Andy Flower, Daniel Vettori likely to join Lucknow franchise coaching management.



IPL 2022: The two new Indian Premier League (IPL) teams, Ahmedabad and Lucknow, have begun their procedures to rope in the coaching management and the three players under the provision of ?Special Picks?. The two franchises will become functional from the upcoming season of the IPL.



As per the recent development, the Lucknow based new IPL franchise has finalised the two most probable candidates in Daniel Vettori and Andy Flower for the head coach position. Earlier, former World Cup-winning coach for India Gary Kirsten and Trevor Bayliss were also in the eyes of the franchise officials, however, the decision was later withdrawn.



If the experts are believed, former Punjab Kings (PBKS) coach Andy Flower is believed to have a clear edge over Daniel Vettori. The reason for Flower to be the most favourable candidate is his bond with KL Rahul, who is likely to be appointed Lucknow?s captain.



At Punjab Kings (PBKS) KL Rahul and Andy Flower shared a good bond. Both have worked closely together and have a good understanding.



However, for any official development to take place, the two new franchise requires a nod from the BCCI, governing body of the IPL. The Indian cricket board has put all the actions on hold, as of now, due to the issue of CVC Capitals, the winner of Ahmedabad based IPL franchise bid.



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CVC Capitals is associated with the big betting companies. The partnership of CVC Capitals with the betting firms is not going well with the BCCI as several questions have been raised by netizens.?A proper investigation is being carried out with a panel of neutral judges including the big-wigs of the High Court and Supreme court.



<h2>Ravi Shastri likely to be Ahmedabad head coach:</h2>



Meanwhile, the Ahmedabad based IPL franchise was reported to have approached former India coach Ravi Shastri for the coaching role. Shastri along with Bharat Arun was contacted by the officials of Ahmedabad recently, while the official confirmation is yet to come.



Shastri's tenure as India's head coach ended following India's early exit from the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. Post his resignation, Rahul Dravid was appointed for the role.



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IPL 2022: Andy Flower, Daniel Vettori likely to join Lucknow franchise coaching management

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Andy Flower to be Lucknow IPL Franchises head coach in IPL 2022: The unnamed Lucknow based Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise has roped in former Zimbabwe captain and celebrated coach Andy Flower for the upcoming season of the IPL. He will begin his coaching role as soon as the franchise make an official announcement on the development.



Lucknow shortlisted as many as six coaches with varying experiences in the cricket's shortest format. The franchise then zeroed down on the former Zimbabwe cricketer Andy Flower. He was up against the likes of Daniel Vittori and Gary Kirsten.



It is noteworthy that Andy Flower recently parted ways with Punjab Kings (PBKS) as their assistant coach.



?Andy Flower has been around for a long time. He has a solid reputation as a T20 coach, having been around the world coaching various franchises. He brings with him some rich IPL experience as well and knowledge of these condition. He seemed to be the right choice for Lucknow,? sources in the know of the development said.



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Recently, Andy Flower also turned down a big offer from Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for a full-time coaching role in the national team. He refused the offer and wishes to continue his associations in the franchise cricket.



Besides Punjab Kings (PBKS), Andy Flower has coached the Multan Sultans and St. Lucia Zouks. He was also the coaching consultant of Afghanistan in the recent ICC T20 World Cup 2021.



The Lucknow based IPL franchise is also in talks with KL Rahul to be their captain in the coming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Rahul is reported to have signed a massive deal of INR 20 Crores with Lucknow.



The official confirmation on the same will be made by the end of this month as BCCI wraps up the procedure of Special Picks for the two new IPL teams.



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IPL 2022: Andy Flower to be Lucknow IPL Franchises head coach in IPL 2022

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Mumbai Indians is my biggest inspiration says Sanjeev Goenka, Lucknow franchise owner: Sanjeev Goenka, the owner of the Lucknow based Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, has hailed Mumbai Indians (MI) for their commendable success in the IPL. He said that the Reliance Industries owned IPL franchise is his ?biggest inspiration?.



Mumbai Indians (MI) have bagged as many as five Indian Premier League (IPL) titles, most by any franchise. The franchise overcame its title draught back in 2013 when the captaincy was handed over to young Rohit Sharma midway through the tournament. Since then, the team in blue and gold has fetched five titles in the T20 league.



Goenka, who won the operating rights of Lucknow by shelling out INR 7090 Crores, reckons that Mumbai Indians's successful template is not only effective for the IPL franchises but every sports franchise should try to emulate that.



?The biggest inspiration for me is Mumbai Indians. What they have achieved, and how they have gone about it, is a template for not only other IPL teams but sports franchises worldwide,? said Sanjeev Goenka during an interaction with TOI.



He also said that the BCCI should completely scrap the mega auction as it has outlived its utility.



?I have to follow the system [mega auctions]. I have no role in the rules and regulations [of the IPL],? he added.



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<h2>Gautam Gambhir will have motivational role:</h2>



Goenka further explained the exact role given to the former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir in the IPL 2022. It is noteworthy that Gambhir has been appointed the Lucknow team?s mentor.



?Gautam will primarily have a motivational role to play,? he said. ?He will also help to create a blueprint for the franchise in the long term. We wanted to have people with a proven track record of success. Gautam has also successfully groomed a generation of youngsters for KKR and that went in his favour.?



?He has an image of being a totally non-partisan leader with a focus on results. Look at what he did for KKR. Fundamentally we would like the dressing room to be geared towards a culture of performance,? Goenka added.



Gautam Gambhir was overwhelmed with the role he was given. The cricketer was elated with joy and said, ?The fire to win a contest still burns bright inside me. The desire to leave a winner?s legacy still kicks me 24?7. I will not be contesting for a dressing room but for the spirit and soul of Uttar Pradesh.?



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Mumbai Indians is my biggest inspiration says Sanjeev Goenka, Lucknow franchise owner

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IPL 2022: The developments for the upcoming fifteenth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) have begun with the celebration of the New Year 2022. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) earlier announced the induction of two new IPL franchises that will become functional in IPL 2022.



The RPSG Group bagged the operational rights of the Lucknow based IPL franchise while the CVC Capitals Partners owned the functioning of the Ahmedabad based Indian Premier League franchise.



Though the Lucknow IPL team has already received its Letter Of Intent (LOI), Ahmedabad is yet to receive it from the BCCI.



Ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction, the Lucknow based IPL franchise has revealed its official title sponsor. Fantasy sports platform My11Circle has successfully signed a three years deal with the franchise to become their title sponsor.



As part of the deal, My11Circle?s branding will be displayed in Lucknow?s IPL jersey for the upcoming three editions of the IPL.



The development was confirmed by the co-founder of Games 24x7.



?We are excited to announce our first IPL team sponsorship and the Lucknow team is a perfect fit as it represents the heartland of the country where cricket fans have ardently supported the sport and now get an opportunity to support their own team," says Bhavin Pandya, co-Founder and co-CEO of Games24x7, about the association with one of the newest teams in IPL.



Expressing his delight on Lucknow?s association with My11Circle, RPSG Group CEO, Raghu Iyer said, ?We are delighted to have My11Circle as our principal team sponsor. We thank them for the faith they have shown in our new franchise and are confident that this will be a winning partnership.?



Besides roping the title sponsor, a few other big steps have already been taken by the newly inducted Lucknow based IPL team.



It has roped in former Punjab Kings (PBKS) coach, Andy Flower as the head coach of the franchise. The franchise has also appointed former Indian left-handed batsman Gautam Gambhir as the mentor of the team.

IPL 2022: Lucknow IPL team seals title sponsor deal with My11Circle, more deals coming

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Captain of Lucknow IPL Team in the IPL 2022: The Lucknow based new IPL franchise has been grabbing the headlines since it won the bid for a whopping INR 7090 Crores. The RPSG Group placed the highest ever bid for the IPL Franchise to get the operational rights of the Lucknow based Indian Premier League team.



Following its highest bid, Lucknow roped in Andy Flower as team head coach for the IPL 2022. Flower was associated with the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2021, however, he parted ways with the franchise ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction.



Further, the RPSG Group-owned IPL franchise played a masterstroke to appoint two times IPL winning skipper Gautam Gambhir as the mentor of the team for the coming season.



The franchise is expected to reveal a couple of other big developments in the month of January itself. One of which could be the announcement of the three players who will join the team ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction, under the special draft picks.



As per the rule formed by the BCCI, the new teams can buy three players from the released player list ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction.



However, amongst all the big updates and developments, the biggest and the most valuable will be the selection of the skipper of Lucknow. The franchise will be keen on picking an impeccable leader for the team, who can create a positive environment and motivate the boys in all circumstances.



Someone, who has the prowess to bring the best out of the resources available and make most of the acquired asset in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction.



Here in this article, we will take a look at the probable players who can be the captain of the Lucknow IPL team in the IPL 2022.



<h2>Captain of Lucknow IPL Team in the IPL 2022:</h2>



<h3>KL Rahul:</h3>



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The Indian opener batsman is arguably the most likely choice to be the skipper of Lucknow based IPL team. Even before the IPL 2022 retentions, the sources indicated Rahul's possible ties with Lucknow.



KL Rahul, a potent batsman, can don several hats during the hour of need. In recent times, Rahul has been sensational with his flamboyant batting skills.



The cricketer has been amongst the pile of runs in the last few seasons of the Indian Premier League. Even outside the IPL, KL has been a remarkable cricketer. His batting brilliance has fetched him a permanent place in India's all three formats.



Moreover, the BCCI recently boosted Rahul as the vice-captain of India in the T20Is which speaks volumes of KL Rahul?s brilliance.



Besides his batting skills, Rahul is also a mature leader. He is certainly shaping himself into a formidable cricketer who can be an asset for a team in every aspect.?



Though his last two IPL stints with Punjab Kings (PBKS) didn?t bring him fruitful results, the learnings from those two seasons would further mould his brain to be a successful skipper in the future.?



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<h3>Shreyas Iyer:</h3>



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If KL Rahul isn?t in Lucknow?s top priority, former Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Shreyas Iyer would be a good choice. Iyer was released by Delhi Capitals (DC) during the recent player retention process. The franchise opted to free Shreyas Iyer and picked Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje and Prithvi Shaw as their top four retentions.



Iyer is an astute skipper with the ability to jell in with each player in the team. Iyer led young Delhi Capitals (DC) in the three consecutive seasons since IPL 2018 and changed the fortunes of the team.



Under his leadership, DC reached the maiden IPL final in the IPL 2020 which they eventually lost against the experience of Mumbai Indians.



Moreover, Iyer?s batting exploits are secret to none. He has been contributing to the team?s success consistently and more often than not he rescues his side from the crunch situations.



Iyer?s inner spark to lead the team and take it to the winning ways has fetched good results which certainly makes him a leader of the future. Many legendary cricketers have termed Shreyas Iyer to be the skipper of team India in the coming future.



<h3>Shikhar Dhawan:</h3>



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Experienced batsman Shikhar Dhawan would be another fine choice for the Lucknow IPL team to pick the leader. Dhawan was also released by Delhi Capitals (DC) after the IPL 2021.



The seasoned campaigner has kept his bat up and running for the longest time in the IPL. The southpaw has scored over 400 runs in every IPL season he featured after 2015. Moreover, his recent two IPL seasons have been extremely rewarding and stunning.



Dhawan scored over 600 runs in IPL 2020 and mustered over 580 runs in the recently concluded IPL 2021. He worked extremely hard on his T20 batting and the results have surprised everyone, even to him as well.



Moreover, Dhawan has briefly captained Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL 2013 &amp; 2014. Back in 2013, which was SRH?s debut season, Dhawan led the team to its maiden playoffs.&nbsp;



Shikhar Dhawan recently took charge of team India in its tour of Sri Lanka. Under his leadership, India thrashed Sri Lanka by 2-1 and won the series.



The left-handed opening batsman will be a tremendous choice as the captain of the team. Lucknow would be keen to have his services in the IPL 2022.



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IPL 2022: Captain of Lucknow IPL Team in the IPL 2022

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The excitement for the name of the Lucknow Franchise has finally ended. After all the netizens guessed the name as Lucknow Rangers or Lucknow Panthers, the name was unveiled as Lucknow Super Giants. The name is similar to the franchise that was from Pune and owned by Sanjeev Goenka. Lucknow Super Giants has recruited KL Rahul, Ravi Bishnoi, and Marcus Stoinis. Here is an in-depth look at the same:?



<h2>Lucknow Super Giants Name Unveiled:?</h2>



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The owner of the Lucknow-based franchise, Sanjeev Goenka revealed the name of the franchise. The name of the franchise is Lucknow Super Giants. The team's name was announced on Twitter yesterday evening. Sanjeev Goenka himself appeared in the video and made the announcement. The name was hilariously received by the cricket community. The name was a rage on Twitter. &nbsp;



Several Twitter users predicted the name to be ?Lucknow Rangers? or ?Lucknow Panthers? but the name revealed was different. The Lucknow team has already picked 3 players from the draft before the auction. The three players chosen are <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/bcci-central-contracts-2022-rishabh-pant-kl-rahul-likely-to-get-grade-a-contract/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">KL Rahul for 17 Crore</a> Indian Rupees,<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/kagiso-rabada-marcus-stoinis-in-lucknows-backup-player-list-in-ipl-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow"> Marcus Stoinis for 9.2 Crore</a> Indian Rupees, and Ravi Bishnoi for 4 Crore Indian Rupees. Earlier the franchise was bought by the RPSG Group in the bidding process for the highest bid of 7090 Crore Indian Rupees. This happens to be the BCCI?s most lucrative brand deal of recent times. ?



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<h2>Lucknow Super Giants?in IPL 2022 Mega Auction:?</h2>



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The Lucknow Super Giants will enter the IPL 2022 Mega Auction with a large purse of money. Earlier this month both the two new IPL teams, Lucknow Super Giants owned by RPSG Group and Ahmedabad Franchise owned by CVC Capitals Group received clearance from the BCCI to start their processes. ?



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The Lucknow team has appointed a great and experienced support staff. The team coach is Andy Flower who has previously been the coach for the England National Team. The Assistant Coach is Vijay Dahiya. Vijay was associated with the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2012 and 2014 as well. Last but not least Gautam Gambhir is appointed as a mentor in the team. Gautam has already won the IPL title twice under his leadership and this improves his portfolio. ?



<h2>IPL 2022 Mega Auction Details:&nbsp;</h2>



Over 1200 players had dropped in their name for the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. But of these 1214 players, 896 were Indian and 318 were foreign players. All of these will go under the hammer in the 2-day event in Bengaluru on the 13th and 14th of February. Of these 270 are capped 903 are uncapped and 41 are players from associate nations. ?



View more details on the <a href="https://www.iplt20.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">official IPL website.</a>

Lucknow Super Giants! Lucknow Owner Sanjeev Goenka Unveils Name for Lucknow Franchise.

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TATA IPL 2022 is around the corner and all teams are looking to make the best of the available options. Ahmedabad franchise has picked Hardik, Rashid Khan, and Shubman Gill. While Lucknow Super Giants has gone for KL Rahul, Marcus Stoinis, and Ravi Bishnoi. All the other teams too have finalized their retentions. With the TATA IPL 2022 to be played in India, the teams will make plans accordingly. Here is a look at the points to consider while making a team:&nbsp;



<h2 id="ground-pitch-and-location-will-matter-in-tata-ipl-2022">Ground, Pitch, and Location Will Matter in TATA IPL 2022:?</h2>



The teams always need to consider facts such as ground, pitch, and location. For instance, selecting several spinners will not be beneficial for RCB as the ground is small in size. The Chinnaswami pitch has a bounce on offer and the batsmen can easily clear the boundary. However, while selecting spinners <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/predicted-ipl-2022-squad-of-royal-challengers-bangalore-rcb/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RCB </a>must go for wrist spinners as they are more attacking than the finger spinners. ?



A team like Rajasthan can invest in spinners as Sawai Mann Singh Stadium is a large ground and the boundaries are not easy to clear. The same is the case for Chennai<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/chennai-super-kings-csk-new-captain-in-ipl-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">. Chennai</a> can go for slower bowlers as the Chidambaram pitch has no pace on offer. If the pace is given, batsmen hit big! So, Chennai can use the slower pitch in their favor. ?



<h2 id="strong-opening-options">Strong Opening Options:&nbsp;</h2>



A team needs to have a strong opening combination if they intend to win TATA IPL 2022. Over the years, a successful team has had strong opening combinations. Venkatesh Iyer and Shubman Gill were the dynamic combinations that revived Kolkata Knight Riders last season. Brendon McCullum and Dwayne Smith for CSK in 2014, Rohit Sharma and Lendl Simmons for Mumbai in 2015, Shane Watson and Ambati Rayudu for CSK in 2018, and Gautam Gambhir and Robin Uthappa in 2014! The list of good opening combinations is long.?



The duo must be such that one player must take on the bowlers from the word go while the other one can take his time. Rohit Sharma and Jason Roy can make a good pair. Ishan Kishan and Jonny Bairstow can also be ideal choices. ?



<h2 id="middle-order-with-floaters-will-help-in-tata-ipl-2022">Middle-Order With Floaters Will Help in TATA IPL 2022:?</h2>



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Having a rigid middle-order doesn?t work in favor of a team. <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/mumbai-indians-mi-retained-and-released-players-list-in-ipl-2022-mega-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow">Mumbai Indians </a>over the years have gone for the combination of the Pollard and Pandya brothers. What this combination provides is flexibility. If wickets tumble early, Krunal walks in to hold the innings together. If wickets fall late and a good foundation is available, Polly and Hardik attack the opposition. A middle-order with floaters can do wonders for the team. ?



For every successful team, a good middle-order is a must. Dhoni, Raina, and Bravo for CSK in 2011, Glenn Maxwell and David Miller for KXIP in 2014, and Yuvraj Singh, Naman Ojha, and Ben Cutting in SRH 2016. Floaters have a big role in the shortest format of the game.?



<h2 id="a-good-set-of-all-rounders">A Good Set of All-Rounders:&nbsp;</h2>



A good set of all-rounders is a prerequisite for any successful IPL team. A good all-rounder provides balance to the side. A 6th bowling option is a must if any of the bowlers have a bad day. A spin-bowling all-rounder or a pace-bowling one can be selected according to the home ground. Ahmedabad has wisely chosen Hardik as the Ahmedabad pitch has bounce and pace on offer. Chennai on the other hand has smartly held on to Jadeja as the pitch is slow and turns square.?



The top available all-rounders are Jason Holder, Mitchell Marsh, and Shivam Dube. Any of these players can provide balance and can do both the skills well. However, players like Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, and Chris Woakes will be missed. &nbsp;



<h2 id="pacers-who-can-bowl-well-at-the-beginning-and-death">Pacers Who Can Bowl Well at the Beginning and Death:?</h2>



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Fast bowlers are an elite breed of players. They work hard on their game. Fast bowlers will certainly get big money in the TATA IPL 2022 Mega Auction. For a team to be successful, it needs bowlers with two skills. A bowler who bowls well at the death, and one who swings the ball in the beginning. Deepak Chahar and T Natarajan can form a good duo. Similarly, Ben Hilfenhaus and Dwayne Bravo did well for CSK in 2010 and 2011. Malinga and McCleneghan did extremely well for Mumbai in 2015. ?



For Mumbai has Bumrah already, they can go for Deepak of Hazlewood. For Punjab has Arshdeep, they will break the bank for senior Indian bowlers like Umesh Yadav and Harshal Patel. ?



To know more visit the <a href="https://www.iplt20.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">official website of IPL</a>.

TATA IPL 2022: How to Make a Strong Team? Points To Consider.&nbsp;

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IPL 2022 Teams, All Players List, Playing XIs, Details.&nbsp;

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The IPL is a festival of cricket. It is a tournament that features the best players in the world. It is a competition filled with enthusiasm and charisma. Who doesn?t love this fun-filled event? The fans are what add value to the teams. The teams, their lifestyles, and their inside stories are all shared on social media. Social media has now become a platform where fans interact more with their favorite players. Some IPL teams have grown these pages so well that they have been earning revenue via them. So, which are the most popular IPL teams on social platforms? Here?s a look:&nbsp;



<h2>Gujarat Titans (0.2 million):&nbsp;</h2>



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With a fan following of 0.2 million fans on Instagram within 2 weeks, the Gujarat Titans franchise has shown good progress. The team and its fan base will be growing over the years after exceptional performances. Gujarat has a lot of potentials and their poster boy is Hardik Pandya who is one of the top media personalities. With his swag, this number will increase four-folds.&nbsp;



<h2>Lucknow Super Giants (0.5 million):&nbsp;</h2>



Lucknow Super Giants is the most expensive franchise in the history of the IPL. At 7090 Crores, the LSG team bought a lot of buzz around itself. Their Instagram handle was launched 1 month ago and it has 0.5 million followers. This number too will grow as and when the teams get on the pitch. They have associated themselves with a fashion model-like leader, KL Rahul. Rahul has also featured on the front page of GQ, the fashion magazine. &nbsp;



<h2>Rajasthan Royals (8.4 million) is one of the most popular IPL teams:&nbsp;</h2>



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One of the fastest-growing fan bases is that of the Rajasthan Royals. The credit has to go to their creative content team. Over the past six months, the RR Twitter page and insta page has raked in millions of followers. The content on these media pages has become funny, witty and the tweets have become interesting. The editing team also needs to be given credit. With the likes of Ashwin, Butler, and Devdutt Padikkal coming in, the young ladies are also going to follow this franchise. They have 2.2 million IG followers, 4.3 million Facebook followers, and 1.9 million Twitter followers.&nbsp;



<h2>Sunrisers Hyderabad (11.1 million):&nbsp;</h2>







SRH has an avid fan base. The south Indian people were not only in love with Allu Arjun but also David Warner. David Warner was the face of this franchise. His recent funny posts and TikTok videos in the lockdown helped the SRH page grow too. Some male followers also follow to see the very beautiful Kaviya Maran in action. They have 6 million followers on FB, 2.9 million followers on Twitter, and 2.2 million followers on Instagram.&nbsp;&nbsp;



<h2>Delhi Capitals (12.2 million) is one of the most popular IPL teams:&nbsp;</h2>



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The Delhi Capitals never fail to impress their fans. The team is filled with players who are loved by the followers of the sport. Rishabh Pant, Marcus Stoinis, Shreyas Iyer, and the duo of Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan, helped them grow a presence online. These players look fun to hang out with and are very presentable. They have 3 million insta followers, 2.2 million Twitter followers, and 7 million Facebook followers. Now they have David Warner in the team who is a social media legend in himself. &nbsp;



<h2>Punjab Kings (13.7 million) is one of the most popular IPL teams:&nbsp;</h2>



The Punjabi Munde has 8.5 million Facebook followers, 2.5 million Instagram followers, and 2.7 million Twitter followers. They started first with the likes of Yuvi, Maxi and then went to KL Rahul and Chris Gayle. They have always had a very marketable player in their team. Not to forget the gorgeous Preity Zinta and her fanbase too. Punjab also backs a lot of local talent like Mandeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, and Arshdeep Singh which gives a sense of credibility to the fans. &nbsp;



<h2>Royal Challengers Bangalore (23 million) is one of the most popular IPL teams:&nbsp;</h2>







Royal Challengers Bangalore is the team with the most honest and most lovable fanbase. The team from the south has fans from North and central India too. Virat Kohli, the poster boy of international cricket is the poster bot of this team. They have had amazing individuals like Chris Gayle, the Universe Boss, Mr 360 ABD, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, and Yuzi Chahal. The recent exploits of Yuzi on TikTok are loved by every follower. The team has 9.4 million followers on Facebook, 8.1 million on Instagram, and 5.5 million followers on Twitter. Not to forget the RCB girl who got the male followers to the RCB page.&nbsp;



<h2>Kolkata Knight Riders (23.2 million):&nbsp;</h2>



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The boys from Bengal have 2.9 Instagram followers, 16 million Facebook followers, and 4.3 million Twitter followers. KKR is associated with the ?King of Bollywood?, Shahrukh Khan. The charmer itself brings in millions of followers. In the initial stages, the lovers of Dada Ganguly developed a keen interest in this team. Gautam Gambhir bought the team on-field success and the stocks began to rise off the field as well. KKR is also the team that started the concept of merchandise. &nbsp;



<h2>Chennai Super Kings (30.2 million) is one of the most popular IPL teams:&nbsp;</h2>



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The fanbase has a lot to do with your performance on the field. CSK has mastered this art. They started with the most loved Indian cricketer as their captain. MSD, MS, Mahi Bhai, Dhoni, Thala, or whatever you call him! Dhoni is loved by all. The duo of Thala and China Thala (Suresh Raina) is something that friends looked up to. The people of Madras are in love with this team. The team has always had Superstars with a big face value. Matthew Hayden,<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/suresh-rainas-message-to-team-india-for-upcoming-icc-t20-world-cup-2021/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Suresh Raina</a>, Muttiah Muralitharan, and Dwayne Bravo. Bravo and his moves on the field are loved by the community. They have 8.1 million followers on Twitter, 9.6 million followers on Instagram, 12.5 million followers on Facebook.&nbsp;



<h2>Mumbai Indians (30.3 million): &nbsp;</h2>



Mumbai Indians, the most successful franchise in the IPL is also the most followed franchise on social media. Aamchi Mumbai has a? One Family? of 8.3 million fans on Twitter, 8.9 million fans on Instagram, and 13.1 million followers on Facebook. Mumbai Indians also happen to sell the most merchandise. The team started with<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/rohit-sharma-and-rahul-dravid-are-fantastic-pair-says-sachin-tendulkar/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Sachin Tendulkar</a> as the face and then moved on to another local boy Rohit Sharma. Sachin initially bought in the followers. He after all is the ?God of Cricket?. Sanath Jayasuriya bought the Lankan fans too. Pollock bought the South African fans. And ever since the fanbase has been growing. The Pandya Brothers, Kieron Pollard, Bumrah, and Rohit have ensured this growth.&nbsp;



Follow the <a href="https://www.iplt20.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">official page of the</a> IPL for more updates.

Most Popular IPL Teams on Social Media, Most Searched.?IPL 2022

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The Lucknow Super Giants is making a debut in the IPL scene this season. The LSG team has, however, done a great job at the auction table. They have the likes of <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/the-biggest-burden-for-kl-rahul-is-to-perform-says-gautam-gambhir/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gautam Gambhir, </a>Andy Flower, and Vijay Dahiya in management. This team has performed exceptionally well at the IPL 2022 Mega Auction covering all bases. It is the only team that spent its entire purse of 90 Crores exactly. Here is a quick analysis of the team:?



<h2>Lucknow Super Giants Team:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Player Name&nbsp;</td><td>Position&nbsp;</td><td>Player Name&nbsp;</td><td>Position&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>KL Rahul&nbsp;</td><td>Batter&nbsp;</td><td>Mohsin Khan&nbsp;</td><td>Bowler&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Quinton De Kock&nbsp;</td><td>Batter/Keeper&nbsp;</td><td>Aayush Badoni&nbsp;</td><td>Batter&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Deepak Hooda&nbsp;</td><td>All-Rounder&nbsp;</td><td>Shabaz Nadeem&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>Spin Bowler&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Manish Pandey&nbsp;</td><td>Batter&nbsp;</td><td>Manan Vohra&nbsp;</td><td>Batter&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Marcus Stoinis&nbsp;</td><td>All-Rounder&nbsp;</td><td>Dushmantha Chameera&nbsp;</td><td>Fast Bowler&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Krunal Pandya&nbsp;</td><td>All-Rounder&nbsp;</td><td>Ewin Lewis&nbsp;</td><td>Batter&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Jason Holder&nbsp;</td><td>All-Rounder&nbsp;</td><td>Mayank Yadav&nbsp;</td><td>Bowler&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Ravi Bishnoi&nbsp;</td><td>Spin Bowler&nbsp;</td><td>Kyle Mayers&nbsp;</td><td>All-Rounder&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Ankit Rajpoot&nbsp;</td><td>Fast Bowler&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Krishnappa Gowtham&nbsp;</td><td>All-Rounder&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Mark Wood&nbsp;</td><td>Fast Bowler&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Avesh Khan&nbsp;</td><td>Fast Bowler&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2>Strengths of the Lucknow Super Giants:&nbsp;</h2>



T20 is a game of floaters and game-changers. Lucknow Super Giants have made sure to cover all these bases and are filled with all-rounders. Marcus Stoinis, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/rcb-to-target-jason-holder-ambati-rayudu-in-the-ipl-2022-mega-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jason Holder, </a>Krunal Pandya, and Deepak Hooda are the top players in this category and Lucknow has them all. According to the requirement, the batsmen can be floated. If you want to hold the innings, Krunal can do that, if you want to attack Hooda and Stoinis will get the job done. Nicholas Pooran took home 10+ crores and they got an equally effective Quinton De Kock at 6.25 Crores.?



<h2>Weakness of LSG:&nbsp;</h2>



The team has all bases covered and to find a weakness would mean knit-picking. From number 4 to number 7 the team doesn?t have a specialist batsman but relies on all-rounders. Now, this can eventually mean over-dependence which works both ways. They have a good starting XI which directly falls into place. But the Indian backups are not very formidable. ?



<h2>Opportunities for the Lucknow Super Giants:?</h2>



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The biggest opportunity is for Manish Pandey. Pandey is looking to make a comeback to the national team. At Lucknow, he will get ample opportunities to bat at number 3, a place he likes.<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ravi-bishnoi/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Ravi Bishnoi</a> is looking to seal a spot in the national team ahead of Yuzi and other spinners. He will be the leader of the spin?attack. ?



<h2>Threats to LSG:&nbsp;</h2>



The only threat possible is if KL Rahul doesn?t stay expressive at the top. He has to play freely while <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/manish-pandey/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Manish Pandey</a> can play the anchor. If KL doesn?t express himself, his worth drops. Ankit Rajpoot is generally very effective but if his day goes bad, it goes very very bad. He leaks run faster than a flowing river. They should hope he bowls well. ?



<h2>Expected Playing XI:&nbsp;</h2>



KL Rahul (C), Quinton De Kock, Manish Pandey, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, Jason Holder, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Mark Wood, Ankit Rajpoot.&nbsp;



<h2>X-Factor Players:&nbsp;</h2>



KL Rahul is the biggest name on the team. He can win you games in the powerplay overs itself.<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/hardik-and-krunal-pandya-donated-more-oxygen-concentrators-to-covid-centres/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Krunal </a>and Deepak have a lot to offer and many points to prove. The team is full of match-winners.?



For more details go to the official platforms of Lucknow Super Giants.



<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucknow_Super_Giants" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website</a>



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<a href="https://twitter.com/LucknowIPL" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>

Lucknow Super Giants: SWOT Analysis After IPL 2022 Mega Auction.&nbsp;

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Nitish Kumar Reddy has made history and has given India a hope to save or even win the ongoing Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Stadium. He struck his maiden Test ton which helped India save the follow-on and finish the day at 358/9. He became the 69th Indian batter to score a hundred on away soil.
His innings has kept India in the game, and the visitors have an outside chance. Nitish is unbeaten on 105 runs with 10 fours and one six. India are still trailing by 116 runs, but they are not far away. His century made the whole cricketing world praise him. He definitely silenced his critics who doubted his position in the playing XI.
<h2>IND vs AUS 4th Test: Puma slams Sanjay Manjrekar for his remark on Nitish Kumar Reddy's place in Playing XI</h2>
Nitish Kumar Reddy came out to bat when India lost Rishabh Pant at 191/6. He stretched an important partnership of 127 runs with Washington Sundar (50) for the 8th wicket. From there, Reddy played a matured knock and took risks when required and played cautiously when the pressure was on. With his hundred he became the first Indian batter to score a hundred at no. 8 on Australian soil.
His performance has not just earned him praise but also shut down all the critics. Notably, ahead of the MCG test, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar questioned Reddy's place in the playing XI. He said, "Does Reddy add value to this Indian side? Can we expect 120 runs from a No. 8 batter or, say, a 7-wicket haul like Shardul Thakur? At this stage, his bowling isn’t good enough, and his batting is too early to consider him a batting all-rounder.”
He also pointed out that India need specialist batter in place of Reddy. And what came as a special performance, the 21-year-old went on to slam an incredible century. His hundred has numerous reactions off the field. Famous sportswear brand PUMA Cricket also had a cheeky response to Manjrekar's remark with a tweet featuring Nitish Kumar Reddy in a "finger of the lips" pose.
The post suddenly caught the attention of the fans and spread like the fire in the woods. Reddy made a big difference with his impeccable knock, and India will hope that he can add a few more runs on Day 4 to take India to close to Australia's first-inning score. 
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/wtc-qualification-scenario-how-can-india-qualify-if-the-boxing-day-test-ends-in-a-draw-/">WTC Qualification Scenario: How can India qualify if the Boxing Day Test ends in a draw?</a>

Nitish Kumar Reddy slammed his maiden Test in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium to help India reach close to Australia's score.

Sportswear brand Puma slams Sanjay Manjrekar on "Nitish to be dropped" remark after Reddy's spectacular Boxing Day Ton 

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The Indian Men's National Cricket Team, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma are currently taking part in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series versus the Mighty Australians in Australia and both teams are currently fighting it our against each other in the five-match Test-Series. 
Post the conclusion of the Australian tour, the Men in Blue will shift their focus towards their upcoming bilateral assignment versus England and the 2025 Champions Trophy. Alongside the squad for the Bilateral series verus the Three Lions, the country's Cricket Governing Body, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is also expected to announce the Indian squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy tournament. 
<h2>Schedule of the White-Ball series assignment versus England</h2>
The Men in Blue will kick off the white-ball assignment versus England with the five-match T20 International series which will kick off from the 22nd of January. Then both the teams will lock horns versus each other in the three-match One Day International series from the 6th of January.
The ODI series versus the 2019 ODI World Cup winners will act as a preparatory ground for the Men in Blue ahead of the Champions Trophy. Post the conclusion of England's tour of India, Rohit Sharma &amp; CO will immediately travel to Dubai. They will be kicking off their Champions Trophy 2025 (CT) campaign on the 20th of February versus the Bangladeshi Tigers.
<h2>Big players likely to get rested</h2>
According to the workload management policy of the BCCI, experienced players like Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah are likely to get rested for the T20 International series. Apart from them, the likes of Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are also anticipated to be rested. 
Talking to Inside sport, a executive of BCCI said, "He (Jasprit Bumrah) has been playing Cricket continuously since the last 2 months. It's our priority to keep him fit for the 2025 Champions Trophy and IPL 2025 too. That's why, Bumrah will not be included in the T20 squad for the England series."
<h2>Probable T20 Squad of the Indian team versus England</h2>
Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, T20 specialists will likely get selected in the squad. Players like Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel and Sanju Samson will be getting the chance to showcase their skills. The duo of Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav, who have just returned from their respective injuries might also get selected to help them get ready for the Champions Trophy. 
Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson (WK), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (WK) and Riyan Parag. 
<h2>Probable ODI Squad of the Indian team versus England</h2>
Regular skipper Rohit Sharma will be handling the leadership duties of the One-Day Team. The presence of experienced players like Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj are expected to increase the strength of the squad.
Squad: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (WK), Mohammed Siraj, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Kumar Reddy and KL Rahul. 
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/shaheen-afridi-neglected-the-orders-of-the-selectors-and-this-led-to-his-exclusion-from-the-test-team/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shaheen Afridi neglected the orders of the selectors and this led to his exclusion from the Test Team</a>

Kuldeep Yadav of India celebrates the wicket of Liam Livingstone of England during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between India and England | Image: Getty Images

The Indian Team will be shifting their focus towards the England series and Champions Trophy post the conclusion of the 2024-25 BGT Series. It's likely the BCCI will announce the Champions Trophy squad along side the England white-ball series squads.

India vs England: Team India's predicted squad for the ODI and T20i series versus England

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India batter Nitish Kumar Reddy has made the whole country proud after his sensational innings with the bat in the fourth game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The match between the teams is taking place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. 
Nitish Kumar Reddy slammed his maiden Test ton, and it came at a time when India was under massive pressure. The all-rounder looked in terrific touch with the bat and didn't put a foot wrong, which brought the Rohit Sharma-led side back in the game with his incredible effort. 
Almost every Indian fan, as well as the Indian players, stood up and applauded the batter for his innings. This was because, being the 21-year-old, the all-rounder was better than almost every Indian batter and racked up ton in front of his family.
While his family was in tears, a prominent figure in Indian cricket, Ravi Shastri, was also in tears. The former Indian head coach was commentating, and Nitish Kumar Reddy slammed his ton and was seen crying when the batter achieved his milestone. The video went viral, and you can see below the article. 
Coming to the match, India made a slight comeback on Day three of the ongoing fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 after being dominated for two days. Overnight batters Rishabh Pant (28) and Ravindra Jadeja (17) did all the hard work in the first hour of day three after India resumed at 165 for five. 
However, after that both the batters perished with visitors under pressure at 221 for seven. It was then when Nitish Kumar Reddy (105*) and Washington Sundar (50) joined hands and bailed India out of trouble and put Australia under massive pressure. 
The Nitish-Washington duo added 127 runs to put Australia under pressure. While the Southpaw was back after a fifty, Nitish hit his maiden Test century as India ended Day three on high. At stumps, India was 358 for nine, trailing by 116 runs. 
The Indian team would be hoping that Nitish Kumar Reddy bats longer and helps his team reduce the deficit under 100. His innings tomorrow will be extremely important for the team in the context of the ongoing match.
Also read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/gautam-gambhir-and-rohit-sharma-ordered-to-drop-mohammed-siraj-following-his-worst-performance-/">Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma ordered to drop Mohammed Siraj following his worst performance</a>
<h2>Watch: Ravi Shastri gets emotional as Nitish Kumar Reddy slams his maiden Test ton at MCG</h2>
Here is the video:

India batter Nitish Kumar Reddy has made the whole country proud after his sensational innings with the bat in the fourth game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

Watch: Ravi Shastri left in tears as Nitish Kumar Reddy slams a magnificent century at MCG

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India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy achieved a massive feat after his sensational performance with the bat in the ongoing fourth Test against Australia. The right-hander became the third youngest player from India to hit a century in Australia. He joined the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Rishabh Pant in the elite list.
Nitish Kumar Reddy came up with a blistering effort with the bat in Melbourne. When the chips were down, he came up with a magical effort and stood tall for his team when they needed him the most. The all-rounder bailed the team out of trouble and brought them back into the game. 
<h2>Nitish Kumar Reddy came to bat after India was under massive pressure</h2>
Nitish Kumar Reddy came to bat after India was under massive pressure, having lost both Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja early on Day two. The all-rounder proved his prowess with the bat as he hit the bowlers all over the park en route to his maiden century in the longest format of the game. 
Nitish Kumar Reddy showed great discipline and made sure that he took his team close to the total of Australia. His innings came at a time when India was facing the threat of follow-on as they had lost 7 wickets in no time, and the hosts were all over them. 
Nitish Reddy, along with Washington Sundar, made sure that India made a strong comeback and frustrated the Australian bowlers. While the left-hander slammed a glorious half-century, the right-hander went on to hit a blistering century in tough conditions. The duo together added 127 runs to stage the Indian comeback. 
Nitish Kumar Reddy, with his maiden ton, also became the first player from India to score a century in Australia while batting at No.8 in Tests. He would want to double his effort and take his team to a comfortable position. A lot of Indian hopes would be on him tomorrow, especially after his effort on day three.
Nitish was unbeaten at 105 runs at the stumps on Day three. He would be keen to add more runs to his tally and reduce the deficit under 100 runs, which is currently his 116 runs. It remains to be seen how much can he score on Day four.
Also read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/gautam-gambhir-and-rohit-sharma-ordered-to-drop-mohammed-siraj-following-his-worst-performance-/">Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma ordered to drop Mohammed Siraj following his worst performance</a>

India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy achieved a massive feat after his sensational performance with the bat in the ongoing fourth Test against Australia.

Nitish Kumar Reddy scripts history; becomes third  youngest Indian player to…

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India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has dropped a bombshell statement about his battle with Australia batter Sam Konstas. He said that the batter was interesting, and he was enjoying the battle and is looking forward to the next innings of the match. 
Jasprit Bumrah, who has been the best bowler for India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, was made look clueless by the 19-year-old Sam Konstas. The Australia debutant tackled the 'Bumrah' challenge brilliantly as, according to him, the attack was the best option to counter his challenge.
Sam Konstas brought his T20 style in the Tests as he hit Jasprit Bumrah for sixes and boundaries all over the park. It wasn't conventional shots but the batter was at his unorthodox best as he played reverse scoops and hit the fast bowler for runs all over the park. 
Jasprit Bumrah was hit for two sixes by Sam Konstas and it marked the first instance since 2018 when the fast bowler was hit for two sixes in the match. The pacer was taken out of attack in the first spell till the time the batter was back in the hut. 
<h2>He is an interesting batter - I always felt, I was in the game, some days, it pays off - Jasprit Bumrah on his battle with Sam Konstas </h2>
Talking about his battle with Sam Konstas, Jasprit Bumrah claimed that he has experienced a lot in his career and while calling the batter interesting batter, he said that he felt he was always in the game. He also stressed that when the batter fails, he will be criticised a lot. Speaking to 7 Cricket, he explained: 
"I have experienced a lot - played T20I cricket for more than 12 years - He is an interesting batter - I always felt, I was in the game, some days, it pays off, it looks good - some days, it won't and you guys will be criticizing the same person - I love different challenges and looking forward to new challenges". 
Sam Konstas raced away to his half-century in the game and ended with an inning of 60 runs. He set a great platform for the Australia team which allowed them to post a massive first innings total of 474 runs on the board. 
Jasprit Bumrah, on the other picked a four-wicket haul and gave away 99 runs. This was the first time in his career that he was taken for this many runs. He would be looking for a strong response in the second innings.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/how-much-is-virat-kohli-s-match-fee-what-will-he-get-after-a-20-percent-penalty-at-the-mcg-/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How much is Virat Kohli's match fee? What will he get after a 20 percent penalty at the MCG?</a>

India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has dropped a bombshell statement about his battle with Australia batter Sam Konstas.

Jasprit Bumrah afraid of Sam Konstas? Fast bowler's 'interesting batter' comment goes viral

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After a rained-out draw at the Gabba in Brisbane, the ongoing Boxing Day Test between Australia and India looks to be heading towards a draw. After the stumps on Day 3, India are 358/9, trailing by another 116 runs. The weather spoiled the play in the final sessions, and similarly there is a prediction of rain for the remaining two days.
Australia are currently ahead in the game and will look to take the remaining Indian wicket and have a good first-inning lead and bat early on Day 4. That is the only chance that they can try to force the result from this game. But as predicted by the weather forecast, there might be rain in the coming two days.
If it happens, it will eat the time out of this game, and the result will be very difficult. Hence, there is a chance that the Boxing Day Test can end in a draw. Well, both teams need this win to take an unassailable lead in the series and also to inch closer to a place in the World Test Championship. But what will happen if the game ends in a draw?
<h2>WTC Final Scenario: Here's how India can qualify for the final of the World Test Championship if the MCG test ends in a draw</h2>
Although India need to win the fourth and fifth tests to make a clear progression to the WTC final. But if in case the ongoing test ends in a draw, then the WTC final qualification scenario will be totally different. The draw at the MCG means that India will have to depend on the other teams.
Firstly, they need to win the fifth and final test at the SCG, and they will end with a scoreline of 2-1. Notably, Australia have two tests in Sri Lanka, and South Africa have two tests (one is underway) against Pakistan. If India win the BGT series 2-1, then they will hope that Sri Lanka can draw one of two tests against Australia or Pakistan beat South Africa in one game.
Secondly, if the BGT series ends at 2-2, then for India's qualification, Sri Lanka and Pakistan have to beat Australia and South Africa in both games. If the BGT series ends at a scoreline of 1-1, then the scenario will be Sri Lanka beating Australia in one game or Pakistan winning both matches against South Africa to help India qualify. Notably, if India lose the BGT series, they are out.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/nitish-kumar-reddy-scripts-history-breaks-multiple-records-with-his-boxing-day-ton-at-mcg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nitish Kumar Reddy scripts history; breaks multiple records with his Boxing Day Ton at MCG</a>

The Boxing Day Test between India and Australia is underway at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Australia are ahead, but India are fighting hard for survival.

WTC Qualification Scenario: How can India qualify if the Boxing Day Test ends in a draw?

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Fierce-rivals Australia and India are currently taking on each other in the fourth Test-Match of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series and this match is being played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The superb performances of Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar with the bat has helped the Men in Blue to get in a strong position on the 3rd day of the contest. 
From here on, the chances of Team India's win in the Melbourne Test have increased significantly. However, rain interruption was seen on the 3rd day of the contest and this has increased the threat of even more rain interruptions on the fourth and fifth days of the encounter. In this article, we will take a look at the weather reports of the fourth and fifth days of the fourth Test-Match which is currently being played in the city of Melbourne.
The third day of the Boxing-Day Test-Match was halted for some time due to rain after which the question started to raise among the fans that will the fourth and fifth days also get intervened by rainfall? Due to constant rainfall, the Gabba Test-Match ended as a draw. In such situation, keeping the World Test Championship Final qualification in mind for the Indian team, the rain can hamper their chances of qualifying for the title-deciding clash in June of next year. 
<h2>Weather forecast of the fourth and fifth days of the Melbourne Test-Match</h2>
According to the weather report of AccuWeather, the chances of rainfall intervening with the third day of the Melbourne Test-Match were 49% and rain intervened with the proceedings of the game too. But, no major impact was caused on the match by the intervention of the Weather Gods.
<h3>Weather Forecast on the fourth day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match</h3>
The chances of rain intervening with the Australia vs India match on the fourth day i.e 29th of December, Sunday are just two percent. The minimum temperature is anticipated to be between 14-25 degrees Celsius. At the same time, winds are expected to blow at a speed of 17km/h.
<h2>Weather Forecast on the 5th day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match</h2>
Talking about the fifth day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test, the rainfall interruption chances are pretty low, sitting at just 3%. The temperature is expected to be around 15 degrees Celsius with a maximum of 28 degrees Celsius. At the same time, the winds will be blowing at the speed of 15km/h. 
Both the weather forecast reports of both days are positive and this decreases the chances of the contest getting washed out due to rain and this is a positive news for the Men in Blue.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/will-rohit-sharma-retire-after-the-border-gavaskar-series-bcci-gives-a-huge-statement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Will Rohit Sharma retire after the Border-Gavaskar Series? BCCI gives a huge statement</a>

It was an overcast morning session at the MCG on the 3rd day of the fourth Test-Match between Australia and India | Image: Associated Press

Rain intervened with the proceedings of the match on the third day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match. So will the Rain Gods play spoilsport on the fourth and fifth days too? Let's find out

IND vs AUS 4th Test: Will the fourth and fifth days witness rain interruptions? Know the weather reports of both the days

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Indian Cricket Team's captain Rohit Sharma has been in poor form with the bat so far in the ongoing 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series versus Australia. Playing as an opener, the 37-year-old got dismissed after scoring just three runs in the first inning and it was yet another failure for the Indian skipper versus the Mighty Aussies. His poor form has created a lot discussions regarding his retirement from Red-Ball Cricket. 
Through various Social Media platforms, a lot of claims are being made that Rohit is going to retire from the longest format of the game post the conclusion of the 2024-25 Border Gavaskar Trophy series and the BCCI has come ahead and they have given a huge statement regarding the same.
Speaking to Insidesports regarding the possible retirement of Rohit, a BCCI official said, " There have been no discussions regarding the retirement of Rohit (Sharma). All of these are rumours and we don't prefer to respond on rumours. We are hearing these baseless rumours for the first time. It's upto him (Rohit) to decide whether we are in the middle of a Test-match or not. It's about winning matches."
<h2>The poor form of Rohit Sharma continues</h2>
The Indian skipper is currently having a tough time out there in the middle with the bat in Australia. If we take a look at his last 10 Test innings, he has managed to score just a single fifty. In the last 10 Test-innings, the 37-year old has scored 3, 10, 6, 3, 11, 18, 8, 0, 52 and 2 runs respectively. Even in the first inning of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test, the former Mumbai Indians captain got dismissed after scoring just three runs.
<h2>Rohit Sharma's Test career so far</h2>
37-year-old Rohit Sharma has taken part in 66 Test-matches so far in his career. In 114 innings of these contests, he has managed to score 4,289 runs at average of 41.24 with the help of 12 hundreds and 18 fifties with a highest score of 212 runs next to his name. It's worth noting that Sharma made his Test debut in 2013 versus the Windies. 
<h2>The captain himself is proving to be the weakling</h2>
A captain of a team is regarded as the most important and experienced player and their role is to rescue their team from difficult situations and lead them to victory. However, in the case of Rohit Sharma, he is proving to be the weakest link of the Men in Blue. 
His poor performances with the bat are proving to be problematic for the Indian Team and in the last 14 test innings, Rohit has managed to score just 155 runs at a horrendous average of 10.07 which includes just a single half-century.The score of 52 runs has been his best score and besides that, the 37-year-old has not managed to cross the 20 runs mark even once.
Do Read<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-cricket-champions-trophy-2025-schedule-teams-fixtures-full-squads-time-table/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">: ICC Cricket Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule, Teams, Fixtures, Full Squads, &amp; Time Table</a>

Indian Captain Rohit Sharma walks back to the pavilion after getting dismissed for yet another low score | Image: Associated Press

Rohit Sharma's repeated poor performances with the bat have raised questions regarding his place in the team and many experts and Indian fans want him to retire from Test Cricket

Will Rohit Sharma retire after the Border-Gavaskar Series? BCCI gives a huge statement

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Nitish Kumar Reddy has made history. The third day of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground has ended with the visitors fighting hard to survive in the game. They are still trailing by 116 runs with only one wicket left in the tank.
But it was the 21-year-old Nitish Kumar Reddy, who has made headlines with a Boxing Day century at the MCG. After a number of 30s and 40s earlier in the series, the 21-year-old finally reached his maiden test fifty. But he didn't stop there and stitched a crucial partnership with Washington Sundar, who also played well.
The duo took India past the follow-on score and kept India in the game. Sundar got out after his fifty, and Jasprit Bumrah backed a duck. But it was all determination by Reddy, who succeeded in getting his maiden test century, and what a time and place to get to the triple figure. With his century, he achieved multiple records.
<h2>IND vs AUS 4th Test: Nitish Kumar Reddy made history with his Boxing Day Ton at the MCG</h2>
At the end of Day 3, India are 358/9, with Reddy unbeaten on 105 runs with 10 fours and one six while Mohammed Siraj is on 2 not out. Reddy's hundred came at a crucial time as he came out to bat when India were 221/7. But it was a breakthrough innings for the youngsters. He played some beautiful shots and kept the scoreboard ticking.
When he reached 88 runs, he went past Anil Kumble and registered the highest score by an Indian on Australian soil, batting at no. 8. With his century now, he is the first Indian batter to slam a century batting at No. 8. This is not all. The 21-year-old has hit 8 sixes in the series so far. With this, he has hit the joint-most sixes in a test series on Australian soil.
Michael Vaughan (2002-03 Ashes) and Chris Gayle (2009-10) have hit 8 sixes each in a test series in Australia. Nitish Kumar Reddy still have some innings left, and if he can hit one more six, he will make history. Adding to that, Reddy had an exciting celebration. After reaching fifty, he celebrated in the famous "Pushpa" movie style.
However, after his century, he celebrated in "Bahubali" style, which tells about the great character of the youngster. With one wicket left, India will look to eat up Australia's lead. There are still two days left in the game, and India will look to take time. Sundar also played well for his half-century and added 127 runs for the 8th wicket.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/yashasvi-jaiswal-went-past-virat-kohli-to-join-sachin-tendulkar-in-an-elite-list-of-indians-with-his-glorious-82-at-mcg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yashasvi Jaiswal went past Virat Kohli to join Sachin Tendulkar in an elite list of Indians with his glorious 82 at MCG</a>

Nitish Kumar Reddy slammed his maiden Test ton in the ongoing Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Nitish Kumar Reddy scripts history; breaks multiple records with his Boxing Day Ton at MCG

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: The fixture and Schedule of the ICC Champions Trophy are out now, and excitement and hype are rising. We also have some squad updates for the coveted ICC Tournament and here we have all you need to know before the ICC event. 
It is going to be an eight-team tournament this year as well and the top eight teams of the globe will clash in the 50-over ODI format. As ICC has finalized the hybrid model, the tournament will feature 15 matches and be played across Pakistan and Dubai.
Pakistan are going to be the official host of the tournament with most of the matches taking place in Pakistan with only India matches scheduled to be played outside Pakistan due to geopolitical and border tensions between the host nation and India. 
The eight teams are divided into two groups- Group A and Group B. The tournament is set to begin on 19 February in Karachi with Pakistan taking on New Zealand. The final of the ICC event is set to be played on 9 March.
Let's take a look at the Teams, Groups, Schedule, Squads and more:
<h2 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Groups</h2>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">GROUP A</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pakistan</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Australia</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">England</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Afghanistan</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">South Africa</td>
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<h2>Venues Details</h2>
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<td>STADIUM</td>
<td>CAPACITY</td>
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<td>Karachi</td>
<td>National Stadium, Karachi</td>
<td>34,000</td>
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<td>Lahore</td>
<td>Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td>
<td>27,000</td>
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<td>Rawalpindi</td>
<td>Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi</td>
<td>15,000</td>
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<td>Dubai</td>
<td>Dubai International Cricket Stadium</td>
<td>25,000</td>
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<h2>ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Fixtures &amp; Schedule:</h2>
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<th style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 40px;">Date</th>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">19 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Pakistan v New Zealand</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">National Stadium, Karachi</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">20 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Bangladesh v India</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">21 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Afghanistan v South Africa</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">National Stadium, Karachi</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">22 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Australia v England</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">23 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Pakistan v India</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">24 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Bangladesh v New Zealand</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">25 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Australia v South Africa</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">26 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Afghanistan v England</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">27 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Pakistan v Bangladesh</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">28 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Afghanistan v Australia</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">1 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">South Africa v England</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">National Stadium, Karachi</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">2 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">New Zealand v India</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<h2> ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Knockout Stage</h2>
The top 2 teams from Group A will Qualify - A1 A2 The top 2 teams from Group B will Qualify - B1 B2
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<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Match</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">4 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A1 vs B2 (SF1)</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">5 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A2 vs B1 (SF2)</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore**</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">6 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Reserve Day (SF2)</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></td>
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Winning teams from SF 1 and SF2 will qualify for the Final
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Date</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Match</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Venue</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">9 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Final</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore**</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">10 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Reserve Day (F)</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;"></td>
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** Venue will be shifted to Dubai if India Qualifies
<h2>ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Squads</h2>
<h3>GROUP A</h3>
INDIA- Yet to be announced
PAKISTAN- Yet to be announced
NEW ZEALAND- Yet to be announced
BANGLADESH- Yet to be announced
<h3>GROUP B</h3>
AUSTRALIA- Yet to be announced
ENGLAND- Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood.
AFGHANISTAN- Yet to be announced
SOUTH AFRICA- Yet to be announced
READ: S<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/steve-smith-goes-past-sachin-tendulkar-and-kohli-sets-the-record-for-the-most-number-of-centuries-in-border-gavaskar-trophy/">teve Smith goes past Sachin Tendulkar and Kohli, sets the record for the most number of centuries in Border-Gavaskar Trophy</a>

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 features eight top teams in a 50-over format, with matches hosted across Pakistan and Dubai under a hybrid model, beginning on February 19 and concluding on March 9.

A thrilling eight-team ODI tournament, hosted in Pakistan and Dubai, showcasing cricket’s finest under geopolitical tensions and high stakes.