New Zealand pacer Matt Henry ruled out of Pakistan, India ODI series: New Zealand pacer Matt Henry has been ruled out of the forthcoming ODI series against Pakistan and the subsequent tour of India owing to an abdominal strain. The speedster suffered the injury during the second test against Pakistan in Karachi, which resulted in a draw a night ago.



The Kiwi cricket board confirmed the development that Matt Henry will return back to New Zealand along with the members of the test side. He suffered abdominal strain during the final session of day 5 of the second test between New Zealand and Pakistan.



New Zealand Cricket (NZC) cricket board will soon announce the replacement of the pacer for the ODI leg against Pakistan and India.



?Matt Henry will return home with other members of the Test Squad not taking part in the ODI Series against Pakistan after suffering an abdominal strain on Day 5 of the 2nd Test in Karachi. A replacement in the ODI Squad to face Pakistan and India will be confirmed soon," wrote New Zealand Cricket (NZC) in a tweet.



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Gary Stead, New Zealand coach, also confirmed the same and said: "It was a pretty gutsy effort, really, but he will be withdrawn from the ODI side.?



Notably, the three-match ODI series between Pakistan and New Zealand will begin on January 9 at National Stadium, Karachi. The other two 50-over games will be held on January 11 and 13 respectively.



Meanwhile, New Zealand's India tour in 2023 will begin on January 18 with the three-game ODI series. Following the completion of the 50-over series, the two sides will play out three-match T20I series.



New Zealand ODI squad for Pakistan series: Kane Williamson (c), Finn Allen, Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Michael Bracewell, Lockie Ferguson, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips, Henry Shipley, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner.



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New Zealand pacer Matt Henry ruled out of Pakistan, India ODI series

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ICC World Cup 2023: Men's ODI Bowlers Rankings. With the highly anticipated ICC World Cup 2023 scheduled to take place in India from October 5 to November 19, cricket enthusiasts worldwide are gearing up for an electrifying tournament. As teams prepare to battle it out on the grand stage, one aspect that often captures the spotlight is the performance of bowlers. In this article, we delve into the ICC World Cup 2023 Men's ODI Bowlers Rankings, spotlighting the top 10 players who are set to make their mark on the international cricket scene.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-world-cup-2023-mens-odi-bowlers-rankings-top-10-performers">ICC World Cup 2023: Men's ODI Bowlers Rankings - Top 10 Performers</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>PLAYER</th><th>TEAM</th><th>RATING</th><th>CAREER BEST RATING</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Josh Hazlewood</td><td>AUS</td><td>705</td><td>733 v England, 26/01/2018</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Mitchell Starc</td><td>AUS</td><td>686</td><td>783 v New Zealand, 29/03/2015</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Rashid Khan</td><td>AFG</td><td>682</td><td>806 v Pakistan, 21/09/2018</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Mohammed Siraj</td><td>IND</td><td>670</td><td>736 v New Zealand, 21/01/2023</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Matt Henry</td><td>NZ</td><td>667</td><td>691 v Bangladesh, 26/03/2021</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Mujeeb Ur Rahman</td><td>AFG</td><td>661</td><td>712 v Ireland, 24/01/2021</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Trent Boult</td><td>NZ</td><td>660</td><td>775 v Australia, 11/09/2022</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Adam Zampa</td><td>AUS</td><td>652</td><td>655 v England, 22/11/2022</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Shaheen Afridi</td><td>PAK</td><td>630</td><td>688 v West Indies, 10/06/2022</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Kuldeep Yadav</td><td>IND</td><td>622</td><td>765 v New Zealand, 26/01/2019</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#icc-world-cup-2023-mens-odi-bowlers-rankings-top-10-performers">ICC World Cup 2023: Men's ODI Bowlers Rankings - Top 10 Performers</a><ul><li class=""><a href="#1-josh-hazlewood-aus-a-force-to-reckon-with">1. Josh Hazlewood (AUS) - A Force to Reckon With:</a></li><li class=""><a href="#2-mitchell-starc-aus-unleashing-thunderbolts">2. Mitchell Starc (AUS) - Unleashing Thunderbolts:</a></li><li class=""><a href="#3-rashid-khan-afg-a-spin-maestros-impact">3. Rashid Khan (AFG) - A Spin Maestro's Impact:</a></li><li class=""><a href="#4-mohammed-siraj-ind-emerging-as-a-pace-powerhouse">4. Mohammed Siraj (IND) - Emerging as a Pace Powerhouse:</a></li><li class=""><a href="#5-matt-henry-nz-mastering-swing-and-seam">5. Matt Henry (NZ) - Mastering Swing and Seam:</a></li><li class=""><a href="#6-mujeeb-ur-rahman-afg-afghanistans-mystery-spinner">6. Mujeeb Ur Rahman (AFG) - Afghanistan's Mystery Spinner:</a></li><li class=""><a href="#7-trent-boult-nz-swing-and-precision">7. Trent Boult (NZ) - Swing and Precision:</a></li><li class=""><a href="#8-adam-zampa-aus-australias-spin-gem">8. Adam Zampa (AUS) - Australia's Spin Gem:</a></li><li class=""><a href="#9-shaheen-afridi-pak-the-pakistani-pace-marvel">9. Shaheen Afridi (PAK) - The Pakistani Pace Marvel:</a></li><li class=""><a href="#10-kuldeep-yadav-ind-the-wrist-spin-dynamo">10. Kuldeep Yadav (IND) - The Wrist-Spin Dynamo:</a></li></ul></li><li class=""><a href="#conclusion-rank-the-top-10-players">Conclusion: Rank the Top 10 Players</a></li></ul></nav></div>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="1-josh-hazlewood-aus-a-force-to-reckon-with">1. Josh Hazlewood (AUS) - A Force to Reckon With:</h3>



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Leading the pack is the Australian pace sensation, Josh Hazlewood. With a stellar rating of 705, Hazlewood's consistent performances have earned him the top spot in the rankings. His career-best rating of 733 further emphasizes his dominance, making him a key player to watch in the ICC World Cup 2023.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="2-mitchell-starc-aus-unleashing-thunderbolts">2. Mitchell Starc (AUS) - Unleashing Thunderbolts:</h3>



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Mitchell Starc, the Australian left-arm speedster, secures the second position with a rating of 686. Renowned for his fiery pace and impeccable yorkers, Starc's ability to swing the ball both ways makes him a potent weapon in Australia's arsenal. His career-best rating of 783 speaks volumes about his prowess.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="3-rashid-khan-afg-a-spin-maestros-impact">3. Rashid Khan (AFG) - A Spin Maestro's Impact:</h3>



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Proving the significance of spin in limited-overs cricket, Rashid Khan of Afghanistan claims the third spot with a rating of 682. Khan's unique variations and wicket-taking ability have made him a household name. With a career-best rating of 806, achieved against Pakistan, Khan's contributions are invaluable.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="4-mohammed-siraj-ind-emerging-as-a-pace-powerhouse">4. Mohammed Siraj (IND) - Emerging as a Pace Powerhouse:</h3>



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Making waves on the international stage, Mohammed Siraj of India secures the fourth position with a rating of 670. His ability to extract bounce and seam movement has elevated him to a key position in India's bowling attack. His career-best rating of 736 showcases his rapid growth and potential.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="5-matt-henry-nz-mastering-swing-and-seam">5. Matt Henry (NZ) - Mastering Swing and Seam:</h3>



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Matt Henry of New Zealand cements his position as a swing specialist, ranking fifth with a rating of 667. Henry's ability to exploit favorable conditions and generate movement has made him a pivotal asset for New Zealand. His career-best rating of 691 underscores his consistency.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="6-mujeeb-ur-rahman-afg-afghanistans-mystery-spinner">6. Mujeeb Ur Rahman (AFG) - Afghanistan's Mystery Spinner:</h3>



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Mujeeb Ur Rahman, the Afghan sensation, claims the sixth spot with a rating of 661. His unorthodox spin variations have puzzled batsmen, making him a formidable spinner. With a career-best rating of 712, Rahman's impact cannot be overlooked.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="7-trent-boult-nz-swing-and-precision">7. Trent Boult (NZ) - Swing and Precision:</h3>



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Trent Boult, the New Zealand swing artisan, ranks seventh with a rating of 660. His ability to swing the ball both ways has posed challenges to batsmen worldwide. With a career-best rating of 775, Boult's performances are crucial to New Zealand's success.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="8-adam-zampa-aus-australias-spin-gem">8. Adam Zampa (AUS) - Australia's Spin Gem:</h3>



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Adam Zampa, Australia's premier spin bowler, secures the eighth spot with a rating of 652. Zampa's deceptive variations and control have made him a standout performer. His career-best rating of 655 speaks volumes about his impact.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="9-shaheen-afridi-pak-the-pakistani-pace-marvel">9. Shaheen Afridi (PAK) - The Pakistani Pace Marvel:</h3>



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Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan's pace sensation, occupies the ninth position with a rating of 630. His raw pace and bounce have troubled batsmen, earning him a spot among the top bowlers. His career-best rating of 688 underscores his potential.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="10-kuldeep-yadav-ind-the-wrist-spin-dynamo">10. Kuldeep Yadav (IND) - The Wrist-Spin Dynamo:</h3>



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Completing the top 10 is India's Kuldeep Yadav, a wrist-spin specialist with a rating of 622. Yadav's ability to turn the ball and deceive batsmen has earned him a place in India's lineup. His career-best rating of 765 showcases his talents.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="conclusion-rank-the-top-10-players">Conclusion: Rank the Top 10 Players</h2>



As the cricketing world eagerly awaits the ICC World Cup 2023, set to take place in India from October 5 to November 19, the Men's ODI Bowlers Rankings provide a glimpse into the prowess and skills of the top bowlers ready to showcase their talents on the international stage. As the tournament unfolds, fans can expect these players to deliver exceptional performances that could shape the outcomes of matches and determine the eventual champion. Stay tuned for a display of cricketing excellence at its finest.

ICC World Cup 2023: Men's ODI Bowlers Rankings, Rank the Top 10 Players!

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ICC World Cup 2023 Most Wickets Takers Ranking [Top 5]. The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is getting interesting day by day after each match as the matches progress. There are so many records that are made and broken. We saw most-run scores and most-six hitters; let's have a look at the bowling performance. In this article, we are presenting the top 5 wicket takers in the 2023 World Cup. This list will keep changing after each match, so you can look for the latest article on this topic. You can also refer to the ICC Men's World Cup official website for the most-wicket stats to check the latest <a href="https://www.cricketworldcup.com/tournament-stats/players/most-wickets">most-wicket</a> stats.



Players from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand are on the list of the top-most wicket-takers. New Zealand is currently playing the best cricket in this tournament, but India and other teams are also trying their best to be at the top of the points table. Big matches like the World Cup are won by team performance when batting, bowling, fielding, and team strategy are planned and executed well, but bowling is always important as it stops the opponent with a minimum score so that the batsman can win the match easily.



Also read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-nz-most-wickets-for-team-india-in-odi-world-cup-history-mohammad-shami-in-top-3/" data-type="post" data-id="121706">IND vs NZ: Most Wickets for Team India in ODI World Cup History, Mohammad Shami in TOP 3</a>



Let's check out the top 5 wicket-takers in the 2023 World Cup so far.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC World Cup 2023 Most Wickets Takers Ranking [Top 5]</h2>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Mitchell Santner</h4>



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Mitchell Santner is first on the list with 12 wickets. He is the all-rounder, left-arm spinner bowler, and his performance in this world cup season is exceptional.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Dilshan Madushanka</h4>



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Dilshan Madushanka is second on the list with 11 wickets. He is the left-arm fast bowler from Sri Lanka, and currently he is the key bowler for Sri Lanka.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Jasprit Bumrah</h4>



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When we talk about Jasprit Bumrah, it is not only about the wicket but also the economy. He is the best fast bowler in Team India, and he is 3rd on the list with 11 wickets.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Matt Henry</h4>



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Matt Henry from New Zealand is in 4th place on the list with 9 wickets.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Shaheen Shah Afridi</h4>



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Shaheen Shah Afridi from Pakistan is capable of winning any total when he is in form. He is 5th on the list with 9 wickets.



Also read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-world-cup-2023-points-table-updated-october-21-after-south-africa-vs-england-ranking-south-africa-enter-top-3-most-runs-most-wickets/" data-type="post" data-id="121675">ICC World Cup 2023 Points Table Updated (October 21) after South Africa vs England, Ranking, South Africa Enter TOP 3, Most Runs, Most Wickets</a>

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ICC World Cup 2023 Most Wickets Takers Ranking [Top 5] - Jasprit Bumrah Ranks 3rd in the List!

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IND vs NZ: After Day 1 being washed out, New Zealand pacers wreaked havoc at the Chinnaswamy Stadium under overcast conditions on the morning session of Day 2. India is playing their final home series against the visiting New Zealand side, as the 3-match test series will begin on the 16th of October with the last match scheduled to end on the 5th of November. The scheduled venues will include Chinnaswamy Stadium, MCA Stadium in Pune, and the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The first test was to begin on Wednesday, but owing to overcast conditions, the day was washed out due to rain. Day 2 had fair weather to begin the game, as India won the toss and elected to bat at Bengaluru. 



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 Coming to bat first, skipper Rohit Sharma again stepped onto the field alongside young sensation Jaiswal. This time nothing went sensational for the two openers, as Rohit was the first one to be dismissed for just 2-runs. 



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 While fans seemed excited by Virat Kohli?s entry at No. 3, a new role in the absence of Shubman Gill. However, even the likes of batters Kohli, Sarfaraz, KL Rahul, and Jadeja all went back to the pavilion for a duck. A humiliating performance from the Indian side, as they were reduced to a trembling 31/7, with Rishabh Pant being their highest scorer with just 20 runs added by the wicketkeeper batter. India is all-out for 46 runs, with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Henry_(cricketer)">Matt Henry</a> picking a 5-fer and Will O?Rourke also picking 4 wickets, thus reducing India to a below-50 score for the first time since 2020. 



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ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-nz-from-india-to-new-zealand-to-the-defending-champions-australia-find-out-the-qualification-chances-of-teams-for-the-wtc-final-2025/">IND vs NZ: From India to New Zealand to the defending champions Australia: Find out the qualification chances of teams for the WTC Final 2025</a> India, with this, has registered an unwanted record for themselves, as they become the only team among the full-member Test-playing nations of the ICC to have scored less than 50 runs for the second time in the history of the WTC. India has had this disgusting record with a below-50 score against Australia in Adelaide back in 2020; this was India?s first humiliating total in the history of the WTC. Following this, they have now registered another below-50 score in the history of the World Test Championship. This is India's lowest-ever Test score in India. 



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 Danger looms over the Indian team, as they might not have the most desired start to their final home campaign as they near a humiliating loss.

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IND vs NZ: 46 ALL OUT! Danger Looms over the Indian Team at Chinnaswamy: Register second below 50-score by a full-member nation in the history of WTC

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IND vs NZ: Not one of the finest days in Indian cricket, as India finally ended their winning streak on home soil with a Test match defeat against New Zealand in the first test at Chinnaswamy. 



The iconic Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru marked the 36-year-long wait of the Kiwis to mark a win in Test match cricket in India. The newly announced Kiwi skipper Tom Latham has marked New Zealand?s iconic victory and also helped them to fancy their chances into the WTC. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Brief Summary of the IND vs NZ First Test</h2>



After India?s initial batting collapse in the first innings, where they were all-out for the second-lowest test score for India in their history, 46-all-out. New Zealand, on the other hand, bounced back as Devon Conway and later Rachin Ravindra, the hometown boy from Bangalore, alongside Tim Southee, put on a stern 402. 



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With the decent start handed to the Indian team with the likes of opener Rohit Sharma and also the veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli, who played a vital knock at the track often said to be his second home. 



After Indian batters with the likes of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarfaraz_Khan">Sarfaraz Khan</a> and Rishabh Pant gave their best to pull off India to a very respectable total, the lower order failed to capitalize as India could not extend their lead further than 106 runs. 



After receiving praise for his maiden Test hundred at the Chinnaswamy before lunch, Sarfaraz Khan scored a perfect 150. Rishabh Pant, who was amazed at playing some stunning cricket, also missed his hundred by a whisker, as he was dismissed for 99. India raised a total of 462, as India could post a target of 107 to the Kiwis. 



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While bad light prevented further play on Day 4, New Zealand batters came in to chase down a target of 107 on the final day. After a rain-delayed morning, skipper Latham alongside Conway came in to bat. 



Jasprit Bumrah first dismissed the likes of New Zealand skipper Tom Latham for a duck, while later in the final over of his spell he struck against Conway with a delivery that enchanted a gospel for the Indian team. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What effect might New Zealand?s win have on India's chances for the WTC final qualification?</h2>



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India is currently at the top of the WTC points table, as they are the most assured team that would be confident enough to enter the WTC finals for the third time in the history of the tournament. However, for India, who seem to be a very confident side in the WTC, the team needs to win at least 5 of their 8 games. Hence, even a loss in the first test would not be what would cost them big time; this would in no way jeopardize India?s chances for the WTC final at Lord?s. But on the contrary, this would surely affect their morale as India has had an unbeaten streak at home in Test match cricket, which is now broken after New Zealand created history by winning their first-ever test match in India after 36 years. However, since the final 5-matches, of which now India would have to manage a minimum of 3 wins, are to be held in Australia, the first loss against New Zealand at home would add to the concerns of the Men in Blue. A clean sweep in the home series would have strengthened their chances into the WTC. India disputed the loss and remained positioned at the top. 



While New Zealand now has advanced to 4 WTC wins and a PCT of 44.44, the Indian PCT has dropped to below 70, now placed at 68.06. 



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UPDATED WTC 2023-25 Points Table:



<figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-stripes"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>SL.NO</td><td>TEAM</td><td>PLAYED</td><td>WON&nbsp;</td><td>LOST</td><td>DRAW</td><td>DED</td><td>POINTS</td><td>PCT</td></tr><tr><td>1.</td><td>India</td><td>12</td><td>8</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>98</td><td>68.06</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>Australia</td><td>12</td><td>8</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>10</td><td>90</td><td>62.50</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>9</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>60</td><td>55.56</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>9</td><td>4</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>48</td><td>44.44</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>England</td><td>18</td><td>9</td><td>8</td><td>1</td><td>19</td><td>93</td><td>43.06</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>South Africa</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>28</td><td>38.89</td></tr><tr><td>7.</td><td>Bangladesh</td><td>8</td><td>3</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>33</td><td>34.38</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>Pakistan&nbsp;</td><td>9</td><td>3</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>8</td><td>28</td><td>25.93</td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td>West Indies</td><td>9</td><td>1</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>20</td><td>18.52</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">(Source: ICC)</figcaption></figure>

IND vs NZ: Ravindra and Young led New Zealand to an iconic Test victory after 36 years; Match Summary, Updated WTC Standings and many more|||

IND vs NZ: Ravindra and Young led New Zealand to an iconic Test victory after 36 years; Match Summary, Updated WTC Standings and many more

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It has been a great year for India's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah, as he has been at the top of his game and has proved it in all three formats. The ace pacer played a big role in India's T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, winning the Player of the Tournament award. Bumrah has taken the most wickets in 2024 across all three formats.
But his best came in the red-ball cricket, where he has taken most wickets in 2024. That is why Cricket Australia (CA) has honored him and picked him as the captain of the Test XI of 2024. Interestingly, CA has not picked Pat Cummins and has picked Bumrah to lead the team.
CA has picked three English players, two each from Australia, India, and New Zealand, and a player each from South Africa and Sri Lanka. Apart from Bumrah, the Indian opener Yashavi Jaiswal also features in the exclusive Best Test XI by Cricket Australia.
<h2>Jasprit Bumrah picked as captain to lead Best Test XI of 2024 by Cricket Australia</h2>
Indian ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah led India in the first game of the ongoing BGT series in Perth and played a crucial role in winning. Hence, CA has picked Bumrah to lead this exclusive Test XI. The 31-year-old has taken 71 wickets in just 13 games at an average of 14.92 and a strike rate of 30.16, with five fifers.
Jaiswal and Ben Duckett have been picked to open the innings. Both left-handers had a tremendous year. Jaiswal has scored 1478 runs and is the second-highest scorer in 2024, while Duckett has scored 1149 and is below Jaiswal at three for this year. Former English captain Joe Root, who is leading the run scoring chart with 1556 runs in 17 tests, is picked to bat at no. 3.
<h2>Harry Brook to lead the middle-order batting in the Best Test XI by Cricket Australia</h2>
The middle order is filled with some exceptional performers. Harry Brook, who was the No. 1 ranked test batter, has scored 1100 runs this year in just 12 games with four centuries, including a triple hundred, and is at No. 4. He is followed by New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra, who has 984 runs in 12 tests.
At no. 6, Sri Lanka's emerging star Kamindu Mendis, who became one of the fastest to reach 1000 test runs. Mendis has scored 1049 runs in just nine tests, with five centuries and three half-centuries. Australia's Alex Carey is picked as the wicketkeeper, who has scored 440 runs in nine tests.
Bumrah will lead the team. The other two pacers are England's Gus Atkinson and New Zealand's Matt Henry. Atkinson has taken 52 wickets in 11 tests, while Henry has taken 48 wickets in nine tests. South Africa's Keshav Maharaj is the only spinner in the team, who has 35 wickets in seven tests.
Cricket Australia's Best Test XI of 2024: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Rachin Ravindra, Harry Brook, Kamindu Mendis, Alex Carey (wk), Matt Henry, Jasprit Bumrah, Josh Hazlewood, Keshav Maharaj
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Cricket Australia announced the Best Test XI of 2024, picking two Indian players. Jasprit Bumrah has been picked as the captain of the team.

Cummins dropped as Jasprit Bumrah to lead as Cricket Australia released Best Test XI of 2024

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The wait for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to be over. The tournament will begin on 19th February, and the final will take place on 9th March. The India team, no doubt, will be one of the hot favourites to win the tournament, which will be played in a hybrid model. 
India will be playing all their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 games in Dubai. The Rohit Sharma-led side will be beginning their campaign against Bangladesh on 20th February, and, after that, will be playing Pakistan on 23rd February, followed by New Zealand on 2nd March. 
The departure date of India for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 also has been revealed. As per the reports in Times of India, it is learned that the Rohit Sharma-led side will be travelling to Dubai on 15th February. The reports added that more clarity on the same will come in the coming days. 
<h2>India won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
Not only this, it is learned that India also won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because all the teams will be in Pakistan, and hence, it will be difficult for the International Cricket Council (ICC) to arrange the warmup match. 
The reports added that India team management is happy with the net session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because they will be playing the three-match ODI series against England, which will begin on 6th February across three venues in India. 
Apart from this, it is reported that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 won't be having a captain photoshoot because of the different challenges along with the different arrivals of the team. This means that Rohit Sharma won't be travelling to Pakistan for this and will be staying in Dubai with the team. 
The opening ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be held in Lahore. There were talks of having the event in Karachi but the Pakistan Cricket Board decided to host it in Lahore.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-champions-trophy-2025-babar-azam-s-batting-position-decided-selectors-not-in-favour-of-giving-him-this-role-/#google_vignette">ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Babar Azam's batting position decided; selectors not in favour of giving him this role</a>

India will be playing all their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 games in Dubai.

It is learned that India also won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India to travel to Dubai on this date; unlikely to play warmup game

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India batter Shubman Gill has started his preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The premier batter has returned to nets for the white-ball practice as he was named in the Indian team for the ODI series against England and the ICC tournament. 
Shubman Gill has been under a lot of pressure for his poor outings with the bat, especially in Test cricket. With the emergence of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who delivered consistent performances, there were a lot of questions about the place of Gill, even in the ODIs. 
Several fans and experts also have backed Yashasvi Jaiswal to open the innings for India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 along with Rohit Sharma. However, amid all this Shubman Gill is making sure that he gives his best to train for the tournament. 
With England ODIs and ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner, Shubman Gill was seen batting in the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium. He was seen batting with the white-ball ahead of the tournament and the video can be seen at the end of the article. 
Shubman Gill looked in golden touch with the bat as he played a pull towards the four before blocking the balls. The batter would be eager to make a strong comeback and reply to all the criticism in style with his performances in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
Shubman Gill recently played the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 for Punjab. The batter was the lone warrior for his team as he hit a magnificent century and returned to form after having a poor outing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, where he played just three games. 
Shubman Gill would want to carry on his form and help a team win. He has been one of the best batters for India in ODIs. He also has been named as the vice-captain of the team for the tournament and with added responsibility under his belt, a lot will be reliant on him.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-dewald-brevis-turns-into-superman-as-he-takes-a-stunner-in-sa20-2025-/#google_vignette">Watch: Dewald Brevis turns into ‘SUPERMAN’ as he takes a stunner in SA20 2025</a> 
<h2>Watch: Shubman Gill begins preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</h2>

Shubman Gill gets ready for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 {PC:X}

India batter Shubman Gill has started his preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Shubman Gill has been under a lot of pressure for his poor outings with the bat, especially in Test cricket.

Watch: 'Under pressure' Shubman Gill looks solid in nets ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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Pakistan batter Babar Azam has been in the news for the last few days, especially with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner. The batter's name has been discussed a lot related to making him open, especially with no clarity over Saim Ayub. 
Pakistan is the only team that has yet to announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Since the last few days, he has been in the news as there have been a lot of reports that have suggested that there are chances that he might open the innings for the team. 
However, the fresh reports in Cricket Pakistan have revealed that there are no plans to make Babar Azam open the innings. The reports added that the selection committee has not given the green signal to the development as they feel that batter will be best suited in the middle order. 
<h2>Selectors want a proper opener in the role; Babar Azam to at in middle-order</h2>
The reports claimed that selectors want a proper opener in the role. One of the openers that has been finalized by the management is Fakhar Zaman. However, with Saim Ayub likely to miss out, it is learned that Imam-ul-Haq is also in contention to take the role. 
Babar Azam has been the best batter for Pakistan in ODIs. The batter has mustered truckloads of runs for the team in the format while batting at No.3 and he will be extremely crucial for his team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will be played in Pakistan with India games to be played in India. 
Babar Azam also has been a decent opener as well. He has been opening for the team in T20Is and has achieved massive success as well. He also opened in Test cricket during the recent South Africa series and aced that challenge as well, slamming two half-centuries in two innings. 
But, in white-ball cricket, Babar Azam has been criticised a lot for opening in T20Is. This is because he has failed to maximise the powerplay and has been batting with a low strike rate. It remains to be seen where he will be batting for the team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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Babar Azam has been the best batter for Pakistan in ODIs.

Pakistan batter Babar Azam has been in the news for the last few days, especially with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Babar Azam's batting position decided; selectors not in favour of giving him this role

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India assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate has provided a massive fitness update about batter Rinku Singh ahead of the fourth IND vs ENG T20I. He mentioned that the left-hander has gained full fitness and will be playing the next match of the five-match T20I series. 
India and England are all set to lock horns with each other in the fourth match of the T20I series. The game is all set to be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday (30th January). The series is currently at 2-1, with hosts in the lead. 
India has been without the services of Rinku Singh for the last two games of the IND vs ENG series. The left-hander sustained a low back spasm while fielding in the first game and was then ruled out of the next two games of the series as he was under the observation of the BCCI medical team. 
In his place, the India team added Dhruv Jurel to the XI, and the move didn't pay off. The keeper-batter batted lower down the order and struggled to get going in both games, and it potentially cost them the last match of the series. 
<h2>Rinku Singh is fit and ready to play tomorrow - Ryan Ten Doeschate</h2>
However, in what will be a massive boost, Rinku Singh has been declared fit for the next two games. The development was confirmed by assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate, who said that the batter hit nets and will be playing. He told reporters. 
"Rinku Singh is fit and ready to play tomorrow. He batted yesterday night" 
Rinku Singh has been India's one of the best batters in the T20Is. His absence was felt in the last two games as well, but now, with him being fit, it is expected that he would walk straight into the XI and is likely to add Dhruv Jurel to the team. 
The fourth IND vs ENG T20I will be a great opportunity for India to to seal the series, but they need to make some corrections before heading into the next IND vs ENG match. 
India faced a disappointing 26-run loss in the last match at Rajkot. Their batting was one of the main reasons behind the loss and they would be hoping to make a strong comeback.
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India assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate has provided a massive fitness update about batter Rinku Singh ahead of the fourth IND vs ENG T20I

India has been without the services of Rinku Singh for the last two games of the IND vs ENG series.

Rinku Singh to play fourth IND vs ENG T20I? India's assistant coach makes a massive statement

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On Thursday morning, the scene outside New Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium was nothing short of extraordinary. A massive crowd had gathered well before the match, eager to witness Kohli in action. Long queues stretched for nearly 2 km, with fans patiently waiting for entry. Given his status as Indian cricket biggest crowd-puller the frenzy was hardly surprising. A huge crowd is gathered to see king kohli in  Arun Jaitley Stadium to watch kohli. Reports says that 2KM long queue was showing outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium for virat kohli.
Ranji Trophy action was peaked on January 30 when Virat Kohli, top  star of Indian crickete team, show in his first Ranji Trophy match after a 12-year. Crowd that was shown 2KM away from Arun Jaitley Stadium to see live playing virat kohli. That shows the fan base that kohli and love for indians.
Virat Kohli’s return to the Ranji Trophy after more than a decade has ignited immense excitement among cricket fans, drawing fresh attention to India’s premier domestic tournament. Virat Kohli’s played his last match  in 2012, that was named in Delhi’s starting XI for their clash against Railways.
According to ANI sports  reports Vipul Kashyap, more than 15,000 fans showed up to see Kohli playing in a Ranji Trophy match after 12 year . That  momentous was return after 12 years for cricket fans. The crowd erupted in excitement the moment Kohli stepped onto the field with his teammates. The roar of the fans was deafening, a testament to their admiration for the former India captain. Kohli acknowledged their love, expressing his gratitude with a warm gesture to there fans.
Virat Kohli last played in the Ranji Trophy when Delhi still had former players like Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag. In that match against Uttar Pradesh, he scored 57 runs across two innings, falling to Bhuvneshwar Kumar both times.
Kohli has featured in 23 Ranji matches between 2006  to 2012 debut against Tamil Nadu, scoring 1,574 runs at an impressive average of 50.77, including five centuries. His highest score—173—came against Bengal. A stellar 2009-10 season earned him a Test call-up, and in 2011, he made his debut in whites against the West Indies. 
Reports says that Virat Kohli’s plays more domestic tournament matches to do practice for future matchs and inspire young generation as well. In future we see more such matchs and India top player's to plays such a match in domestic ground.

Huge Crowd Coming To See Virat Kohli In Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy action peaked on January 30 when Virat Kohli, the star Indian cricketer, featured in his first Ranji Trophy game after a 12-year gap.

Virat Kohli’s return to the Ranji Trophy after more than a decade