Six Indian cricketers failed to qualify for 2 KM run fitness test at NCA.



National Cricket Academy (NCA): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently introduced new item for the fitness test of the Indian cricketers. The new 2 KM run has been introduced and according to the reports, six Indian cricketers have failed to qualify for the long run.



The six players include wicketkeeper batsmen Sanju Samson, and Ishan Kishan. All-rounder Rahul Tewatia, batsman Nitish Rana and pacer Siddarth Kaul and Jayadev Unadkat. The 2 KM run was conducted at National Cricket Academy (NCA) Bangalore this week.



The officials have assured that the concerned players will get another chance for the test as the item is new to the basket.



?Since this is a new type of fitness test, they will all get a second chance to clear it at a fresh date, after some gap.?



However, if they fail after given a second chance than their selection for the upcoming five T20Is and three ODIs against England could be in danger.



In 2018, two Indian cricketers Mohammad Shami and Ambati Rayudu failed to clear the yo-yo fitness test following which they had to miss out on the limited-overs leg for England?s tour.



?A few fitness tests were held at NCA this week for roughly around 20 cricketers who are in the reckoning for the contention for the upcoming limited over series against England and for the T20I World Cup later this year. The fitness test includes two kilometres run and the players have to complete the milestone in eight minutes and thirty seconds while for the pacers the time duration reduced by 15 seconds. Pacers need to complete the run in eight minutes and 15 seconds,? an official source said.



?Six players failed to complete the test in the given time while some players barely managed to complete the run.?



When asked about the base beside the conduction of this test, the source said, ?Like in the case of the Yo-Yo test, it is mandatory for the cricketers. Head coach Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli are impressed with the criteria.?



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Six Indian cricketers failed to qualify for 2 KM run fitness test at NCA

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VIVO IPL 2021: Shreyas Iyer fully fit to compete in Vivo IPL 2021 for Delhi Capitals.



VIVO IPL 2021: Team India?s and Delhi Capitals (DC) young batsman Shreyas Iyer has been granted clearance from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) Bangalore to take part in competitive cricket following a comprehensive recovery of his shoulder injury.&nbsp;



Iyer will join his IPL franchise Delhi Capitals (DC) for the second leg of the Vivo IPL 2021, set to be staged in the UAE from September 19.



Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant was handed the leadership reins of DC after Iyer was injured and has led the team impressively. DC is ranked one in the points table of the Vivo IPL 2021 after eight matches.



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It will be interesting to see if Delhi management gives back the captaincy role to Iyer once again after returning back from the shoulder injury.



The 26-years old cricketer sustained a shoulder injury during an ODI match between India and England following which he was ruled out for at least six months. Iyer underwent shoulder surgery in the UK in April.



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As per the report of NCA, Iyer is completely fit to undergo intense cricketing action after completion of his rehab program.



"Yes, NCA has issued a fit certificate to Shreyas. He stayed in Bengaluru at the NCA for a week and his final assessment has happened few days back. Based on all medical and physical parameters, he is now ready to play matches.



"This couldn't have happened at a better time with India's T20 World Cup campaign in two months time," a senior BCCI source told PTI on the condition of anonymity.



It is worth noting that Iyer was also seen playing football in an all-star friendly match in Mumbai along with MS Dhoni and few other Bollywood stars.&nbsp;



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Former Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid has reapplied for the post of chair of National Cricket Academy (NCA) Bangalore losing away the indications of him being unlikely to take up the lead role for the senior Indian cricket team. If the reports are to be believed, Rahul Dravid is highly unlikely to sideline Ravi Shastri as India?s head coach after the T20 World Cup 2021.



The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had to invite fresh applications for the head of NCA as Dravid?s existing contract expired. According to the new rule, extensions in the role are not possible. Every two years, there will be new applications for the post.



?Yes, Rahul has reapplied for the post of Head of Cricket. You don?t need to be a genius to guess that he is going to continue after the tremendous work he has put in to change the face of NCA, which is now truly a centre of excellence," a senior BCCI source privy to the development told PTI on conditions of anonymity.



The source also stated that no name has been received by the board close to the stature of Rahul Dravid.



?In fact, as of now, save Rahul, there are no other prominent names of stature who have applied for the post."



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Although Dravid has shown his refrainment from leading India directly, the NCA head chose to work indirectly to supply future stars through a robust selection system at National Cricket Academy Bangalore.



Despite having no ICC glory under Ravi Shastri, India has done tremendously well in being the best team in the world. India has crushed Australia in their own backyard two times under Shastri and the team is going strong to beat England in England in ongoing India vs England test series.



India has become a formidable outfit under Ravi Shastri and the values of never giving up have been inducted into the players to rise up from different situations. India showed a glimmer of these values in the last Australia tour as well as the recent Lords test match against India.



It is noteworthy that Ravi Shastri?s current contract will expire after the completion of the T20 World Cup 2021. He received an extension of two years after the completion of the 2019 ODI World Cup in England.



For any other individual who aspires to become India's head coach, it is really an onerous task to replace Shastri from the position unless he himself steps down or there is someone like Rahul Dravid standing in the line after doing a remarkable job at the U19 level and as NCA director.



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VVS Laxman to be appointed head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) Bangalore.



After successfully convincing former Cricketer Rahul Dravid to take up the coaching duties of the senior men team India, the BCCI president, Sourav Ganguly, has confirmed the appointment of VVS Laxman as the chief of National Cricket Academy (NCA) Bangalore.



Earlier, Dravid was the head of NCA, however, after his appointment as the head coach of India, the position was vacant. Laxman is likely to assume the charge after the tour of India ?A? of South Africa, later this month.



ANI officials contacted BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and asked whether the former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman will be given the charge of NCA, to which Ganguly replied with ?yes?.



The Indian cricket board has taken initial steps to include former cricketers in the top cricketing position in the country.?



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The sources in the know of development have confirmed that not only Sourav Ganguly, but the secretary Jay Shah and other senior officials of the board are on the same page to give senior positions to the former cricketers for better development of the sport in the country. The same goes with the inclusion of VVS Laxman.



"Sourav and Jay both would love to have Laxman take up the NCA role. But yes, the final call obviously lies with the former India cricketer as he has a young family also. He is undoubtedly a front runner for the role and not to forget how he has been known to share a special bond with now coach Dravid. It will be the perfect combination to have those two work together towards taking Indian cricket forward. Nothing like having former cricketers coming on board to help produce the next generation of stars," the BCCI source had said.



Several pundits have reckoned it as the start of a new era in Indian cricket with head coach Rahul Dravid, new T20I skipper Rohit Sharma and new NCA head VVS Laxman.



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VVS Laxman to be appointed head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) Bangalore

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Troy Cooley to be assigned bowling role at National Cricket Academy (NCA).



The National Cricket Academy (NCA) Bangalore is all set to welcome former cricketer Troy Cooley as the bowling coach. The Indian cricket board has recently appointed former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman as the chief of the key cricking academy.



The BCCI now aims to groom a new set of speedsters for the coming years and no one better than decorated Troy Cooley could be called for the role. Cooley is reckoned one of the finest bowling coaches in world cricket at the moment.?



He shaped out the English pacers to be a nightmare for the mighty Aussies during the 2005 Ashes, which is still considered one of his glorious coaching moments. Moreover, Cooley was present in the English cricketing setup and the success of Andrew Flintoff, Matthew Hoggard, Simon Jones and Steve Harmison is hugely ascribed to him.



"I would say one of the biggest success for both Sourav (Ganguly) and Jay (Shah) is to convince Troy Cooley to work with India's next batch of pacers at the National Cricket Academy (NCA)," a senior BCCI official privy to the development told PTI on conditions of anonymity.



As per the reports, Cooley is learnt to be awarded three year?s contract from BCCI and during these years, he will work closely with chief VVS Laxman to shape up the new set of Indian pacers.



"We are hearing that BCCI is giving Cooley a three-year contract and he will closely coordinate with head of Cricket VVS Laxman,? the senior official added.



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The former Tasmania cricketer was soon called by Cricket Australia, after his success in the 2005 Ashes, where he worked until 2011. Later Cooley was again awarded a role by Cricket Australia at the Centre of Excellence in Brisbane.



<h2>BCCI's exclusive fast bowler's contract:</h2>



Besides this, the BCCI has also come up with a new idea to award exclusive contracts to a number of young pacers.?



With Indian senior test pacers such as Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav and Mohammad Shami getting to the wrong end of their 30s, the cricket board wants the next crop of young Indian pacers to be groomed specifically for the role.



Troy Cooley and VVS Laxman will select around 10 young fast bowlers who will be given the exclusive fast bowlers contract. These players should not be known to the Indian setup.



It is noteworthy, the exclusive fast bowler?s contract has nothing to do with the central contract awarded by the BCCI to its most important players.



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Troy Cooley to be assigned bowling role at National Cricket Academy (NCA)

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VVS Laxman assumes charge of NCA, shares first day at the office: Team India?s former batting stalwart VVS Laxman on Monday took charge of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) Bangalore. Laxman shared a glimpse of his first workday at the NCA office as the head of the Academy.



Writing on Twitter, VVS posted: ?First day in office at the NCA! An exciting new challenge in store, look forward to the future and to working with the future of Indian cricket."



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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), a month ago, declared the designation of VVS Laxman as the chief of NCA. The development came after former chief Rahul Dravid was persuaded by the BCCI to take up the head coach?s role for India's men's senior team.



The BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has always emphasised having former cricketers in the system to help cricket in India grow at a much faster pace.?



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Further, the reports revealed that not only Sourav Ganguly, but Jay Shah, BCCI secretary and other few officials wanted Laxman to take the NCA charge following Dravid?s quit.



"Sourav and Jay both would love to have Laxman take up the NCA role. But yes, the final call obviously lies with the former India cricketer as he has a young family also. He is undoubtedly a front runner for the role and not to forget how he has been known to share a special bond with now coach Dravid. It will be the perfect combination to have those two work together towards taking Indian cricket forward. Nothing like having former cricketers coming on board to help produce the next generation of stars," the BCCI source had said.



As a part of the job, VVS Laxman has resigned from all his other media and broadcasting commitments. He will no longer be a part of any IPL franchise as a member of the support staff. Moreover, Laxman will have to stay in Bangalore for at least 200 days a year.



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VVS Laxman assumes charge of NCA, shares first day at the office

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Rohit Sharma and Jadeja at NCA Bangalore for a rehabilitation program: Injured senior opener batsman Rohit Sharma and celebrated all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja have begun their rehabilitation program at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) Bangalore. The two cricketers were ruled out of upcoming South Africa versus India test series.



Rohit recently sustained a hamstring injury during his practice at the BKC while all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was ruled out due to a forearm injury. He sustained the blow during India vs New Zealand first test match at Kanpur.



The two Indian players were seen with India's U19 captain Yash Dhull at the NCA. Dhull also uploaded a few pictures of him with two senior cricketers on social media.&nbsp;



India?s U19 team is currently camping at the NCA Bangalore before the upcoming Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), starting December 23.



Rohit Sharma, who was named Virat Kohli?s successor in the white-ball format, was all set to travel to South Africa for three test matches and three ODIs, however, an unfortunate injury has kept his participation doubtful. He is also named team India?s new Test match vice-captain replacing Ajinkya Rahane.



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The reports suggest that Rohit Sharma will take anywhere around three to four weeks of time to recuperate completely and get back to his normal fitness. With this time frame, Rohit can get fit for the ODI series which will be his first ODI series as team India's full-time captain.



The BCCI has roped in India ?A? captain Priyank Panchal as Rohit Sharma?s cover for the test series against South Africa, starting December 26.



Meanwhile, all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja is expected to take longer than usual to recover from his injury. If the reports are to be believed, Jadeja is probable to make his comeback during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 in India.



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Rohit Sharma and Jadeja at NCA Bangalore for a rehabilitation program

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Virat Kohli requests photographers not to take his daughter?s pictures as he leaves for South Africa: In what can be called a cute incident, the red-ball Indian captain Virat Kohli asks the photographers not to take his daughter Vamika?s photographs. The incident happed as team India was getting set to board a flight to South Africa.



Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma have been particular about keeping their daughter?s life secret. The two have decided not to expose her to the media or even celebrity photographers.



In the video down below, you can see Virat Kohli asking the photographers to not take images of his daughter. ?Baby ka photo mat lena? is what Virat Kohli said as he stepped down from the bus to which cameramen agreed.



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Virat was accompanied by his wife Anushka Sharma and his Indian test teammates for the South Africa tour which will begin on December 26.



The BCCI recently axed Virat Kohli from team India?s ODI captaincy and named Rohit Sharma as India?s new limited-overs captain.?



?The All-India Senior Selection Committee also decided to name Mr Rohit Sharma as the Captain of the ODI &amp; T20I teams going forward,? read the tweet from the official Twitter handle of the BCCI.



Rohit is also named as team India?s Test vice-captain, but the cricketer has been ruled out of the three matches test series owing to his hamstring injury. Rohit?s participation in the ODI series is also not confirmed as he is likely to take anywhere around three to four weeks of time to recover.



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<h2>Rohit Sharma at NCA giving pep talk to U19 players:</h2>



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The new Indian captain is currently at NCA for his rehab program. Team India?s U19 team is also present at the NCA Bangalore. The team is getting ready to fly to the UAE for the upcoming U19 Asia Cup.



Rohit Sharma was seen giving pep talks to the young Indian cricketers ahead of their big assignment of the Asia Cup in UAE.



The BCCI posted pictures of Rohit Sharma delivering a few words of encouragement for the youngsters.



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India tour of South Africa: Virat Kohli requests photographers not to take his daughter?s pictures as he leaves for South Africa

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Rohit Sharma cleared Preliminary Fitness Test, likely to be added to ODI squad for South Africa: In what comes as delightful news for the Indian cricket fans, opener batsman Rohit Sharma has successfully cleared the preliminary fitness test conducted at the National Cricket Academy. Sharma, who has been appointed India?s new white-ball captain, missed the red ball series against South Africa owing to his hamstring injury.



As per the reports of InsideSports, Rohit has passed the initial fitness test and will undergo another round of tests very soon following which the decision will be derived whether he will be available for the ODI series against South Africa or not.



Sharma was named team India?s new white ball leader replacing Virat Kohli. Moreover, he was elevated to the role of team India?s red-ball vice-captain by the BCCI recently.



?Rohit seems to be fit,? said a close source to the development.



He further added that the NCA officials are not in any kind of rush to mark Rohit fit or unfit.



?He was recovering well and cleared the preliminary fitness test. He is still at the NCA and will undergo a final test likely tomorrow. We don?t want to rush things. We will take a call based on the test,? the source added.



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<h2>Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja also at NCA</h2>



Besides Rohit Sharma all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel are also in NCA to regain their fitness. The selectors will also take a call on the other two aforementioned players after conducting their fitness test.



?Axar and Ravindra haven?t completely recovered and are undergoing recovery sessions at NCA. Call on their inclusion will be a last-minute call subject to a fitness test. Again, we don?t want to rush things as we have important series coming up. Also, in South Africa, spinners will play limited roles,? he added.



The reports say that Ravindra Jadeja has sustained a ligament tear while Axar Patel has a stress fracture. Both the players were part of the recently concluded India vs New Zealand 2 matches test series.



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Rohit Sharma cleared Preliminary Fitness Test, likely to be added to ODI squad for South Africa

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Rohit Sharma advised cutting weight by 5-6 KG to reduce stress on hamstring and knee: Team India?s new white ball skipper Rohit Sharma has been advised to cut down on his body weight by around 5-6 KG by the National Cricket Academy (NCA) experts. The cricketer has responded to the advice pretty quickly and has begun his fitness regime to get in better shape.



Sharma missed the ongoing India tour of South Africa due to his hamstring injury. The cricketer sustained the injury a few days prior to India?s departure to South Africa. He couldn?t pose himself fit for the ODI series as well.



Moreover, Rohit had to miss a couple of games in the IPL 2021 and the Australia series due to his hamstring injury which has bothered the cricketer often.



The trainers at the NCA have put up a solid training program for India?s white-ball skipper to regain his fitness and reduce excess weight from his hamstring and knee. He is currently at the NCA and is undergoing rigorous training with the plans put forth for him.



Recently, Shikhar Dhawan posted a picture on his social media with Rohit Sharma and Bhuvneshwar Kumar in which the white ball skipper looked in a good shape.



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Apart from Sharma, Dhawan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson were also seen in the NCA.



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Jadeja sustained a left-arm injury during recent India vs New Zealand test series. He is also completely ruled out of the South Africa tour while Axar Patel is also not fit.



It must be noted that in Rohit?s absence, KL Rahul has been handed over the reins of team India. Rahul will lead India in the three-match ODI series against South Africa.



Interestingly, Rahul also debuted with Test Captaincy during the 2nd Test Match against South Africa as Virat Kohli was ruled out of the match due to an upper back spasm.



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Rohit Sharma advised to cut weight by 5-6 KG to reduce stress on hamstring and knee

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IND vs ENG 3rd T20I: After the Chennai setback, a much better performance by England tonight kept them alive in the five-match T20I series. England won the third T20I by 26 runs. The scoreline now stands 2-1 in favor of India with a couple of T20Is remaining. 
India were in a strong position after the first innings, with a brilliant bowling performance putting them on top. However, England executed their plans well in the second innings and managed to defend the total comfortably in the end, tightening their grip as the match progressed. Despite India’s early promise, the pressure mounted, and the top order’s failure ultimately proved costly, leaving them with too much to do. 
<h2>IND vs ENG 3rd T20I Match Summary</h2>
For the third time in a row, India won the toss and chose to field first. Captain Surya seemed pleased with the decision, inviting England to set a target. India made a notable change to their lineup, giving Arshdeep Singh a well-deserved rest and marking the much-anticipated return of Mohammed Shami to international cricket after a gap of approximately 15 months. On the other hand, England decided to stick with their tried-and-tested playing XI, showing confidence in their unchanged squad.
INDIA Playing11: Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Dhruv Jurel, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy
ENGLAND Playing11: Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler(c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith(w), Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
<h2>ENGLAND's Innings- 171/9 (20)</h2>
England's innings got off to a rocky start as Philip Salt fell early in the second over, caught by Abhishek Sharma off Hardik Pandya's bowling for just 5 runs. However, Ben Duckett and Jos Buttler steadied the innings, forming a vital partnership. Duckett was the aggressor, smashing 51 off 28 balls with 7 fours and 2 sixes, while Buttler contributed 24 off 22 balls. 
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But India struck back quickly in the 9th over when Varun Chakravarthy dismissed Buttler with a brilliant delivery, and just one over later, Axar Patel removed Duckett to put England under pressure at the halfway mark. Another impressive bowling performance by India saw them restrict England to an ordinary total on a really good batting surface. 
Post the drinks break, Harry Brook's struggle against Indian conditions continued as Ravi Bishnoi bowled him for 8. Jamie Smith tried to counter-attack but fell to Varun Chakravarthy after 6 off 4 balls. Varun was unstoppable, claiming Jamie Overton for a golden duck on the very next delivery, and later dismissing Brydon Carse and Jofra Archer, completing a sensational five-wicket haul.
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Liam Livingstone fought valiantly with a blazing 43 off 24 balls, smashing 5 sixes, but Hardik Pandya removed him in the 18th over. England's lower order couldn't offer much resistance, with Adil Rashid (10*) and Mark Wood (10*) managing to push the total to 171/9 in 20 overs. But was it enough to salvage the game? 
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<h2>India's Innings- 145/9 (20)</h2>
On a pitch tailor-made for batting, the target looked well within reach for India's deep and dynamic lineup. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma opened the chase, with Abhishek wasting no time making a statement. Facing Mark Wood’s thunderbolts clocking 145+ kmph, Abhishek unleashed a flurry of authoritative strokes in the second over, shifting the momentum firmly in India’s favor from the get-go.
However, Samson’s struggles against short-pitched deliveries continued, as he fell early to England’s fiery pace attack—his vulnerability to sharp bouncers now becoming an open secret. Abhishek kept the pressure on, racing to 24 off 14 before losing his wicket just as he seemed set for a big score. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav looked in sublime touch but fell victim to Mark Wood’s raw pace, leaving India three down at 51 by the end of the powerplay. The chase was off to a rollercoaster start, with plenty of drama already packed into the opening six overs.
The pressure mounted as the last-match hero, Tilak Varma, walked in but couldn’t replicate his heroics. He fell to a sharp, spinning beauty from Adil Rashid, undone by the turn and guile of the experienced leggie. By the halfway mark, India were wobbling at 78/4, with the chase suddenly looking far more challenging than it did at the start.
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The chase was far from over, but with 94 runs still required off 60 balls, India needed something special. Hardik Pandya and Washington Sundar were tasked with bringing the game back on track. While Hardik remained calm, Sundar struggled to find his rhythm. He consumed valuable deliveries but couldn’t get the scoreboard ticking, eventually falling for just 6 off 15 balls, adding to India’s mounting pressure.
Axar Patel came in next, playing a quiet supporting role, but with India needing more than just steady contributions, the situation grew dire. With 72 runs still required off the final five overs, it was clear that only an explosive finish could keep India in the hunt. Hardik pushed the limits but only to reduce the defeat margins. The asking rate was growing and he didn't have any choice but the go aerial every ball and lost his wicket in the process.
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India lost the match by 26 runs despite a brilliant bowling performance. The batting let them down and especially the efforts from the top order were questionable. Nevertheless, the series is still alive with a scoreline of 2-1 and the teams will now head to PUNE for the fourth T20I of the series.
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India fell short by 26 runs despite a brilliant bowling performance. The top order's failure proved costly, leaving them chasing a challenging target. The series remains alive with a 2-1 scoreline.

India's bowlers excelled, but the batting faltered as they fell 26 runs short. The series continues with England leading 2-1.

"England's Comeback" Varun's Fifer in Vain as England Clinches Rajkot T20I

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Jasprit Bumrah has been at the peak of his ability, and he has achieved unbelievable success since he made his comeback from the injury. Especially, his performance across all three formats in 2024 has helped him bag a major ICC award.
On Tuesday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed Indian ace pacer to be the winner of the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year at the ICC Awards 2024. This has marked another successful chapter in Bumrah's glorious career. He has been the best all-format bowler to play cricket in modern cricket. He played a major role in India winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
Bumrah finished 2024 with the most wickets across formats. He took 86 wickets in 21 matches across formats. With that, he also won the Player of the Tournament award in the T20 World Cup 2024, with 15 wickets at an incredible economy rate of 4.17. In Test cricket, Bumrah finished with 32 wickets in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at an average of 14.92 and a strike rate of 30.1.
The pacer also achieved the highest rating points in Test for an Indian, surpassing Ravichandran Ashwin's tally. Adding to that, he also won the ICC Test Player of the Year award and became only the third bowler to win these two ICC awards in the same year, after Mitchell Johnson and Ravichandran Ashwin.
<h2>List of Indians to win Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year</h2>
Travis Head, Joe Root, and Harry Brook were the other three nominated players for the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy. But Bumrah's excellence in all three formats landed him this major ICC award. With this, he became only the fifth Indian player to win the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year award.
Rahul Dravid was the first Indian to win this prestigious award, who won it in 2004. The second Indian to achieve this glory was Sachin Tendulkar in 2010. Ravichandran Ashwin was the first Indian bowler to win this award in 2016. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli bagged this award for two consecutive years in 2017 and 2018, respectively. Now, in 2024, Bumrah became the first Indian pacer to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year.
It won't be a wrong statement to say that Jasprit Bumrah is currently the most impactful performer across formats. Since his return from injury, he has won Player of the Series in South Africa and the Australia test series. He also became the first bowler to achieve no. 1 ranking in all three formats.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/sl-vs-aus-1st-test-dream11-prediction-dream11-team-probable-xi-head-to-head-pitch-preview-more/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SL vs AUS 1st Test Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team, Probable XI, Head-to-Head, Pitch Preview &amp; More</a>

Jasprit Bumrah defeated Joe Root, Harry Brook and Travis Head to win Sir Garfield Sobers Award 2024

Jasprit Bumrah becomes first Indian pacer to win Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year.

Jasprit Bumrah wins Sir Garfield Sobers Award 2024: Here's the complete list of Indians to win this prestigious Award

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After thrashing India 3-1 in the all-important Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. With that series win, Australia made it to their second success final of the World Test Championship. Now, they will play a two-match test series in Sri Lanka. It won't be easy, as the conditions in Sri Lanka will be totally different than those in Australia.
Adding to that, Australia have also rested a couple of their key players, including captain Pat Cummins. Steve Smith will have the onus to lead the visitors. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, are very strong opponent in their own conditions, and they will look to prove their home dominance. It will be a cracking game between two good teams.
SL vs AUS 1st Test Details
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Series: Australia tour of Sri Lanka 2025
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Match: Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test
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Date: January 29 (Tuesday)
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Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle
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Timing: 10 AM IST
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SL vs AUS 1st Test Pitch Report
Galle International Stadium is not an easy venue for the batters. It is very helpful for spinners, and the pitch is expected to deteriorate as the game goes on. The average first-inning score here is 369, which goes down to 159 in the fourth innings. It is not easy to chase here, and the toss will play a big role.
SL vs AUS: Weather Report
According to the weather forecast, there will be 50-60 percent chances of rain for the first three days of the game. The temperature during scheduled days is likely to be a maximum of 28° C with an average wind speed of 15 km/h.
SL vs AUS Head-to-Head Test
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<li>Total Matches: 33</li>
<li>Sri Lanka: 05</li>
<li>Australia: 20</li>
<li>No Result: 08</li>
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SL vs AUS 1st Test Live Streaming Details
The live telecast of the first test between Sri Lanka and Australia will be available on Sony Sports networks. Fans can also enjoy the live streaming on the Sony LIV app or website.
SL vs AUS 1st Test Possible XIs 
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kamindu Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Kusal Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando
Australia: Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Alex Carey (wk), Beau Webster, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Scott Boland
SL vs AUS: Dream11 Team
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<li>Wicket-keepers: Kusal Mendis, Alex Carey</li>
<li>Batter: Steve Smith</li>
<li>All-rounders: Travis Head, Beau Webster, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva</li>
<li>Bowlers: Prabath Jayasuriya, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Asitha Fernando</li>
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**These predictions are made by our writers, which can go wrong. We ask you to compare the teams and pick the best set of players to do well.
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Sri Lanka will take on Australia in first test on Wednesday at 10 AM at Galle International Stadium.

The first test between Sri Lanka and Australia will begin at 10 AM IST on Wednesday at the Galle International Stadium, Galle.

SL vs AUS 1st Test Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team, Probable XI, Head-to-Head, Pitch Preview & More

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The Pakistan Cricket Team has kept many waiting ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because the Mohammad Rizwan-led side has yet to name the squad for the tournament, while the rest of the teams have already announced the team for the event. 
Amid all the fuss, a report in Pakistan media has revealed that the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Mohammad Rizwan will be captaining the team, while Fakhar Zaman, who was nowhere near the scenes, also has been included in the team for the event. 
As per the reports, there is no place for Saim Ayub due to the injury he sustained during the Test series against South Africa. The batting department will be boosted by Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Tayyab Tahir, Kamran Ghulam and Saud Shakeel. 
Salman Agha, along with Aamer Jamal, are the two all-rounders that Pakistan reportedly has picked for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Youngsters in Khushdil Shah and Usman Khan also have made the cut into the team for the eight-nation tournament. 
The fast bowling department comprises Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf. However, there is expected to be a tussle between the fourth pacer in Abbas Afridi and Hasnain Khan. The official confirmation will be soon made by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). 
<h2>Pakistan squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 </h2>
Here's the Pakistan squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (as per Au Rangzab Younis) 
Mohammad Rizwan (C), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Tayyab Tahir, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Khan,  Aamir Jamal, and Abbas Afridi/Hasnain. 
Pakistan are the defending champions of the ICC Champions Trophy after they defeated India in the final of the 2017 edition. The 2025 edition of the tournament is all set to take place from 19th February, with Pakistan playing the opening match of the tournament with New Zealand.

The Pakistan Cricket Team has kept many waiting ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 202

Pakistan are the defending champions of the ICC Champions Trophy after they defeated India in the final of the 2017 edition.

Shocking! Pakistan's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 gets revealed without an official announcement

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We are just hours away from the start of the highly anticipated clash between India and England. These two teams will take on each other in the third T20I of the series at 7 PM on Tuesday, which is slated to take place at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.
Team India are leading the series 2-0, and they will be eyeing making it three out of three. England need a strong performance which can help them to bounce back in the series. Both matches have been dominated by the Indian spinners, as Varun Chakravarthy and Co. have not let the English batters get away with anything.
The English pacers have also done well in both matches and troubled the Indian batters. But not much talk has been regarding India's opening bowler, Arshdeep Singh. The left-arm pacer has been in the form of his life and has given India early breakthroughs in both games in his first over. He is just a couple of wickets away from making history.
<h2>Arshdeep Singh needs two wickets to surpass Haris Rauf and achieve a World Record</h2>
Arshdeep Singh has been India's premier bowler in T20I cricket and took the most wickets in the T20 World Cup 2024. For his consistent performances in 2024, the left-arm pacer recently won the "ICC T20I Player of the Year" award as well. He is now on the verge of achieving another remarkable feat. Since making his T20I debut in 2022, Arshdeep has been performing for India in different conditions.
He has played 62 T20Is and taken 98 wickets at a strike rate of 13.1 with a best of 4/9. He is currently the leading wicket-taker for India in this format. Arshdeep has taken three wickets in the first two games and needs two more wickets to become the first Indian pacer with 100 T20I wickets.
Not just this; if he takes two wickets in the coming game on Tuesday, he will also become the fastest pacer to take 100 wickets in T20 internationals. Currently, Pakistan's Haris Rauf holds this record, having completed 100 wickets in 71 T20Is. Arshdeep has 8 more games to break that record, which looks very possible.
That means, after winning the "ICC T20I Player of 2024," Arshdeep can add this world record to his name. Meanwhile, he will be the third-fastest overall to reach 100 T20I wickets if he does it on Tuesday. Rashid Khan (53), Sandeep Lamichhane (54), and Wanindu Hasaranga (63) are in the top three, and Arshdeep has played 62 T20Is so far.
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Arshdeep Singh won the "ICC T20I Player of the Year" Award for 2024.

Arshdeep Singh is the leading wicket-taker for India in the T20 internationals. He has taken three wickets in the first two T20Is in the ongoing series.