The TATA IPL 2023 is on the way. With that being said, we will be witnessing several amazing games that will go down to the wire. There will be many last-ball finishes, and the games will get as close as possible. Over the years, the TATA IPL has given us many such matches and they have also given us many such moments to cherish. We have seen MS Dhoni lose his composure, we have seen Rahul Tewatia hit the last two balls for two sixes, and we have also seen Amit Mishra take 3 hat-tricks. So, which are the 3 most historic games in TATA IPL history? Here is a look:&nbsp;



<h2>Rajasthan Royals VS Kolkata Knight Riders 19th Match TATA IPL 2014:&nbsp;</h2>



Ajinkya Rahane scored an elite 72 of 59 balls in the first innings to take the Rajasthan team to a formidable score of 152 in the first innings. He had given his bowlers a fighting chance to stay in the game. Shane Watson also scored a handy 33 runs. It was a team effort by KKR, and they managed to score 152 runs too. Shakib Al Hasan chipped in with 29 runs, Suryakumar scored 31 and Gambhir notched up 40. &nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/02/KKR-VS-RR.jpg" alt="TATA IPL 2023" class="wp-image-102742" title="TATA IPL 2023"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IMG SRC: Rajasthan Royals</figcaption></figure>



The game ended in a tie and was pushed into the super over stage. In the super over the stage as well, the game was a tie. But it was the presence of Steve Smith and Shane Watson that took Rajasthan home. They required 3 runs off the last ball and Smith placed it very fine; it was so precise that they scampered through for 2 runs and RR won on boundary count. This game was a nail-biter!&nbsp;



<h2>Rajasthan Royals VS Mumbai Indians TATA IPL 2014 Last League Stage Match:&nbsp;</h2>



Rajasthan Royals took on the Mumbai Indians in the last league game of 2014 and it is the best match in IPL history ever. The game was pure drama. The winner of this game would decide the qualification scenario for the playoffs. Rajasthan just needed a win and Mumbai needed a win with a decent margin. Rajasthan walked out to bat first and with the help of the fifties from Samson and Nair, they managed to get 189 runs on the board. &nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/02/Adittya-tare.jpg" alt="TATA IPL 2023" class="wp-image-102743" width="830" title="TATA IPL 2023"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">This game is one of the greatest games in the history of the TATA IPL. </figcaption></figure>



The Mumbai Indians had to chase this score in 14.3 overs to win the game as well as qualify. Corey Anderson walked into bat and played the innings of a lifetime. He was smoking the RR bowlers. Every batter that walked in, was just trying to clear the fence. Rohit, Pollard, and Michael Hussey too. All of them did their small roles and hit a few out of the park. But Anderson stood strong, he scored 95 runs of 44 balls only. &nbsp;



Ambati Rayudu on the other hand scored 30 runs from 10 balls! This inning got Mumbai to 189 runs in 14.3 overs but to qualify, they had to get a boundary on the 4th ball of the 14th over. Aditya Tar walked out to bat and nonchalantly hit James Faulkner for a six over the sweeper. Mumbai won and Tare did a shirtless celebration too!&nbsp;



<h2>Mumbai Indians VS Chennai Super Kings IPL Final 2019:&nbsp;</h2>



The Mumbai Indians VS Chennai Super Kings games of the TATA IPL have a special place in the heart. These TATA IPL games have an unmatched intensity. This is a long-standing rivalry of the TATA IPL. The 2019 TATA IPL final was one such game. With 2 runs required of 1 ball, Malinga managed to get a wicket and Mumbai got their 4th title. What a story! Here is a look. Kieron Pollard did very well and scored 41 runs of 25 balls to take Mumbai to a respectable 148 runs. &nbsp;



Then in the bowling department, Malinga went for runs at 12 an over and K Pandya went for 13 an over. But it was Rahul Chahar, the unsung hero along with Jasprit Bumrah. They bowled at 3.5 runs an over! And on the last ball, the magic of Lasith Malinga worked. He got rid of Shardul Thakur. CSK finished with 148 only! Mumbai Indians were champions!&nbsp;



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TATA IPL 2023: Top 3&nbsp;Historic Games in TATA IPL History. Best Matches of TATA IPL.&nbsp;

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The TATA IPL 2023 season will begin on March 31, 2023. The tournament is a two-month-long fiesta of cricket. With that being said, the best batters in the world will be present in the tournament. Over the years, opening batters like Matthew Hayden, Adam Gilchrist, Gibbs, Bairstow, and Gayle have been integral parts of the tournament. An opener has a crucial job as he sets the pace of the innings. If the start is laid back, it is laid back, and if it is a quick-fire one, it is quick-fire! Here is a look at the top 5 openers that the league has ever witnessed:&nbsp;



<h2>Rohit Sharma is One of the Best Openers in the History of the TATA IPL.&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/rohit-sharma-1024x576.jpg" alt="Rohit Sharma" class="wp-image-98143"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Rohit is captain of Mumbai Indians franchise (IPL) </figcaption></figure>



Rohit Sharma is one of the best openers in the league. Season after season Sharma has scored runs. He is also a part of the top run-getters in the TATA IPL. Sharma plays with a decent strike rate of 120 to 130 in the first 10 to 15 balls. Post that the strike rate inflates to 150. He has been an asset to the Mumbai Indians. As a captain, he has led them to 5 IPL victories. He does have a weakness against spinners in the powerplay and left-arm pacers as well, but if Rohit manages to get past the 10-ball mark, the opposition needs to start praying.&nbsp;



<h2>Chris Gayle is One of the Best Openers in the History of the TATA IPL.&nbsp;</h2>



The TATA IPL was synonymous to ?Chris Gayle? in the 2011 and 2012 seasons. It was a season of sheer dominance by the big Jamaican. He was the poster boy of the TATA IPL. The fans love Chris Gayle because he is not just a batter but an entertainer. He makes sports interesting. One can never forget his whirlwind 175 runs against the Pune Warriors India. On his day, Chris won the game single-handedly. He was a strike force scoring at a strike rate of 150 and averaging 39.7.&nbsp;



<h2>KL Rahul is One of the Best Openers in the History of the TATA IPL:</h2>



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KL Rahul has assured dominance in the league since he was promoted to open the innings for the Punjab Kings. Before that, he was considered a fringe player with a lot of potential. But the Punjab Kings management helped him to grow. And since then, Rahul has had 4 IPL seasons in which he has scored more than 500 runs each. Now that?s an amazing thing to do! Season after season Rahul scored runs. At times his class is such that he appears to be India?s best T20 batter. Rahul has played 109 games scoring 3889 runs at an unreal average of 48 and strike rate of 136.8&nbsp;



<h2>Shane Watson/ Shikhar Dhawan:&nbsp;</h2>



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Shikhar Dhawan and Shane Watson have also left a mark on the league as openers. The most impactful performance of Shane Watson came when he opened the innings. In the 2018 TATA IPL final, Shane was too good. The same was the case in the 2019 IPL final. He played with stitches in his knees and was batting exceptionally well. Shikhar Dhawan on the other hand is a blue-chip stock. He is a player on whom the team management can always rely. The short ball outside off-stump is his strong point. He has played 206 games and has scored 6244 runs at a strike rate of 129. Watson is on the list not because he has scored the most runs as an opener but because he has had a massive impact as an opener itself.&nbsp;



<h2>David Warner:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full" id="David-Warner"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/David-warner.jpg" alt="David Warner TATA IPL" class="wp-image-81616" title="David Warner"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">David Warner was in his prime at SRH. IMG SRC: SRH</figcaption></figure>



David Warner is in the heart of every SRH fan. He won the orange cap 3 times and every time he was opening the batting for the Sunrisers. He was the backbone of their batting. David Warner took the Sunrisers Hyderabad to glory in TATA IPL 2016. He is one of the most dominant batters. On his day, he can flip the game in the team?s favor in a matter of a few overs. His timing is elite and he has a strong bottom hand. He is technically very sound. Warner has amassed 5881 runs at a strike rate of 140. &nbsp;



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TATA IPL 2023: Top 5 Openers in the History of the TATA IPL.&nbsp;

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IPL Best Bowlers: The 16th season of the Indian Premier League, the most popular T20 league of the cricket game, is going to start next month. These days everyone is waiting for the 2023 edition starting from 31st March.



The tournament of IPL season 16 is to be played till 28th May, in this tournament from 2008 to 2022, the best players have come in the game and have contributed significantly to the team with their tremendous performance.



Some of the legendary players who ruled the hearts of the audience have thus set records in the IPL. Today we tell you about another interesting fact.



Also we talk about those bowlers of IPL who have bowled the most maiden overs between fours and sixes and full dominance of batsmen.



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#strong-bhuvneshwar-kumar-11-maiden-overs-strong">Bhuvneshwar Kumar - 11 maiden overs</a></li><li class=""><a href="#strong-irfan-pathan-10-maiden-overs-strong">Irfan Pathan - 10 maiden overs</a></li><li class=""><a href="#strong-praveen-kumar-14-maidens-strong">Praveen Kumar - 14 maidens</a></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 id="strong-bhuvneshwar-kumar-11-maiden-overs-strong">Bhuvneshwar Kumar - 11 maiden overs</h2>



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At present, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, one of the active players, does not need any introduction. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who deceived the batsmen with swing bowling, performed brilliantly in international cricket for a long time, along with which he was able to perform amazingly in the IPL as well.



Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the strike bowler of Sunrisers Hyderabad in India and IPL, has played 146 matches in this T20 league, in which he has bowled 11 maiden overs. He holds the record for the second highest number of maiden overs in IPL. Not only this, he has also taken 154 wickets.



<h2 id="strong-irfan-pathan-10-maiden-overs-strong">Irfan Pathan - 10 maiden overs</h2>



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Irfan Pathan, who was once called the Sultan of swing in the Indian cricket team, may have been completely away from the cricket field, but this player had done that in a very short time, which many in a long career could do. giants can't



Irfan Pathan, who scored a hat-trick in the very first over of International Test cricket, proved his bowling prowess in the IPL as well. In this T20 league, this star fast bowler played a total of 103 matches for different teams, in which he took 80 wickets and took 10 overs.



<h2 id="strong-praveen-kumar-14-maidens-strong">Praveen Kumar - 14 maidens</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/02/image-1.png" alt="Praveen Kumar" class="wp-image-103069"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Praveen Kumar</figcaption></figure>



The career of Praveen Kumar, who was one of the best fast bowlers of the Indian cricket team at one time, ended very early. Praveen Kumar may have been infamous many times due to being in controversies, but he has a record in the IPL, which has been maintained for years.



He is the bowler with the most maiden overs in this T20 league. He has bowled 14 maiden overs in just 119 matches played here. Apart from this, Praveen Kumar also did a wonderful job of taking 90 wickets. Now only Bhuvneshwar Kumar has a chance in the list of breaking this record.



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IPL Best Bowlers: Most maiden over bowlers in IPL History.

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The Men's National Cricket Team of the West Indies, under the captaincy of Kraigg Brathwaite are going to travel to Pakistan in order to take part in a two-match Test-Series with the opening encounter set to be played in the city of Multan from the 17th of January onwards while the second and the final one will also be played the same stadium and it will commence from the 25th of January onwards. 
The selection committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had announced a 15-player squad of the National Team a few days ago for the West Indies Test-Series and seven players, who were included in the squad for the tour of South Africa have not been picked in the forthcoming series versus the Windies. 
25-year-old Abdullah Shafique, who was picked as an opening batter versus the Proteas, is not a part of the squad versus the Kraigg Brathwaite-led team due to his poor form with the bat while, explosive opening batter Saim Ayub misses out due to an ankle injury. 
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The PCB Selection Committee have instead decided to include experienced batter Imam-ul-haq and 22-year-old Mohammad Huraira in the team for the West Indies Series. Imam hasn't played Test Cricket for the Shaheens since being dropped in 2023 after the end of Pakistan's tour of Australia and this recall versus the Windies gives him a good opportunity to reclaim his spot in the team. 
Huraira on the other hand, was a part of the team for the England Test-Series but he didn't get a chance to feature in any game. He has taken part in 44 first class games and has eight fifties next to his name.
Now, the question which arises in the current situation is, who will come out to open the inning for the Green Shirts versus the Kraigg Brathwaite-led West Indies? 
In the 2nd Test-Match versus the Temba Bavuma-led South Africa in New Lands, following the injury of Ayub, former skipper Babar Azam came out to open the inning alongside skipper Shan Masood in both the innings of the encounter. In the 2nd inning, with the visitors trailing by 421 runs, the duo of Azam &amp; Masood sitched a solid partnership of 205 runs for the first wicket. 
It's now being reported that the team management of Pakistan has decided that Babar will not be the opener in the Test-Series versus the Windies. The 30-year-old had played good knocks of 58 runs and 81 runs in both the innings of the Cape Town Test-Match and this call of not making him open is a surprising one. 
In the two-match Test-Series versus South Africa, Babar scored a total of 193 runs in four innings with three fifties next to his name. In 57 Test-Matches, the elite batter has managed to amass a total of 4,190 runs in 104 innings at a decent average of 44.10, with the help of nine hundreds &amp; 29 half-centuries. 
It's looking highly likely that the former captain will be coming out to bat at number three in the batting in the upcoming Test-Series versus the Kraigg Brathwaite-led team. In 21 test-innings at the number three spot, he has scored 564 runs at a not so impressive average of 29.68.
Do Read:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/-no-more-skipping-bilateral-series-bcci-set-to-take-action-against-seniors-who-take-unnecessary-rest/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> "No more skipping Bilateral series" - BCCI set to take action against seniors who take unnecessary rest</a>

Babar Azam had a good run with the bat in the Test-Series versus South Africa | Image: AFP

Babar Azam who performed well as opener in the recently concluded Test-Series versus South Africa is set to be demoted to the number 3 position versus the West Indies

Babar Azam set to be handed a demotion in the batting order

Pakistan vs West Indies: Babar Azam to not open the inning versus the Windies, to bat at number 3

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The last few months have been below par for the Indian cricket team. They have suffered an embarrassing series whitewash for the first time in history. It didn't stop there. After that, India also lost the highly recognised Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia for the first time in the last ten years.
That has forced the Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) to review India's performance and take some strong decisions. In the recently concluded review meeting, the Indian Board has certainly taken some big decisions to make sure that all the players are available when the team needs them.
India have a big assignment coming up as they will be taking part in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, and it is important for Rohit Sharma and the team to do well. India will be playing a home series before the ICC events against England. They will play five T20Is and three ODIs.
<h2>BCCI to take action for unnecessary skipping Bilateral series - Reports</h2>
India lost the home series against New Zealand 0-3 and then suffered a 1-3 series loss in Australia. That raises questions on the future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. These two were part of both series, and their numbers didn't do justice to their stature in the teams. Both batters failed to get big scores, which was one of the reasons for India's underperformance.
Notably, in the review meeting held in Mumbai, where chief selector Ajit Agarkar, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and captain Rohit Sharma were present, it was decided that no player will be allowed to take unnecessary rest from the bilateral series. That means any player can't pick and choose between the series that they don't want to play or not.
Earlier, seniors used to skip series, citing workload management, but it won't be the case from now on. The selection committee will decide which players should take a rest and which players will play. A source told PTI, "There was a detailed discussion on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy performance, what all went wrong, and the course correction required. But do not expect a hurried decision from the new dispensation of BCCI."
This decision might affect both Rohit and Virat. These two have missed a number of bilateral series in the past. Notably, there were some reports that these two might be rested for the coming ODI series against England. But they will be playing in the coming series now.
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BCCI won't allow senior players to take unnecessary rest from the bilateral series.

BCCI reviews India's BGT series loss in Australia in the meeting held in Mumbai in the presence of Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar.

"No more skipping Bilateral series" - BCCI set to take action against seniors who take unnecessary rest

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ICC Champions Trophy: As the last date of Squad submission for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is approaching, New Zealand have announced a formidable 15-men squad for the ICC event. Kane Williamson's return and the Captain-appointment of Santner are the main highlights of the announcement. 
This much-anticipated tournament marks the Champions Trophy’s return to the cricketing calendar after an eight-year hiatus. This time, the event is set to take place in Pakistan and the UAE. 
<h2>New Zealand Squad for ICC Champions Trophy Announced</h2>
The squad was announced at an event held at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland. Excitement centered on the inclusion of three promising fast bowlers: Ben Sears, Will O'Rourke, and Nathan Smith. This will be the first ICC senior event for all three players, adding a fresh dimension to the Blackcaps’ campaign.
Ben Sears, a 26-year-old pacer, has been selected despite being uncapped in ODIs. Sears has represented New Zealand in Tests and T20Is, but a knee injury kept him sidelined for much of the year. He recently returned to competitive cricket in the Super Smash.
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Will O’Rourke, another promising fast bowler, has impressed in the early stages of his international career, particularly in Tests. Nathan Smith, known for his lower-order power-hitting and seam bowling, rounds out the trio of newcomers. Head coach Gary Stead lauded their inclusion, emphasizing the depth and talent they bring to the squad.
The squad also features a balance of youth and experience. Mitchell Santner will lead the team in his first ICC tournament as captain. Santner is supported by senior players Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, and Devon Conway. 
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Williamson and Conway, however, face tight scheduling challenges due to their commitments in the SA20 league. While Latham will take on wicketkeeping duties, Williamson’s vast experience will be crucial in anchoring the batting lineup.
New Zealand’s bowling unit looks formidable, with seasoned pacers Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson providing stability. Ferguson, however, will miss the preparatory tri-series in Pakistan due to his participation in the ILT20 playoffs. Jacob Duffy has been named as a reserve player in case Ferguson’s availability becomes an issue. The spin department is equally well-stocked, featuring Santner alongside all-rounders Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips, and Rachin Ravindra.
<h3>New Zealand Squad</h3>
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The Blackcaps famously defeated India in Nairobi in 2000 to win the inaugural Champions Trophy, then called the ICC KnockOut Trophy. More recently, they have consistently performed in global events, reaching the semi-finals in four of their last five ICC tournaments.
New Zealand is grouped in Group A alongside hosts Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. Their campaign begins with the tournament opener against Pakistan in Karachi on February 19. Only the top two teams from each group will progress to the semi-finals, making every game crucial. 
The Blackcaps’ support staff includes batting coach Luke Ronchi, bowling coach Jacob Oram, and spin coach Rangana Herath, who brings valuable subcontinental expertise. As the countdown to February begins, the team looks to build momentum and deliver a performance worthy of their reputation as one of the world’s most consistent cricketing nations.
<h3>Tri-Series Between Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa</h3>
The road to the Champions Trophy begins with a tri-series involving Pakistan and South Africa, starting on February 8. This series will serve as a vital tune-up for the team, with matches against Pakistan and South Africa on February 8 and February 10, respectively, followed by a warm-up game against Afghanistan on February 16. 
Head coach Gary Stead stressed the importance of these games, given the tournament’s compact format. “The Champions Trophy requires teams to hit the ground running, and our preparations in the tri-series will be critical,” he said.
Stead expressed confidence in the squad’s ability to rise to the occasion. “We’re fortunate to have a mix of players with significant international and tournament experience. It’s a great opportunity for the newcomers to showcase their skills on the global stage,” he added.
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New Zealand Squad For ICC Champions Trophy 2025

New Zealand announced a balanced 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, featuring fresh pacers Sears, O'Rourke, and Smith. Mitchell Santner leads, supported by seasoned players like Kane Williamson and Tom Latham.

New Zealand's 2025 Champions Trophy squad blends youth and experience, with Mitchell Santner captaining and exciting newcomers Sears, O'Rourke, and Smith.

New Zealand Squad for ICC Champions Trophy Announced; Williamson Returns as Santner Set to Lead!

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Bangladesh's elite all-rounder and former skipper Shakib Al Hasan' bowling suspension in all forms of Cricket which was given to him by the England &amp; Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is set to carry on as he failed an independent re-assessment of his bowling action, the Bangladeshi Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed on Saturday, 11th of January. 
The independent re-assessment test of the 37-year-old was conducted in Chennai'a Sri Ramachandra Centre for Sports Science in the previous month. 
"Although he is currently prohibited from bowling, Shakib Al Hasan is unquestionably allowed to play all in all the formats of the game as a pure batsman." the BCB stated in their recently released statement"
The Bangladeshi Men's National Team selectors are free to select the 37-year-old as a pure batsman for the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan and UAE, which will be commencing from the 19th of February in the city of Karachi. It's worth noting that the Bangladeshi Tigers will be kicking off their Champions Trophy campaign versus the Indian Team on the 20th of February in Dubai
Shakib was handed a bowling suspension in December of 2024 after the initial independent-assessment results showed that the 37-year-old exceeded the maximum allowed elbow-extension of 15 degrees. 
He was representing the team of Surrey in the Country Cricket Championship of England and the umpires in that particular game scrutinized his bowling action. His one-off appearance for the team of Surrey was also his first in Country Cricket since the 2010-2011 season of the tournament. 
Previously in 2019 Shakib was handed a 2-yeat ban from playing Cricket after the ICC discovered that he had breached their anti-corruption policies.
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Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh got suspended by the ECB for using an illegal bowling action | Image: X (Cricket 97)

Shakib Al Hasan has failed his re-assessment test and his bowling ban will continue for the time being

Shakib Al Hasan's bowling ban set to continue

Shakib Al Hasan's bowling ban set to continue after failing in reassessment test, setback for Bangladesh

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Team India will be back in action in the home series against England. Both teams will play five T20Is and three ODIs, starting on January 22. On Saturday, the Indian selection committee announced the T20I squad that will face the visitors. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the team, with Axar Patel as his deputy as the vice-captain.
The squad has similar faces that were part of the T20I series against South Africa. Most of the seniors have been rested, but still the squad is looking very strong. However, there were some big names that missed out, or one can say they were unlucky. Hence, here we will talk about three unlucky stars who are not part of the England T20Is.
<h3>Three stars who were not considered for England T20Is</h3>
3. Mayank Yadav
Indian speedster Mayank Yadav made his name for his brutal pace during the IPL 2024 when he bowled the fastest ball of the season. That helped him to make his T20I debut, and he played in a home series against Bangladesh. There were some reports that India might consider him for the coming home series. But instead, India have picked Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, and Harshit Rana as specialist pacers, and Mayank couldn't make the cut.
2. Rajat Patidar
The RCB star has been in fine form for the last few domestic seasons. He is scoring consistently and has been in the news for his match-winning contributions for his side. He was one of the top scorers in the Syed Mustaq Ali Trophy 2024 and led his team, Madhya Pradesh, to the final. Patidar was the second-leading scorer in the tournament with 428 runs in ten matches at an average and strike rate of 61.14 and 186.08, respectively. But he will feel himself unlucky to miss out.
1. Ruturaj Gaikwad
The most unlucky player might be the captain of Chennai Super Kings, Ruturaj Gaikwad. He has been out of the team despite doing pretty well. He has been on the top of his game, but despite that, he is not getting the chances. Gaikwad has scored 633 runs in 23 T20Is for India with one century and four half-centuries. He has also led the team in this format. But he was not even considered as India stuck with Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharam, and Tilak Varma for the top order.
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India will play five-match T20I series against England, starting on January 22.

Suryakumar Yadav will lead Team India in the coming five-match T20I series with Axar Patel as vice-captain.