<p>With rain playing spoilsport on Day 5 of the test match between India and England, the first has ended in a draw. After the first match, the series is level at 0-0. If the game had happened, India was a firm favorite to take the lead in the series. The 4th innings target set by the Englishmen was 209. India was on its way to a successful chase with the scoreboard reading 52-1 after Day 4. But the rain came in to spoil India's party as the game of day 5 was abandoned without a single ball being bowled. However, India has definitely taken the honors and a truckload of confidence. Here are key takeaways from the game: -</p>



<h2>A balanced opening pair: -</h2>



<p>With KL Rahul showing glimpses of top-notch form and Rohit always getting steady starts, India's opening combination looks set. KL Rahul scored a well-fought 84 of 214 balls while Rohit in the first innings perished while playing his trademark pull shot! Rohit, although just scored 36 of 108 balls but was middling them well. But with Rohit and his prowess and with Rahul and his grace the opening pair conundrum seems sorted for a while now. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2021/08/cricket-e1-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-66479" /><figcaption>Finally KL Rahul, "the opener" is back in good form!!</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Shami and Bumrah showing ryhthm: -</h2>



<p>Shami was a beast in the first innings of the match. Each over bowled by Shami was eventful. He was beating the Englishmen's outside edge very frequently. Bumrah on the other hand was equally or rather more lethal! Shami claimed 3 wickets in the first innings, those of Sibley, Lawrence, and Bairstow. Bumrah was spitting fire from the other end. He claimed 4 wickets in the first innings. His set-up wicket of Rory Burns was a treat to the eye. In the second England innings that is the third innings of the game, Bumrah claimed a fifer. Although the pitch was deteriorating, it didn't bother him and his rhythm. Shami looked a bit off-color in the third innings but picked his tune by the end of the inning.</p>



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<h2>Ravindra "3-D" Jadeja: -</h2>



<p>After scoring a quickfire 56 in the first innings of the match, Sir Ravindra Jadeja more than justified his selection on the team. For the past 3 years, he has had the highest average for an Indian batsman outside of Asia. Though his contribution with the ball is minimum, he is electric on the field and has a never-say-die attitude. He never backs away from getting into a conversation on the pitch! His sword celebration is definitely eye candy as well!</p>



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<h2>Lower order contribution: -</h2>



<p>For the past 5 years for the first time, the lower order contributed with the bat. The last 3 wickets stitched partnerships for contributing 73 runs! Jasprit Bumrah scored 28 of 34 by throwing his bat around and Siraj and Shami held their wicket. Shardul didn't continue his Gabba heroics but a better inning is definitely round the corner! </p>

The first test ends in a draw, India takes the honors but the series is level at 0-0, key takeaways from the game!

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<p>The Indian Cricket Team for the T20 World Cup 2021 is the current talk of the town. From the surprise?selection?of experienced campaigner Ravichandran Ashwin to the exclusion of Shreyas Iyer, several things raised the eyebrows. The latest development to this team is the addition of net bowlers. The team?requires?good net bowlers. There is a possibility that Umran Malik from the Sunrisers Hyderabad and Harshal Patel, the current purple cap holder from Royal Challengers?Bangalore?will be added.?Also,?there are a few concerns on Varun Chakravarthy?s fitness: -?</p>



<h2>Umran Malik and Harshal Patel To Be Added As Net Bowlers: -?</h2>



<p>Being a net bowler in the Indian Cricket Team is one thing that can?change?the dynamics of a player?s career. Be it, Natarajan, on the Australia Tour in 2020-21, who later debuted in all three formats in absence of key players, or Sandeep Warrier on the Sri Lanka Tour in 2021. The latest possible addition to the Indian net bowlers for the T20 World Cup 2021 is Umran Malik and Harshal Patel.?</p>



<p>Harshal Patel is the current purple cap holder in the IPL. He has picked 30 wickets in the IPL 2021. He has been the best death bowler with a mix of smart slower ones and cutters. Harshal Patel and his hattrick against the Mumbai Indians is one that a cricket fan can never forget. According to several cricket analysts, he has been the best bowler in the league.??</p>



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<p>Umran Malik is having a dream year this season. He was initially the net bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad and after the failure of all the Indian options for SRH, he was finally drafted to the main squad. And Umran made sure he makes a mark. He is the bowler to ball the quickest delivery this season clocking 153 kmph! A duplicate of the prime Waqar Younis, Umran can be a strike force if he is groomed well and has his head on the shoulders.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>Concern Over Varun?Chakravathy?s?Fitness: -?</h2>



<p>Varun?Chakravarthy?is another name that asks the fans to give a second thought. Varun if picked in the final 15 which is supposed to be announced today (10th?October), he finds a direct place in the 11. One cannot ignore the fact that Varun has been in star-studded form lately and he is an asset to the team. The concern is over his knee injuries. Varun has been taking a lot of pressure on his knees from the start of the season. His mystery spinning abilities are second to none.??</p>



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<p>If Varun misses out (which seems a rare scenario now) Yuzi Chahal is the best option to replace him. The team has chosen the lesser-known Rahul Chahar over the experienced and better-known Yuzi Chahal.&nbsp;Yuzvendra&nbsp;Chahal has made the most of the dry UAE pitches and has done well with RCB. On the other&nbsp;hand,&nbsp;Rahul Chahar was unfortunately dropped from the Mumbai Indians squad as well. Now it is up to the selectors on which of the 3 spinners will be finalized.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Indian Cricket Team for T20 World Cup 2021. Selectors to Add Net Bowlers.

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<p>Virat Kohli the captain of the Indian Cricket Team and the face of Indian Cricket is expected to be relieved of One-Day International Captaincy. After Virat Kohli announced last month that he will step down as Captain of the Indian T20 International team, reports have surfaced that he will be relieved from the duty of the entire white-ball circuit. This is a report given by the most trusted daily, The Times of India. Here is a look at how the events panned out: -?</p>



<h2>Team for New Zealand T20 Series to be Picked: -&nbsp;</h2>



<p>With the team for the New Zealand T20 Series to be picked in the forthcoming week and to discuss the captaincy issue. The BCCI officials and the selection committee will be meeting in the next few days. The issue that seems to be troubling is the fact that India has once again failed to win an ICC Tournament. That too in the White-Ball format. India does not have many 50 over games in the next cricketing season and the next ICC event also happens to be a T20 World Cup in Australia in 2022.??</p>



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<p>?First things first the squad for the New Zealand Series needs to be decided. Rohit hasn?t yet said that he doesn?t want to lead in T20Is against New Zealand. And why would he not want to lead? It is his first series as full-time T20 captain.?, a BCCI official said when enquired whether Rohit Sharma will take a rest for a series or two. This query was raised after several media outlets reported that many senior cricketers such as Kohli,?Bumrah, Jadeja, and Rohit Sharma will be taking time off from the game.??</p>



<h2>Virat Kohli Unlikely to Remain ODI Captain: -&nbsp;</h2>



<p>In the forthcoming home season, there are only 3One Day International games to be played. All games are against the West Indies and having a split captaincy for just 3 games makes less sense. Moreover, with just 2 years remaining for the 2023 ODI World Cup, the BCCI will be having a master plan to conquer this event. The heart of the matter is that having split white-ball captaincy can add to a rift between the players. To avoid such scenarios, it is expected that BCCI will hand over the captaincy to one person itself. Whether Kohli goes down from the position voluntarily or waits for BCCI to give him the push, is now what every fan awaits.??</p>

Virat Kohli to be Relieved of ODI Captaincy Suggest Reports.

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<h2>ODI leadership was handed over to Rohit Sharma from Virat Kohli after the BCCI announced through Twitter that the selectors "decided to appoint" Rohit as the team's limited-overs leader moving forward</h2>



<p>Following India's early exit from the UAE T20 World Cup in 2021, Rohit Sharma was named the new ODI skipper by the All India Senior Selection Committee on Wednesday (December 8). He replaces Virat Kohli, who had just recently ceded the T20I leadership after the team's early exit.</p>



<p>However, Kohli's decision to step down as merely the team's T20I skipper meant that India had made the first step toward adopting divided leadership for the first time, although he was motivated to remain heading both ODI and Test teams. Because of the widely accepted paradigm of dividing leadership responsibilities between the white-ball and red-ball formats, it was predicted that the baton's handover would occur soon in one-day internationals.</p>



<h3>Rohit Sharma is now the limited-overs captain for India</h3>



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<p>On December 8, it was shown to be correct.<em>?"All-India Senior Selection Committee also agreed to select Mr Rohit Sharma as the captain of the ODI and T20I teams moving ahead,"</em>?said a <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1468577752953483264?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BCCI tweet</a> as the board revealed an 18-man squad for the next three-Test series in South Africa.</p>



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<p>However, unlike the last occurrence, when Kohli revealed his choice in the public arena, the board of selectors "agreed to identify" Rohit as the captain "going forward" in the transfer of the ODI leadership, which was shocking.</p>



<p>Hours later, more reports indicate that skepticism about the development isn't a bad idea. Although the BCCI offered Kohli the chance to stand down on his own, the cricket board and the Chetan Sharma-led panel were forced to decide on his behalf.</p>



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<p>Thanks to this outcome, Kohli's time in charge of the Indian cricket team would come to a close without an ICC trophy in limited-overs tournaments. After MS Dhoni's retirement in 2017, Kohli became India's full-time captain and guided the team to 65 victories in 95 one-day internationals. Despite his success in bilaterals, he could not lead India to a multi-team event championship, which has been over eight years since India's previous multi-team ICC tournament triumph under Dhoni in 2013.</p>



<h3>Kohli finished his limited-overs captaincy tenure without an ICC Trophy win</h3>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2021/12/2021_12largeimg_2027727773.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli Refused To Leave ODI Captaincy, BCCI Forced This Decision" class="wp-image-81559" /><figcaption>Virat Kohli ends his limited-overs captaincy tenure</figcaption></figure></div>



<p>India lost to Pakistan in the Champions Trophy final in 2017, while the squad was knocked out of the 2019 ODI World Cup semi-finals after losing to New Zealand, who also beat India in the first World Test Championship final in 2021. Both defeats came under Kohli's leadership.</p>



<p>Ajinkya Rahane was off of form, and Rohit took up the Test vice-captaincy, but he is no stranger to managing a team. Since taking over as captain of the Mumbai Indians in 2013, Rohit has been unequaled in the Indian Premier League.</p>



<p>Despite a tiny sample size in international captaincy, he has led India to eight of the 10 ODI victories, including the 2018 Asia Cup as a stand-in for Virat Kohli. Rohit has a record of 18 victories in 22 games in the shorter format, including three in his first full-time captaincy series against New Zealand.</p>

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REPORTS: Virat Kohli's Steadfast Refusal To Stand Down As ODI Captain Led To The BCCI Unilaterally Selecting Rohit Sharma

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<p>Ex-India wicketkeeper Kiran More, now a member of the selection committee, has lauded Rohit Sharma's appointment as ODI captain, calling it a "very sensible choice." Many others, including More, think that the choice should have been taken long ago, considering Kohli's exhaustion from playing all three formats.</p>



<p>The BCCI, while declaring India's 18-member team for the next Test series against South Africa on December 8, also notified the decision reached by the Chetan Sharma-led national selection committee. However, although the decision was not unexpected, how it was carried out did raise a few eyebrows, especially given Kohli's prior statements about his desire to remain as India's Test and One-Day International captain.</p>



<p>More, on the other hand, emphasized the importance of having a captain who can win ICC trophies, which India failed to do under Kohli despite having an exemplary record in bilateral series ? he ended up winning nearly 71 percent of the one-day internationals (ODIs) in which he led India and is the fourth-best ODI captain in the history of the game in terms of win percentage.</p>



<h2>Virat's bilateral records are outstanding, but you must win ICC tournaments to be successful: Kiran More.</h2>



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<p><em>"It's a fantastic decision for the One-Day Internationals and Twenty20 Internationals. I will not interfere with his (Virat Kohli's) position as captain of the Test squad. Virat has led India in two World Cups, the most recent in 2021. (50 overs in England and Twenty20 in the UAE). Virat's bilateral records are outstanding, but you must win ICC tournaments to be successful. It's critical to understand this,"</em>?stated Kiran More. More told <a href="https://www.news18.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">News18.com</a> that he believes the selectors made the right decision.</p>



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<p><em>"Virat can take the lead in Test matches, and Rohit can do the same in white-ball contests. I'm pleased with how things have turned out. In retrospect, this should have taken place a long time ago. In both forms, there was a lot of pressure on Virat to perform well. It had taken its toll. It should have been possible to provide Rohit at least one format sooner,"</em>?he said.</p>



<h2>He also talked about Ajinkya Rahane</h2>



<p>Further, Rohit has been selected as India's new vice-captain, replacing Ajinkya Rahane, who has been picked to the team for the next series against South Africa despite his struggles with the bat. More believes that Rahane is under pressure even though he is a significant player.</p>



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<p><em>"Ajinkya has a lot of time left in Test cricket. He is a high-caliber player. He will, without a doubt, have to do well since there is a lot of competition. In Australia, South Africa, and England, he has made significant and critical contributions when the situation called for it. He has produced solid hits, and he is a valuable member of the squad in his role as a batter,"</em>&nbsp;said Kiran More.</p>

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Kiran More is in favor of Rohit Sharma taking over as ODI captain

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<p>Salman Butt, a former Pakistan opener, is unsurprised by India's decision to select Rohit Sharma as the country's one-day international (ODI) captain instead of Virat Kohli. It is noteworthy that the senior men's selection committee announced on December 8 while also choosing an 18-member team for the forthcoming three-match Test series against South Africa.</p>



<p>Many were surprised by the decision, considering that Kohli had previously voiced his readiness to continue leading the One-Day International and Test teams while declaring his intention to stand aside as the T20I captain to manage his workload better. However, as things stand, he will only lead in the most extended format in the future.</p>



<p>In contrast to this, Salman Butt believes that the decision makes perfect sense. It will not only relieve Kohli of some of the pressure, but it will also allow him to enjoy greater freedom and liberty as a batter, given the fact that he has not been able to perform up to his expectations in the last couple of years.</p>



<h2>Kohli's performance will improve now that he has relieved his tremendous workload: Salman Butt.</h2>



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<p><em>"To be honest, this does not come as a surprise to me. It was always going to happen. This doesn't make any sense if he's just the captain for the Twenty20 Internationals. It makes it logical to separate the white balls from the red balls to lessen the amount of pressure placed on a certain player. India does not play many Twenty20 Internationals; instead, they prefer to play One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and Tests. However, to lessen the amount of effort (on Kohli's part), the whole white-ball leadership has to go one way,"</em>?said Butt said in a video posted on his <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC6_kYo7TXhcpfQCqaum5FQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube channel</a>.</p>



<h2>He is not surprised by this decision</h2>



<p><em>"As I have said, there is no element of surprise in this situation. Fortunately, Virat Kohli's performance will improve due to his severe workload, which will allow him to play better. The amount of cricket played by Indian teams is quite high, as it is now. Pressure becomes even more when all eyes are on him and everyone is talking about how he hasn't scored any runs. His 50-runs performances were insignificant in the eyes of the public. I believe this was an excellent change between Rohit Sharma and him,"</em>?stated Salman Butt.</p>



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<p>Earlier this month, Rohit led India to a 3-0 victory over New Zealand in the team's home Twenty20 International series, marking his first assignment as the team's full-time captain since Virat Kohli stood down after completing the Twenty20 World Cup in 2021. India will meet South Africa in their next series, which will consist of three Tests and as many One-Day Internationals (ODIs). The series will begin on December 26 with the first Test.</p>

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Salman Butt is not shocked that Rohit Sharma would lead India in ODIs

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<p>Cricket ? it?s one of those games that we can all watch and enjoy, regardless of whether you?re an avid sports fan or just an occasional viewer. With this in mind, it?s well worth considering how your favourite teams have been performing and how they?re likely to fare; with the new year just passing, now seems a better time than ever to take a look at the future for India?s national cricket team.</p>



<p>So, without further ado, let?s look at how 2021 passed for India?s national cricket team and whether we can expect successes looking forward to the coming year?s performances.</p>



<h2>Performances in 2021 for India?s National Cricket Team</h2>



<p>Whether you?re looking to <a href="https://www.lottoland.asia/sportsbook/cricket" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">bet on cricket matches at Lottoland</a> or if you?re simply a passionate cricket fan, this past year has undeniably been highly variable for India?s national cricket team ? with excellent highs and disheartening lows. Of these, the team?s immense achievements in becoming the first Asian team to with a Centurion test certainly marked a pivotal highlight of the year, even if they missed out on the inaugural ICC World Test Championship mace at the end of the almost week-long final.</p>



<h2>What Does the Future Hold for India?s National Cricket Team?</h2>



<p>So, we?ve clarified at this point that the Indian national cricket team has seen varying rates of success for the past year ? but what can we expect for the upcoming twelve months? While there?s no way to ever tell what the future will hold for our beloved national team, we can certainly make certain predictions and express key hopes.<br></p>



<p>To begin with, we need to consider the obvious change that the Indian national cricket team will face for the new year. Indeed, as we head into 2022, the team and fans alike will need to prepare for a potentially different leadership style since Rohit Sharma is currently out of action due to an injury. In his place, Virat Kohli will temporarily be managing the team until Sharma can return to the game ? and this will either help or hinder the team?s progress overall.<br></p>



<p>Overall, our hopes are currently quite high for the team ? assuming that Kohli can work with the team closely to ensure everyone is on board with the new leadership style. For example, at the start of the 2021 cricket season, the Indian national cricket team was undeniably playing at the very top of their game. This excellent start automatically propelled the year to the record books ? but, unfortunately, the team just couldn?t keep it up, and the rest of the year seemed to drop off after the initial back-to-back successes.<br></p>



<p>However, we would be remiss to say that the year was a complete write-off. By the end of the year, the team seemed to have regained some of its previous strength and confidence; in fact, their success in breaking records was something that won?t be forgotten any time soon!</p>



<h2>Key Series and Tournaments for the Indian National Cricket Team in 2022</h2>



<p>But what can we expect for the future of India?s national cricket team? Well, things are looking positive currently, with the team already being 1-0 up and facing plenty of opportunities for future progression. Indeed, some of the team?s most prominent series and tournaments for 2022 will likely include the following:</p>



<ul><li>India?s Tour of South Africa in January</li><li>West Indies Tour of India in February</li><li>Sri Lankan Tour of India, running from February to March</li><li>IPL 2022, running between April and May</li><li>South African Tour of India in June</li><li>Indian Tour of the West Indies, running between July and August</li><li>Indian Tour of England in July, as a rescheduled Fifth test</li><li>Australian Tour of India, running between September and October with a total of 4 tests</li><li>Asian Cup 2022, to be hosted in September (although venues are, thus far, unknown)</li><li>Indian Tour of Bangladesh, with two tests running between November and December<br></li></ul>



<p>While all of the <a href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/from-massive-home-season-to-t20-world-cup-down-under-team-india-s-cricket-schedule-for-2022-101641029758752.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Indian 2022 cricket schedules</a> we?ve mentioned above may be prone to change, it?s undeniable that the team will see plenty of different opportunities to show their skills and abilities over the next twelve months.</p>



<p>With this in mind, it?s likely that all Indian national cricket team fans will be watching with great excitement to see how their favourite players perform when the time comes.</p>



<h2>Final Thoughts</h2>



<p>Over the past year, we?ve seen a varying combination of excellent highs and unforgettable lows for the Indian national cricket team ? but this ensures that the team is heading into the new year with the potential to reach ever greater heights. As such, we?ll all be watching with great interest to see how the team?s progress continues for 2022, and hopefully, this coming year will offer our home team greater chances of success overall.</p>

Looking to 2022: What Does the Future Hold for India?s National Cricket Team?

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<p>Former Indian captain Virat Kohli has rested ahead of the third T20I match between India and Sri Lanka as the Blues were already 2-0 up and had won the series. However, unlike Rishabh Pant and Rahul Chahar, who was rested due to injuries, Virat Kohli has decided not to waste any time and has already started to practice for the upcoming test series between India and West Indies.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Virat was seen practising at the IS Bindra PCA Stadium on Sunday after he joined the rest of the test squad (leaving the ones playing in the T20I series) ahead of the Sri Lanka test series. According to Hindustan Times, he received a warm welcome upon his arrival. Rishabh Pant, Jayant Yadav, Mohammad Shami, Jayant Yadav and <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ravichandran-ashwin/">Ravichandran Ashwin</a> all made a hurdle around him when he came in.</p>



<p>Virat Kohli stepped down as India?s test captain all of a sudden after their loss in the first test against South Africa away from home. It was probably an effect of the growing tension between Virat Kohli and BCCI regarding the ODI captaincy controversy. However, as it now stands, Virat Kohli is no more the captain of India in any format and he has been replaced by Rohit Sharma in all of them. The India vs Sri Lanka test series will thus mark the beginning of a new era.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>India will be playing two test matches against Sri Lanka. The first match will be played at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium from 4th to 8th March. The second match will be played at the M. Chinnaswamy stadium from 12th to 16th March. Rohit Sharna will be leading team India. This is the first time that he will play a Test match as India?s permanent Test captain. Jasprit Bumrah has been made the Vice-captain.&nbsp;</p>



<p>According to ICC Test rankings, India is currently placed at number 3 with a rating of 116 while Sri Lanka is seated at seventh place with a rating of 83. India will look to improve their rankings in the upcoming test series.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Team India Test squad:</strong> Rohit Sharma (C), Mayank Agarwal, Md. Shami, Md. Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Saurabh Kumar, Shreyas Iyer, Hanuma Vihari, Shubman Gill, R Pant, KS Bharat, R Ashwin, Priyank Panchal, Virat Kohli, R Jadeja, Jayant Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, J Bumrah (VC)</p>

Virat Kohli starts practising ahead of the Test series against Sri Lanka

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<p>Virat Kohli, the poster boy of Indian Cricket will be playing his 100th test match on Friday, 4<sup>th</sup> of March, 2022. With this match, Kohli enters into an elite group of players. Only 70 players all over the world have played 100 tests or more. Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for playing the greatest number of test matches.?So, who are the other Indian players to play 100 tests? Here?s a look:?</p>



<h2>Players to Play 100 Test Matches for India like Virat Kohli:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Player Name</strong>&nbsp;</td><td><strong>Number of Test Matches</strong>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Sachin Tendulkar&nbsp;</td><td>200&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Rahul Dravid&nbsp;</td><td>163&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>VVS Laxman&nbsp;</td><td>134&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Anil Kumble&nbsp;</td><td>132&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Kapil Dev&nbsp;</td><td>131&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Sunil Gavaskar&nbsp;</td><td>125&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Dilip Vengsarkar&nbsp;</td><td>116&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Sourav Ganguly&nbsp;</td><td>113&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Ishant Sharma&nbsp;</td><td>105&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Harbhajan Singh&nbsp;</td><td>103&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Virender Sehwag&nbsp;</td><td>103&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2>Sachin Tendulkar Played 200 Test Matches:&nbsp;</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/rohit-sharma-and-rahul-dravid-are-fantastic-pair-says-sachin-tendulkar/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar, </a>the ?God of Cricket? holds the record for being the most capped cricket player in Test cricket. Tendulkar played 200 test matches. His illustrious career came to an end at the Wankhede Stadium in 2013 against the West Indies. He scored 51 hundred throughout his career. ?</p>



<h2>Rahul Dravid Played 100 Test Matches:?</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/03/cricket-gu1-min-1024x569.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-86412" /><figcaption>Rahul Dravid presented Virat Kohli his cap for the 100th Test Match. IMG SRC: India Today.</figcaption></figure>



<p>Rahul Dravid played 163 matches. He is the second most capped Indian in this format. Rahul Dravid, ?The Wall of India? was elite throughout. His heroics at Eden Gardens in 2001 and the tour of Pakistan in 2005 will never be forgotten. &nbsp;</p>



<h2>VVS Laxman Played 100 Test Matches:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>VVS Laxman, the Hyderabadi batter also played 134 test matches. He is the third-most capped Indian player in this format. VVS and his wristy batting are always a treat to watch. His heroics at Eden in 2001 are something that people will never forget. &nbsp;</p>



<h2>Anil Kumble Played 100 test Matches like Virat Kohli:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Anil Kumble played 132 games for India. The spin-wizard from Bangalore is the greatest spinner to play for India. He also holds the record for most wickets as an Indian bowler in Test Cricket. Anil Kumble and his ten-wicket haul against Pakistan are something that every follower will cherish. His dedication was visible when he played with a broken jaw. &nbsp;</p>



<h2>Kapil Dev Played 100 Test Matches like Virat Kohli:?</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/03/cricket-gu2-min-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-86410" /><figcaption>Kapil Dev made sure that Indian Sport gets revolutionized after winning the 1983 World Cup. IMG SRC: India Today.</figcaption></figure>



<p>Kapil Dev the Indian captain who made us realize where we belong has played 131 test matches. He is the most-capped Indian fast bowler. The legacy that Kapil Dev has left behind is yet to be fulfilled. India has never found an all-rounder of that standard. &nbsp;</p>



<h2>Sunil Gavaskar has Played 100 Test Matches like Virat Kohli:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Sunil Gavaskar, the first player to score 10000 runs was in a league of his own. He was the player who scared the hell out of the West Indian pacers. The West Indian crowd even made a calypso song to celebrate the heritage that Sunil Gavaskar left behind. He could face the super-quick quartet of Malcolm Marshall, Michael Holding, Joel Garner, and Andy Roberts.?</p>



<h2>Dilip Vengsarkar has Played 100 Test Matches like Virat Kohli:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Dilip Vengsarkar is the third Mumbai batter on this list. Vengsarkar was an equally feared batter by all the bowlers. He was always considered an ideal replacement for the great Sunil Gavaskar. Dilip left a legacy of his own when he left the team. At number 3, India never got a better batter until Rahul Dravid. ?</p>



<h2>Sourav Ganguly has Played 100 Test Matches:</h2>



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<p>Dada Ganguly, the revolutionary of Indian cricket has played 100+ test matches. The Prince of Kolkata, lead the Indian team to many amazing victories. Eden 2001, Pakistan 2005, and many more tours. It was the first time that an Indian captain made Steve Waugh wait for the toss!</p>



<p>To know more go to the <a href="https://www.bcci.tv/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">official website of the BCCI.</a></p>

Virat Kohli: 100th Test Match. Indian Players to Play 100 Tests.&nbsp;

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<p>Umesh Yadav has been on the top of his game in the recent games of the TATA IPL 2022. The tournament is already underway and Umesh has been the spearhead of the Kolkata Knight Riders? bowling lineup. He has given exceptional performances in all of the 4 games played him. His bowling in the powerplay is making life difficult for the opposition batters. In a recently conducted interview by the KKR team management, Umesh Yadav hinted about his intentions to make a solid comeback in the white-ball circuit. Here is an in-depth look:?</p>



<h2>Umesh Yadav Interview in TATA IPL 2022:&nbsp;</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-vs-england-3rd-test-umesh-yadav-added-to-the-indian-squad-for-the-last-two-test-matches/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Umesh Yadav</a> is a red-ball bowler as believed by many current followers of cricket. When we talk about the Indian test team, Umesh is ranked as the number 5 choice behind, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ready-to-take-indias-captaincy-if-the-opportunity-arrives-jasprit-bumrah/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jasprit Bumrah,</a> Ishant Sharma, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/virat-kohli-bumrah-shami-rahul-to-be-rested-for-t20i-series-against-new-zealand/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mohammad Shami</a>, and Mohammad Siraj. But whenever given an opportunity, Umesh has performed. The other Indian bowlers were finding it difficult to get Joe Root out on the India Tour of England 2021, and Umesh on the other hand got him out in his first spell. ?</p>



<p>In the interview, Umesh said that his career was in a crisis in 2017. Umesh recalled this by saying, ?I was the leading wicket-taker for India in the 2015 ODI World Cup in Australia. But as soon as that stint ended, I was dropped. The last I wore blue was in 2016.?. When asked about how he feels regarding that, ?I feel that this is how life is but am also disappointed that I was not given any other chance. I have been tagged as a red-ball bowler. But I believe I have a lot of white-ball cricket left in me.?, he added.?</p>



<p>When asked about how he feels to represent India, he said, ?I come from a place where people don?t even think about cricket. My father worked in coal mines to feed us. Day-in-day-out, my father and mother worked hard. No one would ever believe that a kid from that background has made it to the Indian cricket team, he said.?</p>



<h2>Umesh Yadav Stats in Recent IPL Matches:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>What works in the favor of Umesh Yadav in the absence of Deepak Chahar and the fluctuating form of Shardul Thakur. Shardul and Deepak are the competition that Umesh has for getting picked in the white-ball circuit. Deepak is out of the game due to injury and Shardul Thakur is not in their prime form. In their absence, Umesh has made a very strong case for himself in TATA IPL 2022.</p>



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<p>To know more go to the<a href="https://www.iplt20.com/teams/kolkata-knight-riders/squad-details/3761" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> official website of the Kolkata Knight Riders.</a></p>

TATA IPL 2022: Umesh Yadav Makes a Strong Statement, Hints White-Ball Comeback.&nbsp;

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<p><span>Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka has touted Rishabh Pant as the best captain in IPL. He said that after 10-12 years, the keeper-batter will be on the same page with Rohit Sharma and Ms Dhoni as the most successful captains.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>This comes after Lucknow Super Giants appointed Rishabh Pant as captain of the team for the IPL 2025. The announcement was made official by the franchise on Monday (20th January) through a press conference at the franchise's headquarters in Kolkata.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Rishabh Pant, who became the most expensive player in the IPL auction, will now be leading the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2025. He was brought by the franchise for INR 27 crore, and expectations would be very high from him as the franchise eyes its first title.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<h2><span><span class="Apple-converted-space">I have never seen a player with so much hunger and energy; he has a casual style of leadership - Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka hails Rishabh Pant</span></span></h2>
<p><span>Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka hailed Rishabh Pant, saying that he hasn't seen a player with more hunger than a keeper-batter. He said that there was a born leader in Pant before putting him on the same page with Rohit and Dhoni. Speaking to Star Sports, he said:</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>I have never seen a player with so much hunger and energy; he has a casual style of leadership; it is almost like the boy next door.</span><span>I see a born leader in Rishabh Pant. He will probably be the best captain IPL has ever seen. People now say Mahi &amp; Rohit are IPL’s most successful captains. Mark my words, after 10-12 years, it will be Mahi, Rohit and Pant."</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p>Rishabh Pant has been an incredible player in the IPL. The keeper-batter captained Delhi Capitals in the last few seasons and would be keen to take his new team to win. He would want to lead from the front and take a team to glory.<br><span></span></p>
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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka has touted Rishabh Pant as the best captain in IPL

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant declared as best IPL captain; MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma insulted? Check details

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<p><span>India batter Virat Kohli is all set to return to the Ranji Trophy after more than a decade. As per the reports in ABP, it is learned that the batter is all set to play the third round of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25, which will begin on 30th January, for his state team, Delhi.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Virat Kohli was all set to play in the second round of Ranji Trophy 2024-25 for Delhi but unfortunately, faced a neck sprain. He informed BCCI about the same as well and the batter won't be featuring in the match. This saw Batter facing a lot of criticism, skipping the game when others were playing.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>As per the reports, Virat Kohli felt neck spasms during the last Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The premier batter on 8th January took the injection for the game. It was learned he was all set to play in the second round but said that he is yet to recover from neck pain.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<h2><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> Virat Kohli himself has told the Delhi District Cricket Association that he will be playing the last round of Ranji Trophy 2024-25</span></span></h2>
<p><span>But the fresh set of reports has claimed that Virat Kohli himself has told the Delhi District Cricket Association that he will be playing the last round. This comes as a huge boost for the team as the premier batter will be key for the side in the next round of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>It personally will be important for Virat Kohli as well as he has been going through the lean patch of form. For the last few years, he has been struggling to get going and playing in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 will be crucial for him, especially with his career at stake.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>With the way, Virat Kohli has struggled to get going, various experts and fans have lashed out at the batter, saying that he should retire. However, it will be a great opportunity for him to regain his form and get into the rhythm ahead of the hectic Test season and white-ball games as well.</span></p>
<p><span>Virat Kohli also failed terribly in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He managed just 190 runs out of which 100 runs came in Perth, where he slammed a century in Perth. But after that, he struggled to get going as he got out to balls outside off in all the games.</span></p>
<p><span>Also Read: </span><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/what-s-going-on-with-india-s-pace-sensation-mayank-yadav-constantly-getting-in-out-of-the-team/#google_vignette">What's going on with India's pace sensation Mayank Yadav? Constantly getting in &amp; out of the team</a></p>

Virat Kohli was all set to play in the second round of Ranji Trophy 2024-25 for Delhi but unfortunately, faced a neck sprain

After criticism, Virat Kohli finally makes himself available for the Ranji Trophy

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<p>The Indian Cricket Team under the leadership of Rohit Sharma looks fully prepared for the upcoming marquee event of this year, the Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is set to be hosted by Pakistan from the 19th of February. But the Men in Blue will be playing their matches in the city of Dubai. If they manage to qualify for the final, then the the title-deciding clash will also be played in Dubai. </p>
<p>The Rohit Sharma-led team will be kicking off their Champions Trophy campaign versus Bangladesh on the 20th of February while the highly-awaited Pakistan versus India match will be played on the 23rd of February. In such a situation, the fans are eager to know what kind of a pitch will the Dubai International Cricket Stadium prepare for the intense clash. </p>
<h2><strong>The Dubai pitch is anticipated to be ready in a span of 10 days</strong></h2>
<p>Matthew Sandery the pitch curator of the Dubai International Cricket Stadium has made a major revelation regarding the pitch for the Pakistan versus India Champions Trophy 2025 clash. In an interview with Sports tak, he gave a major update regarding how the pitch will be prepared and what kind of a game will be witnessed. </p>
<p>It's worth noting that at present, International League T20 (ILT20) matches are currently being played in the stadium of Dubai. Following the conclusion of that tournament, the Champions Trophy 2025 matches will be played and there will be a gap of 10 days between the end of ILT20 and Champions Trophy 2025.</p>
<p>The curator believes that the pitch will be set up easily as the gap of 10 days will be more than enough to help his team set up a proper Cricketing pitch. His team is really skillful and Cricket matches keep taking place in Dubai for the entire year so they have more than enough experience to create a good surface.</p>
<h2><strong>The weather of Dubai and Pakistan is different</strong></h2>
<p>Regarding the highly intense India versus Pakistan Champions Trophy clash, Sandery said, <strong>" We don't take a look at which teams are playing versus each other. We give our best to prepare a good pitch. The conditions in Dubai are very different in comparison to Pakistan. The temperature there currently is 10 degrees Celsius while here it's 30 degrees Celsius. </strong></p>
<p><strong>"The atmosphere of Dubai is very different. The shadow of the roof of the stadium falls on the pitch by the afternoon period. By 4:30 pm, the shadow falls on the entire surface. In such a situation, it's difficult to compare the surface of Dubai with any other place around the world. We will be giving our best prepare the best possible Cricketing surface for the Champions Trophy matches," Sandery added.</strong></p>
<h2><strong>Chemicals are being used to avoid the dew coming into play</strong></h2>
<p>Sandery was asked whether there is any kind of pressure on him? To which he replied by saying,<strong> "Definitely, the job of a pitch curator is not easy and there's a lot of pressure to create good wickets. But we are ready. It doesn't matter how many days are left, we are ready for the challenge ahead of us".</strong></p>
<p>He also made a major revelation that since dew plays an important role in determing the fate of white-ball contests, chemicals are being sprayed to limit it's effect and the results are very evident in the ongoing International League T20 tournament.</p>
<p>Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/after-a-fight-with-the-kerala-board-sanju-samson-set-to-change-state-two-big-state-boards-contact-the-batter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">After a fight with the Kerala board, Sanju Samson set to change state Two big state boards contact the batter</a></p>
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Rohit Sharma of India and Babar Azam of Pakistan walk out for the India vs Pakistan clash in T20 World Cup 2024 | Image: Associated press

Matthew Sandery, the pitch curator of Dubai Cricket Stadium has made a major revelation regarding the pitch for the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy clash

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 Pitch

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025: What type of a pitch will be used in Dubai? Curator makes a revelation

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<p><span>India wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson has been in the news for the last few days. This has been because of his saga with the Kerala Cricket Association and also his exclusion from the Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>It all started after Sanju Samson's name in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 for Kerala didn't feature, and after that, it was reported that the batter wanted to play, but the state association didn't allow him. Later, the Board came up with the statement, saying that he missed the preparation camp and hence wasn't named in the team.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>The president of Kerala Cricket Association President, Jayesh George, came up with the brutal comments, saying that Sanju Samson dropped a one-liner mail informing about his unavailability for the preparatory camp. But later stated that he was available to play in the tournament.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>President Jayesh George, while taking a jibe at Sanju Samson, then said that the keeper-batter cannot represent the team only when he wants to. This added fuel to the things even though the response from the cricketer is yet to come on the matter that is going on.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Some sections of reports then suggested that not playing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 was one of the main reasons why the keeper-batter didn't get picked in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. If reports are to be believed then it's fair to say that KCA acted as the villain for the team.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<h2><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu cricket boards approach Sanju Samson </span></span></h2>
<p><span>Amid all the fuss, a major development has taken place. As per the sources, it is learned that with Sanju Samson having differences with KCA, Rajasthan, as well as Tamil Nadu cricket boards, have approached the keeper-batter to change his state team from the next edition.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>Sanju Samson, who plays for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, enjoys an emotional connection with Rajasthan, and hence, the Rajasthan board is happy to offer him a platform to showcase his skills at the national level. The sources claimed that<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span>Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) also contacted the batter.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>It remains to be seen if Sanju Samson accepts this offer or not. The batter will be next seen in action during the T20I series against England, which will begin from 22nd January.</span></p>
<p><span>Also Read: </span><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/who-will-keep-wickets-for-india-in-icc-champions-trophy-2025-sanju-samson-rishabh-pant-or-kl-rahul-/">Who Will Keep Wickets for India in ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Sanju Samson, Rishabh Pant, or KL Rahul?</a></p>

Some sections of reports then suggested that not playing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 was one of the main reasons why Sanju Samson didn't get picked in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

After a fight with the Kerala board, Sanju Samson set to change state ?Two big state boards contact the batter

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<p>The Indian Cricket Team are set to take on Fierce-Rivals England in a home bilateral series as both teams will be taking on each other in a five-match T20 International series and a three-match One-Day International series. The squad of the Men in Blue has also been announced and Suryakumar Yadav is set to handle the captaincy duties in the T20I series. </p>
<p>At the same time, experienced spin-bowling all rounder Axar Patel will be Surya's deputy and experienced seamer Mohammed Shami is also a part of the T20 International squad as he looks to get into shape and regain his match-fitness ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy. The 34-year-old has made his highly-awaited return to the national setup after a long gap of almost 14 months. </p>
<h2><strong>Why didn't the selectors pick Mayank Yadav in the T20 International squad versus England? </strong></h2>
<p>Young speed sensation Mayank Yadav didn't get a place in the T20I squad for the series versus the Three Lions. The 22-year-old who impressed everyone with his ability to bowl at the speed 150 km/h and stunned the batters in the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), is still injured and has not regained his match fitness. </p>
<p>Yadav participated in the T20 International series versus Bangladesh last year and it was also his debut series for the National Team. He performed in a brilliant manner, managing to dismiss four batters in three contests at a good economy rate of 6.91.</p>
<p>Following the conclusion of that series, the LSG speedster suffered back problem and since then he has been away from Cricketing action. He has been doing his rehab at the Centre of Excellence of the BCCI since the last few months. The 22-year-old was not even included in Delhi's team for the Ranji Trophy fixture versus Saurashtra which begins from the 23rd of January onwards. This shows that Mayank Yadav is still very far away from regaining his match-fitness. </p>
<p>The Lucknow Super Giants seamer created a name for himself by impressing everyone with his stormy bowling in IPL 2024. He crossed the 150 KMPH mark several times and he bowled with accurate line &amp; length too. His fastest speed recorded in the previous edition of the cash-rich T20 league was 156.7 KMPH, which was also the fastest delivery bowled by an Indian bowler in that particular season of the IPL. </p>
<p>He dismissed seven batters in four games for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 2024 edition of the IPL at an average of 12.14 and an economy rate of 6.98. However, he wasn't able to take part in many matches due to injury related issues. </p>
<p>He left the field after bowling an over versus the Gujarat Titans (GT) on the 7th of April, 2024 and suffered a muscle strain. After recovering from it, he made his comeback in the contest versus five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) on the 30th of April, 2024. But then, he suffered a side strain and wasn't able to take part in any other match for the Lucknow based team.</p>
<h2><strong>Mayank Yadav's injury troubles a cause of concern for the Lucknow Super Giants</strong></h2>
<p>If we take a close look, Mayank has been able to take part in just three matches including Domestic &amp; International Cricket since IPL 2024. The way he bowled in IPL 2024, there was hope that he will have a bright future ahead of him for Team India. Due to his ability to bowl at a really fast pace, he was awarded with a fast-bowling contract by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) but due to his constant injury related issues, he has failed to live upto expectations. </p>
<p>Fast bowlers who bowl at the speed of 150 KMPH Or more are more prone to injuries and this is exactly what happened with the young pacer. Due to suffering injuries on a constant basis, his career seems to be 'out of track'. He has played in just a single first-class match so far for Delhi, in which he has dismissed two batters. Apart from this, he also has 34 scalps to his name in 17 List-A games and 23 scalps in 17 T20 contests.</p>
<p>Despite facing injury issues constantly, LSG expressed faith in Mayank Yadav and retained his services for a massive price tag of 11 crore Indian RupeesRupees ahead of IPL 2025. If the 22-year-old fails to play in the entire IPL 2025 season, the Lucknow based team will face a lot of issues. Due to injury, he was completely ruled out of IPL 2022 and 2023 seasons.</p>
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Mayank Yadav of India started off his International Career with a maiden over in the 1st T20I versus Bangladesh | Image: Associated Press

Young Indian speed sensation Mayank Yadav is constantly fighting injuries and his injury issues are keeping him out of the Indian Team