New Zealand announce their Squad: All the teams participating in the T20 World Cup 2022 were supposed to announce their final squad for the tournament about a week ago but some teams missed the deadline. The list of teams that missed the deadline included a big name which was that of New Zealand. They had some final decisions to make even after the deadline and thus the Kiwis waited for the right moment. They have now finally completed all permutations and combinations and announced their squad just a few hours ago.?



New Zealand have never had the best squad in the world (on-paper) but when it comes to performances, they have always done well in International tournaments, especially in the last few years. They have reached the final of almost all of the last World Cups (2021 T20 World Cup, 2019 ODI World Cup, 2015 ODI World Cup) and are thus highly qualified to be called not only one of top 3 sides in the world performance-wise but also one of the favourites to win the 2022 T20 World Cup.&nbsp;



As the tournament is being played in Australia this season, New Zealand will have an advantage just like the host nation as the two countries are very closely situated and the pitch conditions of Australia and New Zealand are almost the same.&nbsp;



Let us first take a look at New Zealand?s squad first before commenting further about them.&nbsp;



New Zealand squad: Kane Williamson (C), Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Finn Allen, Trent Boult, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Bracewell_(cricketer)">Michael Bracewell</a>, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway (wk), Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill.?



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/09/Kane-Willaimson-min-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-94440" /><figcaption>Kane Williamson will be leading the New Zealand side in T20 World Cup 2022</figcaption></figure>



The bowling attack of Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson and Ish Sodhi, as we all know, is one of the best in International cricket. New Zealand have one of the most effective and well-rounded bowling attacks in the world and that is their biggest strength. They thus decided not to take any calculated risk in the upcoming T20 World Cup as well.&nbsp;



Apart from the addition of Finn Allen in the team, they have also kept the same faces in their batting lineup as they had a year ago. Daryl Mitchell, Devon Conway and Kane Williamson are three of the most responsible batters you can get in modern cricket and they are the most vital elements in this New Zealand batting lineup.&nbsp;



Overall, it is a squad which has a very high chance of lifting the T20 World Cup 2022 trophy.?



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New Zealand announce their T20 World Cup 2022 Squad - Finn Allen and Mark Chapman make the cut

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New Zealand Squad for ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, New Zealand Schedule: New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Monday (September 11) confirmed their 15-member squad to take part in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, scheduled to be held in India during October-November. The key highlight of the New Zealand squad is the return of ace speedster Trent Boult.



Trent Boult had rejected to take up the New Zealand central contract in order to get a more favourable playing schedule amidst a chaotic cricketing calendar. 



Along with Trent Boult, James Neesham is also not on the Black Caps central contract list, however, he has been named in the World Cup 2023 squad. Notably, Neesham was also part of the 2019 World Cup and played a key role in the final against England.



New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson fortunately makes his cut too in the squad after making a brisk recovery from a ruptured ACL earlier this year. Although Williamson has been named in the squad, but there are still concerns over his fitness.



For the spin bowling options, New Zealand have opted to stick with the services of Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra and Ish Sodhi. While Santner and Sodhi are the tried and tested pair, Rachin Ravindra has recently come into the picture.



Shockingly, the cricket board has overlooked Tim Siefert and Finn Allen. Moreover, Adam Milne has also not been picked in the squad due to his hamstring injury. The Black Caps have opted for a sole wicketkeeping option in Tom Latham. There is no backup wicketkeeper in the 15-man squad travelling to India.



?It?s always a special time to name a tournament team and I?d like to congratulate the 15 players selected today. It?s a great honour to represent your country at a World Cup," said New Zealand coach, Gary Stead. ?From Kane and Tim heading to their fourth tournament to the guys selected for the first time, it?s always a very exciting time.



Stead added that he had to make some tough calls during the process to pick the right mix of 15 players for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. 



"As with any squad named for an ICC tournament, there have been some tough calls and there will be some disappointed players. The key for us was finding the right balance for the squad and making sure we had our bases covered for what is going to be a very competitive tournament," he added.



Below is the New Zealand squad for ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, New Zealand Schedule for World Cup 2023:



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/09/New-Zealand-ODI-Squad.jpg" alt="Trent Boult returns as New Zealand announce squad for ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, New Zealand Schedule World Cup 2023" class="wp-image-118748" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">NZ vs BAN 2023: New Zealand squad</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New Zealand Squad for ICC Cricket World Cup 2023</h2>



Kane Williamson (c),?Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Trent Boult, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Lockie Ferguson, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mitch Santner, Ish Sodhi, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Southee, Will Young



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New Zealand Schedule for World Cup 2023</h2>



Kane Williamson-led New Zealand will lock horns against England in the tournament opener on October 5 in the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. 



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Match Details</td><td>Venue</td><td>Time (IST)</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>October 5</td><td>ENG vs NZ, 1st Match</td><td>Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad</td><td>2:00 PM</td></tr><tr><td>October 9</td><td>NZ vs NED, 6th Match</td><td>Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad</td><td>2:00 PM</td></tr><tr><td>October 13</td><td>NZ vs BAN, 11th Match</td><td>MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai</td><td>10:30 AM</td></tr><tr><td>October 18</td><td>NZ vs AFG, 16th Match</td><td>MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai</td><td>2:00 PM</td></tr><tr><td>October 22</td><td>IND vs NZ, 21st Match</td><td>Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala</td><td>2:00 PM</td></tr><tr><td>October 28</td><td>AUS vs NZ, 27th Match</td><td>Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala</td><td>10:30 AM</td></tr><tr><td>November 1</td><td>NZ vs SA, 32nd Match</td><td>Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune</td><td>2:00 PM</td></tr><tr><td>November 4</td><td>NZ vs PAK, 35th Match</td><td>M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru</td><td>10:30 AM</td></tr><tr><td>November 9</td><td>NZ vs SL, 41st Match</td><td>M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru</td><td>2:00 PM</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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Trent Boult returns as New Zealand announce squad for ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, New Zealand Schedule World Cup 2023

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ICC World Cup 2023: There is now just one night until the World Cup kicks off in India. The cricket competition will begin on October 5th. Teams from ten different nations have arrived in India to compete in the World Cup. This article will walk you through Cricket World Cup 2023 All-Teams Final Squad List.



Even though the tournament's participant list had already been made public, many players still had to withdraw for a variety of reasons. In such a case, the ICC retained September 28 as the deadline for selecting the team. Then, on Thursday, the ICC released the complete list of all the teams.



In place of injured all-rounder Axar Patel, India has named off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin to its 15-man squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup. On Thursday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) made this announcement.



Down below is the Cricket World Cup 2023 All-Teams Final Squad List.



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#afghanistan-squad">Afghanistan squad</a></li><li class=""><a href="#australia-squad">Australia squad</a></li><li class=""><a href="#bangladesh-squad">Bangladesh squad</a></li><li class=""><a href="#england-squad">England squad</a></li><li class=""><a href="#india-squad">India squad</a></li><li class=""><a href="#netherlands-squad">Netherlands squad</a></li><li class=""><a href="#new-zealand-squad">New Zealand squad</a></li><li class=""><a href="#pakistan-squad">Pakistan squad</a></li><li class=""><a href="#south-africa-squad">South Africa squad</a></li><li class=""><a href="#sri-lanka-squad">Sri Lanka squad</a></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="afghanistan-squad">Afghanistan squad</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/09/Afghanistan-Squad-2023.jpeg" alt="Afghanistan World Cup Squad: Naveen-ul-Haq returns, Shahidi to captain | ICC Men?s ODI World Cup 2023" class="wp-image-119498" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Afghanistan World Cup Squad</figcaption></figure>



Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Reyaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah Zurmati, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi Eisakhil, Ikram Ali Khil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad Lakanwal, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman Rahmani, Naveen ul Haq Murid.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="australia-squad">Australia squad</h2>



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Pat Cummins (c), David Warner, Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="bangladesh-squad">Bangladesh squad</h2>



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Shakib Al Hasan (c), Taskin Ahmed, Litton Kumer Das, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto (vc), Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="england-squad">England squad</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/09/England-World-Cup-2023-Squad.jpg" alt="World Cup 2023: England announce World Cup 2023 Squad, Jofra Archer, Jason Roy misses out" class="wp-image-119881" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">PA Photo/Getty Image</figcaption></figure>



Jos Buttler (c), Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Reece Topley, David Willey, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="india-squad">India squad</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/09/IND-World-Cup.jpg" alt="All Squads for ICC World Cup 2023 - Updated Player List for ICC Cricket World Cup 2023" class="wp-image-120332" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Team India | AFP/Getty Image</figcaption></figure>



Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ishan Kishan, Surya Kumar Yadav.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="netherlands-squad">Netherlands squad</h2>



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Scott Edwards (c), Vikram Singh, Max O'Dowd, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Paul van Meekeren, Colin Ackermann, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Ryan Klein, Wesley Barresi, Saqib Zulfiqar, Shariz Ahmad, Sybrand Engelbrecht.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="new-zealand-squad">New Zealand squad</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/09/New-Zealand-ODI-Squad.jpg" alt="NZ vs BAN 2023: New Zealand announces a strong 15-member Squad for the ODI series against Bangladesh | New Zealand Tour Bangladesh 2023" class="wp-image-118748" /></figure>



Kane Williamson (c), Mark Chapman, Trent Boult, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-squad">Pakistan squad</h2>



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Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="south-africa-squad">South Africa squad</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/09/South-Africa-Squad-1024x682.jpg" alt="Cricket World Cup 2023: South Africa Announces Strong 15-Members Squad for the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023" class="wp-image-119079" /></figure>



Temba Bavuma (c), Reeza Hendricks, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Lizaad Williams.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="sri-lanka-squad">Sri Lanka squad</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/08/Sri-Lanka-Cricket-Team-1-1200x895-1.jpg" alt="Sri Lanka Announced Strong 15-membered Squad for Asia Cup 2023. Check Out Sri Lanka Squad For Asia Cup" class="wp-image-118523" /></figure>



Dasun Shanaka (c), Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal Mendis (vc), Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka.



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Cricket World Cup 2023 All-Teams Final Squad List | ICC World Cup 2023

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ICC Champions Trophy: As the last date of Squad submission for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is approaching, New Zealand have announced a formidable 15-men squad for the ICC event. Kane Williamson's return and the Captain-appointment of Santner are the main highlights of the announcement. 
This much-anticipated tournament marks the Champions Trophy’s return to the cricketing calendar after an eight-year hiatus. This time, the event is set to take place in Pakistan and the UAE. 
<h2>New Zealand Squad for ICC Champions Trophy Announced</h2>
The squad was announced at an event held at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland. Excitement centered on the inclusion of three promising fast bowlers: Ben Sears, Will O'Rourke, and Nathan Smith. This will be the first ICC senior event for all three players, adding a fresh dimension to the Blackcaps’ campaign.
Ben Sears, a 26-year-old pacer, has been selected despite being uncapped in ODIs. Sears has represented New Zealand in Tests and T20Is, but a knee injury kept him sidelined for much of the year. He recently returned to competitive cricket in the Super Smash.
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Will O’Rourke, another promising fast bowler, has impressed in the early stages of his international career, particularly in Tests. Nathan Smith, known for his lower-order power-hitting and seam bowling, rounds out the trio of newcomers. Head coach Gary Stead lauded their inclusion, emphasizing the depth and talent they bring to the squad.
The squad also features a balance of youth and experience. Mitchell Santner will lead the team in his first ICC tournament as captain. Santner is supported by senior players Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, and Devon Conway. 
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Williamson and Conway, however, face tight scheduling challenges due to their commitments in the SA20 league. While Latham will take on wicketkeeping duties, Williamson’s vast experience will be crucial in anchoring the batting lineup.
New Zealand’s bowling unit looks formidable, with seasoned pacers Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson providing stability. Ferguson, however, will miss the preparatory tri-series in Pakistan due to his participation in the ILT20 playoffs. Jacob Duffy has been named as a reserve player in case Ferguson’s availability becomes an issue. The spin department is equally well-stocked, featuring Santner alongside all-rounders Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips, and Rachin Ravindra.
<h3>New Zealand Squad</h3>
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Mitchell Santner (C), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young
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The Blackcaps famously defeated India in Nairobi in 2000 to win the inaugural Champions Trophy, then called the ICC KnockOut Trophy. More recently, they have consistently performed in global events, reaching the semi-finals in four of their last five ICC tournaments.
New Zealand is grouped in Group A alongside hosts Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. Their campaign begins with the tournament opener against Pakistan in Karachi on February 19. Only the top two teams from each group will progress to the semi-finals, making every game crucial. 
The Blackcaps’ support staff includes batting coach Luke Ronchi, bowling coach Jacob Oram, and spin coach Rangana Herath, who brings valuable subcontinental expertise. As the countdown to February begins, the team looks to build momentum and deliver a performance worthy of their reputation as one of the world’s most consistent cricketing nations.
<h3>Tri-Series Between Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa</h3>
The road to the Champions Trophy begins with a tri-series involving Pakistan and South Africa, starting on February 8. This series will serve as a vital tune-up for the team, with matches against Pakistan and South Africa on February 8 and February 10, respectively, followed by a warm-up game against Afghanistan on February 16. 
Head coach Gary Stead stressed the importance of these games, given the tournament’s compact format. “The Champions Trophy requires teams to hit the ground running, and our preparations in the tri-series will be critical,” he said.
Stead expressed confidence in the squad’s ability to rise to the occasion. “We’re fortunate to have a mix of players with significant international and tournament experience. It’s a great opportunity for the newcomers to showcase their skills on the global stage,” he added.
READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-cricket-champions-trophy-2025-schedule-teams-fixtures-full-squads-time-table/">ICC Cricket Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule, Teams, Fixtures, Full Squads, &amp; Time Table</a>

New Zealand Squad For ICC Champions Trophy 2025

New Zealand announced a balanced 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, featuring fresh pacers Sears, O'Rourke, and Smith. Mitchell Santner leads, supported by seasoned players like Kane Williamson and Tom Latham.

New Zealand's 2025 Champions Trophy squad blends youth and experience, with Mitchell Santner captaining and exciting newcomers Sears, O'Rourke, and Smith.

New Zealand Squad for ICC Champions Trophy Announced; Williamson Returns as Santner Set to Lead!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Huge Crowd Coming To See Virat Kohli In Ranji Trophy

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

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