In what has been the latest development as per the reports in Sports Tak, it is learned that Rishabh Pant will be a strong candidate to captain Chennai Super Kings. The reports added that the <a href="https://www.delhicapitals.in" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.delhicapitals.in">Delhi Capitals </a>skipper will be traded ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.?



The reports suggested that Chennai Super Kings have already sorted their future leader after MS Dhoni. It was expected that team management would give giving baton to Ruturaj Gaikwad. But they have reportedly chosen Rishabh Pant as his successor.&nbsp;



Ms Dhoni will potentially be playing his last season in the IPL in 2024. To hand the captaincy to someone else will be a tough task for CSK because they recently tried that and it didn?t work. In IPL 2022, Ravindra &nbsp; Jadeja was given the leadership but he failed.&nbsp;



Chennai Super Kings were the second team to be eliminated from the tournament and after that MS Dhoni took the baton back. He guided the team to a title win in 2023. But IPL 2024 is expected to be his last season in the tournament and the real test for CSK will begin.?



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However, with reports related to Rishabh Pant being there will be a massive boost for them. In the Indian team as well, the left-hander replaced MS Dhoni and is doing a great job. Therefore CSK would be expecting the same if the reports are true. Pant has been part since he started playing IPL.?



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He recently was made captain of the team and did a great job. However, him moving to CSK could be one of the biggest moves in the IPL. Recently R Ashwin also suggested something similar, stating that CSK wanted a keeper batter in trade as a replacement for MS Dhoni but the trade couldn?t work.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IPL 2024: Deepdas Gupta hints about Rishabh Pant playing for Chennai Super Kings&nbsp;</h2>



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Former Indian cricketer Deepdas Gupta also recently hinted about Rishabh Pant playing for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. He stated that Pant and MS Dhoni are very close and both spend a lot of time together, therefore the move could be on the cards.?



Rishabh Pant has been out of action since last December. He faced a horrible accident and has been out of action since then. The keeper-batter is likely to make a comeback in the IPL 2024 and is expected to captain the team.&nbsp;

IPL 2024: Rishabh Pant in contention to captain Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025 - Reports?

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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/t20/indian-premier-league/ipl-2024/" rel="nofollow">IPL 2024</a>:?After Hardik Pandya was announced as the new captain of Mumbai Indians (MI) for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, this didn't go well in the MI camp. The Key Players like Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav expressed their feelings through social media but it was an indirect message. Now, Mumbai Indians lost two consecutive games in the TATA IPL 2024 due to poor captaincy by Hardik Pandya.



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Rohit+Sharma" rel="nofollow">Rohit Sharma </a>is one of the most successful IPL captains as Mumbai Indians won five titles under his leadership and he is the main pillar of MI. Rohit was one of those players who built Mumbai Indians as a brand in the Indian Premier League (IPL), he led MI to the playoffs in the IPL 2023 with a young and inexperienced bowling unit.



In the IPL 2024, Rohit Sharma is playing under Hardik, whom MI's team management traded from<a href="https://www.gujarattitansipl.com/"> Gujarat Titans</a> during the IPL 2024 Trading Window. This decision raises many questions about the future of Rohit Sharma with MI and its potential impact on the Indian T20 team.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Should Rohit Sharma Stay with MI?</h2>



Rohit Sharma almost played his entire IPL career for Mumbai Indians and under his leadership, MI won five IPL trophies, which makes them one of the most successful franchises in IPL history. A player who gives his all to the team or franchise shows his loyalty towards them.



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The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 is on the way just after the IPL 2024 so, players need to be fit and also they have a great chance to regain their form. Rohit Sharma is looking phenomenal in the first two matches of TATA IPL 2024 and he should continue the same momentum which will help him in the ICC mega event.



But, It's all up to Rohit Sharma, whether he is comfortable playing under Hardik or he will move to the IPL 2025 mega auction. If we look at the current situation in the Mumbai Indians dressing room things aren't well and there is a high possibility Rohit and some other key players will leave MI After the IPL 2024.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Impact on the Indian T20 Team?</h2>



After stepping down as a captain of the Mumbai Indians, Rohit Sharma can focus solely on his batting as Virat Kohli did after leaving captaincy in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This will benefit him and also the Indian Team as Rohit Sharma is known for his aggressive batting and if he can able to do the same in the T20 World Cup 2024, it might lead the Indian team to have their second trophy.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Uncertainties and Challenges in the MI Camp in the TATA IPL 2024:</h2>



There is a lot of pressure on Hardik after replacing the legendary player like Rohit Sharm as the captain of the team. Hardik Pandya needs to establish his own legacy while respecting Rohit's experience.



However, As per the recent developments, things are not good in the MI camp as groups are forming inside the team therefore this could affect the team morale and performance as well.



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IPL 2024: Should Rohit Sharma Continue Playing for MI in the IPL 2024 Under the Captaincy of Hardik Pandya? Will This also Impact the Indian T20 Team?

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CSK's MS Dhoni has once again kept an enigma around him and his decision relating to his retirement from all forms of cricket. Although, Dhoni hasn't himself announced anything yet, fans and experts fear that this will be his last swan-song in the IPL and he will no longer be seen in the same capacity in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK).



The cricket experts are engaged in the same sort of discussions as well as to whether this was MS Dhoni's last swan song or if will he come back in the IPL 2025. 



Former Australian cricketer and renowned commentator, Matthew Hayden believes that the universe has seen the last of MS Dhoni in the yellow jersey as a player and he will no longer be in the same capacity in the side. However, he added that Dhoni could be roped into side the side as a mentor.



MS Dhoni's last IPL game, possibly, came against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The wicketkeeper batter scored 25 runs from 13 deliveries in the game and gave some hope to his team, but his side fell 27 runs short of the target.



?I think this is it. I do believe that this will be the last time that Dhoni will play. Certainly, won?t be the last time that we see Dhoni. I?d be very surprised if he doesn?t mentor or be a part of the family of CSK in an official capacity,? said Hayden on Star Sports Cricket Live.



Hayden, who has shared a cricket pitch alongside MS Dhoni, talked about the legacy which MS Dhoni has kept as the leader of the team for so many years.



?I suppose the thing is when you come to the end of your career, whether it is the last part of his career or not, what you don?t want to see is diminishing returns as an athlete. Firstly, as a leader, he is The Thala of the Chennai Super Kings. This is telling me that nothing here is about becoming anything else other than first place," he added.



Dhoni smashed 14 fours and 13 sixes during the IPL 2024 as he scored 161 runs at an impressive average of 53.66. In the final game against RCB, a few nights ago, Dhoni contributed with three boundaries and a six to take his side close to the total.



?He?s desperately using his brains, all of that cricket knowledge. And of course, the power is there and that?s always been MS Dhoni. He?s always hit balls at this stage of an innings. At the front, you can understand how players can hit it. But at the back, it?s really hard to hit balls,? Hayden added.



Interestingly, MS Dhoni has kept an enigma around him and his decisions. He has never been so outspoken when it came to inform about his future plans. His international retirement came as a shocker when he put out a social media post captioning, "Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout. From 1929 hrs consider me as Retired."



During the previous editions of the <a href="https://iplt20.com">IPL</a>, Dhoni used to be in the pre and post-match presentations and the broadcasters had the luxury to throw at him the question of his retirement, however, this time he had left the leadership prior to the start of the IPL season.



It remains to be seen what comes as a surprise from MS Dhoni shortly. It's very unlikely for MS to continue given his age and the muscle injury which he was carrying. 



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CSK's MS Dhoni likely to be part of the IPL 2025, but in a different role, reckons Matthew Hayden

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Chennai Super Kings' journey in IPL 2024 ended after the defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore in a do-or-die match at Chinnaswamy on 18th May. In the must-win match, Chennai needed 201 runs in 20 overs to qualify but Gaikwad and company could only score 191 runs.



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The journey of IPL 2024 was nothing special for Chennai Super Kings, the first shock that Chennai fans felt at the beginning of this season was when they came to know that Dhoni is not leading the team this year. Under the captaincy of Ruturaj Gaikwad, the team had a good start to the tournament. In the first two games of the Chennai tournament, they defeated Bengaluru by six wickets and in the second match, CSK defeated Gujarat Titans by 63 runs to stake its claim in the tournament.



The defending champion had won four out of the first seven matches in the first half of the tournament. In the first half, They defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians. In the second half, out of the seven matches played, Chennai won only three matches, due to which the path of qualification for the team became difficult.



In IPL-2024, Chennai Super Kings dominated all the teams in home matches. The defending champions won five out of seven matches played at their home ground, M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, while Chennai won only two matches in away games. This was the biggest reason why the team could not even qualify for IPL-2024.



For your information, let us tell you that there is going to be a mega auction in IPL-2025, which means that all the franchises can retain only four players in their team. So, let us take a look at who will be the four players whom CSK franchise will retain in the Indian Premier League 2025.



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MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Mitchell Santner, Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana, Simarjeet Singh, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, Avinash Rao Aravelly



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="mahendra-singh-dhoni">Mahendra Singh Dhoni</h3>



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If there is any biggest question in the cricketing world then it is, will Mahendra Singh Dhoni be seen playing in IPL-2025 or not? Confirming this, Chennai Super Kings' X player Suresh Raina believes that he can be seen playing for Chennai in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League also. ?Ruturaj Gaikwad needs more time to mature, so MS Dhoni should play one more season,? Raina said on Jio Cinema.



Dhoni had a good IPL-2024 season, scoring a total of 161 runs at 53.67 and an explosive strike rate of 220. MSD was dominant over all the bowlers in the last over, his explosive batting and leading technique is needed by Chennai Super Kings, in such a situation, if he does not announce retirement then the Chennai franchise would definitely want to retain him.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="ruturaj-gaikwad">Ruturaj Gaikwad</h3>



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Chennai would also like to retain Ruturaj Gaikwad, one of the most reliable players of Chennai Super Kings, in their team next year. Last season, Gaikwad had scored 590 runs in 16 innings at a class rate of 147, and in IPL-2024 too, a lot of runs came from his bat. In the 17th edition of IPL, Gaikwad scored 583 runs in 14 innings at an excellent average of 53.



Seeing Gaikwad's excellent batting and leading quality, Dhoni handed him the captaincy in IPL-2024. While captaining, the 27-year-old player took many good decisions for the team with his temperament and skill. In such a situation, in the eyes of Chennai franchise, Ruturaj Gaikwad will be the first choice in the retention list.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="shivam-dube">Shivam Dube</h2>



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Chennai Super Kings' power striker Shivam Dube has been showing excellent batting performance for Chennai for some time now, this season proved to be a dream season for Dubey. Shivam Dubey, who has been giving excellent performance for some time, has also been named in the squad of T20 World Cup 2024. Dubey had scored 418 runs in IPL-2023 at a strike rate of 158.33, while in IPL-2024 he scored 396 runs in 14 innings at a strike rate of 162.



Dubey, 30, is seen hitting long balls against the opposition bowlers in the middle order with his power strike ability. Along with batting, Dube also bowls medium fast, which directly benefits the team.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="ravindra-jadeja">Ravindra Jadeja</h3>



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Who can forget Ravindra Jadeja? one of the star all-rounders of Chennai Super Kings Jadeja, the hero of IPL-2023, made Chennai the fifth time IPL winner by hitting a six and a four in the last two balls against Gujarat Titans. Jadeja had taken 20 wickets in 16 matches for Chennai in IPL-2023 with an excellent economy of 7.56 and with his batting, he had scored 190 runs at a strike rate of 142.86.



IPL-2024 was nothing special for Jadeja, he took only 8 wickets in total 14 matches and added 267 runs in batting at a strike rate of 142.78. Along with his spin bowling and batting, Jadeja also benefits the team with his prompt fielding.



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CSK To Retain THESE FOUR Players for IPL 2025 Prediction | Chennai Super Kings Retention List For Indian Premier?League?2025

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Royal Challengers Bangalore, one of the most popular teams of the Indian Premier League, has had a very exciting 2024. After the first half, RCB's chances of qualification for IPL-2024 were reduced to less than 1%, but despite this, the team qualifies for the playoffs due to its good performance.



The opening match of IPL 2024 was played between defending champion Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore, who were waiting for their first trophy for the last 17 years, in which CSK won the match by six wickets. RCB franchise changed its name from Royal Challengers Bangalore to Royal Challengers Bangaluru this season but apart from the name, there was no change in the performance of the team.



Faf du Plessis lead RCB, winning only one game in the first eight games and facing defeat in seven games. But the men in red made a comeback by winning the next six consecutive matches and qualified for the IPL-2024 playoffs with 14 points in the points table.



In Eliminator-1, Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals were in front of Bengaluru, who won the match by four wickets and showed RCB out of the race for the finals. Batting first, Faf Duplessis and company could score only 172 runs in 20 overs, which Rajasthan chased in 19 overs.



The Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise has a good opportunity to strengthen the squad. There is a mega auction before IPL-2025 in which all the players will be put in the auction. The management needs good batsmen, all-rounders in the middle order and good bowlers in the bowling department.



Down below is the main content: RCB To Retain THESE FOUR Players for IPL 2025 Prediction



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="rcb-ipl-2024-full-squad">RCB IPL 2024 Full SQUAD</h3>



Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Mohammed Siraj, Dinesh Karthik, Lockie Ferguson, Cameron Green, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Manoj Bhandage, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Suyash Prabudessai, Akash Deep, Reece Topley, Rajan Kumar, Himanshu Sharma, Karn Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Will Jacks, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Tom Curran, Swapnil Singh, Saurav Chauhan



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</h4>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/05/Virat-Kohli-1.jpg" alt="RCB To Retain THESE FOUR Players for IPL 2025 Prediction | Royal Challengers Bengaluru Retention List For Indian Premier League 2025" class="wp-image-134468" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Virat Kohli | Pic: ipl20.com</figcaption></figure>



No franchise can ever make the mistake of letting go of a great player like Virat Kohli, one of the most popular players of present day cricket. This season, Kohli scored a total of 741 runs for RCB in 15 matches at an impressive strike rate of 154.70 and 61.75. This was his second good year in his 17-year long IPL history, before this he had scored 973 runs in IPL-2016 which included four centuries.



In the IPL Mega Auction 2025, the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise will be the first to retain Virat Kohli without any hesitation.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="rajat-patidar">Rajat Patidar</h4>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/05/Rajat-Patidar.jpg" alt="RCB To Retain THESE FOUR Players for IPL 2025 Prediction | Royal Challengers Bengaluru Retention List For Indian Premier League 2025" class="wp-image-134464" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Rajat Patidar | Pic: ipl20.com</figcaption></figure>



The second biggest name in the retention list could be that of right handed batsman Rajat Patidar. IPL-2024 proved to be a dream year for Rajat, he scored 395 runs in 15 matches with a strike rate of 177.13 and an average of 34. Patidar provided support to the team after Glenn Maxwell repeatedly failed in the middle order.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="mohammed-siraj">Mohammed Siraj</h4>



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Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj, who has been leading the bowling line-up of Royal Challengers Bangalore for a long time, will also be definitely retained by the RCB franchise in the team. In IPL 2022, the franchise invested Siraj in their team for INR 7 crores.



Mohammed Siraj's IPL-2024 was full of ups and downs. This season Siraj took 15 wickets in 14 matches with an economy of 9.19. Last season IPL-2023, Siraj had taken 19 wickets in 14 matches with an excellent economy of 7.52. The 30-year-old fast bowler is adept at taking wickets in the powerplay overs with his swing and also troubles the batsmen with his yorkers in the death overs.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="will-jacks">Will Jacks</h4>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/05/Will-Jacks.jpg" alt="RCB To Retain THESE FOUR Players for IPL 2025 Prediction | Royal Challengers Bengaluru Retention List For Indian Premier League 2025" class="wp-image-134467" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Will Jacks | Pic: ipl20.com</figcaption></figure>



25-year-old England batting all-rounder Will Jacks, playing his first IPL game, did brilliantly, RCB purchased Jacks in their team for Rs 3.20 crore in the 2024 mini auction.



Will Jacks scored 230 runs in 8 matches in IPL-2024 at a blazing strike rate of 175.57 and an excellent average of 32.86, which also included a century. Against the Gujarat Titans, Jacks played an inning of 131 runs in just 41 balls with the help of 10 sixes.



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RCB To Retain THESE FOUR Players for IPL 2025 Prediction | Royal Challengers Bengaluru Retention List For Indian Premier League 2025

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IPL 2025: Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians (MI) ended their 2024 Tata Indian Premier League campaign with an 18-run defeat against KL Rahul's Lucknow Super Giants at home, resulting in a bottom-of-the table finish for the second time in the last three IPL seasons.



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The five time IPL champions, who played in the second qualifier of IPL 2023, were keen to make a comeback and get back to lifting the IPL trophy again. And in order to lift their sixth trophy, the Mumbai-based franchise made a huge decision of bringing all rounder Hardik Pandya back to the team in an all cash deal worth 15 crore rupees from Gujarat Titans.



Ahead of IPL 2024?s Auction, Mumbai had decided to retain the core players of their squad and added Hardik to the squad as well before the auction in order to replace Cameron Green, who was traded in the most expensive trade deal in the history of the IPL worth 17.5 crore rupees to Royal Challengers Bengaluru.



But, Hardik?s return to MI had a mixed response from the fans and then things became even more worse when the MI management announced that Rohit Sharma - the most successful captain of the Mumbai Indians will be replaced by Hardik Pandya as the Skipper ahead of IPL 2024.



The decision of replacing Rohit with Hardik as the captain didn't please the fans at all and some main players of the franchise as well were not happy with the decision and social media platforms were filled with angry reactions. The 2024 season of the Indian Premier League for Mumbai ended on a poor note as well. Now, the five time winners will be tasked with building a squad which is capable of helping them lift their sixth title around their new captain.



The auction of IPL 2025 will be a mega auction similar to the one in 2022, where Mumbai were forced to release some star players from their squad including Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya but they had decided to retain Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav and Kieron Pollard.



Like the IPL 2022 mega auction, each franchise will reportedly be allowed to retain a maximum of four players for IPL 2025 as well. But, there are some rumors which say that team owners have requested the BCCI to allow each franchise to retain a maximum of eight players.



While there's no confirmation in regards to how many players can be retained by all the teams ahead of IPL 2025?s mega auction, it's very likely that franchises will be allowed to retain a maximum of four players each. In addition to player retention, teams will also have the option of using the Right To Match (RTM) cards in the mega auction.



If just four players are allowed to get retained, then the Mumbai based franchise will have to make some tough decisions on who to retain and release ahead of the 2025 IPL Mega Auction as they look to build a squad which can help them to get back to their title winning ways. Here are four players that Mumbai might retain:



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="four-players-mumbai-indians-might-retain-in-ipl-2025-auction">Four Players Mumbai Indians might?retain in IPL 2025 Auction</h3>



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<li>Suryakumar Yadav</li>
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The World?s number one T20 International batter, Suryakumar Yadav joined the Mumbai Indians in 2018 and impressed in his very first season, amassing 512 runs which included four fifties at a decent strike rate of 133.33. But, as his career progressed, the 33 year old not only expanded his range of shots, he also succeeded in batting at a strike rate of more than 145. Currently, SKY is the most irreplaceable player for any side out there and is likely to get retained by MI in the mega auction once again.



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<li>Jasprit Bumrah</li>
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The best bowler in all formats of the game, Jasprit Bumrah is a force to reckon with for the Mumbai Indians. The 30 year old speedster joined MI in 2013 and impressed immediately on his debut as he got the precious wicket of Virat Kohli in his very first IPL match. His career has progressed a lot since then and he has improved even more with time. Bumrah has picked up 165 wickets in 133 matches in the Indian Premier League and has bowled at an outstanding economy rate of 7.30. In IPL 2024 as well, Bumrah managed to bowl at an economy of 6.48 while the others bowled at more than 10. The 30 year old has proven to be a crucial match winner for the Mumbai based franchise since his debut and imagining him playing for any other team is really hard.



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<li>Tilak Verma</li>
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Tilak Verma started his IPL journey with the five time winners in 2022 where he had a fantastic debut season as he managed to score 397 runs in 14 encounters which consisted of two important fifties. Since his debut in 2022, Tilak has gone to become one of the most important players for the Mumbai based franchise and has taken up the important responsibility of batting at number four and rescuing his team from tough situations. The 21 year old had a breakthrough IPL 2024 season as he amassed 416 runs in 13 matches at a really good strike rate of 149.64. The Hyderabad born player has a bright future ahead of him and not retaining him might prove to be a major blunder for the Mumbai Indians.



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<li>Hardik Pandya</li>
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Ahead of IPL 2024, MI decided to trade Hardik Pandya in an all cash deal from 2022 winners Gujarat Titans and even decided to give him the leadership duties. However, this decision backfired and the joint most successful IPL franchise finished IPL 2024 at the bottom of the table after winning just four matches under the leadership of Hardik. But, the all rounder is a proven match winner and has played memorable and rescuing innings for both India and Mumbai Indians. It's highly unlikely that the MI management will lose faith in Hardik after just one season and will back him as the skipper in the?near?future.



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IPL 2025: No Rohit Sharma? Four Players Mumbai Indians might?retain in IPL 2025 Auction

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Hardik Pandya, one of the World Cup heroes for India, has always been a very special player for the Men in Blue across formats at several ICC tournaments. Pandya had a very decent season with both bat and ball in the World Cup, with his biggest contributions being wickets against Pakistan and his 3-fer that also included Miller?s wicket, which won India the spine-chilling T20 World Cup final. With this, India ended their 13-year drought without a World Cup trophy. 



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 However, just three weeks after the great World Cup triumph, Hardik?s world has turned upside down. With a shattered personal life, Pandya was recently snubbed of the captaincy role for India?s T20I. Suryakumar was appointed as the recent successor of retiring skipper Rohit Sharma; this marked a major setback in the all-rounder?s career. Now, after his major setback at the international level, what will be his future with the IPL?s most successful franchise? Pandya left MI for a big-budget move to the Gujarat Titans in 2022, and in their debut season, the exceptional all-rounder led them to a trophy triumph. After taking the Titans to yet another final in 2023, he was brought back to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumbai_Indians">Mumbai Indians</a> camp and took over Rohit?s position. Hardik did not receive the best of receptions from the MI crowd, as he was disgusted over the behavior of the crowd all over India. Hardik even could not up the morale of the team, as despite having one of the finest teams in the competition, the Mumbai Indians ended last in the points table. After having a disastrous season, it was often said that Hardik could be snubbed of such a crucial role. 



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 With the IPL 2025 probably being a mega auction, there are high chances of Rohit Sharma leaving the MI den after 15 long seasons with the franchise team. MI would surely prioritize having him back; however, it would depend on whether the World Cup-winning skipper would want to continue his tenure with the team, especially when teams like the Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, and Gujarat Titans have shown prior interest in the veteran. The BCCI has yet to declare how many retentions each team can make, and so MI needs to set their priorities straight. However, they also have a blockbuster batter and India?s recently announced T20 skipper, Suryakumar Yadav, in their roster. 



ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-with-gaikwad-out-pant-and-pandya-back-what-will-be-indias-likely-starting-xi-in-t20is-under-the-new-skipper-and-new-coach-gambhir/">IND vs SL: With Gaikwad out, Pant and Pandya back, what will be India?s likely starting XI in T20Is under the new skipper and new coach, Gambhir?</a> SKY can be vital for retention, and he would also have a desire to lead the IPL?s most renowned side. Though Pandya still has his chances, looking at his good insight into the captaincy and his participation in the Champions Trophy can also turn the tables for him if he has a probable great campaign at the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Baroda. 



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 However, there remains a chance that Suryakumar Yadav can be a successful skipper with the Men in Blue, and then the Mumbai Indians might look to rope him in for a season as their stand-in skipper. So clearly, Hardik?s chances of retaining his IPL captaincy have also been largely threatened following his national disappointment.

With Hardik Pandya's India captaincy snub, does he stand a chance to retain his position as the MI skipper?

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Indian team and Gujarat Titans star pace bowler Mohammed Shami is now practicing in the nets after ankle surgery. He is out of the Indian team after the 2023 ODI World Cup. There is speculation that he may return to the team in the Test series against Bangladesh.



Shami has been out of the cricket field for a long time due to ankle surgery. He was also out of IPL 2024 and the T20 World Cup 2024 held in USA and West Indies.



Shami has been playing for Gujarat Titans for the last two seasons, and in just two seasons, he has taken 48 wickets for the franchise. Shami is one of those players on whom no franchise trusts for a long time, he is dropped from the team despite consistently performing well for the franchise.



There is a mega auction of IPL in 2025, according to the rules, each franchise can retain four players in its team. In such a situation, after asking Mohammed Shami about his IPL-2025 retention in an interview, he gave such an answer.



?I don?t have any team in mind. I was not retained by Delhi Capitals. I took 60 wickets for the Punjab Kings, but they allowed me to leave, and I joined Gujarat. I have taken 48 scalps for them in just two seasons, and if they don?t retain me, I don?t care. I will give my best for the team who buy me in the auction. If Gujarat need performers, they will retain players, but if they want good faces, they can opt for models. I have a clear perspective in life. I want to give my best,? - Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami said I don't think Gujarat Titans will retain me in IPL 2025

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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/t20/indian-premier-league/ipl-2025/">IPL 2025</a>: The <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/gautam-gambhirs-kkrs-colleagues-ten-doeschate-and-abhishek-nayar-set-to-join-as-indias-assistant-coaches-report/">Indian Premier League </a>will see its 18th edition in 2025. The three-time Kolkata Knight Riders will host the title in the IPL 2025. The preparations have started, and the BCCI is likely to have a meeting with all franchises to discuss the retentions. Next year, there will be a mega auction where a team will get only 4-5 players to retain.



So there will be a lot of chopping and changing, and many big names will come under the hammer. Teams that have not performed well in the last few seasons will look to pick some good players who can do well. We might see some teams looking for new captains. In this article, we will talk about three captains who might leave their franchises ahead of the IPL 2025.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3 Captains who might leave their franchises ahead of the IPL 2025</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">3. Faf du Plessis (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)</h3>



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Faf du Plessis joined Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2022 and led the franchise for three seasons. Under his captaincy, RCB made the playoffs twice, in 2022 and 2024. But the franchise is still searching for its maiden title. Du Plessis' three-year contract is over, and the franchise might not look to retain him as he is already 38 years old. So we might see Du Plessis leaving RCB ahead of the IPL 2025.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2. KL Rahul (Lucknow Super Giants)</h3>



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Star Indian batter <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/KL_Rahul" data-type="link" data-id="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/KL_Rahul">KL Rahul</a> is another name that is coming out in the news who could leave his team ahead of the IPL 2025. Rahul has been with LSG for the last three seasons, but they couldn't make it to the playoffs in 2024. There was also footage where LSG owner Sanjeev Goenka was seen shouting at him on the ground. All these things have ignited rumours that Rahul might leave LSG. However, Rahul's contract with the Lucknow franchise is also over, so there is a chance that he might look to end his tie with them.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">1. <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-teams-who-can-look-for-rishabh-pant/">Rishabh Pant (Delhi Capitals)</a></h3>



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A big name that can leave his team is Rishabh Pant. The swashbuckling batter made his IPL debut for <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/ipl-team/delhi-capitals/">Delhi Capitals</a> in 2016 and has been an integral part of the team since then. He has played 111 matches and scored the most runs for the franchise. But according to a report from Dainik Jagran, the DC franchise is not happy with the captain and is thinking of releasing him. So if it happens, there will be a number of franchises that might be looking for Pant in the IPL 2025.



Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-teams-who-can-look-for-rishabh-pant/">3 Franchises ft. CSK that can sign Rishabh Pant for IPL 2025 if he leaves DC</a>

IPL 2025: 3 Captains who are likely to leave their IPL Teams ahead of 2025 season

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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.
Also Read:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/shock-to-team-india-before-champions-trophy-jasprit-bumrah-ruled-out-of-entire-england-odi-series/"> </a><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/shock-to-team-india-before-champions-trophy-jasprit-bumrah-ruled-out-of-entire-england-odi-series/">Shock to Team India before Champions Trophy, Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of entire England ODI Series</a>

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>
<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Samay’s journey from printing engineering to stand-up comedy has been quite inspiring. His life is full of humor, and he is an incredibly talented comedian. Watching his videos can instantly lift your mood, as his natural humor connects with millions of people in India.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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