ENGvsIND: Joe Root ready to say goodbye to the much-debated Rotation Policy of ECB.



ENGvsIND: England?s red-ball skipper Joe Root says the time has come that we now move past the rotation policy to field the strongest possible squad against India in upcoming India vs England five games Test series and the Ashes.



England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) introduced a rotation policy for their cricketers to have ample opportunities to rest in between the tours, however, the policy backfired as England did not appear with a full-strength English squad against India in the Test series earlier this year.



India comfortably thrashed the visitors by 2-1 which threw England out of the contention for the World Test Championship final.



The new cycle of the ICC World Test Championship 2021-2023 will begin with England vs India five games test series, starting August 4 in Nottingham.



"We are coming into a period of time now where rest and rotation is put behind us," Root said to ESPNcricinfo.



"Hopefully, if everyone is fit, we are going to have our best team available for what is to follow. That's really exciting and something I'm very much looking forward to.?



England?s rotation policy forced the board to send Jos Buttler back home after the first three test matches. Jonny Bairstow and Mark Wood were not allowed to feature in the first two tests against India due to the same policies.



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Skipper Joe Root is now confident enough to field all the strong players if they are all fit enough.



"We have ten very hard Test matches against two brilliant opposition coming up but it is a great opportunity for us to play some strong cricket and if everyone is fit and available we will have a good team ourselves.?



He also suggested that they will have their strongest possible side for the upcoming two test series against India and Australia.



The red ball English skipper said that watching the ICC WTC Final and being a part of that are two different feelings. The side is now focused to do well and reach there.



"Watching the WTC final and not being part of it, it makes you want to be a part of something quite special like that. We have an opportunity now to go a bit further and better than we did the first time out. I'm looking forward to hopefully starting well with a full squad of players to pick from."



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ENGvsIND: Joe Root ready to say goodbye to the much-debated Rotation Policy of ECB.

ENGvsIND: Joe Root ready to say goodbye to the much-debated Rotation Policy of ECB

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ENGvsIND: ECB accepted BCCI request for warm-up matches before actual Test series.



ENGvsIND: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Friday announced that the cricket board has accepted the request from their Indian counterpart for a couple of warm-up matches before they head out to lock horns against England in Nottingham to kickstart the five matches test series.



The BCCI earlier requested ECB to organise a couple of warm-up games as a build-up for the upcoming India-England test series, however, the ECB turned down the request citing challenges posed by the global pandemic.



"We are aware of a request from the BCCI to play a three-day warm-up match against a County Select XI as part of the Indian men's Test teams build-up to the five-match Test series," an ECB spokesperson told PTI.



"We are working through the operations and COVID-19 protocols to ensure we are able to deliver this and will confirm in due course.?



The ECB also informed that the county side competing against India in the warm-up match will consist of players who are not picked up for the inaugural season of the ?The Hundred? franchise cricket.



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Team India at present is enjoying their quality time in England and have been provided with the luxury to travel anywhere they want in England. The players will regroup on July 14 to begin their preparations for all-important India versus England five matches test series.



?The Indian Test team will report to Emirates Riverside, Durham for their pre-Test camp on 15 July and will prepare at the venue until August 1 before heading to Trent Bridge, Nottingham ahead of the first Test starting on August 4," the spokesperson added.



The Indian outfit looked undercooked during the ICC WTC Final against New Zealand. India were allowed to have just one intrasquad match as practice for the World Test Championship final, which was certainly not enough.



Indian skipper Virat Kohli post the loss expressed his displeasure for not giving access to the warm up games before the inaugural test championship.



A couple of experts including Sunil Gavaskar and Alastair Cook also admitted that a solitary intrasquad match for such a high-intensity world test championship is not enough and India certainly felt that lacking.



The five match test series will begin on August 4 in Nottingham while the final test will begin on September 10.



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ENGvsIND: ECB accepts BCCI request for warm-up matches before actual Test series.

ENGvsIND: ECB accepted BCCI request for warm-up matches before actual Test series

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ENGvsIND: Will India call Prithvi Shaw for upcoming England vs India test series.



ENGvsIND: Team India?s young batsman Prithvi Shaw has recently got a lot of praise especially after he overcame his weakness which pulled him out of India?s test team. His recent performances in limited-overs cricket and in IPL has also encouraged the selectors in picking him for the longest format of cricket and as per the reports, the Indian management is looking to have the services of Prithvi Shaw in the upcoming India vs England test series.



While a couple of experts feel that Shaw should replace Cheteshwar Pujara in the Indian test team, the others are of the view to open with him.



Former Australian spinner Brad Hogg reckons that Shaw is more suited at number three and should replace Pujara if the Indian management feels there is any need for replacement.?



?If anyone was going to replace Pujara it would be Prithvi Shaw. Feel he is more suited there than the opening. Has a lot of talent and a long future. He is not in the tour group but a wild card choice. #EngvIND,? Hogg tweeted.



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The Indian selectors went past Shaw?s name for the longest format after the cricketer had a poor run in the New Zealand and Australia tour. Young Shubman Gill was given chances in Shaw?s place and it worked for India.



However, after the injury to Shubman Gill, who will fly back home to undergo a rehab program due to a shin stress injury, the debate has been initiated whether India should call Shaw for the tour or go with the options available with the team.



Team India right now has the services of Mayank Agarwal, who is a specialist opener and had a prolific 2018-19 test season. Agarwal plundered massive two double hundreds against South Africa in the tour.



To make choices even fuzzier for the management, Bengal's Abhimanyu Easwaran is also an option to go with. Although the cricketer had no miraculous records to flex, the 25-years old enjoyed a successful 2018-19 domestic season.



As per the reports of various news outlets, the Indian management is convinced to have the services of young Prithvi Shaw, who is currently in Sri Lanka?s limited-overs tour. It is also learnt that the management will very soon raise a formal request to the BCCI for the same.



?Here is a batsman (Prithvi Shaw) in the absolute form right now, playing an inconsequential series (in Sri Lanka) whereas he can be in England and the team will have a cushion to fall back on. It?s been five days now and the selectors haven?t even blinked yet,? the Times of India quoted the source.



With what's going on inside the Indian management in England, the possibility of Prithvi Shaw opening the innings with Rohit Sharma in the Test matches against England is maximum. However, Mayank Agarwal will be kept as the backup, in case any injury concern arises.



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ENGvsIND: Will India call Prithvi Shaw for upcoming England vs India test series.

ENGvsIND: Will India call Prithvi Shaw for upcoming England vs India test series

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EngW vs IndW: Sneh Rana is the find of England tour, reckons women head coach Ramesh Powar.



EngW vs IndW: Indian women?s cricket team head coach Ramesh Powar heaped huge praises on the debutant cricketer Sneh Rana and reckons her the find of the England series.



Rana played a crucial knock of 24 runs in 22 balls and scalped the wicket of Lauren Woodhill to escape the whitewash against England. Indian skipper Mithali Raj reminded the top scorer for India scoring an unbeaten 75 in the third ODI.



Powar in a video posted on Twitter said Sneh Rana was looking good in the nets and the management thought of giving her a chance in the playing11.



He further said although it was a tough call to pick two off-spinners, Rana played her part in the game.



"Sneh Rana is the find of this series. The way she was bowling in practice sessions at Southampton, we thought we must give her a chance. It was a difficult decision to play two off-spinners in the playing 11 but she played her role to the core. And am really happy for her because being an off-spinner I can see the talent. She is a player who can play in the crunch situations and that's what we needed right now," Powar said in a video tweeted by the BCCI.



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Shifting the focus to the match, Powar said the team has learned a lot of things with this tour. The fielding and bowling was good and batting needs to be improved if the team is aiming for the World Cup.



?Bowlers brought us back into the game and I think we have to learn many things from this series. Fielding and Bowling improved immensely and I think batting also needs to be improved if we are aiming at the World Cup,? added Power.



The coach also heaped praises on skipper Mithali Raj, who surpassed England's Charlotte Edwards to become the leading run-getter in women?s cricket.?



?Mithali Raj deserves every bit of it. She has been amazing throughout her 22 years career. She is a role model for a lot of girls. In today's match, she single-handedly won us the game. Chasing 220 on a low bounce track, she took us over the line,? said the coach.



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EngW vs IndW: Sneh Rana is the find of England tour, reckons women head coach Ramesh Powar

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ENGvsIND: India calls for Shaw and Padikkal as backup openers in England test series.



ENGvsIND: The Indian management in England has written an email to the selectors and BCCI asking them for two backup openers as a replacement for injured Shubman Gill for the upcoming five matches Test series against England, starting August 4.



According to the email sent to the officials, the management requested the immediate need of Prithvi Shaw and Devdutt Padikkal as a replacement for Shubman Gill.?



A couple of reports revealed that reserve opener Abhimanyu Eashwaran is not tactically sound and ready for the top cricket internationally and his selection terms ahead of Shaw and Paddikkal is not likely to happen.



Only Mayank Agarwal remains there in England to open the innings. KL Rahul is seen to be fit somewhere in the middle order.



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"Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the entire Test series in the UK with shin splints that will take a minimum of three months to heal. The team's administrative manager, at the end of last month, had sent an emailed requisition to former pacer Sharma asking for two more openers to be sent to the UK," PTI quoted a senior BCCI source privy to developments.



As per PTI, the chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma has not given any preference to management?s request for backup openers even after knowing about the magnitude of Gill?s injury.



Young opener Shubman Gill triggered his shin stress injury during the ICC World Test Championship final and is expected to fly back home and remain out of action for at least eight to ten weeks.



"The Sri Lanka series will end on July 26, both can be flown in. But I think, team management wants them to join before entering the bio-bubble in Durham," reports PTI.



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ENGvsIND: India calls for Shaw and Padikkal as a backup opener in England test series.

ENGvsIND: India calls for Shaw and Padikkal as a backup opener in England test series

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Ravi Ashwin likely to play County Matches before the England-India test series.



Team India?s ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is likely to play first-class county matches for Surrey before the beginning of the India vs England five matches test series if his work visa gets approved on time.



Ashwin has featured for Nottinghamshire and Worcestershire in the County matches in the past and has done invariably well for both the teams.



If the cricketer gets his work visa on time, he will be available for Surrey in the match against Somerset scheduled to be held at the Oval on July 11, where India versus England fourth test is scheduled.



It will be a good opportunity for the Indian tweaker to get good match practice in English soil against the quality opposition.?



As per the various reports, Ashwin and Surrey both have had the conversation about the same and are confident to get all the formalities done in time for the match starting on July 11.



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All the Indian cricketers are currently enjoying their time off in England after the tiring loss in the ICC World Test Championship.



Virat Kohli after the loss confessed the need for match practice and showed his displeasure for not allowing them for the same.



Team India, before the India-England five matches test series, will undergo a warm-up match against the county side picked of their choice.



England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the development and stated that the Indian outfit will be given a warm-up match before the test series.



The visitors will regroup on July 14th to kickstart their preparation.



The India-England test series will also embark on the second cycle of the ICC World Test Championship 2021-2023.



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Ravi Ashwin likely to play County Matches before the England-India test series.

Ravi Ashwin likely to play County Matches before the England-India test series

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ENGvsIND: Shaw, Padikkal continue to play in Sri Lanka, no replacement for Shubman Gill.



ENGvsIND: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday confirmed that young Indian openers Prithvi Shaw and Devdutt Padikkal will remain with the limited-overs Indian team in Sri Lanka for the ODI and T20I series and the Indian management in England will have to cover their bases with the available options in the squad.



Shubman Gill?s late injury before the India-England test series put the management under serious pressure to draft another specialist opener in the test team. However, the Indian cricket board has rejected all the requests for backup openers.



The Indian management in England sent an official email to the chief of selectors Chetan Sharma, requesting him for two backup openers in Prithvi Shaw and Devdutt Padikkal however the board refrained from sending the two aforementioned cricketers.



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The officials reckon that if the management needs Prithvi Shaw for the test series, why was he not picked in the actual squad for the test matches. Moreover, the board doesn't want to rush ahead by sending young Padikkal in the test format. The officials believe that his time will come and will be given an opportunity in the future.



?When Prithvi Shaw was not considered in the pool of 24 players who travelled, why should it be any different now? As for Devdutt Padikkal, well, he?s a great talent but doesn't deserve to be pushed to the wall like this. His time will come,? said a BCCI official.



?Not that it would?ve made the Board consider a replacement. Be we do admit the communication could have been better,? said the officials.



India, now after facing rejection from the board, will go with Mayank Agarwal as Rohit Sharma?s partner in the opening slot. KL Rahul could also be a choice, but the management is trying to fit Rahul somewhere in the middle order.



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ENGvsIND: Shaw and Padikkal continue to play in Sri Lanka, no replacement for Shubman Gill.

ENGvsIND: Shaw and Padikkal continue to play in Sri Lanka, no replacement for Shubman Gill

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ENGvsIND: Rohit Sharma could replicate his 2019 Heroics in Test series, predicts Sunil Gavaskar.



ENGvsIND: Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar feels senior Indian opener Rohit Sharma will have a big role to play in upcoming India vs England five games test series, starting August 4 in Nottingham.



The former cricketer expects Sharma to replicate his 2019 ODI World Cup, England heroics again but this time in test cricket.



?We saw Rohit Sharma score five incredible hundreds in the World Cup in England two years back,? Sunil Gavaskar told PTI.



?The century he got against South Africa was on a tough pitch and cold conditions and he made the adjustments beautifully. Now two years later he is even more experienced so don?t be surprised if he repeats that performance in this series too,? he added.



The dashing Indian opener, Rohit Sharma, notably, slammed a record 648 runs in nine matches of the 2019 ODI World Cup, which was held in England. Taking his scintillating form a step forward, he scored these runs with the help of five centuries and a half-century.?



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Sharma scored tons against South Africa, England, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.



The opener also looked in good control in whatever time he spent at the crease in the recent ICC World Test Championship final. He scored 34 and 30 runs in two respective innings against New Zealand.



<h2>Mayank Agarwal to open with Rohit Sharma:</h2>



Following Shubman Gill?s injury, Rohit Sharma is likely to open with Mayank Agarwal in the forthcoming five-test series against England.



Both the openers had a sensational partnership in the last South Africa home series. Agarwal and Sharma scored double hundreds in the matches against South Africa and took India to a confident position.



Shubman Gill earlier sustained a shin stress injury due to which he will have to sit out for at least eight to ten weeks. The opener is ruled out of the entire test series against England.



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ENGvsIND: Rohit Sharma could replicate his 2019 Heroics in Test series, predicts Sunil Gavaskar

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ENG vs IND 2021: Indian Test Cricketer in England tested covid positive, quarantined.



ENG vs IND 2021: Team India in England ahead of the India-England test series suffers a jolt as a player has tested covid positive in his 20 days break post the ICC World Test Championship final.



One of the 23 Indian cricketers present in England, who contracted the virus, has been isolated in his relative?s home.



A couple of reports suggested that the unnamed Indian player has been afflicted with the delta variant of the covid.



The news came out after BCCI secretary Jay Shah sent an alerting email to the Indian management in England in wake of the increasing number of covid cases in the hosting nation.



The Indian contingent was given a 20-day break after the final of WTC and are to assemble soon to begin their practice in Durham.



The covid infected cricketer will not travel with the team to Durham.



India is scheduled to play two practice matches against the combined county XI before they head out to face the senior English team in Nottingham on August 4.



It is worth noting that earlier, the entire England ODI team selected to play against Pakistan was ruled out as a couple of players contracted the virus.



The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) immediately announced a new bunch of players to play the ODI series against Pakistan and sent the whole previous English squad into isolation.



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?I trust you and your family members are doing well and enjoying a three-week break before the tour commences. I have been made aware of the existing coronavirus situation in the United Kingdom,? Jay Shah wrote in an email to Indian management in the UK.



Shah further mentioned that due to the camaraderie shared by the two cricket boards, the Indian players and their families were allowed to take their second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine in England, earlier this month.



?BCCI?s excellent working relationships with the ECB has enabled us to administer the second dose of vaccine to you and your family members.?



The BCCI secretary further mentioned the impact of the virus on the ECB due to which the cricket board had to field a completely different team against Pakistan.



?The new variant of covid (delta variant) is spreading very rapidly and we are not out of the danger zone. You may be aware that the ECB was forced to field another team to play against Pakistan and even the white ball series between India and Sri Lanka had to be postponed,? Shah wrote.



?In the view of that, it's in the best interest of everyone that the places of mass congregation, eateries, malls and watering holes must be avoided by you.?



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ENG vs IND 2021: Indian Test Cricketer in England tested covid positive, quarantined

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ENG vs IND 2021: Cricketers should learn to live with covid, ECB chief Tom Harrison.



ENG vs IND 2021: A few covid cases inside the camps will not force the England and Wales Cricket Board?s (ECB) plans for the coming test series between India and England. ECB chief executive Tom Harrison confirmed that no strict bio-bubbles will be imposed in the squads.



In the recent past, a lot of covid positive cases have been found in the United Kingdom. Two Indian squad members were tested covid positive yesterday, while England had to bring up a completely new squad against Pakistan after a couple of cricketers from the previous squad tested covid positive.



As per the reports of various media houses, the delta variant of coronavirus is on rapid spread in the UK with more than 42,000 covid positive reports showing up on Wednesday.



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"We want people feeling good about going out and playing in whatever tournament they're playing in, whether that's The Hundred, whether that's a Test series against India, whether that is county cricket and the RL50," Harrison was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo.



Harrison is of the view to communicate with the players and other members openly and train them to live with the situations.



"I think that's a bad place for us to be. We have to be understanding about what it is to be a responsible employer, to be able to get the best back from players. That's by treating them like adults, and talking and communicating openly about how we best mitigate the impacts of this ongoing pandemic."



The ECB chief further stated that they don't want players to stay confined to their roles of bat/bowl and again go back to their rooms.&nbsp;



Harrison made it clear that all the cricket boards must pay attention to their players. All the cricketers have been without their families and friends for a long time due to international commitments.



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ENG vs IND 2021: Cricketers should learn to live with covid, ECB chief Tom Harison.

ENG vs IND 2021: Cricketers should learn to live with covid, ECB chief Tom Harison

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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.

Picking India-Pakistan’s strongest combined Playing XI from current squads for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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Delhi Capitals IPL 2025: The Delhi Capitals (DC) find themselves in a fascinating position ahead of the IPL 2025 season. The team is primed for success with a revamped squad and a renewed focus. However, one crucial question looms large: who should lead the team? The experienced KL Rahul, or the dependable all-rounder Axar Patel? Let’s break down the dynamics and possibilities that each captaincy option offers.
<h2>KL Rahul: The Veteran Leader</h2>
KL Rahul comes to Delhi with a rich IPL pedigree. Over the years, he has proven himself as a prolific run-scorer, amassing over 4,600 runs at a phenomenal average of 45-plus. His experience as captain of the Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants has shown his ability to guide a team to playoff stages, which he achieved twice with LSG. Rahul’s batting consistency and calm demeanor make him an attractive choice to lead DC.
However, Rahul’s captaincy style has been criticized for being conservative, particularly regarding his strike rate and decision-making in crunch moments. This could be a concern for a team like the Delhi Capitals, which boasts explosive batting talent and needs a captain capable of effectively utilizing this firepower.
<h2>Axar Patel: The Fresh Perspective</h2>
On the other hand, Axar Patel represents a new-age leader with a wealth of experience in high-pressure situations. Axar has been DC's vice-captain and even stepped in as captain for a game in IPL 2024. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes him a key player, and his recent appointment as India’s T20 vice-captain adds to his leadership credentials.
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Axar’s performances last season were nothing short of stellar, with 235 runs at a healthy strike rate and 11 wickets at an economy of 7.66. His all-around prowess, coupled with his understanding of the DC squad, makes him a strong contender for the captaincy.
Choosing between Rahul and Axar is essentially a choice between two distinct leadership styles. Rahul brings stability and experience, having captained for multiple IPL seasons. His presence can calm nerves during tense moments, which is invaluable for a team aiming for the playoffs. Axar, however, offers a dynamic and aggressive approach, potentially aligning better with DC’s young and energetic squad.
<h2>Delhi Capitals, the Squad</h2>
Delhi’s 2025 squad is packed with talent across the board. In the batting department, players like Harry Brook, Tristan Stubbs, and Jake Fraser-McGurk add explosive options, while KL Rahul himself remains a cornerstone at number three. The pace unit, led by Mitchell Starc and supported by T Natarajan and Mukesh Kumar, is formidable. However, the reliance on Axar and Kuldeep Yadav in the spin department highlights a potential area of concern.
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Delhi Capitals Squad: Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul, Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Sameer Rizvi, Karun Nair, Faf du Plessis, Mukesh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Dushmantha Chameera, Vipraj Nigam, Ajay Mandal, Manwanth Kumar, Trupurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari. DC retentions: Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel.
<h2>The Strategic Impact of Captaincy</h2>
Under Rahul, DC might adopt a more methodical approach, relying on his ability to anchor innings and guide young players like Abishek Porel and Fraser-McGurk. Axar’s leadership could inject a more fearless and intuitive style, encouraging aggressive cricket and leveraging DC’s bench strength, including veterans like Faf du Plessis.
One key consideration is how the captaincy might affect their individual performances. While Rahul’s form as an opener has been a consistent asset, Axar’s ability to contribute with both bat and ball is crucial to DC’s balance. Assigning the captaincy to Axar could be a gamble, but it might pay off if it inspires the team to rally around a fresh vision.
Ultimately, the choice of captain will reflect DC’s strategic priorities. If the franchise prioritizes experience and a steady hand, KL Rahul is the natural choice. However, if they aim for a bold and innovative approach, Axar Patel might be the leader to take them to new heights.
Either way, the Delhi Capitals possess the ingredients for a successful campaign, and the captaincy debate only adds to the intrigue surrounding their 2025 IPL journey. They are one of the strong contenders for the trophy this year.

KL Rahul or Axar Patel, who could be the Next Leader of Capitals?

Delhi Capitals faces a tough captaincy choice for IPL 2025: experienced KL Rahul or dynamic Axar Patel. Both offer distinct leadership styles, which will shape DC's approach with their star-studded squad and bold ambitions.

Delhi Capitals must choose between KL Rahul’s steady leadership or Axar Patel’s dynamic approach to maximize their IPL 2025 potential.

Can Delhi Capitals win IPL 2025? KL Rahul or Axar Patel, who could be the Next Leader of Capitals?

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India Cricket Team players are back to the domestic circuit after the BCCI took serious steps, forcing all the players to play for their state. This comes after the indiscipline was reported from the Indian camp during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 
Following the guidelines by the BCCI, big Indian players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and others are all set to take the field for their respective state teams in the upcoming two rounds of the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25. 
Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja and Shubman Gill will be back in action during the second round of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25, which will begin on 23rd January. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul will be playing for Delhi and Bengaluru, respectively, in the third round of the tournament, which will begin on 30th January. 
With big stars all set to play in Ranji Trophy 2024-25, let's take a look at when Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant played in the domestic cricket last: 
<h2>When did Virat Kohli last play in the Ranji Trophy? </h2>
Virat Kohli's last appearance in the Ranji Trophy came in November 2012 for Delhi against Uttar Pradesh in Ghaziabad. The batter didn't have a great outing with the bat as he scored 14 &amp; 43 in two innings of a match. This didn't help Delhi's cause as they went on to lose the game by by six wickets. 
<h2>When did RIshabh Pant last play in the Ranji Trophy? </h2>
Rishabh Pant, who will be playing for Delhi in the upcoming match, last played for Delhi in the 2017/18 season's final. He was a leader of the team in that game and had a decent outing with the bat. He scored 21 &amp; 32 in that game, but that wasn't enough as Delhi went on to lose the game by nine wickets. 
<h2>When did Rohit Sharma last play in the Ranji Trophy? </h2>
Rohit Sharma featured last time in the Ranji Trophy for Mumbai against Uttar Pradesh in November 2015. He played a magnificent innings for his team as he slammed a magnificent 113-run knock at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. His innings helped the team draw the game. 
<h2>When did Shubman Gill last play in the Ranji Trophy? </h2>
Shubman Gill has been a regular feature in the Ranji Trophy. He last played for Punjab in the quarterfinals against Madhya Pradesh in 2022. The batter didn't have a great outing with the bat as he managed scores of 9 &amp; 19 as MP beat Punjab by 10 wickets. He will be seen in action on 23rd January at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
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Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja and Shubman Gill will be back in action during the second round of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25

Virat Kohli's last appearance in the Ranji Trophy came in November 2012 for Delhi against Uttar Pradesh in Ghaziabad

From Virat Kohli to Shubman Gill: Check when big Indian players played the last domestic match

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IND vs ENG 1st Dream11 Prediction: The wait is over, and Indian fans will be able to see their team in action. Team India will lock horns with Englandi n the first of five T20Is. The clash will begin at 7 PM IST on January 22 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Both teams are equipped with world-class players that will spice up the challenge.
The fight will be between the top order on both sides. Suryakumar Yadav will have the responsibility to get the best out of Indian players. They are coming off a series win over South Africa and looked great. England will also try hard to get the winning momentum and prepare for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
IND vs ENG 1st T20I Details
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<li>Series: England tour of India 2025</li>
<li>Match: India vs England, 1st T20I</li>
<li>Date: January 22 (Wednesday)</li>
<li>Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata</li>
<li>Timing: 7 PM IST</li>
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IND vs ENG 1st T20I Pitch Report
The surface at Eden Gardens is great for the batting side. It is a flat deck where one can chase down totals. The highest IPL chase was recorded at this venue in 2024. There will be some help for the slow bowlers as well, but shorter boundaries will be very hard to avoid if you are a bowling team.
IND vs ENG: Weather Report
The weather forecast predicts clear weather with some clouds on Wednesday evening with a 24° C temperature and a 12 km/h average wind speed.
IND vs ENG Head-to-Head T20I
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<li>Total Matches: 24</li>
<li>India: 13</li>
<li>England: 11</li>
<li>No Result: 0</li>
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IND vs ENG 1st T20I Live Streaming Details
Star Sports will broadcast the first T20I between India and England live on TV. Fans can also watch the first game live online on the Disney plus Hotstar app or website.
IND vs ENG Possible XIs 
India: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarty, Arshdeep Singh 
England: Philip Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
IND vs ENG: Dream11 Team
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<li>Wicket-keepers: Phil Salt (Vice Captain), Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler</li>
<li>Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ben Duckett</li>
<li>All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Hardik Pandya (Captain), Jamie Overton</li>
<li>Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarty</li>
</ul>
**These predictions are made by our writers, which can go wrong. We ask you to compare the teams and pick the best set of players to do well.
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The first IND vs ENG T20I Dream11 Prediction gives you all the updates stats and tips.

The first IND vs ENG T20I will be held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday at 7 PM IST.

IND vs ENG 1st T20I Dream11 Prediction, Grand League Team, Probable XI, Dream11 Team, Pitch Preview & More

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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will kick off on February 19, with 15 exciting ODIs spread across three weeks. The tournament will feature eight top teams, divided into two groups: Group A and Group B. Each group will play a round-robin format, where every team faces the other teams in their group. The top two teams from each group will then progress to the semi-finals.
Matches will be played in Pakistan and the UAE. Dubai hosting some of the biggest fixtures, including the highly anticipated Pakistan vs India match on February 23. The tournament will culminate with two semi-finals on March 4 and March 5, followed by the grand final on March 9. 

<h2>Dowload the ICC Champions trophy 2025 Schedule PDF</h2>

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Matches
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<td>Feb 19, Wed</td>
<td>Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st Match, Group A</td>
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<td>Feb 20, Thu</td>
<td>Bangladesh vs India, 2nd Match, Group A</td>
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<td>Feb 21, Fri</td>
<td>Afghanistan vs South Africa, 3rd Match, Group B</td>
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<td>Feb 22, Sat</td>
<td>Australia vs England, 4th Match, Group B</td>
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<td>Feb 23, Sun</td>
<td>Pakistan vs India, 5th Match, Group A</td>
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<td>Feb 24, Mon</td>
<td>Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 6th Match, Group A</td>
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<td>Feb 25, Tue</td>
<td>Australia vs South Africa, 7th Match, Group B</td>
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<td>Feb 26, Wed</td>
<td>Afghanistan vs England, 8th Match, Group B</td>
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<td>Feb 27, Thu</td>
<td>Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 9th Match, Group A</td>
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<td>Feb 28, Fri</td>
<td>Afghanistan vs Australia, 10th Match, Group B</td>
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<td>Mar 01, Sat</td>
<td>South Africa vs England, 11th Match, Group B</td>
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<td>Mar 02, Sun</td>
<td>New Zealand vs India, 12th Match, Group A</td>
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<td>Mar 04, Tue</td>
<td>1st Semi-Final (A1 v B2)</td>
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<td>Mar 05, Wed</td>
<td>2nd Semi-Final (B1 v A2)</td>
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<td>Mar 09, Sun</td>
<td>Final</td>
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule PDF download. Download PDF with group-stage matches, semi-finals, and the grand final. Get all the details for the February 19 - March 9 tournament!