IPL Franchise to get INR 90 Crore Purse, Salary Structure of retained players.



IPL 2022 Mega Auction: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recently revealed the IPL 2022 Player retention rules for the eight existing franchises and the two new entrants. Soon after the announcement of the two new IPL Franchises, BCCI rolled out a letter to all the franchises informing them of the retention rules for the IPL 2022 Mega Auctions.



The existing eight IPL teams are allowed to pick four retentions which can be divided as two India and two overseas or three Indian and one overseas while the two new teams are entitled to pick three big players from the auction pool.



Moreover, it was informed that the salary cap of 90 Crores will be placed on each franchise that will be used for making player purchase. In the IPL 2021 Mini Auctions, the total purse value was capped at INR 85 Crores. Furthermore, each franchise can spend a maximum of INR 46 Crores for retaining four players of their choice.



"The BCCI had sent a letter to all the franchises, updating them about the new rules where four retentions will cost a team Rs 42 crore while three retentions will lead to a reduction of Rs 33 crore," a senior IPL franchise official told PTI.



If a franchise opts to retain a maximum of two players, they will have to spend INR 24 Crores while for one retention, the franchise will shell out INR 14 Crores.



The retention process will begin on November 1 and the final submission date is November 30. The two new franchise will begin their process of picking three players from the auction pool soon after the existing eight franchise complete their retention process. The Mega Auction is then likely to be held in early January.



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<h2>Salary structure of retained Players:</h2>



In case of four retentions -?



Player 1 - INR 16 Crores



Player 2 - INR 12 Crores



Player 3 - INR 8 Crores



Player 4 - INR 6 Crores



In case of three retentions -?



Player 1 - INR 15 Crores



Player 2 - INR 11 Crores



Player 3 - INR 7 Crores



In case of two retentions -?



Player 1 - INR 14 Crores



Player 2 - INR 10 Crores



In case of one retention -?



Player 1 - INR 14 Crores



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IPL 2022 Mega Auction: IPL Franchise to get INR 90 Crore Purse, Salary Structure of retained players

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IPL 2022 Retained Players for MI, CSK, RCB, KKR, PBKS, RR, SRH, DC.



IPL 2022 Retained Players: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is now all geared up to set the alarm for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 Mega Auctions as other processes such as announcing two new IPL franchises and the confirmation of the retention rules have been rolled out. This very article will focus on the list of IPL 2022 retained players by Mumbai Indians (MI), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Punjab Kings (PBKS), Rajasthan Royals (RR), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals (DC).



There is no denial of the fact that the Indian Premier League (IPL) has grown leaps and bound with each passing year. There were several challenges in the path, however, the BCCI?s determination to successfully conduct the IPL has been paramount and the results of which are ahead of us.&nbsp;



The Indian Premier League (IPL) is not only the biggest cricket league in the world, but it has now started to compete with other sports in the global sports arena. Knowing the fact that 22 global powerful companies and businesses were under a roof to own the reins of the new IPL Franchise, which included the likes of Football giant Manchester United owners and the CVC Capitals that owns Formula One, shows how the IPL has bloomed over the years and how its popularity is touching the sky.



When will the IPL 2022 mega auction take place?



As per the IPL Governing Council member, IPL 2022 Mega Auction will be held in the second week of February 2022. The auction timing will be 3:30 PM IST onwards in Bengaluru for 2 days.



<h2>IPL 2022 Retention Rules:</h2>



As far as retention rules are concerned, each of the eight existing IPL franchises can retain four players including a maximum of three Indian cricketers and not more than two overseas cricketers. There has been a little giveaway for the new entrants (Ahmedabad and Lucknow) as they are entitled to pick three players outside the auction table.



The Indian premier league (IPL) 2022 auction is likely to be held early in 2022. The retention process will begin from November 1 while the deadline to submit the retained players list is 30th November. Moreover, the two new IPL Franchise will continue to pick their three best players after eight franchise submits their retained players list.



The article will walk you through the most probable four retentions of each of the eight existing franchises.



Update: BCCI shared the final list of the retained players on 30 November, 5 PM.



<h2>IPL 2022 Retained Players for MI, CSK, RCB, KKR, PBKS, RR, SRH, DC:</h2>



<h3>Mumbai Indians (MI) Top 4 Retained Players:</h3>



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Rohit Sharma (INR 16 Crore): Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma will earn the first retention card of the five times IPL champions. Sharma has been the central driving force that took MI to its five titles in eight years. Though he is not someone who has constantly scored 500-600 runs in each IPL season, but surely he is a big match player who knows how to come forward to help his side win the title.



Jasprit Bumrah (INR 12 Crore): The Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will surely be the second choice retention for Mumbai. Bumrah has been sensational for MI and has been their best bowler over these years. He is the one who picks early wickets and is the one who is looked up to in death overs. The pacer?s presence is enormous to the team and MI can?t afford to lose a gem like him.



Suryakumar Yadav (INR 8 Crore): Amidst the crunch competition between wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav for the number three retention choice, the Mumbai Indians franchise has zeroed onto the latter one. Yadav has been retained by Mumbai Indians for INR 8 Crores ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction.



Kieron Pollard (INR 6 Crore): The only overseas player Mumbai Indians would love to have in the team?s retention bucket will be Kieron Pollard. The Trinidadian all-rounder is the one who loves to keep Mumbai jerseys on and has given splendid performances in the past for the team.&nbsp;



<h3>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Top 4 Retained Players:</h3>



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Ravindra Jadeja (INR 16 Crore): The Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will be a key player for CSK going forward in the IPL without the services of other senior cricketers. Moreover, Jadeja has done immensely well for CSK to provide a brisk ending to the innings and has proved a potent weapon with the ball as well.



MS Dhoni (INR 12 Crore): For one more year, fans will witness MS Dhoni flying in CSK colours as he is almost certain to get retained ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auctions. The CSK skipper has done well to keep things under his control over the years and will be looking to do something of a similar sort in the coming few years as well.



Moeen Ali (8 Crore): The fourth player on the list is English all-rounder Moeen Ali. The southpaw could be called one of the most important pillars for CSK's success in the IPL 2021. He certainly bolstered the CSK squad with his inclusion. He was given the licence to play freely and go after the bowlers and take his chances whenever needed and he was quite successful in that. More often than not, he delivered and did commendable work.



Ruturaj Gaikwad (INR 6 Crore): Chennai Super Kings (CSK) rode at the back of opener Ruturaj Gaikwad to lift their fourth IPL title recently. Although there were several other contributors in the team, CSK absolutely loved to have Gaikwad amongst runs which give them hope for a future star in making. The 24-years old Maharashtra Cricketer is certain to be retained owing to his consistent performance throughout the IPL 2021.



<h3>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Top 4 Retained Players:</h3>



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Virat Kohli (INR 15 Crores): Indian current skipper and former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli is still on RCB?s priority list, in spite of him taking a step back from the captaincy. Kohli is a legend of modern cricket. The flamboyant cricketer has played several memorable knocks for RCB and will continue to do so with much more liberty in the coming years. Kohli will be the first retention RCB will opt for ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction.



Glenn Maxwell (INR 11 Crores): Star Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was added to the RCB squad in IPL 2021 after he was dropped by Punjab Kings owing to his poor form. RCB showed faith in the seasoned campaigner from Down Under and in return, Maxwell performed outrageously well when the team was in deep trouble. The all-rounder played several match-saving innings for RCB which strengthened his case for retention.



Mohammad Siraj (INR 7 Crores): Young Indian pacer Mohammad Siraj is another guy who will be on RCB?s priority list going for the IPL 2022 auctions. Siraj has played confident cricket since IPL 2020 and has been Virat Kohli?s go-to bowler in tricky situations. He remained extremely economical in the recent IPL and picked up 11 wickets for RCB.



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<h3>Delhi Capitals (DC) Top 4 Retained Players:</h3>



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Rishabh Pant (INR 16 Crores): Delhi played a gamble to give the captaincy roles to young Rishabh Pant after Shreyas Iyer?s injury and the southpaw has delivered exceptionally. Pant was pretty accurate with his tricks from behind the stumps, while there were a few judgemental errors that are acceptable for a young skipper. DC would love to keep going ahead with Rishabh as the skipper of the side and thus he will be the first retention of the team.



Axar Patel (INR 9 Crores): Following a stiff competition between Shikhar Dhawan and Axar Patel, Delhi Capitals (DC) seemed to have zeroed down on the latter. Axar Patel has presented himself in front as a better and capable all-rounder. The spinner has scalped 34 wickets in his last 41 IPL matches. Moreover, he remained economical, in fact, most economical (6.73) amongst DC bowlers.



Prithvi Shaw (INR 7.5 Crores): Delhi would love to have the services of pocked sized rocket Prithvi Shaw for a few more years. The Mumbai cricketer was destructive up the order and played a crucial role in setting up a strong foundation for Delhi in powerplays. Shaw amassed 479 runs, most of which came in the first six overs, from 15 IPL 2021 games which include four half-centuries.



Anrich Nortje (INR 6.5 Crores): Quite surprisingly, Delhi Capitals (DC) has opted to go with South African gun pacer Anrich Nortje leave the likes of Kagiso Rabada to the auction. The franchise surely would have its own opinions but one that can be seen clearly could be Nortje's consistency over the years and his sheer pace. The speedster was quite sensational during the IPL 2021. He deceived the batsman with his raw pace and scalped early wickets for Delhi.



<h3>Punjab Kings (PBKS) Top 4 Retained Players:</h3>



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Mayank Agarwal (INR 12 Crores): Star opening batsman Mayank Agarwal has been retained by Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction for INR 14 Crores. Earlier the franchise wanted to go to the auction with a full purse, however, there was a twist in the decision. Agarwal will provide his services for three more years to come.



Arshdeep Singh (INR 4 Crores): Local Punjabi boy Arshdeep Singh is also retained by the Mohali-based IPL franchise. The officials opted to retain the Indian uncapped pacer for INR 4 Crores. Singh was quite impressive with his bowling in the last season of the IPL and the franchise wants to groom him for the future.



<h3>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Top 4 Retained Players:</h3>



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Andre Russell (INR 12 Crore): The Knight Riders are convinced to retain proven all-rounder Andre Russell for the coming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Caribbean all-rounder endured an average last season of the IPL with the bat, though he looked comfortable with the ball. He picked up 11 wickets from 8 matches he played during IPL 2021 while managing to score just 183 runs.



Varun Chakravarthy (INR 8 Crore): One has rightly said players like Varun Chakravarthy are hard to find and KKR know that Chakravarthy is a valuable asset for the team. The two times IPL champions will surely play a retention card on Chakravarthy.&nbsp;



Venkatesh Iyer (INR 8 Crore): The openers did the maximum work in reviving KKR?s position in the IPL 2021, Venkatesh Iyer was the one who was given a nod by the franchise after consecutive opening failures from Sunil Narine and other batters. Iyer?s inclusion in the team did wonders in keeping KKR safe in the league. He was the standout performer for KKR and should be rewarded for his crafty skills.



Sunil Narine (INR 8 Crore): The West Indies spin all-rounder Sunil Narine has been retained by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the coming auction. Narine has been associated with the franchise for several years now and has won many matches. The sensational stuff he produced with the ball to help KKR win IPL 2012 and 2014 are examples of his heroics. 



<h3>Rajasthan Royals (RR) Top 4 Retained Players:</h3>



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Sanju Samson (INR 14 Crore): The skipper of Rajasthan Royals (RR) had a fantastic IPL 2021, though, his side didn?t perform well. Samson was the leading run-scorer for the Royals with a little below 500 runs under his belt in 14 matches. RR management handed over captaincy reins to Sanju Samson, which didn?t go well for the franchise as Samson bluffed several times. Nevertheless, that was his captaincy debut and the cricketer will look to score many more runs for his franchise in the coming years.



Jos Buttler (INR 10 Crore): The inaugural champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has picked English wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler as their second retention of the season. Buttler is retained for INR 10 Crores and will continue to provide his valuable services to the Royals.



Yashasvi Jaiswal (INR 4 Crore): In the form of their third and final retained player, Rajasthan opted to go with the like of young Yashasvi Jaiswal. He has been retained for INR 4 Crores as he is still uncapped. The southpaw had an average season last time, but still, the franchise wants him to be with the franchise for coming years.



<h3>Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Top 4 Retained Players:</h3>



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Kane Williamson (INR 14 Crores): The Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson is Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) first choice retention for the coming season of the IPL. Williamson, though, had a poor season of the IPL, the franchise has shown interest in retaining his services. Several experts believe that the success of Kane Williamson in the recent ICC T20 World Cup 2021 prompted SRH to dwell more upon Kane's retention.



Abdul Samad (INR 4 Crore): Quite surprisingly, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have picked up young batsman Abdul Samad as their second retention. The cricketer is highly equipped to hit big sixes and can easily score runs at the death overs. A few scanty glimpses of his flamboyance could be seen in the IPL 2021.



Umran Malik (INR 4 Crore): Kashmir pacer Umran Malik stunned everyone with his raw pace in the last few matches of IPL 2021. Malik delivered the fastest delivery of IPL 2021, clocking 153 kmph against RCB. Though the pacer hasn't been tested much, SRH might turn a retention card on him and get his services.&nbsp;



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IPL 2022 Mega Auction: IPL 2022 Retained Players for MI, CSK, RCB, KKR, PBKS, RR, SRH, DC

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The excitement for the name of the Lucknow Franchise has finally ended. After all the netizens guessed the name as Lucknow Rangers or Lucknow Panthers, the name was unveiled as Lucknow Super Giants. The name is similar to the franchise that was from Pune and owned by Sanjeev Goenka. Lucknow Super Giants has recruited KL Rahul, Ravi Bishnoi, and Marcus Stoinis. Here is an in-depth look at the same:?



<h2>Lucknow Super Giants Name Unveiled:?</h2>



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The owner of the Lucknow-based franchise, Sanjeev Goenka revealed the name of the franchise. The name of the franchise is Lucknow Super Giants. The team's name was announced on Twitter yesterday evening. Sanjeev Goenka himself appeared in the video and made the announcement. The name was hilariously received by the cricket community. The name was a rage on Twitter. &nbsp;



Several Twitter users predicted the name to be ?Lucknow Rangers? or ?Lucknow Panthers? but the name revealed was different. The Lucknow team has already picked 3 players from the draft before the auction. The three players chosen are <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/bcci-central-contracts-2022-rishabh-pant-kl-rahul-likely-to-get-grade-a-contract/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">KL Rahul for 17 Crore</a> Indian Rupees,<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/kagiso-rabada-marcus-stoinis-in-lucknows-backup-player-list-in-ipl-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow"> Marcus Stoinis for 9.2 Crore</a> Indian Rupees, and Ravi Bishnoi for 4 Crore Indian Rupees. Earlier the franchise was bought by the RPSG Group in the bidding process for the highest bid of 7090 Crore Indian Rupees. This happens to be the BCCI?s most lucrative brand deal of recent times. ?



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<h2>Lucknow Super Giants?in IPL 2022 Mega Auction:?</h2>



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The Lucknow Super Giants will enter the IPL 2022 Mega Auction with a large purse of money. Earlier this month both the two new IPL teams, Lucknow Super Giants owned by RPSG Group and Ahmedabad Franchise owned by CVC Capitals Group received clearance from the BCCI to start their processes. ?



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The Lucknow team has appointed a great and experienced support staff. The team coach is Andy Flower who has previously been the coach for the England National Team. The Assistant Coach is Vijay Dahiya. Vijay was associated with the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2012 and 2014 as well. Last but not least Gautam Gambhir is appointed as a mentor in the team. Gautam has already won the IPL title twice under his leadership and this improves his portfolio. ?



<h2>IPL 2022 Mega Auction Details:&nbsp;</h2>



Over 1200 players had dropped in their name for the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. But of these 1214 players, 896 were Indian and 318 were foreign players. All of these will go under the hammer in the 2-day event in Bengaluru on the 13th and 14th of February. Of these 270 are capped 903 are uncapped and 41 are players from associate nations. ?



View more details on the <a href="https://www.iplt20.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">official IPL website.</a>

Lucknow Super Giants! Lucknow Owner Sanjeev Goenka Unveils Name for Lucknow Franchise.

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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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Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 {PC:X}

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>
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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