<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Age:</td><td>32</td></tr><tr><td>Born:</td><td>3 January 1989,&nbsp;Hillingdon, London, England</td></tr><tr><td>Playing Role:</td><td>Batsman</td></tr><tr><td>Batting Style:</td><td>Right-handed</td></tr><tr><td>Bowling Style:</td><td>Right-arm&nbsp;medium</td></tr><tr><td>Playing for Teams:</td><td><a href="https://www.ecb.co.uk/">England cricket team</a>,?<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2021-full-players-list-of-sunrisers-hyderabad/">Sunrise Hyderabad</a>, Nottinghamshire cricket team</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Alex Hales



Alexander Daniel Hales?is an English cricket player. He is a right-handed opening batsman who presently plays for?Nottinghamshire. He made his?One Day International?debut?against India?in August 2014 and his?Test cricket?debut?against South Africa?in December 2015. His attacking style has made him one of the best?Twenty20?batsmen in the world. Hales is the first English batsman to score a T20I century. He is also the first batsman to be dismissed for 99 in an ODI and a?T20I.



Know more about Alex Hales on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Hales">Wikipedia</a>

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IPL 2021: Shane Bond backs Alex Hales to get an IPL contract in 2021.



Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021: The right-handed English Cricketer, Alex Hales has been out of the International format since April 2019. Even though he is not the part of England?s national side, Hales has proved that he is worth noting for the IPL contract. In the recently concluded Big Bash League, Hales playing for Sydney Thunders emerged as the highest run-getter for his side.



New Zealand former pacer and Sydney Thunders head coach, Shane Bond has backed the right-handed batsman to get the IPL contract in the coming IPL 2021 auctions. The auctions of the IPL 2021 are scheduled to take place on 18th February in Chennai.



Interestingly, Shane Bond is one of the prominent members of the Mumbai Indians management. Bond praised the English cricketer for his batting in the BBL and said he is batting better than ever.



Alex Hales was earlier picked up by Mumbai Indians in 2015 IPL but didn?t feature in a single game for the side.?



?He?s playing as well as I have ever seen him. We have a good team in Mumbai, but he?d give me a few shakes if we came up against him. It?s a great time to showcase your skills in the BBL (given the IPL auction is soon after). I always enjoy the auction; it can be a very exciting and life-changing night for a few people,? Bond said to cricket.com.au.



<h2>Alex Hales BBL 10 stats:</h2>



In the Big Bash League season 10, Alex Hales for Sydney Thunders did 15 outings in which he amassed 543 runs at an impressive strike rate of 161.61. He even smashed a century in the season to power Sydney Thunders to the finals.



If Hales gets a contract by Mumbai Indians, he can pair alongside with Quinton de Kock for a strong opening. Hales didn't play a single international game for the last two years after he was caught of using recreational drugs.



Talking about the IPL auction, Shane Bond said, its completely random and anything can happen that day.



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IPL 2021: Shane Bond backs Alex Hales to get an IPL contract in 2021

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IPL 2021: 3 Players KKR might target in IPL 2021 auctions.



Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021: The two times champions of the IPL have been in a constant debacle since the last two years. The 2020 IPL was no less, KKR failed to capitalise on the starts they got and had to do a lot of permutation and combination to seal the playoffs berth. However, they could not qualify due to lack of points at the end on playoffs.



The Knights will be keen on changing their feat and perform their best in the upcoming season of IPL. KKR mid-season changed the leadership as Dinesh Karthik stepped down and Eoin Morgan was appointed as the skipper.



In the coming season, KKR decided to go with the majority of the previous squad and have not released many cricketers. It will be interesting to watch their picks in the IPL 2021 auctions that are scheduled for 18th February in Chennai.



In this article, we will discuss three players KKR might target in the IPL 2021 auctions.



<h2>3 Players KKR might target in IPL 2021 auctions:</h2>



<h2>Alex Hales:</h2>



Opening was the issue for KKR last time they came out to play at UAE. Shubman Gill along with Sunil Narine didn?t work out for them. They can opt for Alex Hales who has been in tremendous form lately.&nbsp;



In the recently concluded BBL, Hales emerged as the highest run-scorer for Sydney Thunders. Shubman Gill along with Alex Hales could be a deadly pair for KKR. The right-handed batsman has scored 543 runs in 15 games which includes a century.



<h2>Shivam Dube:</h2>



The lack of Indian all-rounder at the middle order has ticked the KKR management for a while. With Andree Russell going through a lean patch of his form and Sunil Narine failing to connect ball, Shivam Dube can act as the shield for the Knight Riders.



Shivam Dube was released by RCB ahead of IPL 2021 auctions and he will head to the auctions. KKR can occupy the all-rounder into their arsenal and maximise the strength. The IPL 2021 will be played in India and most probably in the outskirts of Maharashtra, he being the regular player of these conditions can become a lethal weapon for them.



<h2>Marnus Labuschagne:</h2>



The Australian all-rounder will be the one player who will cause the bidding war between the franchises. Labuschagne in the BBL season 10 performed superbly and acted as a pure all-rounder.



KKR has a slot for the overseas player, they can run after the Aussie star.? In the 6 outings in BBL 10, Labuschagne scored 176 runs with a strike rate of 123 and picked 10 crucial scalps for his side Brisbane Heat.



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IPL 2021: 3 Players KKR might target in IPL 2021 auctions

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IPL 2021: 3 Unsold players who can be picked later in the IPL 2021 tournaments.



IPL 2021: The much-awaited auction of the Indian Premier League was held last week and the franchises did everything to bolster their squads. While most of the franchises were happy with the purchases they did in the event although there were restrictions.



South Africa?s all-rounder Chris Morris shattered all the past records as he became the most expensive buy of IPL history. The mega event started silently with some of the big names going sold but it picked the pace with all the teams fighting hard to get the desired players.



Out of 292 players, 62 players got the bids in the IPL 2021 Auction, while there were some names that went unsold despite having tremendous records in the other leagues or for their respective national side.



In this article, we will look at the 3 most prominent cricketers who can be drafted in the IPL 2021 tournament midway.



<h2>3 Unsold players who can be picked later in the IPL 2021 tournaments</h2>



<h3>Aaron Finch:&nbsp;</h3>



The Aussie limited over skipper, Aaron Finch somehow failed to impress the single IPL franchises think-tank and he went unsold in the recent IPL auctions. Finch who is a regular name in the Indian T20 tournament has failed to find a permanent franchise.



Last year, Finch played for Virat Kohli led RCB and he was preferred for the opening spot. Although there were flashes of his good innings throughout the tournament, however, lack of consistency cost him the place as he was released from the squad one month back.



But the Australian skipper is capable of turning the table at any moment. Finch who has huge experience can be drafted in later in the tournament as franchises might need him.



<h3>Jason Roy:</h3>



The English opener was also not picked by the franchises in the recent IPL auction. Last time, the opener represented Delhi Daredevils in IPL and since then he has not featured in the cash-rich league.



While set in the crease he can smash the bowlers for fun and he has shown us that in the past, But his fluency against the spin might be the concern for the management. Roy is not a comfortable batsman against Spin that too in the subcontinent.



The English opener can be a choice for the franchises and can be brought midway through the tournament.



<h3>Alex Hales:</h3>



The star of the recent tenth season of the Big Bash League (BBL), Alex Hales was also not picked in the auctions. The right-handed batsman is in supreme form and has the ability to smack the bowlers around the park easily. Despite his runs, he also won the Golden Bat award in the BBL season 10.



The English batsman going unsold was not expected by the cricket pundits. He plays at number 3 for England national team in the ODIs. Hales can be a perfect choice of young flexible talent.



The franchises might opt for him leaving the above two batsmen if they required a solid opener and middle-order batsman.



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IPL 2021: 3 Unsold players who can be picked later in the IPL 2021 tournaments

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Although IPL auctions open up a plethora of opportunities for deserving players from all across the globe, it is not equally rewarding for every registered player. Only a certain number of players can be bought every year by all the franchises and thus a huge majority of them have to return empty handed,i.e, they go unsold. So has been the case from the very first IPL auction.&nbsp;



However, the Unsold players list from the last auction,i.e, the 2021 IPL auction was downright shocking as many deserving players did not attract any suitors. None of the franchises bidded for these well known players who performed brilliantly at the International stage and it was kind of surprising for the fans. But this too has to be kept in mind that last year the teams had to keep their expenditure as less as possible.&nbsp;



Fortunately, things will not be the same in IPL 2022?s Mega Auction. In IPL 2022, two new franchises have been added - Lucknow and Ahmedabad and it has changed the entire dynamics of the Mega Auction. More teams included means more players needed and many of the elite level players who were left out last season will surely get many bids this year.&nbsp;



In this article, we shall be talking about 5 players who went unsold in IPL 2021 but are highly likely to earn big bucks in the Mega Auction.&nbsp;



1. Matthew Wade - First on the list is Australian Wicket-keeper Matthew Wade. Wade has never played in the IPL in his career. Throughout his career, he has not been much known for his big hitting abilities and thus he did not attract many suitors in the IPL as well despite registering for it every single year.?



However, things are in Matthew Wade?s favor this year, thanks to his international performances. The Aussie keeper was terrific in the 2021 T20 World Cup and he single handedly won Australia the difficult semi-final matchup against a strong Pakistan side. His glorious 41 off 17 just changed the game and turned the tables in Australia?s favor. Australia went up to lift the T20 World cup trophy by defeating New Zealand in the final but none of it would have been possible without Matthew Wade.&nbsp;



IPL teams which are at the lookout for Wicket-keeper batters will definitely be interested in Matthew Wade as he can end up being a great finisher and is perfect for the format.&nbsp;



Matthew Wade plays for Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League. In BBL 11, he scored 325 runs in 13 innings with a high score of 93 and a strike rate of 134. He can thus do both - play big shots and play a responsible knock when it is required.&nbsp;



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2. Alex Hales - When it comes to IPL, Alex Hales has been unlucky throughout his career. Despite performing brilliantly in other T20 leagues across the globe like BBL, PSL, etc, he has never been much regarded by the IPL franchises for some reason.



However, this might finally be his year to shine in the Indian Premier League as the teams will be in need of more elite players and Alex Hales definitely makes the cut. The English international has played only 1 season of IPL for Sunrisers Hyderabad which was back in 2018. That year he scored 148 runs in 6 matches at a strike rate of 125.42 and average of 24.66.&nbsp;



Alex Hales was simply sensational in the Big Bash League this season. He scored 383 runs in 13 matches at an average of 31.92 and a staggering strike rate of 148.45. His highest score was an unbeaten 80. These stats will surely lure some top franchises of IPL into bidding for the Englishman.?



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3. Jason Roy - Jason Roy is the second English player on this list and just like Alex Hales, he is highly underrated too. He has played in 3 IPL seasons - 2017, 2018 and 2021. Although he was unsold in IPL 2021 he was later brought in by Sunrisers Hyderabad in phase 2 as a replacement for Jonny Bairstow after he pulled out of the tournament. And Jason Roy performed pretty well in the 5 matches that he played last season, scoring 150 runs in 5 matches.?



The english opener has played 13 matches in all the IPL seasons combined and he scored 329 runs with a high score of 91*.&nbsp;



He plays for Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League and his performance in the latest season was great. He played 12 matches in BBL 12 and scored 35 runs with an average of 32.27 and strike rate of 130.51. His highest score was 74*. Given his nice performances lately, Jason Roy can be bought by a franchise in the Mega Auction for a decent amount.&nbsp;



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4. Evin Lewis - Evin Lewis was unsold in IPL 2021?s Auction but he too was brought in as a replacement in phase 2 by Rajasthan Royals. He was simply brilliant in the few matches he played in last season. He played 5 matches in IPL 2021 and scored 151 runs at a strike rate of 162.36 and average of 30.20. His highest score was 58 runs.?



He thus impressed in the chances that he got and might thus attract some suitors in IPL 2022?s mega auction. Evin Lewis? record in the Caribbean Premier League was astonishing. He scored 426 runs in just 11 matches at a strike rate of 163.2 and an average of 47.33. His highest score in CPL 2021 was 102 runs.&nbsp;



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5. Ish Sodhi - Ish Sodhi has had a great run at the International stage in the last few years. In fact he is one of the most successful spinners lately across all the formats. However, he has always been neglected by the IPL franchises.?



He has so far played in only 2 seasons of IPL - 2018 and 2019 for Rajasthan Royals but in both the seasons he was not given many opportunities. He played 6 matches in IPL 2018 (picked up 5 wickets) and 2 matches in IPL 2021 (picked up 4 wickets).&nbsp;



His recent success rate on the Indian soil, however, must compel the franchises to rethink. Ish Sodhi has been a great asset of New Zealand especially against Indian players and any team can use that to their advantage in the Indian Premier League. We can expect to see some big bids for him this season.&nbsp;



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TATA IPL 2022: 5 Players who were unsold in IPL 2021 but can earn big bucks in the Mega Auction

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The TATA IPL 2022 and the list of players opting out of it have started. Another star English batter <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2021-shane-bond-backs-alex-hales-to-get-an-ipl-contract-in-2021/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alex Hales</a> has decided to opt-out of the tournament. Alex Hales has cited bio-bubble fatigue as a reason for missing out. This sentiment of the players is justified as the tournament lasts for over 2 months. KKR has roped in the Australian white-ball captain Aaron Finch in place of Alex. Here is a look:?



<h2>Alex Hales opts out of TATA IPL 2022:&nbsp;</h2>



?I am truly gutted to have to turn down one of the best opportunities of my career due to the toll that the last two years of bubble life have taken on my mental well-being. I'll now take some time to rest and recharge ahead of the summer. I want to thank KKR for believing in me during the auction and for their ongoing support in recent weeks. I wish Baz, Shreyas, and the team the best of luck for the tournament and hope to see the<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/kolkata-knight-riders-kkr-new-captain-in-ipl-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Knight Riders</a> fans at some point in the future,? Hales said when he addressed the media.?



Hales was cited to be the first-choice opener for KKR. In his absence, KKR will look for Finch to step up. Sheldon Jackson, the Saurashtra batter can also be given a chance. Sheldon has been playing very well in the domestic circuit for a few years. ?



<h2>Aaron Finch Set to Replace Alex Hales:&nbsp;</h2>



Aaron Finch, the Australian white-ball batter, and the captain have been roped in to replace Hales. How Finch went unsold in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction is itself a big question. Finch brings along with him a lot of experience. Aaron will now be playing for his 9th IPL franchise. This is a record 9th team, most by any player in the IPL. Here is a look at the list:?



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Year&nbsp;</td><td>IPL TEAM OF AARON FINCH&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2010&nbsp;</td><td>Rajasthan Royals&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2011&nbsp;</td><td>Delhi Daredevils&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2012&nbsp;</td><td>Delhi Daredevils&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2013&nbsp;</td><td>Pune Warriors India&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2014&nbsp;</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2022-sunrisers-hyderabad-squad-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sunrisers Hyderabad?</a></td></tr><tr><td>2015&nbsp;</td><td>Mumbai Indians&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2016&nbsp;</td><td>Gujarat Lions&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2017&nbsp;</td><td>Gujarat Lions&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2018&nbsp;</td><td>Kings XI Punjab&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2019&nbsp;</td><td>Kings XI Punjab&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2020&nbsp;</td><td>Royal Challengers Bangalore&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2021&nbsp;</td><td>Royal Challengers Bangalore&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2022&nbsp;</td><td>Kolkata Knight Riders&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



To know more go to the <a href="https://www.kkr.in/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">official website of KKR.</a>



To know more go to the <a href="https://www.iplt20.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">official website of the IPL.</a>

TATA IPL 2022: Alex Hales Opts Out of IPL, KKR Bring in Aaron Finch.?

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BCCI to penalise foreign players who pulled out of Tata IPL 2022: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering a punishment and strict action against foreign players who pull out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the last moment. In the recent past, we have seen a lot of cases where overseas players withdraw from the elite T20 tournament citing inadequate reasons, at the last moment, after getting picked at the auction.



In the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League, English players Jason Roy (Gujarat Titans) and Alex Hales (Kolkata Knight Riders) pulled out of the tournament citing bubble fatigue.



In the recently held meeting of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council, the office bearers took a close look into the matter and promised to come up with some solid and strict actions against such cricketers.?



According to the reports of Cricbuzz, a few IPL franchises have presented their concerns following the increase in the number of overseas players pulling out of the Tata IPL.



?The GC has a commitment towards the franchises who are the important stakeholders of the league. They bid for a player after a lot of planning. Their calculations go haywire if a player pulls out, that too for flimsy reasons,? said a GC member.&nbsp;



It was further learnt that measures will be taken after hearing specific cases. The genuine acceptable reasons will be secured from the punishment, however, players with inadequate explanations will have to face strict action.



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?There will not be a sweeping policy that everyone who has pulled out of the IPL will be prevented for a certain number of years. It will be on a case-by-case basis and some research will be done before action is initiated. What if the reason is genuine,? a source added.&nbsp;



England batter Jason Roy cited that he wants to spend quality time with his family and also wants to work on his cricket over the next couple of months. Ahead of the IPL 2022, a busy schedule awaits England cricket.



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?I feel it is only right that I spend some quality time with my family. As well as spending time on myself and my game over the next couple of months, leading into a very busy year,? Roy said.



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BCCI to penalise foreign players who pulled out of Tata IPL 2022

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<h2>The Trent Rockets finished third in the last edition of The Hundred and have the pedigree to do even better in The Hundred 2022.</h2>



Though the Trent Rockets finished only behind title-winners Southern Brave and Birmingham Phoenix in the previous edition of The Hundred, the Trent Bridge side has the pedigree to do even better this time around. 



They have strengthened their squad even further by signing two in-form players in Colin Munro (878 runs off his last 28 T20 innings) and rising England all-rounder Ben Mike (15 wickets and 213 runs in T20 Vitality Blast).&nbsp;



The Rockets are going to play the first game of their Hundred 2022 campaign against the Birmingham Phoenix on 06 August. 



If the new additions perform well and the 3 proper game-changers listed here are able to hit form, the Trent Rockets have a great chance of lifting The Hundred 2022 title.



<h2>Trent Rockets: Players to watch out for</h2>



<h3>3. Alex Hales</h3>



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England Cricket Team's first-ever T20I centurion, 33-year-old Alex Hales is the batsman around which the whole batting line-up of the Trent Rockets will revolve for The Hundred 2022.



Following his lean run in the previous edition of The Hundred, Hales found a lot of success in the 2021 BBL where he scored 384 runs ?including 59 boundaries? at an average of 32.&nbsp;More recently, Hales scored a blistering <a href="https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/watch-magician-alex-hales-smashes-91-off-33-balls-including-17-boundaries-in-t20-blast-3039336" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">91 off 33</a> in the 2022 Vitality Blast.



Trent Rockets will rely on the destructive batter for the bulk of their scoring, especially inside the first 25 balls. Trent's odds of winning The Hundred 2022 title aside, a successful campaign may also see him make it to England's T20 WC 2022 squad at the expense of an out-of-form Jason Roy.



<h3>2. Marchant de Lange</h3>



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Second on our list of Trent Rockets players to keep an eye out for The Hundred 2022 is the South African pacer, Marchant de Lange.&nbsp;



The imposing quick was the heart and soul of the Rockets' bowling attack last season, taking 12 wickets from 7 matches to end the tournament as the 2nd highest wicket-taker.



The out-and-out pace of de Lange can hurry the best of the batsmen as it did last season. In addition, the RSA-born bowls some deceptive slower ones that often catch the batters by surprise.&nbsp;



He is the only player to have taken a five-for in the T10 league and The Hundred, and that speaks volumes about the lesser-known but highly-effective Marchant de Lange. He'll spearhead Trent Rockets' pace-bowling department.



<h3>1. Rashid Khan</h3>



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Rashid Khan is always the player to watch out for, no matter which league or side he features in. The same will be the case when he represents Trent Rockets in The Hundred 2022.



The 23-year-old Rashid scalped 12 and 19 wickets in the last edition of The Hundred and IPL 2022 respectively. By a comfortable margin, the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/gujarat-titans-gt-appoint-rashid-khan-as-their-vice-captain-for-ipl-2022/" target="_blank" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/gujarat-titans-gt-appoint-rashid-khan-as-their-vice-captain-for-ipl-2022/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gujrat Titans vice-captain</a> was the best overseas spinner in both the franchise-cricket leagues.&nbsp;



Rashid is economical, takes wickets, and more importantly-&nbsp; has made it habitual to churn out some game-changing cameos with the bat.&nbsp;



The Afghan spinner will be replaced by SA's Tabraiz Shamsi for the last few games. But until then, he will be the trump card of the Rockets in the middle overs.&nbsp;Most of the batters in the competition are non-Asian and thereby likely to be sub-par against quality spin. They may find it hard to read the subtle variations of 'Karamati Khan', as they like to call him.



Rashid Khan was one of the 10 players that the Trent Rockets retained for The Hundred 2022.

The Hundred 2022: 3 brilliant Trent Rockets players to watch out for

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English skipper Jos Buttler won the crucial toss in Adelaide today and invited India to bat. In response, Indian openers Rahul and Rohit continued their bad form, Rahul scored 5 runs in 5 balls, and the same Indian team captain Rohit Sharma scored only 27 runs in 28 balls, perhaps during the batting he had forgotten that He is playing T20 not ODI. Due to the slow innings of Rohit Sharma, there was pressure on the Indian batsman, due to which the batsmen were unable to play freely.



After Rahul and Rohit, Suryakumar Yadav tried to accelerate the run rate but unfortunately, he caught while playing a big shot against Adil Rashid, Virat Kohli scored a crucial half-century. In the final, Hardik Pandya scored 63 runs in just 33 balls with the help of 5 sixes and four fours. India could score only 168 runs in 20 overs due to Rohit Sharma's slow start.



<h2>Indian bowlers blew away by Buttler and Hales' storm</h2>



Chasing 169 runs, England captain Jos Buttler and Alex Hales batted as if there was a club team in front. Both the batsmen performed well and made a score 169 runs in just 16 overs without losing a single wicket. England skipper joss Buttler scored 80 runs in just 49 balls with the help of nine 4s and three 6s while his opening partner Alex Hales played an inning of 86 runs in 47 balls including seven huge 6s and four 4s.



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Player of the Match: Alex Hales



<h2>Playing 11 of both Teams</h2>



India|Playing 11: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant (wk), Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh



England|Playing 11: Jos Buttler (c &amp; wk), Alex Hales, Philip Salt, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid

T20 World Cup 2022 Semifinal India vs England: England reached the final after defeating India by 10 wickets, Rohit Sharma became the villain of India

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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=England" rel="noreferrer noopener">England's</a>&nbsp;2022 World Cup Hero Announces Retirement From International Cricket:&nbsp;Alex Hales, England's ICC T20 World Cup 2022 hero, announced his retirement from international cricket on Friday, August 4, 2023.



<a target="_blank" href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Alex+Hales" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alex Hales</a>&nbsp;made his international debut in 2011 and played 11 Tests, 70 ODIs, and 75 T20Is for England, scoring 5066 runs across all formats. He was a key member of the England team that won the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia.



Despite the controversies, Hales was a hugely talented batsman who will be remembered as one of England's best white ball openers. He holds the record for the highest T20I score for England with 116*.



Hales's retirement is a blow to England's white-ball team. He gave performances at the highest level, and his absence will be felt. However, England has many other talented batsmen, and they will take the role of Alex Hales for England in the upcoming years.



He was also a very aggressive batsman, and he loved to take on the bowlers. He was a key member of England's white-ball team for many years, and he will be remembered as one of the best openers in England's history.



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In a statement announcing his retirement, Hales said: "It has been an absolute privilege to have represented my country. I have had some amazing experiences and memories that I will cherish forever. I want to thank everyone who has supported me along the way, especially my family, friends, coaches, and teammates."



Alex Hales said that he will continue to play franchise cricket around the world. He is currently playing for the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League.



Hales's retirement marks the end of an era for England cricket. He was one of the first players to be part of England's new generation of white ball cricketers, who have transformed the team into one of the most successful in the world. He will be remembered as a key figure in that success.



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England's 2022 World Cup Hero Announces Retirement From International Cricket

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Nitish Kumar Reddy has made history and has given India a hope to save or even win the ongoing Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Stadium. He struck his maiden Test ton which helped India save the follow-on and finish the day at 358/9. He became the 69th Indian batter to score a hundred on away soil.
His innings has kept India in the game, and the visitors have an outside chance. Nitish is unbeaten on 105 runs with 10 fours and one six. India are still trailing by 116 runs, but they are not far away. His century made the whole cricketing world praise him. He definitely silenced his critics who doubted his position in the playing XI.
<h2>IND vs AUS 4th Test: Puma slams Sanjay Manjrekar for his remark on Nitish Kumar Reddy's place in Playing XI</h2>
Nitish Kumar Reddy came out to bat when India lost Rishabh Pant at 191/6. He stretched an important partnership of 127 runs with Washington Sundar (50) for the 8th wicket. From there, Reddy played a matured knock and took risks when required and played cautiously when the pressure was on. With his hundred he became the first Indian batter to score a hundred at no. 8 on Australian soil.
His performance has not just earned him praise but also shut down all the critics. Notably, ahead of the MCG test, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar questioned Reddy's place in the playing XI. He said, "Does Reddy add value to this Indian side? Can we expect 120 runs from a No. 8 batter or, say, a 7-wicket haul like Shardul Thakur? At this stage, his bowling isn’t good enough, and his batting is too early to consider him a batting all-rounder.”
He also pointed out that India need specialist batter in place of Reddy. And what came as a special performance, the 21-year-old went on to slam an incredible century. His hundred has numerous reactions off the field. Famous sportswear brand PUMA Cricket also had a cheeky response to Manjrekar's remark with a tweet featuring Nitish Kumar Reddy in a "finger of the lips" pose.
The post suddenly caught the attention of the fans and spread like the fire in the woods. Reddy made a big difference with his impeccable knock, and India will hope that he can add a few more runs on Day 4 to take India to close to Australia's first-inning score. 
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/wtc-qualification-scenario-how-can-india-qualify-if-the-boxing-day-test-ends-in-a-draw-/">WTC Qualification Scenario: How can India qualify if the Boxing Day Test ends in a draw?</a>

Nitish Kumar Reddy slammed his maiden Test in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium to help India reach close to Australia's score.

Sportswear brand Puma slams Sanjay Manjrekar on "Nitish to be dropped" remark after Reddy's spectacular Boxing Day Ton 

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The Indian Men's National Cricket Team, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma are currently taking part in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series versus the Mighty Australians in Australia and both teams are currently fighting it our against each other in the five-match Test-Series. 
Post the conclusion of the Australian tour, the Men in Blue will shift their focus towards their upcoming bilateral assignment versus England and the 2025 Champions Trophy. Alongside the squad for the Bilateral series verus the Three Lions, the country's Cricket Governing Body, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is also expected to announce the Indian squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy tournament. 
<h2>Schedule of the White-Ball series assignment versus England</h2>
The Men in Blue will kick off the white-ball assignment versus England with the five-match T20 International series which will kick off from the 22nd of January. Then both the teams will lock horns versus each other in the three-match One Day International series from the 6th of January.
The ODI series versus the 2019 ODI World Cup winners will act as a preparatory ground for the Men in Blue ahead of the Champions Trophy. Post the conclusion of England's tour of India, Rohit Sharma &amp; CO will immediately travel to Dubai. They will be kicking off their Champions Trophy 2025 (CT) campaign on the 20th of February versus the Bangladeshi Tigers.
<h2>Big players likely to get rested</h2>
According to the workload management policy of the BCCI, experienced players like Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah are likely to get rested for the T20 International series. Apart from them, the likes of Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are also anticipated to be rested. 
Talking to Inside sport, a executive of BCCI said, "He (Jasprit Bumrah) has been playing Cricket continuously since the last 2 months. It's our priority to keep him fit for the 2025 Champions Trophy and IPL 2025 too. That's why, Bumrah will not be included in the T20 squad for the England series."
<h2>Probable T20 Squad of the Indian team versus England</h2>
Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, T20 specialists will likely get selected in the squad. Players like Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel and Sanju Samson will be getting the chance to showcase their skills. The duo of Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav, who have just returned from their respective injuries might also get selected to help them get ready for the Champions Trophy. 
Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson (WK), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (WK) and Riyan Parag. 
<h2>Probable ODI Squad of the Indian team versus England</h2>
Regular skipper Rohit Sharma will be handling the leadership duties of the One-Day Team. The presence of experienced players like Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj are expected to increase the strength of the squad.
Squad: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (WK), Mohammed Siraj, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Kumar Reddy and KL Rahul. 
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Kuldeep Yadav of India celebrates the wicket of Liam Livingstone of England during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between India and England | Image: Getty Images

The Indian Team will be shifting their focus towards the England series and Champions Trophy post the conclusion of the 2024-25 BGT Series. It's likely the BCCI will announce the Champions Trophy squad along side the England white-ball series squads.

India vs England: Team India's predicted squad for the ODI and T20i series versus England

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India batter Nitish Kumar Reddy has made the whole country proud after his sensational innings with the bat in the fourth game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The match between the teams is taking place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. 
Nitish Kumar Reddy slammed his maiden Test ton, and it came at a time when India was under massive pressure. The all-rounder looked in terrific touch with the bat and didn't put a foot wrong, which brought the Rohit Sharma-led side back in the game with his incredible effort. 
Almost every Indian fan, as well as the Indian players, stood up and applauded the batter for his innings. This was because, being the 21-year-old, the all-rounder was better than almost every Indian batter and racked up ton in front of his family.
While his family was in tears, a prominent figure in Indian cricket, Ravi Shastri, was also in tears. The former Indian head coach was commentating, and Nitish Kumar Reddy slammed his ton and was seen crying when the batter achieved his milestone. The video went viral, and you can see below the article. 
Coming to the match, India made a slight comeback on Day three of the ongoing fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 after being dominated for two days. Overnight batters Rishabh Pant (28) and Ravindra Jadeja (17) did all the hard work in the first hour of day three after India resumed at 165 for five. 
However, after that both the batters perished with visitors under pressure at 221 for seven. It was then when Nitish Kumar Reddy (105*) and Washington Sundar (50) joined hands and bailed India out of trouble and put Australia under massive pressure. 
The Nitish-Washington duo added 127 runs to put Australia under pressure. While the Southpaw was back after a fifty, Nitish hit his maiden Test century as India ended Day three on high. At stumps, India was 358 for nine, trailing by 116 runs. 
The Indian team would be hoping that Nitish Kumar Reddy bats longer and helps his team reduce the deficit under 100. His innings tomorrow will be extremely important for the team in the context of the ongoing match.
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<h2>Watch: Ravi Shastri gets emotional as Nitish Kumar Reddy slams his maiden Test ton at MCG</h2>
Here is the video:

India batter Nitish Kumar Reddy has made the whole country proud after his sensational innings with the bat in the fourth game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

Watch: Ravi Shastri left in tears as Nitish Kumar Reddy slams a magnificent century at MCG

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India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy achieved a massive feat after his sensational performance with the bat in the ongoing fourth Test against Australia. The right-hander became the third youngest player from India to hit a century in Australia. He joined the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Rishabh Pant in the elite list.
Nitish Kumar Reddy came up with a blistering effort with the bat in Melbourne. When the chips were down, he came up with a magical effort and stood tall for his team when they needed him the most. The all-rounder bailed the team out of trouble and brought them back into the game. 
<h2>Nitish Kumar Reddy came to bat after India was under massive pressure</h2>
Nitish Kumar Reddy came to bat after India was under massive pressure, having lost both Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja early on Day two. The all-rounder proved his prowess with the bat as he hit the bowlers all over the park en route to his maiden century in the longest format of the game. 
Nitish Kumar Reddy showed great discipline and made sure that he took his team close to the total of Australia. His innings came at a time when India was facing the threat of follow-on as they had lost 7 wickets in no time, and the hosts were all over them. 
Nitish Reddy, along with Washington Sundar, made sure that India made a strong comeback and frustrated the Australian bowlers. While the left-hander slammed a glorious half-century, the right-hander went on to hit a blistering century in tough conditions. The duo together added 127 runs to stage the Indian comeback. 
Nitish Kumar Reddy, with his maiden ton, also became the first player from India to score a century in Australia while batting at No.8 in Tests. He would want to double his effort and take his team to a comfortable position. A lot of Indian hopes would be on him tomorrow, especially after his effort on day three.
Nitish was unbeaten at 105 runs at the stumps on Day three. He would be keen to add more runs to his tally and reduce the deficit under 100 runs, which is currently his 116 runs. It remains to be seen how much can he score on Day four.
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India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy achieved a massive feat after his sensational performance with the bat in the ongoing fourth Test against Australia.

Nitish Kumar Reddy scripts history; becomes third  youngest Indian player to…

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India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has dropped a bombshell statement about his battle with Australia batter Sam Konstas. He said that the batter was interesting, and he was enjoying the battle and is looking forward to the next innings of the match. 
Jasprit Bumrah, who has been the best bowler for India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, was made look clueless by the 19-year-old Sam Konstas. The Australia debutant tackled the 'Bumrah' challenge brilliantly as, according to him, the attack was the best option to counter his challenge.
Sam Konstas brought his T20 style in the Tests as he hit Jasprit Bumrah for sixes and boundaries all over the park. It wasn't conventional shots but the batter was at his unorthodox best as he played reverse scoops and hit the fast bowler for runs all over the park. 
Jasprit Bumrah was hit for two sixes by Sam Konstas and it marked the first instance since 2018 when the fast bowler was hit for two sixes in the match. The pacer was taken out of attack in the first spell till the time the batter was back in the hut. 
<h2>He is an interesting batter - I always felt, I was in the game, some days, it pays off - Jasprit Bumrah on his battle with Sam Konstas </h2>
Talking about his battle with Sam Konstas, Jasprit Bumrah claimed that he has experienced a lot in his career and while calling the batter interesting batter, he said that he felt he was always in the game. He also stressed that when the batter fails, he will be criticised a lot. Speaking to 7 Cricket, he explained: 
"I have experienced a lot - played T20I cricket for more than 12 years - He is an interesting batter - I always felt, I was in the game, some days, it pays off, it looks good - some days, it won't and you guys will be criticizing the same person - I love different challenges and looking forward to new challenges". 
Sam Konstas raced away to his half-century in the game and ended with an inning of 60 runs. He set a great platform for the Australia team which allowed them to post a massive first innings total of 474 runs on the board. 
Jasprit Bumrah, on the other picked a four-wicket haul and gave away 99 runs. This was the first time in his career that he was taken for this many runs. He would be looking for a strong response in the second innings.
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India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has dropped a bombshell statement about his battle with Australia batter Sam Konstas.

Jasprit Bumrah afraid of Sam Konstas? Fast bowler's 'interesting batter' comment goes viral

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After a rained-out draw at the Gabba in Brisbane, the ongoing Boxing Day Test between Australia and India looks to be heading towards a draw. After the stumps on Day 3, India are 358/9, trailing by another 116 runs. The weather spoiled the play in the final sessions, and similarly there is a prediction of rain for the remaining two days.
Australia are currently ahead in the game and will look to take the remaining Indian wicket and have a good first-inning lead and bat early on Day 4. That is the only chance that they can try to force the result from this game. But as predicted by the weather forecast, there might be rain in the coming two days.
If it happens, it will eat the time out of this game, and the result will be very difficult. Hence, there is a chance that the Boxing Day Test can end in a draw. Well, both teams need this win to take an unassailable lead in the series and also to inch closer to a place in the World Test Championship. But what will happen if the game ends in a draw?
<h2>WTC Final Scenario: Here's how India can qualify for the final of the World Test Championship if the MCG test ends in a draw</h2>
Although India need to win the fourth and fifth tests to make a clear progression to the WTC final. But if in case the ongoing test ends in a draw, then the WTC final qualification scenario will be totally different. The draw at the MCG means that India will have to depend on the other teams.
Firstly, they need to win the fifth and final test at the SCG, and they will end with a scoreline of 2-1. Notably, Australia have two tests in Sri Lanka, and South Africa have two tests (one is underway) against Pakistan. If India win the BGT series 2-1, then they will hope that Sri Lanka can draw one of two tests against Australia or Pakistan beat South Africa in one game.
Secondly, if the BGT series ends at 2-2, then for India's qualification, Sri Lanka and Pakistan have to beat Australia and South Africa in both games. If the BGT series ends at a scoreline of 1-1, then the scenario will be Sri Lanka beating Australia in one game or Pakistan winning both matches against South Africa to help India qualify. Notably, if India lose the BGT series, they are out.
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The Boxing Day Test between India and Australia is underway at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Australia are ahead, but India are fighting hard for survival.

WTC Qualification Scenario: How can India qualify if the Boxing Day Test ends in a draw?

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Fierce-rivals Australia and India are currently taking on each other in the fourth Test-Match of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series and this match is being played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The superb performances of Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar with the bat has helped the Men in Blue to get in a strong position on the 3rd day of the contest. 
From here on, the chances of Team India's win in the Melbourne Test have increased significantly. However, rain interruption was seen on the 3rd day of the contest and this has increased the threat of even more rain interruptions on the fourth and fifth days of the encounter. In this article, we will take a look at the weather reports of the fourth and fifth days of the fourth Test-Match which is currently being played in the city of Melbourne.
The third day of the Boxing-Day Test-Match was halted for some time due to rain after which the question started to raise among the fans that will the fourth and fifth days also get intervened by rainfall? Due to constant rainfall, the Gabba Test-Match ended as a draw. In such situation, keeping the World Test Championship Final qualification in mind for the Indian team, the rain can hamper their chances of qualifying for the title-deciding clash in June of next year. 
<h2>Weather forecast of the fourth and fifth days of the Melbourne Test-Match</h2>
According to the weather report of AccuWeather, the chances of rainfall intervening with the third day of the Melbourne Test-Match were 49% and rain intervened with the proceedings of the game too. But, no major impact was caused on the match by the intervention of the Weather Gods.
<h3>Weather Forecast on the fourth day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match</h3>
The chances of rain intervening with the Australia vs India match on the fourth day i.e 29th of December, Sunday are just two percent. The minimum temperature is anticipated to be between 14-25 degrees Celsius. At the same time, winds are expected to blow at a speed of 17km/h.
<h2>Weather Forecast on the 5th day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match</h2>
Talking about the fifth day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test, the rainfall interruption chances are pretty low, sitting at just 3%. The temperature is expected to be around 15 degrees Celsius with a maximum of 28 degrees Celsius. At the same time, the winds will be blowing at the speed of 15km/h. 
Both the weather forecast reports of both days are positive and this decreases the chances of the contest getting washed out due to rain and this is a positive news for the Men in Blue.
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It was an overcast morning session at the MCG on the 3rd day of the fourth Test-Match between Australia and India | Image: Associated Press

Rain intervened with the proceedings of the match on the third day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match. So will the Rain Gods play spoilsport on the fourth and fifth days too? Let's find out

IND vs AUS 4th Test: Will the fourth and fifth days witness rain interruptions? Know the weather reports of both the days

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Indian Cricket Team's captain Rohit Sharma has been in poor form with the bat so far in the ongoing 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series versus Australia. Playing as an opener, the 37-year-old got dismissed after scoring just three runs in the first inning and it was yet another failure for the Indian skipper versus the Mighty Aussies. His poor form has created a lot discussions regarding his retirement from Red-Ball Cricket. 
Through various Social Media platforms, a lot of claims are being made that Rohit is going to retire from the longest format of the game post the conclusion of the 2024-25 Border Gavaskar Trophy series and the BCCI has come ahead and they have given a huge statement regarding the same.
Speaking to Insidesports regarding the possible retirement of Rohit, a BCCI official said, " There have been no discussions regarding the retirement of Rohit (Sharma). All of these are rumours and we don't prefer to respond on rumours. We are hearing these baseless rumours for the first time. It's upto him (Rohit) to decide whether we are in the middle of a Test-match or not. It's about winning matches."
<h2>The poor form of Rohit Sharma continues</h2>
The Indian skipper is currently having a tough time out there in the middle with the bat in Australia. If we take a look at his last 10 Test innings, he has managed to score just a single fifty. In the last 10 Test-innings, the 37-year old has scored 3, 10, 6, 3, 11, 18, 8, 0, 52 and 2 runs respectively. Even in the first inning of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test, the former Mumbai Indians captain got dismissed after scoring just three runs.
<h2>Rohit Sharma's Test career so far</h2>
37-year-old Rohit Sharma has taken part in 66 Test-matches so far in his career. In 114 innings of these contests, he has managed to score 4,289 runs at average of 41.24 with the help of 12 hundreds and 18 fifties with a highest score of 212 runs next to his name. It's worth noting that Sharma made his Test debut in 2013 versus the Windies. 
<h2>The captain himself is proving to be the weakling</h2>
A captain of a team is regarded as the most important and experienced player and their role is to rescue their team from difficult situations and lead them to victory. However, in the case of Rohit Sharma, he is proving to be the weakest link of the Men in Blue. 
His poor performances with the bat are proving to be problematic for the Indian Team and in the last 14 test innings, Rohit has managed to score just 155 runs at a horrendous average of 10.07 which includes just a single half-century.The score of 52 runs has been his best score and besides that, the 37-year-old has not managed to cross the 20 runs mark even once.
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Indian Captain Rohit Sharma walks back to the pavilion after getting dismissed for yet another low score | Image: Associated Press

Rohit Sharma's repeated poor performances with the bat have raised questions regarding his place in the team and many experts and Indian fans want him to retire from Test Cricket

Will Rohit Sharma retire after the Border-Gavaskar Series? BCCI gives a huge statement

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Nitish Kumar Reddy has made history. The third day of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground has ended with the visitors fighting hard to survive in the game. They are still trailing by 116 runs with only one wicket left in the tank.
But it was the 21-year-old Nitish Kumar Reddy, who has made headlines with a Boxing Day century at the MCG. After a number of 30s and 40s earlier in the series, the 21-year-old finally reached his maiden test fifty. But he didn't stop there and stitched a crucial partnership with Washington Sundar, who also played well.
The duo took India past the follow-on score and kept India in the game. Sundar got out after his fifty, and Jasprit Bumrah backed a duck. But it was all determination by Reddy, who succeeded in getting his maiden test century, and what a time and place to get to the triple figure. With his century, he achieved multiple records.
<h2>IND vs AUS 4th Test: Nitish Kumar Reddy made history with his Boxing Day Ton at the MCG</h2>
At the end of Day 3, India are 358/9, with Reddy unbeaten on 105 runs with 10 fours and one six while Mohammed Siraj is on 2 not out. Reddy's hundred came at a crucial time as he came out to bat when India were 221/7. But it was a breakthrough innings for the youngsters. He played some beautiful shots and kept the scoreboard ticking.
When he reached 88 runs, he went past Anil Kumble and registered the highest score by an Indian on Australian soil, batting at no. 8. With his century now, he is the first Indian batter to slam a century batting at No. 8. This is not all. The 21-year-old has hit 8 sixes in the series so far. With this, he has hit the joint-most sixes in a test series on Australian soil.
Michael Vaughan (2002-03 Ashes) and Chris Gayle (2009-10) have hit 8 sixes each in a test series in Australia. Nitish Kumar Reddy still have some innings left, and if he can hit one more six, he will make history. Adding to that, Reddy had an exciting celebration. After reaching fifty, he celebrated in the famous "Pushpa" movie style.
However, after his century, he celebrated in "Bahubali" style, which tells about the great character of the youngster. With one wicket left, India will look to eat up Australia's lead. There are still two days left in the game, and India will look to take time. Sundar also played well for his half-century and added 127 runs for the 8th wicket.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/yashasvi-jaiswal-went-past-virat-kohli-to-join-sachin-tendulkar-in-an-elite-list-of-indians-with-his-glorious-82-at-mcg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yashasvi Jaiswal went past Virat Kohli to join Sachin Tendulkar in an elite list of Indians with his glorious 82 at MCG</a>

Nitish Kumar Reddy slammed his maiden Test ton in the ongoing Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Nitish Kumar Reddy scripts history; breaks multiple records with his Boxing Day Ton at MCG

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: The fixture and Schedule of the ICC Champions Trophy are out now, and excitement and hype are rising. We also have some squad updates for the coveted ICC Tournament and here we have all you need to know before the ICC event. 
It is going to be an eight-team tournament this year as well and the top eight teams of the globe will clash in the 50-over ODI format. As ICC has finalized the hybrid model, the tournament will feature 15 matches and be played across Pakistan and Dubai.
Pakistan are going to be the official host of the tournament with most of the matches taking place in Pakistan with only India matches scheduled to be played outside Pakistan due to geopolitical and border tensions between the host nation and India. 
The eight teams are divided into two groups- Group A and Group B. The tournament is set to begin on 19 February in Karachi with Pakistan taking on New Zealand. The final of the ICC event is set to be played on 9 March.
Let's take a look at the Teams, Groups, Schedule, Squads and more:
<h2 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Groups</h2>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">GROUP A</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pakistan</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">India</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">New Zealand</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Bangladesh</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">GROUP B</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Australia</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">England</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Afghanistan</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">South Africa</td>
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<h2>Venues Details</h2>
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<td>CITY</td>
<td>STADIUM</td>
<td>CAPACITY</td>
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<td>Karachi</td>
<td>National Stadium, Karachi</td>
<td>34,000</td>
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<td>Lahore</td>
<td>Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td>
<td>27,000</td>
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<td>Rawalpindi</td>
<td>Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi</td>
<td>15,000</td>
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<td>Dubai</td>
<td>Dubai International Cricket Stadium</td>
<td>25,000</td>
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<h2>ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Fixtures &amp; Schedule:</h2>
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<th style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 40px;">Date</th>
<th style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 40px;">Match</th>
<th style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 40px;">Venue</th>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">19 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Pakistan v New Zealand</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">National Stadium, Karachi</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">20 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Bangladesh v India</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">21 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Afghanistan v South Africa</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">National Stadium, Karachi</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">22 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Australia v England</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">23 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Pakistan v India</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">24 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Bangladesh v New Zealand</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">25 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Australia v South Africa</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">26 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Afghanistan v England</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">27 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Pakistan v Bangladesh</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">28 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Afghanistan v Australia</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">1 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">South Africa v England</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">National Stadium, Karachi</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">2 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">New Zealand v India</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<h2> ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Knockout Stage</h2>
The top 2 teams from Group A will Qualify - A1 A2 The top 2 teams from Group B will Qualify - B1 B2
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Date</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Match</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Venue</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Time</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">4 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A1 vs B2 (SF1)</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">5 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A2 vs B1 (SF2)</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore**</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">6 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Reserve Day (SF2)</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></td>
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Winning teams from SF 1 and SF2 will qualify for the Final
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Date</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Match</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Venue</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Time</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">9 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Final</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore**</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">10 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Reserve Day (F)</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;"></td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;"></td>
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** Venue will be shifted to Dubai if India Qualifies
<h2>ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Squads</h2>
<h3>GROUP A</h3>
INDIA- Yet to be announced
PAKISTAN- Yet to be announced
NEW ZEALAND- Yet to be announced
BANGLADESH- Yet to be announced
<h3>GROUP B</h3>
AUSTRALIA- Yet to be announced
ENGLAND- Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood.
AFGHANISTAN- Yet to be announced
SOUTH AFRICA- Yet to be announced
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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 features eight top teams in a 50-over format, with matches hosted across Pakistan and Dubai under a hybrid model, beginning on February 19 and concluding on March 9.

A thrilling eight-team ODI tournament, hosted in Pakistan and Dubai, showcasing cricket’s finest under geopolitical tensions and high stakes.