The wait for the <a href="https://www.iplt20.com" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.iplt20.com">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) 2024 is about to be over. All the attention has turned towards the tournament, which is just a few days away from now. The league will begin on 22nd March and will be played till 26th May. With the kind of players each team has, it promises to be two months of enthralling entertainment.?



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals likely to call Jake Fraser-McGurk as a replacement player for Harry Brook&nbsp;</h2>



Going into the IPL 2024, Delhi Capitals are looming into the availability of the England star Harry Brook. The England star is likely to pull out of the tournament due to personal reasons. Things haven?t been good in his family of late.&nbsp;



Harry Brook recently pulled out of the Test series against England and there is no clarity if he will play in the IPL 2024. Therefore if he pulls out of the tournament, Delhi Capitals have shown their interest in young Australia star Jake Fraser-McGurk as per the reports in Code Sports.&nbsp;



Jake Fraser-McGurk is rated as one of the most talented youngsters in Australian cricket. He came into the scene when he broke AB de Villiers? record for the fastest century in a List A game. He slammed a ton in just 29 balls.?



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Jake Fraser-McGurk was impressive in the BBL as well as he slammed 257 runs at a strike rate of around 160 in 9 games. His impressive run saw him making a debut for Australia in the ODI series and playing cracking knocks during the series against West Indies.&nbsp;



Jake Fraser-McGurk has been part of the Delhi Capitals franchise in the ILT20. He played for Dubai Capitals. He didn?t attract any bidders in the IPL 2024&nbsp; auction but him being young and fierce can be a perfect replacement for Harry Brook.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Delhi Capitals squad for the IPL 2024&nbsp;</h2>



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Here?s the Delhi Capitals squad for the IPL 2024?



Rishabh Pant (c), Pravin Dubey, David Warner, Vicky Ostwal, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, Abishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Lungi Ngidi, Lalit Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mitchell Marsh, Ishant Sharma, Yash Dhull, Mukesh Kumar, Harry Brook, Tristan Stubbs, Ricky Bhui, Kumar Kushagra, Rasikh Dar, Jhye Richardson, Sumit Kumar, Shai Hope, Swastik Chhikara.&nbsp;

IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals likely to call this star Australia player as replacement of Harry Brook

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DC vs RR IPL 2024: "Our Fortune has changed since he joined the Playing 11," said Ricky Ponting on Jake Fraser-McGurk, and truly, ever since McGurk got to open for Delhi Capitals, they have been a different side altogether. His brisk half-century against Rajasthan, not only kept DC alive in the tournament but achieved him a unique record in the IPL.



Asked to show their willows at the forefront, the audacious Australian showman, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and the uncapped Lefty Abhishek Porel took center stage for Delhi Capitals. Igniting the field with their explosive prowess, they blazed a trail of aggression, stitching together a tapestry of 60 runs within a mere four overs.



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However, it was the fourth over that emerged as the crescendo of their performance, bowled by Avesh Khan. In a display of pure audacity, McGurk unleashed a relentless assault, plundering four boundaries and two towering sixes, leaving the opposition in a state of bewilderment. Amidst the thunderous applause, Jake Fraser-McGurk hit a lightning-fast half-century in just 19 deliveries, punctuated by a majestic six that soared into the horizon.



He got out quickly in the next over, hitting the first ball he faced from Ravichandran Ashwin straight to a fielder at extra cover.



During his time at the crease, Fraser-McGurk hit seven fours and three sixes, scoring at a swift strike rate of 250. Now, he's got the record for the most fifties in less than 20 balls, beating players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sunil Narine, and Travis Head. He just took 7 innings to achieve the feat. He also has the best strike rate in the IPL 2024(Players with more than 100 runs).



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Players with Half Centuries within 20 ball</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Player</th><th>No. of Half-Centuries (&lt;20 Balls)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Jake Fraser-Mcgurk</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>Sunil Narine</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>KL Rahul</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Kieron Pollard</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Nicholas Pooran</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Yashasvi Jaiswal</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Travis Head</td><td>2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h6 class="wp-block-heading">Ponting on Jake Fraser-McGurk</h6>



Ricky Ponting said "He hasn?t surprised me with what he?s done. I had a good look at him in the BBL and knew what he was capable of.?



After his departure, Abhishek Porel took charge and beat the hell out of Rajasthan Bowlers. Tristan Stubbs at the later end displayed his powers and Delhi posted a big sum of 221 in their half.



The chase wasn't easy for Rajasthan and good innings were expected from the openers. However, Delhi bowled brilliantly at the top and restricted the boundaries to a certain extent. Sanju Samson really played a captain's knock and the game was in RR's favor as long as Sanju was standing there. 



A controversial catch at the boundary by Shai Hope sent Sanju back to the dugout and Delhi didn't let the match go away then. They tightened their lines and restricted Rajasthan Royals 20 far from the target.



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DC vs RR: Jake Fraser-McGurk Registered a Unique Record To His Name After a 19-ball Half Century.

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Cricket Australia have added two superstar batters Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matt Short to their T20 World Cup 2024 squad reserves. The tournament will be played in the United States of America and the Caribbean from 1st June to 30th June.&nbsp;



When Australia announced the squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 was announced, a lot of eyebrows were raised as Jake Fraser-McGurk wasn?t named in the team. The batter set the stage on fire in <a href="https://www.iplt20.com" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.iplt20.com">IPL</a> and his not getting selected surprised many.?



Playing for Delhi Capitals, Jake Fraser-McGurk scored 330 runs in nine matches at an average of 36.66. However, what caught the attention of many was his strike rate of 234.04. He went after the bowlers right from the ball 1 and played brutal innings in almost every game.?



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But with Australia having packed top-order, he wasn?t selected in the T20 World Cup 2024. However, his performances were hard to ignore as he was added to the reserves and could be in contention to make it into team if someone gets unfit.&nbsp;



Matthew Short also has been added to the&nbsp; reserve list for the T20 World Cup 2024. He was the Player of the Tournament in the 2022-23 edition of the BBL as he scored 458 runs and also picked 11 wickets. He also has played 9 T20Is for Australia.



Here?s Australia's squad&nbsp;for the T20 World Cup 2024:&nbsp;



Mitch Marsh (c), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa.



Reserves:&nbsp;Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matt Short.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Australia's scheduled for T20 World Cup 2024</h2>



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Here?s?Australia's schedule for T20 World Cup 2024



Australia v Oman ? June 5, Bridgetown, 10 am local time



Australia v England ? June 8, Bridgetown, 10 am local time



Australia v Namibia ? June 11, North Sound, 10 am local time



England v Scotland ? June 15, North Sound, 10 am local time

T20 World Cup 2024: Australia adds two IPL superstars to their World Cup squad reserves

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IPL 2024 saw many players who had a redeeming season for their franchise teams. From Abhishek Sharma?s breathtakingly aggressive opening batting alongside Head to Parag?s intense efforts in the middle order for the Royals, several players put in valiant efforts. 



With the IPL mega auction approaching in the 2025 season, many teams have to release their very desired players; however, that might be advantageous for the players as they might find themselves in lucrative offers. 



From the latest India debutants Abhishek and Parag to Aussies Travis Head and McGurk, let?s have a look at the topmost players who can draw attention in the mega-auction. 



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><h2>Top 10 Players expecting a price rise in IPL 2025</h2><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#travis-head-6-80-crore">Travis Head: 6.80 crore</a></li><li class=""><a href="#abhishek-sharma-6-50-crore">Abhishek Sharma: 6.50 crore</a></li><li class=""><a href="#jake-fraser-mc-gurk-50-lakhs">Jake Fraser-McGurk: 50 lakhs</a></li><li class=""><a href="#rinku-singh-55-lakhs">Rinku Singh: 55 lakhs</a></li><li class=""><a href="#riyan-parag-3-80-crore">Riyan Parag: 3.80 crore</a></li><li class=""><a href="#prabhsimran-singh-60-lakhs">Prabhsimran Singh: 60 lakhs</a></li><li class=""><a href="#shashank-singh-20-lakhs">Shashank Singh: 20 lakhs</a></li><li class=""><a href="#nk-reddy-20-lakhs">NK Reddy: 20 lakhs</a></li><li class=""><a href="#tushar-deshpande-20-lakhs">Tushar Deshpande 20 lakhs</a></li><li class=""><a href="#tilak-verma-1-74-crores">Tilak Verma: 1.74 Crores</a></li></ul></nav></div>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="travis-head-6-80-crore">Travis Head: 6.80 crore</h3>



The Aussie veteran has been the star in World cricket. Since Finch?s retirement for Australia Head has been an all-format player, opening in white-ball cricket. Head since then has been unstoppable, as he led Australia to a World Cup triumph, a great display in the IPL 2024, and so in leagues around the world. 



He was bought at a decent price of 6.80 crores, and his prices are surely going to rise by a huge amount even if SRH looks to acquire him using the RTM. Only if retained would the Aussie great see an undeserving amount. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="abhishek-sharma-6-50-crore">Abhishek Sharma: 6.50 crore</h3>



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One of the most talked-of talents in the last IPL. Scoring nearly 500 runs, Sharma was the highest six-hitter in the edition, and alongside Head, he formed the IPL?s most exciting opening pair. 



Sharma, who was recently picked as a team India player, scored an international ton. The amazing talent might look to have higher price offers from teams across the IPL, just like his mentor had in the history of the IPL. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="jake-fraser-mc-gurk-50-lakhs">Jake Fraser-McGurk: 50 lakhs</h3>



Fraser-McGurk was a late inclusion for David Warner, and under Ponting?s final season, he helped establish the young Australian as one of the future stars of the IPL. The fearless and destructive opening batter will surely be seen to have higher rates once he enters the mega auction. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="rinku-singh-55-lakhs">Rinku Singh: 55 lakhs</h3>



The KKR batter had his best of seasons playing for the side in 2023. Since then he has been picked at such a minimal price; however, this time with the likes of big guns retained by the defending champions, Rinku might have the chance of getting his prices high in the mega auction. 



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="riyan-parag-3-80-crore">Riyan Parag: 3.80 crore</h3>



Not very less for just a 20-year-old, the Assam batter has had a year full of fortunes from domestic to IPL season. Parag was the Royals? best batter alongside skipper Samson, and in case in the hunt to retain players like Buttler and Samson they sent Parag to the auction, he might have higher chances to increase his price. 



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="prabhsimran-singh-60-lakhs">Prabhsimran Singh: 60 lakhs</h3>



Singh has been a constant performer in the most underperforming side of the IPL, the Punjab Kings. Singh cannot be retained in the season, and he would love to get into the auction as any team would seem to be interested in the rising talent that would boost his rates from 60 lakhs to some staggering amount. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="shashank-singh-20-lakhs">Shashank Singh: 20 lakhs</h3>



Shashank was PBKS? most successful batter, as he played several innings that led to miraculous victories for the lagging side. A great bunch of shots and an intense strike rate during the death overs make him an ideal choice for teams. Not again a 20 lakh if he is sent to the auction, as the aggressive finisher would be much in demand, especially with such options lacking in Indian players. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="nk-reddy-20-lakhs">NK Reddy: 20 lakhs</h3>



SRH?s late inclusion was one of their key players; the Indian all-rounder who has performed for India A was called for the Zimbabwe tour but missed it due to sustained injuries. Reddy replaced the likes of senior players Mayank, Rahul Tripathi, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aiden_Markram">Aiden Markram</a>. And having proved his caliber, he will be on the radar for franchises as the probable Indian all-rounder options. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="tushar-deshpande-20-lakhs">Tushar Deshpande 20 lakhs</h3>



CSK?s highest wicket-taker has been one of those young talents under veteran keeper Dhoni behind the stumps. With promising domestic seasons for Mumbai and IPL greatness for Chennai Super Kings, he is likely to be one of the Indian bowlers who will remain in high demand. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="tilak-verma-1-74-crores">Tilak Verma: 1.74 Crores</h3>



Mumbai Indians? 2nd highest run scorer, only behind Rohit, is the most promising player who has often been thought of to find a place in the Indian team. The left-handed Andhra batter can be handed a big sum to be included in the mega auction of IPL 2025. He is to see a significant increase even if Mumbai looks to restore his services through the RTM.

10 low-budget players who might face a significant rise in their price in the IPL 2025 mega auction

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Prithvi Shaw did not find any takers as the Mumbai batter went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction. Prithvi, who had a base price of Rs 75 lakh in the auction, was released by Delhi Capitals but he did not attract any bids from the ten franchises.
Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal has said that Prithvi Shaw is misunderstood in many ways but needed a 'jolt' in the form of the IPL 2025 Auction snub. Shaw has been part of the Delhi franchise since returning as the U-19 World Cup winning captain in 2018 and was bought for 1.2 Crores. Ahead of the 2022 auction, the Mumbai batter was retained by DC for Rs. 7.5 Crore but the past few seasons hasn't been great for the 25-year-old.
Speaking to Sports Today, Jindal said that Shaw is a great kid but needed a jolt to get up from his slumber. The DC co-owner feels that Shaw needs to work hard, get back the love of the game and get disciplined. Jindal ended by saying he hopes the Mumbai batter can return back to his best form
Delhi has backed Prithvi Shaw a lot. DC had hoped that he is a powerplay player and would hit 6 boundaries in one over. And he did that too. He hit Shivam Mavi for 6 fours in an over. He had a lot of potential and DC backed him to the hilt. We always thought that if Shaw manages to score, we will win. And we gave him a lot of chances," Kaif told on Jio Cinema.

Prithvi got a lot of chances and teams have now finally moved on, and it is a matter of embarrassment that he did not get a bid for Rs 75 lakh. Maybe now, he finally goes back to basics. Someone like Sarfaraz Khan got into the national team by scoring lots and lots of runs," he concluded.
In the 79 matches he has played, Shaw has scored 1892 runs at an average of 23.95 and a strike-rate of 147.47. He also scored 14 fifties during this time.
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Prithvi shaw is just 25 and has lot of cricket left inside him ,the thing he need that to focus on his fitness and batting weakness. 
If the things goes well, not the next year but shaw will probably get chance to play in IPL this year too,if any team needs replacement for player ,he might be a good to get that place.

Prithvi Shaw Can Might Have Chance To Play IPL this Year ? | TATA IPL 2025

Prithvi Shaw After a successful start of his career getting set back and set back ,but the things is not over yet , Prithvi can be have to focus his fitness,the improved fitness can solve many things for him.

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The MI Emirates produced a clinical display with the bat and the ball, handing the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders a 28-run defeat at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in the Match 14 of International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 on Tuesday, January 21.
MI Emirates got off to a strong start when they were asked to bat first, with openers Muhammad Waseem (38) and Kusal Perera making a strong stand at the top. The Sri Lankan Perera was the first to leave for 23 soon before the powerplay ended, following a 42-run partnership between the two players. Tom Banton entered, and he and Waseem made sure the MI Emirates maintained the run rate.
Banton was out for nine around the halfway point of the innings, while Waseem was out for 38 shortly after. Kieron Pollard replaced skipper Nicholas Pooran, but the seasoned right-hander struggled to get going and was eventually sent out for five by Ali Khan. With just over 6 overs remaining, the score was at 102/4.
Following Dan Mousley's dismissal for six, Romario Shepherd joined his skipper for the innings' last stretch. Jason Holder made a solid 49, but Pooran, who was hitting it cleanly, was almost at his half-century before he fell.
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Shepherd was given more attention in the last few overs as a result. In order to end with an undefeated 38 from 13 deliveries, the powerful right-hander then moved through the gears and hammered three maximums and four boundaries. After slowing down for a few overs in the middle, the MI Emirates eventually reached 186/6.

In second inning with openers Kyle Mayers and Andries Gous attacking the MI Emirates bowlers, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders got off to a fast start. Before Dan Mousley ran him out with a brilliant bit of fielding, Mayers, who hit three sixes, scored 22 off 14 deliveries.
 
The MI Emirates seized control after that, finishing a 39-run partnership in the fourth over in second inning.
Following Joe Clarke's dismissal by Akeal Hosein for three, Romario Shepherd took out Michael-Kyle Pepper for five and Alishan Sharafu for four. The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders were 56/4 at the conclusion of a thrilling Powerplay.
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders were further put under pressure after Waqar Salamkheil dismissed Laurie Evans for seven and Zahoor Khan caught Gous in the deep for thirty-four. Hopes of a recovery were raised when Sunil Narine and Andre Russell were called to the middle and embarked on a half-century stand.
But Narine was caught at cover for 13 in the 18th over, and David Willey was dismissed by Fazalhaq Farooqi in the 19th. The MI Emirates won easily, and Russell, who was still undefeated at 37 from 23 deliveries, was unable to lead his team across the finish line.

players like Romario Shepherd and Nicholas Pooran, the MI Emirates were able to close the gap on the top team to just two points.
Alzarri Joseph and Shepherd each took two wickets to thwart the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders' chase, while four of the MI Emirates' bowlers were in excellent form that evening.
In the whole match Romario Shepherd was the centre of attraction for the crowd with his bowling and batting, although the show was lasser but effective for MI Emirates to build pressure on the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.
MI Emirates beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 28 runs
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MI Emirates 186/6 in 20 overs (Nicholas Pooran 49, Romario Shepherd 38 not out, Muhammad Waseem 38, Jason Holder 2 for 38, Ali Khan 2 for 58)

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 158/9 in 20 overs (Andre Russell 37 not out, Andries Gous 34, Romario Shepherd 2/14, Alzarri Joseph 2/33, Waqar Salamkheil 1/13)

Player of the Match: Romario Shepherd

MI Emirates Beats Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Pooran And Shepherd Shines

In ILT 2025 mi Emirates beats Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 28 runs ,in this match Romario Shepherd and Nicholas Pooran SHines with bat,where Shepherd done a good bowling too.

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Romario Shepherd representing MI Emirates (MIE) Shepherd inning against pacer Ali Khan, hitting 6,4,4,6,6 to help his side to 186/6. He eventually finished with 38 off just 13 deliveries, with four fours and three sixes punctuating his innings.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be delighted to know that their latest recruit, Romario Shepherd, has smashed 26 off the final five deliveries of the final over against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the International T20 (ILT20) in Abu Dhabi on January 21 (Tuesday).

With MI Emirates batting first, Shepherd entered the scene with his team in need of a strong finish. Facing Ali Khan in the last over, the hard-hitting all-rounder smashed an astonishing 26 runs off the final five balls. His innings was a clinic in clean, fearless striking:
The buzz around Romario Shepherd’s IPL prospects has intensified following his stellar performance. With RCB already eyeing impactful players for IPL 2025, Shepherd’s display of brute force and death-over mastery aligns perfectly with the team’s needs. His ability to turn games around in a matter of deliveries makes him a prime contender for the upcoming season.
Shepherd Could be X factor for RCB for lifting the IPL trophy With his batting and bowling and finishing the game at end. 

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Although, earlier Shepherd have some good records in ipl while playing with other team like MUMBAI INDIANS, LUCKNOW SUPER GIANTS and HYDERABAD too.
RCB secured his services in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction for his base price of INR 1.5 crore.

RCB's Shepherd hits 26 runs in last 5 deliveries against Abu dhabi Knight Riders

Romario Shepherd hits 26 runs in last 5 deliveries in ILT against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders,while shepherd performance pump the MI Emirates to victory over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

RCB's Shepherd Hits 26 Runs In Last 5 Deliveries Against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

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IND vs ENG: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his playing XI for the first T20I against England. The match between the two teams is all set to take place on Wednesday (22nd January) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
India and England will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series. Both teams have a mixed combination of seniors and youngsters in the team, and with the way they have played of late, it's fair to say that it will be an exciting series to watch. 
Coming to the first T20I, Ravichandran Ashwin backed Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma to open the innings for the team. The duo has been doing a decent job together as an opener and would be hoping to carry on the same form in the upcoming first match. 
Sanju Samson was at his exceptional best in the T20Is last year as he slammed three tons. While on the other hand, Abhishek Sharma hasn't been able to maintain consistency. Hence the series will be extremely important for him with the bat. 
At No.3, Ravichandran Ashwin picked Tilak Varma. The left-hander oozed his class with the bat in the last series against South Africa. He batted at No.3 and slammed two back-to-back centuries. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav, as per Ashwin, will bat at No.4.
Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Axar Patel are the three all-rounders picked by Ravichandran Ashwin in his Indian XI for the first IND vs ENG T20I. They are expected to play a major role with the bat and ball. 
Rinku Singh also has been picked by Ravichandran Ashwin in his Indian XI for the first IND vs ENG team. He will be taking the role of finisher while there was no place for Ravi Bishnoi, who hard has put a foot wrong in his T20I career. Varun Chakravarthy will be there as per Ashwin. 
Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh are the two fast bowlers picked by Ravichandran Ashwin for the first IND vs ENG XI. Shami will be making his comeback to the team after a year, while Arshdeep will be keen to make an impact. 
<h2>IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin's Indian XI for the first T20I </h2>
Here's Ravichandran Ashwin's Indian XI for the first T20I 
Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami
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Ravichandran Ashwin names India XI for first IND vs ENG T20I {PC:X}

India and England will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series

IND vs ENG: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his playing XI for the first T20I against England.

IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin picks his Indian XI for the first T20I against England, no place for Ravi Bishnoi

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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team. He said that it might look like they are scared of announcing the team, but it seems that they don't know what to do. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan. The Men in Green are yet to announce the team even though the deadline of 12th January has already been surpassed by a long margin. 
India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan have all revealed their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This has made many speculate about why Pakistan isn't announcing their squad for the tournament, which is less than one month away. 
There have been several reports that Pakistan will be announcing their squad for the tournament soon. They are awaiting the fitness of a few players, and hence, they will soon be naming the team. Some reports also have revealed the players who will be playing, but an official announcement is yet to come. 
<h2>Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai - Basit Ali </h2>
Amid all this, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali commented on the same, saying that no one knows what is happening. He speculated that they might be waiting for the fitness report on Saim Ayub. Speaking in a video posted on his YouTube channel, he explained: 
"Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai -- karein to kya karein? (Is Pakistan scared to announce their squad? No, it isn't, just unsure what to do and what not). The biggest issue is whether Saim Ayub can return fit or not. It's still not clear." 
It remains to be seen when will Pakistan announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is all set to take place from 19th February, with the final all set to be played on 9th March.
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Pakistan squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is yet to be announced {PC:X}

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan.