India?s Playing11 for ODIs and T20Is against Sri Lanka named by Harsha Bhogle.



India?s renowned commentator Harsha Bhogle names his best possible picks in the playing11 against Sri Lanka in July. India will field two teams simultaneously where the senior players will be in England while the second string squad will tour Sri Lanka for the 3 ODIs and as many T20I games.



The second string Indian squad will miss the hefty names with the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah and others.



Veteran commentator Harsha Bhogle said that despite playing without the big names, India can still field a formidable squad that can thrash Sri Lanka in their own soil.



In the video of Cricbuzz, Harsha Bhogle put up his two lineups for the ODI and T20I series against Sri Lanka.



Bhogle picked Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan as the opener of both sides. The duo of Delhi Capitals (DC) did wonders in the IPL 2021 and are in good form.



Talking about number three, four and five, Harsha picked Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson and Manish Pandey as his first choice picks.



Mumbai Indians (MI) batsman Suryakumar Yadav is certainly going to get his ticket for the Sri Lanka tour. His exploits in the IPL over the last couple of years has got him his maiden T20I call up and is going strong.



Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson also finds his place in Bhogle?s playing 11. Samson did play some of the impressive knocks in the Vivo IPL 2021 and took his team over the line. He will keep the wickets for the Indian team.?



Manish Pandey despite scoring good runs did not enjoy his outing in the now-suspended IPL season fourteen. Pandey was dropped from the side as his strike rate did not match the team?s requirement.



Bhogle named the all-rounder brother duo Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya next. Notably, Hardik did not pick the ball in the IPL 2021 however his elder brother Krunal was impressive with both willow and ball in hand.



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Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal have found their place together in Harsha?s playing11. Both the spinners had a sensational run together when they played for India. However, both of them didn't have a memorable IPL season.?



Picking the pacers for the team, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Deepak Chahar are picked. Bhuvi had an impressive comeback series against England while Deepak Chahar picked up two four wickets in IPL 2021.



There is not much difference in the playing11 of ODI and T20Is. The commentator replaced Manish Pandey with Rahul Tewatia while Varun Chakravarthy and Rahul Chahar are introduced as the spinners.



<h2>Here is the complete Playing11 named by Harsha Bhogle for Sri Lanka tour:</h2>



ODI Playing11: Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Deepak Chahar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar.



T20Is Playing11: Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Rahul Tewatia, Deepak Chahar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Varun Chakravarthy, Rahul Chahar/Yuzvendra Chahal



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India?s Playing11 for ODIs and T20Is against Sri Lanka named by Harsha Bhogle

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Kuldeep Yadav is hopeful to get a chance in India?s Sri Lanka tour in July.



Indian Chinaman spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who had a drastic downfall over the last year, is hopeful to get a chance in the Sri Lanka tour wherein the second-string India team will go in the absence of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma.



The spinner is in and out of the Indian squad and is having a forgetful time as he was earlier dropped from India?s Test squad due to multiple failures and poor performances.?



The left-arm spinner once performed sensationally and thrived under MS Dhoni during his early days and became India?s all-format player, however, his run under Virat Kohli has not been to his likings. The situations have now deteriorated to such an extent that he is now out of favour.



Yadav is disappointed for not making it to India?s ICC World Test Championship squad and the subsequent England-India five games test series.



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"I am disappointed not to be part of the Indian team because I wanted to go and perform and contribute to the team's win. These things happen, yes you are sad, but at the same time you are ready to perform in the next opportunity," said Yadav.



With senior cricketers getting engaged in the ICC WTC Final, Kuldeep Yadav is positive to get a slot in the second string Indian squad that will tour Sri Lanka for limited overs series.



"I didn't go there, so hopefully I will go to Sri Lanka and get the chance to perform there. Cricket should continue happening, every player is sad when he is not in the team, everyone wants to remain in the team but sometimes the situation is such that you are not part of the team," added Kuldeep Yadav.



The 26-years old cricketer believes that with the cricket India has played in the last three-four years, the Virat Kohli led India is better placed against Kane Williamson led New Zealand.



"The sort of cricket we are playing for the last three-four years and the positive atmosphere in the team, even when we play away we treat it as a home series, the way the team played in Australia and then against England, I feel we should and we will win," said Yadav.



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Kuldeep Yadav is hopeful to get a chance in India?s Sri Lanka tour in July

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India?s squad for the Sri Lanka tour, Shikhar Dhawan to lead the outfit.



The all India Senior Selection Committee on Thursday has announced a strong 20-men strong Indian squad for the tour of Sri Lanka which will begin in July. The tour will mark the absence of multiple senior players including the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Shami.



The southpaw Shikhar Dhawan is given the reins of the young Indian side that will tour Sri Lanka for three ODIs and as many T20Is.



Ace pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been named Shikhar Dhawan?s deputy for the tour.



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The One Day Internationals will embark on the beginning of the tour with three ODIs scheduled to be held on July 13, 16 and 18 followed by the T20Is on July 21, 23 and 25.



The board has given maiden international call-ups to six young cricketers - Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Krishnappa Gowtham, Chetan Sakariya, Varun Chakravarthy, and Nitish Rana.



The selection committee has also named five net bowlers for the tour in - Ishan Porel, Sandeep Warrier, Arshdeep Singh, Sai Kishore, Simarjeet Singh.



<h2>India's squad for Sri Lanka tour:</h2>



India Squad: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prithvi Shaw, Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suryakumar Yadav, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Rana, Ishan Kishan (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Yuzvendra Chahal, Rahul Chahar, K Gowtham, Krunal Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Bhuvneshwar Kumar (vc), Deepak Chahar, Navdeep Saini, Chetan Sakariya.



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India?s squad for the Sri Lanka tour, Shikhar Dhawan to lead the outfit.

India?s squad for the Sri Lanka tour, Shikhar Dhawan to lead the outfit

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Rahul Dravid made sure each player gets a game to play in his ?A? tours as a coach.



Former Indian skipper and current National Cricket Academy (NCA) director Rahul Dravid said that he made sure every guy in the squad gets a game when he tours with him in U-19 and A level games.



Dravid is enormously credited for filling all the dots in young player?s armoury and nurturing them to become world-class cricketer. Players like Prithvi Shaw, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan etc have all played under him from their U19 levels and A levels and are one of the top cricketers for India.



Although, Dravid is no longer the coach of any Indian side as he took up the directors position at NCA Bangalore back in 2019, however, he will coach Shikhar Dhawan led the Indian side which will tour Sri Lanka in the month of July.



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A second string Indian team is picked for three games ODI series and as many games T20I series against Sri lanka, starting July 13.



"I tell them upfront, if you come on an A tour with me, you will not leave here without playing a game. I?ve had that personal experience myself as a kid: going on an A tour and not getting an opportunity to play is terrible,? Dravid ESPNcricinfo?s ?The Cricket Monthly?.



?You?ve done well, you scored 700-800 runs, you go, and you don?t get a chance to show what you?re good at. And then you?re back to square one from the selectors? point of view, because the next season you have to score those 800 runs again.



?It is not easy to do that, so there is no guarantee you?ll get a chance again. So you tell people upfront: this is the best 15 and we are playing them. This is not about the supposed best XI. At U-19, we make five-six changes between games if we can,? he said.



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Rahul Dravid made sure each player gets a game to play in his ?A? tours as a coach

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India tour to Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan is up for the challenge as India flies to Sri Lanka.



India tour to Sri Lanka: Senior Indian southpaw Shikhar Dhawan said he is up for the challenge as he walks out in his maiden senior match as a captain in island nation Sri Lanka. The skipper is confident enough to pull off the things quite nicely in the upcoming tour.



India and Sri Lanka are scheduled to play in three ODIs and as many T20I games in the tour.



The visitors will have the services of Rahul Dravid as a head coach for the tour which marks the absence of the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and coach Ravi Shastri. The senior Indian outfit is currently touring England for the upcoming five games Test Series against England, starting August 4.



The new skipper, Dhawan said that the two weeks quarantine time has helped the guys to get better bonding and are really jamming well.



?This is a very good team. There is positivity, confidence in our team and everybody is confident that we will do well. There is a lot of excitement,? Dhawan said at the virtual press conference in the presence of tour head coach Rahul Dravid.



He further stated that the games will bring new opportunities for the young guns to showcase their talent and come into the eyes.



?It is a new challenge but at the same time it is a great opportunity for all of us to show our talent. Everybody is waiting (for the tour to begin),? he added.



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Senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who wasn't picked for the England tour, will be Dhawan?s deputy for the tour of Sri Lanka.



The selectors named a 20 men squad for the tour which consists of as many as six uncapped cricketers.



The likes of Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Nitish Rana, K Gowtham, Chetan Sakariya and Varun Chakravarthy will look to leave a strong mark in their debut series.



The 35 years old skipper said that his main focus right now is to create a positive environment in the bubble and bring the best out of his players.



?It is a great honour for me to be the captain of the Indian team and looking forward to it. At the same time, as a team, we are working with Rahul ?Bhaiya? (Rahul Dravid).



I have played under his coaching once for India A, so I feel that we guys sync together, the support staff and the team and we are looking forward to this series,? he added.



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India tour to Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan is up for the challenge as India flies to Sri Lanka

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India vs Sri Lanka: Not Possible to give a chance to every player in the Sri Lanka tour: Rahul Dravid.



India vs Sri Lanka: As India boards a flight for the island nation Sri Lanka, head coach Rahul Dravid declines all the assumptions of giving opportunities to every player in the Sri Lanka tour.



Dravid, who will be the head coach of the second-string Indian team for the Sri Lanka tour, said it is unrealistic to give chances to each and every young player selected for the tour as they look to seal their spot for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2021.



??I think it?s probably going to be unrealistic to expect us in a short tour like this with three games, or three one-dayers to give everyone an opportunity?and the selectors will be there as well," Dravid declared in the pre-departure press conference.



Among all the players, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson and Ishant Kishan are the most probable ones who will go bonkers to get a place in the World Cup squad.



The tour of the island nation will begin on July 13 with ODI games followed by the T20Is.



The NCA chief said that the primary goal in front of us is to win the series.



?There are a lot of people in this squad who are pushing for places or looking to cement their places in the World Cup coming up, but I think the key goal of everyone in the squad and in the team?is to try and win the series," the former India captain said.



Team India has just three T20I games before the marquee ICC T20 World Cup to explore options.



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?I am sure that you know the selectors and management would have a pretty fair idea by now as to what is the kind of squad that they are looking for."



The former skipper further said that a couple of players will get the opportunities in the tour for whom the selectors and management will be looking forward and can fill up the remaining places in the World Cup squad.



?There is an opportunity for maybe one or two places that, maybe, the team management or the selectors might be looking for, spots that they might want to fill, and give them a few more options," he said.



He also revealed that a few selectors will be travelling with the team to the Sri Lanka tour and will watch the whole process.



?There would be a couple of selectors who would be travelling with us. Once we get there we will be interacting with them and see what they are thinking," he said.



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India vs Sri Lanka: Not Possible to give a chance to every player in the Sri Lanka tour: Rahul Dravid.

India vs Sri Lanka: Not Possible to give a chance to every player in the Sri Lanka tour: Rahul Dravid

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SLvsIND: A more confident me will be there in the Sri Lanka Series: Yuzvendra Chahal.



SLvsIND: Working on his variations and angles, a more confident Yuzvendra Chahal is on the way for upcoming India vs Sri Lanka limited-overs series, says the cricketer himself during the recent virtual press conference.



Chahal, who was India?s go-to bowler until the 2019 ODI World Cup, has not played a single ODI match since the last Australia series. Moreover, he was demoted from Grade B to Grade C in his annual contracts from the BCCI.



Talking about his preparedness for the limited-over series against Sri Lanka, Chahal replied:



"I've a couple of variations and I'm focusing on that only, not using other deliveries. You will see a more confident Yuzi in this series. I'm just working on my angles and in general trying to bowl more."



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The leggie was a vital cog in the white ball but has played only five ODI matches since the last ODI World Cup. To make things worse, he was benched for the complete India-England three matches ODI series.



Chahal surely didn't have the best of his time in the recent past and talking about that, he said:



"My performance - I don't think it was a dip [in form] or anything," Chahal said ahead of the Sri Lanka ODI series. "You can't perform in every match. I will try my level best. This series is very important to me.



"I keep having conversations with the bowling coach.?



The 30-years old cricketer aims at booking his slot for the upcoming T20 World Cup, which will be held in the UAE and Oman.



The Sri Lanka series will be important to him as it can assure him of his place in the World Cup squad for India.



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SLvsIND: A more confident me will be there in the Sri Lanka Series: Yuzvendra Chahal

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SLvsIND: India is not fielding a B team against Sri Lanka in ODIs and T20Is: Arvinda de Silva.



SLvsIND: Following the heat sparked by former Sri Lankan cricketer Arjuna Ranatunga referring to the Indian team travelling to Sri Lanka as a B-team, Arvinda de Silva, his former Sri Lanka teammate, has opposed the stance of Ranatunga.



Silva said there are no reasons why Sri Lanka should underestimate this Indian team. With the enormous talent pool and brilliant cricketers, this team will be hard to defeat by Sri Lanka.



?There is no way we can call this as a second-string Indian side. India has enormous talent and this side is as good as any. In fact, it will be a challenge for us to beat this Indian team,? said Arvindra de Silva in a recent media session.



?We can take an enormous amount of confidence going into the T20 World Cup 2021 if we can beat India.?



The ICC T20 World Cup 2021 is slated to be held in the UAE and Oman, starting October 17, two days after the final of the Indian Premier League 2021.



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India due to pandemic reasons is fielding two teams simultaneously. The senior one led by Virat Kohli is in England for the upcoming five matches test leg, starting August 4 while the second led by Shikhar Dhawan is touring Sri Lanka for three matches ODI and as many games T20I series.



De Silva believes that the plan with which India is moving forward could be a future during these dire times due to pandemic.



?Bubble life is very challenging for the players. It takes a toll mentally. So it is not only India but other countries too are rotating their players to give them time to spend with their families. I believe fielding two teams could be a future of international cricket,? added the former cricketer.



He added that the country?s cricket board is trying to convince Mahela Jayawardene to take up the coaching role for the U19 level, just like India did with Rahul Dravid.



?Rahul Dravid has instilled knowledge and strategy in them. Similarly, we have been trying to convince Mahela Jayawardene to take up the role of SL-U19 couch but couldn?t find any success.?



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SLvsIND: India is not fielding a B team against Sri Lanka in ODIs and T20Is: Arvinda de Silva

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IND vs SL 2021: Youngsters will carry their IPL momentum to Sri Lanka: Bhuvneshwar Kumar.



IND vs SL 2021: Team India?s ace pacer and Shikhar Dhawan?s deputy Bhuvneshwar Kumar reckons that the youngsters have the requisite confidence and experience to do well in India?s vs Sri Lanka series, all thanks to the IPL.



Team India?s so-called second-string team consists of as many as half a dozen uncapped players, who performed well in the suspended IPL 2021 and got their maiden ticket to play at international levels.



The likes of Devdutt Padikkal, Krishnappa Gowtham, Nitish Rana, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Chetan Sakariya and Varun Chakravarthy are on their maiden appearances in the Sri Lanka tour which consists of three ODIs and as many T20Is.



Bhuvneshwar Kumar in Star Sports show ?Follow the Blues? said all the young players are having experience of IPL where they compete alongside big international stars and are confident.



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IND vs SL 2021: Youngsters will carry their IPL momentum to Sri Lanka: Bhuvneshwar Kumar.



?We have good players and they have experience of IPL, they are young but they have experience of IPL, playing T20 for so many years and they have done well for their teams. So, it will be beneficial for the team that they will carry the confidence of IPL and they are young and talented,? said Bhuvneshwar while featuring on a show for Star Sports.



The senior pacer has been amongst the injuries that refrained him from participating in the cricket games for over a year.



Kumar made his comeback in the last England series, earlier this year, and started playing domestic matches to remain fit and motivated.



?When I was almost recovered, domestic cricket was going on as well. So my focus was to get fit and make a comeback and then I started the preparation for the match.



He further mentioned that the domestic matches helped him perform in the England series following which he earned the ICC Player of the Month Award for the month of March.



?Before the England series, I played domestic cricket, so that it helps me get the required match practice. One shouldn?t take things lightly, while playing domestic cricket, and that kept me motivated to play for India and to stay fit,? he asserted.



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IND vs SL 2021: Youngsters will carry their IPL momentum to Sri Lanka: Bhuvneshwar Kumar

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SLvsIND 2nd T20I: Hardik Pandya, Shaw, Devdutt Padikkal isolated, will not play 2nd T20I.



SLvsIND 2nd T20I: In a very unfortunate incident for the Indian team ahead of the 2nd T20I, eight prominent players of the Indian squad have been isolated and will not take part in the last two T20I matches. The news rolled out after Indian all-rounder Krunal Pandya, on Tuesday, tested covid positive, hours before the start of the 2nd T20I.



BCCI and SLC informed that the series will go ahead as planned with just the delay of one day for the last two remaining T20Is, which means, 2nd T20I will be held on 28th July while the last T20I will be held on 29th July.



The report from BCCI and SLC also revealed that eight players of the Indian squad have come in contact with Krunal Pandya, who has been tested covid positive. Although all the eight close contacts have returned negative, all of them will not feature in the 2nd T20I and are isolated until the further call.



The eight contacted players include Prithvi Shaw, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Devdutt Padikkal, Ishan Kishan, Krishnappa Gowtham and two other unnamed members of the Indian squad.



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The sources claimed that all aforementioned cricketers will be again tested during the second T20I match.



?Both teams will be retested in the morning. Few of the Indian cricketers are in complete isolation and they will not play any further part in the series. We at SLC are all monitoring the situation. We are sure today?s match will go ahead?, confirmed the SLC Source.



It is noteworthy that Prithvi Shaw and Suryakumar Yadav, who are in strict isolation, have been named in India?s complete test squad for the England series, starting August 4. Both the cricketers will have to return negative multiple times in order to board a flight to the UK and join the Indian squad.



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SLvsIND 2nd T20I Hardik Pandya, Shaw, Devdutt Padikkal isolated, will not play 2nd T20I

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Australia has suffered a massive blow ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. As per the reports in ESPNCricinfo, it is learned that captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are all set to be ruled out of the tournament, which will begin on 19th February. 
Pat Cummins suffered an ankle injury during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 and missed the ongoing Test tour to injury due to the same and also the birth of his second child. The fast bowler since then has been out of action and hasn't resumed any kind of bowling. 
Pat Cummins hasn't gained his full fitness and it is highly likely that he will be missing the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This will be a massive blow as not only will they miss the quality bowler but also the captain, who took them to win the ICC World Cup 2023. 
In the absence of Pat Cummins, Australia is likely to give the leadership role to either Travis Head or Steve Smith. The latter has been leading the team in the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka, and under his leadership, Australia won the first game of the series by a massive margin. 
The development was confirmed by Australia head coach Andrew McDonald, saying that Pat Cummins is highly likely to be unavailable. He also talked about giving leadership roles to Steve Smith and Travis Head. Speaking to SEN, he said:
"Pat Cummins hasn't been able to resume any type of bowling so he's heavily unlikely, so that would mean that we do need a captain. Steve Smith and Travis Head are the two that we've been having conversations with while we've been building out that Champions Trophy team along with Pat back home. They'll be the two that we look at for that leadership post." 
<h2>Josh Hazlewood is expected to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
Apart from Pat Cummins, star pacer Josh Hazlewood also is expected to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The fast bowler is battling with a hip issue, which he faced in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He, too, hasn't bowled since then and is against time to recover. 
His absence could be a big blow as well as he has been one of the consistent players for the team. Pat Cummins, along with Hazlewood, are now among the three Australia players to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Earlier, Mitchell Marsh was ruled out of the tournament.
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Australia has suffered a massive blow ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

As per the reports in ESPNCricinfo, it is learned that captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are all set to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Massive blow for Australia! Pat Cummins and star pacer ruled out of the tournament

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In today's world, there is hardly any youth who does not know Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo is not just famous for football but is also considered an inspiration. He is one of the richest footballers and a billionaire. His garage is filled with luxury cars. <o:p></o:p>
On this special occasion of Cristiano Ronaldo birthday, we have brought you details of his car collection along with information about some of his major achievements. So, let's begin today's article.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday - Top 5 Expensive Cars<o:p></o:p></h2>
The first car in Cristiano Ronaldo's garage is the Bugatti Centodieci, which costs £9 million. This hypercar is extremely rare, with only 10 units produced globally. It features a highly powerful engine capable of reaching top speeds. This car is a perfect blend of luxury and performance and is one of Ronaldo's prized possessions.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Bugatti Chiron<o:p></o:p></h3>
The second rare car in his garage is the Bugatti Chiron, valued at €2 million. Known for its speed and engine excellence, this is another high-performance vehicle owned by Ronaldo.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">McLaren Senna<o:p></o:p></h3>
The third car, which is both powerful and expensive, is the McLaren Senna, priced at €1 million. Designed for both road and track use, this car is named after the legendary Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna. It is an exceptional vehicle in Ronaldo's collection.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Ferrari F12 TDF<o:p></o:p></h3>
The fourth car in Ronaldo’s garage is the Ferrari F12 TDF. This is a limited edition car, produced in very small numbers worldwide. It is celebrated for its powerful engine and is a favorite among car enthusiasts.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Rolls-Royce Cullinan<o:p></o:p></h3>
The fifth car, which makes Cristiano Ronaldos birthday even more special, is the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Known for its luxury and comfort, this car offers a rare combination of performance and a lavish driving experience.<o:p></o:p>
Cristiano Ronaldo birthday special car collection is truly exciting and amazing. Apart from these, he owns many more cars, but today, on this special occasion, we have highlighted only five of them. Each of these cars represents a significant financial investment, showcasing Ronaldo’s immense love for cars and the luxurious lifestyle he leads.<o:p></o:p>
Recently, Samay appeared in Kaun Banega Crorepati, where he did comedy with Indian legend Amitabh Bachchan. A special influencer episode of the show featured other famous YouTubers and comedians like Bhuvan Bam and Tanmay Bhat.<o:p></o:p>
<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Samay’s journey from printing engineering to stand-up comedy has been quite inspiring. His life is full of humor, and he is an incredibly talented comedian. Watching his videos can instantly lift your mood, as his natural humor connects with millions of people in India.

In today's world, there is hardly any youth who does not know Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo is not just famous for football but is also considered an inspiration. He is one of the richest footballers and a billionaire. His garage is filled with luxury cars. 

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday, Top 5 Luxury Cars Owned By Ronaldo Will Amaze You

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday: Top 5 Luxury Cars Owned By Ronaldo Will Amaze To You

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IND vs ENG 1st ODI: The ODI series between India and England, the two powerhouse teams, will commence on February 6 with the first ODI at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. As the two big guns prepare to take on each other, all eyes will be on the thrilling individual battle that can shape the series. 
This high-stakes encounter promises some intense face-offs between world-class players. With the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma at the top order of India and Jos Buttler and Joe Root for England, the series is going to be tough for bowlers and the stakes are high for the contest. Let's take a closer look at the key player battles to watch out for in IND vs ENG 1st ODI:
<h2>Key Player Battles to Watch Out For in IND vs ENG 1st ODI</h2>
<h3>1- Rohit Sharma vs Jofra Archer</h3>
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has been struggling with form in recent times, particularly against pace. His vulnerability around the off-stump was exposed during the Test series against Australia, where he repeatedly fell to deliveries in that channel. The trend continued in his only Ranji Trophy appearance, where he failed in both innings against similar deliveries. Additionally, short-pitched bowling is emerging as another concern, making him a prime target for England’s pace spearhead, Jofra Archer.
Archer has already enjoyed success against Rohit in the T20 format, dismissing him three times in just 29 deliveries while conceding only 23 runs. This translates to an impressive strike rate of under 10 balls per wicket against the Indian captain. However, Rohit is known for his ability to adapt quickly to different conditions, and he has proven his resilience time and again. If he can counter Archer’s pace and movement, this battle could be a defining one in the first ODI.
<h3>2- Virat Kohli vs Brydon Carse/Gus Atkinson</h3>
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With only one of Brydon Carse or Gus Atkinson likely to feature in England’s playing XI, whoever gets the nod will have a crucial role to play against Virat Kohli. Both pacers possess the skill set needed to challenge the modern master of white-ball cricket, especially around his well-documented weakness outside the off-stump. During the Test series against Australia, Kohli repeatedly fell to deliveries in the fifth-stump channel, edging behind—a vulnerability that Atkinson and Carse have the accuracy to exploit.
Unlike express pacers like Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, who rely on raw speed, Atkinson and Carse focus more on control and precision. This makes them an even bigger threat to Kohli early in his innings, as they can keep him guessing with disciplined lines. While there aren’t many head-to-head statistics available for this contest, the impact of this battle could be significant in shaping the match’s outcome.
<h3>3- Jos Buttler vs Mohammed Shami</h3>
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Jos Buttler, one of England’s most recognized cricketers in India, has been in fine form recently. A well-rounded and technically sound batter, he has very few weaknesses that bowlers have successfully exploited. However, if there is one bowler who could trouble him, it is India’s seasoned pacer, Mohammed Shami.
Shami holds a statistical edge over Buttler in ODIs, having dismissed him five times in just 67 deliveries. While Buttler has managed to score 57 runs off those balls, Shami’s ability to generate movement and maintain a probing line makes him a serious threat. With his knack for producing sharp seam movement and late swing, Shami will look to unsettle Buttler early and continue his dominance in this intriguing contest.
4- Joe Root vs Axar Patel/Ravindra Jadeja
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England’s right-handed batting maestro, Joe Root, has historically struggled against Jasprit Bumrah, particularly in Indian conditions. However, with Bumrah unavailable for this series, India may turn to spin as their primary weapon against him.
Despite being an exceptional player of spin, Root has shown vulnerability against left-arm off-spinners in the past. With no Bumrah to trouble him with pace and movement, India could look to exploit this weakness by deploying their spinners strategically. In the absence of their pace spearhead, setting a spin trap for Root might be India’s best bet to keep him in check.

The IND vs ENG 1st ODI will feature key battles, including Rohit vs Archer, Kohli vs Atkinson/Carse, Buttler vs Shami, and Root vs India’s spin trap. These matchups could shape the game’s outcome.

Crucial player battles—Rohit vs. Archer, Kohli vs. Atkinson/Carse, Buttler vs. Shami, and Root vs. spin—will define IND vs ENG 1st ODI.

Key Player Battles to Watch Out For in IND vs ENG 1st ODI Ft. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

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IND vs ENG: After the T20 series concluded, as Mohammed Shami returned to the shortest format for India after a huge span of absence from the format, the World Cup 2023 hero is back playing a crucial hand in the ODI series against England, which will begin on the 6th of February. 
 
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammed_Shami">Mohammed Shami </a>has had a decent T20 return with 3 wickets across 2 games played and is considered one of the greatest ODI bowlers for India of all time. Especially in the absence of legendary pacer Bumrah, Shami is the most experienced pacer to lead the Indian pace attack. 
 
Ever since the 2023 Cricket World Cup, Shami will play his first one-day international match, supposedly at the Vidarbha Stadium tomorrow. Ahead of the vital clash, Mohammed Shami will enter the field with 195 wickets to his name in the longest limited-overs format. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">A Glimpse into Mohammed Shami’s Career </h2>
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A peek into Mohammed Shami's stunning career despite injuries (Image Credit: X)
Shami, the Indian fast bowler, began his journey from the T20 Trophy starring for Bengal back in 2010, where he had one of the best debuts ever. Shami played for several franchises in the IPL the Delhi Daredevils, Punjab Kings, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolkata_Knight_Riders">Kolkata Knight Riders</a>, and Gujarat Titans, where he picked 127 career wickets in the franchise-level cricket tournament. 
 
Shami has played over three World Cups for India ever since his debut in 2013, as he has been India’s highest wicket-taker in the history of the CWC, playing over three editions in 2015, 2019 and 2023. With 450+ career wickets in the Men in Blue’s jersey, Shami, despite participation in several WTC and CWC games, could never be seen on the podium, though he won several individual records, the last being named the Player of the Tournament in the 2023 World Cup. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">List of Bowlers fastest to reach 200 ODI wickets</h2>
 
Shami, who has appeared in 101 games and is only 5-wickets away from the remarkable 200 wicket mark, is like Australian modern-day legendary fast bowler <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitchell_Starc">Mitchell Starc</a>, who also has 200+ wickets and reached the milestone in just 102 matches and the 101 bowling innings. 
 
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Saqlain Mushtaq (Pakistan) – 104
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Trent Boult (New Zealand) – 107
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Brett Lee (Australia) – 112
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Allan Donald (South Africa) – 117
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Waqar Younis (Pakistan) – 118
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Shane Warne (Australia) – 125
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Makhaya Ntini (South Africa) – 126
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Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) – 127
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Mitchell Johnson (Australia) – 129
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Other bowlers included the above-written, who also achieved the amazing 200 wickets in least time, with Shami threatening the top spot of Mitchell Starc since he will play his 102nd match in the ODI format and will also play his 101 innings in the white-ball match, as he is just 5-wickets away from being named the greatest ever in the game. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">Fastest to 200 ODI wickets for India</h2>
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Shami to surpass Agarkar for fastest 200 ODI Wickets for India (Image Credit: X)
The current Indian selection committee head,<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajit_Agarkar"> Ajit Agarkar</a>, picked the fastest 200 wickets for India as the veteran pacer achieved the feat in just 133 games and ended his career with 288 wickets in the format. 
 
So far, only 7 Indian bowlers have crossed the 200-wicket mark; Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath have picked over 300+ ODI wickets, while Zaheer Khan, Agarkar, Harbhajan Singh, Kapil Dev, and Ravindra Jadeja have also picked over 200 wickets for the Men in Blue. 
 
<h3>Most Wickets for India in ODIs:</h3>
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Anil Kumble – 334
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Javagal Srinath – 315
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Ajit Agarkar – 288
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Zaheer Khan – 269
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Harbhajan Singh – 265
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Kapil Dev – 253
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Harbhajan Singh – 220
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Venkatesh Prasad – 196
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Zaheer Khan – 195
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Irfan Pathan – 173
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Kuldeep Yadav – 172
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IND vs ENG: Indian veteran pacer Mohammed Shami nearing big record in ODIs ahead of the First ODI vs England

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

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

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In what promises to be an exciting and thrilling contest, Steve Smith-led Australia and Dhananjaya de Silva's Sri Lanka are set to lock horns versus each other in the second and the last match of the two-match Test-Series at the Galle International Stadium of Galle from the 6th of February onwards (Wednesday). 
In the opening encounter of the series, the Mighty Aussies secured a comfortable victory by an inning and 242 runs and this win helped them to take an unassailable lead of 1-0 in the two-match series. In such a situation, the Dhananjaya de Silva-led Sri Lanka would be looking to make a strong comeback by rectifying their mistakes in the second match. 
Ahead of this exciting contest, some thrilling player battles will be seen taking place between the star players of both teams which can go on to affect the outcome of the match. We will be taking a look at those player battles in this article
While the Kangaroos have already taken the lead in the series, the home side will have the chance to make a strong comeback by taking advantage of the home conditions on offer. It will be interesting to see which team finishes out on top in these player battles and which team succumbs to the pressure. 
<h2>Dinesh Chandimal versus Matthew Kuhnemann</h2>
Australia's left-arm orthodox spinner Matthew Kuhnemann failed to create an impact with the ball in the first ball, ending the match with 0 scalps to his name but he can trouble Sri Lankan batters on the spinning track of Galle. 
This will be especially very challenging for experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Chandimal. He is a good player of spin, has a good record against them and also he knows the conditions of Galle quite well but the variations of Kuhnemann can trouble him in the second Test-Match.
<h2>Prabhat Jayasuriya versus Usman Khawaja</h2>
Australia's experienced opening batter Usman Khawaja is in great form with the bat and he also possesses' an excellent batting record on Subcontinental surfaces. While the Australian team management would be happy to see him performing, they might be a little worried in the 2nd match as experienced left-arm spinner Prabhat Jayasuriya can trouble him a lot. 
The 33-year-old has excellent variations up his sleeve and has knack of performing brilliantly in spin-friendly conditions and home conditions. He also got the better of the Southpaw in the opening encounter, dismissing him when he was batting on the score of 232 runs and Jayasuriya would be looking to get the better of Khawaja again in the final match of the series. 
<h2>Other notable player battles</h2>
Apart from the two above-mentioned player battles, the battle between elite Aussie off-spinner Nathan Lyon and promising Sri Lankan batter Kamindu Mendis will also be worth watching out for. 
Angelo Mathews will have to rely on his batting technique to tackle the speed and swing of Mitchell Starc and at the same time, Asitha Fernando has the ability to trouble the Australian duo of Josh Inglis and Marnus Labuschagne with his pace and bounce.
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Mitchell Starc had Kamindu Mendis strangled down leg side, Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day, January 31, 2025 | Image: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

Australia led by Steve Smith secured an easy victory in the opening match of the series by a margin of an innings and 242 runs and took an unassailable 1-0 lead in the series. In such a situation, the Sri Lankan team would like to make a strong comeback in the series by correcting its mistakes in the second match. In this match, some interesting player battles will be witnessed between the star players of both teams, which can surely affect the outcome of the match

Sri Lanka and Australia are set to lock horns versus each other in the 2nd and final Test match of the two match series and while the Kangaroos have already secured an unassailable 1-0 lead, the home side would not like to lower their morale as they would want to execute a perfect comeback in the series. Some exciting player battles are also going to take place and we will be taking a look at them