BCCI confident to organise the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 in India.



The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently congratulated the Emirates Cricket Board and other organising groups for successfully wrapping season fourteen of the Vivo IPL 2021. Chennai Super Kings, once again, emerged as the winner of the cash-rich Indian T20 tournament defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final by a margin of 27 runs in Dubai.



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The league was initially scheduled in India, but covid cases reported by two IPL franchises halted the proceedings and the tournament was unfortunately shifted to UAE. However, the BCCI president Sourav Ganguly is confident and expecting next year?s IPL in India itself in front of the packed Indian crowd.



The Indian cricket board is gearing well to induct two new IPL teams from the next edition, making the tournament a 10-team affair. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) document to own two new franchises is released by the board and more details on the same are awaited.



Ganguly in his recent online conversation said that the Indian tournament should go back to India in the next edition.&nbsp;



"I hope so, because it's India's tournament," Ganguly said indicating the IPL 2022 moving to its home venue.



"As much as you see the superb atmosphere in Dubai, it's different in India. It's absolutely madness in India with the stands full. We'd love to have it back in India."



The covid situation in India is constantly improving with the increase in the vaccination drive across India. The country reported fresh 15,981 covid cases and are decreasing with each passing day.



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The covid situation in India will be much different and it will be safer to organise the event like IPL with jam-packed stands with crowds.



"I'm sure in the next seven-eight months, the COVID-19 situation will be very different, and we can host it in India with packed stands and the supporters pouring,? said Ganguly.



<h2>T20 World Cup 2021 is going to be a high scoring tournament: Sourav Ganguly</h2>



Seeing most of the matches in IPL 2021 second leg going as low scoring, a few believed that the World Cup will also be a low scoring tournament as the surface has a tendency to go towards the slower side.



However, Ganguly begged to differ and believe that besides Sharjah Cricket Ground, the other three grounds will produce a belter of contests between the two sides.



"I don't think so. Maybe in Sharjah, it will be because of the wickets. But Dubai is an absolute belter," Ganguly said.



"Abu Dhabi will be a great surface to bat on, and it's going to be a great World Cup."



Team India will take on Pakistan on 24th October in Dubai to begin their World Cup 2021 campaign.



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BCCI confident to organise Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 in India

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IPL 2022: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah has announced that the upcoming IPL 2022 will be scheduled in India and the tournament will get exciting and enthralling with two new franchises getting added to the existing pool of eight teams.



Two new teams in Ahmedabad owned by CVC Capitals for INR 5166 crore and RPSG Group-owned Lucknow (INR 7,100 crore) have been added to the Indian Premier League. Both the new inductees will become functional from the coming season.



"We have a mega auction coming up to see what the new combination looks like," Shah was quoted as saying by ANI on Saturday.



Shah during the felicitation ceremony of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) winning the fourteenth season of the IPL talked about the key pillars of CSK?s success over the years and through tough and purple patches.



He accredited most of the CSK?s success to N Srinivasan and Kasi Viswanathan who have stood by the team in all situations.



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"A lot of credit for CSK`s success over the years has to go to N Srinivasan as he has stood by his team in the difficult times. I must add that Kasi Viswanathan is like a glue that binds the team together. Season by season he has navigated the team," Shah said.



He further asserted that MS Dhoni, the former skipper of team India, is the most successful captain India has ever produced. MS won three major ICC titles during his time and has also won IPL titles four times.



"How can one take CSK lightly when you have a captain like MS Dhoni. Dhoni is the heartbeat and backbone of CSK. Mahi is the most successful captain India has ever produced. The bond he has made and the legacy he has created will stay for ages."



To conclude, Shah announced that the next season of the IPL will be in India.



?I know you all are waiting to see CSK play in Chepauk, Well, that moment is not very far. The 15th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will take place in India.?



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IPL 2022 to be scheduled in India only says BCCI secretary Jay Shah

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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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The TATA IPL 2022 Mega Auction was completed successfully on the 13th of February in Bengaluru. All the teams are settled now and most of them are looking solid. There were several domestic and lesser-known players looking who earned a whopping amount. The teams have also chosen such players who can flip the game on its head within a matter of a few overs. So, who are they? Who are the X-Factor players of the TATA IPL 2022 teams? Here?s a look:&nbsp;



<h2 id="tim-david-and-tilak-verma-are-x-factor-for-mumbai-indians">Tim David and Tilak Verma are X-Factor for Mumbai Indians:&nbsp;</h2>



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Mumbai Indians have broken the bank for a Singaporean all-rounder, Tim David. Tim has been smashing the ball all around the park in every franchise-based tournament. He is one of the most in-demand freelance cricketers. Mumbai too has invested in him. He is a fast-bowling all-rounder and can fill the shoes of Hardik Pandya. N Tilak Verma on the other hand has been scouted by Mumbai Indians. Like every year, this player is expected to make it big in the blue jersey.&nbsp;



<h2 id="maheesh-teekshana-shivam-dube-can-be-x-factor-for-chennai-super-kings">Maheesh Teekshana/Shivam Dube can be X-Factor for Chennai Super Kings:&nbsp;</h2>



Maheesh Teekshana, the mystery spinner from Sri Lanka, the emerald isle, is certainly going to get a game or two. Chennai has scouted this talent. Last year, he functioned as their net bowler. Maheesh was then picked by the Sri Lankan national team as well. With the success of mystery spinners in the IPL, Maheesh can set the stage on fire. A big IPL is a long time due for Shivam Dube as well. Shivam has a Yuvrajesque game, the day on which he bats well, he rules the game.&nbsp;



<h2 id="deepak-hooda-ravi-bishnoi-can-be-x-factor-for-lucknow-super-giants-in-tata-ipl-2022">Deepak Hooda/Ravi Bishnoi can be X-Factor for Lucknow Super Giants in TATA IPL 2022:&nbsp;</h2>



Deepak Hooda has made a comeback to the top level of cricket. Ever since parting his ways with the Baroda Cricket Association, he has improved his game. He is the top batter for the Rajasthan state team. With his attacking style of play, he can turn the game on its head. On the other hand, picking Ravi Bishnoi in the draft was an outstanding move. He does the job similar to Yuzi and comes at the price of an uncapped player. Ravi is made for the grand stage.&nbsp;



<h2 id="liam-livingstone-odean-smith-can-be-the-x-factor-for-punjab-kings-in-tata-ipl-2022">Liam Livingstone/Odean Smith can be the X-Factor for Punjab Kings in TATA IPL 2022:&nbsp;</h2>



Liam Livingstone, the Englishman will be fully available for IPL 2022 as he does not play red-ball cricket. Livingstone hits the ball a long mile. He is an attacking player and bats at 4 or 5. He is an ideal commodity for the shortest format of the game. On the other hand, Odean Smith bowls 140+ kmph and tonks the ball a long distance. He is a Pollard-like player but with more conviction in bowling. Punjab Kings broke the bank for both these players and will hope they give the best of returns.&nbsp;



<h2 id="faf-du-plessis-shahbaz-ahmed-is-the-x-factor-for-royal-challengers-bangalores">Faf Du Plessis/Shahbaz Ahmed is the X-Factor for Royal Challengers Bangalores:&nbsp;</h2>



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Faf Du Plessis is a supremely underrated T20 batter. He has smoked 2 hundreds in the Bangladesh Premier League. This genius from South Africa does not have national duties after taking retirement and will be fully available. He is also expected to take captaincy. Du Plessis has previously managed alpha males like Kohli and Maxi in the South Africa national team. Shahbaz Ahmed showed his skill last year in the game against SRH taking 2 wickets in 2 balls and winning the game. Shahbaz can bat number 3 or 4 as well. &nbsp;



<h2 id="venkatesh-iyer-sam-billings-is-x-factor-for-kolkata-knight-riders-in-tata-ipl-2022">Venkatesh Iyer/Sam Billings is X-Factor for Kolkata Knight Riders in TATA IPL 2022:&nbsp;</h2>



Venky has become the talk of the town after smashing the bowlers all over the park last season. But his full potential will only be seen in a complete tournament. IPL is a long tournament and to have longevity is crucial. But with the support of Shreyas Iyer and Bazz, Venky can do what he does best, entertain. Sam Billings on the other hand is expected to play as KKR does not have a special keeper except Sheldon Jackson. Sam has impressed previously with CSK and will be doing the same with KKR.&nbsp;



<h2 id="chetan-sakariya-david-warner-is-x-factor-for-delhi-capitals-in-tata-ipl-2022">Chetan Sakariya/David Warner is X-Factor for Delhi Capitals in TATA IPL 2022:&nbsp;</h2>



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A lion is fierce, but what is fiercer is a hungry and injured lion. The same is the case with <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/david-warner-hits-back-at-srh-for-abruptly-dropping-him-from-the-team-in-ipl-2021/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">David Warner.</a> Warner is looking for redemption in the IPL. He wants SRH to regret not retaining him. Warner is a good short ballplayer and is experienced. He needs no introduction and every fan knows what Warner does on his day. <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/rajasthan-royals-pacer-chetan-sakariya-opens-up-on-his-long-term-goal/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chetan Sakariya </a>and his slower balls make the batsman?s life hell. This Rajasthani is a talented left-arm pacer. He got his India cap in the Sri Lanka series. &nbsp;



<h2 id="prasidh-krishna-trent-boult-is-x-factor-for-rajasthan-royals-in-tata-ipl-2022">Prasidh Krishna/Trent Boult is X-Factor for Rajasthan Royals in TATA IPL 2022:&nbsp;</h2>



The bowling of the Rajasthan Royals looks sorted. They have found a good balance with Prasidh Krishna and Trent Boult in the mix. Trent Boult, being in the team will add value and experience to players like Saini and Krishna. Krishna himself has made a mark in the Day International circuit for India. Boult has started to bowl well in the death and Krishna hits the deck hard in the middle overs. Both have express pace and bowl well over 140 kmph. &nbsp;



<h2 id="lockie-ferguson-jason-roy-is-x-factor-for-gujarat-titans">Lockie Ferguson/Jason Roy is X-Factor for Gujarat Titans:&nbsp;</h2>



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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/new-zealand-pacer-lockie-ferguson-ruled-out-of-t20-world-cup-2021/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lockie</a> and Jason, both players will be readily available for the IPL as they do not have red-ball national duties. Ferguson and his toe-crushing yorkers are now known to the world. The Kiwi was supremely underrated before this IPL auction. He can give you 2 good overs at the death and 2 in the middle. Roy on the other hand will love to bat on the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ahmedabad-ipl-team-players-coach-squad-owner-details-price-complete-details/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ahmedabad</a> pitches. The pitches have pace and bounce, similar to English conditions. He can use the pace of the bowlers as well.&nbsp;



<h2 id="abhishek-sharma-washington-sundar-is-x-factor-for-sunrisers-hyderabad">Abhishek Sharma/Washington Sundar is X-Factor for Sunrisers Hyderabad:&nbsp;</h2>



Debayan Sen, the assistant senior editor on EspnCricinfo said to watch out for <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/abhishek-sharma/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Abhishek Sharma.</a> Now if a journalist of that stature says that, you need to believe him. Abhishek Sharma has a big performance long due. He bowls spin as well. He has to be backed and SRH needs to bat him up the order. Washington on the other hand showed us what he has at the Gabba and in the England series. Washi bowls 3 overs in the powerplay. He has an unreal economy of 7, in the powerplay. His batting is exceptional and needs to be backed. Washi can certainly bat number 5 or 6 for SRH. &nbsp;



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TATA IPL 2022: X-Factor Players in Every IPL 2022 Team. ?

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The wait for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to be over. The tournament will begin on 19th February, and the final will take place on 9th March. The India team, no doubt, will be one of the hot favourites to win the tournament, which will be played in a hybrid model. 
India will be playing all their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 games in Dubai. The Rohit Sharma-led side will be beginning their campaign against Bangladesh on 20th February, and, after that, will be playing Pakistan on 23rd February, followed by New Zealand on 2nd March. 
The departure date of India for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 also has been revealed. As per the reports in Times of India, it is learned that the Rohit Sharma-led side will be travelling to Dubai on 15th February. The reports added that more clarity on the same will come in the coming days. 
<h2>India won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
Not only this, it is learned that India also won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because all the teams will be in Pakistan, and hence, it will be difficult for the International Cricket Council (ICC) to arrange the warmup match. 
The reports added that India team management is happy with the net session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because they will be playing the three-match ODI series against England, which will begin on 6th February across three venues in India. 
Apart from this, it is reported that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 won't be having a captain photoshoot because of the different challenges along with the different arrivals of the team. This means that Rohit Sharma won't be travelling to Pakistan for this and will be staying in Dubai with the team. 
The opening ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be held in Lahore. There were talks of having the event in Karachi but the Pakistan Cricket Board decided to host it in Lahore.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-champions-trophy-2025-babar-azam-s-batting-position-decided-selectors-not-in-favour-of-giving-him-this-role-/#google_vignette">ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Babar Azam's batting position decided; selectors not in favour of giving him this role</a>

India will be playing all their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 games in Dubai.

It is learned that India also won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India to travel to Dubai on this date; unlikely to play warmup game

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India batter Shubman Gill has started his preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The premier batter has returned to nets for the white-ball practice as he was named in the Indian team for the ODI series against England and the ICC tournament. 
Shubman Gill has been under a lot of pressure for his poor outings with the bat, especially in Test cricket. With the emergence of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who delivered consistent performances, there were a lot of questions about the place of Gill, even in the ODIs. 
Several fans and experts also have backed Yashasvi Jaiswal to open the innings for India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 along with Rohit Sharma. However, amid all this Shubman Gill is making sure that he gives his best to train for the tournament. 
With England ODIs and ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner, Shubman Gill was seen batting in the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium. He was seen batting with the white-ball ahead of the tournament and the video can be seen at the end of the article. 
Shubman Gill looked in golden touch with the bat as he played a pull towards the four before blocking the balls. The batter would be eager to make a strong comeback and reply to all the criticism in style with his performances in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
Shubman Gill recently played the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 for Punjab. The batter was the lone warrior for his team as he hit a magnificent century and returned to form after having a poor outing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, where he played just three games. 
Shubman Gill would want to carry on his form and help a team win. He has been one of the best batters for India in ODIs. He also has been named as the vice-captain of the team for the tournament and with added responsibility under his belt, a lot will be reliant on him.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-dewald-brevis-turns-into-superman-as-he-takes-a-stunner-in-sa20-2025-/#google_vignette">Watch: Dewald Brevis turns into ‘SUPERMAN’ as he takes a stunner in SA20 2025</a> 
<h2>Watch: Shubman Gill begins preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</h2>

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India batter Shubman Gill has started his preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Shubman Gill has been under a lot of pressure for his poor outings with the bat, especially in Test cricket.

Watch: 'Under pressure' Shubman Gill looks solid in nets ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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Pakistan batter Babar Azam has been in the news for the last few days, especially with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner. The batter's name has been discussed a lot related to making him open, especially with no clarity over Saim Ayub. 
Pakistan is the only team that has yet to announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Since the last few days, he has been in the news as there have been a lot of reports that have suggested that there are chances that he might open the innings for the team. 
However, the fresh reports in Cricket Pakistan have revealed that there are no plans to make Babar Azam open the innings. The reports added that the selection committee has not given the green signal to the development as they feel that batter will be best suited in the middle order. 
<h2>Selectors want a proper opener in the role; Babar Azam to at in middle-order</h2>
The reports claimed that selectors want a proper opener in the role. One of the openers that has been finalized by the management is Fakhar Zaman. However, with Saim Ayub likely to miss out, it is learned that Imam-ul-Haq is also in contention to take the role. 
Babar Azam has been the best batter for Pakistan in ODIs. The batter has mustered truckloads of runs for the team in the format while batting at No.3 and he will be extremely crucial for his team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will be played in Pakistan with India games to be played in India. 
Babar Azam also has been a decent opener as well. He has been opening for the team in T20Is and has achieved massive success as well. He also opened in Test cricket during the recent South Africa series and aced that challenge as well, slamming two half-centuries in two innings. 
But, in white-ball cricket, Babar Azam has been criticised a lot for opening in T20Is. This is because he has failed to maximise the powerplay and has been batting with a low strike rate. It remains to be seen where he will be batting for the team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-dewald-brevis-turns-into-superman-as-he-takes-a-stunner-in-sa20-2025-/#google_vignette">Watch: Dewald Brevis turns into ‘SUPERMAN’ as he takes a stunner in SA20 2025</a>

Babar Azam has been the best batter for Pakistan in ODIs.

Pakistan batter Babar Azam has been in the news for the last few days, especially with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Babar Azam's batting position decided; selectors not in favour of giving him this role

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India assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate has provided a massive fitness update about batter Rinku Singh ahead of the fourth IND vs ENG T20I. He mentioned that the left-hander has gained full fitness and will be playing the next match of the five-match T20I series. 
India and England are all set to lock horns with each other in the fourth match of the T20I series. The game is all set to be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday (30th January). The series is currently at 2-1, with hosts in the lead. 
India has been without the services of Rinku Singh for the last two games of the IND vs ENG series. The left-hander sustained a low back spasm while fielding in the first game and was then ruled out of the next two games of the series as he was under the observation of the BCCI medical team. 
In his place, the India team added Dhruv Jurel to the XI, and the move didn't pay off. The keeper-batter batted lower down the order and struggled to get going in both games, and it potentially cost them the last match of the series. 
<h2>Rinku Singh is fit and ready to play tomorrow - Ryan Ten Doeschate</h2>
However, in what will be a massive boost, Rinku Singh has been declared fit for the next two games. The development was confirmed by assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate, who said that the batter hit nets and will be playing. He told reporters. 
"Rinku Singh is fit and ready to play tomorrow. He batted yesterday night" 
Rinku Singh has been India's one of the best batters in the T20Is. His absence was felt in the last two games as well, but now, with him being fit, it is expected that he would walk straight into the XI and is likely to add Dhruv Jurel to the team. 
The fourth IND vs ENG T20I will be a great opportunity for India to to seal the series, but they need to make some corrections before heading into the next IND vs ENG match. 
India faced a disappointing 26-run loss in the last match at Rajkot. Their batting was one of the main reasons behind the loss and they would be hoping to make a strong comeback.
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India assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate has provided a massive fitness update about batter Rinku Singh ahead of the fourth IND vs ENG T20I

India has been without the services of Rinku Singh for the last two games of the IND vs ENG series.

Rinku Singh to play fourth IND vs ENG T20I? India's assistant coach makes a massive statement

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On Thursday morning, the scene outside New Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium was nothing short of extraordinary. A massive crowd had gathered well before the match, eager to witness Kohli in action. Long queues stretched for nearly 2 km, with fans patiently waiting for entry. Given his status as Indian cricket biggest crowd-puller the frenzy was hardly surprising. A huge crowd is gathered to see king kohli in  Arun Jaitley Stadium to watch kohli. Reports says that 2KM long queue was showing outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium for virat kohli.
Ranji Trophy action was peaked on January 30 when Virat Kohli, top  star of Indian crickete team, show in his first Ranji Trophy match after a 12-year. Crowd that was shown 2KM away from Arun Jaitley Stadium to see live playing virat kohli. That shows the fan base that kohli and love for indians.
Virat Kohli’s return to the Ranji Trophy after more than a decade has ignited immense excitement among cricket fans, drawing fresh attention to India’s premier domestic tournament. Virat Kohli’s played his last match  in 2012, that was named in Delhi’s starting XI for their clash against Railways.
According to ANI sports  reports Vipul Kashyap, more than 15,000 fans showed up to see Kohli playing in a Ranji Trophy match after 12 year . That  momentous was return after 12 years for cricket fans. The crowd erupted in excitement the moment Kohli stepped onto the field with his teammates. The roar of the fans was deafening, a testament to their admiration for the former India captain. Kohli acknowledged their love, expressing his gratitude with a warm gesture to there fans.
Virat Kohli last played in the Ranji Trophy when Delhi still had former players like Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag. In that match against Uttar Pradesh, he scored 57 runs across two innings, falling to Bhuvneshwar Kumar both times.
Kohli has featured in 23 Ranji matches between 2006  to 2012 debut against Tamil Nadu, scoring 1,574 runs at an impressive average of 50.77, including five centuries. His highest score—173—came against Bengal. A stellar 2009-10 season earned him a Test call-up, and in 2011, he made his debut in whites against the West Indies. 
Reports says that Virat Kohli’s plays more domestic tournament matches to do practice for future matchs and inspire young generation as well. In future we see more such matchs and India top player's to plays such a match in domestic ground.

Huge Crowd Coming To See Virat Kohli In Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy action peaked on January 30 when Virat Kohli, the star Indian cricketer, featured in his first Ranji Trophy game after a 12-year gap.

Virat Kohli’s return to the Ranji Trophy after more than a decade