Jasprit Bumrah visits Manchester United?s home ground in Old Trafford.



Ace Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah visited football giant Manchester United?s Home Ground in Old Trafford, the English football club informed the fans via a social media post on Thursday.



He along with his wife were spotted in the lucrative stadium. The Football club presented Jasprit Bumrah with a personalised Manchester United jersey with his cricket number '93' printed on it.



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"Thank you for your hospitality, @ManUtd! It was a great afternoon at the Theatre of Dreams," wrote Bumrah in his Tweet.



Bumrah recently completed his outing in the ongoing Vivo IPL 2021. His IPL side, Mumbai Indians (MI) missed out on the playoffs this season with a few Net Run Rate points. MI finished fifth in the points table after the league stage with seven wins and as many losses in 14 matches.



The speedster himself endured a decent season in the IPL where is managed to scalp 21 wickets from 14 matches. He was quite off in his first leg in India where he only managed to pick six wickets from seven matches, however, he turned the tables by performing well in the UAE leg.



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In his next assignment, Jasprit Bumrah will join team India?s biosecure bubble for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2021. The showpeice event will begin on 17th October with round 1 teams competing to make their place in the Super 12s.



Team India is already placed in the Super 12s with seven other top ICC ranked T20I teams. The Super 12 matches will begin on 23rd October while India will play its opening match on 24th October against arch-rivals Pakistan.



The T20 World Cup is scheduled to take place in UAE?s three prominent cricket grounds (Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi) and in Oman?s National Cricket Academy Ground.?



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Jasprit Bumrah visits Manchester United?s home ground in Old Trafford

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Football?s biggie Manchester United among interested parties to own IPL franchise.



IPL 2022: It?s been quite a while since BCCI proposed to induct two new Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises from the upcoming season of the cash-rich event and the developments are being done on that front as well. Recently, BCCI floated the Invitation To Tender (ITT) document, for which the final deadline has also been extended at the request of various interested entities.



In the recent track of development, Manchester United owners have reportedly shown interest in operating the biggest cricket league franchise and have picked up the Invitation To Tender document rolled out by the BCCI. Manchester United is owned by the Glazer family and the club is one of the biggest clubs in the arena of football in England.&nbsp;



It is noteworthy that only those companies can make a successful bid for owing a new IPL franchise that has a turnover of INR 3000 crore or a net worth of INR 2500 crore. The BCCI has opened doors wide for foreign investors as well, who wants to participate in the auction of the franchises. However, if any foreign business wins the bid, they will have to set up a separate company in India.



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The expansion of the Indian Premier League to 10 team affairs will open multiple doors for several parties including the private entities, cricketers, coaching staff and several others involved in the operation of a team.



<h2>The Tata's, Adani's amongst interested Businesses to own a IPL Franchise:</h2>



As per the available reports from several prominent news outlets Aurobindo Pharma, Adani Group, Hindustan Times Media, Torrent Pharma, RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, Jindal Steel, and entrepreneur Ronnie Screwvala have picked up the Invitation To Tender (ITT) document.



All aforementioned names will be called anytime soon for the auction for the two new IPL franchises. The auction is likely to be held in early November.



Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Kanpur, Pune and Dharamsala are the top cities to be granted an IPL franchise, amongst which Ahmedabad is the front runner due to its gigantic Narendra Modi Stadium.



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Manchester United, the men in red will be in action against the Nottingham Forest squad in the Premier League. United has had a decent season so far. They will be looking to make their position stronger by registering another victory in the league. They are currently placed at number 4 in the League table, just behind Newcastle United. But they have the same number of points (56) as Newcastle. A victory will help them move a position above. Notts on the other hand, is in the relegation zone. Here is an in-depth look:?



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Manchester United Preview:&nbsp;</h2>



Manchester United is coming from a draw at the hands of Sevilla in the Europa League. The worst thing that happened in that game was the injury of Lisandro Martinez. He has now been ruled out for the entire season. Manchester United is desperate to make themselves contenders in the title race. Just two or three wins will be beneficial for them. ?



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They have won 4 out of their last 5 games and are on a 5 game ?no-loss? streak. They have only conceded 3 times in the last 5 games. This speaks volumes of how good a defense they have. Casemiro is doubtful for this game. ?



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Manchester United Last 5 Games:&nbsp;</h2>



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<li>19th March 2023, FA Cup, Manchester United, 3 - 1, Fulham&nbsp;</li>



<li>02nd April 2023, Premier League, Newcastle United, 2 - 0, Manchester United&nbsp;</li>



<li>06th April 2023, Premier League, Manchester United, 1 - 0, Brentford&nbsp;</li>



<li>08th April 2023, Premier League, Manchester United, 2 - 0, Everton&nbsp;</li>



<li>14th April 2023, UEFA Europa League, Manchester United, 2 - 2, Sevilla&nbsp;</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Nottingham Forest Preview:?</h2>



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They are having a very poor season. Forest will be looking to try everything in their hand to somehow find a way to win. The team has lost 4 of its last 5 games. They have tried to fight hard in every game. They have also tried to score and pull the games back, but by the time they come back, it is too late. The senior players need to step up. Just a victory can help them move away from the relegation zone. Else they will have to again go through the ranks of divisional football in England. Morgan Gibbs-White is their player to watch out for in the game against Manchester United.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Nottingham Forest Last 5 Games Before Manchester United Game:?</h2>



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<li>11th March 2023, Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur, 3 - 1, Nottingham Forest&nbsp;</li>



<li>18th March 2023, Premier League, Nottingham Forest, 1 - 2, Newcastle United&nbsp;</li>



<li>01st April 2023, Premier League, Nottingham Forest, 1 - 1, Wolverhampton Wanderers&nbsp;</li>



<li>05th April 2023, Premier League, Leeds United, 2 - 1, Nottingham Forest&nbsp;</li>



<li>08th April 2023, Premier League, Aston Villa, 2 - 0, Nottingham Forest&nbsp;</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Manchester United Expected Starting XI:&nbsp;</h2>



<ul>
<li>David De Gea (Goalkeeper) &nbsp;</li>



<li>Diogo Dalot (Wingback) &nbsp;</li>



<li>Victor Lindelof (Centre back) &nbsp;</li>



<li>Harry Maguire (Centre Back) &nbsp;</li>



<li>Tyrell Malacia (Wingback)&nbsp;</li>



<li>Bruno Fernandes (Central Attacking Midfielder) &nbsp;</li>



<li>Casemiro (Midfielder) &nbsp;</li>



<li>Christian Eriksen (Midfielder/Playmaker)&nbsp;</li>



<li>Antony (Forward) &nbsp;</li>



<li>Anthony Martial (Forward) &nbsp;</li>



<li>Jadon Sancho (Forward)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Nottingham Forest Expected Starting XI:&nbsp;</h2>



<ul>
<li>Keylor Navas (Goalkeeper) &nbsp;</li>



<li>Neco Williams (Wingback)&nbsp;</li>



<li>Joe Worrall (Centre Back)&nbsp;</li>



<li>Felipe (Centre Back) &nbsp;</li>



<li>Harry Toffolo (Wingback) &nbsp;</li>



<li>Remo Freuler (Midfielder)&nbsp;</li>



<li>Danilo (Midfielder)&nbsp;</li>



<li>Orel Mangala (Midfielder) &nbsp;</li>



<li>Morgan Gibbs-White (Attacker) &nbsp;</li>



<li>Brennan Johnson (Attacker)&nbsp;</li>



<li>Emmanuel Dennis (Attacker)&nbsp;</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Predictions for Manchester United VS Nottingham Forest Match:&nbsp;</h2>



An easy Manchester United victory is predicted for this game. The Red Devils will win by a margin of 2 or 3 goals. The scorers for them will be Martial and Antony. The top player for Notts will be Brennan Johnson, their attacker. &nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Venue, Timings, and Broadcasting:&nbsp;</h2>



The official broadcaster for the Premier League is Star TV Network. So, the Premier League games can be viewed on any relevant Star TV Network channel. With that being said, we can also live to stream the game on Hotstar. The game is played at the home stadium of the Notts. It will begin at 9:00 pm Indian Standard Time. ?



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Manchester United: Nottingham Forest VS Man United, Premier League 2023, Best Previews, Predictions, Line Ups.?

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The last few months have been below par for Team India in terms of performances. They didn't enjoy much time on the field. But everything can change as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is coming up, and India will be one of the favorites teams entering the tournament.
But can they do it without Jasprit Bumrah? Well, not many will give the Indian cricket team a chance if Bumrah doesn't take part in the upcoming event. That is the reason Rohit Sharma and his men are currently in big confusion over Bumrah's participation.
Notably, the pacer didn't bowl in the final innings of the fifth test at the SCG due to a fitness issue. Though it wasn't serious and we might see the name of Jasprit Bumrah in the Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, it will come with one condition.
<h2>Will Jasprit Bumrah be ready for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?</h2>
Notably, the last date to submit the provision squad for all teams is January 12. There is no doubt Bumrah will be part of the squad, but his participation in the tournament will be subject to his fitness. As reported by Hindustan Times, the pacer will only step on the field when he feels pain-free.
The report indicates that the pacer has reached New Zealand to consult Dr. Rowan Schouten, who is an orthopedic surgeon. He was the one that treated Bumrah back in 2023, when he suffered from a back injury. The report quoted, "The surgeon is in touch with BCCI’s medical team, and the selectors are expected to be informed.”
India are all set to host England for five T20Is and three ODIs before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tour will begin on January 22 and will conclude on February 12, a week before India will play their first game of the Champions Trophy 2025. India will start their campaign with a game against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai.
India are already struggling with the bad form of the batters. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are going through rough patches. Adding to that, there is no clarity over Mohammed Shami's return. The pacer has been playing at the domestic level, but he is not getting clearance from the NCA to play for India. And if Bumrah doesn't play, India will be under immense pressure.
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Jasprit Bumrah didn't bowl in the second innings of the fifth test against Australia at the SCG. He will be rested for the England series ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

India to miss Jasprit Bumrah in ICC Champions Trophy 2025? Ace pacer to travel to New Zealand to undergo scans - Reports

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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is just a month away, and the two-time champion, Australia, have been hit with a couple of massive injury-related blows. Star pacer Josh Hazlewood, who was ruled out of the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, might not take part in the upcoming mega event, and now, there is another massive injury concern.
ODI captain Pat Cummins is likely to miss the coming event. This news has certainly hit the team and Australian fans, as the captain is a key member of the squad and has been nursing an ankle injury. His participation in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is hanging by a thin thread.
Notably, Australia are scheduled to tour Sri Lanka for two test matches ahead of the coming ICC event. Cummins has been rested, and Steve Smith has been given the captaincy duties for the upcoming series. Australia have already qualified for the World Test Championship final, which is why the coming tests don't hold much value and their result won't affect anything. Hence, Cricket Australia decided to give Cummins a rest.
<h2>Pat Cummins might miss the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to an ankle injury</h2>
The captain, Pat Cummins, played a crucial role in helping Australia win the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He finished with the second-most wickets in the series after Jasprit Bumrah (32). Cummins took 25 wickets at an average of 21.36. He also scored 159 runs with the bat in this low-scoring series.
However, playing all five tests on the trot has seemed to have affected him, and the captain has sustained an ankle soreness. Meanwhile, the captain is on leave because of the birth of his second child, which was also one key reason for him missing the Sri Lanka tour. That's what George Bailey, the chief selector of Australia, also confirmed in one of his statements.
But the recent news has not just raised questions about his availablity but also his participation in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. He is set to undergo scans for his sore ankle. Bailey said, "We’ll have to wait and see when the scan comes back and see how it's tracking. There’s a little bit of work to do.”
That indicates that the two-time Champions Trophy winner are in jeopardy. If Cummins couldn't make it in time, then Mitchell Marsh is likely to lead Australia in the mega event, which will begin on February 19. Australia are placed in Group B, and they will begin their campaign on February 22 against England.
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Pat Cummins led Australia to to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy win after a wait of ten years. Cummins is likely to miss the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to injury.

Australia suffered a massive blow; after Josh Hazlewood, captain Pat Cummins is also likely to miss ICC Champions Trophy due to injury

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Australia Tour of Sri Lanka 2025: Australia, after having a dominating Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, are all set to tour Sri Lanka for a red-ball series. Cricket Australia have announced the squad for the tour today and Steve Smith is named captain of the side as Pat Cummins is rested.
Australia won the Border Gavaskar Trophy after a decade this year. The series started with Perth's loss for them and many ruled them out as a competition against India this time as well. But, they owned strong character and won three out of four test matches clinching the series 3-1. 
The entire bowling department was thoroughly in the best of their forms, the batting looked damped in the first two tests but by the end of BGT 2025, the entire batting lineup got some runs from their bat. 
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Now, Australia has unveiled a 16-player squad for their upcoming two-match Test series in Sri Lanka, with a few surprising changes. Skipper Pat Cummins will miss the tour as he takes paternity leave to welcome his second child while continuing to recover from an ankle issue that plagued him throughout the home season.
Meanwhile, Mitchell Marsh, who was part of the team that triumphed over India, has been left out. Adding to the injury concerns, Josh Hazlewood remains unavailable due to the setback that sidelined him during the latter stages of the India series. These adjustments set the stage for an intriguing challenge as Australia gears up for the Sri Lankan Tests.
<h2>Australia Squad for Sri Lanka Tour</h2>
Steve Smith (C), Travis Head(VC), Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Nathan McSweeney, Beau Webster, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Cooper Connolly, Todd Murphy, Matt Kuhnemann, Sean Abbott
Australia's squad for the two-Test series in Sri Lanka signals a clear strategy to tackle spin-friendly conditions. With only two frontline pacers, Mitchell Starc and Sean Abbott, the focus has shifted firmly to spin.
Todd Murphy and Matt Kuhnemann join the experienced Nathan Lyon, creating a strong spin arsenal designed for the turning tracks of Galle. This balanced mix of experience and fresh talent shows how the selectors are adapting to the challenges of playing conditions in Sri Lanka.
On the batting front, Nathan McSweeney has earned a spot in the squad despite falling out of favor during the India series. Adding a fresh spark, young Cooper Connolly, a left-handed batter who can also bowl orthodox spin, has received his first-ever Test call-up. His inclusion not only reflects Australia’s faith in young talent but also highlights their intent to embrace versatility.
Sam Konstas also retained his spot in the side. Alex Carey and Josh Inglis are two wicket-keeping options and the presence of Vice Captain Travis Head provides an absolute balance to the squad. With these selections, Australia seems ready to take on the Sri Lankan conditions with both skill and strategy.
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Australia's squad for the Sri Lanka Tests emphasizes spin with Lyon, Murphy, and Kuhnemann. McSweeney returns, while debutant Connolly adds versatility. Starc and Abbott lead a trimmed-pace attack.

Australia strengthens spin options for Sri Lanka Tests, recalls McSweeney, and includes debutant Connolly. Starc, Abbott lead reduced pace lineup.

Cummins Rested, Smith to Lead! Cricket Australia Announced Squad for Sri Lanka Tour

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The next big destination for cricket fans is the upcoming mega event. It is the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to take place in Pakistan and the UAE. We are just five weeks away from the ninth edition, as the tournament will kick off on January 19 in Karachi.
The top 8 teams will be taking part in the tournament and will be divided into two groups of four teams each. But with a little over one month left in the start of the mega event, the drama continues to take new episodes.
Firstly, it was the tensions between the Indian Board and the Pakistan Cricket Board that forced the ICC to go for a hybrid model where India will play all their matches in Dubai after the Indian Board refused to send their team to Pakistan, citing security concerns.
<h3>Pakistan to lose the hosting rights of ICC Champions Trophy 2025?</h3>
As a result, the ICC added the UAE as the venue for Indian matches in Dubai, which will be a neutral venue. But it looks like the clouds of uncertainty have loomed once again over the hosting rights of the events. As per the latest media reports, it has been learned that the construction work at the three shortlisted venues in Pakistan is nowhere near done. There are 35 left in the start of the tournament, and the renovation work, which began in August last year, has not been completed.
The deadline to complete the renovation work was December 31, which has passed. According to the Times of India, the stadiums are still far away from the completion of the work. As per the TOI's source, some parts of the stadium are still under construction, and the finishing work will take a bit longer. The work to be done related to fencing and placing of floodlights and some other detailing work is still pending.
The three venues to host matches are National Bank Stadium in Karachi, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, and Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. This came to notice when the PCB decided to shift the coming ODI tri-series in Pakistan, involving New Zealand and South Africa, from Multan to Lahore and Karachi.
However, the PCB has declined all such rumours and said that the work will be done as planned. Notably, the ICC will schedule an inspection, and a team will be sent to check the arrangements of all three venues. PCB will hand over all three venues to ICC on February 12. But if the shortlisted stadiums don't meet the expectations by then, the ICC can shift the entire ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to the UAE.
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Pakistan are the official host of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. However, the renovation work is still going on, which has passed the deadline.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to shift from Pakistan to UAE completely? Here's why

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India keeper-batter Sanju Samson might be a surprise inclusion in the Indian team for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. As per the reports in India Today, it is learned that the right-hander is likely to be there as the backup keeper for Rishabh Pant in the team. 
The reports stated that Sanju Samson's inclusion in the Indian team will depend on how the BCCI treats Gautam Gambhir. It is learned that if the head coach has the same say in the selection matters that he had during the Australia tour, then the keeper-batter might be included in the Indian team for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
The India squad for the Australia tour was mostly picked on the recommendation of Gautam Gambhir. The head coach played a huge role in the selection of Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy. But the team failing badly there didn't go any good to the head coach. 
Some reports claimed that head coach Gautam Gambhir won't be having a say in selection matters. However, if that isn't the case, then the reports in India Today say that the head coach's favourite, Sanju Samson, will be picked for the team for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
 Rishabh Pant will be the first-choice keeper in the team, and Sanju Samson will be serving as backup.
It is learned that Rishabh Pant will be the first-choice keeper in the team, and Sanju Samson will be serving as backup. This will be a massive step for the Indian team going forward, as Samson has been in hot form in white-ball cricket, especially in T20 cricket. 
Sanju Samson has made a staggering return to the Indian T20I setup as he slammed three centuries in the two series that were played. The keeper-batter also has a great record in the ODIs as well as he has an average of over 56 in his short career and would want to cash on that as well. 
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to begin from 19th February. The Indian team for the tournament is all set to be announced soon, and it is learned that Rohit Sharma will be leading the team, which will see some of the expected names.

India keeper-batter Sanju Samson might be a surprise inclusion in the Indian team for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.