<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Age:</td><td>31</td></tr><tr><td>Born:</td><td>5 February 1990, Uttar Pradesh (UP)</td></tr><tr><td>Playing Role:</td><td>Bowler</td></tr><tr><td>Batting Style:</td><td>Right-handed</td></tr><tr><td>Bowling Style:</td><td>Right-arm&nbsp;fast-medium</td></tr><tr><td>Playing for Teams:</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-national-cricket-team/">India national cricket team</a>, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2021-full-players-list-of-sunrisers-hyderabad/">Sunrisers Hyderabad</a>, Uttar Pradesh cricket team</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Bhuvneshwar Kumar



Bhuvneshwar Kumar Singh is an Indian international?cricket player?who plays all kinds of the game. He plays for?Uttar Pradesh?in domestic cricket and for?Sunrisers Hyderabad?(SRH) in the?Indian Premier League. Bhuvneshwar Kumar is a right-arm fast-medium bowler who swings the ball both ways professionally, with his inswingers more effective than outswing,?especially adept at creating late swing, and a useful lower-order right-handed batsman.



Know more about Bhuvneshwar Kumar on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhuvneshwar_Kumar">Wikipedia</a>

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar to sit out of cricket for six months, Return in IPL 2021. Buvi picked Thigh injury during the delayed season of Indian T20 League. Bhuvneshwar Kumar to sit out of cricket for six months.



Bhuvenshwar Kumar:&nbsp; Senior Indian pacer Buvneshwar Kumar is expected to remain out of cricket for straight six months. According to the reports, the pacer will have to miss the all-important England tour to India Series. Kumar is expected to return to competitive cricket with the next edition of IPL which is likely to begin in April.



Bhuvneshwar Kumar is currently undergoing his rehabilitation program in National Cricket Academy (NCA) Bangalore under the eyes of Director Rahul Dravid.



Kumar last stepped into the field during the IPL 2020 where he picked a thigh injury.



?He will be able to play only during the IPL as he is out of competitive cricket for six months,? an official in the know of things told IANS.



According to the sources, Kumar will also miss participation in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2020-21 for his home side Uttar Pradesh.



The Team is struggling with the bowlers with Mohammad Shami getting ruled out of the series due to a fractured arm in the first test game against Australia. Ishant Sharma earlier failed to recover from his side strain.



Team India is left with only two senior pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Umesh Yadav. They will have to look to some youngsters in the ongoing test series against Australia.



<h2>Classic Injuries for Kumar:</h2>



?The problem with fast bowling is that it puts a huge toll on the body. He seems to be unlucky in the last couple of years and seems to be getting a lot of classic injuries ? back strain, side strain, hamstring strain ? that all focus in and around the lower back area, which is very often the problem area for bowlers,? Matthews told IANS.



Bhuvneshwar Kumar is India?s one of the finest bowlers when it comes to early swing. Kumar has been phenomenal for his side especially in the white-ball format. But the past couple of years have been off for him, picking various injuries regularly.



In the recently concluded ODI series against Australia, India has missed Kumar when other pacers failed to pitch the ball right early on. India could not provide an early breakthrough which costed the ODI series.



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Bhuvneshwar Kumar to sit out of cricket for six months, Return in IPL 2021

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ICC Player of the Month: Bhuvneshwar Kumar and two other Indians nominated for the ICC Player of the Month Awards.



ICC Player of the Month: Indian speedster Bhuvneshwar Kumar along with two Indian women cricketers Punam Raut and Rajeshwari Gaikwad have been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month Award for their standout performances in the month of March.



Bhuvneshwar came after recovering from injury and exploited all the conditions to bring back his form in the international format. Playing against England, the speedster performed brilliantly in the white ball series.



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In the three ODIs played between India and England last month, he scalped six wickets with an impressive economy of 4.65. In the five T20Is, the speedster picked four wickets at an economy of 6.38.



Besides, Bhuvneshwar Kumar in Men?s category, Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan and Zimbabwe?s Sean Williams are also nominated for the award.



Leggie Rashid Khan picked six wickets in the three games T20I series and also picked 11 wickets in the second Test match against Zimbabwe.



Sean Williams playing against Afghanistan amassed 264 runs and two wickets in the two test matches while he scored 45 runs in the three T20I games.



<h2>ICC Player of the Award for Women Cricketers:</h2>



In the Women?s category, Rajeshwari Gaikwad and Punam Raut of India and South Africa?s Lizelle Lee have been nominated.



Talking about the women cricketers, Rajashwari Gaikwad emerged as the highest wicket-taker in both the ODI and T20I series with eight and four wickets respectively.



Punam Raut became the highest run-scorer for India against South Africa in the five games ODI series. She scored 263 runs with a ton and two half-centuries.



South Africa?s Lizelle Lee also batted superbly in the India-South Africa series where she scored a century and two half-centuries to jump to the top of ICC Batting rankings.



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ICC Player of the Month: Bhuvneshwar Kumar and two other Indians nominated for the ICC Player of the Month Awards

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ICC Player of the Month: Bhuvneshwar Kumar bags the ICC Player of the Month Award.



ICC Player of the Month: Indian speedster Bhuvneshwar Kumar on Tuesday was announced as the winner of the ICC Player of the Month for his splendid performance in the white ball leg against England in the month of March.



Ace tweaker Rashid Khan and Zimbabwe batsman Sean Williams were also nominated for the award in the Men?s category.



The International Cricket Council (ICC) started this initiative in January 2021 to appreciate the efforts put by the players every month. This is the third award and Indian players have bagged all of them. Earlier the award was won by Rishabh Pant and Ravichandran Ashwin.



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The pacer scalped six wickets in the three ODIs at an economy of 4.65 and took four wickets in the five T20Is against England.&nbsp;



Bhuvneshwar Kumar thanked everyone who supported him through all his lean patch and injury days.



?After what seemed like a really long and painful gap, I was delighted to be playing for India again. I used the time away to work on my fitness and skill and I am happy to be back taking wickets for my country,? Bhuvneshwar said in an ICC release.



?I would like to thank each and every person who helped me in this journey starting from my family and friends and my teammates. Also, a special thank you to the ICC voting academy and all the fans who voted for me and made me the ICC Men?s Player of the Month for March.?



In Women?s Cricket, South African Lizelle Lee won the Monthly award leaving behind the likes of Rajeshwari Gayakwad and Punam Raut.



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Lizelle Lee in the limited-overs series against Indian women?s performed brilliantly. In the Four ODIs, she smacked a ton and two half-centuries. With her sublime performance, she moved up to number 1 in the ODI?s ranking for batters.



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ICC Player of the Month: Bhuvneshwar Kumar bags the ICC Player of the Month Award

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar bashes reports to him not wanting to play test cricket.



Team India?s senior seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar on Saturday slammed all those reports that were claiming that he no more wants to feature in the test format. Kumar denied all the reports saying that he continues to prepare for all three formats regardless of the selection.



A report published by the Times of India this morning quoted that the main reason behind Bhuvneshwar Kumar?s exclusion from the India Test squad for England is his will to not playing the test format anymore.



?Bhuvneshwar just doesn?t want to play Test cricket anymore. That drive has gone missing? To be honest, the selectors don?t even see Bhuvi hungry for 10 overs, forget Test cricket. It?s Team India?s loss no doubt because if one bowler should have made it to England, it should have been him,? stated the report in the Times of India.



The 31-years old pacer took to Twitter to slam the sources claiming a wrong report and suggested not publishing the reports based on so-called sources. 



"There have been articles about me not wanting to play Test cricket. Just to clarify, I have always prepared myself for all three formats irrespective of the team selection and will continue to do the same.?



Suggestion - please don?t write your assumptions based on ?sources?!,? wrote Bhuvneshwar Kumar in his reply.



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The Uttar Pradesh Seamer was not named in India?s 20-men squad for the England tour following which the rumors began to circulate.?



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Bhuvneshwar Kumar gave a befitting reply to all those sources claiming of him not wanting to play test cricket

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IPL 2022: 3 Players Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) might retain ahead of IPL 2022 Mega Auction.



IPL 2022: The now-cancelled fourteenth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) turned out to be a tragic outing for the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The franchise had to go with multiple ups and downs throughout the seven games they played. SRH remained at the bottom of the points table with a mere one win which came against Punjab Kings (PBKS).



The former champions of the IPL have always relied on the Indian bowlers and overseas batters however it's high time when they need to change their plans. The coming IPL 2022 Mega Auction will be a key opportunity for SRH to revamp the ravaged squad and bring in a couple of new faces with good abilities.



Here in this article, we will take a look at 3 retention choices for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).



<h2>3 Players Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) might retain ahead of IPL 2022 Mega Auction:</h2>



<h3>Rashid Khan:?</h3>



The Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan is still ?the best? spinner in international cricket. He is the only player for SRH to perform in all the IPL seasons. The opposition tends to play his four overs softly without giving away wickets to Rashid Khan and tries to put pressure on the other bowlers.?



In 69 IPL games, Khan has scalped 85 wickets. However, he will require support from the other end to bring out his best. SRH will be keen on retaining him for the coming years.



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<h3>Bhuvneshwar Kumar:</h3>



The senior Indian pacer, Bhuvneshwar Kumar looked out of the form in the IPL 2021 despite having served the Indian team exceptionally well against England in his comeback games. He is always amongst wickets and his form is synonymous with SRH?s performance with the ball.



It will be a good choice to retain him in the coming auction to take his services, as the pacer has a lot to offer. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has picked 139 wickets in 126 games in the elite Indian tournament.



<h3>Manish Pandey:</h3>



The 31-years old Cricketer hasn?t had the best of times this season. Although, he played some good knocks for SRH in Vivo IPL 2021, but his death over strike rate will be a concern for him and his franchise.



Despite having an average season, Manish Pandey produced one of the best knocks for SRH in IPL 2021. He can easily provide his services in the middle order and play some outstanding knocks and win games. It will be a good option to retain him in the coming auction.



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IPL 2022: 3 Players Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) might retain ahead of IPL 2022 Mega Auction

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar?s father passed away due to cancer in Meerut.



Team India?s ace pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar?s father has passed away after losing his battle with cancer in Meerut. The 63-years old Kiran Pal Singh had liver ailments along with cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy.



Bhuvneshwar Kumar?s father was a sub-inspector in Uttar Pradesh Police and had taken voluntary retirement. In September 2020, Kiran Pal Singh was diagnosed with cancer when Bhuvneshwar Kumar was on his IPL duty for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in UAE.



According to the reports, Kumar?s father was undergoing his cancer treatment from AIIMS Delhi and had also consulted the doctors in the UK.



Mr Singh?s health deteriorated a couple of weeks ago following which he was admitted to a nearby hospital in Ganga Nagar in Meerut. After getting discharged two days ago, Kiran Pal Singh today took his last breath.



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Bhuvneshwar Kumar is currently at home for the last rites of his father. He was earlier dropped from India?s Test squad that will tour England for the marquee ICC World Test Championship final and subsequent England series.?



It is expected that the pacer will be named in the limited overs squad when India will tour Sri Lanka in July.



Recently, Kumar also cleared the air by claiming that he is not willing to play the test format anymore. The pacer in response to the fake claims said that he has always prepared himself for all three formats regardless of the selection.



Further he said that the reporters need to clarify the whole statement before publishing it in the newspapers.?



"There have been articles about me not wanting to play Test cricket. Just to clarify, I have always prepared myself for all three formats irrespective of the team selection and will continue to do the same. Suggestion - please don?t write your assumptions based on ?sources?!," said Bhuvneshwar Kumar.



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Bhuvneshwar Kumar?s father passed away due to cancer in Meerut

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar explains why MS Dhoni was important for India.



Team India?s ace pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who is currently in Sri Lanka for limited-overs series, recalled a couple of his old yet very close to his heart memories on the occasion of World Social Media Day.



The pacer had posted a picture with MS Dhoni, a day after the former captain bid adieu (15th August 2020) to international cricket. He wrote a heartfelt caption in the picture that paid tribute to India?s one of the biggest legends of cricket.



Bhuvneshwar Kumar, in a video posted by BCCI on twitter said, MS Dhoni was a very helpful human being.&nbsp;



?This image I posted when Mahi Bhai (MS Dhoni) retired from international cricket. Everyone knows what sort of player he was, but the kind of human being, that is why I posted something for him. If you speak to anybody about Dhoni, they will tell you how helpful he is,? said the pacer recalling his Instagram post about MS Dhoni.



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He further added that more than his cool and calm nature, he was a great guidance provider for the youngsters. 



?He always gives guidance to the youngsters,? the pacer added.



Dhoni paid his goodbye to international cricket without any farewell game, which he deserved more than anyone else. He is the only skipper on the planet right now with all three ICC trophies in his cabinet of success.



He won the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007, ICC ODI World Cup in 2011 and the Champions Trophy in 2013.



A couple of months earlier, Indian chinaman spinner Kuldeep Yadav recalled how crucial was the services of MS Dhoni to India and to the bowlers.



Yadav reckons that his valuable inputs from behind the stumps were valuable to him and Yuzvendra Chahal, who played together for India until MS Dhoni was there.



Kuldeep and CHahal have not played a single game together since MS Dhoni?s retirement.



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Bhuvneshwar Kumar explains why MS Dhoni was important for India

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IND vs SL 2021: Youngsters will carry their IPL momentum to Sri Lanka: Bhuvneshwar Kumar.



IND vs SL 2021: Team India?s ace pacer and Shikhar Dhawan?s deputy Bhuvneshwar Kumar reckons that the youngsters have the requisite confidence and experience to do well in India?s vs Sri Lanka series, all thanks to the IPL.



Team India?s so-called second-string team consists of as many as half a dozen uncapped players, who performed well in the suspended IPL 2021 and got their maiden ticket to play at international levels.



The likes of Devdutt Padikkal, Krishnappa Gowtham, Nitish Rana, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Chetan Sakariya and Varun Chakravarthy are on their maiden appearances in the Sri Lanka tour which consists of three ODIs and as many T20Is.



Bhuvneshwar Kumar in Star Sports show ?Follow the Blues? said all the young players are having experience of IPL where they compete alongside big international stars and are confident.



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IND vs SL 2021: Youngsters will carry their IPL momentum to Sri Lanka: Bhuvneshwar Kumar.



?We have good players and they have experience of IPL, they are young but they have experience of IPL, playing T20 for so many years and they have done well for their teams. So, it will be beneficial for the team that they will carry the confidence of IPL and they are young and talented,? said Bhuvneshwar while featuring on a show for Star Sports.



The senior pacer has been amongst the injuries that refrained him from participating in the cricket games for over a year.



Kumar made his comeback in the last England series, earlier this year, and started playing domestic matches to remain fit and motivated.



?When I was almost recovered, domestic cricket was going on as well. So my focus was to get fit and make a comeback and then I started the preparation for the match.



He further mentioned that the domestic matches helped him perform in the England series following which he earned the ICC Player of the Month Award for the month of March.



?Before the England series, I played domestic cricket, so that it helps me get the required match practice. One shouldn?t take things lightly, while playing domestic cricket, and that kept me motivated to play for India and to stay fit,? he asserted.



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IND vs SL 2021: Youngsters will carry their IPL momentum to Sri Lanka: Bhuvneshwar Kumar

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After recent development in the Indian Cricket Circuit and Virat Kohli announced that he is going to step down from the T20 Captaincy all eyes are set on who will be named in the newly formed leadership group. Virat is going to be an influential figure in the team but if he intends to step down as captain but if he steps down from captaincy, the vice-captain position is up for grabs as well. With Rohit Sharma being the front runner for captaincy, here?s a look at 3 prospects for vice-captaincy: -?



<h2>Rishabh Pant: -&nbsp;</h2>



Rishabh Pant is one smart cricketing brain. He has previously managed a team with several senior players on board. While being the skipper of the Delhi Capitals, he has led the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Steve Smith, Ravi Ashwin, and Ajinkya Rahane. With him having the experience and being a certainty in the team Rishabh can be chosen. Also, his slam-bang approach gives the vibe that he has confidence in his skill and abilities.??



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More than anything, his unorthodox moves as captain in the first leg of the IPL are noteworthy. He has played under the guidance of Ricky Ponting and Dada Ganguly and has taken note of a few of their captaincy tricks.??



<h2>Jasprit&nbsp;Bumrah/Bhuvneshwar Kumar: -&nbsp;</h2>



A bowler being in a leadership role at the international level is quite unlikely. But the kind of dominance these two pacers have shown in the past few years makes them very bright contenders for the spot. Bhuvi has previously led the Sunrisers Hyderabad and was Shikhar?s Deputy in the recently concluded Sri Lanka Series. Kumar has also played under some of the best captains the game has ever witnessed. It includes MS, Virat, Yuvraj, etc.??



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Bumrah?on the other hand doesn?t have any significant captaincy experience but is a thinking bowler. He is a quick pacer and a deep analyst of the game as well. J Boom has been performing extremely well for the national team over the years and is a fixed player in the team. He has played under the most successful IPL captain Rohit Sharma. Mentored by the think tank at Mumbai Indians filled with smart minds,?Bumrah?is more than ready for this position.?



<h2>KL Rahul: -?</h2>



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KL has previously done this job. He was the deputy for the ODI and T20I Australia Series in 2020 in the absence of Virat Kohli. If Virat steps down, Rohit moves up then the obvious choice is to make Rahul the deputy captain. He has been the skipper for the Punjab Kings which makes his case stronger. Rahul has also captained the Karnataka Domestic Squad. KL is favored by Virat as reported by many?daily?but even if that was not the case Rahul was the automatic choice.??

3 Possible Vice-Captains for the Indian T20 Team.

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IND vs ENG: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his playing XI for the first T20I against England. The match between the two teams is all set to take place on Wednesday (22nd January) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
India and England will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series. Both teams have a mixed combination of seniors and youngsters in the team, and with the way they have played of late, it's fair to say that it will be an exciting series to watch. 
Coming to the first T20I, Ravichandran Ashwin backed Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma to open the innings for the team. The duo has been doing a decent job together as an opener and would be hoping to carry on the same form in the upcoming first match. 
Sanju Samson was at his exceptional best in the T20Is last year as he slammed three tons. While on the other hand, Abhishek Sharma hasn't been able to maintain consistency. Hence the series will be extremely important for him with the bat. 
At No.3, Ravichandran Ashwin picked Tilak Varma. The left-hander oozed his class with the bat in the last series against South Africa. He batted at No.3 and slammed two back-to-back centuries. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav, as per Ashwin, will bat at No.4.
Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Axar Patel are the three all-rounders picked by Ravichandran Ashwin in his Indian XI for the first IND vs ENG T20I. They are expected to play a major role with the bat and ball. 
Rinku Singh also has been picked by Ravichandran Ashwin in his Indian XI for the first IND vs ENG team. He will be taking the role of finisher while there was no place for Ravi Bishnoi, who hard has put a foot wrong in his T20I career. Varun Chakravarthy will be there as per Ashwin. 
Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh are the two fast bowlers picked by Ravichandran Ashwin for the first IND vs ENG XI. Shami will be making his comeback to the team after a year, while Arshdeep will be keen to make an impact. 
<h2>IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin's Indian XI for the first T20I </h2>
Here's Ravichandran Ashwin's Indian XI for the first T20I 
Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami
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Ravichandran Ashwin names India XI for first IND vs ENG T20I {PC:X}

India and England will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series

IND vs ENG: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his playing XI for the first T20I against England.

IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin picks his Indian XI for the first T20I against England, no place for Ravi Bishnoi

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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team. He said that it might look like they are scared of announcing the team, but it seems that they don't know what to do. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan. The Men in Green are yet to announce the team even though the deadline of 12th January has already been surpassed by a long margin. 
India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan have all revealed their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This has made many speculate about why Pakistan isn't announcing their squad for the tournament, which is less than one month away. 
There have been several reports that Pakistan will be announcing their squad for the tournament soon. They are awaiting the fitness of a few players, and hence, they will soon be naming the team. Some reports also have revealed the players who will be playing, but an official announcement is yet to come. 
<h2>Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai - Basit Ali </h2>
Amid all this, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali commented on the same, saying that no one knows what is happening. He speculated that they might be waiting for the fitness report on Saim Ayub. Speaking in a video posted on his YouTube channel, he explained: 
"Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai -- karein to kya karein? (Is Pakistan scared to announce their squad? No, it isn't, just unsure what to do and what not). The biggest issue is whether Saim Ayub can return fit or not. It's still not clear." 
It remains to be seen when will Pakistan announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is all set to take place from 19th February, with the final all set to be played on 9th March.
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Pakistan squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is yet to be announced {PC:X}

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan.

"Pakistan darr gaya"- PCB attacked as they are yet to announce ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This comes after the Indian governing body refused to write 'Pakistan' on their kits for the tournament. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February. The preparations for the tournament are on, and the ICC and the PCB are taking every step possible to make sure that everything is right on track. 
However, a controversy recently erupted after BCCI refused to write Pakistan on their jersey for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Notably, every participating nation, as per the ICC policy, has to write the name of the host nation below the logo of the tournament on their jersey. 
After BCCI refused to sport it, Pakistan Cricket Board officials made a strong statement, saying that BCCI is trying to use politics in every matter. He, however, mentioned that they are hopeful that ICC will support them and India will be asked to write the name of the jersey on their kits for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
<h2>It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys - ICC official </h2>
Following this, BCCI also reacted, and the insider from the governing body said that since they are playing in Dubai, it isn't mandatory for them to wear the 'Pakistan written jersey'. The BCCI also stressed that they didn't write Pakistan's name on the podium of the Trophy tours as well. 
Amid all this, ICC has come up with a strong response for the BCCI. An ICC official mentioned that it is the responsibility of the host nation to add the tournament logo to their jersey. He stated: 
"It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys. All teams are obligated to comply with this rule," an ICC official said as per A-Sports, as quoted by NDTV. 
Not only this, it is learned that the ICC also warned BCCI that they would be taking strict action if they didn't wear the Pakistan-written jersey during the tournament.
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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC launches attack at BCCI over jersey controversy, gives 'Strict action' warning for not wearing 'Pakistan' printed kits

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India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England. The series between the teams will begin on 22nd January at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 
Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is. With India set to play a five-match T20I series against England, it is expected that the pacer will be achieving the feat in the upcoming series. 
This comes as a remarkable feat because Arshdeep Singh made his debut during 2022, and to reach to 100 wickets within the span of around 2 years is staggering. The left-arm pacer has been nothing short of exceptional in the T20 format and is one of the most consistent performers with the ball for the team. 
Arshdeep Singh has been sensational with the new ball as well as in death. In the last few years, he has proved to be the biggest match-winner for India in T20Is. The pacer has won many games for the team on his own and will be keen to carry on the same form in the upcoming series. 
<h2>Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024</h2>
Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024.  He was the joint-highest wicket-taker in the series with 17 wickets to his name as he oozed his class with both new ball and old ball, helping India to end their title drought.
Arshdeep Singh will be extremely important for India in the upcoming T20I series against England. The pacer will be key for the team alongside Mohammed Shami, who will be making his comeback to the team after a long injury break. The duo will be leading the attack for the team. 
With the kind of performances that he has displayed, Arshdeep Singh is likely to play all five games in the series. It won't be a surprise if he gets to 100 wickets in the first two games of the series against England.
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Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is.

India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England.

Arshdeep Singh on the verge become the greatest Indian fast bowler in T20Is

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The India and Pakistan rivalry has been a great contest on the cricket field, as well as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, marked by intense competition between the neighbouring nations and passionate fan engagement. It has often been seen that ever since the two teams have stopped playing bilaterals against eachother, these two are featured in every ICC tournament, which draw millions of spectators.  
The rivalry only intensifies, every time the two nations play against eachother, be it the Cricket World Cup or the ICC Champions Trophy. Such has been India’s domination in the ICC events, that they claimed successive wins in both the One-Day as well as the T20 World Cup. However, the Champions Trophy results have been contrasting with Pakistan’s infamous victory in the CT 2017 final against India, as well as their memorable 10-wickets win against India in the T20 World Cup of 2021.    
Clearly, the India vs Pakistan games are celebration of cricket to its peak, where every ball, every run, and every wicket carries the weightage of national pride.
<h2 dir="ltr">Here’s the strongest combined playing XI from the current squads of India and Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr">1: Rohit Sharma (C)</h3>
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Rohit Sharma - The Indian skipper at the top (Image Credit: X)
Indian captain and opener Rohit Sharma will be a part of the India-Pakistan combine playing XI. The right-handed batter has exceptional records and stats in ICC tournaments for the Indian Cricket Team.
As of now, Rohit Sharma has scored a total of 10,866 runs with an average of 49.16, including 31 centuries and 57 fifties in ODIs. Sharma has this ability to score quick runs and introduce the x-factor of the game for his side. 
<h3 dir="ltr">2: Babar Azam</h3>
Former Pakistan captain and top-order batter Babar Azam would also be a part of the combined ODI playing XI. Though he has been scorched off form recently and has faced sheer criticism, however, the players great antics cannot be overlooked owing to his sudden dip in form. 
As of now, Babar Azam has managed to score 5,957 runs with an average of 56,73, including 19 centuries and 34 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">3: Virat Kohli</h3>
One of the greatest players when it comes to limited overs cricket, Virat Kohli is considered the greatest in the format, while his fearless approach often frightens any bowling attack in the world. 
As of now, Virat Kohli is nearing the great landmark of 14000 ODI runs in international cricket, as he for now has a total of 13,906 runs to his name with an average of 58.18, including 50 centuries and 72 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">4: Shreyas Iyer</h3>
Indian middle-order batter <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shreyas_Iyer">Shreyas Iyer </a>has been a consistent player for the men in blue in the ODI format for a long time. Iyer has been a crucial asset to the India middle-order while delivering match-winning performances in the CWC 2023 as well as the Asia Cup. This is the reason he finds himself in place of Indian star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant.  
As of now, Shreyas Iyer has put on a total of 2,421 runs with an average of 47.47, including 5 centuries and 18 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">5: Mohammad Rizwan</h3>
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New Pakistan skipper - Mohammad Rizwan (Image Credit: X)
Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan fins his name in this combined playing XI for India and Pakistan. The currently named skipper of the Pakistan limited-overs side, has produced results after his immediate effect.  
As of now, Mohammad Rizwan has scored a total of 2,352 runs with an average of 41.26, including 3 centuries and 15 fifties, however, he is one of the most standout players for Pakistan in the middle-order. 
<h3 dir="ltr">6: Hardik Pandya</h3>
Indian all-rounder <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardik_Pandya">Hardik Pandya</a> has been the asset for the Indian side, winning matches on several occasions. Pandya has been a responsible batsman down the order with an exemplary record against Pakistan. He on several occasions has won matches for India single-handedly, be it with the bat or with the ball. 
As of now, Hardik Pandya has scored 1769 runs and has taken 84 wickets for the Indian side in the 50-over format.
<h3 dir="ltr">7: Shadab Khan</h3>
Shadab Khan, the Leg-spin bowling all-rounder has been a crucial player for the Pakistan cricket team in recent times.Though Shadab Khan has not featured much for Pakistan in recent times, his services have been relished by the nation when it comes to limited-overs cricket. 
As of now, Shadab Khan has 855 runs and 85 wickets for the Pakistan side to his name.
<h3 dir="ltr">8: Kuldeep Yadav</h3>
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Kuldeep Yadav: The wizard for India in the sub-continent (Image Credit: X)
Kuldeep Yadav, the left-arm Chinaman bowler, has had an immense impact on India’s performances under sub-continent conditions. He is known for his standout services in the ODI format and hence features as the only main spin bowling option in the 11.
As of now, Kuldeep Yadav has taken 172 wickets for the Indian side with an economy of just 4.99.
<h3 dir="ltr">9: Shaheen Shah Afridi</h3>
Shaheen Shah Afridi has seemingly restored his form after his work stress was reduced, as the pacer has this supreme ability to swing the new ball on both sides. For Pakistan, Shaheen has been a proven matchwinner in several high-profile games in ICC tournaments.
As of now, Shaheen Shah Afridi has picked 119 wickets for the Pakistan Cricket Team with an economy of 5.49.
<h3 dir="ltr">10: Jasprit Bumrah</h3>
India’s most deadliest fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is one of the most feared bowlers in the world currently. Bumrah is an exceptional pacer in all phases of the game, and he can deliver the maximum impact with the new ball as well as in the death overs. Bumrah has not played many ODIs owing to his frequent injuries and still remains doubtful for the Champions Trophy 2025. 
As of now, Jasprit Bumrah has taken a total of 149 wickets with an economy of 4.59 for the Indian side.
<h3 dir="ltr">11: Mohammed Shami</h3>
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Mohammed Shami's return to the Indian side for the Champions Trophy (Image Credit: X) 
Mohammed Shami, the most experienced right-arm fast bowler for India, is set to feature in the upcoming Champions Trophy, as he has never featured for the Indian team ever since the last Cricket World Cup in 2023, where he was the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. 
As of now, Mohammed Shami has clinched a total of 195 wickets for the men in blue with an economy of 5.55.
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India and Pakistan's combined strongest probable 11 picked from their squads for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Sighting India vs Pakistan rivalries over ICC events, here is a combined playing 11 from the current squad of both the teams for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.