Players who can replace Rohit Sharma as India's captain in ICC WTC 2023-25: History has repeated itself once again as team India succumbed against Australia in the grand stage to win the ICC WTC title. Australia defeated India in the ICC WTC Final at the Oval in London by 209 runs to become the first team in the world to complete their ICC trophy cabinet.



While there may be numerous reasons why India has not won any major games like ICC Finals for a decade, captaincy has always been one of the things that has come up as a key issue. Some say India adopts a defensive approach in the important games despite playing a fearless brand of cricket throughout the cycle and some believe there is some error in the captaincy and management.



It can be noted that with India losing to Australia in the ICC WTC Final 2023, skipper Rohit Sharma's record of performing well in important games has come to an end. His record of not losing a single final has been shattered by the mighty Aussies, who never fail to perform in crucial games.



Following the loss the fingers are certain to be raised at the Indian skipper Rohit Sharma as well. Also, it doesn't matter how decorated your hat is in franchise cricket, it counts nothing if your side has failed to win ICC championships over and over again.



Moreover, Rohit Sharma is also at the fag end of his career. His age, 36, doesn't do any good to him and the BCCI will look to groom a new captain, although, not immediately, but the discussions will be there amongst the office bearers. 



This article will lead you through Players who can replace Rohit Sharma as India's captain in ICC WTC 2023-25.



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The captaincy has become one hell of an issue for the Indian management. While in limited-overs cricket, it seems sorted, the red ball is still under dark clouds. Let's take a look at possible players who can replace Rohit Sharm as India's captain in the next ICC WTC cycle.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Virat Kohli</h4>



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Former team India skipper Virat Kohli had a bitter fall-out with the then BCCI brass, owing to which he decided to relinquish his test role following India's test series loss in South Africa in early 2022. 



Although Virat also hasn't been successful in leading India to the coveted ICC glories, under his leadership team India touched new heights in test cricket and even remained one of the most successful teams.



However, it remains to be seen if Virat Kohli accepts the captaincy proposal if the BCCI offers him a second chance. It must be noted that Kohli led his IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2023 in a few matches as the stand-in captain.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Ajinkya Rahane</h4>



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Mumbai-born Ajinkya Rahane was the only batter who looked to go big against Australia in the recently concluded ICC WTC Final 2023. He scored 89 and 46 in the two innings of the test. He certainly owned his comeback game after 18 months and will continue to be a part of Team India in the future.



Under Virat Kohli's leadership, Ajinkya Rahane was awarded the vice-captain's role, however, he was stripped of the responsibility following a string of poor performances in the last year or so. He proved his captaincy with a famous win of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in 2021 with a severely depleted Indian side.



For a short-term solution, Rahane can be a good captaincy option for India's test side. 



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Jasprit Bumrah</h4>



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Although Jasprit Bumrah didn't take part in the ICC WTC Final 2023 against Australia, he still is a very big part of the Indian setup. In fact, he is currently irreplaceable in the team and many experts reckon the presence of Bumrah in the Indian side could have made a big difference in the WTC Final 2023 in London.



Bumrah, currently, is recovering from his back injury. He underwent surgery to fix his issue a couple of months ago and is undergoing rehabilitation. The pacer will soon make his comeback and will be in action for India.



He was made captain of the Indian side for the one-off rescheduled test match between India and England in 2022 when Rohit Sharma was infected with covid. Although India lost that game against England, it gave India a new contender to become the test captain. 



Many reckon Bumrah has all the ingredients to become India's next test captain. 



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Players who can replace Rohit Sharma as India's captain in ICC WTC 2023-25

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ICC WTC: After the two staggering editions of the<a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/video/3534907" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.icc-cricket.com/video/3534907"> ICC World Test Championship</a> (WTC), it?s time to move ahead to the third essay of the championship. The International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced the fixtures of the ICC WTC (2023-25). The third edition will begin will with a much anticipated Ashes 2023 between England and Australia on 16th June. Each team will have three away and three home series and the final is slated to take in June 2025 at the home of cricket ?Lord?s Cricket Ground??



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC WTC 2023-25: Dinesh Karthik names 3 players who deserve a long rope in Tests in the coming WTC cycle</h2>



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A lot of players donned Indian whites in the last two editions of the ICC World Test Championship. There were quite a few staggering performances for India throughout the two cycles but it was an utter disappointment in the two finals.?



Another loss in the ICC tournament has raised some eyebrows and has seen many calling for some harsh steps to be taken. It?s fair to say that the upcoming edition of the ICC World Test Championship will see some new faces in the Indian team as the pacer of some senior players are under serious scanner.&nbsp;



There have been quite a few young players in the domestic circuit that have set the stage on fire and might be in contention for the spot in the team. The likes of Sarfaraz Khan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar and many others have been hogging the headlines for their performances and it?s fair to say that they might be there in the team soon.?



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Dinesh Karthik however, feels the same. He said that Sarfaraz Khan, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Mukesh Kumar should be given longer rope in the Tests in the upcoming ICC WTC edition. Speaking to Cricbuzz, he backed three youngsters to take charge.?



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There have been quite a few reports that suggest that Jaiswal and Mukesh will be drafted into the team for the upcoming series against West Indies. Whereas as far as Sarfaraz is concerned, he?s the best domestic batter in India currently and might even play in the West Indies series.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC WTC 2023-25: India?s fixtures for ICC WTC 2023-25?</h2>



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Here are fixtures of Indian Team for the ICC WTC 2023-25



West Indies, 2 Test, July 2023 (Away)



South Africa, 2 Test, Dec 2023 (Away)



England, 5 Test, Jan 2024 (Home)



Bangladesh, 2 Test, Sept 2024 (Home)



New Zealand, 3 Test, Oct 2024 (Home)



Australia, 5 Test, Dec 2024 (Away)

ICC WTC 2023-25: Dinesh Karthik names 3 players who deserve a long rope in Tests in the coming WTC cycle

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WTC 2023?25: Points Table and Standings | World Test Championship 2023-25 - Australia and India squared off in the World Test Championship 2023 championship game. Both the Indian squad and the ITC fans found it disappointing as the Australian team outclassed India in the finals. Now, with the WTC Trophy in their hands, the Australian team is the only one that have won every ICC trophy&nbsp;thus&nbsp;far.



The Indian squad did not experience defeat for the first time. The team had already advanced to the World Test Championship 2019?21 final before this. But even there, the New Zealand squad, led by Kane Williamson, defeated the Indian team, who had to accept defeat.



The 2023-25 World Test Championship has started with The Ashes i.e. between England and Australia. A five-match Test series will be played between these two countries. At the same time, the Indian team will start with the West Indies tour where they have to play two Test matches.



The competition has 68 games divided across 27 series slated for the league stage over a two-year period. The final, which will take place at Lord's in London, will include the top two teams in the points rankings. Three home and three away series will be played by each team. There will be two to five test matches in each series. 12 to 22 matches will be played by each participant.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="wtc-2023-25-points-table">WTC 2023?25: Points Table</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Pos.</th><th>Team</th><th>Matches</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>D</th><th>NR</th><th>PT</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Australia</td><td>1 (Running)</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>England</td><td>1 (Running)</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>South Africa</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>India</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Pakistan</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>West Indies</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Bangladesh</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Year</td><td>Host</td><td>Winner</td><td>Runner</td></tr><tr><td>2019/21</td><td>England</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>India</td></tr><tr><td>2021/23</td><td>England</td><td>Australia</td><td>India</td></tr><tr><td>2023/25</td><td>England</td><td>TBD</td><td>TBD</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="test-championship-ranking-2021-23">Test Championship Ranking (2021-23)</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Team</th><th>Series Played</th><th>Won</th><th>Lost</th><th>Draw</th><th>Points</th><th>PCT (%)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Australia (Q)</td><td>6</td><td>11</td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>148</td><td>66.67</td></tr><tr><td>India (Q)</td><td>6</td><td>10</td><td>5</td><td>3</td><td>123</td><td>58.8</td></tr><tr><td>South Africa</td><td>6</td><td>7</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>88</td><td>55.56</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>5</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>64</td><td>48.48</td></tr><tr><td>England</td><td>6</td><td>10</td><td>8</td><td>4</td><td>124</td><td>46.97</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>64</td><td>38.1</td></tr><tr><td>West Indies</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>54</td><td>37.5</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>36</td><td>27.27</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>10</td><td>1</td><td>16</td><td>11.11</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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WTC 2023?25: Points Table and Standings | World Test Championship 2023-25

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ICC WTC Points Table: England have finally punished Australia in the 3rd Test of the ongoing Ashes 2023 to remain alive in the iconic battle. Mark Wood and Chris Woakes dealt the final few blows to give their team something to cheer, as they bring up a silver lining following two initial defeats in the five-match series.



All-rounder Chris Woakes drives Mitchell Starc's delivery for a boundary to take England over the line against Australia in the third Test at Headingley. With the impressive comeback, England are alive and kicking in the series, which has two games remaining, after going 2 down in the first two games. The win has also led England to open their account in the ICC WTC Points Table 2023-25.



England hunted down 254 run target in the fourth innings with young Harry Brook dealing most of the damage to Australia. Brook (75 runs) spearheaded the chase and remained firm despite seeing his mates perish at the other end. 



It wasn't a cakewalk for England, as they had multiple moments of ebbs and flows throughout the game. The Englishmen opened day four with no casualties in the chase of 254 runs in the final innings and they looked poised to easily get through the chase. However, a test never ends without pushing teams into uncomfortable situations.



England got reduced to 171 for six wickets with Harry Brook and Chris Woakes in the middle. Australia were back into the game, with Mitchell Starc breathing fire at his end, who had removed Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow in two of his previous overs. However, Brook once again proved why he is rated so highly by the experts.



Harry Brook and Chris Woakes re-structured the innings when England needed 80 runs with four wickets in hand and took their side close to the win. When it looked like a smooth ride for England to win the test, Starc brought another twist in the game by dismissing Harry Brook at a score of 75 runs. England were seven down in 230 runs score with 24 runs still to get.



The incoming batter Mark Wood played a few aggressive shots, which went over the boundary rope, while Chris Woakes did the rest of the work to take England home in the third test at Headingley.



Earlier in the game, Australia had amassed 263 runs in the first innings following Mitchell Marsh's brilliant comeback century. In response, England scored 237 runs and trailed by 26 runs. Australia then 224 runs to their lead in their second innings, effectively taking their score to 250.



In pursuit of 250 runs total, England scored 254 runs to win the do-or-die test match and remain alive in the five-match Ashes series. England have managed to bag 10 points against their name in the ICC WTC Points Table. Meanwhile, Australia already have 22 points after sealing two victories at the start of the Ashes 2023.



Down below is ICC WTC Points Table Updated after England vs Australia 3rd Test | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC WTC Points Table Updated</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>TEAMS</td><td>M</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>T</td><td>D</td><td>N/R</td><td>PT</td><td>PCT</td><td>Series Form</td></tr><tr><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>22</td><td>91.67</td><td>LWW</td></tr><tr><td>ENGLAND</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>10</td><td>08.33</td><td>WLL</td></tr><tr><td>BANGLADESH</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>INDIA</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>NEW ZEALAND</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>PAKISTAN</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>SRI LANKA</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>WEST INDIES</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">ICC WTC Points Table Updated on 9th July 2023 following England vs Australia 3rd Test.</figcaption></figure>



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ICC WTC Points Table Updated after England vs Australia 3rd Test | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25

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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=SL+vs+PAK+2023" rel="nofollow">SL vs PAK 2023:</a> Pakistan won their first Test of ICC WTC 2023-25, defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets | ICC World Test Championship Points Table:&nbsp;Pakistan won their first Test of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 and jumps to the second position in the ICC WTC Points Table with 12 points.



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Pakistan" rel="nofollow">Pakistan </a>defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets in Galle International Stadium; the Player of the match was Saud Shakeel, who scored 208* (361) &amp; 30(38), respectively, in both innings. Pakistan surpassed Australia in the ICC <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=WTC" rel="nofollow">WTC </a>Points Table.



Sri Lanka won the toss, and they elected to bat first, but they were bowled out for just 312 runs while batting first. Dhananjaya de Silva scored 122 runs in 214 balls for Sri Lanka, whereas Shaheen Afridi took three wickets for 86 runs.



Pakistan then responded with massive 461 runs in their first innings; all credit goes to Saud Shakeel; he played a fantastic game and scored 208 runs, and Salman Ali Agha scored 83 runs in 113 balls. Ramesh Mendis took five wickets for 136 runs in 42.2 overs.



In the second innings, Sri Lanka was set a target of 131 runs; Dhananjaya de Silva scored 82 runs in 118 balls, whereas Abrar Ahmed took three wickets for Pakistan and gave 68 runs in 24.1 overs.



This was Pakistan's first Test win in Sri Lanka since 2015, and it was a significant victory for them in the ICC World Test Championship. They are now in second place in the standings, just behind Australia. The second Test will be played in Colombo from July 24-28, 2023.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC World Test Championship Points Table, Pakistan jumps to the second:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-electric-grass-gradient-background has-background"><tbody><tr><td>Position</td><td>Team</td><td>Matches</td><td>Won</td><td>Lost</td><td>Drawn</td><td>Points</td><td>PCT (%)</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>India</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>100</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Pakistan</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>100</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Australia</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>22</td><td>61.11</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>England</td><td>3</td><td>1`</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>10</td><td>27.77</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Bangladesh</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>West Indies</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>South Africa</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>







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SL vs PAK 2023: Pakistan won their first Test of ICC WTC 2023-25, defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets | ICC World Test Championship Points Table

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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=ICC+WTC+2023-25" rel="nofollow">ICC WTC 2023-25</a>: Sri Lanka Star All-Rounder Wanindu Hasaranga Announces Retirement from Test Cricket:&nbsp;On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, Sri Lankan All-rounder <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Wanindu+Hasaranga" rel="nofollow">Wanindu Hasaranga</a> announced his retirement from Test cricket. He made the decision to focus on his limited-overs career, where he is one of the world's top bowlers in the T20 format.



Hasaranga made his Test debut for Sri Lanka in 2020 and played four matches in total. He took four wickets at an average of 100.75. However, he was much more successful in limited-overs cricket, taking 91 wickets in 58 T20Is and 67 wickets in 48 ODIs. He is currently ranked third in the ICC T20I bowling rankings.



Hasaranga's retirement is a big blow to Sri Lanka's Test team, who is already struggling in International Cricket. However, it is understandable, given his desire to prolong his career in the shorter formats. He is a valuable asset to any T20 and ODI team and will surely be in demand in the upcoming franchise tournaments.



"I have decided to retire from Test cricket in order to prolong my career as a limited-overs specialist. I have enjoyed my time playing Test cricket for Sri Lanka, but I feel that this is the best decision for me at this stage of my career. I would like to thank Sri Lanka Cricket for their support over the years, and I wish the team all the best in the future."



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Hasaranga's retirement is a reminder of the changing landscape of cricket. Test cricket is still considered the pinnacle of cricket, but it is no longer the only format that matters. The shorter formats, particularly T20 cricket, are becoming increasingly popular and lucrative, and this is attracting players around the world.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wanindu Hasaranga's Career Details:</h2>



<ul>
<li> He was born in Matale, Sri Lanka, in 1997.</li>



<li>&nbsp;He made his ODI debut for Sri Lanka in 2017.</li>



<li>&nbsp;He made his T20I debut for Sri Lanka in 2019.</li>



<li>&nbsp;He was named the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year in 2022.</li>



<li>&nbsp;He is a leg-spinner and a lower-order batsman.</li>



<li>&nbsp;He is known for his ability to take wickets in the middle overs.</li>
</ul>



Hasaranga is a talented cricketer who has achieved great things in his career, and he will be missed in Test cricket. However, he can still significantly contribute to his team in the shorter formats.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wanindu Hasaranga Test Career Stats:</h2>



<ul>
<li> Matches:&nbsp;4</li>



<li>&nbsp;Innings: 7</li>



<li>&nbsp;Runs: 196</li>



<li>&nbsp;Highest score: 59</li>



<li>&nbsp;Average: 28.00</li>



<li>&nbsp;Strike rate: 86.34</li>



<li>&nbsp;Wickets: 4</li>



<li>&nbsp;Best bowling: 4/171</li>



<li>&nbsp;Average: 100.80</li>



<li>&nbsp;Economy rate: 3.58</li>
</ul>



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ICC WTC 2023-25: Sri Lanka Star All Rounder Wanindu Hasaranga Announces Retirement from Test Cricket

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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=BAN+vs+NZ" rel="nofollow">BAN vs NZ</a> 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team | Bangladesh vs New Zealand Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:?On December 06, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=New+Zealand" rel="nofollow">New Zealand</a> will be playing their second and last test match of the series against Bangladesh at Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur. Currently, Bangladesh is leading the series by 1-0 and now, New Zealand have to win the last match to draw the series.



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Bangladesh" rel="nofollow">Bangladesh </a>easily won the first match as they were dominating New Zealand with both bat and ball. Taijul Islam bowled a magnificent spell as he took 10 wickets in the first test match whereas batter Najmul Hossain Shanto also played exceptional cricket with bat which led their team to victory.



New Zealand lost the first test match at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium by a massive margin of 150 runs. They played decent cricket in the first match but the batters gave a wonderful performance, especially in the first inning but failed to make partnerships in the second inning hence lost the match.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BAN vs NZ 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction:</h2>



The Dream11 Prediction for the Bangladesh vs New Zealand 2nd Test match is to make a balanced Dream11 Team. Try to pick more batters than bowlers but don't forget to include spinners in your team as the conditions will support them a lot. Pick Kane Williamson as Captain and Najmul Hossain Shanto as Vice-Captain of your fantasy team.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BAN vs NZ 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction Must-Have Picks:</h2>



Devon Conway, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Kane Williamson, Mushfiqur Rahim, Daryl Mitchell, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rachin Ravindra, Shoriful Islam, Glenn Phillips, Taijul Islam, Tim Southee.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BAN vs NZ 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction Captain &amp; Vice Captain:</h2>



Devon Conway, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Mehidy Hasan Miraz.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BAN vs NZ 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction Differential Picks:</h2>



Mitchell Santner, Shahadat Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Tom Latham.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BAN vs NZ 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction Grand League:</h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BAN vs NZ 2nd Test Dream11 Team:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/BAN-vs-NZ-2nd-Test-Dream11-Team-2-605x1024.jpg" alt="BAN vs NZ 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team | Bangladesh vs New Zealand Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium Pitch Report" class="wp-image-123337" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Dream11 Team</figcaption></figure>







<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:</h2>



The Pitch of Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur is known for its spin-friendly wicket but at the same time, it is good for batting as well, especially in the first innings. Spinners will dominate the pacers in this match as the dry wicket of this ground will help spinners to get extra turn and bounce. The Average score in Test Cricket at this ground is around 250 runs.



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BAN vs NZ 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team | Bangladesh vs New Zealand Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

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ICC WTC Points Table Updated after BAN vs NZ 2nd Test: "Fall into its own trap," This would be the best phrase to describe the situation of Bangladesh in the BAN vs NZ 2nd Test. New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 6 wickets in the Dhaka Test where the spin-friendly track offered by Bangladesh proved to be deadly for them only. We brought to you the latest updated ICC WTC Points table after the BAN vs NZ 2nd Test.



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Would you believe that around five sessions of a Test match are washed away and still the result comes out on Day 4? That has actually happened in Dhaka today where New Zealand won the test despite losing a complete day to rain and two more sessions due to a wet outfield.



After trailing in the series 1-0, New Zealand knew it would be a rank-turner again but they were prepared this time. Bangladesh were good at the toss and opted to bat first. The Blackcaps bundled out the Tigers in just under 66 overs where the latter could only manage to post 172 runs. Santner and Phillips share 3-3 wickets while Azaz Patel got 2.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/NZ-celebrates-1.jpg" alt="ICC WTC Points Table Updated after BAN vs NZ 2nd Test | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25" class="wp-image-123500" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">New Zealand celebrate the wicket of Zakir Hasan (Image- Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



New Zealand also had a bad day at batting. They were five down for just 55 at the end of Day 1. The entire Day 2 was lost to rain and the first session of Day 3 also went uneventful. When the game restarted, the retaliation from Glenn Phillips was ruthless as he smacked 87 off just 72 and led his team to an 8-run lead at the end of their innings.



Bangladesh lost two wickets in the evening session at 38 runs before the play was called off due to bad lights. On day 4, Bangladesh could only add 104 runs to their overnight score as Azaz Patel's spin proved out too good for Bangladeshi batsmen. Bangladesh were all out for 144 in the second innings and New Zealand just needed 137 runs to win the match.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/Glenn-Phillips-1.jpg" alt="ICC WTC Points Table Updated after BAN vs NZ 2nd Test | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25" class="wp-image-123501" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Glenn Phillips outclassed Bangladeshi Spin (Image-AFP/ Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



Batting wasn't easy on the Dhaka surface as New Zealand also lost 5 wickets for 51 runs. Glenn Phillips and Mitchell Santner then took the charge and turned on the ODI mode. Both played low-risk shots but with boundaries in every over and led their team to win the Dhaka Test.



With this win, New Zealand is now at number three with Bangladesh. They both won one game each in the series and possess 12 points each. Pakistan is still at the top with 100% PCT Points and they have a three-match series coming up next against Australia in Australia. They are followed by India with 66.67% PCT Points.



Down below is the latest updated ICC WTC Points table after the BAN vs NZ 2nd Test:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-wtc-points-table-after-the-ban-vs-nz-2nd-test">ICC WTC Points table after the BAN vs NZ 2nd Test</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>PCT (%)</th><th>PTS</th><th colspan="4">MATCHES</th><th>Win</th><th>Loss</th><th>Tied</th><th>Series</th><th>PEN</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>PAKISTAN</td><td>100</td><td>24</td><td colspan="4">2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>INDIA</td><td>66.67</td><td>16</td><td colspan="4">2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>50</td><td>12</td><td colspan="4">2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Bangladesh</td><td>50</td><td>12</td><td colspan="4">2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Australia</td><td>30</td><td>18</td><td colspan="4">5</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>-10</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>West Indies</td><td>16.67</td><td>4</td><td colspan="4">2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>England</td><td>15</td><td>9</td><td colspan="4">5</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>-19</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td colspan="4">1</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>South Africa</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td colspan="4">0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">WTC Points table</figcaption></figure>



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ICC WTC Points Table Updated after BAN vs NZ 2nd Test | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25

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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=IND+vs+SA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">IND vs SA</a>?1st Test Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team | India vs South Africa SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium Centurion Pitch Report:?From December 26-30,?<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=India" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">India?</a>and South Africa will be playing the first test match of the two-match test series at SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium in Centurion. This test series between both teams is very crucial for the ICC WTC 2023-25 cycle, and the first match will start at 1:30 PM (IST).



India won the ODI series against South Africa by 2-1, and now, they will be playing the tw0-match test series. Most importantly,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Virat+Kohli" rel="noreferrer noopener">Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;and Rohit Sharma will be playing the match; it will be the first time both these players will play an international match after ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023.



<a target="_blank" href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=South+Africa" rel="noreferrer noopener">South Africa&nbsp;</a>played decent cricket in the ODI and T20I series against India on their home soil, and now, it's time for the Test series, but they need to do well as India is far better than them in Test Cricket. Temba Bavuma returns to the test squad after getting rest in the T20I and ODI series.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs SA 1st Test Dream11 Prediction:</h2>



The Match between India and South Africa will be very exciting, and it is going to be a high-scoring match. So, try to add more batters to your team, and you can add some pacers and spinners as well, but the batters will give you plenty of points in this test match. Spinners will be effective in the second inning, so don't forget to pick them as well. Pick Virat Kohli as captain and Aiden Markram as vice-captain of your fantasy team.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs SA 1st Test Dream11 Prediction Must-Have Picks:</h2>



Rohit Sharma, Aiden Markram, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Temba Bavuma, Jasprit Bumrah, Marco Jansen, Tony de Zorzi, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Kagiso Rabada.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs SA 1st Test Dream11 Prediction Captain &amp; Vice Captain:</h2>



Rohit Sharma, Aiden Markram, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs SA 1st Test Dream11 Prediction Differential Picks:</h2>



Shreyas Iyer, Reeza Hendricks, Shubman Gill, Dean Elgar. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs SA 1st Test Dream11 Prediction Grand League:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/IND-vs-SA-1st-Test-Dream11-Team-607x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-124485" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IND vs SA 1st Test Dream11 Team</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs SA 1st Test Dream11 Team:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/IND-vs-SA-1st-Test-Dream11-Team-2-613x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-124486" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IND vs SA 1st Test Dream11 Team</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium Centurion Pitch Report:</h2>



The Pitch at SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium is known for its batting wickets, especially in test cricket, but as the game progresses, the spinners can play a crucial role at this venue. Batting will be easy throughout the match on this ground, whereas the Pacers will be effective with the new ball. The Average per-inning score at this venue in Test Cricket is around 330 runs.



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IND vs SA 1st Test Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team | India vs South Africa SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium Centurion Pitch Report

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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=AUS+vs+PAK" rel="nofollow">AUS vs PAK </a>2nd Test Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team | Australia vs Pakistan Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Pitch Report:?Australia will play the second test match against Pakistan at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in East Melbourne, Australia. Currently, the Australian Team is leading the series by 1-0, and they are expected to win this series. The Match between both teams will start at 5:00 AM (IST).



The <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Australia" rel="nofollow">Australian Team</a> played wonderful cricket in the first Test match and won the match by 360 runs. Mitchell Marsh was the player of the match in the first test match as they performed exceptionally well with both bat and ball. Pat Cummins led the Australian Team well, and both their batting and bowling departments played good cricket.



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Pakistan" rel="nofollow">Pakistan </a>played decent cricket in the first test match. However, their batting department needs to improve to win the upcoming matches in the three-match test series. The Newly Elected Captain, Shan Masood, did pretty well, but he needs to play more responsible cricket, which gives confidence to other players in their Team.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AUS vs PAK 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction:</h2>



Australia and Pakistan will be playing the second test match, which is going to be a very crucial match for both teams. Pick more batters in your fantasy team, especially from the Australian Team, whereas the Pacers will be more effective than spinners at this venue. Try to Pick Batters from the Pakistan Team over bowlers. Pick Mitchell Marsh as captain and Usman Khawaja as vice-captain of your Dream11 Team.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AUS vs PAK 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction Must-Have Picks:</h2>



Mitchell Marsh, Shan Masood, Babar Azam, David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Mohd. Rizwan, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Aamir Jamal. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AUS vs PAK 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction Captain &amp; Vice Captain:</h2>



Mitchell Marsh, Shan Masood, Babar Azam, David Warner.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AUS vs PAK 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction Differential Picks:</h2>



Nathan Lyon, Travis Head, Agha Salman, Steve Smith.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AUS vs PAK 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction Grand League:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/AUS-vs-PAK-2nd-Test-Dream11-Team-608x1024.jpg" alt="AUS vs PAK 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team | Australia vs Pakistan Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Pitch Report" class="wp-image-124508" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">AUS vs PAK 2nd Test Dream11 Team</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AUS vs PAK 2nd Test Dream11 Team:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/AUS-vs-PAK-2nd-Test-Dream11-Team-2-604x1024.jpg" alt="AUS vs PAK 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team | Australia vs Pakistan Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Pitch Report" class="wp-image-124509" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">AUS vs PAK 2nd Test Dream11 Team</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Pitch Report:</h2>



The Pitch at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is known for its balanced wicket, where batters will enjoy playing cricket at the same time, and the Pacers will also be effective at this ground. The Batting will be pretty much easy in the starting two innings. However, Bowlers will be effective as the game progresses. The Average per-inning score at this venue in Test Cricket is around 303 runs.



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AUS vs PAK 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team | Australia vs Pakistan Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Pitch Report

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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