India vs England Test Series: If bio-bubble becomes overbearing, no shame in saying that: Jofra Archer.



India vs England test series: England?s pace spearhead Jofra Archer says if the managed bio-bubble becomes overbearing, there is no shame in walking out off that.



England and India have a power-packed year as the four games Test series in India is followed by 5 T20Is and three games ODI series against India. April will have IPL, then the five games test series against India in England and the T20 World Cup in the sub-continent.



?Funny enough, looked at the schedule today, then I can say it is going to be a long year and February just started.



?It is going to be one tough year packed with full cricket actions every month. We have got a few crucial series coming and I think the body management will be one key factor to take in mind if I want to take part in all of these,? Jofra Archer said during the virtual conference after the full practice session.



Archer also talks about the bio-bubble throughout the year.



?I don?t have a choice really (laughs)? I don?t mind, to be honest, because I know I will get my time away, so I am just going to focus on the job I have now. If it gets too overbearing, there is no shame in saying that.?



Archer was quick enough to counter when asked about the critical players leaving the bubble.



?Well, anyone who is just criticising from the outside world has never been to this for a week or a month I should say. A golfer pulled back after four days of isolation and we are here for almost a year now. At the end of the day, humans are social people and I especially,? Archer added.



?If you have not spent the day well, something is not good with your cricket on that day, then there is no escape. You have to be here. Everyone gets time and come afresh after that. Jos (Buttler) is done and Curran is also out of the game for a bit. Everyone gets time away.?



Archer said that he will be targeting short bursts if the management goes with three pacers.



?The gameplan depends upon the combination of the team. If we are with three seamers then I won?t be bowling long spells but everything depends on the situation and need of the hour. Short and Long don?t matter to me.?



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India vs England Test Series: If bio-bubble becomes overbearing, no shame in saying that: Jofra Archer

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India vs England 2nd Test: Jofra Archer ruled out due to elbow injury.



India vs England 2nd Test: England pacer Jofra Archer is all set to miss the second test game against India due to injury on his elbow. The second test will begin on 13th February 2021 at Chennai.



?Jofra Archer will miss the second Test against India in Chennai starting on Saturday after having an injection in his right elbow,? the England &amp; Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a statement on Thursday.



?The injection follows discomfort the fast bowler experienced during the 227-run win in the first Test at the same venue,? it further stated.



The pacer was all set to rest for the second test following England?s rotation policy for the bowlers. Ace seamer Straurt Broad will come in his place for the second test.



England Cricket Board further clarified that the injury to the pacer is not related to any previous niggle and believes the cricketer will be fit in a short time. Jofra Archer will be assessed for the third test at Ahmedabad.



Broad who is number 2 test bowler in the ICC Test Bowlers ranking will join his counterpart James Anderson for the coming test match.



The seamer was rested for the first test keeping in mind the Indian condition where they wanted to go with the two spinners.



Injured Jofra Archer is also named in England?s T20I squad against India. He will be given rest to be fresh for the coming T20Is also.



England Squad for five T20Is: Eoin Morgan (capt), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonathan Bairstow, Sam Billings, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, Mark Wood.?



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India vs England 2nd Test: Jofra Archer ruled out due to elbow injury

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India vs England: Jofra Archer unavailable for the final test against India.



India vs England: Pacer Jofra Archer is not considered for the selection for the final test match against India due to an elbow niggle. ECB on Thursday said that Archer will be rested for the final game while Ben Stokes is having an upset stomach.



Archer had also missed a test game in Chennai due to an Elbow injury.



?Jofra Archer is not playing in this Test match due to his ongoing right elbow issue. The ECB medical team will provide an update in due course,? read an update from the England cricket board.



The pacer will be under ECB?s medical team?s scanner for the coming days. The medical team will monitor the recovery of the seamer and if he gets fit he will be made available for the limited-overs leg against India.



ECB further stated that some other players of the team are having upset stomach lately. Ben Stokes is one of them and it is nearly impossible for us to keep him out of the final test match.



?Ben Stokes has had an upset stomach, the same issue that has affected other members of the touring party. It is not expected to keep him off the field,? it said.



After winning the toss, England could not capitalize on their batting and the team was bundled within a day. Indian bowlers reduced the whole English tea, for mere 205 runs.



Ben Stokes was the leading run-getter for the visitors with 55 runs while Dan Lawerence fell 4 short of his well-crafted half-century.



In response to the total, India lost Shubman Gill early on for a duck. James Anderson with the absolute beauty provided the first breakthrough.



India are now 24 for 1 as day 1 ended with Rohit Sharma (08*) and Cheteshwar Pujara (15*) on the crease.



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India vs England: Jofra Archer unavailable for the final test against India

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India vs England T20Is: Jofra Archer might miss the first T20I against India in Ahmedabad.



India vs England T20Is: English pacer Jofra Archer is likely to miss out on the opener of the T20I series against India due to an elbow injury. Archer had to sit back in the dressing room in the fourth and last test against India due to the injury.



English head coach Chris Silverwood in the recent video conference said that Jofra will be continuously monitored by the medical team and further call will be taken after their reports.



The pacer also missed the second test, however, England said that it was due to rotation policy and the injury had no previous records.



"Jofra's elbow did flare up a little bit and the medical staff are managing that at the moment," Silverwood said.



?The medical experts are working with him. He has trained with the white ball squad today. We will be monitoring his situation.?



Silverwood wants Archer to be fit for all forms of cricket. He said, ?I want him to have a long and successful career in all the forms of cricket.? When asked about limited the number of overs for him, Silverwood replied, ?That?s not something I can predict right now. We will have to take a call after assessing his progress and with coordination with the medical team. It will be out in the course of time.?



It remains to be seen if Archer will participate in the white ball leg or go back and have surgery. He is a vital player for the Englishmen and his absence might create an irreplaceable void in the team.



India and England will lock horns for the T20I series. The five-game T20I series will begin on 12th March in Ahmedabad. All the five-game will be played in the revamped Narendra Modi Stadium. Both the team will then move out for the ODI leg. Pune will be hosting the 50 overs game.



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India vs England T20Is: Jofra Archer might miss the first T20I against India in Ahmedabad

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IPL 2021: Jofra Archer likely to miss the first half of IPL 2021, confirms ECB.



IPL 2021: England pace spearhead Jofra Archer will most probably miss out on the first half of the fourteenth edition of the Indian Premier League. England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Sunday confirmed the statement while announcing England?s ODI squad against India.



The ODI series between India and England will begin on 23rd March in Pune.



ECB on media release said Jofra Archer has sustained elbow injury and is not fit for the selection for the upcoming ODI series against India. He will work with the ECB medial team for the next couple of weeks.



?Jofra?s elbow issue has deteriorated over the course of the T20I series and made it increasingly difficult for him to maintain performance levels,? an ECB statement said. ?He has been deemed unfit for selection for the ODI series that features matches on 23, 26 and 28 March.



?ECB medial team will constantly work with the pacer with a perfect work plan. We will try our best to bring him back on full fitness, he will miss few initial games of the Indian Premier League (IPL).?



The cricketer complaint about the elbow injury back in early 2020 and he was ruled out of the IPL 2020. However due to the pandemic, the Indian T20 tournament was held in September and he was fine to take part in the competition.



According to ECB, his injury has worsened in the India vs England T20I series. Archer played all the five T20I games against India and bowled his full quota of four overs in the games.



With this fitness level, he won?t be able to take part in the ICC T20 World Cup later this year in India. ECB wants him to be fit for the major event and will work in the favour of the cricketer.



He will be out of the first half of the Indian T20 Tunrmanent and is likely to return in the second half with a better elbow.



He will head back to the UK for his treatment and assessment said ECB.



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IPL 2021: Jofra Archer likely to miss the first half of IPL 2021, confirms ECB

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Jofra Archer undergoes hand surgery to remove the glass particle.



English pacer Jofra Archer finally on Monday went for hand surgery after a glass particle was struck in his hand while cleaning the fish tank in his home in England. The English director of cricket Ashley Giles confirmed the development recently.



England Cricket medical team managed the injury sustained by Jofra Archer back in January. However, the management felt that he needs to go through surgery as he was not feeling well bowling with the injured arm. It was seen that the pacer was given multiple rests during the England tour to India to manage the injury nicely.



He took part in two out of four Test games against India and all the five T20I games in Ahmedabad. For the One Day Internationals, the pacer was rested.



?He?s got a fish tank, dropped the fish tank and cut his hand,? Giles told BBC Radio 5 Live.



?This is going to sound like an awful conspiracy and I know what?s going to happen on Twitter straight away when I say this. But it?s true, it?s not a conspiracy, it was a fish tank. He was cleaning at home.



Giles said that the surgeons have found a small glass fragment in the tendon.



?He?s been in surgery today and he?s come out of it well. They?ve operated and actually I think they found a small fragment of glass still in the tendon.?



Initially, it was expected that the pacer would make his return after missing a couple of opening games of IPL, however, according to the sources, later it was confirmed that Archer will miss the elite competition this year.



There is no actual clarity on the issue. It will be a huge blow for Rajasthan Royals if Archer misses out on the entire run.?



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Jofra Archer undergoes hand surgery to remove the glass particle

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IPL 2022: 3 Players Rajasthan Royals (RR) might retain ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction.



IPL 2022: The former champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL) surely wants a season to remember now. Rajasthan Royals (RR) were the champions of the inaugural IPL season in 2008 and since then the downfall of the franchise began.



The franchise earlier before the IPL 2021 auction made a key decision to drop Steve Smith from the captain?s role and the reins were handed over to young Sanju Samson. Sanju had a good season with the bat but his captaincy skills was a major concern for RR.



This time around, the Royals will have to make key choices in retaining the players before the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. Here in this article, we will take you through the most probable 3 retention choices of Rajasthan Royals (RR).



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<h2>3 Players Rajasthan Royals (RR) might retain ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction:</h2>



<h3>Sanju Samson:</h3>



The young skipper of the side is an impressive cricketer. On the given day he can blow out the opponent with his batting skills and is really hard to stop once he gets going. He started his IPL 2021 campaign with a century but was inconsistent after that.



Samson will have to sharpen his captaincy skills going further for Rajasthan Royals and will have to cut down the risky elements from his batting. He is a great value for money option for the Royals and the franchise will be keen on retaining him.



<h3>Jofra Archer:</h3>



The English pacer was ruled out of the IPL 2021 due to his injury concerns. Archer leads the pace attack for the Royals and is always thirsty for wickets. He provides initial breakthroughs and can contribute at the death overs.



In 35 IPL games, Archer has scalped 46 wickets. He can be quite handy with the bat too. He can swing his arm and can slog to score crucial runs at the death overs for Rajasthan Royals (RR).



Archer is a worthy option to get retained for RR and it will be interesting to see if the franchise decides to retain him or not.



<h3>Chetan Sakariya:</h3>



The best take-over for Rajasthan Royals (RR) from the suspended IPL 2021 is Chetan Sakariya?s services. The left-arm pacer proved his skills and was leading the attack for the Royals. Despite being so low on experience, Sakariya managed to pick wickets and kept the batsman quiet.



His execution while bowling at death impressed everyone. Sakariya picked seven wickets in seven games for Rajasthan Royals. RR will be keen on grooming him and make him a player of big stages.



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IPL 2022: 3 Players Rajasthan Royals (RR) might retain ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction

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Jofra Archer ruled out of the entire England-New Zealand Test series following injury concerns.



English premier pacer Jofra Archer is once again ruled out of the England vs New Zealand Test series. The development is confirmed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Sunday. New Zealand is scheduled to tour England for a two games test series, starting June 2 at Lord's Cricket Ground, London.



Archer sustained the elbow injury during a county championship match for his home side Sussex against Kent. The pacer returned to the field after recovering from the injury to play the domestic championship for his home team but he was once again ruled out. Archer bowled just five overs in the second innings for Sussex and didn't pick the ball in the last two days of the test game.



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?The England and Sussex medical teams will now seek guidance, and Archer will see a medical consultant later this week to determine the next course of action on the management of his elbow,? said the ECB media release.



The Barbados-born cricketer was earlier ruled out of the India-England T20I series at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. He returned back to the UK and underwent surgery to remove the glass fragments.



To add salt to the wounds, Archer had to miss the now-suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 due to similar injury concerns. He was picked by the Rajasthan Royals (RR) to lead the pace attack for the franchise.



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In the last delayed season of the IPL, Archer was awarded as the ?Most Valuable Player? of the tournament for his exploits with bat and ball. He was the leading wicket-taker for the Royals in IPL 2020.

Jofra Archer ruled out of the entire England-New Zealand Test series following injury concerns

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English pacer Jofra Archer to undergo another elbow surgery today.



England?s premier pacer Jofra Archer is all set to undergo another surgery on his right elbow which has caused him a lot of trouble in recent times. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) informed the development about Archer?s sore elbow.



The 26-years old pacer was already ruled out of the England-New Zealand two games Test series, starting next month, owing to his elbow pain.&nbsp;



Archer returned to the cricket field after completing his rehab program. He played for his home side Sussex in the County Championship against Kent but he only bowled five overs in the second innings raising questions on his fitness.



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"England and Sussex bowler Jofra Archer has been reviewed by a medical consultant in respect of his right elbow soreness. He will now proceed to surgery tomorrow,? the ECB said in a statement on Thursday.



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There is no clarity on when the pacer will return to the Cricket field after another surgery on the right elbow. Questions on his presence for the India-England five games test series are also raised. The clash between India and England for a five games Test series will begin on August 4.



Earlier, in March Archer had undergone surgery to remove a glass fragment from a tendon on his right hand. The injury was sustained back in January after attempting to clean his home?s fish tank.



Stuart Broad, another England pacer, said that Archer is currently ?frustrated? with this niggle and is pretty determined to make his comeback to the field. We all are hoping he gets fit for the ICC T20 World Cup in India and for the marquee Ashes series later this year.



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English pacer Jofra Archer to undergo another elbow surgery today

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IPL 2021: 3 Possible replacement Rajasthan Royals (RR) can call for Jofra Archer in IPL 2021 Phase 2.



IPL 2021: As the time gets closer to the restart of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, after it was suspended on May 4th due to several covid cases erupted in the franchises, the management will look to call for a replacement for their missing players.



Several overseas cricketers have thrown their signs to pull out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 phase 2 due to the packed international schedule and excessive bubble life.



Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be the worst hit by their overseas players in the second phase of the Vivo IPL 2021. Jofra Archer, who is their striker pacer, is likely to be unavailable for the tournament as he has not yet completely recovered from his elbow injury.



Moreover, the managing director of the England Men?s team earlier said that their players will not get any permission to take part in any other tournament.



In this article, we take a look at 3 possible replacements Rajasthan Royals (RR) can call if English pacer Jofra Archer makes him unavailable for the second half of the cash rich league.



<h2>IPL 2021: 3 Possible replacement Rajasthan Royals (RR) can call for Jofra Archer in IPL 2021 Phase 2:</h2>



<h3>3. Mitchell McClenaghan:</h3>



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The veteran New Zealand muscular pacer Mitchell McClenaghan could fill up the void left by the unavailability of Jofra Archer in Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2021. The quick has a fine record during his stay at international fixtures.



He played for New Zealand in 29 T20Is and scalped 30 wickets with a decent economy of 7.79.



He has also been part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) featuring Mumbai Indians (MI). He possesses a brilliant record in the IPL.



He played five seasons for Mumbai Indians (MI) and clipped off 71 wickets in 56 appearances. Although he was quite expensive, his bowling style has kept MI amongst wickets.



Once again, he can take the ball and deliver for Rajasthan Royals (RR). In the absence of any senior pacer in RR, the kiwi quick can take up the role and also assist the young guns.



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<h3>2. Matt Henry:</h3>



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Another New Zealand quick who can replace Jofra Archer is Matt Henry. The right-arm pacer needs no introduction as he was the one who rattled through the Indian top order in the 2019 ODI World Cup Semi-Final.



Henry is a potent weapon for New Zealand in white-ball setup, especially in the ODI?s. The pacer has a knack for picking early wickets to provide the best possible start.



His IPL run has been very skinny with just 2 games played in 2017 and since then he has not featured in the league.



He went unsold in the recent IPL 2021 mini-auctions.



Talking about his ODI stats, Henry has scalped 98 wickets in 55 ODI games for New Zealand.







<h3>1. Sheldon Cottrell:</h3>



The 31 years old Jamaican pacer Sheldon Cottrell could be one of the pacer who can replace the likes of Archer.?



Cottrell made his IPL debut in 2020 and went unsold in the 2021 auctions due to his expensive nature. The pacer picked up six wickets in as many games before he was benched by Kings XI Punjab.



Although he might not be the ideal choice to replace Jofra Archer, he surely can fit in the slot.



The pacer has a decent white ball career for West Indies. He has played 30 T20Is and picked 37 wickets while in his ODI appearances he has picked 49 wickets in 35 games.



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IPL 2021: 3 Possible replacement Rajasthan Royals (RR) can call for Jofra Archer in IPL 2021 Phase 2.

IPL 2021: 3 Possible replacement Rajasthan Royals (RR) can call for Jofra Archer in IPL 2021 Phase 2

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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.

"Pakistan darr gaya"- PCB attacked as they are yet to announce ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This comes after the Indian governing body refused to write 'Pakistan' on their kits for the tournament. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February. The preparations for the tournament are on, and the ICC and the PCB are taking every step possible to make sure that everything is right on track. 
However, a controversy recently erupted after BCCI refused to write Pakistan on their jersey for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Notably, every participating nation, as per the ICC policy, has to write the name of the host nation below the logo of the tournament on their jersey. 
After BCCI refused to sport it, Pakistan Cricket Board officials made a strong statement, saying that BCCI is trying to use politics in every matter. He, however, mentioned that they are hopeful that ICC will support them and India will be asked to write the name of the jersey on their kits for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
<h2>It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys - ICC official </h2>
Following this, BCCI also reacted, and the insider from the governing body said that since they are playing in Dubai, it isn't mandatory for them to wear the 'Pakistan written jersey'. The BCCI also stressed that they didn't write Pakistan's name on the podium of the Trophy tours as well. 
Amid all this, ICC has come up with a strong response for the BCCI. An ICC official mentioned that it is the responsibility of the host nation to add the tournament logo to their jersey. He stated: 
"It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys. All teams are obligated to comply with this rule," an ICC official said as per A-Sports, as quoted by NDTV. 
Not only this, it is learned that the ICC also warned BCCI that they would be taking strict action if they didn't wear the Pakistan-written jersey during the tournament.
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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC launches attack at BCCI over jersey controversy, gives 'Strict action' warning for not wearing 'Pakistan' printed kits

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India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England. The series between the teams will begin on 22nd January at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 
Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is. With India set to play a five-match T20I series against England, it is expected that the pacer will be achieving the feat in the upcoming series. 
This comes as a remarkable feat because Arshdeep Singh made his debut during 2022, and to reach to 100 wickets within the span of around 2 years is staggering. The left-arm pacer has been nothing short of exceptional in the T20 format and is one of the most consistent performers with the ball for the team. 
Arshdeep Singh has been sensational with the new ball as well as in death. In the last few years, he has proved to be the biggest match-winner for India in T20Is. The pacer has won many games for the team on his own and will be keen to carry on the same form in the upcoming series. 
<h2>Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024</h2>
Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024.  He was the joint-highest wicket-taker in the series with 17 wickets to his name as he oozed his class with both new ball and old ball, helping India to end their title drought.
Arshdeep Singh will be extremely important for India in the upcoming T20I series against England. The pacer will be key for the team alongside Mohammed Shami, who will be making his comeback to the team after a long injury break. The duo will be leading the attack for the team. 
With the kind of performances that he has displayed, Arshdeep Singh is likely to play all five games in the series. It won't be a surprise if he gets to 100 wickets in the first two games of the series against England.
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Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is.

India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England.

Arshdeep Singh on the verge become the greatest Indian fast bowler in T20Is

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The India and Pakistan rivalry has been a great contest on the cricket field, as well as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, marked by intense competition between the neighbouring nations and passionate fan engagement. It has often been seen that ever since the two teams have stopped playing bilaterals against eachother, these two are featured in every ICC tournament, which draw millions of spectators.  
The rivalry only intensifies, every time the two nations play against eachother, be it the Cricket World Cup or the ICC Champions Trophy. Such has been India’s domination in the ICC events, that they claimed successive wins in both the One-Day as well as the T20 World Cup. However, the Champions Trophy results have been contrasting with Pakistan’s infamous victory in the CT 2017 final against India, as well as their memorable 10-wickets win against India in the T20 World Cup of 2021.    
Clearly, the India vs Pakistan games are celebration of cricket to its peak, where every ball, every run, and every wicket carries the weightage of national pride.
<h2 dir="ltr">Here’s the strongest combined playing XI from the current squads of India and Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr">1: Rohit Sharma (C)</h3>
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Rohit Sharma - The Indian skipper at the top (Image Credit: X)
Indian captain and opener Rohit Sharma will be a part of the India-Pakistan combine playing XI. The right-handed batter has exceptional records and stats in ICC tournaments for the Indian Cricket Team.
As of now, Rohit Sharma has scored a total of 10,866 runs with an average of 49.16, including 31 centuries and 57 fifties in ODIs. Sharma has this ability to score quick runs and introduce the x-factor of the game for his side. 
<h3 dir="ltr">2: Babar Azam</h3>
Former Pakistan captain and top-order batter Babar Azam would also be a part of the combined ODI playing XI. Though he has been scorched off form recently and has faced sheer criticism, however, the players great antics cannot be overlooked owing to his sudden dip in form. 
As of now, Babar Azam has managed to score 5,957 runs with an average of 56,73, including 19 centuries and 34 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">3: Virat Kohli</h3>
One of the greatest players when it comes to limited overs cricket, Virat Kohli is considered the greatest in the format, while his fearless approach often frightens any bowling attack in the world. 
As of now, Virat Kohli is nearing the great landmark of 14000 ODI runs in international cricket, as he for now has a total of 13,906 runs to his name with an average of 58.18, including 50 centuries and 72 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">4: Shreyas Iyer</h3>
Indian middle-order batter <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shreyas_Iyer">Shreyas Iyer </a>has been a consistent player for the men in blue in the ODI format for a long time. Iyer has been a crucial asset to the India middle-order while delivering match-winning performances in the CWC 2023 as well as the Asia Cup. This is the reason he finds himself in place of Indian star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant.  
As of now, Shreyas Iyer has put on a total of 2,421 runs with an average of 47.47, including 5 centuries and 18 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">5: Mohammad Rizwan</h3>
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New Pakistan skipper - Mohammad Rizwan (Image Credit: X)
Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan fins his name in this combined playing XI for India and Pakistan. The currently named skipper of the Pakistan limited-overs side, has produced results after his immediate effect.  
As of now, Mohammad Rizwan has scored a total of 2,352 runs with an average of 41.26, including 3 centuries and 15 fifties, however, he is one of the most standout players for Pakistan in the middle-order. 
<h3 dir="ltr">6: Hardik Pandya</h3>
Indian all-rounder <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardik_Pandya">Hardik Pandya</a> has been the asset for the Indian side, winning matches on several occasions. Pandya has been a responsible batsman down the order with an exemplary record against Pakistan. He on several occasions has won matches for India single-handedly, be it with the bat or with the ball. 
As of now, Hardik Pandya has scored 1769 runs and has taken 84 wickets for the Indian side in the 50-over format.
<h3 dir="ltr">7: Shadab Khan</h3>
Shadab Khan, the Leg-spin bowling all-rounder has been a crucial player for the Pakistan cricket team in recent times.Though Shadab Khan has not featured much for Pakistan in recent times, his services have been relished by the nation when it comes to limited-overs cricket. 
As of now, Shadab Khan has 855 runs and 85 wickets for the Pakistan side to his name.
<h3 dir="ltr">8: Kuldeep Yadav</h3>
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Kuldeep Yadav: The wizard for India in the sub-continent (Image Credit: X)
Kuldeep Yadav, the left-arm Chinaman bowler, has had an immense impact on India’s performances under sub-continent conditions. He is known for his standout services in the ODI format and hence features as the only main spin bowling option in the 11.
As of now, Kuldeep Yadav has taken 172 wickets for the Indian side with an economy of just 4.99.
<h3 dir="ltr">9: Shaheen Shah Afridi</h3>
Shaheen Shah Afridi has seemingly restored his form after his work stress was reduced, as the pacer has this supreme ability to swing the new ball on both sides. For Pakistan, Shaheen has been a proven matchwinner in several high-profile games in ICC tournaments.
As of now, Shaheen Shah Afridi has picked 119 wickets for the Pakistan Cricket Team with an economy of 5.49.
<h3 dir="ltr">10: Jasprit Bumrah</h3>
India’s most deadliest fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is one of the most feared bowlers in the world currently. Bumrah is an exceptional pacer in all phases of the game, and he can deliver the maximum impact with the new ball as well as in the death overs. Bumrah has not played many ODIs owing to his frequent injuries and still remains doubtful for the Champions Trophy 2025. 
As of now, Jasprit Bumrah has taken a total of 149 wickets with an economy of 4.59 for the Indian side.
<h3 dir="ltr">11: Mohammed Shami</h3>
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Mohammed Shami's return to the Indian side for the Champions Trophy (Image Credit: X) 
Mohammed Shami, the most experienced right-arm fast bowler for India, is set to feature in the upcoming Champions Trophy, as he has never featured for the Indian team ever since the last Cricket World Cup in 2023, where he was the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. 
As of now, Mohammed Shami has clinched a total of 195 wickets for the men in blue with an economy of 5.55.
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India and Pakistan's combined strongest probable 11 picked from their squads for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Sighting India vs Pakistan rivalries over ICC events, here is a combined playing 11 from the current squad of both the teams for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.