The reports of the fitness test organised by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are out now. Young batter Azam Khan struggled to find his way in the fitness test before eventually failing, while Irfanullah Khan Niazi remained the top performer in the test.



The PCB held a training-cum fitness camp for 29 players, who are on the list of probable to feature in the T20 World Cup 2024, at the Kakul Academy in Abbottabad. On the second day of the fitness camp, Pakistan Cricket underwent a fitness evaluation with a basic 2-kilometer run.



As per the details available, Irfanullah Khan Niazi led the 29-men Pakistani contingent under a record time - 6 minutes and 47 seconds. Senior wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan, who was one of the participants, completed the run in 8 minutes and 26 seconds.



However, Azam Khan, who is known as one of the bright prospects for Pakistan Cricket, returned with poor figures. Azam Khan couldn't go beyond 1.5 kilometres in the prescribed 2-kilometre run. He took 20 minutes to cover 1.5 kilometres before eventually stopping.



Other notable names, who took part in the fitness test were Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Harris, Agha Salman and Mohammad Amir among others. Meanwhile, a handful of players have skipped the test.



Babar Azam was not available for the evaluation as he was in Saudi Arabia and is expected to join his mates on Thursday. Fakhar Zaman and Haris Rauf didn't participate as the two were recovering from their injuries while Imad Wasim pulled out due to a potential knee injury.



The complete details of Pakistan's Fitness Test are provided below:



Azam Khan:&nbsp;20 minutes for 1.5 Kilometers Mohammad Wasim Jr: 8 minutes and 27 seconds Mohammad Haris: 8 minutes and 27 seconds Mohammad Rizwan: 8 minutes and 26 seconds Naseem Shah: 8 minutes and 27 seconds Haseebullah: 8 minutes and 27 seconds Shaheen Afridi: 8 minutes and 37 seconds Agha Salman: 9 minutes and 20 seconds Mehran Mumtaz: 8 minutes and 30 seconds Mohammad Amir: 9 minutes and 30 seconds Shadab Khan: 9 minutes and 56 seconds Mohammad Nawaz: 9 minutes and 57 seconds



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim takes Retirement U-turn</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/03/Mohammad-Amir-Imad-Wasim-1-1024x576.jpg" alt="Pakistan's Fitness Test Reports: Azam FAILED, Rizwan, Shaheen Passed, Complete Fitness Test Report" class="wp-image-128466" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image Source: Amar Ujala</figcaption></figure>



Notably, the fitness camp organised by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was also participated by veteran bowlers Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim. The two aforementioned players reversed their retirement decision to make themselves available for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and the USA.



Interestingly, PCB named both of them in the list of 29 players shortlisted for a training camp at Kakul Academy in Abbottabad. The other players who were included in the list are:



Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub,&nbsp;Saud Shakeel, Imad Wasim, Haseebullah, Salman Ali Agha,&nbsp;Azam Khan, Mohammad Haris, Irfan Khan Niazi,&nbsp;Shadab Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Usama Mir, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Abbas Afridi,&nbsp;Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Mehran Mumtaz, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Aamir Jamal, Zaman Khan, Usman Khan, Haris Rauf and Mohammad Amir



PCB in a statement mentioned that the fitness camp is organised with the aim of preparing the players for the upcoming T20I series - both home and away - and the impending T20 World Cup 2024.



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Pakistan's Fitness Test Reports: Azam FAILED, Rizwan, Shaheen Passed, Complete Fitness Test Report

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PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I: In a big injury blow for Pakistan amidst their T20I series against New Zealand, wicketkeeper batter Azam Khan has been ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing T20 leg. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Saturday, confirmed the development advising Azam to rest for a few days.



Notably, Azam Khan looked in some discomfort during one of the practice sessions ahead of the PAK vs NZ T20I series. He seemed to have some trouble in his right calf as he trained at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. 



The 25-year-old batter was subsequently sent for the radiology reports to check for any injuries. The radiology reports confirmed a grade one tear on his right calf muscle.



?Azam Khan has been advised to undergo a 10-day rest following radiology reports confirming a Grade One tear of his right calf muscle,? the PCB said in a statement.



As a result of the tear, Azam Khan will not be able to partake in any of the action between Pakistan and New Zealand in the ongoing five-match T20I series, which began on April 18 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. 



Azam Khan is, soon, expected to bid goodbye to his mates at the national men's team and report at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) where he will continue his rehabilitation under the watchful eyes of the medical staff.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I: New Zealand lose 3 wickets against Pakistan</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/04/PAK-vs-NZ-1-1024x747.jpg" alt="PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I: Big Injury Blow for Pakistan, Azam RULED OUT of New Zealand T20I series" class="wp-image-133174" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Pakistan vs New Zealand 2nd T20I | Image: PCB</figcaption></figure>



The second of the five T20I fixtures between Pakistan and New Zealand is currently underway at the Pindi Cricket Stadium. 



After opting to bowl first, Pakistan have damaged Pakistan's top order with three quick wickets in the powerplay itself.



While Shaheen Shah Afridi removed wicketkeeper batter Tim Siefert in the second over, Mohammad Amir got a twin strike as he dismissed Tim Robinson and Dean Foxcroft in his successive overs.



As things currently stand, in the seventh over, New Zealand have scored 42 runs after losing three wickets. 



Notably, the<a href="https://www.pcb.com.pk/"> PAK vs NZ</a> 1st T20I ended with no result as the rain ultimately played spoilsport. Only two balls could be possible during the entire fixture, which saw Shaheen Shah Afridi dismissing Tim Robinson at a nought. 



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PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I: Big Injury Blow for Pakistan, Azam RULED OUT of New Zealand T20I series

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Before the start of the 2024 T20 World Cup, disappointing news has emerged for the Pakistani team and fans. The Pakistani star wicketkeeper batsman, Azam Khan, known for his power hitting batting ability, has been ruled out of the ongoing five-match series against Pakistan and New Zealand.



According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), he has been advised to rest for 10 days. In fact, he suffered a Grade One tear in his right calf muscle during the practice session of the ongoing five-match T20 series against New Zealand.



Currently Azam Khan is in the National Cricket Academy (NCA) where the PCB medical team is keeping an eye on him.



Missing this series can prove to be very harmful for Azam. Because he is one of the strong contenders for the 2024 T20 World Cup. Before the T20 World Cup, Pakistan will tour Ireland and England. Pakistan will play a three-match T20 match against Ireland, while a four-match T20 series will be played against England.



Currently, Pakistan has taken a 1-0 lead in the ongoing five-match T20 series against New Zealand. The first match was canceled due to rain.



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PAK vs NZ: Pakistan's Star Wicketkeeper Ruled out of New Zealand Series

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IRE vs PAK 2nd T20I: An aggressive approach by Pakistan was cool to watch against Ireland in the PAK vs IRE 2nd T20I. Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Rizwan came up with the best of their forms and Pakistan defeated Ireland in the second T20I to level the 3-match T20I series.



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><h2>Table of Contents</h2><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#ire-vs-pak-2nd-t-20-i-match-summary">IRE vs Pak 2nd T20I Match Summary</a></li><li class=""><a href="#ire-vs-pak-3rd-t-20-i-details">IRE vs PAK 3rd T20I details</a></li><li class=""><a href="#ire-vs-pak-head-to-head-record">IRE vs PAK Head-to-Head Record</a></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ire-vs-pak-2nd-t-20-i-match-summary">IRE vs Pak 2nd T20I Match Summary</h2>



 The visitors won the toss at first and asked Ireland to bat first. Ireland welcomed the decision and thumped 29 runs in 3 overs but an excellent over by Shaheen Shah took the momentum away from the home side. He knocked out skipper Stirling and last match hero Balbirnie in the same over. 



Lorcan Tucker and Harry Tector combined to bridge the innings further where the wicketkeeper batter Tucker smacked 51 off 34 balls. They were 165 for 7 down with just 9 balls left in the game and then Gareth Delany showed up his superior class with bat and posted 26 runs in the 7 he played. Following the brilliant finish, Ireland asked Pakistan to chase 194 to level the series.



It was a horrific start for Pakistan with Saim Ayub and Babar Azam going back to the pavilion within the first 10 balls of the chase with just 13 runs on the board. Rizwan and Fakhar took charge and started thrashing the Irish bowlers. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/05/ZAMAN.jpg" alt="IRE vs PAK: Pakistan Dominated Ireland as Pakistani Batting Powerhouse Levels Series By 7-Wicket Win." class="wp-image-134077" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Fakhar Zaman stole the show (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



Rizwan smashed a 34-ball fifty whereas Fakhar got an even faster 30-ball fifty that took Pakistan in a much comfortable position. Zaman went flying fast after his 50 and lost his wicket after a quick 78 off 40 balls. Azam Khan came up and came up with an absolute banger as he smashed 4 sixes to reach 30 off just 10 balls. 



Pakistan chased up the target within 17 overs and that lays a mark on their day, Pakistan's batting lineup can be one of the most brutal lineups you could ever face. Pakistan won the match by 7 wickets.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ire-vs-pak-3rd-t-20-i-details"><a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-team/ireland/27/schedule">IRE</a> vs PAK 3rd T20I details</h2>



The third T20I between the sides is going to be played on 14th May and it will be the series decider. Good news for Pakistan as their prime fast bowlers are in a good knick and batters are exploding runs with their bats.



Tournament:?Pakistan Tour of Ireland 2024



Match:?IRE vs PAK 3rd T20I



Day/Date:?Tuesday/14th May 2024



Time:?6:30 PM IST



Venue:?Clontarf Cricket Club Ground



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ire-vs-pak-head-to-head-record">IRE vs PAK Head-to-Head Record</h2>



<ul>
<li>Matches Played:?03</li>



<li>Won by PAK:?02</li>



<li>Won by IRE:?01</li>



<li>No Result:?00</li>
</ul>



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IRE vs PAK: Pakistan Dominated Ireland as Pakistani Batting Powerhouse Levels Series By 7-Wicket Win.

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ENG vs PAK 1st T20I: The Pakistan Cricket Team is on a tour of England for a four-match T20I series just a couple of weeks before the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and the tour is set to start on 22 March at Headingley, Leeds. Here we are with Pakistan Playing For The 1st T20I Against England Prediction.



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#pakistan-playing-for-the-eng-vs-pak-1st-t-20-i-prediction">Pakistan Playing For The ENG vs PAK 1st T20I Prediction</a><ul><li class=""><a href="#pakistan-squad-for-england-t-20-i-series">Pakistan Squad For England T20I Series</a></li></ul></li><li class=""><a href="#pakistan-probable-playing-11-for-eng-vs-pak-1st-t-20-i">Pakistan Probable Playing 11 For ENG vs PAK 1st T20I</a></li></ul></nav></div>



Pakistan had a couple of T20I series before their clash against England and they have done a pretty satisfying job in those series. They drew the home T20I series against New Zealand and then won the three-match T20I series in Ireland 2-1. Riding on those powerpack performances, Pakistan will be a confident side coming to this series.



Let's check out the predicted Pakistan Playing For The 1st T20I Against England:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-playing-for-the-eng-vs-pak-1st-t-20-i-prediction">Pakistan Playing For The ENG vs PAK 1st T20I Prediction</h2>



First and foremost, Pakistan announced a balanced squad for the Ireland and England tour. The Squad consists of a group of world-class batters, a group of even better bowlers, and a couple of all-rounders. Below is the full squad of Pakistan for T20Is in ENGLAND:



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-squad-for-england-t-20-i-series">Pakistan Squad For England T20I Series</h4>



Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan.



Pakistan have invested and seem to be interested in Saim Ayub a lot in the T20I format. This young kid has impressed a lot in the domestic T20 circuit but is yet to explode in the Internationals. He will get a company of experienced Mohammad Rizwan to open the innings and hopefully, this opening duo will work for Pakistan.



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They have one of the best number three in the world in the form of Babar Azam and the skipper is in pretty good form. Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam have got the skills and power to accumulate big runs in the middle overs after Powerplay. 



PCB have shown interest in Azam Khan. The big boy Khan has a special ability to smash any ball out of the park and he is a good player of pace. His power game should give Pakistan the command to go blazing in the death overs.



To provide stability in the middle order, Agha Salman might make his way to the playing 11. His number might not be much impressive in the T20Is but he showed promising character in the PSL 2024.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/05/ifti-1.jpg" alt="ENG vs PAK 1st T20I: Pakistan Playing For The 1st T20I Against England Prediction | Full Squads | Pakistan Tour of England 2024" class="wp-image-134334" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Iftikhar Ahmed (API)</figcaption></figure>



Another power-hitter in the contingent is Iftikhar Ahmed. Iftikhar has already won his spurs on the international stage in the shortest format of the game. He is a one-of-a-kind player who can flip the sides with his bat in any given circumstances.



Imad Wasim has made his comeback to the international side and this time he looks more promising with the bat in his hands. He got absolute control with the ball in the Ireland series and he can swing some really big SIXES as well. Shadab Khan, a player with similar capabilities alike Imad Wasim is also in the lineup. These two provide the long batting options to the team and provide additional help to Azam Khan or Iftikhar Ahmed in the death overs.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/05/Naseem-Shah-Shaheen-Afridi-1.jpg" alt="ENG vs PAK 1st T20I: Pakistan Playing For The 1st T20I Against England Prediction | Full Squads | Pakistan Tour of England 2024" class="wp-image-134335" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shan</figcaption></figure>



Then the duo of Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah is pretty certain to take part and spearhead the bowling unit. They both are in absolute red-hot form, especially Shaheen Shah, who has been on another level. There will be a discussion for the last spot and Mohammad Amir, Haris Rauf, and Abbas Afridi are in the race for the spot in the ENG vs PAK 1st T20I. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-probable-playing-11-for-eng-vs-pak-1st-t-20-i">Pakistan Probable Playing 11 For ENG vs PAK 1st T20I </h2>



<ul>
<li>Saim Ayub,</li>



<li>Mohammad Rizwan,</li>



<li>Babar Azam (c),</li>



<li>Fakhar Zaman,</li>



<li>Azam Khan (wk),</li>



<li>Agha Salman, </li>



<li>Iftikhar Ahmed,</li>



<li>Imad Wasim,</li>



<li>Shaheen Afridi,</li>



<li>Naseem Shah,</li>



<li>Haris Rauf/Mohammad Amir.</li>
</ul>



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ENG vs PAK 1st T20I: Pakistan Playing For The 1st T20I Against England Prediction | Full Squad | Pakistan Tour of England 2024

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ENG vs PAK: England sealed the 4-match T20I series by defeating Pakistan in the fourth and last T20I played on 30th May at the KIA Oval, London. England didn't allow Pakistan to even compete at any level in the series and below is the ENG vs Pakistan Full T20I series analysis.



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Pakistan were on a tour of England just after they wrapped up the Ireland T20I series 2-1. Pakistan looked strong when they played against Ireland but things were totally on the left side when they played against England. Let's take a look at the summary of the PAK vs ENG T20I series.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="summary-of-eng-vs-pak-t-20-i-series">Summary Of ENG vs PAK T20I series</h2>



Pakistan were scheduled to travel to England for a four-match T20I series and this series was meant to be their final rehearsal before the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Pakistan had just won the Ireland T20I series and were definitely high on confidence while England called their players back from the IPL 2024. 



This time of the year is known as spring season in England, which means a lot of rain! And definitely, the rain played a spoiler in as many as two games of the series which is often frustrating for fans as well as players.



The first match was scheduled to be played at Headingley, Leeds. It was raining heavily on the match day, and no action was seen in the first match as the match was called off without the toss. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/05/ENG-vs-PAK-1-1024x737.jpg" alt="ENG vs PAK 4th T20I Playing11, Dream11 Prediction, England vs Pakistan Dream11 Team, Full Squad, Kennington Oval London Pitch Report, Pakistan Playing11" class="wp-image-134631" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Getty Images</figcaption></figure>



Birmingham had better weather on 25th May and we finally got a match. England, batting first, posted a good total on the board of 183 runs in their quota of 20 overs, and in response, Pakistan could only manage to put 160 on comparison and lost the match by 23 runs.



1-0 down in the series, Pakistan needed some more game time but clouds over Cardiff's sky didn't allow even the toss to begin with. The covers were not off the ground for a single moment and the third match was also called off without a toss.



Now, it was the time for the last contest in London. There were dark clouds over the head at Kennington Oval, but thankfully, we got a full match. Pakistan batted first this time and posted a low total of 157 runs. It seemed that the pitch has got some demons but when England came to bat, they were excellent on the crease. England chased down 158 in just 15.3 overs which shows the current levels of Pakistan Bowling unit.



England won the T20I series by 2-0 after the conclusion of the Pakistan tour of England 2024.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="team-performances-in-eng-vs-pak-t-20-i-series">Team Performances in ENG vs PAK T20I series</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistans-performance">Pakistan's Performance</h3>



Pakistan have not found their balance, to be honest. They are still not confirmed with the bowling combinations, have a shaky middle order and the only thing that is working for them is a bit of runs from the Skipper and Iftikhar Ahmed. 



They have too many options on fast bowling, out-of-form all-rounders and middle order. Shaheen's magic isn't working and Naseem got just one match and he went too expensive. Imad Wasim was given rest in the 4th T20I and he is proving to be one of the most important players in this squad for the T20 World Cup. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/05/AZAM-KHAN.jpg" alt="ENG vs PAK: England Thrashed Pakistan On Head of T20 World Cup | ENG vs PAK Full T20I Series Analysis" class="wp-image-134762" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Azam Khan didn't see Mark Wood's quick bouncer (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



The Wicketkeeping guy Azam Khan has failed with the bat. He just can't handle a pace of anything over 145Kmph. Jorfra Archer got him in the second T20I and here Mark Wood got him on zero. He also dropped a couple of catches behind the wicket and all these things must be considered by PCB and skipper Babar Azam in the World Cup. Overall, they were poor on the field and fans expect a better standard from them.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="englands-performance">England's Performance</h3>



England were on the top in the series. <a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/jos-buttler-308967">Jos Buttler</a> and Phil Salt carried on their IPL forms and were good to give decent starts to their team. The middle order, however, wasn't that convincing for the English skipper but we saw some glimpses of the good form of the middle order in the last T20I. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/05/RASHID.jpg" alt="ENG vs PAK: England Thrashed Pakistan On Head of T20 World Cup | ENG vs PAK Full T20I Series Analysis" class="wp-image-134763" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Rashid celebrates Rizwan's wicket (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



With Jofra Archer back to the side and Mark Wood cruising to the crease, England's bowling lineup is definitely breathtaking with the pace. Adil Rashid also got a couple of wickets in the series and overall, they were riding the curves and always on the top of Pakistan team in the T20I series. 



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ENG vs PAK: England Thrashed Pakistan On Head of T20 World Cup | ENG vs PAK Full T20I Series Analysis

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ICC T20 World Cup 2024?Points Table: History has been created! The Giant-Killer USA have pulled off an amazing win against the runner-ups of the 2022 T20 World Cup Pakistan in a super over. USA are leading Group A with two wins in two games and we are here with the latest ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table Updated on 7 June after PAK vs USA.



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#pak-vs-usa-match-summary">PAK vs USA Match Summary</a></li><li class=""><a href="#icc-t-20-world-cup-2024-points-table">ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table</a><ul><li class=""><a href="#group-a-points-table">Group A Points Table</a></li><li class=""><a href="#group-b-points-table">Group B Points Table</a></li><li class=""><a href="#group-c-points-table">Group C Points Table</a></li><li class=""><a href="#group-d-points-table">Group D Points Table</a></li></ul></li></ul></nav></div>



In a thrilling start to the T20 World Cup 2024, the USA pulled off an incredible 190+ chase against Canada in the inaugural match! But they didn't stop there?USA went on to level the score against Pakistan's formidable bowling lineup, one of the best in the tournament. This stunning upset is the first big shocker of the T20 World Cup and is sure to skyrocket the confidence of the USA players as they gear up to face India on June 12th. What an electrifying start for the USA!



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-usa-match-summary">PAK vs USA Match Summary</h2>



Winning the toss was a game-changer, and luck was on USA's side! They strategically invited Pakistan to bat first, kicking off with spin to seize control of the innings right from the start. Mumbai-born Saurabh Netravalkar struck first, sending Rizwan back to the pavilion with a sharp edge to third slip. The excitement continued as Usman Khan, attempting a risky lofted shot, fell to Nosthush Kenjige in just the third over.



Then came Fakhar Zaman, blazing onto the field but lasting only seven balls. Pakistan found themselves reeling at 3 down within the first five overs. However, Shadab Khan and skipper Babar Azam fought back valiantly, building a crucial 72-run partnership. Shadab dazzled with a quickfire 40 off 25 balls, but questions arose as Babar Azam struggled to accelerate, inexplicably maintaining a strike rate of just 100 after playing 40-odd balls on a decent batting surface.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/06/BABAR-SHADAB.jpg" alt="ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table Updated on 7 June; USA Rattled Pakistan in a Super Over" class="wp-image-135020" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Babar and Shadab Stabilized Pakistan's innings (Getty Images) </figcaption></figure>



Azam Khan's dismissal on the very first ball added to Pakistan's woes, leaving them floundering in the middle. However, the late-innings heroics of Iftikhar Ahmed and Shaheen Afridi brought some much-needed fireworks. Their explosive hitting in the death overs propelled Pakistan to a fighting total of 159 in their 20 overs.



Chasing 160 against Pakistan's formidable bowling attack was no walk in the park. USA, however, held their nerve, avoiding early wickets and capitalizing on a couple of crucial misfields. They powered through the batting powerplay, racking up 44 runs and losing just Steven Taylor. The game-changing moment came with skipper Monank Patel and Andries Gous forging a vital 68-run partnership for the second wicket. This stand was the cornerstone of their chase, setting the stage for an exhilarating finish



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/06/pAKISTAN-1.jpg" alt="ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table Updated on 7 June; USA Rattled Pakistan in a Super Over" class="wp-image-135021" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Pakistan Team (API via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



Haris Rauf and Mohammad Amir reignited the contest with two quick wickets, dismissing both set batters and injecting fresh excitement into the game. With the match hanging in the balance, Aaron Jones and Nitish Kumar stepped up, guiding USA to a nail-biting scenario: 15 runs needed off the last over. Haris Rauf's first three balls were brilliant, conceding just 3 runs, but then the drama unfolded as his next three deliveries went for 11 runs, leading to a thrilling tie and a super over showdown!



USA took the crease first in the super over with Jones and Harmeet ready to take on the challenge. Known for his control, Mohammad Amir surprisingly gave away 3 wides, while a boundary and sharp running between the wickets saw USA amass 18 runs. The stage was set for a pulsating finish!



Saurabh Netravalkar took the ball for USA in the super over and delivered an exceptional first three balls, giving away only 5 runs and taking a crucial wicket. With Pakistan needing 14 off the last three balls, the pressure was immense. They could only muster 4, 2, and 1 in those final deliveries, sealing a historic victory for USA in the super over. This sensational win against Pakistan will be remembered as a landmark moment in the T20 World Cup!



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/06/382251-1.jpg" alt="ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table Updated on 7 June; USA Rattled Pakistan in a Super Over" class="wp-image-135019" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Netravalkar sealed the win for USA (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



USA have won two in a row and that brings them up to first place in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table of Group A. Below are the latest ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table Updated on 7 June after PAK vs USA:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-t-20-world-cup-2024-points-table">ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="group-a-points-table">Group A Points Table</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Group A</th><td>Mat</td><td>Won</td><td>Lost</td><td>Tied</td><td>NR</td><th>Pts</th><td>NRR</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>United States</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>+0.626</td></tr><tr><td>India</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+3.065</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.000</td></tr><tr><td>Canada</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.451</td></tr><tr><td>Ireland</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-3.065</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="group-b-points-table">Group B Points Table</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Group B</th><td>Mat</td><td>Won</td><td>Lost</td><td>Tied</td><td>NR</td><th>Pts</th><td>NRR</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Scotland</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>+0.736</td></tr><tr><td>Australia</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+1.950</td></tr><tr><td>Namibia</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-0.309</td></tr><tr><td>England</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0.000</td></tr><tr><td>Oman</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.975</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="group-c-points-table">Group C Points Table</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Group C</th><td>Mat</td><td>Won</td><td>Lost</td><td>Tied</td><td>NR</td><th>Pts</th><td>NRR</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Afghanistan</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+6.250</td></tr><tr><td>West Indies</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+0.411</td></tr><tr><td>Uganda</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-2.952</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.000</td></tr><tr><td>PNG</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.434</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="group-d-points-table">Group D Points Table</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Group D</th><td>Mat</td><td>Won</td><td>Lost</td><td>Tied</td><td>NR</td><th>Pts</th><td>NRR</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>South Africa</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+1.048</td></tr><tr><td>Netherlands</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+0.539</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.000</td></tr><tr><td>Nepal</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.539</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.048</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table</figcaption></figure>



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ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table Updated on 7 June; USA Rattled Pakistan in a Super Over

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India batter Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are all set to play the three-match ODI series against England. As per the reports in Times of India, it is learned that both the senior batters of the team will be playing the series and have no intention to take a rest. 
A few days ago, some reports claimed that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli won't be playing the three-match ODI series against England. The duo were speculated to be rested to manage their workload, especially after the hectic Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 
But it raised many eyeballs as to why Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be rested, especially with the three-match ODI series against England being the only series ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The ICC event will be taking place in February-March and it will be a crucial tournament for India. 
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have come under massive pump for their poor returns with the bat. And also with them already announcing their retirement from T20Is, the ODIs against England and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be extremely important for both the stalwarts. 
The ODI series between England and India will get underway from 6th February at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. The second game of the series is scheduled to take place on 9th February in Cuttack, followed by the last match to be played on 12th at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. 
<h2>Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli last played a white-ball game during the ODI series against Sri Lanka</h2>
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli last played a white-ball game during the ODI series against Sri Lanka. The two players will have to play a massive part if India needs to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Rohit Sharma-led side will be playing their games in Dubai as the tournament will be played in a Hybrid model. 
Currently, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are playing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia. Both the players have struggled to get going. The skipper, in particular, has looked torrid and is all set to be dropped from the team for the last match of the series. 
Virat Kohli, on the other hand, slammed a century in the opening match of the series. But after that, has looked torrid with the bat. It remains to be seen how he will fare in the last game of the series.
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India batter Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are all set to play the three-match ODI series against England.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma all set to be part of England ODIs

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With the 2025 New Year celebrations over, the Indian Cricket Team have now begun their preparations for the next BGT match. Under the leadership of Jasprit Bumrah, the Men in Blue will be playing their first Test contest of 2025 in Sydney. This match will be played versus the the Pat Cummins-led Australia from the 3rd of January. 
The Indian Team is currently taking part in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy Five-Match Test-Series on Australian soil. The home side currently have the advantage as they are leading the series by 2-1. The fifth and the decisive contest of the series will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). The Jasprit Bumrah-led team will be looking to secure a victory by any means in the final encounter in order to retain the precious BGT Trophy. 
<h2>Change in captaincy ahead of the Sydney Test-Match</h2>
Regular Captain Rohit Sharma has decided to drop himself from the final Test-Match as his performance in the entire series has been disastrous, managing to score just 31 runs in five innings versus the Kangaroos. 
A lot of pressure was being created on Rohit and the Men in Blue even won the Perth Test-Match under the captaincy of Bumrah where Sharma was not available as he was away on paternity leave and therefore, the two time WTC Runner's-up will be seen entering the field of Sydney with Jasprit Bumrah as the captain.
<h2>What's the record of Team India in Test-Matches played in Sydney? </h2>
The Indian Cricket Team have a really poor record in Test-Matches played in Sydney. They have managed to reign supreme just once at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), that too 47 years ago.That means if the Blue Brigade manage to secure a victory in the final Test-Match in Sydney, then their shameful winless streak will get broken. 
The Men in Blue have taken part in 13 Sydney Test-Matches so far, managing to win just one and have suffered defeats in five contests. The other remaining matches at this venue between Australia and India have ended in a draw i.e seven draws. 
India won their only Sydney Test-Match way back in January of 1978, where they triumphed over the Kangaroos by a margin of an inning and two runs under the leadership of the legendary Bishan Singh Bedi. This was time when Test Matches used to be of 6 days and there used to be a rest day in between.
Total Tests played in Sydney: 13
Won: 1
Lost: 5
Drawn: 7 
The upcoming 5th Test-Match in Sydney will be must win one for the Jasprit Bumrah-led team if they want to have any hopes of retaining the BGT Trophy. Winning the match in Sydney will also allow them to keep their hopes of qualifying for their third successive WTC Final alive. 
<h2>Playing 11's of both teams for the 5th Test-Match in Sydney</h2>
India (Probable): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (WK), Virat Kohli, Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah (Captain) and Harshit Rana.
Australia: Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Sam Konstas, Beau Webster, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Pat Cummins (Captain), Nathan Lyon, Alex Carey (WK), Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland.
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Jasprit Bumrah of India celebrates the wicket of Australia's Usman Khawaja | Image: Getty Images

The Indian Cricket Team have a shameful record in Test-Matches played in Sydney and they haven't won a single match at that venue since 1978. They would be looking to end this winless streak and rewrite history

IND vs AUS: Team India has a shameful record in Sydney, will the winless streak break in the 5th Test?

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India Cricket Team is all set to have massive changes going into the last match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The Showdown will be taking place at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, and it surely will be more than just a match for the visitors. 
As per the reports in Indian Express, it is learned that Rohit Sharma is all set to be rested for the final game of the series. The Indian captain has himself opted out of the Sydney Test and conveyed the same to head coach Gautam Gambhir and the chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar. 
Both Agarkar and Gambhir accepted Rohit Sharma's decision and the team will be playing the game without their captain. In his absence, Jasprit Bumrah will be captaining the team and Shubman Gill will be replacing Rohit in the XI and will be batting at No.3 in the last game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 
Rohit Sharma opting out of the Sydney Test means that the India captain has played his last game in whites. The reports claimed that he might not be in the scheme of things for the next World Test Championship Cycle, which begins with a tour to England in June-July this year. 
Jasprit Bumrah captained the Indian team in the opening game of the series in Perth and under his leadership team won the match. The reports claimed that Shubman Gill will be batting at No.3 and KL Rahul will open the innings alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. 
<h2> Prasidh Krishna will be drafted into the XI in place of Akash Deep</h2>
The reports also added that Prasidh Krishna will be drafted into the XI in place of Akash Deep. The latter got injured in the practice session and has been ruled out of the match. It will be a massive opportunity for Krishna to make an impact and help the team draw the series and retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. 
Also, there were reports which stated that Rishabh Pant will be dropped for Dhruv Jurel but Indian Express has confirmed that the Southpaw will be playing the match. He faced a lot of criticism getting out to wild shots in the last two games and would be hoping to silence all his critics.
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India Cricket Team is all set to have massive changes going into the last match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma opts out of Sydney Test, massive updates about Indian XI arrive

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IND vs AUS: The stage is set, and Team India will square off against Australia for the final time in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The hosts started the series brilliantly with a win over Australia in Perth. But that has been the only good performance for India so far.
After that the visitors are only chasing the momentum while Australia have been very dominant in their performances. Their relentless bowling attack with some game-changing contributions from the batters has helped them to take a 2-1 lead. For India, Jasprit Bumrah has been the shining light throughout the series, who has been the lone survivor for India.
The final test will kick off at 5 AM on Friday at the Sydney Cricket Stadium. India might be bringing in Shubman Gill and Prasidh Krishna in for Rohit Sharma and Akashdeep, and it will be Bumrah who will lead the team. He will also have some big records in front of him to achieve in the fifth and final test at the SCG.
<h2>IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah eyes an all-time BGT record in the fifth and final test at SCG</h2>
Jasprit Bumrah has been superb in this series so far. He has taken a total of 30 wickets in four tests at an average of 12.83 and a strike rate of 28.26. He has taken three fifers and two four-wicket hauls. Meanwhile, the second highest wicket-taker in the series is Pat Cummins with 20 wickets. That tells the difference between Bmrah and the rest of the bowlers.
He has been phenomenal this series. But it is not over yet. The ace Indian pacer will have a couple of big records in front of him to achieve. One of them will be the record for most wickets in a Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Currently, former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh holds this record. He took 30 wickets in three tests during BGT 2000-01.
Bumrah is the only second bowler to take 30 wickets in a BGT trophy in history. He is just three wickets away from breaking Harbhajan's record and adding another milestone to his kitty. Apart from this, Bumrah is also near to breaking the 52-year-old record by Bhagwath Chandrasekhar, who took 35 wickets in a test series against England in 1972-73.
That tally of 35 wickets is the most wickets by an Indian bowler in a test series. Bumrah need six more wickets, and the way he is going, it looks possible that he might break this record as well. Notably, India need this win to retain the BGT trophy and also stay alive in the WTC final race.
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Jasprit Bumrah has taken 30 wickets in the four tests at a record-breaking average of 12.83. He is the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

Jasprit Bumrah on the cusp of rewriting history; eyes two all-time bowling records in the final test at SCG

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IND vs AUS: The fifth and final test between India and Australia will begin at 5 AM on January 3. This will be the last chance for Team India to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and stay in the race for the World Test Championship final. If they lose, they will lose both these great things. Australia are currently trailing 2-1 in the series and will enter the final test as favorites.
India need to find out ways to get runs from their batters and also support Jasprit Bumrah with other bowlers. We might see some changes in the playing XI for the final test. But all in all, it is expected to be a great battle between two powerhouses. Here we will talk about the top three player battles to watch out for in the fifth IND vs AUS test.
<h2>Three Top Player Battlers to watch out for in Fifth IND vs AUS test at SCG</h2>
1. Yashavi Jaiswal vs Mitchell Starc
Indian young opener Yashavi Jaiswal is the leading scorer for India in the ongoing IND vs AUS test series. He has scored 359 runs in four tests at an average of 51.29. Jasiwal scored 82 and 84 in two innings of the fourth test. India will hope he continues his form and scores runs.
If he gets set, he plays big innings; that's where Australia will rely on Mitchell Starc. This has been an exciting battle to watch so far in four tests. Jaiswal loves to take on Starc, and the pacer has had his number a few times. Starc has dismissed Jaiswal four times in tests this year, and Jaiswal scored 107 runs against him.
2. Rohit Sharma &amp; Virat Kohli vs Pat Cummins
The Australian captain, Pat Cummins, is one of the best modern-day bowlers for sure. He is just ahead of the opposition batter and loves to dominate. He played a crucial role in Australia winning the MCG test and won the Player of the Match award.
Meanwhile, for India, runs from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, as these two have struggled badly. There are questions on their position in the team, and they have this last chance. But Cummins will not make it easy for them. The Australian captain has troubled these two stars many times. Cummins has dismissed Rohit 8 times in tests and dismissed Virat 5 times.
3. Travis Head &amp; Steve Smith vs Jasprit Bumrah
India were able to contain Travis Head in the fourth test, but Steve Smith slammed a brilliant ton. These two have scored two centuries each in the IND vs AUS test and have become a big headache for India. Hence, the visitors will look to go with the plan against them.
That's where Jasprit Bumrah will have a vital role. Bumrah has enjoyed bowling against the best, and these two certainly are. Bumrah has dismissed Head six times in tests, including four in 2024, while Bumrah has dismissed Smith four times in tests, including three times in 2024.
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Australia are leading the ongoing IND vs AUS test series 2-1. The fifth and final test will begin at 5 AM on Friday at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

3 Player Battles to Watch out for in the fifth IND vs AUS Test at the SCG

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India captain Rohit Sharma is all set to be dropped from the playing XI for the final Test of the series against Australia. The match between the two teams will be played on Friday (3rd January) at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney. 
Rohit Sharma, as per the various media reports, won't be featuring in the final match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. This has been quite evident with the way things have been panning out in the practice session a day ahead of the match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. 
India captain also didn't bat much in the nets and came to bat after batters had their sessions. Various media outlets have suggested that Rohit Sharma will be replaced by Shubman Gill, who got the first preference in the nets and was also seen getting a pat on the back by Gautam Gambhir. 
The India head coach, Gautam Gambhir, was also seen having a conversation with Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, with the fast bowler being actively involved in the conversations with the head coach. This, in all fairness, suggests that fast bowlers will be leading the team. 
But there also has been some section of reports which has stated that Shubman Gill might be leading the team. This is because team management might look at the bigger picture and allow the youngster to take charge of the team. But so far no clarity seems to be there.
<h2>We are going to have a look at the wicket and finalise it tomorrow - Gautam Gambhir on Rohit Sharma </h2>
Even head coach Gautam Gambhir said refused to give any clarity about Rohit Sharma playing the final Test. He said that they would be taking the call after looking at the pitch. While speaking to reporters, he explained: 
"Everything is fine with Rohit and I don't think it's anything traditional. The head coach is here and that should be good enough. We are going to have a look at the wicket and finalise it tomorrow. As I just said we are going to have a look at the wicket and announce our playing XI tomorrow. The answer remains the same.” 
Rohit Sharma has witnessed a massive dip in the form. In the last 15 innings, the India captain has scored only 164 runs in 15 innings at a shocking average of just 10.93, with one half-century score. In the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, he has slammed just 31 runs. It remains to be seen now where will his future be heading.
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India captain Rohit Sharma is all set to be dropped from the playing XI for the final Test of the series against Australia.

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma all set to be dropped for last Test; Shubman Gill to lead? Full details

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The Indian Men's National Cricket Team is set to suffer a major setback as it prepares to take on Fierce-Rivals Australia in the 5th &amp; final Test-Match of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Fresh Reports are emerging that the Men in Blue may lose the services of fast bowler Akash Deep for the crucial Do-or-Die Sydney Test-Match. There are also reports that have emerged recently which have suggested that the Indian team management are considering the place of wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant in the team. 
28-year-old Akash Deep has been dealt a major setback with a possible back injury. According to the news report of the Indian Express, the players is suffering a lot of pain in his back and will most likely miss out on selection from the Sydney Test-Match. On the other hand, some news reports suggest that the Team management is considering replacing Pant with Dhruv Jurel in Sydney. 
The absence of both players at such a crucial time is surely going to prove to be a major setback for the Indian team. Akash is a player who has performed well with both ball &amp; bat and this was pretty evident in the Melbourne Test-Match, where he saved the Rohit Sharma-led outfit from the follow-on threat by getting involved in a crucial 47 run partnership for the final wicket with fellow pacer Jasprit Bumrah.
<h2>Who will be the replacement of Akash Deep? </h2>
The injury to the 28-year-old seamer has halted the Rohit Sharma-led outfit's preparations for the 5th Test-Match in Sydney. The two time WTC Runner's-up now will be forced to rethink and rework their strategies and they also have to take care of vice captain Jasprit Bumrah's workload. 
With Akash Deep likely to sit out of the 5th Test-Match, Harshit Rana is likely to be given yet another opportunity to prove himself in Sydney and he will be looking to perform at his best and help the Indian Team retain the precious BGT Trophy. 
The Indian Think Tank might also consider the possibility of bringing in Prasidh Krishna into the playing 11 in place of Jadeja Or Sundar, but since the surface of the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is known to provide assistance to the spin bowlers, the Men in Blue will likely go ahead with two spinners. Also Jadeja and Sundar are handy batters so the Indian think tank might no want to hamper their batting at the expense of bringing in an extra bowler.
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Akash Deep of India caused a lot of problems for Steve Smith and Travis Head of Australia in the Gabba Test-Match | Image: Getty Images

Team India have been handed a major setback as Akash Deep is suffering back pain issues is likely to miss the 5th Test-Match in Sydney.

India's Akash Deep set to miss the 5th Test Match in Sydney, suffers am injury setback

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The 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series is currently going on in Australia between the Mighty Aussies and Team India. The series was tied at 1-1 after the two Fierce-Rivals played out a dramatic 3rd Test-Match in Brisbane but the hosts fought back in excellent fashion, securing a hard-fought victory by 184 runs in the Boxing-Day Test-Match in Melbourne and took a 2-1 lead. 
Except the Test-Match in Perth, Virat Kohli hasn't created any kind of impact with the bat and Rohit on the other hand, has looked completely out of touch since returning in the Adelaide Test-Match. Moreover, all of their shot choices have proven to be poor and mediocre. Even in the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match, both players got punished after playing mediocre shots. 
<h2>Gambhir will have the final say in terms of deciding the Playing 11:</h2>
It has been reported that the Indian Team selectors and the chairman of the selection committee Ajit Agarkar have given Gambhir the full authority to select the Starting 11 for the Must-win Sydney Test-Match. 
Since the Sydney Test-Match is going to be a do-or-die one for the Rohit Sharma-led team, it's being said that the out-of-form players will most likely get dropped and the in-form players will be given the opportunity to prove themselves. There is a high possibility that the duo of Kohli &amp; Rohit might get dropped for the Sydney Test. 
During the net practice session, if both the experienced players perform in a satisfactory manner, only then they will be included in the Starting 11.The places of other players will also be decided through the net-practice sessions. 
Therefore, there are high chances of Dhruv Jurel getting a chance to play in the final Test-Match and the return of Shubman Gill is also going to be imminent. Mostly, he will replace the Indian captain Rohit Sharma in the playing 11.Also, there are chances that Nitish Kumar Reddy might get a chance to bat up the order. 
<h2>The Bowling-Attack is likely to see some changes</h2>
Except Jasprit Bumrah, the rest of the Indian bowlers have failed to live upto expectations and this over reliance on the Indian Vice-Captain is proving to be a big problem for the Men in Blue. Bumrah needs to get some support from his fellow bowlers and since he's not getting it, some hard changes are expected to be made. 
Siraj may have dismissed 16 batters in the ongoing BGT series but he has not looked at his best in the first four encounters versus the Aussies and this may be a good time to give some rest to the 30-year-old and bring in Prasidh Krishna. 
The 28-year-old seamer is someone who knows how to use the bouncer well and his deadly bouncers on the pitch of Sydney can prove to be a nightmare for the Australian batters. 
Talking about Akash Deep, he hasn't proven to be effective at all with the ball and while he may have scored some crucial runs as a tailender, they may not be enough to save him from getting dropped. Harshit Rana who took a four wicket haul in the Perth Test-Match is likely to replace Akash Deep in the Starting 11 for the Sydney Test. 
While the former wasn't effective in Adelaide, he can prove his doubters wrong by giving his best in the Sydney Test-Match. 
India's Strongest Playing XI (5th Test) - KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Reddy, Shubman Gill, Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant (WK), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Prasidh Krishna, Jasprit Bumrah (captain) &amp; Harshit Rana.
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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma of India | Image: Associated Press

The Sydney Test-Match is going to be a must win for the Indian Cricket Team and some harsh decisions will have to be taken in regards to playing 11 if the Rohit Sharma-led want to have any chance of retaining the BGT Trophy

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Things are not at all going right for the Indian team currently at the moment in Test cricket. Amid all this, a fresh set of reports has emerged in the media, which has suggested that Virat Kohli might be back at the helm of things as a leader in Test cricket. 
Virat Kohli, who is the most successful Test captain of India, has expressed his desire to take over the Test captaincy of India. As per the reports in RevSportz, it is learned that the senior batter wants to continue playing till 2027 as he wants to give his best for the team and help them. 
There were reports in Indian Express, which claimed that one senior batter in the team, ahead of the series, had made his thought that he would be eyeing the captaincy and had mentioned at the start that he would be doing something special in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 
Virat Kohli, who is expected to be that senior player, feels that he can help the team in the transition phase. He has touted himself as the ‘Mr Fix-It’, and he believes that no youngster so far is ready to take the charge and wants to take over the captaincy on an interim basis. 
<h2>Virat Kohli expressing his desire to take over the leadership role means that Rohit Sharma's tenure as the captain of the team is all set to end</h2>
Virat Kohli expressing his desire to take over the leadership role means that Rohit Sharma's tenure as the captain of the team is all set to end. The skipper of the team has come under massive scrutiny following his poor efforts in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 
His poor performances with the bat, too, haven't helped his cause, as the captain has scored around 30 runs in the series. There have been several reports that have stated that Rohit Sharma might announce his retirement after the Sydney Test, which will be the last game of the series. 
Things are also not going right in the Indian dressing room. It is learned that senior players of the team aren't on the same page with Gautam Gambhir, and the head coach, too, hasn't been amazed by the way the players have played in the series so far. 
The Sydney Test will be a great opportunity for the entire team to reply to all the criticism. The match will be played from 3rd January and winning there will help the Rohit Sharma-led side to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. 
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India head coach Gautam Gambhir has come under massive scanner for his poor performances as the coach of the Indian team. But things are turning worse for him because of the team's disappointing effort in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 
Gautam Gambhir has come under massive scrutiny as the things in the Indian dressing room are great. As per the reports in PTI, it is learned that the senior players of the team and the head coach are not on the same page related to the decisions in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 
The reports added that some of the players of the team haven't shown their confidence in Gautam Gambhir. This is because of his experiments of playing 11 and the way he handled Shubman Gill, who was dropped from the team for the fourth Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 
Some of the senior players are not feeling good with Gautam Gambhir. This is because they believe that communication isn't as good as it used to be during the time of Ravi Shastri and Rahul Dravid. This has come under the notice of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). 
<h2>If the performance doesn't improve, even Gautam Gambhir's position wouldn't be safe - BCCI source</h2>
The BCCI source said that Gautam Gambhir's position as a head coach isn't safe. He said that if results don't come good in the last match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 along with ICC Champions Trophy 2025 then he is likely to be sacked. Speaking to PTI, he said: 
"There is a Test match to be played and then there is Champions Trophy. If the performance doesn't improve, even Gautam Gambhir's position wouldn't be safe." 
The source, while calling Gautam Gambhir a "compromise", said that he wasn't even first choice for the role. He mentioned that VVS Laxman and other foreign coaches didn't want to take the role and hence he was given the opportunity. He added: 
"He was never BCCI's first choice (it was VVS Laxman) and some of the well-known overseas names didn't want to coach all three formats, so he was a compromise. Some other compulsions were also there." 
It remains to be seen how Gautam Gambhir bounces back from this situation. The India team will be next seen in action on 3rd January when they will be playing the next match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
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India head coach Gautam Gambhir has come under massive scanner for his poor performances as the coach of the Indian team.