for Sports Science in the previous month. 
"Although he is currently prohibited from bowling, Shakib Al Hasan is unquestionably allowed to play all in all the formats of the game as a pure batsman." the BCB stated in their recently released statement"
The Bangladeshi Men's National Team selectors are free to select the 37-year-old as a pure batsman for the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan and UAE, which will be commencing from the 19th of February in the city of Karachi. It's worth noting that the Bangladeshi Tigers will be kicking off their Champions Trophy campaign versus the Indian Team on the 20th of February in Dubai
Shakib was handed a bowling suspension in December of 2024 after the initial independent-assessment results showed that the 37-year-old exceeded the maximum allowed elbow-extension of 15 degrees. 
He was representing the team of Surrey in the Country Cricket Championship of England and the umpires in that particular game scrutinized his bowling action. His one-off appearance for the team of Surrey was also his first in Country Cricket since the 2010-2011 season of the tournament. 
Previously in 2019 Shakib was handed a 2-yeat ban from playing Cricket after the ICC discovered that he had breached their anti-corruption policies.
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Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh got suspended by the ECB for using an illegal bowling action | Image: X (Cricket 97)

Shakib Al Hasan has failed his re-assessment test and his bowling ban will continue for the time being

Shakib Al Hasan's bowling ban set to continue

Shakib Al Hasan's bowling ban set to continue after failing in reassessment test, setback for Bangladesh

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Team India will be back in action in the home series against England. Both teams will play five T20Is and three ODIs, starting on January 22. On Saturday, the Indian selection committee announced the T20I squad that will face the visitors. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the team, with Axar Patel as his deputy as the vice-captain.
The squad has similar faces that were part of the T20I series against South Africa. Most of the seniors have been rested, but still the squad is looking very strong. However, there were some big names that missed out, or one can say they were unlucky. Hence, here we will talk about three unlucky stars who are not part of the England T20Is.
<h3>Three stars who were not considered for England T20Is</h3>
3. Mayank Yadav
Indian speedster Mayank Yadav made his name for his brutal pace during the IPL 2024 when he bowled the fastest ball of the season. That helped him to make his T20I debut, and he played in a home series against Bangladesh. There were some reports that India might consider him for the coming home series. But instead, India have picked Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, and Harshit Rana as specialist pacers, and Mayank couldn't make the cut.
2. Rajat Patidar
The RCB star has been in fine form for the last few domestic seasons. He is scoring consistently and has been in the news for his match-winning contributions for his side. He was one of the top scorers in the Syed Mustaq Ali Trophy 2024 and led his team, Madhya Pradesh, to the final. Patidar was the second-leading scorer in the tournament with 428 runs in ten matches at an average and strike rate of 61.14 and 186.08, respectively. But he will feel himself unlucky to miss out.
1. Ruturaj Gaikwad
The most unlucky player might be the captain of Chennai Super Kings, Ruturaj Gaikwad. He has been out of the team despite doing pretty well. He has been on the top of his game, but despite that, he is not getting the chances. Gaikwad has scored 633 runs in 23 T20Is for India with one century and four half-centuries. He has also led the team in this format. But he was not even considered as India stuck with Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharam, and Tilak Varma for the top order.
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India will play five-match T20I series against England, starting on January 22.

Suryakumar Yadav will lead Team India in the coming five-match T20I series with Axar Patel as vice-captain.

3 Unlucky stars who are dropped from the squad for England T20Is; one is the IPL captain

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In what has been a massive development, as per the reports in Times of India, it is learned that skipper Rohit Sharma had decided to retire after the Melbourne Cricket Ground Test. But 'well-wishers' urged the captain of the team not to go with the decision. 
Rohit Sharma joined the Indian team in Australia after the Perth Test as he missed the first game due to the birth of his second child. However, his return didn't go as he would've wanted as he failed badly in the rest of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia. 
Rohit Sharma batted in middle order in Adelaide and Gabba but he failed in both the games. However, after that, he decided to go up the order and that too didn't work as he failed in both innings at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. 
<h2>Had his well-wishers from the outside didn't force him to change his mind, we could have well seen another retirement in Australia - Source on Rohit Sharma </h2>
With things not going well for him as a captain as well as the batter, Rohit Sharma had decided to retire, but well-wishers from the outside forced him to change the decision. The India captain, however, changed his mind, and hence, instead of retiring, he dropped himself. 
"Rohit had made up his mind after MCG. Had his well-wishers from the outside didn't force him to change his mind, we could have well seen another retirement in Australia," said a source aware of developments. 
Rohit Sharma had also conveyed to Gautam Gambhir about the decision to retire as well. However, the change in mind didn't go well with the head coach. The reports added that the things between the coach and the captain weren't good as they weren't on the same page in most of the decisions. 
The duo of Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir will be back in action together in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. It remains to be seen how they will fare together as the India Team has come under massive scanner for their poor performances of late.
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In what has been a massive development, as per the reports in Times of India, it is learned that skipper Rohit Sharma had decided to retire after the Melbourne Cricket Ground Test

Gautam Gambhir upset with Rohit Sharma not retiring after the captain decided to hang up boost after the MCG Test

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday (11th January) announced the Indian squad for the T20I series against England as per the reports in Indian Express. The two teams will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series, starting 21st January 
Mohammed Shami will be making his return for India in the T20I series against England. It will be the first appearance for him in the Indian colours after the ICC World Cup 2023, and this will be a massive boost for the team ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
Another major development in the squad is Rishabh Pant has been dropped from the team as India went with Sanju Samson as the first-choice keeper. The right-hander has been sensational for the team with the bat in T20Is. As a second keeper, Dhruv Jurel has got the nod ahead. 
All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, too, has been named in the Indian team for the T20I series against England. All-rounder Shivam Dube has been dropped from the team along with Ramandeep Singh, who was part of the squad for the T20I series against South Africa. 
Abhishek Sharma is also among the notable omissions from the squad. This is because young opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has been added to the team. All-rounder Riyan Parag has been recovering from the injury and hence didn't get picked in the team for the five-match series against England 
Pace bowler Harshit Rana, too, has been named in the Indian team for the England series and will be partnered by Arshdeep Singh. Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy and Washington Sundar are the spinners. 
India T20 squad for the series against England 
Here's the Indian T20 squad for the series against England 
Suryakumar Yadav (C), Sanju Samson (wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Nitish Reddy, Mohd Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy and Washington Sundar 
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Mohammed Shami will be making his return for India in the T20I series against England.