Quinton de Kock to be released from Test Captaincy after the Pakistan Series.



South Africa?s men?s head coach Mark Boucher on Wednesday said current test skipper Quinton de Kock will be released from the burden of the Test Captaincy after the series against Pakistan. However, he still refrained to make a sure comment on the decision as there is still plenty of time left following the ?disappointed? series postponement by the Cricket Australia.



South Africa after the completion of the Pakistan Test series do not have any following test series in the next nine months, as Cricket Australia cancelled the South Africa tour for three test games citing ?unacceptable health and safety risk? for the visiting contingent.



?When we get back after this tour we?ve got a bit of time before our next Test series so we can sit down and make a good, solid call on who can take over from him and release him from that burden and try and get the best out of him,? Boucher said on the eve of the final Test here.



De Kock was handed the test captaincy temporarily after Faf du Plessis stepped down from the role. The left-handed batsman after getting the new role of captain has not been in a good form, he scored mere 15 and 2 runs in the two innings of the first test against Pakistan as they suffered a seven-wicket loss.



?It is a tough time for the skipper. Especially when you are a skipper and not getting good runs off the bat,? said Boucher.



?We are not getting harsh on Quinny. Every one of us knows what a quality player he is, and the good innings will be just around the corner for him. But the extra burden on him of the long format captaincy must be tickling him and that?s probably he is not used to of.?



Cricket South Africa could not digest the postponement of the series by Australia.



CSA has slammed its Australian counterpart for the harsh and disrupts decision when the world is adapting and coming back to the route. They called it a serious financial loss for the visiting and hosts.



Cricket South Africa has assured that the result of the Australia-South Africa series postponement will not affect any of the coming schedules and they will go as per the plans of the two parties involved.



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Quinton de Kock to be released from Test Captaincy after the Pakistan Series

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IPL 2021: CSA released Rabada, de Kock for IPL 2021 as requested by BCCI.



IPL 2021: Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Friday released wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock, Pacer Kagiso Rabada and other players on the request of BCCI for the forthcoming IPL 2021. This is the classic example of the power that BCCI and IPL enjoys.



All the protea players were earlier included in the white ball squad for South Africa against Pakistan. Both the teams are scheduled to play three ODIs and four games T20I series. The white ball leg with begin on 02nd April while the final match will be held on 16th April.



The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) pressurised Cricket South Africa (CSA) to release the key players for the Indian T20 tournament. CSA had to bow down in front of BCCI.



Quinton de Kock (Mumbai Indians), Kagiso Rabada (Delhi Capitals), Anrich Nortje (Delhi Capitals), David Miller (Rajasthan Royals), Lungi Ngidi (Chennai Super Kings) will be available for while Indian Premier League tournament.



All the aforementioned players were part of South-Africa?s ODI squad and potentially would be in the T20I squad after the wrap of ODI games.



It is noteworthy that Faf du Plessis who is associated with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) was omitted from either of South Africa?s squad. Earlier the former South Africa skipper was removed from the central contract list of CSA.



<h2>South Africa's white ball squad against Pakistan:</h2>



South Africa ODI squad:Temba Bavuma (C), Tabraiz Shamsi, Beuran Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Wiaan Mulder, Janneman Malan, Keshav Maharaj, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Jon-Jon Smuts, Quinton de Kock (wk), Junior Dala, Lutho Sipamla, Sisanda Magala, Kyle Verreynne, Daryn Dupavillon, Lizaad Williams.



South Africa T20 squad: Temba Bavuma (C), Beuran Hendricks, Tabraiz Shamsi, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, George Linde, Rassie van der Dussen, Janneman Malan,? Bjorn Fortuin,Sisanda Magala, Dwaine Pretorius, Lutho Sipamla, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Pite van Biljon, Migael Pretorius, Lizaad Williams, Wihan Lubbe.



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IPL 2021: CSA released Rabada, de Kock for IPL 2021 as requested by BCCI

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Vivo IPL 2021: CSA to allow IPL-bound players to leave Pakistan series early for IPL 2021.



Vivo IPL 2021: Cricket South Africa (CSA) will allow its players who are booked by IPL franchises to leave the limited-overs series against Pakistan early and fly to India. South Africa and Pakistan?s are scheduled to play three ODIs and five T20Is in South Africa, starting 02nd April.



CSA has granted permission to the IPL bound players to leave the limited-overs series after the second ODI on 04th April. The fourteenth edition of the Indian Premier League is slated to begin on 09th April.



Quinton de Kock (Mumbai Indians), Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje (Delhi Capitals), David Miller (Rajasthan Royals) and pacer Lungi Ngidi (Chennai Super Kings) are all part of South Africa?s national squad for limited series against Pakistan.



It is learnt that IPL franchises involved in this are planning to send a chartered flight which is the only feasible option left to bring players in the time for the games. BCCI in the SOPs of IPL has mentioned that player making bubble to bubble transfer via chartered flights will not be asked for the mandatory seven days quarantine. If the cricketers go for commercial flights then they will have to spend seven days inside their hotel rooms before training or playing a game.



As of now, taking commercial flights is not an option for the franchises due to time complexity.



Indian and England players who are named in India vs England series will also make bubble to bubble transfer for the forthcoming IPL to cut down on the mandatory quarantine. The England tour to India ends on 28th March as both teams play the third ODI in Pune.



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Vivo IPL 2021: CSA to allow IPL-bound players to leave Pakistan series early for IPL 2021

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Vivo IPL 2021: South African cricketers felt safe in Bio-Secure Environment in IPL said Graeme Smith.



Vivo IPL 2021: Graeme Smith, Director of Cricket South Africa, on Friday ruled out all the queries regarding the player?s safety in the now-postponed Vivo IPL 2021 and said that none of the country?s players felt unsafe in India during their stay for the elite competition.



The fourteenth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) unfortunately suspended midway on 4th May due to multiple covid cases emerging inside the Bio-bubbles.



?In no way would we judge. Having spoken to the players, they felt safe. They felt the BSE (Bio-Secure Environment) was a really good experience in India. They never felt at risk. But that?s the nature of what COVID brings,? said Graeme Smith, a former South Africa captain, said during a news conference.



Smith said that amid the ongoing pandemic, no can be blamed and conducting the competition is always at risk.



?Sometimes you can do whatever you want but the BSE ? as we?ve said to everyone ? is never foolproof. When COVID is raging in your country there?s always a risk. Unfortunately once it gets inside it?s very difficult to predict what?s going to happen.?



The former South African cricketer also praised the BCCI?s and respective franchises efforts to send the players back to their respective countries. The 11 South African cricketers who were part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will land in Johannesburg by Friday.



?The BCCI has done an exemplary job in getting everyone to their countries safely.?



?For the South Africans, the borders are fortunately not closed and the players can come to their homes easily.?



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Vivo IPL 2021: South African cricketers felt safe in Bio-Secure Environment in IPL said, Graeme Smith

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AB de Villiers confirms he will not return to International Cricket for CSA.



South Africa?s superstar cricketer, AB de Villiers, on Tuesday confirmed that his retirement from international cricket will remain intact and will not return to the international fixtures anymore. Earlier, the speculations suggested that the senior South African cricketer will come back and his T20 form made the speculations even stronger.



Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday announced squads for the tour of West Indies which includes two Test games and five T20Is while the squad missed AB de Villiers' name from the list. 



In a press release, CSA confirmed that all the talks with AB de Villiers have come to the conclusion that he will not be featuring the CSA jersey, as the cricketer himself has decided not to step beyond his retirement.



The actual reason that forced the cricketer to take such a decision is still unknown. In the recently suspended IPL 2021, AB de Villiers and South Africa head coach Mark Boucher looked quite optimistic for the veteran?s comeback.



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?Discussions with AB de Villiers have concluded with the batsman deciding once and for all, that his retirement will remain final,? CSA said in its statement according to journalist Saj Sadiq.



<h2>South Africa Test Squad to the West Indies</h2>



Dean Elgar (captain), Aiden Markram,Quinton de Kock (wicket-keeper), Beuran Hendricks, Keshav Maharaj,Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Temba Bavuma (vice-captain),Keegan Peterson, Wiaan Mulder, Anrich Nortje, Sarel Erwee, Kagiso Rabada, Rassie van der Dussen,George Linde, Kyle Verreynne, Tabraiz Shamsi, Prenelan Subrayen, Marco Jansen.



<h2>South Africa T20I Squad to the West Indies</h2>



Temba Bavuma (captain), Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, George Linde,Janneman Malan, David Miller ,Quinton de Kock,? Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Andile Phehlukwayo,Heinrich Klaasen, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada,Aiden Markram, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne,? Sisanda Magala, Lizaad Williams.



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AB de Villiers confirms he will not return to International Cricket for CSA

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South Africa T20 World Cup 2021 Squad: South Africa has announced its 15-men strong T20I contingent to tour UAE and Oman for the forthcoming showpiece event of ICC. The squad is led by 31-years old batter Temba Bavuma.



Cricket South Africa (CSA) has left everyone stunned by excluding the two biggest superstars of South Africa cricket. Dashing batsman and former Protea skipper Faf du Plessis along with all-rounder Chris Morris has been left out of the squad.



Du Plessis is out of white-ball action since December last year and no match practice could be the reason for his exclusion.



George Linde, Andile Phehlukwayo, and Lizaad Williams are kept as reserve players.



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?The National Selection Panel and I are extremely excited to announce this squad, which we believe is a world-beating squad,? said Victor Mpitsang, National Convenor of Selectors, in a statement.



?It has been a busy last few months for the Proteas, and we have had enough time to assess our options and we are pleased with the outcome,? he added.



The wickets will be held by experienced Quinton de Kock.



<h2>South Africa T20 World Cup Squad: </h2>



Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Keshav Maharaj, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram, Tabraiz Shamsi, David Miller, W Mulder, Anrich Nortje,?Lungi Ngidi, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Rassie van der Dussen.



Reserve Players: George Linde, Andile Phehlukwayo, and Lizaad Williams.

South Africa T20 World Cup 2021 Squad Announced

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India tour of South Africa: Cricket South Africa?s director Graeme Smith believes that the Indian visit to South Africa for multiple bilateral series will help in the revival process of the cricket operations of the country.



South Africa incurred difficult losses in the recent past due to the pullout of England from the ODI series, last November. In quick succession, Cricket Australia also dropped their tour to South Africa for three Test matches during February and March.



Team India will visit South Africa from December 2021 to January 2022 for three Tests, three ODIs and four T20Is fixtures.



Smith, director of CSA, believes that India?s tour to South Africa towards the end of 2021 will be huge for the country in every aspect. India under Virat Kohli has already pulled out brilliant results in its away tours. Moreover, India hasn?t been able to win a test series in South Africa, which will fuel the desires of the cricketers to put up some exciting contests.



The former cricketer didn?t forget to mention that the cricket board is also pushing hard to bring the fans back into the stadium for the entire tour. The vaccination programmes are in full flow and the board is hoping to see fans for the matches against India.



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"Having India here at the end of the year is a huge tour for us. It's not only from cricket perspective where their results over a period of time has been exciting away from home, which is unique for an Indian team. They have never won here and that adds a lot to the flavour of the Test summer. It's a huge tour for Cricket SA which is trying to rebuild itself from a challenging time. The chairman and the board have been in a number of meetings around it. We are certainly pushing hard to get crowds back for that series."



"I watched some videos in the first part of the seminar and looking back at the full stadiums, the energy and the vibe, and we certainly want to get that back there by the end of the year. We have done our bit in terms of pushing vaccinations and hopefully, we can crowds back by the end of the year. Let's hold thumbs!,? said Graeme Smith on their efforts to bring fans back.



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Graeme Smith pushing hard to bring fans back during the India tour of South Africa

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T20 World Cup 2021: South Africa?s wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock has pulled out of Tuesday?s afternoon clash between South Africa and West Indies in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2021 following his disapproval from taking a knee for the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement.



The cricketer mentioned ?personal reasons? for not featuring in the match against West Indies.



Temba Bavuma, South African skipper, at the toss informed that de Kock has made himself unavailable for the match owing to personal reasons. Reeza Hendricks replaced the wicketkeeper-batsman in the playing11.



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It is learnt that, on Monday, Cricket South Africa (CSA) unanimously agreed to take a consistent stance on the BLM movement by taking a knee prior to the start of the match.



?The Cricket South Africa (CSA) Board on Monday evening unanimously agreed to issue a directive requiring all Proteas players to adopt a consistent and united stance against racism by ?taking the knee? prior to the start of their remaining World Cup matches,? read a <a href="https://cricket.co.za/2021/10/26/csa-board-adopts-directive-requiring-proteas-players-to-take-the-knee/">statement from CSA</a>.



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?After considering all relevant issues, including the position of the players, the Board felt that it was imperative for the team to be seen taking a united and consistent stand against racism, especially given SA?s history.?



Quinton de Kock has, in the past, declined to take a knee for the BLM stating ?my own personal opinion.?&nbsp;



?It?s everyone?s decision. No one is forced to do anything. Not in life. That?s the way I see things. That?s just about it,? de Kock said in June.



Team India was also seen taking a stand for Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement in the match against Pakistan.



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T20 World Cup 2021: Quinton de Kock refused to take a knee, withdraws from SAvWI fixture in T20 World Cup 2021

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India tour of South Africa under the radar following the entrance of new Covid variant in South Africa.



India tour of South Africa: Following the detection of a new Covid-19 variant, India tour of South Africa for all format series has come under the radar and considerable concerns have risen. India is due to visit the Rainbow nation in the coming month for a seven-week long assignment.



South Africa will host India for three Test matches, three ODIs and four T20Is that are scheduled over four venues - Johannesburg, Centurion, Paarl, and Cape Town.



The new covid-19 variant has wreaked havoc in the northern part of South Africa and could be dangerous as per the recent reports. Scientists believe that this new variant (B.1.1.529) is more resistant to the vaccine and is more transmissible.



As the covid outburst is predominantly in the Northern part of South Africa, the officials will have to be extremely careful as both India and South Africa are scheduled to play two test matches in Johannesburg and Pretoria (near Centurion).



There could be some change in the quarantine rules as far as South Africa is concerned. The country may impose a week-long hard quarantine upon the arrival and the teams will remain in bio bubbles.



"Look, till we get a detailed picture of the ground situation from Cricket South Africa (CSA), we will not be able to tell our next step. As per the current plan, the Indian team is supposed to leave either on December 8 or 9 just after the New Zealand series gets over in Mumbai," a senior BCCI official told PTI on Friday.



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India A is currently touring South Africa for two unofficial test matches series. A PTI official contacted an administrator who is currently with India A squad.



"We didn't undergo any hard quarantine on arrival over here since we came by charter flight and are staying in a bio-bubble. After the outbreak, a medical team from Cricket South Africa had a meeting with our representatives over here,? said the BCCI administrator who is with India A squad.



"We were told that there is nothing to worry since the spike in cases is far away from Bloemfontein where we would be playing our next match too," the official said over phone.



India?s tour to South Africa will begin with a test series commencing on December 17th. Following the completion of the longest format series, South Africa and India will lock horns in the ODI series followed by the T20I series.



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India tour of South Africa under the radar following the entrance of new Covid variant in South Africa

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The India tour of South Africa for all format series has come under serious concern following the detection of a new variant, Omicron, of coronavirus. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is constantly keeping its conversation on with the South African Cricket Board relating the tour and its schedule to defer it by a week.



The sources close to BCCI say that the Indian board has asked its South African counterpart to delay the tour by a week owing to the fear of a new coronavirus variant in several countries including South Africa.



?We might request CSA to postpone the series by a week and will then declare the schedule,? top BCCI sources said on Thursday afternoon.



India and South Africa are scheduled to play three test matches, three ODIs and four T20Is in the tour which spans over a month. The tour starts on December 17 with a test series in Johannesburg.



As of now, the BCCI hasn?t completely pulled the plug for the tour, however, the reports suggest that the cricket board is soon going to have clarity over the tour. Team India was scheduled to board a charter flight on December 9, but the decision has been put on hold following the ranging danger of covid.



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The selection of India?s squad for the South Africa tour is also put on hold. The Indian selectors were earlier scheduled to meet after the completion of the first test, however, the lack of clarity over BCCI?s decision has deferred it as well.



<h2>BCCI's request to reduce three matches test series:</h2>



The top BCCI official also said that the BCCI is likely to initiate talks with Cricket South Africa (CSA) to reduce the test matches to two while the white ball fixtures remain the same.&nbsp;



Furthermore, if CSA agrees to BCCI?s terms to reduce the test series by a test match, the Indian cricket board will possibly chalk down an agreement to play at least five T20I matches next year with South Africa.



<h2>India tour of South Africa 2021 Complete Schedule:</h2>



Three Matches Test Series Schedule:



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Day/Date</td><td>Match</td><td>Venue</td><td>Time (IST)</td></tr><tr><td>Dec 17, Fri - Dec 21, Tue</td><td>1st Test - South Africa vs India</td><td>The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg</td><td>1:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Dec 26, Sun - Dec 30, Thu</td><td>2nd Test - South Africa vs India</td><td>SuperSport Park, Centurion</td><td>1:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 03, Mon - Jan 07, Fri</td><td>3rd Test - South Africa vs India</td><td>Newlands, Cape Town</td><td>1:30 PM</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Three Matches ODI Series Schedule:



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Day/Date</td><td>Match</td><td>Venue</td><td>Time (IST)</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 11, Tue</td><td>1st ODI - South Africa vs India</td><td>Boland Park, Paarl</td><td>2:00 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 14, Fri</td><td>2nd ODI - South Africa vs India</td><td>Newlands, Cape Town</td><td>2:00 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 16, Sun</td><td>3rd ODI - South Africa vs India</td><td>Newlands, Cape Town</td><td>2:00 PM</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Four Matches T20I Series Schedule:



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Day/Date</td><td>Match</td><td>Venue</td><td>Time (IST)</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 19, Wed</td><td>1st T20I - South Africa vs India</td><td>Newlands, Cape Town</td><td>7:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 21, Fri</td><td>2nd T20I - South Africa vs India</td><td>Newlands, Cape Town</td><td>7:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 23, Sun</td><td>3rd T20I - South Africa vs India</td><td>Boland Park, Paarl</td><td>7:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Jan 26, Wed</td><td>4th T20I - South Africa vs India</td><td>Boland Park, Paarl</td><td>7:30 PM</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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India tour of South Africa for Test, ODI and T20Is series likely to postpone by a week

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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.
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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.
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<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.
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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.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Babar Azam's batting position decided; selectors not in favour of giving him this role

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India assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate has provided a massive fitness update about batter Rinku Singh ahead of the fourth IND vs ENG T20I. He mentioned that the left-hander has gained full fitness and will be playing the next match of the five-match T20I series. 
India and England are all set to lock horns with each other in the fourth match of the T20I series. The game is all set to be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday (30th January). The series is currently at 2-1, with hosts in the lead. 
India has been without the services of Rinku Singh for the last two games of the IND vs ENG series. The left-hander sustained a low back spasm while fielding in the first game and was then ruled out of the next two games of the series as he was under the observation of the BCCI medical team. 
In his place, the India team added Dhruv Jurel to the XI, and the move didn't pay off. The keeper-batter batted lower down the order and struggled to get going in both games, and it potentially cost them the last match of the series. 
<h2>Rinku Singh is fit and ready to play tomorrow - Ryan Ten Doeschate</h2>
However, in what will be a massive boost, Rinku Singh has been declared fit for the next two games. The development was confirmed by assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate, who said that the batter hit nets and will be playing. He told reporters. 
"Rinku Singh is fit and ready to play tomorrow. He batted yesterday night" 
Rinku Singh has been India's one of the best batters in the T20Is. His absence was felt in the last two games as well, but now, with him being fit, it is expected that he would walk straight into the XI and is likely to add Dhruv Jurel to the team. 
The fourth IND vs ENG T20I will be a great opportunity for India to to seal the series, but they need to make some corrections before heading into the next IND vs ENG match. 
India faced a disappointing 26-run loss in the last match at Rajkot. Their batting was one of the main reasons behind the loss and they would be hoping to make a strong comeback.
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India assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate has provided a massive fitness update about batter Rinku Singh ahead of the fourth IND vs ENG T20I

India has been without the services of Rinku Singh for the last two games of the IND vs ENG series.

Rinku Singh to play fourth IND vs ENG T20I? India's assistant coach makes a massive statement

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On Thursday morning, the scene outside New Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium was nothing short of extraordinary. A massive crowd had gathered well before the match, eager to witness Kohli in action. Long queues stretched for nearly 2 km, with fans patiently waiting for entry. Given his status as Indian cricket biggest crowd-puller the frenzy was hardly surprising. A huge crowd is gathered to see king kohli in  Arun Jaitley Stadium to watch kohli. Reports says that 2KM long queue was showing outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium for virat kohli.
Ranji Trophy action was peaked on January 30 when Virat Kohli, top  star of Indian crickete team, show in his first Ranji Trophy match after a 12-year. Crowd that was shown 2KM away from Arun Jaitley Stadium to see live playing virat kohli. That shows the fan base that kohli and love for indians.
Virat Kohli’s return to the Ranji Trophy after more than a decade has ignited immense excitement among cricket fans, drawing fresh attention to India’s premier domestic tournament. Virat Kohli’s played his last match  in 2012, that was named in Delhi’s starting XI for their clash against Railways.
According to ANI sports  reports Vipul Kashyap, more than 15,000 fans showed up to see Kohli playing in a Ranji Trophy match after 12 year . That  momentous was return after 12 years for cricket fans. The crowd erupted in excitement the moment Kohli stepped onto the field with his teammates. The roar of the fans was deafening, a testament to their admiration for the former India captain. Kohli acknowledged their love, expressing his gratitude with a warm gesture to there fans.
Virat Kohli last played in the Ranji Trophy when Delhi still had former players like Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag. In that match against Uttar Pradesh, he scored 57 runs across two innings, falling to Bhuvneshwar Kumar both times.
Kohli has featured in 23 Ranji matches between 2006  to 2012 debut against Tamil Nadu, scoring 1,574 runs at an impressive average of 50.77, including five centuries. His highest score—173—came against Bengal. A stellar 2009-10 season earned him a Test call-up, and in 2011, he made his debut in whites against the West Indies. 
Reports says that Virat Kohli’s plays more domestic tournament matches to do practice for future matchs and inspire young generation as well. In future we see more such matchs and India top player's to plays such a match in domestic ground.

Huge Crowd Coming To See Virat Kohli In Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy action peaked on January 30 when Virat Kohli, the star Indian cricketer, featured in his first Ranji Trophy game after a 12-year gap.

Virat Kohli’s return to the Ranji Trophy after more than a decade