ENGvsIND: England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced England?s squad for the third test match scheduled to be held in Headingley Leeds. The cricket board has dropped underperforming Dom Sibley and Zak Crawley from the English top order.



Virat Kohli led India crunched England in the second test match at Lords on day five after the first match ended in a draw due to timely showers. With the win in the second game, India went 1-nil up in the five-match test series.



The third test between India and England will begin on 25 August at Headingley Leeds.



Sibley managed 11 and a duck in the two innings of the second test match while 18 and 28 in the first test match. Zak Crawley who was dropped off in the second test managed to score 27 and 6 runs in two innings of the first test match at Trent Bridge.



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Dawid Malan has been named in the English squad for the third test match as England looks to bolster the top order.?



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Malan is likely to play the third test at Leeds. The 33 years old amassed a brilliant 199 in a first-class match recently against Sussex and Headingley is also his home ground.



Haseeb Hameed, who replaced Zak Crawley in the second test, managed a duck and 9 in the second test match. He has been retained in the squad by the ECB.



In the meantime, pacer Saqib Mahmood has been called as England is doubtful for Mark Wood, who sustained a shoulder injury during the second test. Wood scalped five wickets in the entire test at Lords.



Wood?s injury will be a worrying sign for the England management as the team has already lost the likes of Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes due to their respective injuries.



<h2>England?s squad for the third test match against India:</h2>



Joe Root (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali,? Dan Lawrence, James Anderson, Rory Burns, Sam Curran, Dawid Malan, Craig Overton, Ollie Pope, Saqib Mahmood, Ollie Robinson, Haseeb Hameed,? Mark Wood.



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ENGvsIND: England?s squad for third test match in Headingley against India revealed

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England Vs India 3rd Test Preview: Following the eventful affair at the Home of Cricket Lords, team India would look further to stamp its authority over England in the upcoming third test match at Headingley Leeds. The opening test match ended in a draw as the rain played spoilsport, however, India made a complete turnaround in the second match. The visitors are currently leading the five matches test series by 1-0 after two matches.



While India will be confident enough to lengthen the lead in the third test, Joe Root led England will be hoping to level the series by thrashing India in the Leeds test match.



There is a lot going around both teams right now. England has earlier suffered another blow after Mark Wood was ruled out for the third test match. The hosts are now left with limited opportunities among pacers.



Virat Kohli and the Indian management on the other hand will somehow have to find a way to fit Ravichandran Ashwin in the playing 11 of the third test match. Ashwin warmed the bench in the opening two Test matches, however, the spinner is highly unlikely to be seated out of the regular playing 11. Moreover, all-rounder, Shardul Thakur is also available for the selection in the third test match.



<h2>England vs India 3rd Test Match Details:</h2>



Match: England vs India 3rd Test Match



Day/Date: Aug 25, Wed - Aug 29, Sun



Venue: Headingley, Leeds



Time: 3:30 PM IST.



<h2>England vs India Head to Head Records in Test Matches:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><tbody><tr><td>Total Test Matches Played</td><td>128</td></tr><tr><td>Won by India</td><td>30</td></tr><tr><td>Won by England</td><td>49</td></tr><tr><td>Draw</td><td>50</td></tr><tr><td>Tied</td><td>?</td></tr><tr><td>India?s win percentage</td><td>23.43</td></tr><tr><td>England?s win percentage</td><td>38.58</td></tr><tr><td>Draw percentage</td><td>39.37</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2>England vs India 3rd Test Pitch Report and Weather:</h2>



The surface is expected to be a bit damp on the opening day of the test match. The ball will have less carry for the pacers. There will be enough movement for the seamers to trouble the batters. Partial cloud covers are expected on all five days.



The forecast didn?t show any showers, however, there can be a few as the game progresses. The light will be a factor. The match was delayed in the second test due to insufficient light. Overall a good match of the bat and ball will be seen in the Headingley Leeds.



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<h2>England vs India Live Streaming:</h2>



TV: Sky Sports



Live Streaming: SonyLIV



<h2>England vs India 3rd Test Probable Playing11 and Squads:</h2>



<h3>England Playing XI:</h3>



Rory Burns, Haseeb Hameed, Dawid Malan, Joe Root (c), Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler (wk), Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Saqib Mahmood/Craig Overton, Ollie Robinson, James Anderson.



<h3>England Complete Squad:</h3>



Joe Root(c), Rory Burns, James Anderson, Haseeb Hameed, Jos Buttler(w), Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Saqib Mahmood, Craig Overton, Ollie Robinson, Daniel Lawrence, Ollie Pope.



<h3>India Playing XI:</h3>



Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli ?, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ishant Sharma/R Ashwin, Mohammad Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj.&nbsp;



<h3>India?s Complete Squad:</h3>



Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant (wk), Wriddhiman Saha (wk),? Shardul Thakur, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Virat Kohli (C), Ajinkya Rahane, Hanuma Vihari, R. Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj,? Axar Patel, Umesh Yadav, Cheteshwar Pujara, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Prithvi Shaw.



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England Vs India 3rd Test Preview, Probable Playing11, Pitch Report, Live Streaming

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With the visitors winning the second test match at the ?Mecca? of cricket, ?Lords?, all eyes were set on how India performs in the upcoming test match. Turns out the squad has had a tough time getting through the English bowlers. India was bowled out for 78 runs itself in their first innings of the 3rd&nbsp;test. It was an absolutely clinical performance by the English pacers, which was hard to bear for the Indians. The pain was then piled on by the English openers who went on to score 130 glorious runs at the end of the day?s play. Here?s a look at how the day panned out: -&nbsp;



<h2>1st&nbsp;session: -&nbsp;</h2>



The entire day belonged to England and so did the first session. In the first over of the innings itself, KL Rahul nicked the ball through to the keeper. It was off Jimmy Anderson and Jos Butler to a comfortable catch. Next in was Pujara. Pujara had a stage set but again failed to make a mark scoring 1 run of 9 balls. When Pujara went off similarly as Rahul, the scorecard read 2-2. King Kohli walked in, but much to the dismay of Indian fans Kohli too departed! Next in was Jinx, the deputy captain. Having shown some form in the previous innings, the fans expected Rohit and Jinx, the Mumbai duo to fire. But it was not the case. Ajinkya tried to build the partnership, not before Ollie Robinson took him out! Lunch was called at Rahane?s wicket.?



<h2>2nd&nbsp;session: -&nbsp;</h2>



The second session too was bossed by the Brits. At the very beginning of the session, Ollie Robinson took the wicket of the last recognized batsman Rishabh Pant. Rishabh was caught in the slips slashing hard to a ball outside off stump. His game mindset was questioned after it was seen that Rishabh had thrown his wicket away. Next in was Sir Jadeja. But by then the tide was over the head. Before Jadeja could find the very middle of the bat, England struck the final nail in the coffin. Rohit Sharma, the resilient opener was sent back. And then, the 37th?and 38th?over derailed the entire Indian innings. Sam Curran and Craig Overton cleaned up the Indian tail within a matter of the above-mentioned overs. 78 all out!! It was hard to believe but this had happened.? English openers then came in to bat.??



The English openers boosted with confidence showed intent and application right from the front. They were helped a bit by the Indian Bowlers spraying the ball around but it doesn?t overshadow the fact that they played very well.??



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<h2>3rd&nbsp;session: -&nbsp;</h2>



The 3rd?session belonged to the English openers. Burns and Hameed were at their A-game. They very well tackled the Indian quadrat. Be it Siraj, Shami,?Bumrah,?or Ishant, the openers played well. The illustrious cover drives were a treat to watch. Rory Burns was initially aggressive but then turned passive. With this, the day ended with England on 120-0. How the Indian Bowlers are going to make a comeback today is the big question? But with the kind of character that Indians have shown in recent times, I?m sure they?ll bounce back!!?

India vs England 3rd test: England annihilates India to take full control on 1st day itself.!!

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ENGvsIND: Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan lauds the England captain Joe Root for his above sensational stuff in the third Headingley Test Match while analysing the match as it went on day two. Root reflected tremendously after a terrible loss at the Lord?s cricket ground and smashed his third century of the series, in as many matches.&nbsp;



England managed to extend their massive lead to 354 runs on day three after bundling out India for a poor 78 runs score in the first innings. As of now, India has scored 39 runs in the loss of one wicket in their second innings as session two of day three commenced.



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Zaheer Khan scanning England?s inning at the stumps on day 2 said that it was crucial for the England captain to inspire his troops after the loss in the previous test match.



"It is very important for a leader, especially when his team is down and trailing, to motivate his teammates, inspire them to play good cricket, and come back in the series. So, Root showed all these qualities and also showed his vigor," Zaheer said <a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-videos/47844/cricbuzz-chatter-eng-v-ind-3rd-test-day-2-stumps-review">during a discussion on Cricbuzz</a>.



Root cooped a strong criticism after his tactical failure on the final day of the Lord?s test which resulted in India getting that win. England riding on the emotions after a few heated arguments with Indian cricketers went on to lose the second test match which at times looked evenly poised and even in the hands of the hosts.



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"It is not easy (to perform like this) after receiving the kind of criticism he received for his captaincy after the Lord's Test. He used the break very well and maintained his form with the bat. Sometimes, when this sort of thing happens (criticism after Lord's Test), it affects your batting too. Instead, he polished his batting further.



"The way the match started and the first day played out and the way (James) Anderson and the bowlers performed so well to bundle out India cheaply, he would have definitely benefitted from it. Let's not forget the opening stand. In this innings, he batted more freely and was playing his shots more often. The fact that he is well-versed with this ground was also an added advantage," explained Zaheer.



The England skipper structured his innings well right from the start as he looked positive and believed his instincts. The batter absorbed all the pressure by playing sensible strokes which fetched him good runs.&nbsp;



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"It looked like he had made up his mind that he will be positive. He had to curb his instincts, absorb the pressure and play accordingly till now. So, he would definitely have enjoyed this on the back of the great form and a great platform," opined Zaheer.



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ENGvsIND: Zaheer Khan lauds England captain Joe Root for his remarkable century

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IND vs ENG: After having enough discourses among the fans and cricket experts as to whether the Indian management should consider resting Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming 3rd Test match against England, recent reports have indicated that the BCCI may not necessarily rest the ace pacer for the Rajkot Test. However there are still many possibilities as the selection of India's squad is yet to be done, which is expected to be concluded in a day's time.



As per the reports, Jasprit Bumrah, who has been on the roll since December 26, 2023, is likely to be rested for the 3rd India vs England test, which is scheduled to be held in Rajkot, starting February 15. However, these reports took a U-turn as they indicated that due to the nature of the surface in Rajkot, which offers substantially more to the pacers, the BCCI might not rest Jasprit Bumrah.



Along with not resting Jasprit Bumrah for the test, these reports also pointed out that Mohammad Siraj could be brought back into the side and paired alongside Bumrah for the fixture.



The surface in Rajkot's Saurashtra Cricket Stadium has historically aided pacers more than the spinners. Due to the nature of the surface, the team may retain Jasprit Bumrah for the third test and his workload will be managed afterwards as the five-match test series head to Ranchi and Dharmshala.



So far, Bumrah has bowled close to 60 overs in the first two tests against England in Hyderabad and Vishakhapatnam. Only R Ashwin has bowled more than Bumrah (80). Moreover, he has been the top wicket-taker for the team with 15 wickets at an exceptional average of 10. 



Keeping in mind the impact he makes, it would be challenging for the Indian leadership to bench him for a game. Much of that would be made clear once the <a href="https://bcci.tv">BCCI</a> announce India's Test Squad for the last 3 test matches.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs ENG: KL Rahul to be fit for 3rd India vs England Test</h2>



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In some positive news from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul is likely to be cleared to play the third test in Rajkot. Rahul, who suffered a right quadriceps injury during the first test, was ruled out of the 2nd test in Vishakhapatnam. The batter went to the NCA to treat his injury and is now likely to be available for the remainder of the test series.



Meanwhile, the selection of Ravindra Jadeja hinges on the assessment of his hamstring by the medical team at the NCA. Notably, Ravindra Jadeja too suffered injury during the first test and was immediately withdrawn from the 2nd game of the series.



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IND vs ENG: Jasprit Bumrah to PLAY 3rd India vs England Test, India's Test Squad Selection in a day

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IND vs ENG: India's Expected Squad for next 3 Tests India vs England: The All India Senior Selection Committee led by Ajit Agarkar is scheduled to announce India's squad for the next 3 India vs England tests on Friday. While there has been a significant delay in the announcement, the reports suggest that the Indian squad is likely to be named on Friday i.e., February 09.



Along with the selection panel consisting of five individuals, Indian captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid will also be present during the selection meeting. 



The delay in the announcement of the squad announcement is reportedly due to non-clarity over the fitness of ace all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who is currently at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). After copping a blow to his hamstring in the first test, Ravindra Jadeja was ruled out of the 2nd fixture of the series in Vishakhapatnam.



Now, though, the all-rounder seems to have recovered nicely at the NCA, his availability for the next few games will depend on how he performs in his fitness test.



Meanwhile, KL Rahul, who was also ruled out of the 2nd India vs England Test due quadriceps tear during the 1st test, is deemed fit to play the upcoming test matches. The wicketkeeper batter is expected to make a comeback to the Indian side.



The selection meeting isn't going to be a cakewalk for the involved individuals as there are many things to look into, fitness of the players is one of them.



The other question will be the availability of Virat Kohli, who hasn't yet played a single test in the ongoing series against England. Earlier, Kohli made himself unavailable for the first two test matches, but now it seems that the maestro batter will keep himself away from the entire test series due to personal reasons.



Let's now take a look at <a href="https://bcci.tv">India's</a> expected squad for the next 3 tests India vs England:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs ENG: India's Expected Squad India vs England Test</h2>



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Shreyas Iyer, after his multiple failures, is likely to get an axe from the Indian test squad. Reports emerged that the middle-order batter has been asked to hit the domestics once again and subsequently make a place for himself in the Indian squad. 



The likes of Mohammad Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah will be present in the upcoming tests. Earlier there were doubts about Jasprit Bumrah's workload management. However, the pacer is expected to play in the third test in Rajkot. He will be paired alongside Mohammad Siraj.



The Indian management is unlikely to make any changes in the wicketkeeping department. Srikar Bharat is likely to keep the wickets, despite his failures. 



The rest of the squad will remain the same for the upcoming three tests against England.



India's Expected Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), Rajat Patidar, Srikar Bharat (wk), Shubman Gill, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Mukesh Kumar, Mohammed Siraj, Saurabh Kumar, Sarfaraz Khan, KL Rahul



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IND vs ENG: NO Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Here is India's expected Squad for next 3 Tests India vs England

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IND vs ENG: Halfway through the ongoing India vs England five-match test series, the visitors, England have found themselves in a troubling state, after their star player, Jack Leach has been ruled out. The update was confirmed on Sunday (February 11) by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).



Senior spinner Jack Leach, who was carrying a knee injury, will now no longer participate in the remaining India vs England test series. He suffered a knee blow during the first IND vs ENG test which was held in Hyderabad. The spinner charged towards the ball in an attempt to save a boundary, and ended up ramming into the ground. 



Leach didn't turn up to bowl a lot in the first innings. He bowled 26 overs in the first innings, while just 10 in the second innings. The spinner was subsequently ruled out of the second IND vs ENG test held in Vishakhapatnam.



As of now, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) hasn't announced any replacement for Jack Leach. 



A statement from the ECB stated that Jack Leach will return home from Abu Dhabi, where the English contingent is currently staying during the extended break between 2nd and 3rd test matches.



?Leach will work closely with the England and Somerset medical teams in respect of his rehabilitation,? the statement from <a href="https://www.ecb.co.uk/">ECB</a> added.



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With Jack Leach out of the India tour, England are left with Joe Root as the only experienced spinner in the side, alongside the likes of Rehan Ahmed, Shoaib Bashir and Tom Hartley, who have only played a handful of red-ball games.



It's noteworthy that the next India vs England assignment is scheduled to be held in Rajkot, where the surface usually provides more assistance to the seamers as compared to the spinners. So not having Jack Leach won't be a large issue for England.



Moreover, the likes of Tom Hartley, Rehan Ahmed and Shoaib Bashir have been fantastic so far. Hartley has scalped 14 wickets in two IND vs ENG test matches while Rehan Ahmed has picked 8. Shoaib Bashir in his solitary appearance has got 4 wickets to his name.



The India vs England five-match test series is currently levelled at 1-1 after team India managed to turn the table in the second game held in Vishakhapatnam. India defeated England by 106 runs in the second game after going down in the opening fixture by 28 runs.



The IND vs ENG 3rd Test is slated to be held in Rajkot's Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, starting February 15.



England Squad Updated: Ben Stokes (c), Ollie Pope, James Anderson, Gus Atkinson, Rehan Ahmed, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Shoaib Bashir, Ben Foakes, Tom Hartley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Mark Wood.



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IND vs ENG: Huge Injury Problem for England as Star Player gets RULED OUT of India vs England Test Series

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IND vs ENG: England spinner Rehan Ahmed STOPPED at Rajkot Airport: After Shoaib Bashir's Visa issue, which took a while to get resolved, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) was again caught off-guard by the Indian Immigration Officials who stopped spinner Rehan Ahmed with an invalid Visa. The incident took place at the Rajkot Airport where Rehan Ahmed arrived with a single entry visa.



It is noteworthy that England's India-bound contingent landed in Rajkot after enjoying their 10-day break in Abu Dhabi between the second and third India vs England test matches. 



After the completion of the second test in Vishakhapatnam, England boarded a plane to Abu Dhabi to enjoy a short break, before they arrived back in India for the 3rd IND vs ENG test, which will be held in Rajkot's Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium.



While all the other members of the England contingent had valid visas, Rehan Ahmed possessed an incorrect visa. A person with a single-entry visa is not allowed to exit and re-enter the country.



A BCCI official confirmed that, though all the players have been allowed to enter the country, the team will have to process the visa formalities again.



?The England team has been advised to process the visa again which will be happening in the next two days. The player was allowed to enter the country with the rest of the team and he will be appearing in practice on Tuesday,? a <a href="https://bcci.tv">BCCI</a> official said.



Interestingly, this is the first instance when an international flight has been directly landed at Rajkot Airport. The 31-men English contingent boarded a charter plane to land directly at the Rajkot Airport, for which a temporary immigration centre was also opened.



Rehan Ahmed has been decent so far in the two India vs England test outings. The young spinner scalped two wickets in the first test in Hyderabad while he returned with six wickets to his name in the second test which was held in Vishakhapatnam.



India and England will engage in the third of the five-match test series starting on February 15. The fixture will be held at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. 



With the five-match series levelled at 1-1, both sides will eye getting an upper hand as soon as possible. England got better of India in the Hyderabad Test, and the Indians returned with favour with a big win in the second test in Vishakhapatnam.



It now remains to be seen how the two sides perform in the third test, which may set the tone for the last two games as well.



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IND vs ENG: England spinner Rehan Ahmed STOPPED at Rajkot Airport for carrying invalid VISA by Indian Officials

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IND vs ENG 3rd Test Dream11 Prediction: A week-long break for Team India and England comes to an end as both teams gear up for an exciting 3rd test of the ongoing five-match series. The two sides will lock horns with each other at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot for the 3rd IND vs ENG Test, which starts on February 15. 



The scoreline for the series so far has been 1-1 after two matches in Hyderabad and Vishakhapatnam. England thumped India early in the series with a win in the first test, however, Team India made a brilliant turn-around in the second game by winning it by a massive margin.



Ahead of the third game, Team India have suffered a blow in the form of KL Rahul, who has been again ruled out of the 3rd test. The BCCI has named Devdutt Padikkal as his replacement for the time being.



In another unavailability news, Virat Kohli continues to remain away from the test series. The veteran batter has informed that he won't take part in the remainder of the IND vs ENG test series due to personal reasons.



On the other side, England have suffered a blow with the injury to senior spinner Jack Leach. The spinner was adjudged not fit for India vs England's remaining test matches after he copped a knee injury during 1st test.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-vs-eng-3rd-test-overview">IND vs ENG 3rd Test Overview</h2>



Series/Tour:?England tour of India 2024



Match:?IND vs ENG 3rd Test



Day/Date:?Thursday/February 15, 2024



Venue:?Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot



Time:?9:30 AM IST



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-vs-eng-3rd-test-expected-playing-11">IND vs ENG 3rd Test Expected Playing11</h2>



India's Expected Playing11:?Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj. 



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England's Expected Playing11:?Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, James Anderson



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-vs-eng-3rd-test-full-squads">IND vs ENG 3rd Test Full Squads</h2>



India <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/inter-miami-2024-schedule-squad-top-5-players-live-streaming-and-more/">Squad</a>:?Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Srikar Bharat(w), Jasprit Bumrah, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Sarfaraz Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep



England Squad:?Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Ben Stokes(c), Ben Foakes(w), Jonny Bairstow, Tom Hartley, James Anderson, Rehan Ahmed, Mark Wood, Ollie Robinson, Shoaib Bashir, Daniel Lawrence, Gus Atkinson



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-vs-eng-3rd-test-dream-11-prediction">IND vs ENG 3rd Test Dream11 Prediction</h2>



Rohit Sharma, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Sarfaraz Khan, Rajat Patidar, Ben Stokes, Ben Foakes (wk), R Ashwin, Tom Hartley, James Anderson, Jasprit Bumrah.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="india-vs-england-3rd-test-dream-11-team-2">India vs England 3rd Test Dream11 Team?? 2</h2>



Wicket-Keepers:?Dhruv Jurel/KS Bharat



Batters:?Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rajat Patidar, Zak Crawley, Jonny Bairstow



All-rounders:?Ravindra Jadeja, Ben Stokes, R Ashwin



Bowlers:?Jasprit Bumrah, Mark Wood, Kuldeep Yadav



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-vs-eng-3rd-test-captain-and-vice-captain-picks">IND vs ENG 3rd Test Captain And Vice-Captain Picks</h2>



Captain:?Jasprit Bumrah



Vice-Captain: Ben Stokes/Yashasvi Jaiswal



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="saurashtra-cricket-association-stadium-rajkot-pitch-report">Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot Pitch Report</h2>



Expect plenty of runs on this surface. With a flat pitch, it is going to be a complete run-fest. Though, earlier it was said that the surface tends to favour pacers, it doesn't seem like one. Over the course of the game, the surface will have its natural wear and tears which will bring spinners into action. 



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IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Indian captain Rohit Sharma seemingly lost his cool after a horrible mix-up between Ravindra Jadeja and Sarfaraz Khan got the latter batter out on his debut innings. Rohit Sharma expressed his frustration, as Mark Wood inflicted a brilliant run out to break the threatening partnership towards the end of day 1 of the ongoing IND vs ENG 3rd test.



Sarfaraz Khan's impressing out at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot was cut short by Ravindra Jadeja, whose blunder made the debutant sacrifice his wicket. 



The incident happened in the 82nd over when Ravindra Jadeja was batting at 99 runs. Jadeja drove the fifth delivery of the over towards mid-on, where Mark Wood was stationed. As soon as Jadeja drove the ball, he took a couple of steps to steal the run but, backed out and turned down the single. However, by then Sarfaraz Khan, who was at the non-striker's end, was well outside his crease and couldn't make it back to the popping crease as Wood threw the ball and uprooted the stumps.



Sarfaraz Khan's unfortunate dismissal left everyone in shock as the batter was having a brilliant outing in his debut game. Everyone, including his parents and supporters, was disappointed looking at how the debutant had to walk back. The reactions from the dressing room also came as soon as the run-out was inflicted by Mark Wood.



Indian skipper Rohit Sharma lost his cool in the dressing room, as seen in the video footage and was seen flinging his cap in disgust following the run-out.



The anguish of the captain can be seen in the video down below:



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Notably, Ravindra Jadeja, who was batting beautifully till then went into the shell when he came close to his 90s. The all-rounder, though, took 200 balls to score his 4th test ton, he almost took an age to complete the last 10 runs of the three-figure milestone. 



The famous sword celebration of Jadeja was seen as he completed the last run for his century, but Sarfaraz's wicket took off its sheen. Nevertheless, credit where it's due. 



After coming to bat when the team was in danger of another collapse, Jadeja went on to stitch a 200-run partnership with captain Rohit Sharma. The two batters ensured that the team get into a comfortable position before any more wickets fall.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/02/Rohit-Sharma-Ravindra-Jadeja-1024x682.jpg" alt="IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Rohit Sharma loses his cool after Ravindra Jadeja Runs Out Sarfaraz Khan: Video" class="wp-image-126654" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja saves Team India from another collapse | Image: BCCI</figcaption></figure>



Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja took India's overall score to 237/4, at the time when the captain lost his wicket to Mark Wood. Rohit played a brilliant knock of 131 runs in 196 deliveries which involved 14 boundaries and 3 sixes. 



After Rohit Sharma's wicket, debutant Sarfaraz Khan entered the bull ring and looked solid right from the word go. In no time Sarfaraz Khan completed his half-century and was aggressively advancing for another milestone. However, the batter had to sacrifice his wicket at a score of 62 runs in 66 deliveries.



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IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Rohit Sharma loses his cool after Ravindra Jadeja Runs Out Sarfaraz Khan: Video

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a T20 league operated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Inaugurated back in 2007, the tournament is one of the biggest and the wealthiest among franchise-level cricket tournaments. It is a double-round-robin tournament comprising 10 teams representing either states or cities of India.
The IPL is widely regarded as one of the greatest platforms for emerging players, whether from India or other countries around the world. Scouting several big, talented players, the league has seen many promising players enter the role of skipper. 
<h2 dir="ltr">Here’s a list of the five youngest captains in IPL history:</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr">1: Virat Kohli (22 years 4 months and 6 days)</h3>
Former Indian captain Virat Kohli is the youngest-ever captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He stepped in as the captain for RCB in 2011, replacing injured Daniel Vettori for three games. 
As the captain, Kohli’s leadership was marked by his intense commitment to fitness, work ethic, and aggressive approach to the game. In 2021, Kohli decided to step down as RCB’s captain after the IPL season, citing the need for a new phase in his career. 
<h3 dir="ltr">2: Steve Smith (22 years 11 months and 9 days)</h3>
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Steve Smith took the Pune Warriors India captaincy from Sourav Ganguly (Image Credit: gettyimages)
Australian legendary batter Steve Smith, one of the most accomplished cricketers of the current generation, is next on our list of the youngest IPL captains. He turned in as the stand-in captain for Pune Warriors India, replacing veteran Indian skipper <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sourav_Ganguly">Sourav Ganguly</a>, who rested himself in 2011. Despite his young age, his calmness and perseverance in decision-making on the field set him apart, particularly in high-pressure situations.
Steve Smith also turned the captain for Australia in several matches of the 2015 World Cup, as he led them to wins on multiple occasions. Smith also led Australia in the 2019 Cricket World Cup as well as the 2017 Champions Trophy. 
<h3 dir="ltr">3: Shreyas Iyer (23 years 3 months and 21 days)</h3>
Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer stepped into the captaincy role after Gautam Gambhir stepped down from the post-midseason in 2018. Under his leadership, DC underwent a remarkable transformation, rising from the lower ranks of the tournament to become one of the most competitive teams.
Having started his leadership role in 2018, he went on to be a superstar with the Kolkata Knight Riders, this time not replacing but reuniting with Gautam Gambhir as captain and mentor. Iyer won the IPL title as the skipper with the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024. 
<h3 dir="ltr">4: Suresh Raina (23 years 3 months and 22 days)</h3>
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Former Indian batting all-rounder Suresh Raina led his favourite franchise, Chennai Super Kings, in MS Dhoni’s absence in the year 2008. Raina was largely known for his upfront skills with the bat as well as his electrifying efforts on the field. However, relatively young Raina captained the likes of great Matthew Hayden, Michael Hussey, and Muralitharan with immense motivation and contributed to CSK’s growing competitive edge as they made it to the finals in the inaugural season. 
<h3 dir="ltr">5: Rishabh Pant (23 years 6 months and 6 days)</h3>
Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant was named the captain of Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in the 2021 season after the former skipper Shreyas Iyer was ruled out of the season owing to injury. Despite being new to a leadership role, Pant stepped up with sheer confidence and showed great maturity on the field. Pant’s natural energy and unique stance on the field helped the team get back their morale, though owing to some unforeseen situations Pant doesn’t have a very impressive record as a skipper.
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Here is a list of the youngest among the IPL captains.

Scouting several big, talented players, the league has seen many promising players enter the role of skipper at a very young age, as they went on to lead several senior players under their leadership.

IPL, in its history, has seen several legendary young players who have stepped in as captains of their franchise. Here is a list of the youngest among the IPL captains.

Five youngest captains in IPL history ft. Rishabh Pant

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Elite Indian All-Rounder Hardik Pandya was once considered as the front runner to become the next captain of Team India. He was leading the team in T20 Internationals in the absence of Rohit Sharma who was busy preparing for tha 2023 ODI World Cup. Many thought that Junior Pandya will replace Rohit as the captain in limited overs formats. 
However, ever since Gautam Gambhir was appointed as the new head coach of the Men in Blue, things have gone all wrong for Pandya. Suryakumar Yadav was given the T20 captaincy duties, which was a complete gamble. Moreover, the 31-year-old was not even considered for the role of the vice-captain. 
He was the Vice-captain in the T20 World Cup of 2024 but, he was stripped off that role too. The Mumbai Indians skipper was not even considered for the role of the Vice-captain in the five-match T20 International series versus England. Instead, spin bowling all-rounder Axar Patel became the vice-captain of the team.The Men in Blue didn't appoint a deputy in the T20 International series versus South Africa and Bangladesh. 
Nobody has a clear answer to the question of why Pandya was not considered for the Vice-captaincy role. Former Indian Wicket-keeper batsman Dinesh Karthik also has no idea about it and he said, "I really don't know. I don't have a clue about why he was removed from the Vice-captaincy position. I don't see any reason. He (Hardik) has done well and he has also proven himself to be a good leader."
<h2>Hardik Pandya's record as the captain of Team India</h2>
Under the leadership of Hardik, the Indian Team have taken part in 16 T20 International matches, securing wins in 11 matches out of those 16 contests. Out of four T20 International series, Hardik helped the Indian team win three. 
<h3>What's the reason behind Hardik's removal as the captain of Team India? </h3>
Meanwhile, according to the news reports of Indian media, the fitness concerns of the 31-year-old was the main reason behind his removal as the captain of the Indian Cricket Team. He has a tendency of getting injured midway through an ICC tournament and then he will directly regain fitness in order to participate in the IPL. 
This didn't go down well with Gambhir and the selectors and this is the main reason why he was stripped off his captaincy duties. The player is currently participating in the T20 International series versus England and he will be playing in the ODI series too. 
He's a part of the Champions Trophy squad of Team India and his good form with both bat &amp; ball will be crucial in the success of the Rohit Sharma-led team in the marquee ICC event of this year. 
The 2013 Champions Trophy winners will be a part of Group - A alongside Fierce-Rivals Pakistan, Asian-Rivals Bangladesh, and Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand. They will be kicking off their 2025 Champions Trophy campaign versus Bangladesh in Dubai.
<h4>Champions Trophy 2025 squad of Team India: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Axar Patel, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav.</h4>
Do Read:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/-pakistan-darr-gaya-pcb-attacked-as-they-are-yet-to-announce-icc-champions-trophy-2025-squad-/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> "Pakistan darr gaya"- PCB attacked as they are yet to announce ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad</a>

Hardik Pandya took India home at the end, India vs Bangladesh, 1st T20i | Image: AFP/Getty Images

Hardik Pandya, once considered as the main contender to lead Team India is not even struggling to get the Vice-captaincy duties of the National Team

Hardik Pandya was considered as the main contender to lead Team India but the appointment of Gautam Gambhir as the head coach has made the situation complicated for the Indian All-Rounder

Why was Hardik Pandya removed as the captain of Team India despite having an excellent record

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Prithvi Shaw did not find any takers as the Mumbai batter went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction. Prithvi, who had a base price of Rs 75 lakh in the auction, was released by Delhi Capitals but he did not attract any bids from the ten franchises.
Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal has said that Prithvi Shaw is misunderstood in many ways but needed a 'jolt' in the form of the IPL 2025 Auction snub. Shaw has been part of the Delhi franchise since returning as the U-19 World Cup winning captain in 2018 and was bought for 1.2 Crores. Ahead of the 2022 auction, the Mumbai batter was retained by DC for Rs. 7.5 Crore but the past few seasons hasn't been great for the 25-year-old.
Speaking to Sports Today, Jindal said that Shaw is a great kid but needed a jolt to get up from his slumber. The DC co-owner feels that Shaw needs to work hard, get back the love of the game and get disciplined. Jindal ended by saying he hopes the Mumbai batter can return back to his best form
Delhi has backed Prithvi Shaw a lot. DC had hoped that he is a powerplay player and would hit 6 boundaries in one over. And he did that too. He hit Shivam Mavi for 6 fours in an over. He had a lot of potential and DC backed him to the hilt. We always thought that if Shaw manages to score, we will win. And we gave him a lot of chances," Kaif told on Jio Cinema.

Prithvi got a lot of chances and teams have now finally moved on, and it is a matter of embarrassment that he did not get a bid for Rs 75 lakh. Maybe now, he finally goes back to basics. Someone like Sarfaraz Khan got into the national team by scoring lots and lots of runs," he concluded.
In the 79 matches he has played, Shaw has scored 1892 runs at an average of 23.95 and a strike-rate of 147.47. He also scored 14 fifties during this time.
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Prithvi shaw is just 25 and has lot of cricket left inside him ,the thing he need that to focus on his fitness and batting weakness. 
If the things goes well, not the next year but shaw will probably get chance to play in IPL this year too,if any team needs replacement for player ,he might be a good to get that place.

Prithvi Shaw Can Might Have Chance To Play IPL this Year ? | TATA IPL 2025

Prithvi Shaw After a successful start of his career getting set back and set back ,but the things is not over yet , Prithvi can be have to focus his fitness,the improved fitness can solve many things for him.

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The MI Emirates produced a clinical display with the bat and the ball, handing the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders a 28-run defeat at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in the Match 14 of International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 on Tuesday, January 21.
MI Emirates got off to a strong start when they were asked to bat first, with openers Muhammad Waseem (38) and Kusal Perera making a strong stand at the top. The Sri Lankan Perera was the first to leave for 23 soon before the powerplay ended, following a 42-run partnership between the two players. Tom Banton entered, and he and Waseem made sure the MI Emirates maintained the run rate.
Banton was out for nine around the halfway point of the innings, while Waseem was out for 38 shortly after. Kieron Pollard replaced skipper Nicholas Pooran, but the seasoned right-hander struggled to get going and was eventually sent out for five by Ali Khan. With just over 6 overs remaining, the score was at 102/4.
Following Dan Mousley's dismissal for six, Romario Shepherd joined his skipper for the innings' last stretch. Jason Holder made a solid 49, but Pooran, who was hitting it cleanly, was almost at his half-century before he fell.
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Shepherd was given more attention in the last few overs as a result. In order to end with an undefeated 38 from 13 deliveries, the powerful right-hander then moved through the gears and hammered three maximums and four boundaries. After slowing down for a few overs in the middle, the MI Emirates eventually reached 186/6.

In second inning with openers Kyle Mayers and Andries Gous attacking the MI Emirates bowlers, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders got off to a fast start. Before Dan Mousley ran him out with a brilliant bit of fielding, Mayers, who hit three sixes, scored 22 off 14 deliveries.
 
The MI Emirates seized control after that, finishing a 39-run partnership in the fourth over in second inning.
Following Joe Clarke's dismissal by Akeal Hosein for three, Romario Shepherd took out Michael-Kyle Pepper for five and Alishan Sharafu for four. The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders were 56/4 at the conclusion of a thrilling Powerplay.
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders were further put under pressure after Waqar Salamkheil dismissed Laurie Evans for seven and Zahoor Khan caught Gous in the deep for thirty-four. Hopes of a recovery were raised when Sunil Narine and Andre Russell were called to the middle and embarked on a half-century stand.
But Narine was caught at cover for 13 in the 18th over, and David Willey was dismissed by Fazalhaq Farooqi in the 19th. The MI Emirates won easily, and Russell, who was still undefeated at 37 from 23 deliveries, was unable to lead his team across the finish line.

players like Romario Shepherd and Nicholas Pooran, the MI Emirates were able to close the gap on the top team to just two points.
Alzarri Joseph and Shepherd each took two wickets to thwart the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders' chase, while four of the MI Emirates' bowlers were in excellent form that evening.
In the whole match Romario Shepherd was the centre of attraction for the crowd with his bowling and batting, although the show was lasser but effective for MI Emirates to build pressure on the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.
MI Emirates beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 28 runs
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MI Emirates 186/6 in 20 overs (Nicholas Pooran 49, Romario Shepherd 38 not out, Muhammad Waseem 38, Jason Holder 2 for 38, Ali Khan 2 for 58)

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 158/9 in 20 overs (Andre Russell 37 not out, Andries Gous 34, Romario Shepherd 2/14, Alzarri Joseph 2/33, Waqar Salamkheil 1/13)

Player of the Match: Romario Shepherd

MI Emirates Beats Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Pooran And Shepherd Shines

In ILT 2025 mi Emirates beats Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 28 runs ,in this match Romario Shepherd and Nicholas Pooran SHines with bat,where Shepherd done a good bowling too.

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Romario Shepherd representing MI Emirates (MIE) Shepherd inning against pacer Ali Khan, hitting 6,4,4,6,6 to help his side to 186/6. He eventually finished with 38 off just 13 deliveries, with four fours and three sixes punctuating his innings.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be delighted to know that their latest recruit, Romario Shepherd, has smashed 26 off the final five deliveries of the final over against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the International T20 (ILT20) in Abu Dhabi on January 21 (Tuesday).

With MI Emirates batting first, Shepherd entered the scene with his team in need of a strong finish. Facing Ali Khan in the last over, the hard-hitting all-rounder smashed an astonishing 26 runs off the final five balls. His innings was a clinic in clean, fearless striking:
The buzz around Romario Shepherd’s IPL prospects has intensified following his stellar performance. With RCB already eyeing impactful players for IPL 2025, Shepherd’s display of brute force and death-over mastery aligns perfectly with the team’s needs. His ability to turn games around in a matter of deliveries makes him a prime contender for the upcoming season.
Shepherd Could be X factor for RCB for lifting the IPL trophy With his batting and bowling and finishing the game at end. 

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Although, earlier Shepherd have some good records in ipl while playing with other team like MUMBAI INDIANS, LUCKNOW SUPER GIANTS and HYDERABAD too.
RCB secured his services in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction for his base price of INR 1.5 crore.

RCB's Shepherd hits 26 runs in last 5 deliveries against Abu dhabi Knight Riders

Romario Shepherd hits 26 runs in last 5 deliveries in ILT against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders,while shepherd performance pump the MI Emirates to victory over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders