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<h2>Kagiso Rabada</h2>



Kagiso Rabada is a South African international cricketer who plays all formats of the game. He made his South African debut in November 20Kagiso Rabada is a South African cricketer who plays all forms of crickets. He first appeared in South Africa in November 2014 in limited-overs cricket before he started playing his Test in November 2015. Before he turned 21, Rabada had established himself as a leader in the bowling attack.



Know more about Kagiso Rabada on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kagiso_Rabada">Wikipedia</a>

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Kagiso Rabada is a South African international?cricketer, He plays all formats of the game. He made his debut in November 2014 in limited-overs cricket before going on to make his?Test?debut in November 2015. By January 2018, he had topped both the?ICC ODI bowler rankings?and the?ICC Test bowler rankings?aged 22. In July 2018, he became the youngest bowler to take 150 wickets in Tests



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Vivo IPL 2021: CSA to allow IPL-bound players to leave Pakistan series early for IPL 2021.



Vivo IPL 2021: Cricket South Africa (CSA) will allow its players who are booked by IPL franchises to leave the limited-overs series against Pakistan early and fly to India. South Africa and Pakistan?s are scheduled to play three ODIs and five T20Is in South Africa, starting 02nd April.



CSA has granted permission to the IPL bound players to leave the limited-overs series after the second ODI on 04th April. The fourteenth edition of the Indian Premier League is slated to begin on 09th April.



Quinton de Kock (Mumbai Indians), Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje (Delhi Capitals), David Miller (Rajasthan Royals) and pacer Lungi Ngidi (Chennai Super Kings) are all part of South Africa?s national squad for limited series against Pakistan.



It is learnt that IPL franchises involved in this are planning to send a chartered flight which is the only feasible option left to bring players in the time for the games. BCCI in the SOPs of IPL has mentioned that player making bubble to bubble transfer via chartered flights will not be asked for the mandatory seven days quarantine. If the cricketers go for commercial flights then they will have to spend seven days inside their hotel rooms before training or playing a game.



As of now, taking commercial flights is not an option for the franchises due to time complexity.



Indian and England players who are named in India vs England series will also make bubble to bubble transfer for the forthcoming IPL to cut down on the mandatory quarantine. The England tour to India ends on 28th March as both teams play the third ODI in Pune.



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Vivo IPL 2021: CSA to allow IPL-bound players to leave Pakistan series early for IPL 2021

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IPL 2022: 3 Players Delhi Capitals might retain ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction.



IPL 2022: The Delhi Capitals (DC) were on roll in the Vivo IPL 2021 before the suspension. The franchise topped the points table with six wins and two losses in eight games. Ever since Shreyas Iyer has been handed the captaincy, the franchise is on a consistent run. Although Iyer had to sit out this season due to his shoulder injury, Rishabh Pant, the stand-in skipper for DC, did a brilliant job for the franchise in absence of Shreyas.



There are plenty of options in front of Delhi Capitals (DC) as the franchise had ticked all the boxes ahead of the IPL 2021 however they can only retain two Indian players and one overseas player in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. They might use the Right To Match (RTM) card on their players later on during the Mega Auction, for the time being, we will discuss three important players Delhi Capitals (DC) will retain in IPL 2022 Mega Auction.



<h2>3 Players Delhi Capitals might retain ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction:</h2>



<h3>Shreyas Iyer:</h3>



The skipper of the side, Shreyas Iyer, was ruled out of the Vivo IPL 2021 owing to his shoulder injury just before the start of IPL. Iyer has already established himself as a good leader. He took Delhi Capitals (DC) to their maiden IPL final last year which they lost to Mumbai Indians in UAE. He is also consistent in leading the Capitals in the last two years.



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His leadership qualities are developing with each passing game and is competing with the experienced skippers with the likes of MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the IPL.&nbsp;



He has done fairly good work with the bat too. His striking abilities at number 4 for DC have been crucial. He takes chances and when in need can play sensible innings. He can play spin quite easily which makes him a deadly weapon for the franchise.



He will be the first choice retention for DC going forward in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction.



<h3>Rishabh Pant:</h3>



The southpaw is going through the form of his life right now, as they say, ?whatever he touches turns it into gold?. His cricket has drastically taken a turn after he was dropped from India?s side. From being a desperate guy to hit boundaries to making himself one of the dependables in the side, Pant has been doing exceptionally well in these last six months or so.



In Vivo IPL 2021, he led DC in absence of Shreyas Iyer and did terrific work with six wins in eight games. With the added responsibility of leadership, his abilities behind the stumps and with the bat have improved. He can play as per the team?s requirement.



He has turned himself as an absolute game changer for India as well as for DC. There is no second thought on his retention terms.



<h3>Kagiso Rabada:</h3>



The Protea pacer Kagiso Rabada will be the third option in front of Delhi Capitals (DC) for the retention. He has evolved as a good T20 bowler. He was the leading wicket-taker in the delayed season of the IPL which was held in UAE and won the Purple Cap.



Back in 2018, DC did not opt to retain him however picked him again with the RTM card. However this time, the plans will be a bit different. DC might opt to pick him before the IPL 2022 Mega Auction due to his improved and lethal skills with the ball.



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IPL 2022: 3 Players Delhi Capitals might retain ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction

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Vivo IPL 2021: The Indian Premier League (IPL) bound South African cricketers have landed in the UAE after wrapping up their national duties. The likes of Quinton de Kock, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje marked their presence and have been directly included in the bio-bubble of the teams.



The aforementioned players returned after completing their international commitments with Sri Lanka. The two countries played limited-overs series in the island nation and have made a bubble to bubble transfer.



The franchises took to social media handles to inform the arrival of the Protea fire in the UAE.



Wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock represents Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL while Paceman Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje ply their trade for Delhi Capitals (DC).



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De Kock managed to score 155 runs in his first outing in the IPL 2021 from six innings at an average of 31 and a strike rate of 117. Initially, he looked out of touch however as the game progressed, he showed his real class and took his side over the lines multiple times.



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Kagiso Rabada managed to scalp eight wickets from seven matches for DC in the first leg. The pacer had an economy of 8.76 in seven matches. On the other hand, Nortje didn?t get the opportunity to show his skills in the first half.



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In the previous season of the IPL, Nortje was Delhi?s one of the lead pacers. He picked up 22 wickets from 16 outings and was fourth in the list of leading wicket-takers of IPL 2020.



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Vivo IPL 2021: IPL bound South African cricketers reach UAE for the Vivo IPL 2021

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3 Pacers SRH can target in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction: The IPL fever has begun in India with the IPL 2022 Mega Auction just a month away. As per the recent development, the IPL 2022 Mega Auction will be held on 12 and 13th February in Bangalore.



Ahead of the mega auction, the franchises will work on their plans and strategies for the purchase of the players. It will be interesting to see the reshuffling of the players, but before that, we have brought to you the article on the top 3 Pacers SRH can target in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction.



Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have roped in former South African pacer Dale Steyn as their new bowling coach. Steyn has previously played for SRH and now will work closely to guide the bowlers, pacers predominantly in the team.



Besides SRH, Dale Steyn has also represented Deccan Chargers, Gujarat Lions and Royal Challengers Bangalore. The pacer during his time scalped as many as 97 IPL wickets in 95 appearances.



In this article, we will take a look at the top 3 pacers SRH can target in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction.



<h2>3 Pacers SRH can target in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction:</h2>



<h3>Trent Boult:</h3>



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Most of us might remember Trent Boult as the premier pacer of IPL franchise Mumbai Indians (MI). However, it is interesting to note that Boult played two IPL seasons for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) as well, in the past.



Interestingly, Dale Steyn and Trent Boult were teammates in SRH during IPL 2015. The two have worked in tandem for the franchise and knows each other pretty well.



Moreover, Trent Boult was released by Mumbai Indians (MI) during the IPL 2022 Player retention process.&nbsp;



New Zealand quick bowler, Trent Boult, has been in a prime form in the last few years. He bowled sensational ever since he was traded to Mumbai Indians (MI). He played a key role in Mumbai's success in the IPL 2020 in the UAE.



It has been seen that Dale Steyn has often praised kiwi pacer, Trent Boult, for his good bowling upfront. He was also seen lauding the kiwi pacer during the previous season and might be keen on having Trent Boult in the SRH squad.



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<h3>Bhuvneshwar Kumar:</h3>



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The third pacer that comes to the list is Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) hasn?t retained the likes of Bhuvneshwar Kumar for the coming auction, however, the franchise might try to get him from the auction table at the lower price.



Though in recent times, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has struggled to find his rhythm back, however, he still is a lethal white-ball bowler. He has the canny ability to bowl the toughest overs and has been successful in it in the past.



There is the possibility of Bhuvneshwar Kumar returning back to SRH in the IPL 2022.



<h3>Kagiso Rabada:</h3>



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Delhi Capitals (DC) haven?t retained the likes of Kagiso Rabada for the upcoming season of the IPL. The franchise rather went ahead with Anrich Nortje as their premier fast bowling option. Having been released by DC, Rabada?s services will be up for grabs during the IPL 2022 Mega Auction.



Rabada was the leading wicket-taker in IPL 2020 and won the purple cap for DC. He is quite experienced and comfortable bowling in subcontinents.?



26-years old Kagiso Rabada has exceptional bowling skills. He can hit the deck hard and fetch a good pace and bounce from it. He can swing the ball upfront and can deliver pinpoint yorkers. Moreover, his death bowling has been a significant weapon for him over the years.



Don't be surprised if Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pays a mammoth sum to get honoured class services of the South African pacer Kagiso Rabada in the fifteenth edition of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL).



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IPL 2022: 3 Pacers SRH can target in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction

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Top 5 Players CSK should target for IPL 2022 Mega Auction: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is arguably one of the best teams of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The franchise has bagged the coveted IPL trophy as many as four times, having won one in the recently concluded IPL 2021. CSK, despite keeping the same core, bounced back in the IPL 2021 and proved its worth in gold in the surfaces of UAE.



Notably, CSK?s success is synonymous with the exclusive big-hit of the IPL season. It must be noted that the viewership of the cash-rich goes beyond expectations when CSK performs well in the league and vice-versa to a little extent.



Ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction, CSK have retained Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Moeen Ali and Ruturaj Gaikwad. These players are all set to don Yellow Jersey once again in the next season of the IPL.



MS Dhoni will be seen leading the side in front of the home crowd for one last season. Apart from Dhoni, several other players will be seen in action, some would be from their previous squad while some will be fresh faces for the Yellow army.



In this article we will take you through the top 5 players CSK should target for the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. The list includes a few players from their previous squad while a few names have been added from other franchises as well, whom CSK would certainly target in the coming auction.



It is noteworthy that IPL 2022 Mega Auction is likely to be held on 11 and 12 February in Bangalore.&nbsp;



<h2>Top 5 Players CSK should target for IPL 2022 Mega Auction:</h2>



<h3>Kuldeep Yadav:</h3>



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Chinaman spinner Kuldeep Yadav had a terrible few seasons of the IPL. Despite being one of India?s premier spinners, Yadav couldn?t make it to the hit list of the IPL. He was associated with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the past few seasons but just warmed benches.



Kuldeep Yadav poor show started since MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket. Yadav missed valuable insights from behind the stumps which MS Dhoni used to give.



The spinner played just 9 matches in IPL 2019 and 5 matches in the IPL 2020 in which he picked up 4 and 1 wickets respectively. In the recently concluded IPL 2021, KKR overlooked the spinner and went ahead with the likes of Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine.



Chennai Super Kings (CSK) should consider attempting to buy Kuldeep Yadav from the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. The player won?t be expensive and can provide good contributions.



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<h3>Kagiso Rabada:</h3>



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South African decorated pacer Kagiso Rabada is one of the most dangerous pacers in the current era. Rabada has been phenomenal for his previous franchise Delhi Capitals (DC) where he remained the most economical pacer.



The speedster aided DC to reach its maiden IPL final in 2020. He was the leading wicket-taker in that particular season with 30 scalps in 17 matches. He went past the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult and Rashid Khan, who have been a regular feature of that list.



However, Delhi Capitals ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction opted to release Kagiso Rabada to the auction. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) would love to have the services of KG Rabada in the IPL 2022.



Rabada is, anyway, going to be a hot pic in the IPL 2022 mega auction. He will certainly put several franchises into a bidding war.



<h3>Faf du Plessis:</h3>



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South African flamboyant opener batsman Faf du Plessis is a must buy player for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL 2022. A healthy share of CSK?s IPL 2021 success goes to du Plessis's solid opening contribution.



The batsman mustered 633 runs in 16 IPL matches at a fantastic average of 45.21. In his prolific run, he scored 6 fifty-plus scores.



It was, albeit, anticipated that CSK won?t be able to retain du Plessis owing to the restrictions imposed by the BCCI, however, the franchise would love to have him back on the side in IPL 2022.



Chennai loved how Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis stitched several good opening stands and the franchise will be hoping to see both of them together once again for CSK.



<h3>Rahul Tripathi:</h3>



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CSK dismantled its long-standing strong middle-order ahead of the IPL 2022. Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu and Robin Uthappa have been released by the franchise and a few formidable names would be required to fill up the voids.



Former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batsman Rahul Tripathi will be an attractive option for the four times IPL champions. Tripathi did a wonderful job, playing as a middle-order batsman, in turning KKR?s fortunes in the recent IPL 2021.



He took responsibility upon himself to protect the team after early dismissals of the openers and more often than not succeeded in his role. The cricketer scored 397 runs in the 16 IPL 2021 innings at a decent average of 28.35.



Interestingly, Rahul Tripathi has played alongside MS Dhoni in 2016-17 for, now defunct, Rising Pune Supergiants.



<h3>Shardul Thakur:</h3>



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Famously renowned as the ?Lord?, Shardul Thakur has been the most improved cricketer in recent times. The all-rounder has shown various instances of him being the absolute best when it comes to all-rounder skills.



Thakur was the leading wicket-taker for the Chennai Super Kings in the fourteenth edition of the IPL with 21 wickets under his hat in 16 appearances. He has strongly posed himself as a strong wicket-taking option.?



The all-rounder is also a handy and a promising cricketer with his batting skills. Shardul Thakur can add crucial runs at the backend of the innings to power his team to a fine end.



Besides his contributions in the IPL, he has been amidst headlines due to his sensational exploits against Australia and England recently.&nbsp;



CSK should definitely bid for Shardul Thakur in the IPL 2022 mega auction.



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Top 5 Players CSK should target for IPL 2022 Mega Auction

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Kagiso Rabada &amp; Marcus Stoinis in Lucknow?s backup player list in IPL 2022: The developments from the field of cricket have begun to flow freely as the BCCI has finally granted a Letter of Intent (LOI) to the two new IPL teams. As per the recent reports, the Lucknow based IPL team is keeping Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and South African pacer Kagiso Rabada as the backup option in the team.



The sources suggest that Lucknow is eyeing to bag the services of spinner Rashid Khan for the IPL 2022, however, if they fail to do so, Marcus Stoinis and Kagiso Rabada will be the other two immediate options to go for the franchise.



It's noteworthy that Rashid Khan was released by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Though the franchise wanted to retain him, the negotiations didn?t reach a better conclusion and Khan was eventually released.



Some sources claim that Rashid Khan wanted to be SRH?s first choice retention, but the franchise was clearly targeting Kane Williamson as their first choice player. This is reckoned as the major reason for the fallout between Rashid and SRH.



The Times of India reported that Lucknow and Ahmedabad, both, are interested in picking Rashid Khan and the spinner is in talks with both the new franchises. The report further added that Ahmedabad?s chances of getting Rashid?s services are a tad high as Lucknow has already bought KL Rahul for a massive sum.



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KL Rahul is set to lead the Lucknow based IPL franchise, while TOI reported that all-rounder Hardik Pandya is likely to be the skipper of Ahmedabad, surpassing the likes of Shreyas Iyer.



As per the rules put in place by BCCI, both the new IPL franchise can name three players (two Indians and one foreign) under the special draft pick provision. The final list of three players must be submitted before the IPL 2022 Mega Auction.



Other notable names that are in contention to bag hefty contracts are wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan (released by Mumbai Indians), leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal (released by RCB), leggie Rahul Chahar (released by MI) and Australian batsman David Warner (released by SRH).



More developments to come.....



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IPL 2022: Kagiso Rabada &amp; Marcus Stoinis in Lucknow?s backup player list in IPL 2022

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In its attempts to reward the players for their brilliant performances, BCCI gives the Purple Cap award annually to the highest wicket-taker of every IPL season. It is one of the most prestigious trophies in the tournament and sits right at the top of individual accolades in IPL alongside the Orange cap award.&nbsp;



According to the latest stats, Purple cap winners get a prize money of 10 lakhs and a trophy for their achievement.&nbsp;



Let us first take a look at all the list of players who have won the Purple Cap winner till now.&nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Year</td><td>Orange Cap winner&nbsp;</td><td>Wickets taken</td></tr><tr><td>2008</td><td>Sohail Tanvir&nbsp;</td><td>22</td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td>RP Singh</td><td>23</td></tr><tr><td>2010</td><td>Pragyan Ojha&nbsp;</td><td>21</td></tr><tr><td>2011</td><td>Lasith Malinga&nbsp;</td><td>28</td></tr><tr><td>2012</td><td>Morne Morkel&nbsp;</td><td>25</td></tr><tr><td>2013</td><td>Dwayne Bravo&nbsp;</td><td>32</td></tr><tr><td>2014</td><td>Mohit Sharma&nbsp;</td><td>23</td></tr><tr><td>2015</td><td>Dwayne Bravo</td><td>26</td></tr><tr><td>2016</td><td>Bhuvneshwar Kumar</td><td>23</td></tr><tr><td>2017</td><td>Bhuvneshwar Kumar</td><td>26</td></tr><tr><td>2018</td><td>Andrew Tye</td><td>24</td></tr><tr><td>2019</td><td>Imran Tahir</td><td>26</td></tr><tr><td>2020</td><td>Kagiso Rabada</td><td>30</td></tr><tr><td>2021</td><td>Harshal Patel&nbsp;</td><td>32</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



In IPL 2022, each team will play 14 matches and the number of matches has been increased considerably keeping the two new teams in mind. The bowlers will thus get an opportunity to pick up even more wickets and overall it is going to be an interesting season of IPL.&nbsp;



In this article, we shall be talking about 5 players who might win the Purple cap award in IPL 2022.&nbsp;



1. Harshal Patel - We must start the list with the winner of IPL 2021?s Purple cap winner himself, Harshal Patel. It shocked pretty much everyone when RCB did not retain Harshal Patel ahead of IPL 2022 despite having a spot remaining. The Indian pacer was simply sensational last season and he broke many records too.&nbsp;



He picked up 32 wickets in IPL 2021, which is the highest any bowler has ever accomplished in an IPL season, tied with Dwayne Bravo. Dwayne Bravo achieved the same feat in IPL 2013 with Chennai Super Kings.&nbsp;



The only viable reason for Royal Challengers Bangalore not retaining Harshal Patel might be a financial one as the bowler might not have wanted to be their fourth retention. If that be true, we must admit that he made a wise decision as all the IPL teams will be more than ready to buy the in-form star given his performance last year?s performance.&nbsp;



However, Patel has not been that consistent over the years. In reality, 2021 was the only year wherein he got a chance to prove himself and before this, his best season was back in 2015 when he picked up 17 wickets.&nbsp;



Harshal Patel got his maiden call-up from Team India last year itself after he won the Purple cap and he did pretty well in his debut series. Patel undoubtedly has full potential to win the Purple Cap award this year as well.&nbsp;



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2. Kagiso Rabada - Next on the list is IPL 2020 purple cap winner Kagiso Rabada. He won the award in 2020 after picking up 30 wickets. Unlike Harshal Patel, however, he has been consistent in every IPL season he has played and thus he has a better shot at winning the Purple cap this season as compared to Harshal Patel.&nbsp;



He picked up 25 wickets in IPL 2019, 30 wickets in IPL 2020 and 15 wickets in IPL 2021. It was shocking as to why Delhi Capitals did not retain him but at the end of the day, every team can retain only 4 players each and DC made their choices accordingly.&nbsp;



It was earlier rumored that Kagiso Rabada will be drafted by one of the two new franchises (Lucknow and Ahmedabad) but they too decided later that they were better off without him.&nbsp;



Kagiso Rabada will thus head on to the Mega Auction and all the teams will be ready to bid high for him. Afterall he is one of the best bowlers in the World right now. Moreover, the thirst to prove Delhi Capitals and the two new franchises wrong will push Rabada to break his own records. Thus, he has high chances of winning the purple cap award this season.&nbsp;



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3. Trent Boult - Like Harshal Patel and Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult was also not retained by his team despite giving a tremendous performance in the last few seasons. Trent Boult made a brilliant duo with Jasprit Bumrah at Mumbai Indians and he was one of the prime reasons that led to Mumbai Indians winning the 2019 IPL trophy.&nbsp;



Although Mumbai Indians let go of him ahead of IPL 2022, he will not lack suitors in the Mega Auction as he is arguably the best bowler in the world right now across all formats.&nbsp;



Trent Boult picked up 25 wickets in IPL 2020 and 15 wickets in IPL 2021. Although he is yet to win a Purple cap award, 2022 can finally be his year and he can prove his worth with a new franchise.&nbsp;



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4. Rashid Khan - Rashid Khan is the only spinner on this list and the only one who deserves to be. Afterall he is the best spinner the world has seen in a long time and it would be unjust to not mention the Afghan mystery man.&nbsp;



Rashid Khan made his IPL debut in 2017 for Sunrisers Hyderabad and he had been with the franchise ever since, until this year. After IPL 2021, Sunrisers Hyderabad let go of Rashid Khan and the Ahmedabad franchise drafted him in for 15 crores.&nbsp;



He picked up 17 wickets in 2017, 21 wickets in 2018, 17 wickets in 2019, 20 wickets in 2020 and 18 wickets in 2021. He too has never won the Purple cap award before despite coming close on many occasions but now that he will have a fresh start with a new team, he has big chances of doing something big in IPL 2022.&nbsp;



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5. Jasprit Bumrah - There is no doubt that for the last 5 years, Jasprit Bumrah has consistently been one of the best bowlers in the world across all formats and when it comes to IPL, there are not many players as compatible as Bumrah.



He has picked up at least 17 wickets in all of the last five seasons and his personal best came in 2020 when he picked up 27 wickets. That year he lost the Purple cap to Kagiso Rabada by just 3 wickets. Unfortunately, Jasprit Bumrah is yet to get his hands on the prestigious purple cap award.&nbsp;



He has been elemental in Mumbai Indians? success in the past few years and in a complex season like this one and he can finally up his personal performance. We can thus expect a Purple cap deserving performance from Jasprit Bumrah in IPL 2022.?



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TATA IPL 2022: 5 Players who can win the Purple Cap Award in IPL 2022

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IPL bound South African players confirmed to be available for the entire IPL 2022: The Indian Premier League (IPL) bound Protea players are now confirmed to take part in the lucrative IPL 2022 for an entire season. The development came after Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced its second string test squad against Bangladesh on Thursday.



The likes of Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi and Anrich Nortje will miss the test series against Bangladesh and fly to India for the upcoming edition of the Tata IPL 2022, which starts on March 26th.



Cricket South Africa (CSA), earlier, disclosed that they will give their players complete authority to participate in the IPL 2022. The cricket board further said that it will be up to players on whether they want to take part in the test series or feature in the IPL in India.



The likes of Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen will also not be available for the upcoming two matches test series against Bangladesh. Starting March 31.



It?s important to note that there is a clear agreement between the player?s union and CSA to not restrict the players to participate in the IPL or even any cricket league across the world.



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?The loss of the IPL players is not ideal, but we back the CSA system, its ever growing pipeline and most of all, the players we have selected,? Convenor of Selectors Victor Mpitsang was quoted by The Times of India.



Earlier SA test skipper Dean Elgar had said that he would try to persuade its countrymen to not participate in the IPL and prioritise national duties first. Elgar wanted a full-fledged South African test squad to face Bangladesh in the two games test series, but the contracted players choose otherwise.



Down below is South Africa?s test squad against Bangladesh.



<h2>South Africa test squad against Bangladesh:</h2>



Dean Elgar (C), Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma, Kyle Verreynne, Sarel Erwee, Simon Harmer, Keegan Petersen, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Daryn Dupavillon,Duanne Olivier, Lutho Sipamla, Glenton Stuurman, Lizaad Williams, Khaya Zondo.



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IPL bound South African players confirmed to be available for the entire IPL 2022

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India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant is all set to go past MS Dhoni in the elite list of Indian players in Test cricket. The left-hander is just 6 sixes away from surpassing former keeper-batter in the most number of sixes for the national team in the history of the longest format of the game.
Rishabh Pant currently has 72 sixes in Test cricket in just 75 innings, which says a lot about his calibre as a player in the longest format of the game. MS Dhoni, on the other hand, has hit 78 sixes in the 144 innings that he has played for the team in the longest format of the game.
Virender Sehwag sits at the top of the list in the most number of sixes for the Indian team in Tests with 90 maximums in 178 innings. Current captain Rohit Sharma is second on the charts with 88 maximums to his name from 116 innings. 
<h2>Most sixes for India in Test Cricket: </h2>
Sehwag - 90 (178 innings)
Rohit - 88 (116 innings)
Dhoni - 78 (144 innings)
Pant - 72* (75 innings) 
Rishabh Pant has been one of the finest batters in world cricket. The keeper-batter proved his prowess in the ongoing game against Australia, which is the fifth game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The India batter has tilted the game for his team in the second innings. 
While every other bat struggled to get going, Rishabh Pant oozed his class with the bat and dominated the opposition. He played the attacking brand of cricket and put the Australian bowlers under pressure in what was a tough pitch to bat. 
<h2>India made a strong comeback on Day two of the ongoing fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25</h2>
Coming to the match, India made a strong comeback on Day two of the ongoing fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. They were right on the money with the bat and ball at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Saturday. 
Australia, who resumed at nine for one, didn't have a great start to day two as Marnus Labuschagne fell early. Sam Konstas (23) and Steve Smith (33) tried to bring Australia back with their innings but their partnership could last only 20 runs. 
India kept taking wickets at regular wickets, but debutant Beau Webster (57)  slammed a half-century, and a vital hand from Alex Carey (21:36b, 4x4) took Australia to 181, four runs behind India. 
India had a solid start to their second innings as  Yashasvi Jaiswal (22) and KL Rahul (13) added 42 runs for the opening stand. But after that, Australia made a strong comeback and picked wickets at regular intervals to reduce India to 78 for four. 
But it was Rishabh Pant (61) who slammed a half-century in a flash and took the game away as it allowed India to take the lead of over 120. At stumps on Day two, India was 141 for six with the lead of 145 runs and Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar at crease. 
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Rishabh Pant on the verge of going past Ms Dhoni in this massive feat in the Tests

India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant is all set to go past MS Dhoni in the elite list of Indian players in Test cricket

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As the 5th Test between India and Australia unfolds, fans are watching an intense battle with high stakes. India, leading by 145 runs at the end of Day 2, has lost six wickets, leaving them in a tough spot. The outcome of the match could depend on whether India can stretch their lead further on Day 3. If they manage to add another 200 runs, they'll have a chance to secure victory, but it will require strong performances from their remaining batsmen.
Results of the IND vs AUS Test Series (Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25) Australia has taken the lead in this series with two wins out of the five matches played. On the other hand, India has managed to secure one victory, with one match ending in a draw, adding to the overall unpredictability of the series.
Potential for a Draw in this Test Series As the IND vs AUS series reaches its climax, the possibility of a draw remains a realistic outcome. With Australia leading 2-1 in the series, India is under immense pressure to win the final Test to level the series. Given the current match scenario, where India has a slender lead and has lost six wickets, achieving victory will be a challenging task.
Final Stand:
India leads by 145 runs at the end of Day 2 in the 5th Test against Australia, with Rishabh Pant's performance standing out. Despite the lead, Australia remains in a strong position as the match intensifies.

IND VS AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

The Final Stand" heats up as India leads by 145 runs in the 5th Test. Key performances from India’s lower order and Australia’s bowlers will determine the series' outcome in this high-stakes battle.

India vs AUSTALIA: The Final Stand

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England's former captain Michael Vaughan believes that fierce-rivals India and Pakistan should play a Test-Match versu each other in Australia. He believes that if this happens, then Test Cricket will witness a great surge of growth and this match will also increase the excitement of the longest format of the game. 
However, Michael Vaughan admits that this is not easy due to political reasons between India and Pakistan, but this option can be considered. Apart from this, if the ICC gets involved in this matter, then there are chances of things working out.
<h2>"I want Pakistan and India to play a Test-Match versus each other on Australian Soil"</h2>
In an interview with the Times of India (TOI), Vaughan said, "I wish that both rivals Pakistan and India play Test-Matches versus each other on Australian soil. Both teams do square off against each other in the Asia Cup and the ICC Tournaments, but both of them haven't faced each other in red ball Cricket since a really long time. I want both of them face each other in the longest format of the game, but the only problem is that they cannot face each other in their home conditions. 
Therefore, as a solution to the problem, they can play Test Cricket versus each other in Australia or England. If this happens, it will be one of the biggest moments of the game and they will surely receive support in huge numbers."
"Pakistan &amp; India playing Test-Matches versus each other is going to prove to be absolutely phenomenal for the longest format of the game. Although, I am aware about the amount of politics involved in this matter, I believe both the teams can consider playing Tests at the Adelaide Oval, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) or the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)," Vaughan added. 
It's worth noting that the Indian and Pakistani teams have not faced each other in the Test format for almost 18 years. The last Test series between the two teams was played in 2007-08, but since then the two teams have not faced each other in Tests.
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Indian and Pakistani fans celebrating together | Image: Getty Images

Michael Vaughan wants Fierce-Rivals India and Pakistan to play Test-Matches versus each other in Australia

India vs Pakistan: Will the two rivals play a test match versus each other? This English legend wants them to play in

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The Test series between India and Australia result has significantly impacted the ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings and the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Standings. The South Africa National Cricket team secured a spot in the WTC final after their victory in the first Test match against Pakistan, while Australia holds the second spot with 118 points.

<h3>ICC Men's Test Team Rankings Table</h3>
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Australia maintains its top spot in the ICC Test Rankings with a rating of 124, while India remains in the second position with a rating of 111. However, in the WTC points table, India slips down to 3rd place.
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<th style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Position</th>
<th style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Team</th>
<th style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Matches</th>
<th style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Points</th>
<th style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Rating</th>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">1</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Australia</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">30</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3715</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">124</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">India</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">33</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3654</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">111</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">South Africa</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">27</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2947</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">109</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">England</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">50</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">5303</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">106</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 40px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">5</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 40px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">New Zealand</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 40px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">37</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 40px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3536</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 40px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">96</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">6</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Sri Lanka</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">28</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2436</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">87</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Pakistan</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">24</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2060</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">86</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">8</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">West Indies</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">29</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2184</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">75</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">9</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Bangladesh</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">29</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">1884</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">65</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">10</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Ireland</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">5</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">131</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">26</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Zimbabwe</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">12</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Afghanistan</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
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<h3>ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Standings Table</h3>
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<th style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Position</th>
<th style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Team</th>
<th style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Matches Played</th>
<th style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Won</th>
<th style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Lost</th>
<th style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Draw</th>
<th style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Points Deduction</th>
<th style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Points</th>
<th style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Points Percentage (PCT)</th>
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<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">1</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">South Africa</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">1</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">88</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">66.67</td>
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<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Australia</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">16</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">10</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">10</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">118</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">61.46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">India</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">18</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">9</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">114</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">52.78</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">New Zealand</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">14</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">81</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">48.21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">5</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Sri Lanka</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">5</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">6</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">60</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">45.45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">6</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">England</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">22</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">10</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">1</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">22</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">114</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">43.18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Bangladesh</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">12</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">8</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">45</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">31.25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">8</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Pakistan</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">8</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">40</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">30.30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">9</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">West Indies</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">32</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">24.24</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Points System in WTC
<ul>
<li>Win: 12 points</li>
<li>Tie: 6 points</li>
<li>Draw: 4 points</li>
<li>Penalty: Points deducted for slow over rates</li>
</ul>
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India captain Jasprit Bumrah has come under massive scanner for his antics during the ongoing fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The match between the teams is taking place at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney. 
In what has been a shocking development, India captain Jasprit Bumrah has been accused of using sandpaper during the ongoing match. Some of the Australian fans, as well as the media personnel, have charged the fast bowler with the allegations, and it has become a massive controversy. 
In a video that has gone viral on the internet, the sandpaper-like thing can be seen around Jasprit Bumrah. The India fast bowler can be seen getting troubled by something in their shoe, and as he decided to check upon that, there seemed to be a sandpaper-like thing. 
As Jasprit Bumrah removed his shoes, the sandpaper-like thing dropped out, and the fast bowler took that out and kept that in his hand. Since the video has gone viral, there has been a lot of buzz around social media, but so far, nothing official has come out from either of the teams or the match officials. 
Jasprit Bumrah has been the hot soup in the Indian team in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The fast bowler is single-handedly carrying the bowling lineup of the team in the ongoing series and is making sure that he helps his team fight hard in the five-match Test series. 
Jasprit Bumrah has been on fire with the ball in the ongoing game as well but he has found himself under some discomfort. The pacer felt back spasm during the second session and was seen leaving the Sydney Cricket Ground and going for the scans in the car. 
There is no clarity if Jasprit Bumrah will be taking over the charge of the team tomorrow or not. The fast bowler's availability will depend on how he feels on a Sunday morning. Although he might come to bat, there is no clarity if the pacer will come to bowl or not. 
Bumrah so far has taken 32 wickets for India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The tally of 32 wickets is the most by an Indian bowler in Australia in the history of Test cricket.
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<h2>Watch: Jasprit Bumrah gets accused of using sandpaper</h2>

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India captain Jasprit Bumrah has come under massive scanner for his antics during the ongoing fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25