Veteran batter Dinesh Karthik named RCB batting coach and mentor

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Recently, Royal Challengers Bangalore’s director of cricket, Mo Bobat, announced Dinesh Karthik’s retention with RCB as their batting coach and mentor for the upcoming season of IPL 2025.

A sneak peek into the vast career of Dinesh Karthik

The 39-year-old veteran batter and captain of the Tamil Nadu state team has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after his final appearance for the RCB in the Eliminator of IPL 2024. The ex-India wicketkeeper batsman has had immense experience and has mastered the league, with him being one of the seven players who have featured in all editions of the Indian Premier League.

Karthik has played 26 tests, 94 ODIs, and 60 T20Is for the Men in Blue, the debut of which he marked 20 years back in 2004. Since the inaugural season of 2008, the wk-batter has featured for 6 different franchise teams across 17 editions of the IPL. Featuring over 257 games, he has a splendid 4842 runs at a hefty career strike-rate of 135.36 and is often regarded as one of the most key finishers for the sides he has played in.

In his last IPL stint with the Royal Challengers, which he ended in 2024, he scored a great 326 runs at a blistering strike rate of 187.35. RCB’s unit has recognized his immense talent and widespread experience and has made up its mind to retain him as their batting coach and mentor.

DK’s enrolment into the coaching manual

Karthik, who was first seen in a coaching role with the English side in January in their preparatory games, will be seen as RCB’s coach alongside head coach Andy Flower, bowling instructor Adam Griffith, and director of cricket Mo Bobat.

Since his retirement, Karthik has always kept the buzz alive, saying that he would prefer to be a full-time coach and broadcaster post his retirement from the game.
When informed about his signing as RCB’s new mentor, he claimed to the press that this is a whole new experience for the veteran.

ALSO READ: BCCI announces an INR 125 crore award to applaud World T20 Champions India



“Coaching at a professional level is incredibly exciting for me and is something I’m truly passionate about as a new chapter in my life. Hopefully, the breadth of my experiences as a player can contribute to the development of the group and added value.”

DK’s perspective on being appointed as RCB’s new mentor



From RCB’s point of view, Bobat claimed that he was always thrilling on the field and is expected to be equally impactful as a coach. His dedication, professionalism, and his calibre to bounce back are something worth learning for the youngsters in the RCB camp. The RCB director seemed more than excited to see DK in this whole new avatar, beginning his latest professional chapter.

BCCI announces an INR 125 crore award to applaud World T20 Champions India

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Not only the players or the millions of Indian spectators who were awaiting this glorious moment went all smiles and all cries on the occasion when the Indian team finally lifted the T20 World Cup at Barbados, but also the BCCI chief went all overflown with tremendous emotions as he took to his X handle to announce a bamboozling INR 125 crore prize money for the World Cup-winning India side.

Often speculated to be one of the richest cricket boards, secretary Jay Shah never seemed to disapprove of it as he made this huge announcement to boost the morale of his players. The ICC has already shown a huge surge in the total awards, as they increased the net prize money of the ICC T20 World Cup from 5.6 million USD to 11.25 million USD in 2024.

The reigning champions have received an award of USD 2.45 million alongside their $31,154 for each match they won, and as the Men in Blue remained unbeaten, they won the prize money in all of their appearances. Not only did India have a huge surge of prize money compared to what England received in 2022, but the runners-up, South Africa, and semi-finalists, Afghanistan and England, were also awarded lump-sum amounts.


“The team has showcased exceptional talent, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Congratulations to all the players, coaches, and support staff for this outstanding achievement!”

BCCI secretary Jay Shah on his X-handle post had said while lauding the Indian team

Indian World Cup-winning skipper Rohit Sharma and BCCI secretary Jay Shah have wholeheartedly welcomed their fans to join the celebrations of India’s victory parade at the Marine Drive and the Wankhede stadium on Thursday, 4th of July, at 5:00 pm. The celebrations are finally taking place after India’s much-awaited return from the Caribbean on Wednesday after the hurricane.

ALSO READ: ICC T20I Player Rankings; Hardik Pandya ON THE TOP! Batting, Bowling and All-Rounder Full Standings

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ICC T20I Player Rankings; Hardik Pandya ON THE TOP! Batting, Bowling and All-Rounder Full Standings

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ICC T20I Player Rankings; Hardik Pandya ON THE TOP! Batting, Bowling and All-Rounder Full Standings

ICC T20I Player Rankings: Just after the T20I Team Rankings, the International Cricket Council have come up with the latest updated ICC T20I Player Rankings and Hardik Pandya is now the new Number one in the ICC T20I All-rounders Rankings.

Winning any tournament consisting of 20 teams and more than 50 matches among them is not everyone’s cup of tea. It requires hard work, discipline, and most importantly, team performance. One person or two can win you a couple of games but for a tournament of such gravitas can only be won if you come up with the best of the team performance.

ICC T20I Player Rankings (Batting, Bowling and All-rounder’s Standings)

As many as five Indians are there in the top 10 of Batting, Bowling, and all-rounders. It is the joint highest number of players in the top 10 along with England. Let’s take a look at the updated Batting, Bowling, and All-Rounder Full Standings:

ICC T20I Batting Rankings

The long-held Number one rank by Surya Kumar Yadav was clinched by Travis Head in this ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Travis Head is the head of the ICC T20I Batting Rankings with 844 Ratings. Surya Kumar Yadav is ranked second with 838 rating points.

ICC T20 World Cup Points Table Updated on 12 June after AUS vs NAM, SL vs NEP | Australia Qualified for Super 8| 2024 ICC T20 World Cup Standings
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Englishman Phil Salt is ranked third with 797 ratings and he is followed by the Pakistani skipper Babar Azam. Pakistan’s Muhammad Rizwan is ranked fifth with 746 ratings.

Yashasvi Jaiswal was in the squad of India but didn’t get a chance to play a match but he still is in the seventh rank of the ICC T20I batting rankings.

PosPlayersTeamRating
01Travis HEADAUSTRALIA844
02Suryakumar YADAVINDIA838
03Phil SALTENGLAND797
04Babar AZAMPAKISTAN755
05Mohammad RIZWANPAKISTAN746
06Jos BUTTLERENGLAND716
07Yashasvi JAISWALINDIA659
08Brandon KINGWEST INDIES656
09Johnson CHARLESWEST INDIES655
10Aiden MARKRAMSOUTH AFRICA646
T20I Player Rankings

ICC T20I Bowling Rankings

English leg spinner Adil Rashid is ranked number one in the world T20Is. He has 718 ratings to his name. Anrich Nortje jumped 7 spots to become the second-ranked T20I Bowler with 675 ratings.

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Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav are ranked 7th and 9th respectively.

Pos Players TeamRating 
01ADIL RASHID ENGLAND718
02Anrich NORTJE SOUTH AFRICA 675
03Wanindu HASARANGA SRI LANKA 674
04Rashid KHAN AFGHANISTAN 668
05Josh HAZLEWOOD AUSTRALIA 662
06Akeal HOSEIN WEST INDIES 659
07Axar PATEL INDIA 657
08Adam ZAMPA AUSTRALIA 654
09 Kuldeep YADAV INDIA 654
10Fazalhaq FAROOQI AFGHANISTAN 645
T20I Player Rankings

ICC T20I All-Rounder Rankings

Hardik Pandya is now the new number-one T20I all-rounder. He is sharing the post with Wanindy Hasaranga. They both have 222 rating points. Marcus Stoinis of Australia is ranked third with 211 ratings.

Three Players who are ideal replacements for Rohit Sharma as T20I captain
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Shakib Al Hasan now sits 5th rank and just a couple of months ago, he was the number all-rounder in this format. Dipendra Singh Airee is the only Nepali player in the top 10 of the rankings.

PosPlayersTeamRating
01HARDIK PANDYAINDIA222
01Wanindu HASARANGASRI LANKA222
03Marcus STOINISAUSTRALIA211
04Sikandar RAZAZIMBABWE210
05Shakib AL HASANBANGLADESH206
06Mohammad NABIAFGHANISTAN205
07Dipendra SINGH AIREENEPAL199
08Liam LIVINGSTONEENGLAND187
09Aiden MARKRAMSOUTH AFRICA186
10Moeen ALIENGLAND174
T20I Player Rankings

READ: ICC T20I Team Rankings; World Champion India Leading The Chart With Huge Margin

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3 Zimbabwe Stars you should pick for your Dream11 Team for IND vs ZIM T20 Series

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3 Zimbabwe Stars you should pick for your Dream11 Team for IND vs ZIM T20 Series

IND vs ZIM: Zimbabwe are all set to host the Indian team for the five-match T20I series. The first game will be played on Saturday at Harare Sports Club, Harare. This is not the Indian side that won the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, but this side will include a number of youngsters who have a chance to showcase their talent.

For Zimbabwe, it will be Sikandar Raza who will lead the side. The veteran all-rounder will hope that his team can register a historic series win. There are some brilliant players who will be representing Zimbabwe in this series. Hence, we will talk about three Zimbabwean stars whom you should pick for your fantasy teams in the IND vs ZIM series.

3 Zimbabwean Stars You Must Pick for Your Fantasy team for IND vs ZIM Series

3. Luke Jongwe

An all-rounder is very important if you are making a Dream11 team on fantasy platforms. And Luke Jongwe is an in-form all-rounder. He is someone who gives you four good overs with new and old balls and creates chances to pick up wickets. Then, he comes down the order and plays some quick cameos that can give points with the bat and the ball, which is very important on fantasy platforms. So you can have him in your Dream11 team for IND vs ZIM series.

2. Brian Bennett

Brian Bennett IND vs ZIM
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The 20-year-old all-rounder, Brian Bennett, has impressed everyone with his ability to win matches in both departments. He is a powerful opener who likes to take on the bowlers right away. Brian is more of a dasher, who makes it tough for the bowlers in the powerplay. He had good performances against Bangladesh in the last T20I series and was the top scorer for Zimbabwe with wickets. Hence, you can pick him as a vice-captain for your Dream11 team in the IND vs ZIM series.

1. Sikandar Raza

Sikandar Raza IND vs ZIM
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Sikandar Raza will be the biggest threat for India in this series. He is someone, who can win the games with bat and ball. He has been part of the team for over a decade now and plays across different franchise leagues. Raza brings his experience into play and that’s what can make a different. With the added captaincy responsibility, one can expect him to do well. So he is definitely a candidate for captaincy on fantasy teams during the IND vs ZIM series.

Also Read: 3 Indian Players you should pick for your Dream11 Team for IND vs ZIM T20 Series

3 Indian Players you should pick for your Dream11 Team for IND vs ZIM T20 Series

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3 Indian Players you should pick for your Dream11 Team for IND vs ZIM T20 Series

IND vs ZIM: The Indian side have reached Zimbabwe for the upcoming IND vs ZIM five-match T20 series. The first game will be played on Saturday at Harare Sports Club, Harare. Shubman Gill is the captain of this team, and 5–6 young Indian players have gotten their maiden T20I cap. Hence, it is expected to be a thrilling series for the fans, watching the next generation take on.

There are a number of exciting players on the team who are expected to do well. It will also be a test for these players, who are playing their first series. Fans will also be very active on the different fantasy platforms during the matches. Hence, we will pick here three Indian players whom you should pick for your Dream11 team in every game.

3 Indian Stars You Must Pick for your Dream11 team for IND vs ZIM Series

1. Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill IND vs ZIM
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Shubman Gill is probably the most experienced player in this lineup. That’s why he is also the captain of the team. Gill has been in great form lately. As a captain, he will look to perform more and take India to victory in his captaincy debut. Gill is someone who can score runs on any surface, which he has also shown in the past. Hence, he is a bankable player to pick for your Dream11 team and can give you good points. Fans can also select him as the captain on fantasy platforms.

2. Riyan Parag

Riyan Parag IND vs ZIM
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Riyan Parag can be another key player for Team India in this IND vs ZIM series. He was at his best in the IPL 2024, and his last 6-7 months have been phenomenal. Can he take this form in his debut series? That will be the only question. But the way he matured as a batter is a good sign for India. Parag is also a handy spinner who can chip in with a few wickets in the middle. That’s why he can give you good points on fantasy platforms during IND vs ZIM matches.

3. Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma IND vs ZIM
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Abhishek Sharma is expected to get games because Yashasvi Jaiswal is unavailable for the first two matches. That’s where he can make a big impact in the game. Abhishek scored 484 runs at an unbelievable strike rate of 204.21 in the IPL 2024 and impressed everyone. He is also a good spinner, and he bowls regularly at the domestic level. He can give points in both departments and can be a good option as vice captain.

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

ICC T20I Team Rankings; World Champion India Leading The Chart With Huge Margin

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ICC T20I Team Rankings; World Champion India Leading The Chart With Huge Margin

ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings: The World Champions India are still the number one in the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings. The ICC have updated the latest ICC T20I Team Rankings and this post will walk you through the updated standings of the T20I Teams.

The International Cricket Council has updated the ICC T20I Rankings after the conclusion of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. India ended the T20 World Cup as the champions defeating the undefeated South Africa in the Finals.

India were in a drought for ICC trophies since 2013 and after 11 long years, India finally lifted an ICC trophy and the drought is over. In contrast, South Africa are yet to win any ICC Trophy. This was the first time when they reached the finals of the ICC T20 event.

IND vs SA 3 Big reasons why South Africa are favourites to win the T20 World Cup 2024 Final
IND vs SA: T20 World Cup 2024 Final

All and all, India are on the right corner taking the title home. The skipper Rohit Sharma, Former Skipper Virat Kohli, and All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja have announced their retirement on a high note and the Youngster will have to keep the legacy always up.

ICC T20I Team Rankings Details

Coming back to the ICC Rankings, India are still number one with a huge margin in numbers as well. India are at the top with a rating of 268 in a total of 55 matches.

India are followed by Australia, who are 12 rating points behind India. Australia are number two with a rating of 256 after their just-above-average performance.

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England were impressive after their poor start to the tournament. They reached the semifinals but got their match up against India and India were the toughest opponent in this tournament. They are third in the latest updated rankings with a rating of 253.

West Indies are ranked fourth with 252 ratings and they are followed by South Africa. The Proteas were exceptionally brilliant in the tournament. They went undefeated throughout the tournament and gave a tough fight to India in the finals. They are ranked fifth in the latest ICC T20I Team Rankings.

T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table after USA vs IRE, Pakistan ELIMINATED, India, USA Qualified for T20 World Cup Super 8s
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Pakistan are ranked seventh with a rating of 247. They even failed to qualify for the Super 8 of the tournament.

ICC T20I Team Standings

PosTeamMatchesPtsRating
01INDIA5514714268
02AUSTRALIA4010241256
03ENGLAND399876253
04WEST INDIES4611604252
05SOUTH AFRICA358777251
06NEW ZEALAND4912113247
07PAKISTAN4611097241
08SRI LANKA378508230
09BANGLADESH5011253225
10AFGHANISTAN398682223
11IRELAND479159195
12ZIMBABWE417878192
13SCOTLAND244606192
14NAMIBIA376965188
15NETHERLANDS213873184

READ: IND vs ZIM T20I Schedule, Full Squads, Venues, Timings, and Probable Playing 11s | India Tour Of Zimbabwe 2024

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MLC 2024 Full Schedule: Date, Fixture, Venue and Squad Details of Major League Cricket 2024

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MLC 2024 Full Schedule: Date, Fixture, Venue and Squad Details of Major League Cricket 2024

Major League Cricket 2024: The new format of T20 cricket is back in action once again. Major League Cricket (MLC) is slowly moving towards its second season. The tournament will start from 5th July and the final match will be played on 28th July.

The six teams will play a round-robin league format consisting of 21 matches. The first fifteen games will be played at Church Street Park and Grand Prairie Stadium. Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas will host the remaining six group matches as well as the knockout games.

Four out of six teams of MLC is owned by Indian Premier League franchise: MI New York (Mumbai Indians), Texas Super Kings (Chennai Super Kings), LA Knight Riders (Kolkata Knight Riders), and the Seattle Orcas (Delhi Capitals).

Down below is the main content: MLC 2024 Full Schedule: Date, Fixture, Venue and Squad Details of Major League Cricket 2024

MLC 2024 Full Schedule: Date, Fixture, Venue and Squad Details of Major League Cricket 2024
MLC 2024 Teams

MLC 2024 Full Schedule (Date, Fixture and Venue)

July 6: Seattle Orcas vs MI New York – Church Street Park, Morrsville

July 6: LA Knight Riders vs Texas Super Kings – Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas

July 7: MI New York vs Washington Freedom – Church Street Park, Morrsville

July 8: LA Knight Riders vs San Francisco Unicorns – Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas

July 9: Texas Super Kings vs Washington Freedom – Church Street Park, Morrsville

July 10: Seattle Orcas vs LA Knight Riders – Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas

July 11: Texas Super Kings vs San Francisco Unicorns – Church Street Park, Morrsville

July 12: Washington Freedom vs Seattle Orcas – Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas

July 13: Texas Super Kings vs MI New York – Church Street Park, Morrsville

July 14: San Francisco Unicorns vs LA Knight Riders – Church Street Park, Morrsville

July 15: LA Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom – Church Street Park, Morrsville

July 15: MI New York vs Texas Super Kings – Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas

July 16: San Francisco Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas – Church Street Park, Morrsville

July 17: Washington Freedom vs MI New York – Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas

July 18 :LA Knight Riders vs Seattle Orcas – Church Street Park, Morrsville

July 19: San Francisco Unicorns vs MI New York – Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas

July 20: Washington Freedom vs Texas Super Kings – Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas

July 21: Seattle Orcas vs San Francisco Unicorns – Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas

July 22: MI New York vs LA Knight Riders – Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas

July 23: Washington Freedom vs San Francisco Unicorns – Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas

July 24: Seattle Orcas vs Texas Super Kings – Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas

July 25: Playoff: Eliminator – Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas

July 26: Playoff: Qualifier – Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas

July 27: Playoff: Challenger – Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas

July 29: MLC 2024 Final – Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas

MLC 2024 Full Squad

LA Knight Riders

Saif Badar, Shakib Al Hasan, Chaitanya Bishnoi, Alex Carey, Unmukt Chand, Derone Davis, Corne Dry, Adithya Ganesh, Spencer Johnson, Ali Khan, Nitish Kumar, Josh Little, David Miller, Sunil Narine, Jason Roy, Andre Russell, Waqar Salamkheil, Matthew Tromp, Shadley Van Schalkwyk

San Francisco Unicorns

Corey Anderson, Abrar Ahmed, Finn Allen, Brody Couch, Pat Cummins, Jake Fraser Mcgurk, Karima Gore, Matt Henry, Jahmar Hamilton,Josh Inglis, Hassan Khan, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Carmi Le Roux, Liam Plunkett, Haris Rauf, Sherfane Rutherford, Matthew Short, Tajinder Singh

MI New York

Ehsan Adil, Trent Boult, Anrich Nortje, Dewald Brevis, Ruben Clinton, Tim David, Shayan Jahangir, Nosthush Kenjige, Rashid Khan, Monank Patel, Sunny Patel, Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, Kagiso Rabada, Heath Richards, Romario Shepherd, Steven Taylor, Rushil Ugarkar

Seattle Orcas

Hammad Azam, Michael Bracewell, Nauman Anwar, Nandre Burger, Quinton De Kock, Ayan Desai, Shubham Ranjane, Cameron Gannon, Shehan Jayasuriya, Aaron Jones, Zaman Khan, Heinrich Klaasen, Obed Mccoy, Wayne Parnell, Ryan Rickelton, Ali Sheikh, Harmeet Singh, Imad Wasim

Washington Freedom

Akhilesh Bodugum, Justin Dill, Mukhtar Ahmed, Amila Aponso, Jack Edwards, Lockie Ferguson, Andries Gous, Travis Head, Ian Holland, Akeal Hosein, Marco Jansen, Glenn Maxwell, Yasir Mohammad, Lahiru Milantha, Saurabh Netravalkar, Obus Pienaar, Rachin Ravindra, Steven Smith

Texas Super Kings

Faf Du Plessis, Naveen-Ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad, Devon Conway, Milind Kumar, Aiden Markram, Daryl Mitchell, Mohammad Mohsin, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Raj Nannan, Matheesha Pathirana, Mitchell Santner, Calvin Savage, Zia Shahzad, Cameron Stevenson, Marcus Stoinis, Joshua Tromp, Zia Ul-Haq

CHECK: 3 Opening Combinations India can try in Zimbabwe T20Is

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

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

It is time for the next international assignments for Team India. After winning the all-important ICC T20 World Cup 2024, they will now travel to Zimbabwe T20Is. This is a five-match T20I series which will start on July 6 (Saturday). This is a complete new side, which will be led by Shubman Gill. There are only three players who were part of the T20 World Cup 2024 winning side.

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

BCCI adds Harshit Rana, Sai Sudharsan and Jitesh Sharma for the first two games of the Zimbabwe T20Is

BCCI names two debutants to replace Dube Arshdeep and Samson for first two Zimbabwe T20I
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The three names which have been included are Harshit Rana, Sai Sudharsan, and Jitesh Sharma. Harshit will be the fast bowler, replacing Arshdeep. The right-arm pacer recently had a brilliant IPL 2024 with Kolkata Knight Riders, who won the title. Harshit bowled well throughout the tournament. Furthermore, India have replaced Jaiswal with another left-hander opener, Sudharsan.

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

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

All five matches will be played at Harare Sports Club, Harare. It is a great opportunity for all these youngsters. India will be looking to find the ideal replacements for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja, who have retried from T20Is. The next T20 World Cup is all set to take place in India in 2026, and some of these players will be part of that event.

Also Read: 3 Opening Combinations India can try in Zimbabwe T20Is

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule, Team, Venue, Time Table, PDF, Point Table, Ranking & Winning Prediction

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule, Team, Venue, Time Table, PDF, Point Table, Ranking & Winning Prediction

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to be played between 19 February to 9 March 2025. Initially cancelled after the 2017 edition, the ICC Champions Trophy is set to return in 2025. The ICC decided to revive the tournament to provide more international competitions in the ODI format. The 2025 edition will be held in Pakistan, marking the country’s first major international tournament since co-hosting the 1996 Cricket World Cup.

2025 ICC Champions Trophy

Dates: 19 February – 9 March 2025
Administrator(s): International Cricket Council
Cricket format: One Day International
Tournament format(s): Round-robin and Knockout
Host(s): Pakistan
Participants: 8
Matches: 15
Official website: ICC Champions Trophy

Schedule

Semi-finals:

  • 5 March 2025: Group A Winner (A1) vs. Group B Runner-up (B2)
  • 6 March 2025: Group B Winner (B1) vs. Group A Runner-up (A2)

Final:

  • 9 March 2025: Winners of the semi-finals

Host Selection

Pakistan was confirmed as the host on 16 November 2021 during the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. This will be a significant event for Pakistan, showcasing its ability to host international cricket after the disruption caused by the 2009 terrorist attacks on the Sri Lanka national cricket team.

Qualification

Eight teams will participate, including Pakistan as the host and the top seven teams from the 2023 Cricket World Cup group stage. Notably, Sri Lanka failed to qualify, while Afghanistan will make its first appearance in the tournament.

Qualified Teams:

  • Pakistan (Host)
  • Afghanistan
  • Australia
  • Bangladesh
  • England
  • India
  • New Zealand
  • South Africa

Venues

Three venues are proposed for the tournament. India’s matches are scheduled to be played in Lahore due to political and security considerations.

  • Karachi
  • Lahore
  • Rawalpindi

PDF Download

You can download the ICC Champions Trophy Scheduled PDF here.

ICC Champions Trophy Winners and Results History

ICC Champions Trophy
ICC Champions Trophy
YearHost Nation(s)Final VenueWinnerResultRunner-up
1998BangladeshBangabandhu National Stadium, DhakaSouth Africa248/6 (47 overs)West Indies
2000KenyaGymkhana Club Ground, NairobiNew Zealand265/6 (49.4 overs)India
2002Sri LankaR. Premadasa Stadium, ColomboIndia, Sri LankaCo-champions declared–
2004EnglandThe Oval, LondonWest Indies218/8 (48.5 overs)England
2006IndiaBrabourne Stadium, MumbaiAustralia116/2 (28.1 overs)West Indies
2009South AfricaSuperSport Park, CenturionAustralia206/4 (45.2 overs)New Zealand
2013England, WalesEdgbaston Cricket Ground, BirminghamIndia129/7 (20 overs)England
2017EnglandThe Oval, LondonPakistan338/4 (50 overs)India
2025PakistanTo Be DecidedTBDTBDTBD
2029IndiaTBDTBDTBDTBD

Note: The results for the 2025 and 2029 editions are currently to be determined (TBD) as the tournaments have not yet taken place.

ODI Teams rankings

Here are the ODI teams rankings.

RankTeamRating Points
1India122
2Australia116
3South Africa112
4Pakistan106
5New Zealand101
6England95
7Bangladesh86
8Afghanistan80

These rankings are based on the current ODI ratings for each team.

Reference

  1. ODI Teams Ranking – https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/team-rankings/mens/odi
  2. Venue – https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pcb-propose-three-venues-for-2025-champions-trophy-1431403
  3. 2025 ICC Champions Trophy and History – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_ICC_Champions_Trophy
  4. ICC Events – https://www.icc-cricket.com/about/events/icc-events/icc-champions-trophy

3 Opening Combinations India can try in Zimbabwe T20Is

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3 Opening Combinations India can try in Zimbabwe T20Is

Team India have made history and lifted the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Now, the Indian team will travel to Zimbabwe for the five-match T20 series. The first game will kick off on July 6 (Saturday) at Harare Sports Club, Harare. The Indian team have sent a second-string team, and Shubman Gill will be leading this side.

This will be a great opportunity for the young players because, with Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja retiring from T20Is, the Men in Blue will be looking for their backup. So these young players can grab the chance they have in front of them. Here we will talk about three possible combinations that the Indian team will try in the five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe.

Three Opening Combinations India can pick in the five-match T20I series

1. Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal

3 Opening Combinations India can try in Zimbabwe T20Is
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Shubman Gill will be the captain, so there is a certainty that he will be playing in the game. He is expected to be the first-choice opener. But Yashasvi Jaiswal is expected to be his partner. The combo of Gill and Jaiswal will give India the left-hand and right-hand combinations at the top. Both did well in the IPL, and it will be a great combination. Gill can play as an anchor, and Jaiswal can take the bowlers away.

2. Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad

Another proven combination that the Indian team can go with in the Zimbabwe T20Is is Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad. These two are excellent batters and like to take the game deep. Both can change gears when required, which sets a platform for the other players. Gaikwad has brilliant numbers in his limited T20I career and is a proven player who is very consistent at the top of the level.

3. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal

With Virat Kohli not available and Rishabh Pant rested, India need someone at No. 3. That’s where we might see Shubman Gill taking more responsibility and coming to bat at No. 3. He can give the chance to Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top. It will be another good opening combination because both are different kinds of players. Gaikwad can play at a good rate, while Jaiswal can take on the bowling.

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