IPL 2024: The Chennai Super Kings, last season's champions and the IPL's joint most successful team along with the Mumbai Indians, will head to the 2024 auction with a purse of 31.4 crores. The IPL 2024 auction will take place on December 19 in Dubai, and this is also the first time that the auction is going to be held outside India. The Yellow Army has retained the strong core of their team that helped them win the title in the previous season.



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Ambati Rayudu decided to retire from the IPL after assisting CSK in winning their fifth IPL title; hence, he was released, freeing up 6 crore rupees in CSK's auction budget. Ben Stokes was let go by the CSK management since the England Test Captain declared himself unavailable for the 17th season of the IPL due to knee surgery and wants to fully heal from it before England's 5-match test series against India in January 2024. 16.25 crore rupees were freed up from the England Test captain?s release. With the kind of budget the Men in Yellow have, they have an opportunity to add even more firepower to their squad ahead of the 17th season of the IPL.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="available-player-slots-for-csk">Available Player Slots For CSK</h2>



Auction Budget: 31.4 Crore rupees



Available Slots: 6



Foreign Player Slots: 3



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MS Dhoni (C and WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, Maheesh Theekshana, Deepak Chahar, Mukesh Choudhary, Tushar Deshpande, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ajay Mandal, Simarjeet Singh, Matheesha Pathirana, Nishant Sandhu, Prashant Solanki, Mitchell Santner and Shaik Rasheed.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="players-released-by-csk">Players released by CSK</h2>



Ambati Rayudu, Ben Stokes, Dwaine Pretorius, Akash Singh, Kyle Jamieson, K Bhagath Varma, Subhranshu Senapati and Sisanda Magala



The batting lineup of the Super Kings is quite well settled and will be identical to the 2023 one. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway will be the openers, while the trio of Moeen Ali, Ajinkya Rahane, and Shivam Dube will play a crucial role in the middle order, just like in the previous season. MSD and Ravindra Jadeja will play the roles of the finishers.



Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, and Maheesh Theekshana have been excellent with the ball for the Yellow Army, and the three of them will once again be the cornerstones of CSK's spin bowling. Jadeja and Ali are also expected to chip in with some valuable contributions with the bat in IPL 2024 for CSK.



CSK's seamers are inexperienced when it comes to fast bowling. Their inexperience was evident last season, when the Gujarat Titans scored 214 runs in the final. Though CSK won the final and lifted their fifth IPL trophy, their quick bowling team might benefit from additional experience. CSK's Indian fast bowlers include Mukesh Choudhary, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, and Simarjeet Singh, while Matheesha Pathirana is the team's lone foreign seamer.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/05/CSK-bowling_11zon-1024x682.jpg" alt="IPL 2023: Chennai into the Finals after Defeating Gujarat" class="wp-image-113719" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IPL 2024| Image Credit: Twitter</figcaption></figure>



After the retirement of Ambati Rayudu from the IPL, Chennai will need to find a suitable successor in the forthcoming auction. Rayudu was key to CSK's IPL triumphs in 2018, 2021, and 2023, and the Yellow Army will undoubtedly miss him next season.



CSK's large auction purse will allow them to go all in on fast bowlers like Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Gerald Coetzee. All four are seasoned and established bowlers, and their inclusion in the CSK squad will address the problem of inexperience in Chennai's seam bowling department. In terms of Indian fast bowlers, the Yellow Army could target Harshal Patel and Shardul Thakur, since both of them are experienced IPL performers who can also contribute with the bat. The latter is a former CSK player, so he won't have any trouble fitting in the team.



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The CSK management could consider Shahrukh Khan, Karun Nair, and Manish Pandey as replacements for Ambati Rayudu in the IPL 2024 auction. Shahrukh is a local lad who is a tremendous hitter and would be an excellent addition to the Chennai Super Kings lineup. Karun Nair and Manish Pandey of Karnataka are great players who can play the anchor role to perfection and alter gears according to the demands of the situation.



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IPL 2024, Chennai Super Kings: Auction Budget, Retained Players, Released Players and Targeted Players for IPL 2024 Auction

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The joint most successful Indian Premier League team, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), has officially confirmed that popular Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif has joined the franchise as their brand ambassador for the upcoming IPL 2024 season. This alliance represents an important achievement for the team that has won the IPL championship five times, indicating the start of a new phase in their prestigious history.



The arrival of Katrina Kaif as CSK?s brand ambassador comes after the Yellow Army recently entered into a sponsorship agreement with Etihad Airways. This partnership align?s with the franchise?s vision of expanding its global presence and improving its brand image. The popular actress is also the brand ambassador of CSK?s new sponsor, Etihad Airways, thereby making this collaboration a win-win situation for both parties involved.



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According to an ABP News report, the MS Dhoni-led team is also considering changing their team logo ahead of IPL 2024. The Men in Yellow have qualified for the playoffs 12 times in 14 seasons of the IPL. With five titles next to their name, the Chennai based team is the most successful team in the Indian Premier League alongside the Mumbai Indians.



Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, and Mustafizur Rahman were the overseas players bought by CSK in the IPL 2024 Mini Auction, and Indian All-Rounders Shardul Thakur, Aravelly Avanish, and Sameer Rizzi were the Indian players bought by CSK. MS Dhoni and his troops would be looking to win their sixth IPL Trophy and become the most successful Indian Premier League franchise.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="full-squad-of-chennai-super-kings-after-the-2024-ipl-auction">Full Squad of Chennai Super Kings After the 2024 IPL Auction</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/CSK-2.jpg" alt="Chennai Super Kings" class="wp-image-124471" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Chennai Super Kings | mage: X (CSK Official)</figcaption></figure>



MS Dhoni (C), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Devon Conway, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Mukesh Choudhary, Simarjeet Singh, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Tushar Deshpande, Shaik Rasheed, Prashant Solanki, Nishant Sindhu, Ajay Mandal, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, and Avanish Rao Aravelly.



Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/csk-2024-irfan-pathan-provides-an-update-regarding-ms-dhonis-ipl-future-retirement-talks/#google_vignette">Irfan Pathan provides an update regarding MS Dhoni?s IPL Future (Retirement Talks)</a>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="chennai-super-kings-ipl-2024-squad-composition">Chennai Super Kings IPL 2024 Squad Composition</h3>



Wicketkeepers: MS Dhoni (C), Avanish Rao Aravelly and Devon Conway



Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sameer Rizvi, Ajinkya Rahane, and Shaik Rasheed



All-rounders: Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Mitchell Santner, Ravindra Jadeja, Nishant Sindhu, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Shardul Thakur, and Ajay Mandal.



Bowlers: Deepak Chahar, Simarjeet Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Prashant Solanki, Mustafizur Rahman and Mukesh Choudhary



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Katrina Kaif Joins CSK as their Brand Ambassador ahead of IPL 2024

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Will Dhoni play in the IPL-2024?: Former Indian team captain and Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni usually stays away from social media platforms. But a Facebook post by Dhoni created a sensation on social media, and as soon as he shared the post, the suspense among the fans increased. Through the post, he has hinted at a new role for himself in the Indian Premier League 2024, for which he is desperate.



Dhoni wrote on Facebook, 'Can't wait for the new season and new 'role'. Stay tuned! Mahi, 43, did not specify his new role in his post. In such a situation, fans' suspense has increased.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Will Dhoni play in the IPL-2024? </h3>



Mahendra Singh Dhoni and CSK fans are giving different reactions after Dhoni's post on social media. Many fans believe that Dhoni can play the role of mentor in IPL 2024. Some people believe that he will promote himself in the batting order. The way Dhoni is paying attention to his fitness and growing his hair, it does not seem that he will not play in the 17th season of the IPL.



Dhoni was seen practicing at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi a few days ago. He also said after winning the final in IPL 2023 that "he will play for all the fans for one last year.". In such a situation, all the fans who are claiming that they cannot be seen playing IPL this season are proved wrong here. There are high chances that he can promote himself in the batting order. Because all the fans are crazy about Dhoni's batting, especially his helicopter shot.



Dhoni last played international cricket against New Zealand on August 15, 2020, after which he said goodbye to international cricket forever. Now 42-year-old Dhoni is seen playing in a yellow jersey only in the IPL. During his captaincy, he has made Chennai Super Kings the IPL winner five times. Recently, his team won the trophy by defeating the Gujarat Titans in the 2022 final.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/04/MS-Dhoni-Ravindra-jadeja.jpg" alt="Big Record for MS Dhoni during CSK vs RR match, Jadeja sends special message for CSK skipper" class="wp-image-88316" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: BCCI/IPL</figcaption></figure>



Mahi is the only captain to have won three ICC trophies: the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2011 World Cup, and the 2013 Champions Trophy. He has won five IPL trophies. He is the only Indian captain to play as wicketkeeper in 60 Tests, 200 One-Day Internationals, and 72 Twenty20 Internationals. For Team India, he scored 4876 runs in 90 tests, 10773 runs in 350 one-day internationals, and 1617 runs in 98 T20s. He has scored 5082 runs in 250 IPL games. This includes 142 catches and 42 stumps.



Read:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2024-three-players-whose-india-carrier-depends-on-ipl-2024-performance/"> Three players whose India-carrier depends on IPL 2024 performance</a>



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Will Dhoni play in the IPL-2024? Dhoni's New 'Role' in IPL 2024

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IPL 2024 is going to start with a spectacular match. On March 22, defending champions Chennai Super Kings and Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bangalore will play the opening match of the 17th season of the IPL at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. In such a situation, all the supporters of CSK are looking for information about their team. So if you are also searching for the IPL 2024 Captain, Head Coach, and Support Staff List of the Chennai Super Kings, then you will get all the information in this article below.



Probably Dhoni can be seen leading the Chennai Super Kings for one last time, and there is every possibility that he will say goodbye to all formats of cricket after the 17th IPL season. Dhoni joined CSK camp a few days ago, he was seen practicing batting in Chepauk.



Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are the two most successful IPL teams, having won the title 5-5 times. Whereas CSK is one of the strongest teams in the IPL, CSK won the title for the fifth time in 2023, defeating the Gujarat Titans in the final ball.



The Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led team paid Rs 14 crore for New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell during the 2024 season mini-auction. The team includes well-known Uttar Pradesh T20 League player Sameer Rizvi (Rs 8.40 crore), Shardul Thakur (Rs 4 crore), Mustafizur Rahman (Rs 2 crore), Avnish Rao Aravali (Rs 20 lakh), and Rachin Ravindra (Rs 1.8 crore).



Check: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2024-four-players-chennai-super-kings-can-use-as-an-impact-player-csk-impact-players-for-ipl-2024/">CSK Impact Players for IPL 2024</a>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chennai Super Kings IPL 2024 Captain, Head Coach, and Support Staff List</h3>



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<ul>
<li>Captain: MS Dhoni</li>



<li>Head coach: Stephen Fleming</li>



<li>Batting coach: Michael Hussey</li>



<li>Bowling coach: Dwayne Bravo</li>



<li>Fielding coach: Rajiv Kumar</li>



<li>Team doctor: Madhu Thottappillil</li>



<li>Physical trainer: Greg King</li>



<li>Physio: Tommy Simsek</li>



<li>Consultant: Sundar Raman</li>



<li>Team manager: Russell Radhakrishnan</li>



<li>CEO: Kasinath Viswanathan</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chennai Super Kings IPL 2024 Phase-1 Schedule</h3>



<ul>
<li>CSK vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, March 22; Chennai, 7:30 PM IST</li>



<li>CSK vs Gujarat Titans, March 26; Chennai, 7:30 PM IST</li>



<li>CSK vs Delhi Capitals, March 31; Visakhapatnam, 7:30 PM IST</li>



<li>CSK vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, April 5, Hyderabad, 7:30 PM IST</li>
</ul>



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Chennai Super Kings IPL 2024 Captain, Head Coach, and Support Staff List

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The team has started the 17th season of IPL from the same place where Chennai Super Kings had won the trophy in the 16th season of the Indian Premier League. If there has been any change in the team, it is only in the captaincy. In the last season of IPL, Ms Dhoni was leading the team, whereas this season the leadership of the team is on the shoulders of Rituraj Gaikwad. CSK has played a total of two matches so far this season, in which it has won both the matches one-sidedly.



In the 7th match of IPL 2024, Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings faced each other at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Batting first, CSK scored 206 runs at the loss of six wickets in 20 overs. In reply, Gujarat Titans could score only 143 runs at the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs. After winning against Gujarat Titans by 63 runs, Chennai has reached the first position in the points table with four points.



CSK's playing 11 includes one strong batsman and the team has deep batting depth. Mustafizur Rahman is the only bowler in the playing 11 team of the last two matches. Apart from Mustafizur, all the players have the ability to hit big shorts. In such a situation, all the Yellow Army and cricket fans are expecting to see Chennai lift the IPL trophy for the 6th time.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">When is the next match of Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024?</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Match No.</td><td>Date</td><td>Against</td><td>Venue</td><td>Time (IST)</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>March 31</td><td>Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals</td><td>Vishakapatnam</td><td>7:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>April 5</td><td>Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings</td><td>Hyderabad</td><td>7:30 PM</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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Chennai Super Kings played two of its initial league matches at its home ground MA Chidambaram Stadium. In the first league match, Royal Challengers Bangalore was defeated by six wickets and in the second league match, it won the match against Gujarat Titans by 63 runs. But the real test for mastermind Dhoni and his army will be on March 31. Let us tell you that the next two matches of Chennai will be played at away venues.



On March 31, Rishabh Pant's Delhi Capitals team will face Chennai Super Kings, this match will be played in Vishakapatnam. The fourth match of Chennai will be played against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 5 in Hyderabad. After both these away matches, Gaikwad and company will be back at their home ground on April 8 against Kolkata Knight Riders in Chennai.



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When is the next match of Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024?

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IPL 2024: Chennai Super Kings former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has batted majorly in the final two overs for the franchise in the current edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Even on Sunday, when the Yellow Army lost their sixth wicket for 122 runs in the 16th over of their inning against the Punjab Kings, fans expected Dhoni to come out to bat but instead of MS, Shardul Thakur walked to the crease. Dhoni, on the other hand, decided to hold himself back and stayed in the dugout.



The decision to let Shardul bat ahead of Dhoni surprised the Cricket experts. Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan felt that MSD wasn't helping CSK by batting at number nine. Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh even went on to suggest that the five-time IPL winners should make an extra batter play if Dhoni continues to bat in the lower order.



According to a news report in Times of India, Dhoni coming out to bat in the final overs of CSK's batting inning is not any strategy but a compulsion for the former Chennai skipper. The Chennai-based franchise officials have revealed that the 42-year-old is playing with a muscle tear in his leg which is not allowing him to run for a long time.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/05/dhoni.jpg" alt="IPL Points Table (Updated) On 5 May, CSK Dominates PBKS at Dharamshala" class="wp-image-133780" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">MS Dhoni (BCCI)</figcaption></figure>



The muscle tear in his leg reportedly occurred during the initial stages of IPL 2024 and with CSK?s Devon Conway ruled out of the current edition of the T20 league due to an injury he suffered against Australia, the Super Kings management have decided to let MS Dhoni play with the muscle tear. Due to this, the 42-year-old has been taking a lot of medications, playing through a considerable amount of pain and has been asked to not run a lot between the wickets.



This is the second consecutive season where Dhoni has continued to play in the IPL despite suffering an injury. In the previous edition of the Indian Premier League, he suffered a knee injury that required surgery during the off-season. While he has recovered completely from the knee injury, the muscle tear is a bothering one and it's hurting his ability to run between the wickets.



READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/t20-wc-2024-ravi-shastri-names-two-x-factors-for-india-in-world-cup-leaves-out-rohit-sharma-virat-kohli/">Ravi Shastri names two X-factors for India in World Cup</a>

IPL 2024: CSK's MS Dhoni is playing IPL 2024 with a leg muscle tear

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Australia Cricket Team has faced a massive blow ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. T20I captain Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out the entire tournament with a back injury, and there are chances that he might miss the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 
Mitchell Marsh has been struggling with his back ever since the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 started. The pacer looked in pain but continued playing for Australia before he was dropped from the team as Beau Webster replaced him for the last match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. 
Following that, Mitchell Marsh played a single game in the Big Bash League, and after that,t, he was rested from the last three matches of the BBL season to mentally and physically refresh ahead of the ICC  Champions Trophy 2025. However, it came as a big surprise that selectors ruled him out. 
<h2>Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Men's Champion's Trophy with ongoing lower back pain and dysfunction - Cricket Australia </h2>
Cricket Australia released the official statement, saying that the all-rounder has been ruled out with lower back pain and dysfunction. The statement added that they made the decision, keeping in mind the long-term plan, adding that they will be naming a replacement soon. 
"Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Men's Champion's Trophy with ongoing lower back pain and dysfunction. The National Selection Panel and Australian men's medical team ruled Marsh out of the tournament with the injury which has not responded sufficiently to rehabilitation. 
"His lower back pain flared in recent weeks, leading the NSP to make the longer-term decision for Marsh to complete a more extended period of rehabilitation. Marsh will now undergo a period of further rest and rehabilitation as part of his return-to-play plan. The NSP will meet to decide on a replacement for Marsh in due course." Statement from Cricket Australia read. 
Mitchell Marsh getting ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 comes as a huge blow. The all-rounder has been the key member of the team in the white-ball cricket. Since 2023, he has been sensational with the bat, as he has averaged 44.54 in ODIs with a strike rate of 109.13. Along with this, he also has been handy with the ball. 
Cricket Australia are also mulling over the fitness of captain Pat Cummins as well. The pacer has been struggling with the ankle injury and there is no clarity over him as well. If both Marsh and Cummins get ruled out, then there will be headaches for the management as they won't have a captaincy option. 
Steve Smith and Travis Head might be asked to take over the role then. Josh Inglis also is there as he recently led the team in home summer, both in T20Is and ODIs.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-champions-trophy-2025-india-to-travel-to-dubai-on-this-date-unlikely-to-play-warmup-game-/#google_vignette">ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India to travel to Dubai on this date; unlikely to play warmup game</a>

Mitchell Marsh has been struggling with his back ever since the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 started.

T20I captain Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a back injury, and there are chances that he might miss the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

Australia shocked! Captain ruled out of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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IND vs ENG 4th T20I: With the scoreline of 2-1, India and England are now going to play the fourth T20I of the series at the MCA Stadium, Pune. There is a lot at stake for England, but India has some breathing space. 
England have lost all three tosses so far and still managed to secure a win while batting first on a batting paradise. Meanwhile, India, who were used to winning series with a clean sweep, have lost one match in the series but can still wrap up the series in their favor today in Pune.
Let's take a look at the squads and strongest Playing11 possible for India and England in the 4th T20I:
<h2>IND vs ENG 4th T20I Squads</h2>
England Squad: Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler(c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith(w), Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Rehan Ahmed
India Squad: Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Dhruv Jurel, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana
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<h2>Playing11 and Strategies</h2>
INDIA: Rinku Singh has returned to contention after recovering from his injury. On Thursday, India's assistant coach, Ryan ten Doeschate, confirmed that he is fully fit. His extended net session further hinted at his potential inclusion in the playing XI for the upcoming match.  
When it comes to strategy, India relied heavily on spin in the previous game, fielding five spinners—Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, and Abhishek Sharma—alongside just two pacers, Mohammed Shami and Hardik Pandya.
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However, the pitch in Pune is unlikely to offer much assistance to spinners. With Rinku Singh, a reliable left-handed batter, back in the mix, India could consider making a tactical adjustment by replacing Washington Sundar with an additional pacer, Arshdeep Singh, to strengthen their pace attack.
*India Playing11: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy
ENGLAND: England might go with the same playing11 as in the 3rd T20I. There isn't any solid reason for them to make any changes only if there is a forced one. Jamie Smith(if not available) might get replaced by Jacob Bathell if needed.
*England Playing11: Ben Duckett, Philip Salt (wk), Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith/Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
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<h2>Pitch Report of Pune's MCA Stadium</h2>
The MCA Stadium in Pune is known for its batting-friendly conditions, making it a prime venue for high-scoring encounters. With short square boundaries and a true surface, batters often enjoy their time in the middle, and big totals are a common sight. If the scores don’t breach the 200-run mark, as was frequently seen in the last IPL, it would likely be due to disciplined bowling rather than any assistance from the pitch.
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Unlike some other venues in India, dew is not a significant factor here, ensuring that both innings are played under fairly consistent conditions. Additionally, the pitch tends to remain firm throughout the game, offering good bounce for stroke play and providing some assistance to pacers who hit the deck hard. With these factors in play, the MCA Stadium is set to witness a thrilling contest filled with raining boundaries and aggressive stroke-making.
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<h2>IND vs ENG 4th T20I Dream11 Team and Fantasy Tips</h2>
Pune's MCA Stadium is a batting paradise, and unless we witness any sort of collapse, it will be a high-scoring game. Anything under 170 would be below-par. We will make our team based on this, and not to mention, there will be a risk factor. 
For Wicketkeeper, Jos Buttler is going to be the first choice for everyone and he is a must-pick player. Sanju Samson is our second pick as he is not much picked, and he is due for a good performance. There couldn't be a better ground other than MCA Stadium for him to get his form back. He is even a choice for captain if you can take extra risks. 
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Tilak Verma is in great form and Ben Duckett is a good player of spin. With not much grip off the surface, these two batters are expected to fire to a good extent. SKY is under the radar and this Pune surface suits him so he is going to be in the team considering of what he can do when is in form. Tilak Verma or Ben Duckett can be another option for the captain and probably the safer option.
There are a lot of options in this section for both teams. Hardik Pandya and Liam Livingstone are two must-pick players and besides them, Overton might prove to be a good option. 
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Arshdeep Singh, if plays the match, must be in the dream11 team. Replace him with Mohammed Shami if Arshdeep doesn't play. Varun Chakravarthy and Mark Wood would be the two other bowlers. 
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This makes a strong team, more focused on the batting side as the pitch will favor the batters more. The bowling options are those who are most likely going to take wickets on such a surface. 
<h2>Dream11 Team- Grand League</h2>
Wicket-Keeper: Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(C1) Batters: Surya Kumar Yadav, Den Duckett, Tilak Verma(C2) Allrounders: Hardik Pandya (VC), Liam Livingstone, J Overton Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, V Chakravarthy, Mark Wood  
*- These are predictions and they might go wrong. Play at your own risk.

India and England are set to lock horns in the Fourth T20I at MCA Stadium, Pune and a lot is at stake for England. We have picked up the top 11 players for our grand league team in this post.

This post covers the best dream11 team prediction for IND vs ENG 4th T20I. The fourth T20I between India and England is set to be played at MCA Stadium, PUNE.

IND vs ENG 4th T20I Dream11 Fantasy Tips, Best Grand League Team Prediction and Strongest Playing11 Prediction

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The wait for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to be over. The tournament will begin on 19th February, and the final will take place on 9th March. The India team, no doubt, will be one of the hot favourites to win the tournament, which will be played in a hybrid model. 
India will be playing all their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 games in Dubai. The Rohit Sharma-led side will be beginning their campaign against Bangladesh on 20th February, and, after that, will be playing Pakistan on 23rd February, followed by New Zealand on 2nd March. 
The departure date of India for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 also has been revealed. As per the reports in Times of India, it is learned that the Rohit Sharma-led side will be travelling to Dubai on 15th February. The reports added that more clarity on the same will come in the coming days. 
<h2>India won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
Not only this, it is learned that India also won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because all the teams will be in Pakistan, and hence, it will be difficult for the International Cricket Council (ICC) to arrange the warmup match. 
The reports added that India team management is happy with the net session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because they will be playing the three-match ODI series against England, which will begin on 6th February across three venues in India. 
Apart from this, it is reported that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 won't be having a captain photoshoot because of the different challenges along with the different arrivals of the team. This means that Rohit Sharma won't be travelling to Pakistan for this and will be staying in Dubai with the team. 
The opening ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be held in Lahore. There were talks of having the event in Karachi but the Pakistan Cricket Board decided to host it in Lahore.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-champions-trophy-2025-babar-azam-s-batting-position-decided-selectors-not-in-favour-of-giving-him-this-role-/#google_vignette">ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Babar Azam's batting position decided; selectors not in favour of giving him this role</a>

India will be playing all their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 games in Dubai.

It is learned that India also won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India to travel to Dubai on this date; unlikely to play warmup game

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India batter Shubman Gill has started his preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The premier batter has returned to nets for the white-ball practice as he was named in the Indian team for the ODI series against England and the ICC tournament. 
Shubman Gill has been under a lot of pressure for his poor outings with the bat, especially in Test cricket. With the emergence of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who delivered consistent performances, there were a lot of questions about the place of Gill, even in the ODIs. 
Several fans and experts also have backed Yashasvi Jaiswal to open the innings for India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 along with Rohit Sharma. However, amid all this Shubman Gill is making sure that he gives his best to train for the tournament. 
With England ODIs and ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner, Shubman Gill was seen batting in the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium. He was seen batting with the white-ball ahead of the tournament and the video can be seen at the end of the article. 
Shubman Gill looked in golden touch with the bat as he played a pull towards the four before blocking the balls. The batter would be eager to make a strong comeback and reply to all the criticism in style with his performances in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
Shubman Gill recently played the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 for Punjab. The batter was the lone warrior for his team as he hit a magnificent century and returned to form after having a poor outing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, where he played just three games. 
Shubman Gill would want to carry on his form and help a team win. He has been one of the best batters for India in ODIs. He also has been named as the vice-captain of the team for the tournament and with added responsibility under his belt, a lot will be reliant on him.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-dewald-brevis-turns-into-superman-as-he-takes-a-stunner-in-sa20-2025-/#google_vignette">Watch: Dewald Brevis turns into ‘SUPERMAN’ as he takes a stunner in SA20 2025</a> 
<h2>Watch: Shubman Gill begins preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</h2>

Shubman Gill gets ready for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 {PC:X}

India batter Shubman Gill has started his preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Shubman Gill has been under a lot of pressure for his poor outings with the bat, especially in Test cricket.

Watch: 'Under pressure' Shubman Gill looks solid in nets ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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Pakistan batter Babar Azam has been in the news for the last few days, especially with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner. The batter's name has been discussed a lot related to making him open, especially with no clarity over Saim Ayub. 
Pakistan is the only team that has yet to announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Since the last few days, he has been in the news as there have been a lot of reports that have suggested that there are chances that he might open the innings for the team. 
However, the fresh reports in Cricket Pakistan have revealed that there are no plans to make Babar Azam open the innings. The reports added that the selection committee has not given the green signal to the development as they feel that batter will be best suited in the middle order. 
<h2>Selectors want a proper opener in the role; Babar Azam to at in middle-order</h2>
The reports claimed that selectors want a proper opener in the role. One of the openers that has been finalized by the management is Fakhar Zaman. However, with Saim Ayub likely to miss out, it is learned that Imam-ul-Haq is also in contention to take the role. 
Babar Azam has been the best batter for Pakistan in ODIs. The batter has mustered truckloads of runs for the team in the format while batting at No.3 and he will be extremely crucial for his team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will be played in Pakistan with India games to be played in India. 
Babar Azam also has been a decent opener as well. He has been opening for the team in T20Is and has achieved massive success as well. He also opened in Test cricket during the recent South Africa series and aced that challenge as well, slamming two half-centuries in two innings. 
But, in white-ball cricket, Babar Azam has been criticised a lot for opening in T20Is. This is because he has failed to maximise the powerplay and has been batting with a low strike rate. It remains to be seen where he will be batting for the team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-dewald-brevis-turns-into-superman-as-he-takes-a-stunner-in-sa20-2025-/#google_vignette">Watch: Dewald Brevis turns into ‘SUPERMAN’ as he takes a stunner in SA20 2025</a>

Babar Azam has been the best batter for Pakistan in ODIs.

Pakistan batter Babar Azam has been in the news for the last few days, especially with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner.