Babar Azam's Pakistan cricket team had a torrid time in the ongoing <a href="https://www.cricketworldcup.com/standings" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.cricketworldcup.com/standings">ICC World Cup 2023</a>. Things didn?t go their way and they failed to make the cut into the semi-finals of the tournament. This came as a surprise because they were hyped a lot and also were touted as favourites to win.?



Pakistan started the tournament pretty well as they won back-to-back games. However, after that, they had a debacle. The Babar Azam?s first loss came against India as they were completely outplayed. After that, they had dreadful outings as they suffered losses against Australia, Afghanistan and South Africa.&nbsp;



This dented their campaign and put them down in the table. Despite winning the two games against Bangladesh and New Zealand, they didn?t have a great chance to qualify. Following their ouster in the tournament, skipper Babar Azam came under a lot of scrutiny as a leader of the side.&nbsp;



There were reports that he would be sacked as a leader of the team as PCB aren?t in favour of him as a leader of the teams. Amid all the reports, the latest development in Geo Super suggested that Babar Azam will step down as the white-ball captain of the team.?



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Babar Azam has been in constant talks with former PCB chief Ramiz Raja and his close allies. The reports suggested that he?s keen to lead the team in the red-ball cricket. He?s taking the decision, keeping in mind the challenges that will be in front of him ahead.&nbsp;



Babar Azam didn?t have a great tournament as a batter as he registered scores of 5, 10, 50, 18, 74, 50, 66* and 38. He received a lot of criticism for his poor performances as well. It remains to be seen what will be his future as a leader of the team. &nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ENG vs PAK: Pakistan players not convinced with Babar Azam leaving captaincy&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-5.jpg" alt="Shaheen Afridi and Babar Azam" class="wp-image-122090" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Shaheen Afridi and Babar Azam</figcaption></figure>



Amid all the reports of Babar Azam stepping down as a leader of the team,? a new report in PTI has suggested that his teammates don?t want him to leave the captaincy. He told his team members about his development and they advised him not to step down himself.?



A clear picture of Babar Azam?s future as the captain of the team will come once he reaches home. Pakistan failed to reach the semi-final of the tournament end edition 5th on the points table. They also suffered a thrashing 93-run loss against England in their last league game.&nbsp;

ENG vs PAK: Babar Azam to step down as white-ball captain; teammates not convinced by decision - Reports

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World Cup 2032 Points Table Updated: Pakistan's run in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 has been cut short by England, last night, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. England hammered Pakistan by a massive 93 runs to end their campaigns. With the loss, Pakistan's hopes of making it to the semi-finals of World Cup 2023 were also shattered. While England finished their campaign in the seventh position, Pakistan remained in the fifth spot in the World Cup 2023 Points Table.



England has managed to bring some smiles in their dressing room following an awful run in the World Cup 2023. The defending champions lost six games out of seven to get eliminated from the semi-final race even before the tournament could reach its climax. However, they have turned it around a bit by consecutively winning two games on the bounce to finish their showpiece event.



All thanks to England's 93-run victory against Pakistan, they have confirmed a place for themselves in the 2025 Champions Trophy. 



Pakistan, on the other side, had an unrealistic task of surpassing New Zealand's net run rate in the World Cup 2023 Points Table. Mathematically things were possible, however, practically everything was out of their hands. Moreover, their performance against England wasn't up to the mark to put them in a situation to threaten New Zealand's Net Run Rate. 



England had scored 337 runs in their 50-over quota riding on the back of half-century knocks from Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root and Ben Stokes. Later in the innings, Harry Brook and David Willey gave a handy contribution to take the team's total to 337 runs.



To get a seat in the World Cup 2023 Semi-Finals, Pakistan were required to chase the total in 6.4 overs, which was humanly not possible. Moreover, they couldn't start off well, losing both of their openers cheaply. Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Agha Salman made healthy contributions, but in the end, they were too far from the required chase and lost the game by five wickets.



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/11/ENG-vs-PAK.jpg" alt="World Cup 2023 Points Table Updated (November 12) after ENG vs PAK, Pakistan KNOCKED OUT of World Cup 2023, Most Sixes" class="wp-image-122551" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">England defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets | image: Associated Press</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>PLAYED</th><th>WON</th><th>LOST</th><th>N/R</th><th>TIED</th><th>NET RR</th><th>POINTS</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>?India (Q)</td><td>8</td><td>8</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+2.456</td><td>16</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>?South Africa (Q)</td><td>9</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+1.261</td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>?Australia (Q)</td><td>9</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+0.841</td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>?New Zealand (Q)</td><td>9</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+0.743</td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>?Pakistan (E)</td><td>9</td><td>4</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.199</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>?Afghanistan (E)</td><td>9</td><td>4</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.336</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>?England (E)</td><td>9</td><td>3</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.572</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>?Bangladesh (E)</td><td>9</td><td>2</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.087</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>?Sri Lanka (E)</td><td>9</td><td>2</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.419</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>?Netherlands (E)</td><td>8</td><td>2</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.635</td><td>4</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">*Updated on November 11 after ENG vs PAK.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">World Cup 2023 Most Sixes - Rank 1 - 10</h2>



Australia's Glenn Maxwell continues to hold an upper hand in the World Cup 2023 Most Sixes ranking following his magical 201-run unbeaten knock. Maxwell has smashed 22 sixes in seven innings. The Aussie is followed by Indian captain Rohit Sharma with an equal number of sixes in eight innings. 



South Africa's Quinton de Kock ranks third in the list of World Cup 2023 Most Sixes with 21 maximums followed by David Warner and Mitch Marsh with 20 sixes each in 9 and 8 innings respectively.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Pos</th><th>Player</th><th>Team</th><th>6s</th><th>Innings</th><th>Bat Avg</th><th>Runs</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Glenn Maxwell</td><td>&nbsp;AUS</td><td>22</td><td>7</td><td>79.40</td><td>397</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Rohit Sharma</td><td>&nbsp;IND</td><td>22</td><td>8</td><td>55.25</td><td>442</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Quinton de Kock</td><td>&nbsp;SA</td><td>21</td><td>9</td><td>65.66</td><td>591</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>David Warner</td><td>&nbsp;AUS</td><td>20</td><td>9</td><td>55.44</td><td>499</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Mitch Marsh</td><td>&nbsp;AUS</td><td>20</td><td>8</td><td>60.85</td><td>426</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Fakhar Zaman</td><td>&nbsp;PAK</td><td>18</td><td>4</td><td>73.33</td><td>220</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Rachin Ravindra</td><td>&nbsp;NZ</td><td>17</td><td>9</td><td>70.62</td><td>565</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Heinrich Klaasen</td><td>&nbsp;SA</td><td>17</td><td>9</td><td>40.75</td><td>326</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Daryl Mitchell</td><td>&nbsp;NZ</td><td>15</td><td>8</td><td>59.71</td><td>418</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>David Miller</td><td>&nbsp;SA</td><td>15</td><td>9</td><td>36.42</td><td>255</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">*Updated on November 11 after ENG vs PAK.</figcaption></figure>



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World Cup 2023 Points Table Updated (November 12) after ENG vs PAK, Pakistan KNOCKED OUT of World Cup 2023, Most Sixes

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PAK vs ENG T20I Series: After ending the Ireland tour on a happy note, Pakistan are all set to tour England for a four-match T20I series. This will be the final series for Pakistan and England to set the checks and balances for the T20 World Cup which is just a couple of weeks away. Here are the PAK vs ENG T20I Schedule, Full Squads, Venues, Timings, and Probable Playing 11s.



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Pakistan has recently concluded the Ireland tour with a 2-1 series victory. They, however, were the favorites for the series but lost the first match to the underdog Ireland by 5 wickets but the Men in Green bounced back with a far better strategy and performance. They won the next two by 7 wickets and 6 wickets, respectively, showcasing how brutal they can be with the bat.



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



Following the series against Ireland, Pakistan are set to tour England and they will play a four-match T20I series there. Babar Azam will be leading the Pakistan Cricket team and Jos Buttler is going to lead the England squad for the series. 



The squads for the series have already been announced and this will mark the comeback of Jofra Archer who has been out of the international circuit for quite a while now. It will be a big plus for England if he can bowl his quota in all the matches with his maximum capabilities.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/08/Jofra-Archer-1.jpg" alt="Jofra Archer hopeful for ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 return despite England's squad snub" class="wp-image-117888" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image Source: Twitter</figcaption></figure>



Good news for Pakistan as star pacer Haris Rauf also returns to the squad and Hasan Ali will also be part of the Pakistan Squad. Shaheen Shah has been in his best form and he has got good company in the form of Mohammad Amir. It is going to be tough for the Pakistan skipper to pick three pacers from these 5 bowling icons.



Below are the PAK vs ENG T20I Schedule, Full Squads, Venues, Timings, and Probable Playing 11s:



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Date/Day</th><th>Match</th><th>Venue</th><th>Timing</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>MAY 22/ Wed</td><td>England vs Pakistan, 1st T20I</td><td>Headingley, Leeds</td><td>11:00 PM PKT (11:30 PM IST)</td></tr><tr><td>MAY 25/ Sat</td><td>England vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I</td><td>Edgbaston, Birmingham</td><td>07:00 PM PKT (07:30 PM IST)</td></tr><tr><td>MAY 28/ Tues</td><td>England vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I</td><td>Sophia Gardens, Cardiff</td><td>11:00 PM PKT (11:30 PM IST)</td></tr><tr><td>MAY 30/ Thru</td><td>England vs Pakistan, 4th T20I</td><td>Kennington Oval, London</td><td>11:00 PM PKT (11:30 PM IST)</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">PAK vs ENG T20I?<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/schedule/">Schedule</a>?2024</figcaption></figure>



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England Squad for T20I Series:?Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Moeen Ali, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Josh Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Philip Salt, Jofra Archer, Tom Hartley, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, Mark Wood.



Pakistan Squad For T20I Series:?Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan.



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England Probable Playing 11:?Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Josh Buttler (c &amp; wk), Liam Livingstone, Jonny Bairstow, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood.



Pakistan Probable Playing 11:?Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf/Mohammad Amir.



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PAK vs ENG T20I Schedule, Full Squads, Venues, Timings, and Probable Playing 11s | Pakistan Tour Of England 2024

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ENG vs PAK T20I Series:&nbsp;After a historical T20I win in Ireland, Team&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;is again on the T20I hunt but under a different side of the World. With the T20 World Cup ahead, this will be an important T20I series for the two teams. In this post, you will read When and Where To Watch the ENG vs PAK T20Is and Full Streaming and Broadcasting Details of the Pakistan Tour of England 2024.



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Pakistan looked a bit off-color in the home series against New Zealand but they got several boxes checked in their Ireland Tour. They showed a powerful batting performance and a decent bowling display won them the T20I series in Ireland. 



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



With the bat, Pakistan had a good series in Ireland. They scored almost 180 in all three games and won two of them while chasing. They also bagged some wickets but leaked a lot of runs too. Ireland, batting first, posted over 190 runs in the second T20I. They have got excellent bowling in the powerplay but they lose the trick in the middle and death overs.



However, with Haris Rauf back in the squad, Pakistan are expected to perform better on England's pace-friendly pitches.



Amid the preparations for the T20 World Cup, England got good news of Jofra Archer being back to the national side after getting a full medical clearance from the ECB's Medical Staff. He had back surgery a year ago and had some issues with the bowing arm shoulder and now he is back to the side and is fully fit. Cricket World would be keen to watch him dashing to the 22-yards.



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Coming back to the series, the series comprises of four T20I matches starting on 22nd May which will be played at four different grounds. The matches are scheduled to be played in Leeds, Birmingham, Cardiff, and London.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="where-to-watch-eng-vs-pak-t-20-is-in-india">Where To Watch ENG vs PAK T20Is in India</h2>



The England vs Pakistan T20I series will be broadcast in India on Sony Sports Network and also in the Sony Liv application will offer live streaming of the T20Is. The match timing is 11:00 PM IST for 1st, 3rd, and 4th T20I whereas 07:00 PM for the second T20I.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="eng-vs-pak-full-streaming-and-broadcasting-channel-list">ENG vs PAK: Full Streaming and Broadcasting Channel List</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Country</td><td>Channel</td></tr><tr><td>India</td><td>Sony Sports network and Sony Liv APP</td></tr><tr><td>UK</td><td>Caribbean</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-nz-pakistans-squad-for-the-new-zealand-series-announced/">Pakistan</a></td><td>A Sports and TAPMAD app</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/sri-lanka/">Sri Lanka</a></td><td>PEO TV</td></tr><tr><td>Carebbian</td><td>Flow Sports</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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ENG vs PAK: When and Where To Watch England vs Pakistan T20Is; Full Streaming and Broadcasting Details of Pakistan Tour of England 2024

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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



<li>Mohammad Rizwan,</li>



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



<li>Fakhar Zaman,</li>



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



<li>Agha Salman, </li>



<li>Iftikhar Ahmed,</li>



<li>Imad Wasim,</li>



<li>Shaheen Afridi,</li>



<li>Naseem Shah,</li>



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



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

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ENG vs PAK T20I Series: Just hours before the first T20I, Pakistan have decided to release star pacer and all-rounder Hasan Ali from the squad for the four-match T20I series against England. 



As per the Pakistan Cricket Board Officials, the right-arm medium pacer Hasan Ali was added to the squad as a backup option for Haris Rauf, and as of now, they have a fully fit and ready to kill Haris Rauf so they are releasing Hasan Ali from the National Squad.



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It's a rare move for the board to release a fully fit player from the squad, yet that's precisely what happened with Hasan Ali. This decision underscores that the PCB is not considering him for the T20 World Cup squad. Notably, Pakistan is the last team to announce their World Cup squad, expected to be revealed after a few matches in the current T20I series.



In a twist, Hasan Ali received a surprise recall to Pakistan's T20I setup ahead of their recent series against Ireland. His latest outing was in the third T20I, where he bowled three overs and leaked 42 runs without taking a wicket.



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The Pakistan team management has opted to let Hasan Ali continue his county cricket commitments with Warwickshire. His fellow countryman, Aamer Jamal, also played for Warwickshire but was dropped after taking only one wicket in his first two appearances and missing out in their recent defeat against Essex.



Warwickshire was caught off guard by Hasan's international recall, but he's set to rejoin their squad for the County Championship match against Lancashire at Emirates Old Trafford starting Friday. Hasan is also slated to participate in the T20 Blast, commencing next week, and will remain with the club until the end of July.



Here is Pakistan's Updated Squad for the T20I series



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ENG vs PAK: Pakistan's Updated Squad</h2>



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



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ENG vs PAK: Pakistan Released Star Pacer From Squad Ahead of 1st T20I, Here is the Full Updated Pakistan Squad against England

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ENG vs PAK 2nd T20I: England and Pakistan are gearing up for their upcoming contest after a washout in the first T20I at Headingley, Leeds. Both parties would be praying for good weather this time in Birmingham, England as this series is going to play a vital role for both teams. Here we are with the ENG vs PAK 2nd T20I Rain Prediction, Weather Forecast of Edgbaston Birmingham, and Pitch Report.



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England and Pakistan, both had a lot of hopes for this series as the two prominent teams had a golden chance for a full dress rehearsal just before the T20 World Cup. And it seems like the Weather god has some other plans as the weather forecast of Birmingham is also not-so-convincing, to be honest.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/05/pak-vs-eng.jpg" alt="PAK vs ENG T20I Schedule, Full Squads, Venues, Timings, and Probable Playing 11s | Pakistan Tour Of England 2024" class="wp-image-134140" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">PAK vs ENG </figcaption></figure>



Pakistan have released Hasan Ali from the squad who was a backup option for Haris Rauf. As soon as Haris Rauf made a full recovery, which is good news for Pakistan, Hasan was out of the squad.



Pakistan are pretty confident for this series. They were asked about the plans to counter Jofra Archer, they said they have pretty much experience playing fast bowling and they are ready for the challenge. 



England with Archer back in contention, would be more confident and the combination of Mark Wood and Archer will be one of the best things for England in the series and upcoming World Cup.



Down below is the ENG vs PAK 2nd T20I Rain?<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/match-predictions/">Prediction</a>, Weather Forecast of Birmingham, and Pitch Report:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="eng-vs-pak-match-details">ENG vs PAK Match Details</h2>



Series:&nbsp;Pakistan Tour of England 2024



Match:?ENG vs PAK 2nd T20I



Day/Date:?Saturday/25th May 2024



Time:?07:00 PM IST



Venue:?Edgbaston, Birmingham



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="eng-vs-pak-2nd-t-20-i-full-squads">ENG vs PAK 2nd T20I Full Squads</h2>



England Squad? Josh Buttler(c),?<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/harry-brook-player-profile-stats-net-worth-salary-lifestyle-and-more/">Harry Brook</a>, Ben Duckett, Moeen Ali, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jonny Bairstow, Philip Salt, Jofra Archer, Tom Hartley, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, Mark Wood.



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



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="edgbaston-birmingham-weather-forecast">Edgbaston, Birmingham Weather Forecast</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/05/birmingham.jpg" alt="ENG vs PAK 2nd T20I Rain Prediction, Weather Forecast of Edgbaston Birmingham, and Pitch Report." class="wp-image-134562" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">ENG vs PAK 2nd T20I: Weather Forecast of Edgbaston Birmingham</figcaption></figure>



A cool and overcast day in Birmingham City. Birmingham has a cold and moderately humid kind of weather at this time of the year. Today, on 25 May 2024, the temperature of Birmingham City is expected to peak at 18?C in the afternoon and drop further as the sun goes down.



Humidity is predicted to hover between 50-60% in the match hours and winds will gust towards the SouthEast at a speed of &lt;12Kmh during the match time.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="eng-vs-pak-rain-prediction">ENG vs PAK Rain Prediction</h2>



It is expected to be an overcast day, However, there are very minimal chances of rain at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The rain possibility is around &lt;10% during the match hours, however, there are around 25% chances of rain in the morning time. There will be ~80% of the sky covered under clouds. An overcast day for England vs Pakistan 2nd T20I is what?<a href="https://weather.com/en-IN/weather/hourbyhour/l/5f2d0f5ec8ccc5d2bccdd4309a0320fa2ff51a44aedb1371291c9ac90fea9004">weather.com</a>?predicts. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="eng-vs-pak-2nd-t-20-i-edgbaston-stadium-pitch-report">ENG vs PAK 2nd T20I: Edgbaston Stadium Pitch Report</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/05/1ytwvrm424d11-1-1.jpg" alt="ENG vs PAK 2nd T20I Rain Prediction, Weather Forecast of Edgbaston Birmingham, and Pitch Report." class="wp-image-134564" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Edgbaston Birmingham Pitch Report.</figcaption></figure>



At the Edgbaston Cricket Ground, the pitch provides brisk pace and bounce, especially in the initial overs. This dynamic favors fast bowlers, giving them ample opportunity to exploit the early conditions. With overcast skies, the pacers will also benefit from the significant swing in the year.



As the game progresses, the pitch becomes more batter-friendly, offering less assistance to spinners. However, during the second innings, the pitch tends to dry out, which enhances the effectiveness of spinners. While opting to bat first after winning the toss is often a strategic move at this renowned venue, captains might choose to bowl first to take advantage of the early bowling conditions.



READ:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/eng-vs-pak-2nd-t20i-pakistans-strongest-playing-11-for-the-2nd-t20i/"> ENG vs PAK, 2nd T20I: Pakistan?s Strongest Playing-11 for the 2nd T20I</a>

ENG vs PAK 2nd T20I Rain Prediction, Weather Forecast of Edgbaston Birmingham, and Pitch Report.

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Pakistan and England are set to take on each other in the second game of the four-match T20 International series today in Birmingham's Edgbaston Stadium. The match will commence at 7:00 pm IST.



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The first match of the series got washed out due to constant rain without a ball being bowled but three more games are still left, and both teams will be looking to give their best in the second T20 International and take the lead in the series. This Pakistan vs England T20 series is acting as a preparatory ground for both sides as they can try various combinations in these games and get an idea regarding their best possible playing 11 combinations, which will help them perform well in the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup, which is set to commence from 2nd June in the United States of America and the West Indies.?



Pakistan and England locked horns against each other in the 2022 T20 World Cup final at Melbourne's iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) where the Three Lions emerged victorious in the end after a really good game of Cricket. As the Jos Buttler lead team begins their title defense, the Shaheens will be eyeing to lift their first T20 World Cup trophy since 2009.



Talking about Pakistan?s playing 11 for the second T20, Pakistani skipper, Babar Azam announced in the pre-match press conference ahead of the first T20 international in Leeds, which got washed out due to rain that he will be batting at number three. Babar coming in to bat at number three means Wicket Keeper Batsman Mohammad Rizwan is going to open the innings for the Shaheens alongside Saim Ayub.&nbsp;



The middle order will consist of dynamic batters like Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed and all-rounder Imad Wasim which will offer the Men in Green an opportunity to set a solid foundation for scoring runs at a quick pace and change gears according to the situation. Azam Khan will also be seen handling the wicket-keeping duties.&nbsp;



Talking about the bowling department, Shaheen Shah Afridi will be the leader of the pack alongside Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah. Rauf has recently returned from a long injury layoff and these T20 international matches against England will be important for the 30-year-old to get back to proper match sharpness ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup.&nbsp;



Leg Spinner Abrar Ahmed will be handling the spin bowling duties alongside Imad Wasim and if Abrar performs well with the ball in tough English conditions then he will seal his spot in the playing 11 for the 2024 T20 World Cup.&nbsp;



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistans-strongest-playing-11-against-england-in-the-second-t-20-i">Pakistan?s Strongest Playing 11 Against England In The Second T20I</h3>



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Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (Captain), Iftikhar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan (WK), Imad Wasim, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed.



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ENG vs PAK, 2nd T20I: Pakistan's Strongest Playing-11 for the 2nd T20I

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PAK vs ENG 3rd T20I: England are one-up in the four-match T20I series after two matches. Not-so-convincing bowling at the top and later on struggling to build up a partnership in the middle overs, Pakistan were never in the game in the second T20I. In this post, we predict 2 Changes Pakistan might make for the 3rd T20I against England.



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England were at the top of the game from the first innings. Shaheen Afridi didn't get a wicket early on even after the swing was available on the surface. Imad Wasim drew the first wicket of England and then there was a big partnership in the middle.



Imad Wasim and Haris Rauf were the two bowlers who looked in control. Shadab Khan was totally off-color at Edgbaston where he leaked as many as 55 runs in 4 overs and was wicketless. Haris Rauf, Shaheen, and Mohammad Amir bowled with an economy of over 8.50 per over which is decent in a T20 game. 



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While batting, they lost two wickets early on. Babar and Zaman got a few runs at the top, and Iftikhar and Imad took charge in the middle overs. It seemed they were lacking in one more batting option.



Now, both remaining T20Is will be important for Pakistan to check all the boxes correctly. The third T20I will be played on 28th May at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff where the pitches are more bowling-friendly. 



Below are the Full Squads, and possible Changes Pakistan might make of PAK vs ENG 3rd T20I:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-eng-full-squads">PAK vs ENG: Full Squads</h2>



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



England Squad: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (c &amp; wk), Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, Sam Curran, Mark Wood, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-eng-3rd-t-20-i-2-changes-pakistan-might-make">PAK vs ENG 3rd T20I: 2 Changes Pakistan might make</h2>



<ul>
<li>Naseem Shah IN for&nbsp;Mohammad Amir?</li>
</ul>



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



Both Shaheen and Mohammad Amir are similar kinds of bowlers. Left-armed, can swing the new ball, and specialized in hitting good areas in the first spell. Adding up Naseem Shah in the run adds up a new ability to the bowling line up. He is a hit-the-deck-hard bowler who can produce seam movement with the new ball and good bounce from the old ball. 



Additionally, he is an excellent death bowler and he can party with Haris Rauf in the death. Pakistan might take him into the playing 11 for the two important matches up next.



<ul>
<li>Agha Salman IN for Shadab Khan?</li>
</ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/05/103586092-2.jpg" alt="PAK vs ENG: 2 Changes Pakistan might make for the 5th T20I against England; Check Out For Full Details" class="wp-image-134611" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Agha Salman (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



Shadab Khan has not been at his best since the Ireland tour. He is leaking too many runs, not finding the ball with the bat and more. Pakistan's middle order needs a player who can stabilize and give some contribution with the bat so Agha Salman is the only remaining option for them. 



He can also bowl a couple of overs with Iftikhar Ahmed to give the four overs and he will be very beneficial for Pakistan in the two matches.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-eng-3rd-t-20-i-probable-playing-11-s">PAK vs ENG 3rd T20I Probable Playing 11s</h2>



Pakistan?s Probable Playing 11:&nbsp;Saim Ayub, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Agha Salman, Azam Khan(w), Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Shah, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah



England's Probable Playing 11:&nbsp;Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (c &amp; wk), Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley



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PAK vs ENG: 2 Changes Pakistan might make for the 3rd T20I against England; Check Out For Full Details

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ENG vs PAK 3rd T20I: The England skipper Jos Buttler is set to miss the ENG vs PAK 3rd T20I in Cardiff and has left the team on Monday, 27 May. Moeen Ali is likely to take the captaincy duties in the third of the four-match T20I series against Pakistan.



Jos Buttler has left the squad to be with his wife, who is expected to give birth to their child. Buttler is the skipper of England's National team but will miss the third and probably the fourth T20I against Pakistan and stay with for wife before the birth of their 3rd Child.



As reported by <a href="https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12173/13143949/jos-buttler-england-captain-to-miss-third-t20i-against-pakistan-in-cardiff-for-birth-of-third-child">SKY SPORTS</a>, Moeen Ali will take over the rank of Buttler for the 3rd T20I and might lead the side in the 4th T20I as well if Buttler doesn't make himself available. 



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Buttler led the English side in the Second T20I where the home team won the match by 23 runs and took the 1-0 lead in the series. He himself was the main architect of winning the opening match with such domination. He bagged 84 runs in 51 balls with a strike rate of 164.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Will Jacks To Open in Place of Buttler?</h3>



Sky Sports News?reporter James Cole said, "England have been planning for this eventuality, as much as you can plan for the birth of a child. He could return for the final T20I at The Oval at the end of this week. The captaincy, we believe, will go to Moeen Ali, who is the vice-captain." 



"In terms of opening the batting here, it could be Will Jacks. He's batting at No 3 at the moment, but he's opened the batting in a T20 before and is comfortable in that position," he added.



Buttler is not only the skipper of the side, but also plays an important role as the opening batter. Filling his shoes in the last two T20Is isn't going to be that easy for Moeen. However, Will Jacks also dropped some hints about his opening with Phil Salt in the upcoming matches. 



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Will Jacks said "I think we're both very comfortable. I and Phil have played a lot of cricket together - we've played franchise cricket together which definitely helps when we come to England. We understand each other's games very well and we're both that kind of free-flowing, top-order batters everyone has nowadays" 



We might also see Jofra Archer to be rested and Mark Wood to play in the 3rd T20I, as per the report on SKY SPORTS. 



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ENG vs PAK: Jos Buttler To Miss the 3rd T20I Due To THIS reason, Moeen Likely To Take Charge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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