Australia vs India: Mohammad Shami?s injury updates, ?He is in a lot of pain?.



Mohammad Shami's Injury Updates: The visitors were brutally exposed by the Australian pacer on Saturday to end the first test on the third day itself. Virat and Co. were restricted to just 39/9 in the second innings and Cummins and Hazlewood wrapped Indian batting inside one over of the play.



However, to wrap the innings, Pat Cummins?s bouncer hit Mohammad Shami?s wrist trying to dodge a fierce bouncer. Shami looked in pain and soon called the physio on the ground. Mohammad Shami tried to be on the field but could not handle the pain from the wrist.



Shami went retired hurt giving Australia 90 runs target to win the game.



<h2>He looked in pain, Virat Kohli:</h2>



During the post-match presentation, Indian skipper Virat Kohli was asked for updates on Shami?s injury to which he replied, he looked in a lot of pain and is taken to the hospital for further scans.



?No news on Mohammad Shami, he is going for a scan now. Was in a lot of pain, could not even lift his arm. We?ll probably know in the evening what happens,? Virat Kohli on Shami?s update during the post-match presentation.



If Shami doesn?t get fit for the second game against India at Melbourne Cricket Ground, it will be a big blow for the Indian bowling lineup. Ishant Sharma was previously ruled out of the series due to injury concerns.



However, the exact reports and updates on the pacer?s injury still remain to be seen.



Australia wins the easy win in the first game took up the lead 1-0. Both the teams will lock horns for the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground on 26th December.



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Australia vs India: Mohammad Shami?s injury updates, ?He is in a lot of pain?.

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India vs England Test: Mohammad Shami resumes training, might be available for the third test.



India vs England Test: Team India?s senior pacer, Mohammad Shami started his training on Friday, might be available for the selection on a third test match against England at Ahmedabad.



Shami was seen doing his low-intensity training at National Cricket Association (NCA) Bengalore that raised rope for his participation in the penultimate test or maybe the last at Ahmedabad.



The Indian speedster took a blow in his wrist off Pat Cummins fierce shot ball during the second innings of the first Adelaide Test. In the match, India saw a miserable debacle and lost the game in mere three days.



Shami sustained a hairline fracture on his bowling arm as he failed to defend the short ball off Cummins. He was later ruled out of the whole India-Australia test series and had to return India for his rehab program.&nbsp;



The speedster shared the video of him bowling at NCA along with his counterpart Navdeep Saini who sustained a groin injury during the first innings of the last test at Brisbane Gaba.



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?Shami?s forearm is fine right now. He will have some low-intensity net sessions for the next few days. He has been advised to bowl around 18 deliveries a day at 50 to 60 per cent effort,? a source in the know of things told PTI on conditions of anonymity.



?Since has been out for more than a month and a half, that is how the workload will be built,? the source added.



Right now he is getting through a short run-up and by the next week, he will switch to a medium run-up. After a full assessment, the selectors and after the green signal from the medical team he will be up for the selections for the third and fourth test against England at Ahmendabad.



?The pink-ball test i.e., the third test match is still three and half week away from here. There are possibilities that he will be fit by then and he might come-in playing eleven soon.?



?He has started to bowl, that means his arm is fully recovered and there is no other niggles as of now. By the next week, we will get a much clear image of his injury and he will also get an idea of whether he will be fit or not.?



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India vs England Test: Mohammad Shami resumes training, might be available for the third test

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Vivo IPL 2021: A big update on Mohammad Shami?s injury given by Anil Kumble.



Vivo IPL 2021: Punjab Kings head coach Anil Kumble gave a big update on pacer Mohammad Shami?s injury. He said the pacer is on his way back to action and will play for the team in the elite competition which begins on 09th April.



The Indian senior pacer is out of the game since the last December. Shami took a major blow on his right forearm during the play on the third day of the first test in Adelaide. A well-directed bouncer from Pat Cummins hit Shami?s forearm and the further scans ruled out the cricketer from the entire tour.



The pacer was expected to return to the field on the India-England series however he was not considered match-fit for the tedious series and hence kept out of the squad.



According to the reports, Shami has been working on his fitness and has started bowling in the nets at National Cricket Academy (NCA) Bangalore. The cricketer will have to undergo a mandatory seven days quarantine before heading to the bio-bubble of Punjab Kings.



"He is fine as far as I know. He is coming to the bio-bubble for the quarantine and he will be out in a few days. I know he hasn't played any matches since his injury but he is good to go. We are really looking forward to him playing a few practice games and then getting ready for the first game," Kumble told Sportstar.



This time the rebranded Punjab Kings looks to have a formidable pace attack. They have roped in Jhye Richardson, Moises Henriques and Riley Meredith for INR 14 Crores, INR 4.2 Crores and INR 8 Crores respectively. Both the Australians had an outstanding Big Bash League season 10. PBKS also have some of the retained pacers in the squad with the likes of Chris Jordan, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Porel, and Darshan Nalkande.



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Vivo IPL 2021: A big update on Mohammad Shami?s injury given by Anil Kumble

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IPL 2022: 3 Players Punjab Kings (PBKS) might retain in the upcoming IPL 2022 Mega Auction.



IPL 2022: Despite having multiple big match winners on the side, Punjab Kings (PBKS) once again failed to produce a good start. Out of the eight games played by Punjab Kings in Vivo IPL 2021, they could only manage to win three.



The lack of solid Indian middle order, the KL Rahul-led franchise has failed to capitalise on the good starts given by openers KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal.



It will be the high time for PBKS to change their IPL tactics and acquire a couple of solid Indian Players to maintain a much needed balance in the squad. Here we will take a look at three most probable retention players for the Punjab Kings (PBKS).



<h2>3 Players Punjab Kings (PBKS) might retain in the upcoming IPL 2022 Mega Auction:</h2>



<h3>KL Rahul:</h3>



The skipper of the team, KL Rahul has done reasonably well for Punjab Kings. For this name, PBKS will be happy as he is consistently scoring runs and winning games. In fact, most of the runs for Punjab are scored by Rahul.



With the added captaincy role to his shoulders, KL Rahul has improved a lot. He knows how to soak pressure while chasing a mammoth total and to anchor the innings to lead his team.&nbsp;



In the last three years, we have seen many classical knocks of KL Rahul. He has been amongst the runs and always on the leading run getters list. There will be no surprises that the franchise would love to retain him as the first choice retention.



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<h3>Mohammad Shami:</h3>



The senior Indian pacer is someone who has delivered a lot to the franchise when it's needed the most. He bowls crucial overs and keeps the batsman quiet with his hard length. Over the last couple of years, Shami has taken his game to another level.



In the Vivo IPL 2021, Shami scalped 8 wickets in eight games for Punjab. Moreover, his economy is 8.14 which is termed as good especially when you are bowling the tough overs when batsman comes hard at you.



<h3>Chris Gayle:</h3>



It will be interesting to watch if the franchise opts to retain the ?Universe Boss? Chris Gayle in the upcoming IPL 2022 Mega Auction considering his age. Although he is 41-years old, he can very well take on the bowlers with his sheer power.



He comes at number three for PBKS and is quite handy there to support KL Rahul after the early wicket. He keeps the scoreboard ticking which reduces the pressure from other batter.



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IPL 2022: 3 Players Punjab Kings (PBKS) might retain in the upcoming IPL 2022 Mega Auction

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IPL 2022: 3 Players on whom Punjab Kings (PBKS) might use Right To Match (RTM) card in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction.



IPL 2022: The newly rebranded Punjab Kings (PBKS) will have to do a lot of homework before heading to the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. They will have to figure out multiple things in the squad and create a well-balanced team.?



All these years, Punjab Kings (PBKS) has failed to show a steady growth which later cost them. Ever Since KL Rahul has taken the leadership role, he is under serious pressure to perform for the side and most of the runs for his team are scored by him only.?



PBKS somehow will have to reduce the pressure from the shoulders of KL Rahul and create a well-balanced squad with quality all-rounders and finishers in the squad.



In this article, we will discuss three Players on whom Punjab Kings (PBKS) might use their Right To Match (RTM) card in the forthcoming IPL 2022 Mega Auction.



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<h2>3 Players on whom Punjab Kings (PBKS) might use Right To Match (RTM) card:</h2>



<h3>Mohammad Shami:</h3>



Senior Indian pacer, Mohammad Shami should be their primary target going forth in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. He looked average in the IPL 2021 however did extremely well in the previous IPL 2020. He is very good at the death where he restricted batters to score easy runs.



Besides this, Shami is the senior-most bowler in the arsenal of Punjab Kings (PBKS) and leaving him in the auction will force the franchise to buy another bowler with an equal skill set which I feel is quite a task.?



He picked 8 wickets in 8 games for PBKS in IPL 2021 while scalped 20 wickets in 14 games in the previous season in UAE.



<h3>Ravi Bishnoi:</h3>



Another Indian name that comes ahead for Punjab Kings (PBKS) is of tweaker Ravi Bishnoi. The young spinner impressed everyone with his skills in his debut season where he trapped players in his googlies and leg-spin.



Although, he was not given a chance in the first couple of games in PBKS but when he got one, he made an immediate impact. Bishnoi has a lot to offer and will prosper under the eyes of Anil Kumble in PBKS.



Last year, Bishnoi scalped 12 wickets while in Vivo IPL 2021 he picked 4 wickets in four games.



<h3>Shahrukh Khan:</h3>



The Tamil Nadu all-rounder was bought by Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2021 Auctions for whooping INR 5.25 Crores. Shahrukh Khan did not have a lot to flex under his stats but definitely, he is a good prospect for the future.



Khan played some crucial knocks in IPL 2021. He scored 47 off 36 in his only second game when his team was struggling. He also played multiple little cameos late in the innings to power Punjab Kings to a good total.



He managed to do well for his team when he had no support from the other end. In the Vivo IPL 2021, Khan amassed 107 runs in seven innings with a average of 21.40.



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IPL 2022: 3 Players on whom Punjab Kings (PBKS) might use Right To Match (RTM) card in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction

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Indian pacer Mohammad Shami takes his first jab of Covid-19 vaccine.



Indian senior pacer Mohammad Shami on Thursday took his first jab of Covid-19 vaccine in Mumbai while he was under quarantine for the upcoming England tour. The Indian contingent is currently undergoing their two weeks hard quarantine before heading out to the UK for as many as six test games.



Mohammad Shami is also named in India?s test squad that will travel to the UK.



?Got my first dose of vaccine. I urge everyone to get vaccinated and stay safe. #mshami11 #saddapunjab #TeamIndia #covid_19 #vaccine #india,? tweeted Shami along with his picture of him getting the jab.



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Apart from him, Ravi Shastri, who was celebrating his 59th birthday yesterday was amongst the first ones from the India team to take the vaccine shot. Shastri was inoculated in the first week of March.



Several other members of the Indian outfit are also vaccinated with the first doses. The likes of skipper Virat Kohli, vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara, Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant took their shot before going into the quarantine in Mumbai.



The BCCI had earlier asked all the Indian players to take the Covishield vaccine, which is a version of Oxford AstraZeneca. The vaccine will be available in England so that the players can get their second doses there.



?Covishield is a version of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine available in England. This will help the BCCI to administer the second dose to the players in England,? a BCCI source had said.



India will take on New Zealand in the summit clash ICC World Test Championship on June 18. Thereafter the Indian contingent will have a month-long break before locking horns against England in a five games test series.



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Indian pacer Mohammad Shami takes his first jab of Covid-19 vaccine

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Mohammad Shami explains how he bluffed Morgan with a false field.



PBKS vs KKR: The Punjab Kings (PBKS) speedster Mohammad Shami in the conversation with Mayank Agarwal after the match against KKR opined how he tricked opposing skipper Eoin Morgan with a false field and dismissed him.



Shami played a crucial role in Punjab?s success against KKR last night. The pacer remained economical in his overs by giving away just 23 runs and picked the important wicket of Eoin Morgan.



It all happened in the 16th over of KKR?s inning when Morgan was at the strike and Shami was handed the bowl by his skipper KL Rahul. Knowingly, the pacer asked for a predominantly off-side field to bait the batter and bluff him.



The same happened as thought by the bowler and the fielding side. KKR skipper Morgan, understanding the field positions shuffled towards the off-side to flick the delivery towards on side, however, Shami chipped in an overpitched delivery, as a surprise for the batter, which directly hit the pads of the KKR skipper who was found off-guard by the umpire and was given LBW without any hesitations.



The woeful run for the KKR skipper continued as he went cheaply, scoring meagre 2 runs from as many deliveries. If the last four outings of Morgan are totalled, the Englishmen has amassed just 17 runs.



Elaborating his tactics to dismiss Morgan, Shami after the match told, ?In T20s, you need to have a big heart and a strong mind to bluff the batter. And I feel it is a very successful tactic. What happens is that the batsman starts thinking differently, like ?there is a gap over there and I can hit the ball there? (which is what happened in Morgan?s case). Bowlers should bluff sometimes.?



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The senior pacer believes more in bowling a full toss at the death rather than half volleys. He was taken for a few runs against Mumbai Indians where he bowled a few half volleys, however, his turnaround against KKR stunned everyone.



?I try to keep my plans simple. On some grounds, the boundary is bigger on one side as compared to the other. The thought process is that it is better to bowl a full toss than a half-volley at the death. That way your chances of being hit for a six are reduced. I give the same advice to the juniors in the team as well. In my mind, I am clear that I have to mix things up and play it smartly,? opined Shami on his thought process while bowling in slog overs in a T20 match.



<h2>Arshdeep Singh and Mohammad Shami a beautiful pace combo:</h2>



The duo of Arshdeep Singh and Mohammad Shami is blazing all guns in the Vivo IPL 2021. The two pacers have contributed a lot to the team?s success. Both the seamers bowl difficult overs and have delivered most of the time.&nbsp;



Arshdeep Singh, 22, also remained economical in his four overs. The left-arm seamer picked up three wickets and giving away 32 runs.



?I have always advised him that whatever plans you have for the game, practice the same in the nets accordingly. He has a long way to go so if he can keep his mind clear, then it will be good for him,? said Mohammad Shami to wrap his interview.



With the win, Punjab?s hopes for playoffs are back alive once again. The team is ranked alongside KKR and MI in the race of the final four of the tournament.?



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PBKS vs KKR: Mohammad Shami explains how he bluffed Morgan with a false field

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Indian cricket greats landed to rescue Mohammad Shami from online abuse.



T20 World Cup 2021: After a humiliating 10-wicket downfall against Pakistan on Sunday, team India has come under the scanner of fans as they began online troll. Minutes after Pakistan hit the winning runs to seal the match comprehensively, which apparently came in Mohammad Shami?s final over, the netizens linked his over with his religion in Dubai.



Shami became the scapegoat and the online hatred started to pour for the pacer. The fourth over of Mohammad Shami in which he gave away 17 runs from five deliveries turned the things against the speedster as several said the cricketer was sold out.



Although every Indian player was exposed to online abuse after the harsh loss against Pakistan, none of them was targetted on the basis of their religion, however, the situation was different against Mohammad Shami, who is a Muslim.



Even though the Indian skipper Virat Kohli, in the post-match press conference, said that Pakistan completely outplayed India, there was no full stop to the fan's anger. People started commenting why Shami donned the Indian jersey when he has to play for Pakistan. Some even asked him to leave the country and play for Pakistan from now on.



Amidst all these, team India?s greats have extended their support to the pacer Mohammad Shami and came to his rescue. Prominent personalities such as Sachin Tendulkar, Irfan Pathan, Virender Sehwag, VVS Laxman, Harbhajan Singh and Harsha Bhogle along with numerous others wrote to support the pacer.



?When we support #TeamIndia, we support every person who represents Team India.?



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@MdShami11 is a committed, world-class bowler. He had an off day like any other sportsperson can have. I stand behind Shami &amp; Team India,? wrote Sachin Tendulkar.



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?Mohammed Shami has been a stellar performer for India for eight years, playing a significant role in many a victory. He can't be defined by one performance. My best wishes are always with him. I urge fans &amp; followers of the game to support @MdShami11 and the Indian team,? said VVS Laxman.



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Here are the tweets of several other personalities who came in to help Mohammad Shami.



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T20 World Cup 2021: Indian cricket greats landed to rescue Mohammad Shami from online abuse

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Virat Kohli condemns the communal abuse against Mohd Shami after India lost to Pakistan.



T20 World Cup 2021: Indian skipper Virat Kohli has launched an attack on the online trolls after they targetted pacer Mohammad Shami on the basis of his faith following India?s humiliating loss against Pakistan in its inaugural T20 World Cup 2021 match.



Kohli, on the eve of India?s second match against New Zealand, said targetting someone for his faith is ?the most pathetic thing one can ever do.??



?Attacking someone over their religion is the most pathetic thing one can do as a human. That is a very sacred and personal thing. People take out their frustration because they have no understanding of what we do,? said Virat Kohli.



The Indian skipper further said that a ?bunch of spineless? people take theirs doses of entertainment by trolling players online, but have no courage to face anyone individually.?



"There is a good reason why we are playing on the field and not some bunch of spineless people on social media that have no courage to actually speak to any individual in person. That is a very sacred and a personal thing and that should be left there," he said.



Mohammad Shami had an off day where he went for runs and Pakistan?s winning run came in his over only. People on social media chased down Shami?s accounts and began online abuse marking his Muslim identity for India?s 10-wicket loss to Pakistan.



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Several cricketers, including Indian cricket greats, landed to extend their support to the Indian speedster following the online outrage started against him.



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Kohli said that team?s togetherness is something that can?t be hampered by the outside force and they are all standing by the pacer.



"We stand by by him 200 per cent. And all those who have attacked can come in more force if they want to... Our brotherhood, our friendship within the team and nothing can be shaken.?



"He (Shardul) is a guy who is definitely in our plans, constantly making a case for himself. He is someone who can bring a lot of value to the team. What role he plays, or where, is something that I can't talk about right now,? Kohli said in response to the question, whether Shardul Thakur could be brought back to the side in Sunday?s fixture against New Zealand.



Team India will play its second match against New Zealand, tomorrow, in Dubai International Cricket Stadium.



Furthermore, Kohli also updated that Hardik Pandya is fine and doing well after he took a shoulder blow in the first match. Pandya didn?t come to the field after he sustained a niggle in his shoulder while batting and was later taken for scans which revealed nothing serious for the team and for the player.



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T20 World Cup 2021: Virat Kohli condemns the communal abuse against Mohd Shami after India lost to Pakistan

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Sunil Gavaskar heaps praise on the Indian bowling attack.



Former Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has poured praises on the current Indian bowling unit, which comprise Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami and Mohammad Siraj. During his chat with Star Sports, Gavaskar reckoned, ?India is blessed as far as riches in bowling are concerned.?



Despite not being an express pacer, Deepak Chahar can trouble the batsman with his both ways swinging deliveries. Gavaskar said that Chahar can move the delivery at a decent pace which makes it tricky for the batsman to play.



The former Indian cricketer also hailed experienced pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who can also move the deliveries both ways in the air.



?He is a terrific swing bowler. He has that extra pace as well. He isn?t express but he gets the ball to move at a decent pace which makes it difficult for a batsman. And he has got both the in-swinger and the out-swinger without a noticeable change in action. So when you have someone like him and have Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the bench after two fine performances in the series, India are blessed as far as riches in bowling are concerned,? said Gavaskar in a chat on Star Sports.



The 71-years old further applauded ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah for his sensational bowling. Gavaskar said Jasprit Bumrah can walk into any cricket team in the world right now.?



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?There is Bumrah. Don?t forget him. He will walk into any team in the world not just India team, any team,? the legendary batsman added.



Bumrah has been India?s go-to bowler in any situation. He remains extremely economical despite bowling the most difficult overs in a match.&nbsp;



Of late, India has looked at Mohammad Siraj as the team?s most trusted third pacer in the test matches. He is consistently performing for the side and owing to which he has replaced the likes of Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav.



?Then you have Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami?spoilt for choices,? concluded Sunil Gavaskar.



Team India have recently whitewashed West Indies in three matches ODI and as many games T20I series. The Rohit Sharma-led side comprehensively registered a thumping win against the visitors.



For their next assignment, India will host Sri Lanka for two tests along with three ODIs, starting February 26.



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Sunil Gavaskar heaps praise on the Indian bowling attack

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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team. He said that it might look like they are scared of announcing the team, but it seems that they don't know what to do. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan. The Men in Green are yet to announce the team even though the deadline of 12th January has already been surpassed by a long margin. 
India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan have all revealed their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This has made many speculate about why Pakistan isn't announcing their squad for the tournament, which is less than one month away. 
There have been several reports that Pakistan will be announcing their squad for the tournament soon. They are awaiting the fitness of a few players, and hence, they will soon be naming the team. Some reports also have revealed the players who will be playing, but an official announcement is yet to come. 
<h2>Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai - Basit Ali </h2>
Amid all this, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali commented on the same, saying that no one knows what is happening. He speculated that they might be waiting for the fitness report on Saim Ayub. Speaking in a video posted on his YouTube channel, he explained: 
"Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai -- karein to kya karein? (Is Pakistan scared to announce their squad? No, it isn't, just unsure what to do and what not). The biggest issue is whether Saim Ayub can return fit or not. It's still not clear." 
It remains to be seen when will Pakistan announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is all set to take place from 19th February, with the final all set to be played on 9th March.
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Pakistan squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is yet to be announced {PC:X}

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Picking India-Pakistan’s strongest combined Playing XI from current squads for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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Delhi Capitals IPL 2025: The Delhi Capitals (DC) find themselves in a fascinating position ahead of the IPL 2025 season. The team is primed for success with a revamped squad and a renewed focus. However, one crucial question looms large: who should lead the team? The experienced KL Rahul, or the dependable all-rounder Axar Patel? Let’s break down the dynamics and possibilities that each captaincy option offers.
<h2>KL Rahul: The Veteran Leader</h2>
KL Rahul comes to Delhi with a rich IPL pedigree. Over the years, he has proven himself as a prolific run-scorer, amassing over 4,600 runs at a phenomenal average of 45-plus. His experience as captain of the Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants has shown his ability to guide a team to playoff stages, which he achieved twice with LSG. Rahul’s batting consistency and calm demeanor make him an attractive choice to lead DC.
However, Rahul’s captaincy style has been criticized for being conservative, particularly regarding his strike rate and decision-making in crunch moments. This could be a concern for a team like the Delhi Capitals, which boasts explosive batting talent and needs a captain capable of effectively utilizing this firepower.
<h2>Axar Patel: The Fresh Perspective</h2>
On the other hand, Axar Patel represents a new-age leader with a wealth of experience in high-pressure situations. Axar has been DC's vice-captain and even stepped in as captain for a game in IPL 2024. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes him a key player, and his recent appointment as India’s T20 vice-captain adds to his leadership credentials.
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Axar’s performances last season were nothing short of stellar, with 235 runs at a healthy strike rate and 11 wickets at an economy of 7.66. His all-around prowess, coupled with his understanding of the DC squad, makes him a strong contender for the captaincy.
Choosing between Rahul and Axar is essentially a choice between two distinct leadership styles. Rahul brings stability and experience, having captained for multiple IPL seasons. His presence can calm nerves during tense moments, which is invaluable for a team aiming for the playoffs. Axar, however, offers a dynamic and aggressive approach, potentially aligning better with DC’s young and energetic squad.
<h2>Delhi Capitals, the Squad</h2>
Delhi’s 2025 squad is packed with talent across the board. In the batting department, players like Harry Brook, Tristan Stubbs, and Jake Fraser-McGurk add explosive options, while KL Rahul himself remains a cornerstone at number three. The pace unit, led by Mitchell Starc and supported by T Natarajan and Mukesh Kumar, is formidable. However, the reliance on Axar and Kuldeep Yadav in the spin department highlights a potential area of concern.
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Delhi Capitals Squad: Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul, Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Sameer Rizvi, Karun Nair, Faf du Plessis, Mukesh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Dushmantha Chameera, Vipraj Nigam, Ajay Mandal, Manwanth Kumar, Trupurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari. DC retentions: Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel.
<h2>The Strategic Impact of Captaincy</h2>
Under Rahul, DC might adopt a more methodical approach, relying on his ability to anchor innings and guide young players like Abishek Porel and Fraser-McGurk. Axar’s leadership could inject a more fearless and intuitive style, encouraging aggressive cricket and leveraging DC’s bench strength, including veterans like Faf du Plessis.
One key consideration is how the captaincy might affect their individual performances. While Rahul’s form as an opener has been a consistent asset, Axar’s ability to contribute with both bat and ball is crucial to DC’s balance. Assigning the captaincy to Axar could be a gamble, but it might pay off if it inspires the team to rally around a fresh vision.
Ultimately, the choice of captain will reflect DC’s strategic priorities. If the franchise prioritizes experience and a steady hand, KL Rahul is the natural choice. However, if they aim for a bold and innovative approach, Axar Patel might be the leader to take them to new heights.
Either way, the Delhi Capitals possess the ingredients for a successful campaign, and the captaincy debate only adds to the intrigue surrounding their 2025 IPL journey. They are one of the strong contenders for the trophy this year.

KL Rahul or Axar Patel, who could be the Next Leader of Capitals?

Delhi Capitals faces a tough captaincy choice for IPL 2025: experienced KL Rahul or dynamic Axar Patel. Both offer distinct leadership styles, which will shape DC's approach with their star-studded squad and bold ambitions.

Delhi Capitals must choose between KL Rahul’s steady leadership or Axar Patel’s dynamic approach to maximize their IPL 2025 potential.