New Zealand Squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2021: NZC announces its 16 men squad for the World Cup 2021.



The New Zealand Cricket Board (NZC) has unveiled its 16 men, strong squad, for the upcoming showpiece event of the ICC, two months prior to the start of the tournament. The ICC T20 World Cup 2021 is scheduled to be staged in the UAE and Oman, starting October 17.



Along with the T20 World Cup 2021, NZC has also announced its squads for the upcoming limited-overs tour of Pakistan and Bangladesh.



The New Zealand squad for the T20 World Cup 2021 will be led by skipper Kane Williamson and his T20I deputy Tim Southee.&nbsp;



Three frontline spinners in Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, and Todd Astle have been included in the squad while Mark Chapman and Glenn Phillips are kept as the backups.



The department of pacers will be spearheaded by Tim Southee and consists of Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson and Kyle Jamieson. Two genuine all-rounders have been picked in Jimmy Neesham and Daryl Mitchell by the New Zealand Cricket Board.



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Wicketkeeper Tim Siefert will keep the duties behind the stumps for the kiwis while Devon Conway and Martin Guptil have been picked up as the top order batsman along with skipper Kane Williamson.



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<h2>Complete New Zealand Squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2021:</h2>



Kane Williamson ?, Todd Astle, Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill, Kyle Jamieson, Devon Conway, Tim Seifert (wk), Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Adam Milne* (injury cover).



<h2>New Zealand Squad for Pakistan ODIs and Bangladesh T20Is:</h2>



Tom Latham (c) (wk), Scott Kuggeleijn, Tom Blundell (wk), Doug Bracewell, Finn Allen,&nbsp; Colin de Grandhomme, Ben Sears (T20 only), Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry (ODI only), Cole McConchie, Henry Nicholls, Ajaz Patel, Hamish Bennett, Rachin Ravindra, Blair Tickner, Will Young.



<h2>New Zealand?s squad for Pakistan T20Is</h2>



Tom Latham (c) (wk), Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Todd Astle, Colin de Grandhomme, Hamish Bennett, Martin Guptill, Tom Blundell (wk), Matt Henry, Ajaz Patel, Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears, Blair Tickner, Mark Chapman,&nbsp; Will Young.



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New Zealand Squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2021: NZC announces its 16 men squad for the World Cup 2021

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SWOT analysis of New Zealand: The New Zealand cricket team after winning the inaugural edition of the ICC World Test Championship will look at getting their hands-on on the adored ICC T20 World Cup title. The kiwis had piped out the flamboyant Indian side in the final of the World Test Championship final to win their first-ever ICC title.



New Zealand Cricket Board (NZC) has also revealed its squad for the T20 World Cup which includes the likes of Kane Williamson, Martin Guptil, Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Mitchell Santner and a few others.



Complete New Zealand Squad for T20 World Cup 2021: ?Kane Williamson (c) - Jimmy Neesham - Trent Boult - Devon Conway - Lockie Ferguson - Martin Guptill - Kyle Jamieson - Daryl Mitchell - Todd Astle - Glenn Phillips - Mitchell Santner - Tim Seifert (wk) - Mark Chapman - Ish Sodhi - Tim Southee - Adam Milne* (injury cover).



This article will take you through the SWOT (Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis of the Kiwis for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2021.



<h2>SWOT analysis of New Zealand Squad for the T20 World Cup 2021:</h2>



<h2>Strength:</h2>



The presence of Kane Williamson in the squad as a skipper will be the biggest advantage for the Kiwis. Williamson is New Zealand?s all-format skipper and has done invariably well to bind the players together to bring out the best. A strong leader who is calm, composed and takes sensible decisions even in heated situations is a boon for a team.&nbsp;



The New players in the squad like Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Glenn Phillips and a few others are in a good form lately which is also an advantage. Conway has been phenomenal in recent times. He was successful in test cricket and continued his sublime form in the limited-overs format as well.



<h2>Weaknesses:</h2>



As per most of the experts, New Zealand doesn't have a daunting all-rounder who can overturn the situation in just a matter of few minutes. Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham and Mark Chapman are the three all-rounders that are named in the World Cup squad, however, none of them has a strong image of being an all-rounder unlike Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Glenn Maxwell.



It would be a surprise and an eye-opener for all if these aforementioned three manages to make something happen so quickly in a match.&nbsp;



Kyle Jamieson is another all-rounder who has experienced good success in the longest format but hasn?t got much in the limited-overs cricket. Moreover, he is a bowling all-rounder.



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<h2>Opportunities:</h2>



When there are a few negatives in the team, automatically there comes the opportunity to rise and shine. New Zealand has been underdogs in all the three ICC formats earlier but they have managed to remove the tag from ODI?s and Test. The tag in the shortest format is still one of their concerns.



Building upon the confidence gained by the clinical win in the WTC final against India, the Kiwis can put up a strong statement in the T20Is as well.&nbsp;



Moreover, New Zealand is placed in Group 2 alongside India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and the two top teams of Round one. Group 2 is deemed pretty safe when compared with Group 1 which is reckoned as the Group of death.



There is also an opportunity for New Zealand all-rounders to make a name for themselves in World Cricket. A couple of blistering performances from the cricketers will send a strong statement to the fans and the opposition.



<h2>Threats:</h2>



New Zealand doesn't have a very broad talent pool and which is a concern for the cricket board. An injury to a player will cause chaos for the rest of the group as they won?t be able to get a replacement who is of the same calibre. like for like replacement for them will be very hard to fetch, unlike India where the talent pool is immense.



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SWOT analysis of New Zealand Squad for the T20 World Cup 2021

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India tour of New Zealand for three ODI?s postponed until 2022.



New Zealand vs India: India?s New Zealand tour of 2021 for the three matches One Day International (ODI) series has been postponed, confirmed New Zealand Cricket (NZC) spokesperson, owing to choke-a-block schedule and covid restrictions of the hosts.



As per the schedule released by ICC in its Future Tour Programme (FTP), the Men in Blue were supposed to travel to New Zealand for an ODI series which was apparently also the part of ODI World Cup Super League 2023.?



However, the recent development from the two cricket boards confirms that the tour has now been postponed and will be held after the completion of next year?s T20 World Cup, which is slated to be held in Australia. BCCI and NZC will release the finalised dates for the postponed tour later once both the counterparts schedules a meet.



With this, the Kiwis will, now, only host South Africa, Bangladesh and Netherlands following the T20 World Cup 2021. Thereafter the country is also scheduled to host the Women?s World Cup, starting March 4.



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<h2>New Zealand Men's Jam-packed Schedule:</h2>



New Zealand has a packed schedule as of now. The team is playing against Pakistan in a limited-overs series after which they will participate in the IPL 2021 phase 2. The completion of the cash-rich Indian league will lead to the beginning of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 in the UAE.



New Zealand will then tour India for two-Test matches and three T20Is after summing up the World Cup campaign. The Kiwi players will return home somewhere during December after a long stretch of cricketing action. A mandatory 14 days quarantine is also allocated for the entering people in New Zealand which makes it even tougher for the players.



?We?ve got to be mindful of players coming back from a long winter and we?ve got to give them time at home as well,? David White, the NZC chief executive, had previously told Stuff.



Amid the covid pandemic, mental health has been under the scanner of several experts and the cricket board wants their cricketers to be sane. The players have become more vocal about their mental well-being than ever.



Recently, England all-rounder Ben Stokes announced his indefinite break from all forms of cricket to be mentally fit. THe cricketer got support from all around the world and is still serving his break.



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India tour of New Zealand for three ODI?s postponed until 2022

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Australia and England tour of Pakistan in jeopardy after New Zealand series called off.



In a major disappointment for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), New Zealand vs Pakistan limited-overs series got called-off minutes before the toss of the 1st ODI at Rawalpindi. The visitors abruptly cancelled the series and decided to head back to New Zealand citing security threats to the players and other members.



According to the statement released by the visitors, the New Zealand government informed the team of possible security threats owing to their intelligence reports.



"Following an escalation in the New Zealand Government threat levels for Pakistan and advice from NZC security advisors on the ground, it has been decided the Blackcaps will not continue with the tour. Arrangements are now being made for the team's departure," a board release from New Zealand stated.



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The entire tour has now been called off with Pakistan cricketers getting stranded once again in the middle of the sea due to the poor track record of Pakistan as a state in the matter of terrorism.&nbsp;



Hours after the development from New Zealand Cricket Board, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket Australia (CA) came into action as the two boards have their respective tours lined up in Pakistan in the coming months.



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The ECB informed that the cricket board will take its call anytime in the next 48 hours according to the actual ground reports. England will travel to Pakistan in October for two T20I matches.



"We're aware of New Zealand's decision to pull out of the Pakistan tour due to a security alert," an ECB spokesperson said to ESPNcricinfo.



"We are liaising with our security team who are on the ground in Pakistan to fully understand the situation. The ECB Board will then decide in the next 24-48 hours whether our planned tour should proceed."



The call-off of the New Zealand series will be a huge setback for the hosts as Pakistan looked rooted in reviving their country?s image as a cricket playing nation. The country lost its status back in 2009 when major cricket teams started avoiding Pakistan visits for test tours. Several short cricketing events have been organised since then, however, a big event like a big test tour is yet to come.



After the tour of England, West Indies and Australia are also scheduled to travel to Pakistan for their respective tours. 



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Australia and England tour of Pakistan in jeopardy after New Zealand series called off

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BCCI has nothing to do with PCB and its tour cancellation: BCCI Official.



The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has once again taken a big blow after the recent Pakistan tour snub from England and New Zealand. The cricket board was anticipating the massive tours, a big success for the people of Pakistan and the cricket board, however, security threats and intelligence reports were all it took for the kiwis and England to withdraw from the tours.



The newly-appointed PCB chief Ramiz Raja along with other Pakistan cricket fraternity has shown their frustration and resentment towards the two visiting teams for the withdrawal. A section of ministers and former cricketers have even targetted the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to manipulate things with other overseas boards and making their active contribution in the tour cancellation.



Refuting all the theories cooked by the PCB, a senior BCCI official has taken a dig at the Pakistan Cricket Board saying, ?BCCI have no time to indulge in such activities.?



"We wish Ramiz Raja good luck and hope that Pakistan cricket reaches new heights under him. We want to clear one thing that the BCCI has no role in the cancellation of England and New Zealand tours to Pakistan.?



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Ramiz Raja also targeted the Australian cricketers who have been actively participating in the Indian Premier League. According to Raja, the Aussies have changed their natural aggressive nature of playing against India just for the sake of money they earn during the IPL.



"We don?t have time for all this?And also, I don?t know why some ex-Pakistan players are cursing the IPL (Indian Premier League) for no reason? I read somewhere that Raja said that the Aussie players have even changed their DNA for the sake of the money they make by playing in the IPL. He accused Aussies of playing happily against India without their usual aggressive approach.



The BCCI official added that the Indian board understand that PCB is not happy with the tour snub from England and New Zealand and their disappointment is instinctive. However, there is no need to drag the IPL into every matter you face.



?Now from where the IPL came here? What kind of frustration is that? We understand that you are feeling bad but there is no need to drag India everywhere.? said the BCCI official.



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BCCI has nothing to do with PCB and its tour cancellation: BCCI Official

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New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson ruled out of T20 World Cup 2021.



T20 World Cup 2021: New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2021 due to a calf muscle tear, the country?s cricket board said in a statement on Tuesday.



The 30-years old speedster complaint of tightness in his right calf muscle following net sessions ahead of New Zealand?s opening fixture against Pakistan on Tuesday. The MRI scans further revealed a grade 2 tear in the calf of Lockie Ferguson, which would rule the pacer out of cricket for at least four weeks.



Adam Milne will come in as the replacement for Lockie Ferguson in New Zealand?s T20 World Cup squad following the approval of ICC?s technical committee.



?It?s a real shame for Lockie to have this happen on the eve of the tournament and the entire team is really feeling for him right now,? coach Gary Stead said.



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?He?s a massive part of our T20 side and has been in such good form - so to lose him at this time is a blow.



?However, we are fortunate to have a like for like replacement in the form of Adam who has been with the squad training for the past two weeks."



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New Zealand is scheduled to play all five T20 World Cup matches in the next 13 days. The side is currently playing against Pakistan in its opening match in Sharjah Cricket Stadium.



<h2>New Zealand's T20 World Cup 2021 Schedule:</h2>



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Oct 31, Sun - India vs New Zealand - Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai



Nov 03, Wed - New Zealand vs Scotland - Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai



Nov 05, Fri - New Zealand vs Namibia - Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah



Nov 07, Sun - New Zealand vs Afghanistan - Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
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T20 World Cup 2021: New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson ruled out of T20 World Cup 2021

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New Zealand announce its T20I and Test squad for the India tour in Nov-Dec.



New Zealand tour of India: The New Zealand Cricket (NZC) Board on Thursday announced its limited-overs and test squad for the India tour. The Kiwis are set to play three T20Is and two test matches against India during November-December.



Ace pacer Trent Boult and all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme have made themselves unavailable for the two matches test series against India following the packed international calendar of the kiwis.



?Trent has already spent the best part of 60 days in hard-managed isolation this year, while Colin had been on the road since May until recently returning home from Pakistan. From talking to both players it was clear the best option for them was to be left out of this Test tour and for them to instead focus on being ready for the New Zealand home summer," said New Zealand coach Gary Stead in a statement.



India and New Zealand will lock horns for the first fixture on November 17 for a T20I match. The two sides will then face each other in two matches test series beginning November 25.



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Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson is available for all the matches against India along with Devon Conway, Tim Southee and Kyle Jamieson.



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<h2>New Zealand Squad for T20Is and Test for India tour:</h2>



NZ squad for T20Is: Kane Williamson (captain), Todd Astle, Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi and Tim Southee



NZ squad for Tests: Kane Williamson (captain), Tom Blundell (wicketkeeper), Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Will Somerville, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner and Will Young



<h2>New Zealand tour of India, 2021 Schedule:</h2>



November 17 ? 1st T20I ? Jaipur



November 19 ? 2nd T20I ? Ranchi



November 21 ? 3rd T20I ? Kolkata



November 25-29 ? 1st Test ? Kanpur



December 03-07 ? 2nd Test ? Mumbai



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New Zealand tour of India: New Zealand announce its T20I and Test squad for the India tour in Nov-Dec

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NZC ropes in Daryl Mitchell as a replacement for injured Devon Conway.



India vs New Zealand: The New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Saturday drafted in batsman Daryl Mitchell as a replacement for injured wicketkeeper-batsman Devon Conway for the India test series. 



Conway, who seemed to be going through a purple patch in his cricketing life, was unfortunately ruled out of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 final and for the entire India tour with his self-inflicted hand injury. Out of frustration of getting dismissed against England before chasing down the total in 1st semi-final, Conway thumped his bat which turned out to be a bizarre incident.



The stumper batsman was later revealed to have suffered a fracture in his right hand, more specifically, a break to his right-hand fifth Metacarpal.



"It's a shame for Devon to miss out on the first series of the new World Test Championship cycle, but it also offers up an opportunity for someone else," New Zealand coach Gary Stead said. "Daryl's versatility means he can cover a lot of batting positions and he's certainly got plenty of confidence at the moment.



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"He's proven he can perform in Test cricket and I know he's excited to rejoin the Test group."



Mitchell has featured in five test matches for New Zealand since making his longest format debut in 2019. He has scored a century in test cricket against Pakistan in Christchurch.



As per the reports available, Conway's fair chance to make a comeback will be in January against Bangladesh. The freak self-inflicted injury is likely to take at least four to five weeks time to recuperate well.



New Zealand will face Australia in today?s ICC T20 World Cup 2021 final match in Dubai International Stadium. Though the equations for both the neighbours are equally poised, the injury to Devon Conway may create a chance for the Aussies to take a lead.



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India vs New Zealand: NZC ropes in Daryl Mitchell as a replacement for injured Devon Conway

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Kane Williamson opts out of the T20I series against India, focus on Test.



India vs New Zealand: The touring team captain Kane Williamson has opted to let go of the upcoming T20I series against India as he is looking forward to focusing on the test series. New Zealand has announced experienced pacer Tim Southee to be the stand-in skipper of the side.



The 15-men strong kiwi squad has arrived in Jaipur, where the first T20I between India and New Zealand is scheduled.&nbsp;



Following the three matches T20I series, the focus of the two clashing sides will shift to the red ball fixtures. India and New Zealand are scheduled to play two test matches scheduled in Kanpur and Mumbai respectively.



?Kane Williamson will miss this week?s three-game T20 series against India as he prioritises preparing for the Test series starting on November 25 in Kanpur. #INDvNZ,? wrote New Zealand Cricket (NZC) in a statement.



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Ace pacer Trent Boult is has asked for rest for the Test series, however, he will be available for the T20I series.&nbsp;



In encouraging news for the kiwis, pacer Lokie Ferguson is likely to recuperate on time and is deemed available for the T20I series.



New Zealand's T20 squad for India: Todd Astle, Adam Milne, Mark Chapman, Martin Guptill, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Tim Seifert (wk), Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Kane Williamson



New Zealand's Test squad for India: Kane Williamson (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, Will Somerville, Henry Nicholls, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, Will Young



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India vs New Zealand: Kane Williamson opts out of T20I series against India, focus on Test

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Ross Taylor announce his retirement from international cricket: New Zealand?s batting mainstay Ross Taylor took the entire cricket fraternity on their toes as he announce his international retirement. The Kiwi took to his social media handles to announce his international retirement after the end of New Zealand?s home summer.



Taylor, who has amassed 18,074 runs throughout his international career, will appear in his last test match against Bangladesh in January 2022 while his final assignment will be the ODI series against Australia and The Netherlands.



Reckoned as one of the best batsmen in the world, Ross Taylor played his part in the ICC World Test Championship final against India as well. The cricketer stitched a strong partnership with kiwi test skipper Kane Williamson. Both of them ensured New Zealand?s success with the bat in the final of the inaugural championship.



?Today I?m announcing my retirement from international cricket at the conclusion of the home summer, two more Tests against Bangladesh, and six ODI?s against Australia &amp; the Netherlands. Thank you for 17 years of incredible support. It?s been an honour to represent my country #234,? tweeted Ross Taylor.



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He further thanked his family and all the others who?ve supported him in his journey of 17 years. Taylor mentioned that he will use all his energy and focus for the New Zealand summer now.



?But all good things must come to an end and the timing feels right for me. I want to thank my family, friends and all those who have helped me get to this point. There?ll be plenty of time for more thank-yous and reflections later in the season ? but for now I want all my energy and focus to be on preparing and performing for the Black Caps this summer,? said Ross Taylor in a statement.



Ross Taylor aggregated a total of 7,584 runs in 110 test matches he appeared. He kept his average at 44.87 and smacked 19 tons and 35 half-centuries.?



In 233 One Day International Ross Taylor played, he mustered a massive 8,581 runs at an average of 48.20. The dashing cricketer has whacked 21 hundred and 51 fifties.



The kiwi also has a good record in the shortest format of cricket. Taylor has totalled 1,909 runs in the 102 T20I matches at an average of 26.15.



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Ross Taylor announce his retirement from international cricket

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IND vs ENG: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his playing XI for the first T20I against England. The match between the two teams is all set to take place on Wednesday (22nd January) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
India and England will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series. Both teams have a mixed combination of seniors and youngsters in the team, and with the way they have played of late, it's fair to say that it will be an exciting series to watch. 
Coming to the first T20I, Ravichandran Ashwin backed Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma to open the innings for the team. The duo has been doing a decent job together as an opener and would be hoping to carry on the same form in the upcoming first match. 
Sanju Samson was at his exceptional best in the T20Is last year as he slammed three tons. While on the other hand, Abhishek Sharma hasn't been able to maintain consistency. Hence the series will be extremely important for him with the bat. 
At No.3, Ravichandran Ashwin picked Tilak Varma. The left-hander oozed his class with the bat in the last series against South Africa. He batted at No.3 and slammed two back-to-back centuries. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav, as per Ashwin, will bat at No.4.
Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Axar Patel are the three all-rounders picked by Ravichandran Ashwin in his Indian XI for the first IND vs ENG T20I. They are expected to play a major role with the bat and ball. 
Rinku Singh also has been picked by Ravichandran Ashwin in his Indian XI for the first IND vs ENG team. He will be taking the role of finisher while there was no place for Ravi Bishnoi, who hard has put a foot wrong in his T20I career. Varun Chakravarthy will be there as per Ashwin. 
Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh are the two fast bowlers picked by Ravichandran Ashwin for the first IND vs ENG XI. Shami will be making his comeback to the team after a year, while Arshdeep will be keen to make an impact. 
<h2>IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin's Indian XI for the first T20I </h2>
Here's Ravichandran Ashwin's Indian XI for the first T20I 
Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami
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Ravichandran Ashwin names India XI for first IND vs ENG T20I {PC:X}

India and England will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series

IND vs ENG: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his playing XI for the first T20I against England.

IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin picks his Indian XI for the first T20I against England, no place for Ravi Bishnoi

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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.