With Rohit Sharma being ruled out of the India VS England?test to be played in Edgbaston, Jasprit Bumrah one of the best Indian Bowlershas been handed over the captaincy of the Indian Test Team. It is very rare that we see an Indian bowler captaining the team. Even on the international level, we find it difficult. There have been?only a few successful captains who were bowlers. Imran Khan, Kapil Dev, Daniel Vettori, and Courtney Walsh are a few notable ones. So, here is a look at the other bowlers who have been captain of the Indian test team:?



<h2>1) S Venkat Raghavan was one of the Indian Bowlers and Captain of the Indian Test Team:?</h2>



S Venkat Raghavan was the Captain of the Indian Cricket Team for the first 2 World Cups. He was the one who led the Indian Cricket Team to its first-ever victory in the World Cup. He was a right-arm orthodox, off-break bowler. Raghavan was highly regarded by all the members of his team. He was a strong disciplinarian. He represented India in 57 Test Matches. He also has an engineering degree! He has been honored with the Padma Shri. ?



<h2>2) Bishan Singh Bedi was one of the Indian Bowlers and Captain of the Indian Test Team:?</h2>



Bishan Singh Bedi, the original ?Turbanator? was another bowler who led India in Test Cricket. Very well known for his left-arm spin, BS Bedi was taking wickets by the truck-load in his prime. Because of BS Bedi and his performance at the top level, many domestic Indian legends had to miss out. An example of sheer dominance in the ideal conditions was Bishi Pa! He used to see the ball rip some mud off from the wicket and he knew it was his time to shine. He flighted the ball effectively. &nbsp;



<h2>3) Kapil Dev was Captain of the Indian Test Team:?</h2>



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Kapil Dev and his contribution to Indian Cricket will never be forgotten. The Haryana Hurricane was a leader in the true sense. To get the Cup home in the early days of the sport is an absolute work of art and this is exactly what Kapil Dev did. Dev today inspires a million. The story of the 1983 team gives goosebumps to the audience and Kapil was the hero of this movie. He was a megastar and made Indians realize that we are meant for the global stage. He played 131 games for India. ?



<h2>4) Anil Kumble was Captain of the Indian Test Team:?</h2>



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Anil Kumble is the greatest match-winner that India produced as claimed by Gautam Gambhir. Jumbo, as he was called by his fellow mates, also led the Indian test team before MS Dhoni stepped in as captain. Anil was a leader always. His performance with a broken jaw, his 10 wickets in an innings, and his performance overall speak volumes of the determination and the qualities that he possesses. He played 132 test matches for the Indian Test Team. ?



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Indian Bowlers: A look at Other 4 Bowlers who Have Captained the Indian Test Team. ?

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On day 2 of the 5th Rescheduled Test Match of the India Tour of England 2021, Jasprit Bumrah created history. He created history with the bat. Bumrah scored 35 runs in one over from Stuart Broad! This makes the over, the most expensive over in test cricket history. Stuart Broad seems to have a problem with Punjabi batters. This is not the first time an Indian has wacked him for 35 or 36 runs in an over! Remember rockstar Yuvraj Singh tonking Broad for 36 runs! Here is an in-depth look at the same:?



<h2>Jasprit Bumrah scores 35 runs from one over of Stuart Broad:&nbsp;</h2>



After Rishabh Pant made the Englishmen chase leather-like never before on Day 1, it was time for the Indian tail to wag. Ravindra Jadeja scored the 3rd century of his international career. The next man into bat was Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah and his batting skills have been improving over the years. He was facing Stuart Broad in the penultimate over of the Indian innings. This was the over that is going to be written in history. ?



Bumrah hit Broad for 2 sixes (one of which came off a no-ball). He also hit 4 boundaries and took a single on the last ball. All of this was accompanied by 5-wides on one of the deliveries. Bumrah cumulatively gathered 35 runs in this one over. He now holds the record for scoring the most runs in one over in Test History. The 83rd over of the Indian innings went as follows:&nbsp;



<ul><li>1) the First ball was a boundary down to the fine leg?</li><li>2) A bouncer bowled too short, 5 wides for India.?</li><li>3) No Ball, Broad oversteps and bowls short, top-edge flies over the keeper for a six. ?</li><li>4) Almost a six but the ball landed just short of the fence over mid-on. It was a juicy full toss.?</li><li>5) Inside edge goes for 4.?</li><li>6) Short ball hit towards deep mid-wicket for 4. ?</li><li>7) A ball down towards the leg side, Bumrah clubbed the ball for a six over long-leg.?</li><li>8) 1 run of the last ball. ?</li></ul>



<h2>India ends with 416 runs:?</h2>



With the help of Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja and the heroics of Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian Team managed to score 416 runs in the first innings. Here are the brief scores from the first innings:&nbsp;



Indian Team: 416/10.&nbsp;



Rishabh Pant: 146 runs of 111 balls&nbsp;



Ravindra Jadeja: 104 runs of 194 balls.&nbsp;



James Anderson: 5/60.?



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Jasprit Bumrah Scores 35 of One Over from Stuart Broad. Most Expensive Over in Test Cricket!

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IND vs ENG Test: Most Runs Scored by a Player in India vs England Test: The much-awaited and talked about India vs England test series is just around the corner. The five-match long format series is set to get underway on January 25 in Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The preparations in the England camp have already begun while the Indian side is yet to begin.



The England squad bound for a test series in India is currently training in Abu Dhabi and has surprisingly opted to not play the practice match ahead of the series. They will arrive in India just three days before the first test in Hyderabad.



Meanwhile, the Indian squad has been intimated to regroup in Hyderabad on January 20. The Indian squad will immediately undergo a couple of net sessions and a four-day practice game in Hyderabad.



While the five-match test series will bring multiple battles in itself between the players of the two sides, one of the key battles will be between Virat Kohli and Joe Root, who will be chasing Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record. 



The two legendary red-ball players will eye securing the top spot in the list of most runs scored by a player in the India vs England test. Currently, Sachin Tendulkar tops the chart with 2,535 runs against England in 53 innings.



Former England captain Joe Root is placed just below Sachin Tendulkar with 2526 runs in 45 innings while Virat Kohli is placed fifth in the chart with 1991 runs in 50 innings.



It is noteworthy that Joe Root has also scored the most number of centuries during the India vs England test series over the years. The English batter has nine tons to his name against India, which is two more than Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Alastair Cook and four more than Virat Kohli.



During the last England tour of India in 2021, Joe Root remained the pick of the batters as he topped the most runs chart in the four-match test series. Root muscled 368 runs in eight innings at an average of 46.00 which included a double-century innings of 218 runs. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli could only score 172 runs in six innings across 4 test matches at a modest average of 28.67.



Below is the complete detail of the players with the most runs during the India vs England test series over the years:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs ENG Test: Most Runs Scored in India vs England Test</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>S No</td><td>Player?</td><td>Runs Scored</td><td>Innings</td><td>Matches</td><td>Average</td><td>100s</td></tr><tr><td>01</td><td>Sachin Tendulkar</td><td>2535</td><td>53</td><td>32</td><td>51.73</td><td>07</td></tr><tr><td>02</td><td>Joe Root</td><td>2526*</td><td>45</td><td>25</td><td>63.15</td><td>09</td></tr><tr><td>03</td><td>Sunil Gavaskar</td><td>2483</td><td>67</td><td>38</td><td>38.20</td><td>04</td></tr><tr><td>04</td><td>Alaster Cook</td><td>2431</td><td>54</td><td>30</td><td>47.66</td><td>07</td></tr><tr><td>05</td><td>Virat Kohli</td><td>1991*</td><td>50</td><td>28</td><td>42.36</td><td>05</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">*Active Players.</figcaption></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs ENG Test: Other Records for Virat Kohli</h2>



In additional records, Virat Kohli will aim to complete 2000 runs against England in test matches. The batter is just 9 runs short of completing the milestone. Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar are the only two Indian batters to score more than 2000 runs against England in test matches so far. Virat Kohli would become the third Indian batter to do so.



The 35-year-old batter is also 544 runs shy of becoming India's highest run-getter against England in test format. Sachin Tendulkar, currently, holds the crown with 2535 runs against England. 



Kohli will also eye to complete 9000 runs in his test career. He is just 152 runs away from achieving the milestone of 9000 test runs.



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IND vs ENG Test: Virat Kohli, Joe Root to break Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record, Most Runs Scored by a Player in India vs England Test

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IND vs ENG: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on January 22 confirmed that Virat Kohli has pulled out of the first two test matches between India and England for personal reasons. The batter will not be available for selection in the first two games against England, which begins on January 25 and February 02 respectively.



While Virat Kohli's absence can be seen as a massive blow to the team, it can also be a blessing in disguise for the players, who were earlier overlooked during the squad selection.



The BCCI is set to announce a replacement player soon.



It is impossible to find a perfect replacement player for Virat Kohli from the Indian setup. Still, the BCCI would love to get someone who can take up the responsibility of number 4 immediately.



Virat Kohli was due to complete 2000 runs against England in the upcoming test, as he was just nine runs short of completing the milestone. He would be the only 3rd Indian batter to score more than 2000 runs in test games against England.



Below is the list of 3 Players who can replace Virat Kohli in the Indian side during the India vs England test matches:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3 Players who can replace Virat Kohli for India vs England Test</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Rajat Patidar</h3>



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Madhya Pradesh batter Rajat Patidar appears to be one of the frontrunners to replace Virat Kohli for the 1st two test matches against England. The batter generally plays at number 4 for his side in Ranji Trophy games and has also been included in the India A squad to face the England Lions.



Patidar has already made a name for himself by scoring big in the last two Ranji Trophy seasons. While he scored 658 runs in the 2021-22 season, his run ended after scoring 565 runs in the last season.



Talking about his overall First Class stats, the batter has scored 4000 runs in 93 innings for his side at an average of 45.97. Patidar has notched up 12 centuries and 22 half-centuries on his way to 4000 FC runs.



Moreover, to add to his records, Rajat Patidar has also plundered a century while opening the innings against England Lions during a Tour Match in Ahmedabad.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cheteshwar Pujara</h3>



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Although veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara has been sidelined following his poor run in the World Test Championship 2023, he can still storm back into the side after Virat Kohli marks his absence for the first two games against England.



To advocate for his comeback, Cheteshwar Pujara has amassed 444 runs in the ongoing Ranji Trophy for his team Saurashtra. The 35-year-old batter has plundered an unbeaten double ton along with a half-century for his side.



The Indian side will need someone who binds the top order with the middle order, the role which Virat Kohli does, and Pujara can be a worthy replacement if the BCCI makes up its mind to call the veteran.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Abhimanyu Eshwaran</h3>



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Abhimanyu Eshwaran is currently leading the India A against England Lions in the tour game. The batter has featured in the Indian test setup for the last two years but hasn't made his debut yet. 



He was part of India's red-ball setup during the recent South Africa tour but got dropped for the upcoming test series against England. The Uttar Pradesh batter can earn another India call-up as a replacement for Virat Kohli.



Abhimanyu has loads of first-class experience under his belt. With over 6500 runs in the FC after playing 155 innings at an impressive average of 46.40, Eshwaran holds a proper chance to storm into the Indian side and mark his debut.



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IND vs ENG: Cheteshwar Pujara to RETURN, 3 Players who can replace Virat Kohli for India vs England test

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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.



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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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ICC WTC Points Table: The stage is all set for the 5th and last contest of the five-match test series in the England Tour of India 2024. The hosts India are set to lock horns against visitors England in the 5th test in one of the best picturesque venues HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala, and this encounter is crucial for Team India keeping WTC standings in view. Here is the ICC WTC Points Table Updated before the IND vs ENG 5th test.



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India have already won the test series even though they were on the losing corner in the first Test of the series. The well-planned combination of resilience and persistence from the Indian squad was the key against the indomitable England Cricket team.



Ben Stokes found confidence in his team's improvement throughout this lengthy five-Test series, which began in the southern region of the nation in late January. His team had different expectations coming into India, was inexperienced, and had a moniker Bazball hanging over their necks.



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In the historical setting of India, it is not unusual to begin a series with a loss and win it. In terms of perspective, Rohit Sharma had the luxury of looking back on a challenging yet fruitful series and labeling it as one of his team's "comebacks" as he has done now following the Hyderabad Test defeat. On the other hand, the graph showed a different direction for England.



India will again look towards young faces like Jaiswal, Jurel, Sarfaraz, and others as they have looked promising in the series. The good news for India in the final test is that Jasprit Bumrah is back in the squad. 



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Indian Squad for 5th test: Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (WK), KS Bharat (WK), Devdutt Padikkal, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep.



England have carried out their recently acquired tradition of announcing their playing 11 a day before the match starts and Ollie Robinson made the way in for Mark Wood for the final test match of the series. They have chose to stick with the two spinners and two pacers concept which wasn't looking very effective in the fourth test. Below is the England's announced Playing 11:



England's announced Playing 11: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (C) Ben Foakes (WK), Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, James Anderson, Shoaib Bashir.



Let's Take a look at the ICC WTC Points Table Updated before the IND vs ENG 5th test:



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India are leading the ICC WTC Points Table with a winning percentage of 64.58. They have played 8 test matches till now and have 62 points in their bag with 5 wins and 2 unfortunate losses. 



Following India, New Zealand hold the second position with a 60% PCT Points. They have played just 5 matches and have won three out of those and Australia are just behind them with 59% PCT after 11 matches. 



England are eighth in the WTC Points table with just three wins over 9 matches played. They have suffered 5 losses and managed a draw. They have a 19.44% PCT Points. 



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="wtc-points-table-2024">WTC Points Table 2024</h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>NO.</th><th>TEAM</th><th>PLAYED</th><th>Point %</th><th>WON</th><th>LOST</th><th>DRAW</th><th>POINTS</th><th>DEDUCTIONS</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>INDIA</td><td>8</td><td>64.58</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>62</td><td>-2</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>NEW ZEALAND</td><td>5</td><td>60.00</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>36</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>11</td><td>59.09</td><td>7</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>78</td><td>-10</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>BANGLADESH</td><td>2</td><td>50.00</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>PAKISTAN</td><td>5</td><td>36.66</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>22</td><td>-2</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>WEST INDIES</td><td>4</td><td>33.33</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>16</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td>4</td><td>25.00</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>9</td><td>19.44</td><td>3</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>21</td><td>-19</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>SRI LANKA</td><td>2</td><td>00.00</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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ICC WTC Points Table Updated before IND vs ENG 5th Test | Can India Consolidate Their First Spot? | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25

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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

RCB's Shepherd Hits 26 Runs In Last 5 Deliveries Against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

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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.