ENGLAND Tour of India 2025: After the conclusion of the iconic Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25, Team India is set to host England for a white-ball series. The first home assignment of 2025 for India will feature five T20Is and three ODIs. 
India’s cricketing fortunes took a tumble in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with a 3-1 series defeat to Australia. After four years of Indian dominance, the Aussies finally broke through, reclaiming the trophy in emphatic style.
A lackluster performance from India’s batting lineup, coupled with a struggling skipper Rohit Sharma, left much to be desired. Jasprit Bumrah stood tall as the lone warrior in the bowling department, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide.
Now, as 2025 kicks off, India has a golden opportunity to turn things around. The upcoming home series against England in January couldn’t have come at a better time. With the ICC Champions Trophy also on the horizon later this year, it’s crucial for India’s star players to regain their form and confidence. This England tour isn’t just another bilateral series; it’s a stepping stone to redemption and preparation for the global stage.
Looking back at the history between these two sides in the white-ball format, India holds a slight edge. Out of 107 ODIs, India has emerged victorious 58 times, while England has won 44. In T20Is, the battle is even closer, with India winning 13 of the 24 matches and England taking 11. With such a competitive rivalry, fans can expect fireworks as India aims to make a strong statement ahead of the Champions Trophy.
For the 2025 series, England have announced the Squad for their India tour while India were waiting for the BGT to be over. Let's take a look at the ENGLAND tour of INDIA 2025 Schedule, Full Squads, TIming, Venues and All You Need To Know!
<h2>ENGLAND Tour of INDIA 2025 Schedule</h2>
England and India are scheduled to play a five-match T20I series starting on 22 January at Eden Gardens. The two teams will then head to Chennai, Rajkot, Pune, and at last Mumbai for the last match of the series.
Then the two teams will play an ODI series starting on February 6. The ODI series will also wrap up till 12 and the focus will then shift to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
<h3> T20I Schedule</h3>
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22 January
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IND vs ENG, 1st T20I
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Kolkata
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Chennai
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28 January
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Rajkot
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Pune
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Mumbai
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<h3> ODI Schedule</h3>
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Nagpur
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Cuttack
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Ahmedabad
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<h2>ENGLAND Tour of INDIA 2025 Squads</h2>
<h3>T20I Squads</h3>
India- Yet to be announced
England- Jos Buttler (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood
<h3>ODI Squads</h3>
India- Yet to be announced
England- Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood
READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/list-of-fastest-half-centuries-for-india-in-test-cricket/">List of Fastest Half-Centuries for India in Test Cricket</a>

India faces England in January 2025 after a disappointing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This series is crucial for India to regain form ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy later in the year.

India hosts England in January, seeking redemption and preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy after losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

ENGLAND tour of INDIA 2025 Schedule, Full Squads, TIming, Venues and All You Need To Know!

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IND vs ENG: After the T20 series concluded, as Mohammed Shami returned to the shortest format for India after a huge span of absence from the format, the World Cup 2023 hero is back playing a crucial hand in the ODI series against England, which will begin on the 6th of February. 
 
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammed_Shami">Mohammed Shami </a>has had a decent T20 return with 3 wickets across 2 games played and is considered one of the greatest ODI bowlers for India of all time. Especially in the absence of legendary pacer Bumrah, Shami is the most experienced pacer to lead the Indian pace attack. 
 
Ever since the 2023 Cricket World Cup, Shami will play his first one-day international match, supposedly at the Vidarbha Stadium tomorrow. Ahead of the vital clash, Mohammed Shami will enter the field with 195 wickets to his name in the longest limited-overs format. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">A Glimpse into Mohammed Shami’s Career </h2>
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A peek into Mohammed Shami's stunning career despite injuries (Image Credit: X)
Shami, the Indian fast bowler, began his journey from the T20 Trophy starring for Bengal back in 2010, where he had one of the best debuts ever. Shami played for several franchises in the IPL the Delhi Daredevils, Punjab Kings, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolkata_Knight_Riders">Kolkata Knight Riders</a>, and Gujarat Titans, where he picked 127 career wickets in the franchise-level cricket tournament. 
 
Shami has played over three World Cups for India ever since his debut in 2013, as he has been India’s highest wicket-taker in the history of the CWC, playing over three editions in 2015, 2019 and 2023. With 450+ career wickets in the Men in Blue’s jersey, Shami, despite participation in several WTC and CWC games, could never be seen on the podium, though he won several individual records, the last being named the Player of the Tournament in the 2023 World Cup. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">List of Bowlers fastest to reach 200 ODI wickets</h2>
 
Shami, who has appeared in 101 games and is only 5-wickets away from the remarkable 200 wicket mark, is like Australian modern-day legendary fast bowler <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitchell_Starc">Mitchell Starc</a>, who also has 200+ wickets and reached the milestone in just 102 matches and the 101 bowling innings. 
 
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Saqlain Mushtaq (Pakistan) – 104
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Trent Boult (New Zealand) – 107
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Brett Lee (Australia) – 112
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Allan Donald (South Africa) – 117
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Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) – 127
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Mitchell Johnson (Australia) – 129
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Other bowlers included the above-written, who also achieved the amazing 200 wickets in least time, with Shami threatening the top spot of Mitchell Starc since he will play his 102nd match in the ODI format and will also play his 101 innings in the white-ball match, as he is just 5-wickets away from being named the greatest ever in the game. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">Fastest to 200 ODI wickets for India</h2>
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Shami to surpass Agarkar for fastest 200 ODI Wickets for India (Image Credit: X)
The current Indian selection committee head,<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajit_Agarkar"> Ajit Agarkar</a>, picked the fastest 200 wickets for India as the veteran pacer achieved the feat in just 133 games and ended his career with 288 wickets in the format. 
 
So far, only 7 Indian bowlers have crossed the 200-wicket mark; Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath have picked over 300+ ODI wickets, while Zaheer Khan, Agarkar, Harbhajan Singh, Kapil Dev, and Ravindra Jadeja have also picked over 200 wickets for the Men in Blue. 
 
<h3>Most Wickets for India in ODIs:</h3>
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Anil Kumble – 334
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Javagal Srinath – 315
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Zaheer Khan – 269
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Harbhajan Singh – 265
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Kapil Dev – 253
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Harbhajan Singh – 220
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Venkatesh Prasad – 196
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Zaheer Khan – 195
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Irfan Pathan – 173
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Kuldeep Yadav – 172
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IND vs ENG: Indian veteran pacer Mohammed Shami nearing big record in ODIs ahead of the First ODI vs England

Mohammed Shami returns to the ODI format and will be eyeing a world record on his return in the first ODI against England.

IND vs ENG: Indian veteran pacer Mohammed Shami eyeing a World record in the 1st ODI against England

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<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virat_Kohli">Virat Kohli</a> has not only been the best batter in the world in the last decade but also has been the fittest player in the world. His fitness regime and daily routine have been an example for every athlete and cricketer. Rarely has he missed a game due to injury. However, he went on to miss the first <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Day_International">ODI</a> against England in Nagpur due to an injury and swelling in his leg. However, as reports have revealed, the former Indian captain is ready to take the field in the second ODI of the series at the<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barabati_Stadium"> Barabati stadium</a> in Cuttack.
Before the first ODI of the series, when was the last time that Kohli missed an international match due to injury? It was 1130 days before Kohli missed the first ODI of the series against England due to an injury issue. Before this game, Kohli missed the second Test of the series against South Africa in 2022 in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johannesburg_Stadium">Johannesburg</a> due to a back spasm. During that time, he was the Test captain of the side. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KL_Rahul">KL Rahul</a> captained the team in that game in his absence, and India went on to lose the game.
<h2 dir="ltr">Virat Kohli will look to be back in form ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
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Virat Kohli will be looking to revive form ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (Image Credit: X)
Kohli has been the talking point due to his recent run of bad form in the longest format of the game. He had a series to forget in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. However, the former India captain has been a different beast in the ODI format, as he is closing in on 14,000 runs in ODI cricket.
Kohli getting back in form is very important for India’s chances in the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. The star batter will look to get back in touch with the bat in the final two ODIs of the series against England to be ready and set the stage for the upcoming Champions Trophy.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/if-virat-returns-to-playing-11-in-the-2nd-odi-versus-england-whose-place-will-he-take-in-the-team-/">Whose place will Kohli take on his return to the ODI 11 for the 2nd ODI?</a>

Virat Kohli reported fit for the Second ODI

Virat Kohli has been announced fit for the second ODI against England at Cuttack, according to reports from Team Indian management.

Virat Kohli reported fit for the Second ODI; How often did Virat Kohli miss an international match due to injury?

Virat Kohli fitness update: Virat Kohli is reported fit to play the 2nd ODI against England; Check when was the last time Virat Kohli missed an international match due to injury

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The iconic National Cricket Stadium of Karachi is all set and ready to hosts the matches of ICC's Champions Trophy 2025 tournament. Mohsin Naqvi, chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) personally oversaw the renovation progress and thanks to the hardwork &amp; dedication of the workers, the Stadium renovation has been completed in a span of 4 months. 
The official inauguration of the Cricket Stadium in Karachi is slated to be held tomorrow i.e 11th of February in the evening period and a grand opening ceremony has been planned by the PCB. Famous Pakistani singers Shafqat Amanat Ali &amp; Sahir Ali Bagga will be seen performing in the ceremony and they will be entertaining the crowd with their singing talent.
An eye catching fireworks display along with a light show are also planned to feature in the event. Fans can enter the stadium free of cost in order to attend the grand opening ceremony. 
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"The renovation work at the National Stadium of Karachi commenced on the 28th of September last year and thanks to the blessings of God, the project got completed by the 31st of January. The Pavillion building of the stadium was demolished completely and and it has been rebuilt with a fresh look and state of the art facilities. Also, new sitting chairs have been installed in the stands," Mohsin Naqvi said. 
"Mordern scoreboards, new LED lights and new grills have also been added while the fences across the stadium have been removed in order to ensure a better viewing experience for the supporters. Renovation work on the hospitality boxes have been conductrd and a new pedestrian walking bridge along with a brand new ring-road have also be built," he added.
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The PCB chairman also praised the hard work done by the workers involved in renovating the stadium, highlighting the efforts of the PCB team and Frontier Works Organization (FWO). He acknowledged their vigorous efforts in completing the renovation work before the commencement of the Champions Trophy. 
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"We have added top notch facilities for both the players and the fans. For the Champions Trophy participating teams, we will be giving our best to provide the best possible facilities to the players," he said.
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The inauguration of the stadium comes days after Pakistan's prime minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the Gaddafi Stadium of Lahore which underwent massive renovations as well. The PCB had commenced the major upgradation project of the two venues last year owing to the forthcoming 2025 Champions Trophy whose matches are slated to be played at these two stadiums along with Rawalpindi's Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. 
The Gaddafi Stadium of Karachi is slated to play host to it's very first Champions Trophy clash on the 22nd of February as Ashes Rivals Australia &amp; England will be taking on each other. 
The marquee ICC event of this year, comprising of 15 encounters, is set to commence from the 19th of February onwards with the all-important Final taking place on the 9th of March. All the 8 participating teams are divided into two groups of four sides each, with Group-A comprising of India, Bangladesh, Pakistan &amp; New Zealand, while Group-B consists of England, Afghanistan, South Africa &amp; Australia. 
Pakistan will be hosting a total of 10 Champions Trophy 2025 matches, while four games, including all three of Team India's group-stage fixtures and the first semi-final will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium of Dubai. 
The trophy-deciding clash of the eight team tournament is scheduled to take place at the Gaddafi Stadium of Lahore but if the Men in Blue successfully qualify for the final, then it will be played in Dubai. 
Furthermore, the Gaddafi Stadium (Lahore) and the National Cricket Stadium (Karachi) are also currently playing hosts to the Triangular series matches between New Zealand, South Africa &amp; Pakistan. The bilateral event commenced on the 8th of February and it culminates on 14th February. 
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An aerial view of Karachi's National Cricket Stadium of Karachi | Image Credits: AP

The renovation work of the National Cricket Stadium of Karachi concluded recently and the stadium is now ready to play host to the Champions Trophy 2025 matches. Also, the inauguration of the stadium will be conducted tomorrow in the evening

The brand new renovated National Cricket Stadium of Karachi is set to be inaugurated on the 11th of February by the PCB ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 and it's now completely ready with brand new state of the art facilities to hosts matches

Renovated National Stadium of Karachi set to be inaugurated on 11th February ahead of Champions Trophy 2025

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Bowling has never been the seemingly positive point on the Indian soil, as the pacers often have picked many more wickets in overseas conditions, like the tracks of Australia and England, which helped bowlers with uneven bounce and lateral movement. 
Playing strategically has helped players on sub-continent tracks, as the record of spinners on Indian tracks seems better than anywhere in the world. Likes of several great spinners like <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harbhajan_Singh">Harbhajan Singh</a>, Anil Kumble, Ravi Ashwin, and Ravindra Jadeja feature on our list of most wickets for India on Indian soil; however, legendary paceman<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kapil_Dev"> Kapil Dev</a> is the only fast bowler in the list. 
<h2 dir="ltr">Top 5 Indian bowlers with the most wickets on Indian soil</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr">1. Anil Kumble</h3>
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Anil Kumble is the highest wicket-taker for India in both Tests and ODIs (Image Credit: X)
The legendary leggie from the Indian sub-continent, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anil_Kumble">Anil Kumble</a>, is India’s highest wicket-taker to date, and the legend is also the fourth-highest wicket-getter in the history of the game with both Test and ODI formats combined. 
Kumble has picked 956 wickets for India across formats, of which 476 wickets were picked on Indian soil. Most of his wickets came in the red-ball format, where he picked up 350 wickets in India and also amassed 126 wickets in the ODI format as well. 
<h3 dir="ltr">2. Ravi Ashwin </h3>
Recently retired legendary Indian spinner Ravi Ashwin was a fearsome bowler, as no overseas batter ever dared to overpower him in Indian conditions. The off-spinner was widely known for his variety and gained considerable success in overseas contests as well. 
Ashwin went on to pick 475 wickets on home soil, with 383 of them coming in Test cricket and 70 in ODIs, with 22 wickets in the T20 format as well. 
<h3 dir="ltr">3. Harbhajan Singh </h3>
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Harbhajan Singh -The Turbanatar (Image Credit: X)
Singh, often called the Turbanatar, was considered one of the greatest to have played for India, especially under home conditions. Bhajji picked 376 on home soil, with 265 test wickets, 110 ODI wickets, and a wicket in T20I on home soil. 
His debut Border-Gavaskar Trophy back in 2001 marked a stunning rise of the great spinner for India. 
<h3 dir="ltr">4. Ravindra Jadeja </h3>
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Ravindra Jadeja with 600+ wickets for India (Image Credit: X)
Here comes probably the finest bowling all-rounder from India. After Kapil Dev and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuvraj_Singh">Yuvraj Singh</a>, Ravindra Jadeja is often denoted as India’s best-ever all-rounder across formats. 
Jadeja has picked up 603 international wickets, while he also has 6000+ international runs on his bat as well. Jadeja has picked 369 wickets on home soil, with 238 in red-ball cricket, 117 ODI wickets, and 14 wickets in T20 format in India.
<h3 dir="ltr">5. Kapil Dev </h3>
One of India’s first yet best Indian pacers, Kapil Dev, the first World Cup-winning skipper, was India’s most successful bowler until Kumble surpassed him after almost 2 decades of his supremacy.
Kapil Dev picked 319 wickets at home, of which 219 were in the Test format and 100 wickets came in the limited-overs format in the sub-continent. 
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Ravindra Jadeja enrols himself among the elite lists of Indian bowlers with the most wickets on home soil

Indian spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has emerged among bowlers with the most wickets for India on home soil.

Top five Indian bowlers with most wickets on home soil ft. Ravindra Jadeja

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Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill became a rising star of the Indian cricket team, and they both became the best opening Pair currently in this format. those stats are! Rohit and Shubman are absolutely killing it as an opening pair! With an average like that and 6 tons to their name, they’re definitely setting the bar high! Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill can't wait to see them dominate more matches together! Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill become India top best openers in the last 26 innings. with more than a run of 1868 on averages of 74.72 with 6 hundred and 11 fifties. It was the best dual that we have seen in ODIs.
Fans want to see this dual continue because with that It becomes a good chance for India to win a Champions trophy in 2025.
 As India took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 3-match ODI series against England on the night, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma grabbed all the headlines with his fiery hundred that guided India to chase down a challenging 305-run total. Rohit's 32nd ODI hundred on the night included 12 fours and 7 sixes bamboozled the English side.
When fans asked Shubman Gill about his partnership with Rohit Sharma who went on to score his 2nd consecutive fifty on the night, Rohit Sharma said "We enjoy looking at each other bat. Gill is a classy player and he doesn't seem to get excited by the situation. This was the statement that Rohit Sharma gave to Shubman Gill showing that the bond between these two players is incredible. 
It's so classy for their fans to watch amazing dual supporting each other and become India top's opener for future matches.

India’s New Power Duo, Rohit Sharma, and Shubman Gill Dual have become the top ODI Openers in cricket history

The Rise Of Rohit Sharma & Shubman Gill As India’s cricket team become the Top ODI Openers in - 26 innings.

The Rise Of Rohit Sharma & Shubman Gill As India’s Top ODI Openers

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Liverpool is a famous football team from England, and let me tell you that this is such a team that remains very viral in the entire football environment and is considered very popular. Recently, they are playing a very big competition whose name is the FA Cup. 
This tournament is being held in 2025, and something has happened here that has surprised people a lot, and people are not able to digest this thing. People have fallen into a lot of shock because of this and are not able to accept a single thing. 
So, let's start today's article and see - Liverpool FA Cup Shocking Exit and exactly what happened and in what way they lost, leaving their fans speechless.
<h2 dir="ltr">Liverpool FA Cup Shocking Exit: Liverpool vs Plymouth Argyle</h2>
On 10 February 2025, news started going viral where it was being told that Liverpool played a match against Plymouth Argyle, and here they accepted their defeat in a very bad way. Let us tell you that this team is very famous and is considered a very strong team. 
These fans were feeling that this team would win very easily and that for them, winning this game was a child's play. But the opponent's team turned out to be much stronger than expected. Actually, this is a lower-division team, and it is not that strong; its players are also not that well-known, yet they won this match, and Liverpool did not score anything and got defeated.
<h2 dir="ltr">Liverpool vs Plymouth Argyle Highlights</h2>
In this entire match, only one goal was scored, and that too was due to a penalty. A player from Liverpool accidentally touched the ball with his hand, which is not acceptable in football, so Plymouth got a penalty kick, and Ryan Hardie, a player from Plymouth, took advantage of this chance and scored a goal.
After this goal was scored, the players in the last minutes performed really well, and all the players were trying really hard to prevent Liverpool from scoring any goal. Their goalkeeper and defenders also saved a lot of goals and did not let any shots go towards the goal, making it very difficult for Liverpool to equalize this game, and they were struggling a lot.
<h2 dir="ltr">What Was The Reason Of Liverpool FA Cup Shocking Exit</h2>
The coach of the Liverpool team is Arne Slot. He had decided to make some younger players play in the game, and he had given rest to the main players, thinking that the opponent team was very weak and that their young players would defeat this team. 
But the opposite happened, and this decision made it very difficult for Liverpool to win the match because the team itself was not as strong as it used to be earlier.
<h2 dir="ltr">Post-Match Reactions</h2>
So, after this match, the coach of Plymouth Argyle was very happy. He was unable to express his happiness. On the other hand, the coach of Liverpool was much more heartbroken because he had never expected that his team would lose this match, but his team lost.
This game is surprising because the Liverpool team is considered to be a top team, and the Plymouth team comes from a very low division. People thought that Liverpool would win easily. 
Football is not at all predictable, here, even the underdogs win sometimes, and we have come to know that in today's football, predictions never work. Anything can happen at any time in any game.
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Liverpool is a famous football team from England, and let me tell you that this is such a team that remains very viral in the entire football environment and is considered very popular. Recently, they are playing a very big competition whose name is the FA Cup. 

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Liverpool FA Cup Shocking Exit : A Stunning Defeat That Left Fans Speechless

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In the recent ongoing India vs England ODI series, veteran Indian batter and legendary opener<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rohit_Sharma"> Rohit Sharma</a> stormed back to form with a commanding hundred at Cuttack. Rohit Sharma was at his explosive best when he scored 119 runs in just 90 balls, striking at above 130 with 7 humongous sixes hit all around the park. 
With Rohit seemingly back in form, he scored his 32nd ODI hundred, the third most by any batter in the format. Rohit is also just 13 runs away from completing 11000 ODI runs and, in the process, has achieved several other great milestones as well. Rohit Sharma now has the second-most runs for India as an opener. 
Rohit Sharma, with his hundred, went past the great <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sachin_Tendulkar">Sachin Tendulkar</a> as an Indian batter with the most runs scored as an opener. However, he is only behind the veteran Indian opener Virender Sehwag, and scoring 355 runs will help Rohit climb up the top spot, with the third ODI and the Champions Trophy yet to provide several opportunities for the Indian skipper. 
<h2 dir="ltr">Here’s a list of the top five highest run-getters for India as opener:</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr">1: Virender Sehwag (15,758 runs)</h3>
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Virender Sehwag has the most runs as an Indian opener (Image Credit: Cricbuzz.com)
One of the most attacking batters of Indian cricket, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virender_Sehwag">Virender Sehwag</a> was a game-changer with his exceptional hand-eye coordination, fearlessness, and attacking mindset, which redefined the role of an opener as he dominated the best bowlers across all conditions. 
From 321 matches, Virender Sehwag managed to score a total of 15,758 runs as an opener, thus averaging 40.33.
<h3 dir="ltr">2: Rohit Sharma (15,404 runs)</h3>
Indian captain Rohit Sharma is a blend of elegance and power, with effortless timing that makes him one of the most aesthetically pleasing batsmen. His ability to accelerate after settling in is unmatched, often converting starts into mammoth scores, including multiple double centuries in ODIs. 
From 343 matches, Rohit Sharma managed to score a total of 15,404 runs as an opener with an average of 45.09 and has hit most sixes for India under all conditions across all formats. 
<h3 dir="ltr">3: Sachin Tendulkar (15,335 runs)</h3>
The god of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar, was everything we use to describe batters over the generations, thus making him one of the greatest openers in cricket history. He was a master of handling pressure, and with a vast array of strokes, Tendulkar could adapt to any pitch, condition, or opposition.
From 346 matches, Sachin Tendulkar managed to score a total of 15,335 runs as an opener with an average of 43.07.
<h3 dir="ltr">4: Sunil Gavaskar (12,258 runs)</h3>
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Sunil Gavaskar was the first batter to score 10K international runs (Image Credit: Crictoday)
India’s first ‘Little Master’, Sunil Gavaskar, is often regarded as the greatest among world batters, as he was the first batter in the history of international cricket to score 10,000 runs in a single format. His ability to handle the best fast bowlers of his era, including the fearsome West Indian pacers, showcased his bravery and skill on the field. 
From 202 matches, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunil_Gavaskar">Sunil Gavaskar</a> managed to score a total of 12,258 runs as an opener with an average of 62.64.
<h3 dir="ltr">5: Shikhar Dhawan (10,867 runs)</h3>
Left-handed opener <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shikhar_Dhawan">Shikhar Dhawan </a>played most of his white-ball cricket alongside veteran batter Rohit Sharma. Dhawan could have been easily said to be Mr. Reliable, as he could thrive under pressure, particularly in ICC tournaments, where he has a scintillating record. 
From 268 matches, Shikhar Dhawan managed to score a total of 10,867 runs as an opener with an average of 36.12.
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Rohit Sharma goes past the great Sachin Tendulkar for unique milestone

Rohit Sharma marched back to form in the second ODI against England as he rose to the occasion and slammed his critics with a stunning 119 run inning while they chased a huge total.

Rohit Sharma has reached a new milestone for team India as he surpasses Sachin Tendulkar for the most runs scored

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