<p><strong>ENG vs SL:</strong> England are again one of the world?s only teams to feature in the most number of matches, as they surpassed the Aussies. In yet another WTC circle, England has played around more matches than another team, while the Bazball still remains in the hunt for their first-ever entry into the WTC final, which is held at the end of every two years in the iconic grounds across England itself. <br> <br>With yet another exciting summer awaiting them, England was gearing up to host the Sri Lankan team before their tour to Pakistan and New Zealand later in this WTC circle. </p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#eng-vs-sl-the-skipper-ruled-out">ENG vs. SL: The skipper ruled out</a></li><li class=""><a href="#naming-a-new-captain-big-role-ahead-for-ollie-pope">Naming a new captain?big role ahead for Ollie Pope</a></li><li class=""><a href="#squad-details-full-squads-eng-vs-sl">Squad details: Full Squads ENG vs. SL</a></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="eng-vs-sl-the-skipper-ruled-out">ENG vs. SL: The skipper ruled out</h2>



<p>The Three Lions will host the Lankans for a three-match Test series to be played within a span of 21 days, with the first match starting on the 21st of August. <br> <br>Now with just a week left, England has faced a major blow. The English side was already recovering from the absence of their star opener Zak Crawley, while now they are in the middle of yet another crisis in the form of an injured Ben Stokes. <br> <br>The England skipper in the longest format of the game was last seen in action in The Hundred for the Northern Superchargers back on Sunday. However, while being called for a quick double, the England great pulled his hamstring and fell to the ground on completion of his run. </p>



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<p><br>Stokes, who had to be helped out of the ground, was seen with crutches on the field later, with Superchargers skipper Brook confirming that Stokes's injury would be scanned in order to know his recent status. <br> <br>On Tuesday, scans suggested that Stokes has a torn hamstring in his left leg, as a result of which the English skipper is out of the team for the rest of the summer, eyeing a probable return in the Pakistan tour.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="naming-a-new-captain-big-role-ahead-for-ollie-pope">Naming a new captain?big role ahead for Ollie Pope</h2>



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<p>England, who were already with 14 men, have now ruled out their skipper and named Ollie Pope, the young batter, as his deputy. Pope, with no international experience and no domestic greatness as a skipper as well, will mark his debut as a captain of the Three Lions in Manchester. <br> <br>The young batter has been an asset for his side at No. 3, as England would yet have to name a replacement for the skipper since his chances of return have been totally ruled out. <br> <br>England might fancy their chances on players like Sam Curran for a test return in order to replace the English skipper. Though Stokes's batting prowess is tough to be replaced by any other all-rounder. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="squad-details-full-squads-eng-vs-sl">Squad details: Full Squads ENG vs. SL</h2>



<p>The Lankan Lions also made the headlines after the recruitment of former England batter Ian Bell as their batting coach for the Red Ball game in England. With nothing confirmed over how long he would continue, Bell is likely to make Sri Lankan players aware of the playing conditions in the nation. </p>



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<p><br>From the England side as well, legendary pacer James Anderson will once again be seen in the English nets, as he has been with the team in a new coaching role since his retirement last month. <br> <br><strong>ENG Full Squad:</strong> Gus Atkinson, Harry Brook, Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope (c), Matthew Potts, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Root">Joe Root</a>, Shoaib Bashir, Jamie Smith, Olly Stone, Chris Woakes and Mark Wood. <br> <br><strong>SL Full Squad: </strong>Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Dinesh Chandimal, Nishan Madishka, Vishwa Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya, Dimuth Karunaratne, Nisala Tharaka, Angelo Mathews, Lahiru Kumara, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Ramesh Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kasun Rajitha, Milan Rathnayake, Sadeera Samarawickrama, and Jeffrey Vandersay.</p>



<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/sl-vs-eng-ian-bell-has-been-appointed-sri-lankas-batting-coach-for-the-upcoming-tour/">SL vs ENG: Ian Bell has been appointed Sri Lanka?s batting coach for the upcoming tour</a><br></p>

ENG vs SL Tests: England names new skipper after Stokes ruled out, players to replace him in the squad, full squad, and more

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<p><strong>ENG vs SL: </strong>England and <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-mens-odi-team-rankings-updated-after-ind-vs-sl-odi-series-2024-full-odi-team-standings/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-mens-odi-team-rankings-updated-after-ind-vs-sl-odi-series-2024-full-odi-team-standings/">Sri Lanka</a> had a rich history in the cricket world. These two teams have produced some of the excellent performances in the past against each other. This rivalry will see a new episode added when these sides will face each other in a three-match <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-series/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-series/">Test series</a>.</p>



<p>The series will start on August 21, and three games will take place at Old Trafford, Lord's, and Kennington Oval, respectively. This <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-series/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-series/">series</a> is also part of the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/icc-wtc/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/icc-wtc/">World Test Championship</a>, so it is very important for both teams.</p>



<p>These two teams don't play very often, so every ENG vs SL test or series is very important. In this article, we will talk about the head-to-head record between these two sides in<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/news/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/news/"> Test cricket</a> and some other records as well.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ENG vs SL: England vs Sri Lanka Head to Head Records in Tests</h2>



<p>The ENG vs SL rivalry had their first ever meeting in 1982, when these two teams met for the first time in red-ball cricket in Colombo. Since then, these two have played numerous battles against each other. Overall, these two teams have played 36 Test matches. <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/sl-vs-eng-ian-bell-has-been-appointed-sri-lankas-batting-coach-for-the-upcoming-tour/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/sl-vs-eng-ian-bell-has-been-appointed-sri-lankas-batting-coach-for-the-upcoming-tour/">England</a> are ahead in this race with 17 wins, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/sl-vs-eng-ian-bell-has-been-appointed-sri-lankas-batting-coach-for-the-upcoming-tour/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/sl-vs-eng-ian-bell-has-been-appointed-sri-lankas-batting-coach-for-the-upcoming-tour/">Sri Lanka</a> have won 8 games, and the remaining 11 games have ended in draws.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Total Matches</strong></td><td>36</td></tr><tr><td><strong>England Won</strong></td><td>17</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Sri Lanka Won</strong></td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td><strong>No Result</strong></td><td>11</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tie</strong></td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Highest Total</strong></td><td>628/8d by SL on 18 Dec 2003</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Lowest Total</strong></td><td>81 All Out by ENG on 18 Dec 2007</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Biggest Win (Runs)</strong></td><td>ENG beat Sl by 211 Runs on 6 Nov 2018</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Biggest win (Innings)</strong></td><td>ENG beat SL by an innings and 215 runs on 18 Dec 2003</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Smallest win (runs)</strong></td><td>ENG&nbsp;beat SL by 42 Runs on 23 Nov 2018</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Smallest win (wickets)</strong></td><td>ENG beat SL by 3 Wickets on 7 Mar 2001</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/headtohead/batting-most-runs-career/england-sri-lanka-1vs8/test-matches-1" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/headtohead/batting-most-runs-career/england-sri-lanka-1vs8/test-matches-1">ENG vs SL: Most Runs</a></h2>



<p>Former Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene is the only batter who has scored more than 2000 runs in the ENG vs SL rivalry. His countryman, Kumar Sangakkara, is next on the list. There are three Sri Lankans in the top five run-getters in ENG vs SL test history.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Batter</strong></td><td><strong>Span</strong></td><td><strong>Mts</strong></td><td><strong>Inns</strong></td><td><strong>Runs</strong></td><td><strong>HS</strong></td><td><strong>Avg</strong></td><td><strong>50s/100s</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Mahela Jayawardene (SL)</td><td>1998-2014</td><td>23</td><td>41</td><td>2212</td><td>213*</td><td>58.21</td><td>10/8</td></tr><tr><td>Kumar Sangakkara (SL)</td><td>2001-2014</td><td>22</td><td>40</td><td>1568</td><td>152</td><td>40.20</td><td>9/3</td></tr><tr><td>Alastair Cook (ENG)</td><td>2006-2016</td><td>16</td><td>28</td><td>1290</td><td>133</td><td>53.75</td><td>7/3</td></tr><tr><td>Joe Root (ENG)</td><td>2014-2021</td><td>10</td><td>18</td><td>1001</td><td>228</td><td>58.88</td><td>1/4</td></tr><tr><td>Angelo Mathews (SL)</td><td>2012-2021</td><td>12</td><td>21</td><td>970</td><td>160</td><td>46.19</td><td>6/3</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ENG vs SL: Most Wickets</h2>



<p>Muttiah Muralidharan is the leading wicket-taker in Test cricket. So, it is not a surprise that he is at the top of this list. Murali has excellent numbers against every team, and he has 116 wickets in just 16 Tests against England. Here are the top five wicket-takers in the ENG vs SL test.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bowlers</strong></td><td><strong>Span</strong></td><td><strong>Wkts</strong></td><td><strong>Mts</strong></td><td><strong>BBI</strong></td><td><strong>Avg</strong></td><td><strong>4fer</strong></td><td><strong>5fer</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Muttiah Muralidharan (SL)</td><td>1993-2007</td><td>112</td><td>16</td><td>9/65</td><td>20.06</td><td>8</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>James Anderson (ENG)</td><td>2003-2021</td><td>58</td><td>14</td><td>6/40</td><td>22.18</td><td>1</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td>Chaminda Vaas (SL)</td><td>2001-2007</td><td>49</td><td>15</td><td>6/73</td><td>31.36</td><td>3</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Rangan Herath (SL)</td><td>2011-2018</td><td>43</td><td>11</td><td>6/74</td><td>33.27</td><td>2</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>Matthew Hoggard (ENG)</td><td>2002-2007</td><td>27</td><td>9</td><td>6/92</td><td>29.86</td><td>2</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-ban-pakistan-vs-bangladesh-head-to-head-record-in-test-most-runs-most-wickets-and-other-records/">PAK vs BAN: Pakistan vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head Record in Test, Most Runs, Most Wickets and other Records</a></strong></p>

ENG vs SL: England vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head Record in Test, Most Runs, Most Wickets and other Records

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<p><strong>ENG vs SL:</strong> England are currently hosting Sri Lanka for a 2-match test series, the first one being played at the Old Trafford, Manchester. The match started on the 21st of August with Sri Lanka looking to bat on the track. <br> <br>The English bowlers caused early trouble for the Lankan batters as they struck very early with 3 wickets, and even Mathews and Chandimal fell early. Now, the skipper took over the role with Sri Lanka?s no.9 debutant Milan Rathnayake. They both landed decent 74 and 72, which took Sri Lanka to a 236-run total in their first inning. </p>



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<p><br>The England innings started at the end of Day 1, as Ben Duckett took strike with new opener Dan Lawrence, who replaced the injured Zak Crawley. The new English skipper, Ollie Pope, came in at No. 3 and went early. <br> <br>However, it was their highly anticipated player Joe Root who added stability to the innings before Harry Brook and wicketkeeper batsman Jamie Smith took England to an impressive total. <br> <br>Jamie Smith took over injured skipper Ben Stokes, batting position at No. 6, and he kept his nerve to deliver a stunning inning. In between the two, the partnership was broken by a jaffa of a delivery from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prabath_Jayasuriya">Prabhat Jayasuiriya</a>, one that took a sharp turn before taking the top of the off-stump. </p>



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<p><br>The next one to fall was Chris Woakes with another similar delivery that spun unconventionally. Jamie Smith remained firm till the end of Day 2, as he took England to 259/6 and he himself stood on 72*. </p>



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<p><br>Alongside Gus Atkinson, he came into bat on the 3rd day and kept his composure to score his maiden international test century. The player already has 10 First-Class centuries and the highest individual score of 234 in his county career. </p>



<p><strong>ALSO READ:</strong> <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/eng-vs-sl-jamie-smith-and-ollie-pope-put-england-on-top-in-a-rain-affected-day-2/">ENG vs SL: Jamie Smith and Ollie Pope put England on top in a rain-affected day 2</a><br> <br>Now aged 24 years and 40 days, Jamie is the youngest English wicketkeeper batsman to have scored a century in red-ball cricket. At the time of writing, Sri Lanka in their second innings is 107/4, with Angelo Mathews their best batter standing alone on 48*, with even the skipper back in the pavilion this time. <br> <br>The team is still behind by 15 runs at tea break, and if Chandimal, who is retired and hurt, makes a comeback onto the field, Sri Lanka might pose a decent total.<br></p>

ENG vs SL: Jamie Smith's maiden century receives appreciation while English bowlers upset Sri Lanka early

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<p>Wicketkeeper Batsman Jamie Smith continued to have an impressive start to his Test career as he pushed Ollie Pope-led England into a first-inning lead of 23 runs against Sri Lanka in the first test match of the three-match series by playing an impressive unbeaten inning of 72 runs as the Three Lions put up a score of 259-6 on the board before the proceedings of the second day ended earlier than expected due to constant rainfall interruptions at Old Trafford.</p>



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<p>Replying to the 236 runs score put up on the board by the Sri Lankans, the duo of Harry Brook (56 runs) and Joe Root (42 runs) steadied things for the hosts in the middle of constant rain interruptions which eventually washed out the entire morning session of day 2.</p>



<p>But the rain showers had some other plans as they made players walk off the field and the umpires took the harsh decision of calling play off with more than an hour of play still left after the tea break.</p>



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<p>24-year-old Smith, playing in just his fourth test match after getting included in the squad for this summer?s matches, played brilliant knocks of 95 runs and 70 runs during the 3-0 series sweep over West Indies last month and now he brought up his third fifty in the ongoing first test against Sri Lanka.</p>



<p>His knock of 72 runs consisted of one six and five fours and he continues to remain unbeaten at the crease alongside Gus Atkinson (4*runs).</p>



<p>The visitors are still in the match though and after struggling at 6-3 in the initial phase of their inning, they managed to post a decent total of 236 runs on the scoreboard. The Sri Lankans fought back in a really good way with the ball as fast bowler Asitha Fernando was the pick of the Sri Lankan bowlers with figures of 3-68 next to his name.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="sri-lanka-1st-inning-scorecard">Sri Lanka 1st Inning Scorecard</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th><strong>BATTING</strong></th><th><strong>R</strong>un</th><th><strong>B</strong>all</th><th><strong>4s</strong></th><th><strong>6s</strong></th><th><strong>SR</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Nishan Madushka&nbsp;</td><td><strong>4</strong></td><td>16</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>25.00</td></tr><tr><td>Dimuth Karunaratne&nbsp;</td><td><strong>2</strong></td><td>18</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>11.11</td></tr><tr><td>Kusal Mendis&nbsp;</td><td><strong>24</strong></td><td>34</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>70.58</td></tr><tr><td>Angelo Mathews&nbsp;</td><td><strong>0</strong></td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr><tr><td>Dinesh Chandimal</td><td><strong>17</strong></td><td>40</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>42.50</td></tr><tr><td>Dhananjaya de Silva (c)</td><td><strong>74</strong></td><td>84</td><td>8</td><td>0</td><td>88.09</td></tr><tr><td>Kamindu Mendis&nbsp;</td><td><strong>12</strong></td><td>25</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>48.00</td></tr><tr><td>Prabath Jayasuriya&nbsp;</td><td><strong>10</strong></td><td>20</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>50.00</td></tr><tr><td>Milan Rathnayake&nbsp;</td><td><strong>72</strong></td><td>135</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>53.33</td></tr><tr><td>Vishwa Fernando&nbsp;</td><td><strong>13</strong></td><td>62</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>20.96</td></tr><tr><td>Asitha Fernando&nbsp;</td><td><strong>0</strong></td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Credit: <a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/sri-lanka-in-england-2024-1385672/england-vs-sri-lanka-1st-test-1385694/full-scorecard">ESPNcricinfo</a></figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="england-1st-inning-scorecard">England 1st Inning Scorecard</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th><strong>BATTING</strong></th><th><strong>R</strong>un</th><th><strong>B</strong>all</th><th><strong>4s</strong></th><th><strong>6s</strong></th><th><strong>SR</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Ben Duckett&nbsp;</td><td><strong>18</strong></td><td>20</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>90.00</td></tr><tr><td>Dan Lawrence&nbsp;</td><td><strong>30</strong></td><td>39</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>76.92</td></tr><tr><td>Ollie Pope(c)</td><td><strong>6</strong></td><td>8</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>75.00</td></tr><tr><td>Joe Root&nbsp;</td><td><strong>42</strong></td><td>57</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>73.68</td></tr><tr><td>Harry Brook&nbsp;</td><td><strong>56</strong></td><td>73</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>76.71</td></tr><tr><td>Jamie Smith</td><td><strong>72</strong></td><td>97</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>74.22</td></tr><tr><td>Chris Woakes&nbsp;</td><td><strong>25</strong></td><td>65</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>38.46</td></tr><tr><td>Gus Atkinson&nbsp;</td><td><strong>4</strong></td><td>10</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>40.00</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Credit: <a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/sri-lanka-in-england-2024-1385672/england-vs-sri-lanka-1st-test-1385694/full-scorecard">ESPNcricinfo</a></figcaption></figure>



<p><strong><mark class="has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color">Check:</mark></strong> <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-ban-pakistan-declare-at-448-6-as-bangladeshi-batters-start-on-a-cautious-note/">Pakistan declare at 448-6 as Bangladeshi batters start on a cautious note</a></p>

ENG vs SL: Jamie Smith and Ollie Pope  put England on top in a rain-affected day 2

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<p><strong>ENG vs SL</strong>: The first test of Sri Lanka?s tour of England has been concluded with England winning it comfortably. The first test was played at Manchester, while the next is set to be played at Lord?s from the 29th of August. <br> <br>Sri Lanka was pushed to bat first, and after some recent trouble with the batters, skipper Dhananjaya de Silva along with the debutant Rathanayake secured an innings for the Lankans with their 70?s. Next, the England innings went better as the middle order contributed largely to their innings, with Jamie Smith?s maiden hundred being the major reason for success.<br> <br>In return, the Lankan innings were built upon experienced batters Mathews and Chandimal?s supportive innings, with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamindu_Mendis">Kamindu Mendis</a> scoring his first ever Test hundred down the order, batting at no. 7.  However, with the joint effort from Root, Brook, and Jamie, the Bazball secured the match. </p>



<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/rumours-over-kkr-unofficially-offering-captaincy-to-suryakumar-yadav-for-ipl-2025/">Rumours over KKR unofficially offering captaincy to Suryakumar Yadav for IPL 2025</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mark Wood raises concerns for Bazball management</h2>



<p>Wood while bowling the 2nd ball of his 11th over faced sheer discomfort with his as he aborted his run-up. He left the field with Joe Root brought into the attack by Pope, as he struck in his second ball with the wicket of Milan Rathnayake after his debut inning heroics.</p>



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<p> <br>Wood didn?t take the field on the 4th day, as he left for a scan to determine the full extent of the damage, as the ECB are hopeful for just a strain and not more. Though it is likely that he will miss the 2nd test, he might be brought back for the test at The Oval on the 6th if his injury is not as serious. </p>



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<p><br>However, England?s only reserved pacer, Olly Stone, might make a comeback to the English side for the second test, and even the likes of Sam Curran can be included as a replacement player if Wood is ruled out. <br> <br>Curran was last seen for Surrey; if he makes a comeback to red-ball cricket, then he will be England?s all-rounder option as a possible replacement for injured skipper Ben Stokes.<br></p>

ENG vs SL: Reports are awaited yet Mark Wood is set to miss the next test at Lord?s

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<p><strong>ICC WTC Points Table:</strong> England's home season is being fruitful for them as they have claimed their fourth win in a row. The home team England have won the first Test against Sri Lanka and are 1-0 up in the series. This series of wins has put England from the last position to the Top 4 ranks in the Latest Updated ICC WTC points table 2023-25.</p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><h2><strong>Table of Contents</strong></h2><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#eng-vs-sl-1st-test-match-summary">ENG vs SL 1st Test Match Summary</a></li><li class=""><a href="#icc-wtc-points-table-2023-25">ICC WTC points table 2023-25</a></li></ul></nav></div>



<p>Sri Lanka are on a tour of England for a series of three test matches. The absence of Ben Stokes was one of the major concerns for the English Team coming to this Test Series but Olie Pope and his leadership skills never made us miss Stokes.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="eng-vs-sl-1st-test-match-summary"><strong>ENG vs SL 1st Test Match Summary</strong></h2>



<p>The visitors won the toss and opted to bat first. They didn't receive a warm welcome from the home side as England pushed Sri Lanka into terrible situation in the first half hour only. Sri Lanka lost three wickets within 7 overs of the day with just 6 runs on the board. </p>



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<p>Sri Lanka were not allowed to make a comeback against the fiery English bowling attack but later assault by skipper Dhananjaya De Silva and <a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/39678/milan-rathnayake">Milan Rathnayake</a> added individual 70+ runs and Sri Lanka ended their first innings at 260 runs. </p>



<p>England also lost wickets in regular intervals, nevertheless, the overtook Sri Lanka by 57th over. The maiden century by wicketkeeper batter James Smith was the dominating factor for England in the first innings. Riding over his crucial innings England were 122 runs in lead after first innings.</p>



<p>Again, in the second innings, Sri Lanka lost two wickets within 10 balls and England were simply on the driving seat. Angilo Methews, and Dinesh Chandimal showed the fighting spirit and they took Sri Lanka to lead again. Kamindu Mendis came again for rescue and smashed a valient century to give Sri Lanka some space to defend in the fourth innings.</p>



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<p>England needed to chase 205 runs in the fourth innings and they got a fluent start to ease things off. Joe Root led the England's innings with his not-out 62 and with the loss of five wickets, England took just 57 overs to chase down the target and sealed the match.</p>



<p>Let's Take a look at the the ICC WTC points table updated after ENG vs SL 1st Test:</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-wtc-points-table-2023-25"><strong>ICC WTC points table 2023-25</strong></h2>



<p>England, after winning the four test matches in a row have made a big jump from 9th rank to the 4th rank. They, now, have played 14 tests and have won 7 and have a PCT of 50%. </p>



<p>Sri Lanka, on the other hand, have won 2 out of the 5 matches, they played. With the PCT of 40%, they are ranked 5th. </p>



<p>India and Australia are at the top of the WTC Points Table with 68.52% and 62.50% wins. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>MAT</th><th>WON</th><th>LOST</th><th>DRAW</th><th>DED(-)</th><th>POINTS</th><th>PCT</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>INDIA</td><td>9</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>74</td><td><strong>68.52</strong></td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>12</td><td>8</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>10</td><td>90</td><td><strong>62.50</strong></td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>NEW ZEALAND</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>36</td><td><strong>50.00</strong></td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>14</td><td>7</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>19</td><td>69</td><td><strong>41.07</strong></td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>SRI LANKA</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>24</td><td><strong>40.00</strong></td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>28</td><td><strong>38.89</strong></td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>PAKISTAN</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>22</td><td><strong>36.66</strong></td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>BANGLADESH</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td><strong>25.00</strong></td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>WEST INDIES</td><td>9</td><td>1</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>20</td><td><strong>18.52</strong></td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>ICC WTC points table 2023-25</em></figcaption></figure>



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ICC WTC Points Table Updated After ENG vs SL 1st Test | England in TOP 4 With Commanding Victory

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<p><strong>ENG vs SL:</strong> Josh Hull announced as Wood's replacement for the remaining two tests. England will play their 3-match test series, as of which the first match has been played and England secured a win early on. With the other two tests scheduled to be played in Lord?s and the Oval, England will end their summer with the final test from September 6th to 10th. <br> <br>In the recently concluded tests, Sri Lankan players did give the Englishmen a firm resistance before the hosts secured a win. However, in the game, England pacer Mark Wood suffered an injury while bowling in the second innings against the Lankans. </p>



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<p><br>Mark Wood seemed to struggle bowling his 11th over in the 2nd inning, while Wood left the field after aborting his run-up. Wood was also not seen on the field at the start of Day 4, and then post-scans, the ECB confirmed that the 34-year-old will not be able to feature in the series any further. <br> <br>With <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olly_Stone">Olly Stone</a> already in the team as their backup reserved pacer, the ECB still had to name a new inclusion in place of the injured Wood. For the same England has considered young Leicestershire left-arm pacer Josh Hull and has given him his maiden test call. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Josh Hull was named as Mark Wood?s replacement</h2>



<p>Hull is an exciting English prospect; at 20 he produces a raw pace, sometimes excelling with a pace above 90 MPH. He was seen playing for the England Lions against Sri Lanka in their only warm-up match, as he struck five times across two innings. <br> <br>Though his County performance has been very modest with just 16 wickets, his run in the Metro Bank One Day Cup and later his debut this time in The Hundred for the Manchester Originals have brought him to sheer limelight. </p>



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<p><br> <br>"It's come around pretty quickly; I didn't think it would happen this fast, but I am really excited to be joining them."<br> <br>"I was happy with how I performed [for the England Lions], but I never thought it would lead to a call this early. They've got Olly Stone there as the first replacement, so it will be a great opportunity to join up and be part of that environment."<br></p>
<cite>Said by Josh Hull to BBC Radio Leicester</cite></blockquote>

ENG vs SL: Josh Hull receives maiden test call after Mark Wood's injury

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<p><strong>ENG vs SL:</strong> The English are hosting the Sri Lanka team for a three-match test series at home, with the first having already been played in Manchester. The English as well as the visitors made some undeniably great attempts from their end, but in the end, there could only be a single winner, and it was rightly the English. <br> <br>However, despite the English?s win, no one could forget the wonderful debut innings the Sri Lanka no. 9 Milan Rathnayake played at Old Trafford. His 72-run knock broke the long-standing record of 41 years, which was set by Balwinder Singh Sandhu in 1983 on his test debut as a no. 9.<br> <br>To follow the great knock, English wicketkeeper-batsman Jamie Smith responded with his stunning maiden Test century. Later, Sri Lankan veterans Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal, despite injuries, sustained the English attack and stood alongside <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamindu_Mendis">Kamindu Mendis</a>, who scored a brilliant hundred. </p>



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<p><br>However, England, on the back of their most legitimate batter, Joe Root?s 50, earned another home win by 5 wickets. <br> <br>Now with Mark Wood ruled out of the rest of the series, Josh Hull selected as his replacement, and Olly Stone probably looking forward to a test return, England will surely have some changes to their squad. </p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#lets-have-a-look-at-englands-probable-playing-xi-for-the-2nd-test">Let?s have a look at England's probable playing XI for the 2nd Test: </a></li><li class=""><a href="#sri-lanka-probable-playing-xi-ahead-of-the-2nd-test">Sri Lanka probable playing XI ahead of the 2nd test: </a></li></ul></nav></div>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="lets-have-a-look-at-englands-probable-playing-xi-for-the-2nd-test">Let?s have a look at England's probable playing XI for the 2nd Test: </h3>



<p><strong>Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Olly Stone, Matthew Potts, and Shoaib Bashir.</strong><br> <br>England will probably not be making many changes to their squad, as they just have a 13-member squad, of which Cox cannot replace Jamie after his sizzling ton recently, and Josh Hull has recently been brought into the side, with the only change being injured Mark Wood being replaced by Olly Stone. </p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="sri-lanka-probable-playing-xi-ahead-of-the-2nd-test">Sri Lanka probable playing XI ahead of the 2nd test: </h3>



<p><strong>Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis, Milan Rathnayake, Vishwa Fernando, Asitha Fernando, and Lahiru Kumara. </strong><br> <br>Some eminent changes might be seen in the Sri Lankan team, as Madushka might be dropped after a stint of low scores, while Sadeera Samarawickrama might come in his place. While Jayasuriya might be dropped due to not-so-suitable pitches for multiple spin options, instead Lahiru Kumara?s raw pace can come in handy at Lord?s.<br></p>

ENG vs SL: Predicting the possible starting XI?s before the second test at Lord?s|

ENG vs SL: Predicting the possible starting XI?s before the second test at Lord?s

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<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><div><div class=""><a href="#mens-test-batting-rankings">Men's test Batting Rankings</a></div><div class=""><a href="#mens-test-bowling-rankings">Men's test Bowling Rankings</a></div><div class=""><a href="#mens-test-all-rounder-rankings">Men's test All-Rounder Rankings</a></div></div></nav></div>



<p>The International Cricket Council on Wednesday unveiled the updated ICC Test Player Rankings; many changes have occurred in the rankings. Pakistan?s former skipper Babar Azam?s poor form in the longest format of the game has seen him drop in the rankings by six places as he has fallen from the third position to the ninth in the Test Rankings.</p>



<p>Pakistani wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan on the other hand who played a really good unbeaten inning of 171 runs in the first inning and 51 runs in the second inning against Bangladesh in the first test match has achieved his best Test Career ranking as he has entered the top 10 ranks and is currently sitting at joint 10th position.</p>



<p>Rizwan sitting at joint 10th rank means his fellow teammate Babar is ahead of him by a small margin of just six-rating points in the updated ICC Test player rankings for batters while Pakistan?s vice-captain Saud Shakeel is not too far behind as he has moved up by one spot to the 13th position, thanks to the century he scored against Bangladesh in the first test match.</p>



<p>Indian batters have also risen in the Test batting rankings with Virat Kohli jumping by two spots to the eighth position while Yashasvi Jaiswal is ahead of Kohli by one position at the seventh spot.</p>



<p>England?s Harry Brook who had a terrific test series against West Indies and had a good first test match against Sri Lanka has risen to the fourth position in the rankings while England?s former test skipper Joe Root continues to remain at the top of ICC Test Batting Rankings.</p>



<p>Bangladesh?s experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim has also climbed in the rankings, jumping by seven positions to the 17th spot, while Sri Lankan batter Dinesh Chandimal who had a good outing with the bat against England in the first test match has risen by four places to 23rd.</p>



<p>Kamindu Mendis?s phenomenal form with the bat in the longest format of the game has seen him rise by eight ranks to the 36th spot while England?s new wicketkeeper batter Jamie Smith has entered the top 50 positions in the batting rankings as he is currently sitting at the 42nd position.</p>



<p>Talking about the Test Bowling Rankings, Indian off-spinner continues to rule at the first position with 870 rating points followed by Josh Hazlewood, Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins, and Kagiso Rabada. Bumrah and Hazlewood hold the joint 2nd position with 847 rating points next to their name.&nbsp;</p>



<p>In terms of changes in the bowling rankings, Sri Lankan spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has risen by one spot to the ninth position thanks to his five-wicket haul against England in the Manchester test.</p>



<p>England fast bowler Chris Woakes has climbed by four spots to the 16th with 665 rating points next to his name while Sri Lankan fast bowler Asitha Fernando has also risen by 10 positions to the 17th.</p>



<p>The other two bowlers who have benefitted in the Test Bowling rankings are England?s Gut Atkinson (up by four spots to 42nd place) and Pakistani right-arm seam bowler Naseem Shah (up by four places to 33rd position). Both of these bowlers have achieved their career?s highest test rankings after their impressive performances with the ball in their nation?s respective test outings.</p>



<p>ICC?s Test All-Rounder Rankings on the other hand witnesses Ravindra Jadeja sitting comfortably at the top followed by fellow compatriot Ravichandran Ashwin at the second position, Bangladeshi all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan at the third spot, and England?s Joe Root at the fourth position respectively.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="mens-test-batting-rankings"><strong>Men's test Batting Rankings</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th>Pos</th><th>Team</th><th>Players</th><th>Rating</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>01</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>Joe ROOT</td><td>881</td></tr><tr><td>02</td><td>NEW ZEALAND</td><td>Kane WILLIAMSON</td><td>859</td></tr><tr><td>03</td><td>NEW ZEALAND</td><td>Daryl MITCHELL</td><td>768</td></tr><tr><td>04</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>Harry BROOK</td><td>758</td></tr><tr><td>05</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>Steven SMITH</td><td>757</td></tr><tr><td>06</td><td>INDIA</td><td>Rohit SHARMA</td><td>751</td></tr><tr><td>07</td><td>to INDIA</td><td>Yashasvi JAISWAL</td><td>740</td></tr><tr><td>08</td><td>INDIA</td><td>Virat KOHLI</td><td>737</td></tr><tr><td>09</td><td>PAKISTAN</td><td>Babar AZAM</td><td>734</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>Usman KHAWAJA</td><td>728</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="mens-test-bowling-rankings"><strong>Men's test Bowling Rankings</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th>Pos</th><th>Team</th><th>Players</th><th>Rating</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>01</td><td>INDIA</td><td>Ravichandran ASHWIN</td><td>870</td></tr><tr><td>02 .</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>Josh HAZLEWOOD</td><td>847</td></tr><tr><td>03</td><td>INDIA</td><td>Jasprit BUMRAH</td><td>847</td></tr><tr><td>04</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>Pat CUMMINS</td><td>820</td></tr><tr><td>05</td><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td>Kagiso RABADA</td><td>820</td></tr><tr><td>06</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>Nathan LYON</td><td>801</td></tr><tr><td>07</td><td>INDIA</td><td>Ravindra JADEJA</td><td>788</td></tr><tr><td>08</td><td>PIN NEW ZEALAND</td><td>Kyle JAMIESON</td><td>729</td></tr><tr><td>09</td><td>SRI LANKA</td><td>Prabath JAYASURIYA</td><td>727</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>PAKISTAN</td><td>Shaheen AFRIDI</td><td>716</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="mens-test-all-rounder-rankings"><strong>Men's test All-Rounder Rankings</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th>Pos</th><th>Team</th><th>Players</th><th>Rating</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>01</td><td>INDIA</td><td>Ravindra JADEJA</td><td>444</td></tr><tr><td>02</td><td>INDIA</td><td>Ravichandran ASHWIN</td><td>322</td></tr><tr><td>03</td><td>BANGLADESH</td><td>Shakib AL HASAN</td><td>308</td></tr><tr><td>04</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>Joe ROOT</td><td>293</td></tr><tr><td>05</td><td>WEST INDIES</td><td>Jason HOLDER</td><td>270</td></tr><tr><td>06</td><td>INDIA</td><td>Axar PATEL</td><td>269</td></tr><tr><td>07 .</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>Ben STOKES</td><td>261</td></tr><tr><td>08</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>Chris WOAKES</td><td>259</td></tr><tr><td>09</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>Pat CUMMINS</td><td>245</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>BANGLADESH</td><td>Mehidy HASAN</td><td>235</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p><strong>Credit: <a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/">ICC</a></strong></p>



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ICC Men's Test Player Rankings Updated after PAK vs BAN and ENG vs?SL?Test?Match

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<p>England cricketer Joe Root scored his 33rd century in the history of Test cricket, and he emerges as the joint-highest century-getter for England with the same number of hundreds as former skipper Alastair Cook. </p>



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<p><br>Joe Root played a wonderful inning, while he came in with both opener Dan Lawrence and skipper Ollie Pope back to the pavilion with very few runs. Root kept the innings at an end until <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gus_Atkinson">Gus Atkinson</a>, who came in at 8, stood firm alongside him. <br> <br>Root played the best of his innings with 143 runs, and Atkinson scored a stunning maiden Test fifty under pressure as he shared a partnership worth remembering. <br> <br>Joe Root scored his 33rd century, which adds to his 16 centuries in the last 44 months of cricket. Root was placed behind all the players from Fab-4, as he just had 17 tons at the start of 2021 and now has surpassed all of them to lead the chart with 33 centuries ahead of Smith's (32), Williamson's (32) and Kohli?s (29). </p>



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<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-ban-shaheen-shah-left-out-as-pakistan-announced-playing11-for-2nd-test/">PAK vs BAN: Shaheen Shah LEFT OUT As Pakistan Announced Playing11 for 2nd Test</a><br> <br>Root emerged as England?s highest run-getter on English soil as he now went past the likes of Alastair Cook, who had 6568 runs, and also English legend Graham Gooch. <br> <br>Joe Root is now behind the likes of Alastair Cook and Kumara Sangakara, who have 12472 and 12400 runs, respectively, and Root is just behind by 198 and 126 runs to these legendary batters. <br> <br>He is also considered the best contender, to have been the best to break the invincible record of the great Sachin Tendulkar, who has 15921 runs in the format the modern legend is behind by just 3500+ runs, and the 33-year-old has much of a wide career awaiting him. </p>



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<p><br>England ended their tally of runs at a score of 358/7, as Brook and Jamie went early this time with Atkinson?s maiden fifty still making him unbeaten on 74* off just 81 deliveries. He will come to bat in the 2nd day as England resume their innings.<br></p>

Joe Root enters record books as England?s joint-highest centurion in Test cricket

ENG vs. SL: Joe Root enters record books as England?s joint-highest centurion in Test cricket at the end of 1st innings at Stumps

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<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<h2><span><span class="Apple-converted-space">India won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</span></span></h2>
<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>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.</span></p>
<p><span>Also Read: </span><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-champions-trophy-2025-babar-azam-s-batting-position-decided-selectors-not-in-favour-of-giving-him-this-role-/#google_vignette">ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Babar Azam's batting position decided; selectors not in favour of giving him this role</a></p>

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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<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>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.</span></p>
<p><span><span class="Apple-converted-space">Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-dewald-brevis-turns-into-superman-as-he-takes-a-stunner-in-sa20-2025-/#google_vignette">Watch: Dewald Brevis turns into ‘SUPERMAN’ as he takes a stunner in SA20 2025</a> </span></span></p>
<h2><span>Watch: Shubman Gill begins preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</span></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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<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<h2><span><span class="Apple-converted-space">Selectors want a proper opener in the role; Babar Azam to at in middle-order</span></span></h2>
<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>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.</span></p>
<p><span>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-dewald-brevis-turns-into-superman-as-he-takes-a-stunner-in-sa20-2025-/#google_vignette">Watch: Dewald Brevis turns into ‘SUPERMAN’ as he takes a stunner in SA20 2025</a></span></p>

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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<p><span>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.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<h2><span><span class="Apple-converted-space">Rinku Singh is fit and ready to play tomorrow - Ryan Ten Doeschate</span></span></h2>
<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>"Rinku Singh is fit and ready to play tomorrow. He batted yesterday night"</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>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.</span></p>
<p><span>Also Read: </span><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-dewald-brevis-turns-into-superman-as-he-takes-a-stunner-in-sa20-2025-/#google_vignette">Watch: Dewald Brevis turns into ‘SUPERMAN’ as he takes a stunner in SA20 2025</a></p>

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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<p dir="ltr"><span>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 <strong>biggest crowd-puller</strong> the frenzy was hardly surprising.<br><br>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.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>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.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>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.</span><span><b></b></span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>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.</span><span><b></b></span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Virat Kohli last played in the Ranji Trophy when Delhi still had former players like </span><span>Gautam Gambhir</span><span> and </span><span>Virender Sehwag</span><span>. In that match against </span><span>Uttar Pradesh</span><span>, he scored 57 runs across two innings, falling to </span><span>Bhuvneshwar Kumar</span><span> both times.</span><span><b></b></span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Kohli has featured in 23 Ranji matches between 2006  to 2012 debut against </span><span>Tamil Nadu</span><span>, 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.<br></span><span></span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Reports says that Virat Kohli’s plays more domestic tournament matches to do practice for future matchs<b id="docs-internal-guid-e7af00dc-7fff-9f76-aafa-ef8a4313f965"> </b>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.</span></p>

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