The 2024 edition of the Pakistan Super League came to an exciting end on March 18 as Shadab Khan?s Islamabad United defeated Mohammed Rizwan?s Multan Sultans by two wickets, and the game was a last-ball thriller. With PSL 2024 done and dusted, the focus now shifts to the preparations of Pakistan for the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup in June.



Before the commencement of the 2024 T20 World Cup on June 2, the Pakistan national cricket team will play a total of 10 T20 international matches against England and New Zealand. The matches against these two world-class teams will prove to be really important in terms of finalizing the Pakistan 2024 T20 World Cup squad. The Shaheen have failed to lift the T20 World Cup trophy since their famous win in 2009, and they would be looking to go one step ahead this time around as they finished as the runners-up in 2022.



All the participating nations must submit their 15-member squad by the last week of April, as the tournament is scheduled to start in June. This article will provide you with information regarding Pakistan?s predicted 15-member squad for the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup.



Pakistan?s last T20 World Cup campaign was full of ups and downs, as they lost against Zimbabwe and India in the group stage games, before going on to win three games on the trot, which allowed them to qualify for the semi-finals. They defeated Kane Williamson-led New Zealand in the semis but fell short against Jos Buttler?s England by five wickets in the final.



Since their defeat against England in the final of the 2022 T20 World Cup, the Shaheens have gone on to play 16 T20 International games, but the upcoming 10 T20 International matches will decide the fate of some players. The likes of Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammed Rizwan, Shadab Khan and Naseem Shah are pretty much confirmed to board Pakistan?s flight to the West Indies and USA for this year's World Cup. Beyond these five names, not a lot of players are considered to have their spots fixed for the 2024 T20 World Cup but Fakhar Zaman and Iftikhar Ahmed are likely to be picked.



A lot of news has surrounded Pakistan Cricket these days as some players have decided to reverse their retirements. Spin bowling All - Rounder Imad Wasim, who had a pretty good PSL 2024 on March 23, announced his decision to come out of retirement and made himself available for Pakistan for the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup. He retired from International Cricket in November 2023 but Shaheen Shah Afridi convinced him to come out of retirement.&nbsp;



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?He (Shaheen Shah Afridi) called me after I decided to retire but I told that we will talk about this after the end of PSL 2024?, Imad Wasim said.



?I am delighted to announce that, following my meeting with Pakistan Cricket Board officials, I have reconsidered my decision to retire and am happy to declare my availability for Pakistan for the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup.I would like to thank the Pakistan Cricket Board for reposing trust in me and I will give my best to bring success for my country. Pakistan comes first for me!? Imad Wasim wrote on his X handle.



Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi wanted seamer Mohammad Amir to reverse his retirement decision and play in the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup, and his wish has been granted as Mohammed Amir decided to come out of retirement on March 24 and made himself available for selection for the 2024 T20 World Cup.



?I still dream to play cricket for Pakistan. Some positive discussions took place between the Pakistan Cricket Board officials and myself, and they made me feel that Pakistan Cricket needs me and that I can still play cricket for Pakistan.? Amir wrote on his X handle.



Mohammed Amir was in fabulous form in the recently concluded PSL 2024. Given the form he is in and the experience he carries, it's almost certain that he will be picked in Pakistan?s 15-member squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup. It will be a joy for the Pakistani fans to witness the trio of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammed Amir, and Naseem Shah handing the pace bowling unit of the Shaheens in the 2024 T20 World Cup.



The upcoming ten T20 international matches will be really important for the likes of Azam Khan, Saim Ayub, and Mohammed Haris as some good innings and a good wicket-taking spell can help these players secure their spots in the Pakistan World Cup squad.



Last month, the central contract of pacer Haris Rauf was terminated by the PCB due to his refusal to participate in Pakistan's test series against Australia since the test matches clashed with the matches of the Big Bash League. But on March 24th, the PCB reinstated the central contract of the 30-year-old, meaning that Rauf will be available for selection for the 2024 T20 World Cup.



Recently, a UAE cricketer of Pakistani origin, Usman Khan, was called up by the PCB for the training camp, which is currently ongoing and will end on April 8th.



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For now, Usman Khan is registered as a United Arab Emirates cricketer, but it remains to be seen whether the PCB can make a deal with the UAE Cricket Board to allow Usman Khan to represent Pakistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup.



Recently, Babar Azam was reappointed as the white ball captain of Pakistan, replacing Shaheen Shah Afridi in that position. There's a lot of controversy regarding this news, but Pakistani fans would be hoping that under the leadership of Babar Azam, the Men in Green would hopefully go on to lift their second T20 World Cup trophy.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan's predicted 15 member squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup</h3>



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Babar Azam (Captain), Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Amir, Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Iftikhar Ahmed, Usama Mir, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (if he switches his cricket board), Haseebullah Khan, and Azam Khan.



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Pakistan's predicted 15-member squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup

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Pakistan's Men's National Cricket Team captain Babar Azam held a press conference on Wednesday where he provided an update regarding the Men in Green?s squad for the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup which is set to commence from 1st June at the Grand Prairie Stadium of Texas, USA.



Babar who recently got reappointed as the white ball captain of the Shaheens last month, will be seen leading the National team in the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup and this World Cup is going to be his third one as a captain.



During the press conference, the 29 year old was asked whether the squad that has been selected for the five match T20i series against New Zealand will be the one which will board the flight to the West Indies and the USA or if some changes are going to be made to which the Pakistan Captain replied that there's a lot of time for the World Cup and the squad will be finalized soon.



?Currently, our focus is on the series against New Zealand but a similar squad will be picked for the 2024 T20 World Cup. You never know what will happen next because there's a lot of time left for the T20 World Cup,? Babar said in the press conference.



?We are going to have time to make alterations to the squad even after announcing it. There are no players currently who are guaranteed to make the squad for the World Cup. We will give our best efforts to select the best possible squad which can perform well at the 2024 T20 World Cup,? Babar Azam added.



Arch rivals India and Pakistan will be competing against each other in the most awaited match of this year on 9th of June at New York?s Eisenhower Park.



This year's mega event, which is set to commence from 1st June, has seen some changes being made in the format as the 20 participating teams will be divided into four groups of five teams each. <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/">Pakistan</a> and India are part of Group A, along with Canada, Ireland and the USA.



Defending Champions England are a&nbsp; part of Group B, which consists of Namibia, arch rivals Australia, Scotland, and Oman. Group C consists of Afghanistan,the co-hosts West Indies, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Uganda, while Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are a part of Group D along with Nepal, South Africa and the Netherlands.



The teams that manage to finish in the top two of each group will qualify for the Super Eight stage, where the qualified teams will get divided into two groups, which will consist of four teams each. The Super 8 draw will be decided on the basis of the pre-tournament seedings of the participating teams, and their finishing positions of 1st and 2nd in the group stage will not be considered for the Super 8 draw. Each participating team will have a fixed group for the Super 8 stage at the start of the tournament.



The teams that finish in the top 2 of their respective Super-8 groups will qualify for the Semi-Finals, and the winners of Semi-Finals 1 &amp; 2 will compete against each other in the Final of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup.



The two Semi finals will take place on 26th and 27th of June in the cities of Guyana and Trinidad respectively while the blockbuster ?Final) of the World - Cup will be played on 29th June in Barbados.



England are the reigning champions after their famous victory in the 2022 T20 World Cup final against Pakistan in Australia.



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Babar Azam on Pakistan's squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup

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Pakistan's former captain and fast bowler Waqar Younis has named his squad of the Men in Green for the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup which is set to start from 1st in the West Indies and the United States of America.



Waqar, who played 349 international games for the Shaheens, reflected on which players should board Pakistan's flight for the West Indies and the USA as the players will be anticipated to play an important role in helping the Shaheens lift their second T20 World Cup trophy.



Currently playing the role of the commentator in the ongoing five match T20i series between New Zealand and Pakistan, the 52 year old was asked which players he will pick for the T20 World Cup.



?In my opinion, provided all the players are fit, the likes of Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub will be the openers alongisde skipper Babar Azam. Mohammad Rizwan and Usman khan should handle the middle order duties for Pakistan. Usman must go to the West Indies and the USA for the World Cup at any cost. He's a really good player and will provide the balance and flexibility the team needs,? Waqar said.



?For the role of the backup wicket - keeper, I will pick Azam Khan. Even though he?s not playing against New Zealand currently, he should definitely be in the squad as he is a proven match winner and has performed well in the PSL. Talking about the finisher, Iftikhar Ahmed is an automatic choice for that role as currently there's no other better finisher than him in the country,? he added.



?In terms of the spinners, Shadab Khan is an automatic pick and the duo of Imad Wasim and Usama mir will be the other spinners. I feel that our team will need a mystery spinner as well and Abrar Ahmed can play that role perfectly. He has performed well in the series against New Zealand and he will provide a lot of variety to captain Babar in the World Cup.?



?Lastly, I will pick four fast bowlers for our team and they include Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf and Mohammad Amir. Shaheen will lead the bowling attack and with the return of Amir, this pace bowling attack will be one of the most feared bowling attacks in the entire tournament,? he concluded.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan's Squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup predicted by Waqar Younis</h3>



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Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (Captain), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan (WK), Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Mohammad Amir.



Pakistan is a part of Group A alongside India, Canada, United States and Ireland. The most awaited clash of this year Pakistan vs India will be played on the 9th of June at New York's Nassau County International Cricket Stadium.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2024 T20 World Cup Groups</h3>



Group A: India, Ireland, Canada, Pakistan and the United States of America (co - hosts)



Group B: England, Namibia, Scotland, Australia and Oman.



Group C: New Zealand, Afghanistan, Uganda, West Indies (co-hosts) and Papua New Guinea.



Group D: South Africa, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Netherlands.



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Pakistan's Squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup predicted by Waqar Younis

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will be announcing Pakistan?s Men's National Cricket Team's squad for the series against England and Ireland, along with the T20 World Cup squad, in about a day?s time.



According to numerous media reports, a squad of 18 players will be chosen for the England and the Ireland series.



Each team has to mandatorily announce their 2024 T20 World Cup squad by the 1st of May and the participating nations will be allowed to make changes till the 25th of May. Post 25th May, the teams will have to take the permission of the ICC in order to make changes in their squads.



Before Pakistan?s T20i series against Ireland, the Pakistan Cricket Board is anticipated to hold a training camp for the national team. The Shaheens will be playing a total of three T20 International games against Ireland and four games against England in May ahead of the T20 World Cup



The Men in Green, under the leadership of Babar Azam will be leaving for Ireland on 7th May. Post the conclusion of the Ireland series they will travel to England for their final T20i assignment and then they will directly fly to the United States from England.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan's schedule of the upcoming games:</h3>



Ireland tour



10th May, 1st T20i at Clontarf



12th May, 2nd T20i at Clontarf&nbsp;



14th May, 3rd T20i at Clontarf&nbsp;



England tour



22nd May, 1st T20i at Leeds



25th May, 2nd T20i at Birmingham&nbsp;



28th May, 3rd T20i at Cardiff&nbsp;



30th May, 4th T20i at The Oval



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6th June, USA vs Pakistan, Dallas



9th June, India vs Pakistan, New York



11th June, Canada vs Pakistan, New York&nbsp;



16th June, Ireland vs Pakistan, Lauderhill

Pakistan's squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup will be revealed on this day

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IND vs ENG 4th T20I: In a match that swung like a pendulum, both teams fought tooth and nail in a contest filled with twists and turns. India have defeated England in the 4th T20I by 15 runs and won the 17th T20I series in a row. 
India’s early collapse left them gasping for breath, but a remarkable fightback brought them back into the game, thanks to two key players. England, chasing a challenging target, seemed to be in control until a sudden shift changed the course of the match. With wickets falling in clusters, the momentum shifted again and again. As the final overs approached, it was anyone’s game. 
<h2>IND vs ENG 4th T20I Match Summary</h2>
For the first time in the series, Jos Buttler made the right call at the toss and opted to bowl first after winning the flip of the coin. They had two changes - Mahmood for Wood, and Bethell for Smith. Meanwhile, for India, Rinku Singh was fit and available so there were going to be some changes to the squad. Arshdeep came in place of Shami, Rinku came in for Jurel, and Shivam Dube came in for Washington Sundar. 
INDIA Playing11: Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy
ENGLAND Playing11: Philip Salt(w), Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler(c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood
<h2>India Innings- 181/9 (20 Overs)</h2>
The Indian innings began on a shaky note, as early wickets put the team under pressure. Sanju Samson, the opener, was dismissed cheaply for just 1 run, followed by Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav, who both fell for ducks in the same over. This was the first time Saqib Mahmood played against India in India and he made the most with three wickets in his first over. The scoreboard showed a fragile 12/3 after just 2 overs, leaving the middle order to rebuild.
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It was a daunting situation, but Abhishek Sharma rose to the occasion, playing a spirited knock. He added 29 runs, providing some stability before falling to Rashid. Despite the early collapse, Sharma’s contribution offered a glimmer of hope.
As wickets continued to fall, it was Rinku Singh who took charge next. His 30 runs came at a steady pace, keeping the innings afloat amid the tumbling wickets. However, with the loss of Rinku, Hardik Pandya stepped in and took charge. His aggressive knock of 53 off 30 balls injected much-needed momentum into the innings.
Pandya, known for his flair, played some brilliant shots, taking on the bowlers with confidence. But as he was dismissed at 166/6, the task of reaching a competitive total seemed daunting again.
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In the final overs, Shivam Dube kept the hopes alive, contributing another vital 53 runs. With his resilience and some decent contributions from the middle order, the Indian team recovered from the early collapse and put forth a competitive total of 182 runs.
The innings ended at 181/9, with the team left to reflect on a few crucial missed opportunities. The loss of wickets in quick succession early on severely hampered their progress, making it difficult to post a bigger total. The standout performances of Pandya and Dube were overshadowed by the fragility at the top, leaving India with a comparatively easier target to defend.
England Innings- 
England Started with Salt and Duckett and they just smashed all Indian bowlers to all parts of the ground in the first powerplay. Ben Duckett just went furious with an over 200 Strike rate in the first 6 overs losing his wicket on the last ball of the powerplay. Before that, he smashed 39 runs off just 18 balls. Phil Salt was equally aggressive, smoking four boundaries in the powerplay but fell against Axar Patel in the very next over after the powerplay.
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Buttler went back soon in the 8th over and India were back in the game in the span of just 10 balls after the powerplay. Livingstone and Brook played out the tough session and the pressure started to build. Harshit Rana, the concussion substitute in for Shivam Dube got Liam Livingstone in the second ball of his first over. 
Harry Brook took the charge and started the counterattack. He took Harshit Rana on for 18 runs in the 14th over but couldn't do it for long as Varun Chakravarthy got him just after the completion of his half-century. England were in all sorts of trouble as Bryden Carse also lost his wicket in the same over. 
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Harshit Rana again struck in his third over and took Bethell out of the game. Soon, Bishnoi got Archer and England were 8 down for 146 runs. They still needed 36 runs off 18 balls. Harshit bowled a tight 19th over and it was all over for England in the last over when Arshdeep Singh got Saqib Mahmood and England were bowled out for 166 runs. The picture was looking pretty clear after the 18th over and Harshit Rana made it obvious that India wins the series.
INDIA won the match by 15 runs

India's stunning recovery from 12/3 to post 181/9 was enough to defend against England, who fell short at 166, losing by 15 runs. Harshit Rana, the debutant rose to the moment and India won a thriller.

India fought back brilliantly after early setbacks, while England's chase crumbled under pressure from spinners, handing India a narrow victory.

INDIA beat ENGLAND by 15 Runs! Debutant Harshit Rana Stars and India Registered 17th T20I Series Win in Row

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WPL 2025: The third season of the Women's Premier League is set to commence on January 15, with five teams ready to compete for the prestigious trophy. Each franchise has assembled a strong squad, and here are the announced squads and captains.
The auction, held on 15 December, was a mini-auction and 19 players got a sign on cheques on their hands from five franchises. Below is the list of full squads and captains of all teams:
<h2>WPL 2025 All Captains and Squads</h2>
<h3>All Teams and Capitains </h3>
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<td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td>
<td>Smriti Mandhana</td>
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<td>Mumbai Indians</td>
<td>Harmanpreet Kaur</td>
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<td>Delhi Capitals</td>
<td>Meg Lanning</td>
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<td>UP Warriorz</td>
<td>Alyssa Healy</td>
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<td>Gujarat Giants</td>
<td>Beth Mooney</td>
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<h2>All Squads of WPL 2025</h2>
<h3>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</h3>
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Smriti Mandhana, Sabbineni Meghana, Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Sophie Devine, Renuka Singh, Sophie Molineux, Ekta Bisht, Kate Cross, Kanika Ahuja, Danni Wyatt (traded), Prema Rawat, Joshitha VJ, Raghvi Bist, Jagravi Pawar
<h3>UP Warriorz</h3>
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Alyssa Healy, Anjali Sarvani, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia McGrath, Vrinda Dinesh, Saima Thakor, Poonam Khemnar, Gouher Sultana, Chamari Athapaththu, Uma Chetry, Arushi Goel, Kranti Goud, Alana King
<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/wpl-2025-schedule-pdf-download-women-s-premier-league-2025-all-teams-fixtures-in-one-pdf/#google_vignette">CLICK HERE FOR THE WPL 2025 Full Schedule and PDF Download</a>
<h3>Mumbai Indians</h3>
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Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Jintimani Kalita, Natalie Sciver, Pooja Vastrakar, Saika Ishaque, Yastika Bhatia, Shabnim Ismail, Amandeep Kaur, S. Sajana, Keerthana, Nadine de Klerk, G. Kamalini, Sanskriti Gupta, Akshita Maheshwari
<h3>Delhi Capitals</h3>
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Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen, Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning, Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav, Shafali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepthi, Taniyaa Bhatia, Titas Sadhu, Annabel Sutherland, Nandini Kashyap, N Charani, Sarah Bryce, Niki Prasad
<h3>Gujarat Giants</h3>
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Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt, Shabnam Shakil, Tanuja Kanwer, Phoebe Litchfield, Meghna Singh, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra, Mannat Kashyap, Bharti Fulmali, Sayali Satghare, Deandra Dottin, Simran Shaikh, Danielle Gibson, Prakashika Naik
BOLD players are the latest buys of the teams

The third season of WPL 2025 begins on January 15, featuring five competitive teams. A mini-auction on December 15 added 19 players. Here are the full squads and captains for all teams.

WPL 2025 kicks off on January 15. Teams finalized squads in a mini-auction, signing 19 players. Check full team lists.

WPL 2025 All Teams Captains and Squads

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Ranji Trophy 2025: The Ranji Trophy matches have grabbed the attention of people all over India, and everyone is extremely excited to watch this tournament. Some of the biggest names in cricket, such as Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Kuldeep Yadav, are participating, and fans are eagerly waiting to see their performances. 
 Virat Kohli has not been in form for quite some time, and this tournament presents him with a golden opportunity to regain his rhythm. He will play his first match against Railways, marking his return to the tournament after 13 years, with his last appearance being in 2012. 
 This will also help all the players get good practice for the upcoming ODI series and the Champions Trophy, where their contributions will be crucial. So, let’s start today’s article and explore all the details related to this event.
<h2 dir="ltr">Virat Kohli’s Batting Order - Ranji Trophy 2025</h2>
Virat Kohli is fully prepared to bat at the No. 4 position in this game. He is playing for the Delhi team, which is being led by captain Ayush Badoni. Badoni has confirmed that Kohli will indeed be batting at No. 4. 
 This match is being played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, and Kohli’s performance here is crucial as it will help him prepare for his upcoming international fixtures and perform well in important matches ahead.
<h2 dir="ltr">Increase Of Audience</h2>
The Ranji Trophy 2025 tournament has generated a lot of hype, as audience interest has significantly increased due to the participation of several top-tier players who are already part of the Indian national team. 
 Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2025-schedule-team-venue-time-table-pdf-points-table-ranking-winning-predictions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL 2025 Schedule</a>
As a result, the Mumbai Cricket Association has enhanced security measures and increased seating capacity to accommodate the growing audience. Matches featuring players like Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal are expected to attract larger crowds. Similarly, Virat Kohli's matches are likely to witness a massive turnout, with fans coming to support him.
<h2 dir="ltr">Some More Big Names At This Tournament</h2>
All the other players are also fully prepared for the Ranji Trophy 2025. Assam’s Riyan Parag is making a comeback, while Ravindra Jadeja, who took 12 wickets against Delhi in a previous match, is also set to play. 
Additionally, Hyderabad’s Mohammed Siraj is ready to join his squad. The final rounds of the tournament are expected to be highly important and thrilling, as the audience interest has skyrocketed, and fans are eagerly waiting for the performances.

Ranji Trophy 2025: The Ranji Trophy matches have grabbed the attention of people all over India, and everyone is extremely excited to watch this tournament.

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Ranji Trophy 2025 : All Eyes On Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Kuldeep Yadav

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India Cricket Team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will be getting the Men's Cricketer of the Year award during the BCCI annual awards. The BCCI Naman Annual Awards are all set to take place in Mumbai on Saturday (1st February). 
Jasprit Bumrah will be receiving the prestigious award because of his exceptional performance with the ball in 2024. He was Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup 2024, where he picked up 15 wickets, and also was the leading wicket-taker in Tests with 71 wickets to his name. 
Another holder of the major award will be India Women's cricketer Smriti Mandhana, who will be getting the BCCI's Women's Cricketer of the Year award. The opening batter was at her best with the bat as she mustered over 700 runs in ODIs in 2024 and was the leading run-getter for the team. 
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also will be honouring Ravichandran Ashwin with a special award. The off-spinner recently retired from international cricket and ended his career as one of the best players for the India Cricket Team. 
The best debut of the year award will be going to India batter Sarfaraz Khan for his heroics in his maiden game for India. He played his first match against England in the Test series and slammed a terrific half-century, and following that, he has been a consistent member of the team. Batting great Sachin Tendulkar will be presented with the lifetime achievement award for his contributions. 
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<h2>Full list of award winners at the BCCI annual awards </h2>
Here's the full list of award winners at the BCCI annual awards:
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Award 2023-24
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Winner
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Team / State Association
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1
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Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Best Woman Cricketer (Jr Domestic) of 2023-24
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Ishwari Awasare
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Maharashtra
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2
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Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Best Woman Cricketer (Sr Domestic) of 2023-24 (Sr Women One Day) |
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Priya Mishra
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Delhi
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3
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Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U16) Vijay Merchant Trophy in 2023-24
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Hemchudeshan Jeganathan
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Tamil Nadu
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4
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Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U16) Vijay Merchant Trophy in 2023-24
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Lakshya Raichan dani
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Uttarakhand
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5
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M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U 19) Cooch Behar Trophy in 2023-24
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Vishnu Bhardwaj|
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Madh ya Pradesh
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6
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M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U19) Cooch Behar Trophy in 2023-24
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Kavya Teotia
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Uttar Pradesh
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7
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M.A Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U23) Col. CK Nayu du Trophy in 2023-24 - Plate Group
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Neizekho Rupreo
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Nagaland
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8
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M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U23) Col. CK Nayudu Trophy in 2023-24 - Elite Group
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P Vidyuth
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Tamil Nadu
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9
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MA Chidambar am Trophy: Highest Run Getter in U23 Col CK Nayudu Trophy in 2023-24 - Plate Group
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Hem Chetri
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Nagaland
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10
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M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U23) Col. C K Nayudu Trophy in 2023-24 - Elite Group
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Aneesh KV
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Karnataka
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11
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Madhavrao Scindia Award Highest wicket-taker in the Ranji Trophy in 2023-24 - Plate Group
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Mohit Jangra
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Mizor am
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12
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Madhavrao Scindia Award: Highest Wicket-Taker In The Ranji Trophy in 2023-24 - Elite Group
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Tanay Thyagarajan
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Hyderabad
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13
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Madhavrao Scindia Award: Highest Run Getter In The Ranji Trophy in 2023-24 - Plate Group
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Agni Chopra
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Mizoram
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14
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Madhavrao Scindia Award: Highest Run Getter In The Ranji Trophy in 2023-24 - Elite Group
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Ricky Bhui
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Andhra Pradesh
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15
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Lala Amarnath Award for the Best All-Rounder In Domestic Limited-Overs Competitions, 2023-24
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Shashank Singh
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Chhattisgarh
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16
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Lala Amarnath Award for the Best All-Rounder in the Ranji Trophy, 2023-24
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Tanush Kotian
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Mumbai
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17
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Best Umpire In Domestic Cricket in 2023-24
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Akshay Totre
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18
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Best Performance in BCCI Domestic Tournaments of 2023-24
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Mumbai Cricket Association
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19
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Highest Wickets in One Day Internationals - 2023-24 - Women
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Deepti Sharma
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20
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Highest Run Getter in One Day Internationals -202 3-24- Women
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Smriti Mandhana
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21
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Best International Debut-Women
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Asha Sobhana
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22
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Best International Debut - Men
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Sarfaraz Khan
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23
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Best International Cricketer - Women
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Smriti Mandhana
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24
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Polly Umrigar Award Best International Cricketer - Men
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Jasprit Bumrah
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25
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BCCI Special Award
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Ravichandran Ashwin
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26
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Col. C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award
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Sachin Tendulkar
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Jasprit Bumrah will be receiving the prestigious award because of his exceptional performance with the ball in 2024.

India Cricket Team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will be getting the Men's Cricketer of the Year award during the BCCI annual awards.

Revealed - Full list of award winners at the BCCI annual awards; Jasprit Bumrah to get major honour, no reward for Rohit, Kohli

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Former India wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik is having a great time in the ongoing SA20 2025 for the Paarl Royals. The wicketkeeper batter played his best innings in the tournament on Thursday (30th January) against Joburg Super Kings at The Wanderers Stadium, in Johannesburg. 
Dinesh Karthik had a great outing with the bat for his team and helped his team post a fighting total on the board. The keeper-batter slammed a magnificent half-century and entertained the crowd both in South Africa as well as back home in India with his power-hitting. 
The highlight of Dinesh Karthik's innings was the three sixes that he hit on three balls against Wihan Lubbe in Paarl Royals' 13th over. He hit the first six on a free hit as he went down on the knees and hit a slog sweep into the deep mid-wicket stands for a massive six. 
On the next ball, Lubbe bowled a short ball, which Dinesh Karthik made full use of. He pulled the ball over deep square leg for his second consecutive six and put the spinner under pressure. Then on the next ball, the keeper-batter again was on his knees and played a slog sweep, which went over mid-wicket into the crowd. 
You can see the video at the end of the article: 
Dinesh Karthik played a sensational innings of 53 runs off 39 balls. He batted with a strike rate of over 135 and also slammed 4 fours and 3 sixes in his innings. Thanks to his effort with the bat, Paarl Royals posted a fighting total of 150 runs on the board. 
His effort, however, went in vain as Joburg Super Kings chased the target with 7 wickets in hand. Faf du Plessis was the star with the bat for his team as he played an innings of 87 runs off 55 balls. He batted with a strike rate of 158 and slammed 4 fours and 7 sixes to take his team home.
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<h2>Watch: Dinesh Karthik hits a hat-trick of sixes against Wihan Lubbe in the game between Joburg Super Kings and Paarl Royals</h2>

Dinesh Karthik had a great outing with the bat for his team and helped his team post a fighting total on the board.

Former India wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik is having a great time in the ongoing SA20 2025 for the Paarl Royals