Australia vs India: Team India refused to travel to Brisbane for the 4th test due to quarantine protocols.



Australia vs India: According to the recent development from the official sources close to the team India, the Ajinkya Rahane led side is unwilling to travel to Brisbane?s Gaba for the 4th test match due to hard quarantine rules and protocols. The news burst out after five Indian players including senior opener Rohit Sharma were put under precautionary isolation due to a possible breach of the bio-secure bubble on Friday.



According to the reports from the close sources to the team, players have come to Australia after hard quarantine protocols for days in Dubai and the players are reluctant to follow that again in Brisbane?s Gaba.



It is over a month now and the players are not willing to travel to Brisbane as they would have to go through the same hard protocols of-days quarantine at the end of the tour.



<h2>Team India refused to travel to Brisbane:</h2>



??If you look at it, we were quarantining for 14 days in Dubai before landing in Sydney and doing so for another 14 days. That means we were in a hard bubble for nearly a month before coming out. What we don?t want now is to quarantine again at the end of the tour,? a source in the Indian team told Cricbuzz.



The source also told that the team is ready to play two games in a single venue or city- in that case, it means Sydney Cricket Ground.



?The whole squad are not willing to move to Brisbane for the fourth test if it means locking themselves to a hotel room again except for going to the ground. Instead, we will be happy to be in some other city, playing two tests at the same ground will be okay for us and returning home after series completion,? the source added.



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Right now the series is leveled at 1-1 with two more games to go. India made a strong turnaround after embarrassing bundle at 36 in the first game.



The third test match will begin on 07th January at Sydney Cricket Ground.



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Australia vs India: Team India refused to travel to Brisbane for the 4th test due to quarantine protocols

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Australia vs India 4th Test: BCCI in talks with Cricket Australia for quarantine relaxation for the Brisbane Test.



Australia vs India: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in talks with Cricket Australia for quarantine relaxation for the fourth test. BCCI as reported on Thursday wrote to CA for some ease in the strict quarantine protocols for the Brisbane Test, as the players have undergone strict isolation before the series.



As per the reports, BCCI has written to the Cricket Australia head Earl Eddings on Thursday. BCCI top executives pointed out the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by both the boards before the start of the tour. There were no specifications in the MoU about the two strict quarantine in the two cities.



The fourth and last test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy will begin from 15th January and according to strict protocols, the player will have to be inside the hotel room after the play of the day.



?The discussions are still on but today BCCI has formally sent a letter seeking relaxation of hard quarantine for its players if they are to have the match in Brisbane,? a senior BCCI official told PTI.



?Both the boards had earlier signed the Memorandum of Understanding and it never specified any such modalities about the strict protocols. We have already done one strict quarantine in Sydney (practice and then back to the hotel room),? he added.



<h2>What Indian player's want from Cricket Australia?</h2>



BCCI also mentioned what they and their players needed with Cricket Australia. What are the grievances BCCI wants CA to improve?



?The demands from our side are simple and do not need any such complications. The players want to be together inside the hotel room just like we did in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Everyone wants to have their meals together and want to have a team meeting together. That?s pretty simple, that?s not a big demand,? BCCI official informed.



As per the rules of Cricket Australia, players can meet each other outside their rooms but only those are allowed who are residing on the same floor. Players from two different floors are restricted to mingle, which seems ridiculous to many players.



?The Indian board has asked CA to give the relaxation permission in writing. During India?s quarantine in Sydney, there were some cops who used to keep an eye if there is a breach in the bio-secure bubble protocols.?



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Australia vs India 4th Test: BCCI in talks with Cricket Australia for quarantine relaxation for the Brisbane Test

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Aus vs Ind: Australia and India will lock horns for the one last time in the ongoing series on 15th January. The test series is locked at 1-1 after the drawn third game at Sydney. Aussies have a tremendous record in Brisbane and it will be difficult for India to go beyond them especially when the team has suffered several blows.



India being injury-prone throughout the tour and as many as 7-8 players are unavailable. Ajinkya Rahane led side bounced back superbly in the second game and will hope to show more character in the last test.



<h2>Australia vs India 4th Test, Match Preview, Playing 11, and Dream11 Fantasy Tips:</h2>



Match: Australia vs India 4th Test Match.



Day / Date: Friday / January 15th, 2021.



Time: 5:30 AM (12:00 AM GMT / 10:00 AM LOCAL)



Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane.



<h2>Pitch Report from The Gaba Brisbane for the 4th test game:</h2>



The surface at Gaba is pretty balanced. It holds something for both bowlers and batsmen. However, a little bit of tilt on spinners will be there. The surface has sometimes uneven bounce which might bother the Indians.



The showers are expected all throughout the test match. It will be a task to conduct the game.



<h2>Where to watch the 4th Test between Australia and India?</h2>



The 4th test between Australia and India will be aired in Sony SIX, Sony TEN 1, and Sony TEN 3 for Indians.



<h2>Australia vs India 4th Test Probable Playing 11:</h2>



<h3>Australia Playing 11:</h3>



Marcus Harris, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Matthew Wade, Cameron Green, Tim Paine(c &amp; wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.



<h3>Full Squad:</h3>



Tim Paine (c), <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/david-warner/">David Warner</a>, Joe Burns, Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, Cameron Green, Sean Abbott, Matthew Wade, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, James Pattinson, Will Pucovski, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Swepson.



<h3>India Playing 11:</h3>



Rohit Sharma (vc), <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/shubman-gill/">Shubman Gill</a>, Cheteshwar Pujara, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ajinkya-rahane/">Ajinkya Rahane</a> (c), Rishabh Pant, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shardul Thakur, Ravichandran Ashwin, Navdeep Saini, Mohammad Siraj, T Natarajan.



<h3>Full Squad:</h3>



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/rohit-sharma/">Rohit Sharma</a>, Virat Kohli (c), <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ajinkya-rahane/">Ajinkya Rahane</a> (vc), <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/mayank-agarwal/">Mayank Agarwal</a>, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/prithvi-shaw/">Prithvi Shaw</a>, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/shubman-gill/">Shubman Gill</a>, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/rishabh-pant/">Rishabh Pant</a> (wk), <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/jasprit-bumrah/">Jasprit Bumrah</a>, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/hanuma-vihari/">Hanuma Vihari</a>, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/kuldeep-yadav/">Kuldeep Yadav</a>, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ravindra-jadeja/">Ravindra Jadeja</a>, R. Ashwin, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/mohammed-siraj/">Mohammed Siraj</a>, Navdeep Saini.



<h2>Australia vs India Dream 11 Fantasy Tips:</h2>



Shubman Gill, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant, Pat Cummins, Ravi Ashwin, Mohammad Siraj, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon.



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Australia vs India 4th Test Match Preview, Playing 11, Dream 11 Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report Where to watch?

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Australia vs India: Jasprit Bumrah will be monitored till the morning says, Indian Batting coach.



Australia vs India 4th Test Match: Team India?s batting coach says Jasprit Bumrah will be monitored till the morning and the final call will be taken after that only. The medical team of India is working hard on Jasprit Bumrah?s fitness as he is the only pacer left with the team who is experienced.



Jasprit Bumrah picked up abdomen strain during the drawn match at Sydney Cricket Ground. Since then, there are black clouds on his participation in the final Brisbane test match. India is completely backstabbed by the injury woes that have occurred in the course of 2 months.



"Jasprit Bumrah is closely working with the medical team, we all have to wait till tomorrow morning to check if he can play or not. He surely wants to be the part of the playing eleven and we also wants the same but we will consider the best possible call as he is our premier pacer," said Vikram Rathour.



The news agency PTI earlier said that the pace spearhead is completely ruled out of the fourth test match due to abdomen strain, however, batting coach on Thursday clarified that the final call will be taken on the match's morning.



"The injuries are still being monitored. Our medical staff is looking into it, I would not be in a position to comment on this right now," said Rathour.



The list of the injuries in Indian camp has grown day by day, with the recent inclusion being Hanuma Vihari and Mayank Agarwal.



The spin head, Ravichandran Ashwin is dealing with the stiff back and his participation is still on doubt.



While the batting coach showed faith in the bench strength India have and backed all the players and said India will come up with the best possible playing XI in the last test match.



?We have still a good bench strength, we will go with the best possible field tomorrow and I know if they are selected then they have something on them.?



"All of them deserve to be there. If they play to their potential, I cannot see any reason why we cannot do well," he added.



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Australia vs India: Jasprit Bumrah will be monitored till the morning says, Indian Batting coach

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Australia vs India: T Natarajan and Washington Sundar makes their test debut in the 4th Brisbane Test Match.



Australia vs India 4th Test Match: Team India made a couple of the forced changes to the final XI of the Brisbane test match due to injury-hit players. Tamil Nadu duo T Natarajan and Washington Sundar earn their test caps replacing injured Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin.



Team India made really surprising changes to the side prior to the toss. Indian management was seen handing the test caps to T Natarajan and Washington Sundar who were about to make their first test appearance. Indian bowling coach Bharat Arun handed test cap to T Natarajan while senior spinner and drawn match hero Ravichandran Ashwin handed test cap to Washington Sundar. Both the duo received team India?s 300th and 301th Test cap.



Along with Washington Sundar and T Natarajan, Ajinkya Rahane led Indian side made a couple of more changes. Mayank Agarwal replaced injured Hanuma Vihari while Shardul Thaur came in for Ravindra Jadeja.



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Hanuma Vihari was previously injured with a hamstring injury. According to the reports, the scans suggested that Vihari has Grade 2 tear and he batted for close to three hours. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja had struck on his thumb due to which he was ruled out.



<h2>Opportunity for Sundar and Natarajan:</h2>



Skipper Ajinkya Rahane during the toss said,? we have made a couple of changes to the side, but it is an opportunity for others. Sundar and Natarajan will come in as a debutant and we want them to enjoy the game. Both are a gem of shorter format cricket. Mayank, Shardul, Natarajan, and Sundar comes in for us.?



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Both the debutants were earlier chosen as a net bowler and stayed back with the team after shortest format series. T Natarajan was drafted into the side in the third Test match as Umesh Yadav?s replacement while there was no such official call on Sundar?s inclusion.



Sundar is preferred like-for-like replacement of Ravichandran Ashwin who had a tremendous series before.&nbsp;



Washington Sundar has featured in 26 T20Is and a solitary appearance in ODI since his debut. While Natarajan has played three games in T20Is and one in ODIs before the Test Series.



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Australia vs India: T Natarajan and Washington Sundar makes their test debut in the 4th Brisbane Test Match

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IND vs AUS Day 4: The third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane has been heavily disrupted by frequent rain, turning the match into a stop-start affair. Each time the players stepped onto the field, the rain returned, creating a frustrating masquerade for everyone involved. In the brief spells of play that were possible, things didn’t go India’s way, as they struggled to find their footing under challenging conditions.
Australia resumed their innings in the morning, adding around 40 runs to their overnight total. Alex Carey led the charge on the field, but surprisingly, he opted for a more cautious approach instead of the aggressive batting everyone had anticipated. It was a steady, calculated start rather than the fiery onslaught fans were hoping to see.
India’s innings got off to a poor start as Yashasvi Jaiswal edged his very first ball for four before being caught off his second. The team looked to Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli for some stability, but both departed cheaply, chasing wide deliveries outside off. Frequent rain interruptions only made matters worse, denying the batters a chance to settle into any rhythm.
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The struggles continued when Rishabh Pant nicked one to Mitchell Starc, leaving India in deep trouble at 44/4. The constant breaks in play and relentless Australian bowling kept the Indian lineup under immense pressure.
India find themselves in a deep hole, trailing by a massive 394 runs, and their chances of a comeback in this game seem slim at best. But as grim as their fortunes look on the field, the weather forecast for tomorrow paints an even darker picture. 
Let's take a look at the IND vs AUS DAY 4 Weather Forecast and Rain Possibility in Brisbane:
<h2>IND vs AUS DAY 4 Weather Forecast</h2>
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The weather gods seem far from pleased with this Test match. Day 1 was a complete washout, with just a handful of overs bowled before rain took over. Day 2 offered some respite with fewer interruptions, but Day 3 was another frustrating affair, allowing only 33 overs of play amidst constant stoppages.
The outlook for Day 4 isn’t promising either. Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to persist until 2 pm, leaving little hope for uninterrupted action. As the weather continues to dominate the narrative, cricket fans are left wondering if this Test will ever get a fair chance to unfold.
<h3>Rain Prediction </h3>
The day is expected to have a temperature of around 28°C with the rain chances hovering around 70%. The humidity levels of the city would be around 82% and strong winds of over 15KmpH are expected to gust towards North-east.
With rain clouds threatening to take center stage once again, it’s not just India’s batting lineup that needs saving—this entire match hangs by a thread. Australia are in a very strong position and the play of a day can win them this test match while Indian fans would want the rain to play the spoilsport for this test. 
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The outlook for Day 4 isn’t promising. Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to persist until 2 pm, leaving little hope for uninterrupted action.

The weather over Brisbane is always said to be the most unpredictable in Australia and frequent rainfalls have played an evil role in the competition till now.

IND vs AUS DAY 4 Weather Forecast and Rain Possibility in Brisbane   

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IND vs AUS Day 5: The last day of the Gabba test and we are heading to a possible draw for this test. The regular stoppage in the game due to rain has eaten up a big chunk of play time resulting in the two innings left in the last day of the test. 
India avoided the follow on the last evening, and this gives them a chance to draw the match or even win it if they outplay Australia on Day 5. Jasprit Bumrah and Akashdeep did the brilliant job with the bat and now they have to perform with the ball. 
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India’s last-wicket pair showed remarkable resilience, adding 47 crucial runs that not only frustrated the Australians but also kept the visitors alive in the contest. Their partnership has made defeat less certain for India and left Australia pondering their next move. With at least 92 overs left in the match, the Aussies face a tricky balancing act if they want to pull off a dramatic victory.
The most likely strategy would be to bat aggressively in the current session, set a challenging target, and then give India two sessions to survive. But Australia will also need to factor in the weather and their stretched bowling resources.
With no Josh Hazlewood available for the second innings and Mitchell Marsh barely bowling, the burden has largely fallen on Starc, Cummins, and Lyon. Overworking their three-man attack could backfire, adding another layer of intrigue to an already fascinating Test match.
The Australian Innings have been started and they are showing intent right from the second over. Jasprit Bumrah, however, just took one ball to get rid of Usman Khawaja. He also sent Labuschagne back for cheap and Akash Deep got McSweeney. This is really going to be an intresting one. 
<h2>IND vs AUS DAY 5 Weather Forecast</h2>
The weather gods have been anything but kind to this Test match. Day 1 was a total washout, with just a few deliveries bowled before the rain took over. Day 2 offered a glimmer of hope with fewer interruptions, but Day 3 brought more frustration, limiting play to just 33 overs. Day 4 followed the same gloomy script, leaving players and fans exasperated.
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Unfortunately, the forecast for Day 5 doesn’t look any brighter. Thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected throughout the day, with little hope for uninterrupted action. Temperatures are predicted to hover around 26°C, but it’s the 90-100% chance of rain, 90% humidity, and strong 16 km/h southeast winds that might seal the Test’s fate.
With the weather overshadowing the cricket, fans are left to wonder if this match will ever get the chance to reach a fair conclusion.
<h2>The Gabba Pitch Report</h2>
The pitch has held up well compared to the last time these teams played here and looks excellent for batting, with good pace and bounce on offer. At the same time, bowlers like Bumrah, Siraj, and Akash have managed to extract plenty from it, making it a balanced surface. With limited play so far due to weather interruptions, both teams are likely to adopt an aggressive approach, setting up an exciting finish to the match.
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The continuous breaks in the game is really frustrating as two innings are left in the last day of the test match. Though the several stop and play served as favor to the home team, Australia must be hating it now.

India vs Australia 3rd Test is on its last day and both teams would be hoping a result. Weather forecast, however, isn't on the favor and there are going to be stoppages for sure.

[LIVE] IND vs AUS DAY 5 Weather Forecast,  Rain Prediction and The Gabba Pitch report

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The attention has solely turned towards the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after the bizarre outing for India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The ICC event will be played from 19th February to 9th March in a hybrid model, where India will be playing games in Dubai. 
The India squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been the major talking point as the tournament will be extremely crucial for the team. As per several media reports, it is learned that the BCCI will be naming the team next week as the deadline for squad announcement is on 12th January. 
With the deadline for squad announcement around the corner, the reports in RevSportz claimed that the India squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will see young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal making a cut into the team. It is learned that he will be there as the third opener in the team in what will be a huge tournament. 
Yashasvi Jaiswal will serve as a cover for Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, who will be the two front-line openers in the team. This no doubt indicates that with both the openers being under pressure and not scoring runs, there are chances that the left-hander might take their place. 
<h2>Yashasvi Jaiswal has been a regular member for India in the Tests as well as the T20Is</h2>
Yashasvi Jaiswal has been a regular member for India in the Tests as well as the T20Is. The opening batter, however, is yet to make his debut in the ODIs. The left-hander has a great FC record, and it won't be a surprise if he finds success in ODIs as well as he has done in the other two formats of the game. 
Rohit Sharma has been under the pump for his poor outings of late. He failed badly in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 as he scored just 31 runs around an average of just 6. The upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be a great opportunity for him to turn around things and make a return to form. 
Rohit Sharma will be leading the team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. It was under his leadership that India won the T20 World Cup 2024 and ended their ICC title drought. He would be hoping to emulate something similar in the Champions Trophy and reply to all his critics in style.
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The attention has solely turned towards the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after the bizarre outing for India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma's career under danger! BCCI wants Yashasvi Jaiswal in the squad

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ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025: The countdown is on! The ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 is just two weeks away, and the excitement is building as 16 teams from across the globe gear up for this epic showdown. The tournament kicks off on January 18, promising two weeks of thrilling cricket action.
This marks the second edition of the prestigious tournament, with India U19 entering as the reigning champions. Adding a fresh twist, Malaysia—a picturesque nation in Southeast Asia—will host the event this time. The matches will unfold across four different venues, setting the stage for a spectacular display of talent and determination.
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With the first match to be played on 18 January between Australia W-U19 and Scotland W-U19, the final is slated to be played on February 2nd. In the span of 16 days, the 16 teams will play as many as 41 games and then we will have our Women U19 World Cup Champion team. 
Let's take a look at the qualified teams and their full squads for the ICC U19 Women's World Cup 2025:
<h2>ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 Qualified Teams</h2>
16 teams have qualified for the ICC U19 event and these 16 teams are divided into four groups. Below are the details of groups and teams for the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025.
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<td style="width: 21.3068%; height: 40px;">West Indies</td>
<td style="width: 19.0341%; height: 40px;">USA</td>
<td style="width: 29.8295%; height: 40px;">New Zealand</td>
<td style="width: 29.8295%; height: 40px;">Scotland</td>
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<td style="width: 21.3068%; height: 20px;">Malaysia</td>
<td style="width: 19.0341%; height: 20px;">Ireland</td>
<td style="width: 29.8295%; height: 20px;">Nigeria</td>
<td style="width: 29.8295%; height: 20px;">Nepal</td>
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<h2>ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 Full Squads</h2>
Most of the qualified teams have come up with the announcement of their squad for the coveted tournament and the rest of the teams will announced in a couple of days as ICC has directed 10 January to be the final date to submit the squad for the tournament. 
<h3>GROUP A</h3>
INDIA WOMEN U19- Niki Prasad (c), Sanika Chalke, G Trisha, Kamalini G, Bhavika Ahire, Ishwari Awasare, Mithila Vinod, Joshitha VJ, Sonam Yadav, Parunika Sisodiya, Kesari Drithi, Aayushi Shukla, Anandita Kishor, MD Shabnam, Vaishnavi S
SRI LANKA WOMEN U19- Yet to be announced
WEST INDIES WOMEN U19- Samara Ramnath (c), Asabi Callender, Abigail Bryce, Kenika Cassar, Jahzara Claxton, Denella Creese, NaiJanni Cumberbatch, Erin Deane, Amiah Gilbert, Trisha Hardat, Brianna Harricharan, Amrita Ramtahal, Selena Ross, Kristen Sutherland, Aaliyah Weekes
MALAYSIA WOMEN U19- Yet to be announced
<h3>GROUP B</h3>
ENGLAND WOMEN U19- Phoebe Brett, Olivia Brinsden, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Trudy Johnson, Katie Jones, Charlotte Lambert, Abi Norgrove, Eve O’Neill, Davina Perrin, Jemima Spence, Charlotte Stubbs, Amuruthaa Surenkumar, Prisha Thanawala, Erin Thomas, Grace Thompson
PAKISTAN WOMEN U19- Komal Khan (c), Zoofishan Ayyaz, Aleesa Mukhtiar, Areesha Ansari, Fatima Khan, Haniah Ahmer, Maham Anees, Mahnoor Zeb, Memoona Khalid, Minahil, Quratulain, Ravail Farhan, Shahar Bano, Tayyaba Imdad, Wasifa Hussain.
IRELAND WOMEN U19- Ally Boucher Abbi Harrison, Jennifer Jackson, Rebecca Lowe, Niamh MacNulty, Aimee Maguire, Lara McBride, Kia McCartney, Ellie McGee, Julie McNally, Lucy Neely, Freya Sargent, Millie Spence, Annabel Squires, Alice Walsh
USA WOMEN U19- Anika Reddy Kolan (c), Aditiba Chudasama, Chetna Reddy Pagydyala, Chetnaa G Prasad, Disha Dhingra, Isani Mahesh Vaghela, Lekha Hanumant Shetty, Maahi Madhavan, Nikhar Pinku Doshi, Pooja Ganesh, Pooja Shah, Ritu Priya Singh, Saanvi Immadi, Sasha Vallabhaneni, Suhani Thadani
<h3>GROUP C</h3>
NEW ZEALAND WOMEN U19- Yet to be announced
SOUTH AFRICA WOMEN U19- Kayla Reyneke (c), Jemma Botha, Fay Cowling, Jae-Leigh Filander, Mona-Lisa Legodi, Simoné Lourens, Karabo Meso, Seshnie Naidu, Nthabiseng Nini, Luyanda Nzuza, Diara Ramlakan, Diedré van Rensburg, Mieke van Voorst, Ashleigh van Wyk, Chanel Venter
SAMOA WOMEN U19- Yet to be announced
NIGERIA WOMEN U19- Lucky Piety (c), Adeshola Adekunle, Peculiar Agboya, Anointed Akhigbe, Amusa Kehinde, Deborah Bassey (wk), Jessica Bieni, Christabel Chukwuonye, Omosigho Eguakun, Victory Igbinedion, Naomi Memeh, Beauty Oguai, Lilian Ude, Usen Peace, Umoh Inyene
<h3>GROUP D</h3>
AUSTRALIA WOMEN U19- Lucy Hamilton (c) Chloe Ainsworth, Lily Bassingthwaighte, Caoimhe Bray, Ella Briscoe, Maggie Clark, Hasrat Gill, Amy Hunter, Sara Kennedy, Eleanor Larosa, Grace Lyons, Ines McKeon, Juliette Morton, Kate Pelle, Tegan Williamson.
BANGLADESH WOMEN U19-Sumaiya Akter (c), Afia Ashima Era (vc), Mst Eva, Fahomida Choya, Habiba Islam Pinky, Juairiya Ferdous, Fariya Akter, Farjana Easmin, Anisa Akter Soba, Sumaiya Akther Suborna, Nishita Akter Nishi, Lucky Khatun, Jannatul Maoua, Sadia Akter, Sadia Islam Stand By: Ashrafi Yeasmin Arthy, Leky Chakma, Arvin Tani, Maharun Nesa
SCOTLAND WOMEN U19- Amelie Baldie, Molly Barbour-Smith, Gabriella Fontenla, Lucy Forrester Smith, Pippa Kelly, Maisie Maceira, Kirsty McColl, Niamh Muir, Charlotte Nevard, Mollie Parker, Nayma Sheikh, Rosie Speedy, Pippa Sproul, Jenna Stanton, Emma Walsingham. Non-travelling reserves: Georgia Birkinshaw, Teagan Broughton, Emily Duguid, Rebecca McCrossan, Ruth McKay and Sam Robson
NEPAL WOMEN U19- Yet to be announced
**The squads will be updated here as soon as they are announced. Stay tuned!

The ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025, hosted by Malaysia, begins on January 18, featuring 16 teams playing 41 matches across 16 days. India U19 are defending champions.

The second ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup, hosted in Malaysia, starts January 18 with 16 teams competing.

ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 All Qualified Teams and Full Squads

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Just three months are left for the start of The 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) and many teams are still searching for their new captains. Three time runners-up Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is one of them and they had taken the big call of releasing their skipper Faf Du Plessis ahead of the Mega-Auction. 
They didn't even buy him in the auction and this means that they are in search of a new captain. A captain who can potentially help them win their maiden IPL Trophy. 
Ahead of the upcoming IPL season, a new update has come out regarding the next captain of the franchise. According to some news reports, hard hitting Indian batter Rajat Patidar is likely to become the next skipper of the Bengaluru based team. Before this update, some rumours were suggesting that the RCB team management want Virat Kohli to lead the team again but the franchise has not given any official update yet regarding the same. 
<h2>Patidar was captaining this team in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournament</h2>
Rajat Patidar was recently seen leading the team of Madhya Pradesh (MP) in India's Domestic T20 league, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He led his team in a fantastic way and helped them reach the final of the tournament. However, he wasn't able to help MP lift the trophy. 
In the previous edition of the SMAT, the 31-year-old performed in a brilliant manner with the bat, scoring three quickfire fifties. He's in good form at present and he will be expected to once again show his aggressive batting nature in the IPL and possibly help RCB lift their maiden IPL Trophy. 
Ahead of the Mega-Auction, a lot of websites were claiming that Kohli will be seen donning the captain's hat once again for Bengaluru but since no action has been taken by the franchise, a new rumour is being spread that Patidar will become the new skipper of the franchise. It will be interesting to see who ends up becoming the next captain of the three-time runner's up in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
<h2>IPL 2025: Full player list of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) </h2>
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<th style="width: 36.4384%;">Player Name</th>
<th style="width: 40.5479%;">Role</th>
<th style="width: 23.0137%;">Price</th>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Virat Kohli</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Batsman</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">Retained</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Rajat Patidar</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Batsman</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">Retained</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Yash Dayal</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Bowler</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">Retained</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Liam Livingstone</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">All-Rounder</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹8.75 Crore</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Phil Salt</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Wicketkeeper-Batsman</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹11.50 Crore</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Jitesh Sharma</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Wicketkeeper-Batsman</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹11 Crore</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Josh Hazlewood</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Bowler</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹12.50 Crore</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Rasikh Dar</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Bowler</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹6 Crore</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Suyash Sharma</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Bowler</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹2.60 Crore</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Krunal Pandya</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">All-Rounder</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹5.75 Crore</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Bhuvneshwar Kumar</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Bowler</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹10.75 Crore</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Swapnil Singh</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">All-Rounder</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹50 Lakh</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Tim David</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">All-Rounder</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹3 Crore</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Romario Shepherd</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">All-Rounder</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹1.50 Crore</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Nuwan Thushara</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Bowler</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹1.60 Crore</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Manoj Bhandage</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">All-Rounder</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹30 Lakh</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Jacob Bethell</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">All-Rounder</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹2.60 Crore</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Devdutt Padikkal</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Batsman</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹2 Crore</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Swastik Chhikara</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Batsman</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹30 Lakh</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Lungi Ngidi</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Bowler</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹1 Crore</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Abhinandan Singh</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Bowler</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹30 Lakh</td>
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<td style="width: 36.4384%; text-align: left;">Mohit Rathee</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%; text-align: left;">All-Rounder</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%; text-align: left;">₹30 Lakh</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
Do Read:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2025-predicted-rcb-playing-xi-and-top-3-combos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> IPL 2025: Predicted RCB Playing XI and Top 3 Combos</a>

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have still not announced their new skipper yet for IPL 2025 and as the tournament approaches closer and closer, the franchise will have to act on a quick note

IPL: This player might become the new captain of RCB, was seen captaining in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

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After the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, the focus of the cricket world will shift to the ICC Champions Trophy. India had a horrible last few months, where they lost a home series to New Zealand and now lost the BGT trophy as well.
Hence, India can erase all the bad memories by winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. But most of the Indian players are not in good form, which will be a big headache for the management. That can be one reason that we might see some surprise pick in the Indian squad.
India's premier ODI tournament, the Vijay Hazare Trophy, is underway, where some brilliant performances have been recorded until now. Hence, we might see some inclusions on the basis of that form. Below, we will talk about three potential names that can make it into the Indian squad after doing well in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25.
<h2>Three players who can join the ICC Champions Trophy squad on their good performances in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25</h2>
3. Varun Chakravarthy
India will play their matches in Dubai, where spinners do pretty well. Kuldeep Yadav is not completely fit, and India will need some mystery in their spin. That's where they can add Varun Chakravarthy. The 33-year-old recently made his comeback in T20Is after doing well in the IPL.
Since his return, he has taken 17 wickets in seven T20Is. Even in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25, he is doing pretty well. Varun has taken 13 wickets in five games at an economy rate of 4.05. Hence, if India don't have the option of Kuldeep, they can look for Varun with his mystery spin.
2. Arshdeep Singh
There is news that India might add Arshdeep Singh to the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The left-arm pacer is India's premier bowler in the T20I format but has played only 8 ODIs since his debut in November 22. But he has been performing pretty well in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25.
Arshdeep has taken more wickets in the tournament so far. He has 17 wickets in just six games with two four-wicket hauls and one fifer. He can swing the ball and also bowl in the final overs. There is already concern over the availability of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami. That's why Arshdeep can be a perfect guy for the team.
1. Abhishek Sharma
The Punjab opener Abhishek Sharma has been on fire in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25. The left-handed opener, who is part of India's T20I setup, is known for his aggressive skills and has capitalized on them in the ongoing tournament.
He has scored 448 runs in seven innings at an average of 64 and an incredible strike rate of 130.99. He is also a pretty handy spinner and can be useful in the UAE. India can look at him as a possible backup opener and add him into the squad.
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India will play their first game of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on February 20 against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

3 Surprise players who can be picked for India's Champions Trophy 2025 squad after doing well in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25

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India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah's fitness is one of the trending topics in Indian cricket. The speedster experienced back spasms during the last Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, which took place at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney. 
After bowling just 10 overs in the first innings in Sydney, Jasprit Bumrah walked off the field and underwent scans. He didn't take the field again as India was without their captain in the last innings of the match. This no doubt cost India but also sent a sense of scare among the Indian fans. 
Jasprit Bumrah didn't look in great shape either, and now his fitness has raised massive concerns over his availability for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because there is no clarity over the seriousness of the injury that the premier fast bowler has faced in his back during the match. 
As per the reports in Sports Tak, it is learned that Jasprit Bumrah will be consulting a personal doctor as well along with the BCCI medical team. The fast bowler will be having a chat with the doctor in New Zealand who operated on him during the back surgery he faced in 2022. 
It is learned once Jasprit Bumrah meets that doctor, there will be a lot of clarity over his injury. It will be the doctor only who will be deciding what the fast bowler has to do to return to action. This raises a lot of concern over his fitness, especially with big events like the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
<h2>Jasprit Bumrah is all set to be rested for the three-match ODI series against England.</h2>
Bumrah is all set to be rested for the three-match ODI series against England. This is because BCCI wanted the fast bowler to be fit and be at 100% for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. If the pacer remains unfit for the tournament, it will turn out to be a big blow for the team. 
The pain in the back for Jasprit Bumrah arises due to his workload in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The fast bowler bowled 151 overs in the five games and picked 32 wickets. He gave his best for the side but ended up on the wrong side of the result. However, more than that his fitness was the main concern. 
Bumrah is very unlikely to play any T20I game this year, meaning that he won't be part of the T20I series against England. Another section of the reports added that he might play one ODI against Three Lions to get into the rhythm for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah's fitness is one of the trending topics in Indian cricket