Australia vs Pakistan, 3rd Test: The last match of the ongoing three-match Test series between Australia and Pakistan will be played on Wednesday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Kangaroo team is leading 2-0 in the series; the home team has registered consecutive wins in Perth and Melbourne, and now the entire team would like to bid farewell to David Warner by winning the last test also



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The first match of the series was played in Perth, where Australian captain Pat Cummins won the toss and decided to bat first. While batting, the home team scored 487 runs in the first inning, while Pakistan was all out for just 271 runs in the first inning. In the second inning, Australia had declared the innings for 233 runs, whereas in the second inning, the Australian team had won the match by 360 runs, by all-out Pakistan for just 89 runs.



The second test match was played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, where the Australian team won by 79 runs. Pakistan's new captain, Shan Masood, won the toss and invited the Australian team to bat first. While electing to bat first, the Australian team scored 318 runs in the first inning, while in reply, Pakistan was all out for 264 runs. The Kangaroo team scored 262 runs in the second inning. They won the series by all-out Pakistan for 237 runs in the second inning.



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Tour: Pakistan tour of Australia, 2023?24



Match: AUS vs PAK, 3rd Test



Date: Wednesday, January 3, 2024 - Sunday, January 7, 2024



Time: 5:00 AM (Jan 03)



Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="australia-expected-playing-11">Australia Expected Playing 11</h2>



<ol>
<li>David Warner</li>



<li>Usman Khawaja</li>



<li>Marnus Labuschagne</li>



<li>Steve Smith</li>



<li>Travis Head</li>



<li>Mitchell Marsh</li>



<li>Alex Carey</li>



<li>Pat Cummins (c)</li>



<li>Mitchell Starc</li>



<li>Nathan Lyon</li>



<li>Josh Hazlewood</li>
</ol>



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<ol>
<li>Abdullah Shafique</li>



<li>Imam ul-Haq</li>



<li>Shan Masood (c)</li>



<li>Babar Azam</li>



<li>Saud Shakeel</li>



<li>Mohammad Rizwan (wk)</li>



<li>Salman Ali Agha</li>



<li>Aamer Jamal</li>



<li>Shaheen Shah Afridi</li>



<li>Hasan Ali</li>



<li>Mir Hamza</li>
</ol>



Australia Full Squad: 



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Australia vs Pakistan, 3rd Test: Expected Playing 11 | Pakistan tour of Australia, 2023?24

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AUS vs PAK: Australian opening batter David Warner is all set for his last swansong at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) as we head to the New Year Test between Australia and Pakistan next week. The southpaw, earlier, wished to make his final test appearance at his home ground at the SCG.



Australia will be taking on Pakistan in the third of the three-game test series at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), starting January 03. An unchanged set of 13 players have been named by the Cricket Australia (CA) for the final assignment against Pakistan.



David Warner walked into the ongoing test series against Pakistan with a few question marks over his form in the red ball cricket. Moreover, Cricket Australia's decision to name Warner into the test squad was scrutinised by many experts. 



Proving everyone wrong who even had a shadow of doubt over his form, David Warner notched up a match-winning 164-run knock in the first test at the Perth Stadium. Owing to his sensational innings, along with the efforts of other players, Australia won the Perth test by a massive 360 runs.



Warner scored 38 and 06 in the two innings of the second test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). 



?We look forward to celebrating David Warner?s final test match and his incredible career at his home ground [Sydney Cricket Ground]," said chief selector George Bailey.



Australia has already clinched the three-game Test series against Pakistan by winning the first two games convincingly. The Aussies supplemented the 360-run defeat and handed another 79-run defeat to Pakistan at the MCG in the second test.



With an unassailable 2-0 lead, Australia now walk into the third test with their heads high and no pressure at all. The third test begins at the SCG on January 03.



Talking about David Warner's 12-year-long test career, the batter has managed to muster 8695 runs in 111 test games so far at an impressive average of 44.58. The southpaw has batted with a fantastic strike rate of 70 throughout his career, making him one of the most dangerous batters in the red-ball space. To add more to his decorated cap, Warner has notched up 26 centuries and 36 fifties during his illustrious test career.



Below is Australia's unchanged squad for the third test against Pakistan:



Squad: Pat Cummins (c), Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Scott Boland, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Starc, David Warner



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AUS vs PAK: David Warner all set for Retirement in Sydney during 3rd test, Australia's Squad for 3rd Test

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ICC WTC Points Table Updated Before AUS vs PAK 3rd Test: The WTC 2023-25 points table looked completely different a couple of matches ago than what it is today. The table toppers a couple of weeks ago are now in the sixth or seventh spot. On January 3 will kick start two important test matches for two South Asian Teams playing on two different continents. Here we are with the ICC WTC Points Table Updated Before the AUS vs PAK 3rd Test and SA vs IND 2nd Test.



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India were on a tour of South Africa where they won a historic ODI series by a 2-1 scoreline and then they were scheduled to play a two-match Test series. India lost the first test played from December 26 in just three days by an innings and 32 runs. As they lost the first Test, now they cannot win the series in South Africa but the least they can do is to draw the series. 



The eyes will be all directed towards the playing 11 in the second test as Shardul Thakur and Avesh Khan are available and fit to be included in the squad. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/01/India-3.jpg" alt="IND vs SA 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team | India vs South Africa 2nd Test Dream11 Team" class="wp-image-124776" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">India vs South Africa | Pic: X (BCCI Official) </figcaption></figure>



While Pakistan, on the other hand, still waiting for their first test win in Australia. They had a chance on 29 December to make it happen but it wasn't meant to happen. Pakistan have lost the Test series already after lossing first two tests but they have a chance to put an end to the Australia jinx in test format.



Australia is having an incredible Test series, as they have made significant strides in the two matches against Pakistan. With 42 points and 50% PCT after the second test victory, Australia is now ranked third in the ICC WTC Points table 2023?25. They've played seven games and won four of them.



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With 45.83% PCT, Pakistan, who were ranked second in the points table, is currently in fifth place. They have played four games in the current cycle thus far, winning two and losing two.



During the first test match against South Africa, India truly missed the middle-order contributions of Pujara and Rahane. After suffering their first defeat in a test match in the current ICC World Test Championship cycle, India, who were ranked first previously, are now sixth. They had three matches with a winning PCT of 38.89%. India has 14 points after one victory, one defeat, and one tie.



With a 100% winning record, South Africa, who was last on the list without having played a game, are currently at the top of the table. For passing the test and having 100% PCT, they received 12 points.



Down below is the latest updated ICC WTC Points Table after AUS vs PAK 3rd Test and SA vs IND 2nd Test:



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>POS</td><td>TEAM</td><td>PCT (%)</td><td>PTS</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>PEN</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>South Africa</td><td>100</td><td>12</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>50.00</td><td>12</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Australia</td><td>50.00</td><td>42</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>-10</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Bangladesh</td><td>50.00</td><td>12</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Pakistan</td><td>45.83</td><td>22</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>-2</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>India</td><td>38.89</td><td>14</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>-2</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/westindies/">West Indies</a></td><td>16.67</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/england/">England</a></td><td>15.00</td><td>9</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>-19</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>0.00</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">WTC Points Table</figcaption></figure>



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ICC WTC Points Table Updated Before AUS vs PAK 3rd Test | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25

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AUS vs PAK: Pakistan Playing11: Pakistan has already announced its playing11 for the upcoming 3rd test against Australia on the eve of the New Year test. As per the announced team sheet, Pakistan has decided to rest the premier pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi for the fixture, which begins on January 03 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).



Along with Shaheen Shah Afridi, opening batter Imam ul Haq has also been benched for the 3rd test following three consecutive low scores. 



It's worth noting that Imam played a 62-run knock in the first innings of the opening test at the Perth Stadium, however, his subsequent outings have turned meek and disappointing.



To replace Imam ul Haq, Pakistan has brought in 21-year-old opener Saim Ayub, who will make his debut at the SCG. Ayub has a decent record in List A and FC cricket. He has featured in 8 T20Is so far and has showcased his prowess to play with intent.



In another change, Sajid Khan will replace Shaheen Shah Afridi in Pakistan's playing11 for the 3rd test against Australia. Though he was benched in the first two games, he will get his chance to prove his worth in the Sydney Test.



The remaining combination of the squad has been retained by Pakistan. Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique will be the two designated openers followed by captain Shan Masood and senior batter Babar Azam in the pecking order.



Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha will form the rest of the middle order. Meanwhile, the bowling department will be handled by Sajid Khan, Hasan Ali, Ali Hamza and Amer Jamal respectively.



Pakistan has already lost the three-game test series against Australia by losing the first two games held at the Perth and MCG. While they lost the first contest by 360 runs, the second test went in the host's favour by 79 runs. While Australia will aim for a clean sweep, Pakistan's bet would be to avoid it anyhow.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AUS vs PAK: Pakistan Playing11</h2>



Below is Pakistan's playing11 for the 3rd test against Australia and the full squad:



Pakistan Playing11: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Sajid Khan, Hasan Ali, Amer Jamal, Ali Hamza.



Full Squad: Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood(c), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Saud Shakeel, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Sajid Khan, Aamer Jamal, Faheem Ashraf, Abrar Ahmed, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Wasim Jr



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AUS vs PAK: Pakistan Playing11 Announced, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Imam ul Haq misses out | Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test

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AUS vs PAK 3rd Test: Pakistan are bowled out at 313 runs on Day 1 of the Third Test at the SCG. Aamer Jamal's crucial knock helped Pakistan to go past 300 when things looked tight. What a start to the year Pat Cummins is having! He ended 2023 with two fifers in two innings of the Boxing Day test and grabbed another five-wicket haul on the first day of the third test. This post will lead you to the review and scorecard of Pakistan's 1st Innings in AUS vs PAK 3rd Test.



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Pakistan had a good toss and opted to bat first. Saim Ayub replaced Imam, which reflected that Pakistan were going for an aggressive approach this time. But Starc and Hazlewood had different plans when they sent both openers back to the pavilion at a duck. Babar Azam and Shan Masood were in the crease in just the second over of Day 1.



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Babar played three elegant cover drives but Cummins found his pad in front of wickets. Saud Shakeel was next and Pat Cummins made sure he won't last long. Shan faced 70 balls and scored 35 runs but fell prey to Mitch Marsh when Pakistan had a 50-run partnership for the fifth wicket.



Mohammed Rizwan and Agha Salman were in the middle and they surged a counter-attack on Australian bowlers. With 10 boundaries and 2 sixes, Rizwan scored 88 runs in 103 balls and a bouncer by Cummins ended the beautiful and savior innings. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/01/rizwan-1.jpg" alt="AUS vs PAK 3rd Test: Pakistan In BIG TROUBLE, Bowled Out In 000 Runs On Day 1" class="wp-image-124803" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">AUS vs PAK 3rd Test: Rizwan again saved Pakistan in the middle (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



Agha Salman also punched Australian bowlers but a shortish delivery by Starc put an end to his innings just after he scored a fifty. Pakistan were 227 for 9 down. Aamer Jamal played quite smartly and scored some handy runs for his side. 



He frustrated the Australian bowlers as he scored 82 runs in just 97 balls pushing Pakistan to a comfortable 313 total. Down below is the scorecard of Pakistan's 1st Innings in AUS vs PAK 3rd Test.



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistans-first-innings-313-10">Pakistan's First Innings- 313/10</h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BATTING</th><th>&nbsp;</th><th>R</th><th>B</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>SR</th><th>&nbsp;</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Abdullah Shafique&nbsp;</td><td>c Smith b Starc</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Saim Ayub&nbsp;</td><td>c Carey b Hazlewood</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Shan Masood&nbsp;(c)</td><td>c Smith b Marsh</td><td>35</td><td>70</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>50.00</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Babar Azam&nbsp;</td><td>lbw b Cummins</td><td>26</td><td>40</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>65.00</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Saud Shakeel&nbsp;</td><td>c Carey b Cummins</td><td>5</td><td>12</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>41.66</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Mohammad Rizwan&nbsp;?</td><td>c Hazlewood b Cummins</td><td>88</td><td>103</td><td>10</td><td>2</td><td>85.43</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Agha Salman&nbsp;</td><td>c Head b Starc</td><td>53</td><td>67</td><td>8</td><td>0</td><td>79.10</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Sajid Khan&nbsp;</td><td>c Lyon b Cummins</td><td>15</td><td>23</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>65.21</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Aamer Jamal&nbsp;</td><td>c Starc b Lyon</td><td>82</td><td>97</td><td>9</td><td>4</td><td>84.55</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Hasan Ali&nbsp;</td><td>c Starc b Cummins</td><td>0</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Mir Hamza&nbsp;</td><td>not out</td><td>7</td><td>43</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>16.27</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">AUS vs PAK 3rd Test Scorecard</figcaption></figure>







<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BOWLING</th><th>O</th><th>M</th><th>R</th><th>W</th><th>ECON</th><th>WD</th><th>NB</th><td>&nbsp;</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Mitchell Starc</td><td>16</td><td>2</td><td>75</td><td>2</td><td>4.68</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Josh Hazlewood</td><td>15</td><td>2</td><td>65</td><td>1</td><td>4.33</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Pat Cummins</td><td>18</td><td>1</td><td>61</td><td>5</td><td>3.38</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Nathan Lyon</td><td>17.1</td><td>0</td><td>74</td><td>1</td><td>4.31</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Mitchell Marsh</td><td>7</td><td>1</td><td>27</td><td>1</td><td>3.85</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Marnus Labuschagne</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>9</td><td>0</td><td>3.00</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Travis Head</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1.00</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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AUS vs PAK 3rd Test: Pakistan ALL OUT For 313 Runs On Day 1; Jamal Shines With his Maiden Half-Century

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Australia vs Pakistan: Pat Cummins, the Australia skipper, started 2024 with a bang as he managed to pick up yet another 5-wicket haul against Pakistan on Day 1 of today's 3rd and final test match against Pakistan at the SCG. Today's 5-wicket haul was the third consecutive 5-wicket haul for Cummins after his 10-wicket match in the second test match of the 3-match Test Series against Pakistan.



Skipper Cummins introduced himself into the attack in the 9th over, and he managed to dismiss the former Pakistan captain Babar Azam (26 runs) with an unplayable in-swinger in his 2nd over as the Men in Green managed to score just 39 runs and lost 3 wickets in the first 11 overs of the 3rd Test. Openers Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique were dismissed for ducks by the duo of Josh Hazelwood and Mitchell Starc, as the top order was not able to support Shan Masood?s decision to bat first at the SCG.



Cummins then dismissed Saud Shakeel (5 runs) and Mohammed Rizwan (88 runs) as Rizwan fell short of just 12 runs from becoming the first wicketkeeper from Pakistan to score a century on Australian soil in the longest format of the game. The 30-year-old then dismissed Sajid Khan (15 runs) and Hasan Ali for a duck to complete his 12th 5-wicket haul and his third consecutive 5-wicket haul.



The Aussie captain became the first Aussie bowler since Nathan Lyon to pick up three consecutive 5-wicket hauls in Test cricket. Cummins equalled Mitchell Johnson in the list of Aussie Seamers who have taken the most 5-wicket hauls.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Highest Number of 5 Wicket Hauls for Australia in Test Cricket</h2>



<ul>
<li>Glenn Mcgrath: 29</li>



<li>Denis Lillee: 23</li>



<li>Graham Mckenzie: 16</li>



<li>Terry Alderman: 14</li>



<li>Alan Davidson: 14</li>



<li>Craig Mcdermott: 14</li>



<li>Mitchell Starc: 14</li>



<li>Pat Cummins: 12</li>



<li>Mitchell Johnson: 12</li>
</ul>



Pat Cummins had a pretty good 2023 as a skipper, as he led the Australian team to their first ever World Test Championship title in 2023 against India. He also guided Australia to retain the Ashes against England last year, which ended in a 2-2 draw. The main achievement of Pat Cummins, the captain, was the victory against India in last year's 2023 ODI World Cup final, as the Aussies lifted their 6th World Cup Trophy.



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Australia vs Pakistan: Pat Cummins picks up his third consecutive five-wicket haul in the third test against Pakistan

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AUS vs PAK Day 2: Pakistan would have been in big trouble if their Number 9 hadn't put up a brilliant batting show but they are in a much better place. However, a third fifer from Pat Cummins in the consecutive third innings sets the tone of the Test Match on Day 1 and proceedings will now be on Day 2 where the weather conditions aren't looking that good. We brought to you the AUS vs PAK Day 2 Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney for the third Test.



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The Australia vs Pakistan third test is going to be the last international red-ball match for David Warner as he has announced his retirement from the Test and ODI format. And on his last Test, Australia has already made the strong ground.



It was a good toss to win and Pakistan opted to bat first. Siam Ayub and Abdullah Shafique opened the innings for Pakistan but both went back duck. Masood and Babar took charge then but Cummins managed to get rid of Babar and Saud Shakeel to the end of the first session. Rizwan and Salman combined their powers to make Pakistan bounce back.



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Rizwan missed his century by 12 runs and Pakistan were nine wickets down for 227 runs. Aamer Jamal got the job then to put Pakistan in a safer place when he scored 80-odd runs with Hamza at the other end. Pakistan posted 313 runs at the end and still time for one over was left. Warner was the batter to face the balls and he did it safely.



Now, Australia are trailing by 307 runs when they will enter the ground tomorrow morning. Down below is the AUS vs PAK Day 2 Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney for the third Test:



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ACC TO WEATHER.COM, the weather is predicted to be overcast and windy throughout the day. As the weather websites show there are moderate chances of rain for Day 2. A ~10-20% chance of rain is predicted earlier in the day and rises to ~60% later in the day. It might drizzle in the afternoon but hopefully ain?t going to interrupt the match for too long. The Temperature in the morning is expected to be around 25? C and remain the same in the evening.



Strong Winds with a speed of around 30-40KMPH will gust towards the South. Humidity will also stay at the higher range of 75%. So, the possibilities of rain are there but we can hope for a pretty healthy and decent AUS vs PAK Day 2 of the 3rd test match.



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As was mentioned before the game, on Day 1 at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, bowlers and hitters found an even playing field. Here, Pakistan reached the average score in the first innings, which was around 310-320. The field now appears firm and quick bowlers are certain to get some assistance. 



As the ball becomes old, batters have also fired huge scores here. Fans should anticipate a run-fest in David Warner's final Test match at SCG since four of the previous five games have ended in draws.



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AUS vs PAK Day 2 Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney| Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test

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AUS vs PAK Day 3: An important day of cricket, ruined by bad weather conditions at the SCG. Australia crawling to chase down the trail as the rain-affected day only allowed 46 overs on Day 2. The weather conditions are better but not greatly promising for Day 3 and we are here with the AUS vs PAK Day 3 complete weather forecast report and pitch report of Sydney Cricket Ground.



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It is summer in the Australian continent and bad weather on an odd day is usual there at this time. Weather websites had already forecasted bad weather, strong winds and heavy clouds over the city of Sydney, and all that allowed only 46 overs of cricket on Day 2.



Warner and Khawaja were in the crease on the morning of Day 2. Both looked committed to defending tight ones and were very watchful during the first overs. Aamer Jamal came to bowl and straightaway found a knick off the Warner's bat but Saim Ayub handed a life to David Warner when he was playing at 20. Agha Salman bowled a peach of a delivery to get rid of Warner at 34. 



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Australia got a solid 70 runs on the board before the fall of the first wicket. Khawaja displayed courage as well as determination but was unable to consolidate his initial lead, falling victim to Jamal. Jamal was sharp in his few spurts and bowled with terrific rhythm. Labuschagne appeared to be extremely at ease and played with poise. 



Due to poor light, the umpires opted to stop the play in the latter part of the afternoon session which was followed by the rain pause. It rained for quite a long so that the umpires called off the Day. As of now, Australia are trailing by 197 runs and they have 8 wickets on their hands.



Down below is the AUS vs PAK Day 3 complete weather forecast report and pitch report of Sydney Cricket Ground:



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ACC TO WEATHER.COM, the weather is again predicted to be overcast and windy throughout the day. As the weather websites show there are low chances of rain on Day 3 than on Day 2. A ~20% chance of rain is predicted earlier in the day which drops to &gt;3% later in the day. It hardly might drizzle in the morning but hopefully ain?t going to interrupt the match for too long. The Temperature in the morning is expected to be around 21? C and remain the same in the evening.



Winds with a speed of around 20-25KMPH will gust towards the Southeast. Humidity will also stay at the higher range of 60-80%. So, the possibilities of rain are low and we can hope for a pretty healthy and decent AUS vs PAK Day 3 of the 3rd test match.



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As was mentioned before the game, on Day 1 at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, bowlers and hitters found an even playing field. Here, Pakistan reached the average score in the first innings, which was around 310-320.



The field now appears firm and quick bowlers are certain to get some assistance. Australia were too slow in scoring runs. They scored just 110 runs in 46 overs which is just above 2 runs per over. This shows that bowlers are making trouble for batsmen to bat on.



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AUS vs PAK Day 3 Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney| Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test

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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.
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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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<h2>Venues Details</h2>
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<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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<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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</table>
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
READ: S<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/steve-smith-goes-past-sachin-tendulkar-and-kohli-sets-the-record-for-the-most-number-of-centuries-in-border-gavaskar-trophy/">teve Smith goes past Sachin Tendulkar and Kohli, sets the record for the most number of centuries in Border-Gavaskar Trophy</a>

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.

ICC Cricket Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule, Teams, Fixtures, Full Squads,  & Time Table

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The time is ticking for India captain Rohit Sharma in Test cricket. As per the reports in PTI, it is learned that the opening batter is all set to play his last match in red-ball cricket at the Sydney Cricket Ground, which will be the last match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, provided few conditions. 
Chairman of Selectors Ajit Agarkar is in Melbourne, and he will soon be having a conversation with Rohit Sharma related to his future in Tests. As per the reports, if India fails to reach the final of the series, then the last match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 will be the last match for India's captain.
This comes after Rohit Sharma's struggles in the Test cricket of last. In the last 8 games, the opening batter has scored just 155 runs at an average of 11.07 and his struggles are visible in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, where he has managed just 22 runs from 5 innings. 
After playing two games in the middle order, Rohit Sharma moved back to the top order in the ongoing Melbourne Test. However, the move didn't pay off, as the skipper was back in the hut after facing just 5 balls. He attempted a half-hearted pull shot and was caught by Scott Boland with ease. 
<h2> Rohit Sharma felt uncomfortable while batting in the middle order in the second and third Test matches</h2>
The reports also added that Rohit Sharma felt uncomfortable while batting in the middle order in the second and third Test matches. However, to accommodate him back as an opener, Shubman Gill was dropped from the team for the ongoing game as Washington Sundar replaced him as an all-rounder. 
With their place for the ICC World Test Championship very far away, it is fair to say Rohit Sharma won't be playing any more Tests after the ongoing game. To make it into the final, India will have to win both the remaining games. However, with the way things are going in the ongoing match, Australia look like clear favourites. 
There also have been some other sections of reports that have claimed that a big announcement will be around the corner after the Melbourne Test concludes. It is learned that there will be some big news coming from Indian cricket, especially if the team loses the game. 
If the reports related to Rohit Sharma's retirement after the Sydney Test are true, it's safe to say that the batter will have a great opportunity to turn things around in the remaining three innings. If he sets the stage on fire in three innings, chances are he will continue leading the team.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/how-much-is-virat-kohli-s-match-fee-what-will-he-get-after-a-20-percent-penalty-at-the-mcg-/#google_vignette">How much is Virat Kohli's match fee? What will he get after a 20 percent penalty at the MCG?</a>

As per the reports in PTI, it is learned that Rohit Sharma is all set to play his last match in red-ball cricket at the Sydney Cricket Ground

Rohit Sharma to retire after Sydney Test, Ajit Agarkar set to talk to captain about his future

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It's really hard to imagine Pakistan's test team without the presence of Shaheen Shah Afridi and it's a situation which is really hard to occur. However, a shocking call was taken by the National Team's selectors and despite being in excellent form with the ball, elite Pakistani seamer was not considered for selection in Pakistan's two-match Test-Series verus the South Africans.
Afridi delivered am exceptional performance in the One Day International series versus the same opposition, dismissing the highest number of batters (7) and his role with the ball was crucial in his team's success. 
But despite all this, the pacer wasn't even considered for selection for the two-match Test-Series versus the Proteas. According to some news reports, prior to the squad-announcement of the Shaheens, a selector reportedly asked the 24-year-old to take part in a practice Four-day match before the commencement of the Test-Series. 
Due to some personal reasons, Shaheen wasn't able to comply with the instructions of the Pakistani selectors. This was comprehended as "disobedience" by the selectors which led to his eventual exclusion from the Test team. Notably, a similar instruction was given to former skipper Babar Azam too, who also didn't comply with the instructions but was still included in the Test team.
According to some inside sources of Pakistani Men's National Cricket Team, it's believed that the dominating behavior of a certain selector has caused a feeling of dissatisfaction among the national team players. The selector, who recently announced his retirement from Cricket, reportedly maintains a dominating attitude even towards former players. It's believed that the selector is none other than Aleem Dar who was drafted in the selection committee just a few months back. 
According to some close sources of Shaheen, the pacer still has the passion in him to represent Pakistan in the longest format of the game and he was pretty disappointed by the selectors' decision to exclude him from the Test Team for the South Africa series. 
Post the conclusion of the One-Day International series, the 24-year-old even gave the offer to stay in South Africa for the upcoming Test-Series if the national team selectora felt the need to include him in the squad, but no initiative was taken to select him. 
The Shan Masood-led team desperately felt the absence of a left-handed pacer and this was pretty evident in the Centurion Test-match versus the Proteas. Another left-arm seamer Mir Hamza, who is known for his speed and variations, was not considered for selection too. 
Talking about Shaheen Shah Afridi again, the reason for not selecting him was given as workload management but shockingly, he was allowed to participate in the upcoming edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). He is a part of the team of Fortune Barishal and the 24-year-old is anticipated to play in five contests for the franchise.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-irfan-pathan-and-sanjay-manjrekar-get-involved-in-a-heated-argument-over-the-run-out-of-yashasvi-jaiswal-on-live-tv/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch:Irfan Pathan and Sanjay Manjrekar get involved in a heated argument over the run out of Yashasvi Jaiswal on live TV</a>

Shaheen Shah Afridi of Pakistan celebrates the dismissal of Australia's Mitchell Starc | Image: AFP

Shaheen Shah Afridi was shockingly not considered for selection in Pakistan's Test Team for the South Africa series and Aleem Dar is reportedly considered the main reason behind his exclusion from the team.

Shaheen Afridi neglected the orders of the selectors and this led to his exclusion from the Test Team

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Jasprit Bumrah bowled the worst spell of his career in the Tests during the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The match between the teams is taking place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. 
Jasprit Bumrah was taken for a lot of runs in the Tests against Australia. The fast bowler returned with the figures of 4/99 in the 28.4 overs. This saw him achieving a wanted record to his name as, for the first time, he gave away more than 90 runs in an innings in his career in Tests. 
Jasprit Bumrah also was hit for four sixes during his spell. It was for the first time in 4562 deliveries that six was hit against him. Sam Konstas slammed the fast bowler for two sixes, while Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc also hit one six each against the premier fast bowler. 
This was only the second time that more than one six in an innings (after England's first innings in 2018 at the Oval) was hit against the fast bowler. This was the first time three or more sixes were hit against the fast bowler. 
<h2>Jasprit Bumrah has been the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25</h2>
Jasprit Bumrah has been the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The fast bowler has looked a class apart in the series. He picked fifer in Perth and followed it up with the four-fer in Adelaide. The pacer picked 6-fer wickets in Gabba and then four-fer in Melbourne.
Jasprit Bumrah, in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, has taken 25 wickets at an average of 13.12 with five-wicket hauls. With the way he is going, he is expected to take more wickets in the series and it won't be a surprise if he goes past 35-mark in the series. 
Coming to the match, Australia had another dominating outing in the ongoing fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, underway at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. 
They came up with a terrific effort with bat and ball on Day two to put India under pressure. The hosts ended their first innings on 474 and then took five Indian wickets. At stumps, India was 165 for five and is still behind 310 runs.
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Jasprit Bumrah bowled the worst spell of his career in the Tests during the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

Shocking! Jasprit Bumrah bowls the worst spell of his career and achieves two unwanted feats

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Former Indian skipper Sunil Gavaskar has ordered skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir to drop Mohammed Siraj for the next game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He said that the team should include Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna in the team at Sydney. 
Mohammed Siraj has been one of the poor performers for India in the ongoing series against Australia. The fast bowler has failed to provide support to Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing series, which has been the main reason behind the team's struggles with the ball. 
With Mohammed Siraj failing to take wickets and restrict run flow, all the burden has come on Jasprit Bumrah. The fast bowler has been single-handedly carrying the bowling lineup of the team and is the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 with 25 wickets to his name. 
Mohammed Siraj has also leaked a lot of runs and his poor effort is the reason why Australia has piled up over 400 runs in the last two games. In the Melbourne Test, he failed to take a single wicket and gave away 122 runs in the 23 overs that he bowled. 
Sunil Gavaskar feels that Mohammed Siraj needs a break and team management needs to tell him that they are dropping him on the basis of his poor performances. While speaking to Star Sports, he explained: 
"I think Siraj, perhaps, needs a little bit of a break. In the sense that, I am not saying a break, he needs to be told that he is left out of the team for non-performance. There has to be a situation where you can’t beat around the bush." 
<h2>If you want to make two changes. Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana to support Jasprit Bumrah - Sunil Gavaskar wants Mohammed Siraj to be dropped </h2>
Sunil Gavaskar mentioned that Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma need to directly say to Mohammed Siraj they are dropping him. The batting great also batted for the inclusion of Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana. He explained: 
"But I think Siraj needs to be told ‘look, you are not bowling as well as we expected you to on pitches that have been helpful’. That is something that needs to be told. If you want to make two changes. Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana to support Jasprit Bumrah. By all means, do that," he concluded.
Do 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>

Former Indian skipper Sunil Gavaskar has ordered skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir to drop Mohammed Siraj for the next game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma ordered to drop Mohammed Siraj following his worst performance

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In the 2nd day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-match of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, the Indian Cricket Team has hit the axe on their own feet. In reply to Australia's first inning score of 474 runs, the Indian batters helped their team reach the score of 153-2 at one point and they were on course of reaching a big score in their first-inning. 
However, in the 41st over, young Indian opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal got run out after playing a good knock of 86 runs. Lack of co-ordination with Virat Kohli on the other end meant he youngster missed out on the opportunity to slam his 2nd ton versus the Aussies in the ongoing BGT series. On one hand, the threat of a follow on being enforeced is looming over the Indian Team while on the other hand, the run out of Jaiswal sparked a heated argument between Cricket experts Irfan Pathan and Sanjay Manjrekar and the video of the same has gone viral on social media platforms. 
The Men in Blue ended the 2nd day of the Melbourne test at the score of 164 runs for the loss of five wickets and they are still trailing the Kangaroos by 310 runs. Post the conclusion of the 2nd day, Sanjay Manjrekar and Irfan Pathan were discussing the run out of Jaiswal in the post match show of Star Sports. Manjrekar on one hand was seen criticising Kohli while the opinions of Irfan were completely opposite.
Watch the full video <a href="https://x.com/Musafirr_hu_yar/status/1872543107272806770?t=08VDV_x1Pzgs82fX6qIX2g&amp;s=19">here</a>
<h2>Manjrekar had some harsh words to say about Kohli</h2>
First, Sanjay Manjrekar put forward his perspective and said, 
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"The ball was coming at a slower speed, I don't think that Virat would have got run-out in that situation. It was the call of Jaiswal and this run was probably not a free one but Jaiswal was the one who was running at the danger-end not Virat. It was his (Virat's) childish mistake that he looked back and decided that it was not a run. If Yashasvi's judgement was wrong then he would have got dismissed on the non-striker's end."

</blockquote>
<h2>Irfan Pathan hit back at the comments of Manjrekar</h2>
Initiating a counter attack on the views of his fellow commentator, Irfan said, 
<blockquote>
"He (Kohli) was probably not confident about taking that run because the ball went to fielder in a quick manner. Kohli, who was standing at the non-striker's end also has the right to deny a run call if he feels he's at the risk of getting run-out."

After this, Manjrekar said, "If you don't want to let me talk, then it's okay.
</blockquote>
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/steve-smith-goes-past-sachin-tendulkar-and-kohli-sets-the-record-for-the-most-number-of-centuries-in-border-gavaskar-trophy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Steve Smith goes past Sachin Tendulkar and Kohli, sets the record for the most number of centuries in Border-Gavaskar Trophy</a>

Irfan Pathan (L) and Sanjay Manjrekar (C) in the post match show of Star Sports alongside Jatin Sapru (R) | Image: X (Cricket NDTV)

Cricket Experts Irfan Pathan and Sanjay Manjrekar got involved in a heated exchange with each other on live television following the run out of Yashasvi Jaiswal