The ODI World Cup 2023 is rapidly approaching. It will be held post-monsoon, and it is one of the most-awaited events for Indian cricket. The Indian cricket team is looking to settle down and make a good combination. The team has many options for many positions. But when it comes to the opener's position, there are a few big names in the race. Shubman Gill just scored a 200, as did Ishan Kishan. Shikhar Dhawan is Mr. ICC, KL Rahul is multifaceted, and Rohit Sharma is the skipper. So, who will be picked? Here is an in-depth look:&nbsp;



<h2>Rohit Sharma will lead the Indian cricket team in ODI World Cup 2023:&nbsp;</h2>



Rohit Sharma is almost certain to make it to the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 if he remains fit. He will lead the Indian cricket team. Also, we have seen him in full bloom in the ODI World Cup 2019. He was the highest run-getter with 5 hundred in the tournament. He brings out his best when it matters the most. Sharma is having a tough time for the past 6 months. He has got the starts but has failed to convert them. The reason for us to expect this legend is the pedestal that he has set for himself. He will have a good ODI World Cup 2023.



<h2>Shubman Gill might be picked for ODI World Cup:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/352811-1.jpg" alt="IND vs NZ: Shubman Gill struck 200, becomes the fastest Indian to reach 1000 ODI runs, 2nd fastest in the World | 208 for Shubman Gill" class="wp-image-101252" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Shubman Gill celebrating his 200 (Twitter)</figcaption></figure>



Shubman Gill is in pole position for being India?s opener at the ODI World Cup 2023 which will be held in India. He is having a time of his life at the crease. He is playing exceptionally well. Gill has neutralized not only the pacers but also the spinners. His short-arm jab is one of the marquee shots. Gill?s timing and placement are great as well. He is the future of the Indian team and selecting him would be a smart move by the BCCI. He also holds the record for being the fastest batter to 1000 ODI runs. This improves his portfolio. His 208 against New Zealand is the star point in his resume.&nbsp;He can be India's trump card in the ODI World Cup 2023.



<h2>Ishan Kishan might be picked for ODI World Cup:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Ishan-Kishan-min.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli Replacement" class="wp-image-100575" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The BCCI is promoting youngsters like Kishan. IMG SRC: BCCI.</figcaption></figure>



From one young man to another, Ishan Kishan also has a 200 to his name. Indian cricket is very fortunate to have both of these young guns. They are true assets for the future. His ODI average in the limited number of games that he has played is 53.00 and his strike rate is 112. When Kishan bats, quick runs are bound to come. If the Indian cricket team is looking to adopt the ?bazzball? strategy, picking Ishan Kishan would be a great choice. Being left-handed gives him an added advantage as the team always prefers a left-hand and right-hand combination at the top.&nbsp;



<h2>Shikhar Dhawan:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/01/Shikhar-Dhawan.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-101284" width="840" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Presenting Mr. ICC, Shikhar Dhawan. IMG SRC: BCCI</figcaption></figure>



An ICC tournament without Mr. ICC doesn?t look good! Shikhar Dhawan has been India?s first-choice opener in all the 50-Over ICC tournaments since 2013. That is the level of dominance that this man has asserted in that position. Be it the worst of situations in his career, Shikhar Dhawan is always smiling. His bright smile keeps the dressing room environment very healthy. He is a true sport and an asset to the team on the field as well. The age might not be on his side, but the skill surely is. Just one bad series and he got dropped. It was very unfair to him. His strengths as each of us know are to play the balls outside off and hit them square of the wicket. &nbsp;



<h2>KL Rahul can be the backup opener:&nbsp;</h2>



KL Rahul has always been in the scheme of things of the Indian cricket team. He has been asked to bat as an opener in the 2019 ODI World Cup previously. And he delivered with sheer class that time. Rahul has been the best batter in the IPL for the past 5 years. Season after season after season he has scored runs. And his best performances have come while he was an opener. Currently, he is fitting very well in the number 5 position and as the first-choice wicket-keeper but if required he can open the innings as well. &nbsp;



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ODI World Cup 2023: Shubman Gill Scores 200, What Does this Mean for the Indian Cricket Team? Top 5 Openers for the World Cup 2023.&nbsp;

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ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table: Last match of the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers 2023 Super Six stage between Sri Lanka and West Indies has been concluded and it is Sri Lanka that came out as a winner, defeating West Indies by 8 wickets. We bring you ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table Updated (July 7) After Sri Lanka vs West Indies one last time.



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><h2>Points Table:</h2><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#icc-world-cup-qualifiers-points-table">ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table</a></li></ul></nav></div>



It was quite a joyful and successful tournament for Asian Champions as they maintained a 100% winning rate throughout the tournament. They have played 7 matches till now and have won all of those in dominating fashion. Now, they will be eyeing the World Cup Qualifiers Finals against the Netherlands on 9th July at Harare Sports Club, Harare.



If you wish to witness a display of faith and perseverance. follow the Netherlands' journey in the World Cup 2023 Qualifiers competition. They booked a ticket to India out of nowhere in the race. Zimbabwe and Scotland were still in the race, but no one expected that the Netherlands would come out on top. They maintained a "never say die" attitude throughout the competition. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-Netherlands.jpg" alt="World Cup Qualifiers: Sri Lanka and Netherlands Schedule for ICC World Cup 2023 in India" class="wp-image-116096" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image Source: ICC</figcaption></figure>



But you have to feel bad for Zimbabwe and Scotland. Three teams were deadlocked on six points, thus NRR was required to break the tie. This will be a long-lasting cause for celebration in the Netherlands.



In today's match, Sri Lanka once again won the toss and elected to bowl first. Johnson Charles being Johnson Charles, started the attack and gave the initial push but regular wickets from the second end put him under pressure and eventually, he also got out. Keacy Carty displayed courage and smoked 87 runs towards the end. None of the other batters looked comfortable at the crease against the Sri Lankan bowling unit, especially Maheesh Theekshana, and were bundled out at 243.



Sri Lanka were up to the mark and proved why they deserve to be on the top of the World Cup Qualifiers Points table. 190 runs opening stand did it all for Sri Lanka. Pathum Nissanka was the hero of the chase with a blistering 104 runs innings. Sri Lanka chased down the target with 8 wickets in hand and also 5.4 overs to spare. With this win, Sri Lanka remained on top and West Indies ended the Qualifiers at 5th position of ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers Points Table 2023.



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Super Sixes</th><td>Mat</td><td>Won</td><td>Lost</td><td>Tied</td><th>Pts</th><td>NRR</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Sri Lanka?(Q)</td><td>5</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>10</td><td>+1.600</td></tr><tr><td>Netherlands?(Q)</td><td>5</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>+0.230</td></tr><tr><td>Scotland?(E)</td><td>5</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>+0.102</td></tr><tr><td>Zimbabwe?(E)</td><td>5</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>-0.099</td></tr><tr><td>West Indies?(E)</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-0.204</td></tr><tr><td>Oman?(E)</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.973</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table Updated (July 7) After Sri Lanka vs West Indies (Super Six)| ICC ODI World Cup 2023

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ICC ODI World Cup 2023: In October and November, India will play host to the ICC ODI World Cup. The difficult task of selecting teams falls on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors. Who will be added to the 15-person team as a second fast bowler is the biggest unknown. The front-runners in the competition are Shardul Thakur and Jaydev Unadkat, but only one of them will be chosen. Now it remains to be seen how the selectors will decide to handle Shardul-Unadkat.



In terms of team selection, all nations must submit their 15-player list for the World Cup by September 5 in accordance with ICC regulations. It's interesting to note that the preliminary list can no longer be changed after September 27, which also happens to be the end of the Australia series. Before selecting the final squad, India can field between 16 and 18 players for the Asia Cup and a series against Australia.



On October 8 in Chennai, India will face Australia in their World Cup opener. Even though this game is still two months away, the team still lacks balance. Indian team management faces numerous difficulties. For the Indian team, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer's availability is crucial. Choosing a third spinner and additional fast bowler for the 15-man squad will be a challenge for the Indian selectors.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">India Expected Fast Bowlers</h2>



After a long absence, Jasprit Bumrah is making a comeback in cricket. In three T20 games in Ireland, he will serve as Team India's captain. His participation in the World Cup is guaranteed. Along with him, Mohammad Shami and Mohammad Siraj will play in the World Cup. The fourth fast bowler on the roster will be Hardik Pandya.



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Shardul Thakur has been way ahead in terms of performances, proving his mettle yet again with eight wickets in three ODIs in the West Indies. Along with bowling in the middle order, Shardul bowls in the last overs with his slower one and Knuckleball-like delivery. Along with bowling, he also has the ability to play aggressive innings with his bat. In such a situation, he can get a place in the 15 members of the World Cup 2023.



India Expected Fast Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Mohammad Siraj and Shardul Thakur/ Jaydev Unadkat



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">India Expected Spin Bowlers</h2>



The primary spinners for the Indian team will undoubtedly be chosen, and they are Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav. Yuzvendra Chahal and Axar Patel are vying for the position of third spinner. Actually, Jadeja and Axar both bowl extremely well. He is equally capable of playing effective innings. It will be challenging to keep two players of the same type on the team in such a circumstance. As a backup player, Axar is available. Chahal's leg-spin offers a lot of variety, which might be to his advantage.



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India Expected Spin Bowlers: Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal/ Axar Patel



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Team India Expected Squad List</h2>



Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Jaspreet Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Akshar Patel , Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat, Yuzvendra Chahal.



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ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Team India Expected Squad List, Fast Bowlers and Spin Bowlers

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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>



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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>



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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>



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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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IND vs NZ: Team India's performance in the World Cup Semi-Finals over the years, Results: The cricket fever has reached its peak as just a few hours remain for the all-important first knockout fixture of the ongoing World Cup 2023. The event, which started on October 5, is now at its final stages and in the next couple of days, the cricket world shall witness a rise of the World champions.



India and New Zealand are set to lock horns in the first semi-final of the World Cup 2023. The fixture will be held at the Wankhede Stadium on November 15, starting at 2:00 PM.



The hosts, India, are having a dream run in the tournament, having won all of their league-stage fixtures. The Men in Blue are the only team that has remained undefeated so far in the ODI World Cup 2023. Their sublime show in the league stages ensured a top-of-the-table finish for them.



On the other side, New Zealand had a bittersweet time so far in the showpiece event. They began their World Cup 2023 campaign on a strong note, however, what followed next was not a memorable sight for them. They kicked off their run with four victories on the bounce, but soon they slipped to four consecutive defeats, before eventually winning the ninth fixture and making it to the semi-finals, the last moment.



The two aforementioned teams faced each other in the 2019 World Cup semi-final at Manchester. The IND vs NZ fixture, back then, spanned across two days, due to multiple rain interruptions before eventually making the Kiwis the winner of the contest by 18 runs. Team India was subsequently shown exit door from the 2019 World Cup, after performing so well in the league stages.



India has qualified for the World Cup semi-finals for the fourth consecutive time. The Men in Blue were in the top 4 in 2011, 2015 and 2019 editions of the World Cups.



Notably, India has lost both of its last two semi-final appearances in 2015 and 2019. Their loss during the 2015 World Cup semi-final came against Australia in Sydney, while New Zealand got better of India in the 2019 Semi-Final held at Manchester.



If we talk about India's overall performance in the World Cup semi-finals over the years, it's a bit embarrassing and concerning. In seven semi-final appearances, only three have gone India's way, and the other four have resulted in a loss.



Below is Team India's performance in the World Cup Semi-Finals over the years, ODI World Cup Stats, Results:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs NZ: Team India's Performance in World Cup Semi-Finals, Results</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Year</td><td>Opponent</td><td>India?s Result</td><td>Venue</td></tr><tr><td>1983</td><td>England</td><td>Win by 6 Wickets</td><td>Manchester</td></tr><tr><td>1987</td><td>England</td><td>Lost by 35 Runs</td><td>Mumbai</td></tr><tr><td>1996</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>Lost by default</td><td>Kolkata</td></tr><tr><td>2003</td><td>Kenya</td><td>Win by 91 Runs</td><td>Durban</td></tr><tr><td>2011</td><td>Pakistan</td><td>Win by 29 Runs</td><td>Mohali</td></tr><tr><td>2015</td><td>Australia</td><td>Lost by 95 Runs</td><td>Sydney</td></tr><tr><td>2019</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>Lost by 18 Runs</td><td>Manchester</td></tr><tr><td>2023</td><td>New Zealand&nbsp;</td><td>-</td><td>Mumbai</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">*India's performance in the World Cup Semi-Finals over the years.</figcaption></figure>



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IND vs NZ: Team India's performance in the World Cup Semi-Finals over the years, ODI World Cup Stats, Results

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India batter Nitish Kumar Reddy has made the whole country proud after his sensational innings with the bat in the fourth game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The match between the teams is taking place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. 
Nitish Kumar Reddy slammed his maiden Test ton, and it came at a time when India was under massive pressure. The all-rounder looked in terrific touch with the bat and didn't put a foot wrong, which brought the Rohit Sharma-led side back in the game with his incredible effort. 
Almost every Indian fan, as well as the Indian players, stood up and applauded the batter for his innings. This was because, being the 21-year-old, the all-rounder was better than almost every Indian batter and racked up ton in front of his family.
While his family was in tears, a prominent figure in Indian cricket, Ravi Shastri, was also in tears. The former Indian head coach was commentating, and Nitish Kumar Reddy slammed his ton and was seen crying when the batter achieved his milestone. The video went viral, and you can see below the article. 
Coming to the match, India made a slight comeback on Day three of the ongoing fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 after being dominated for two days. Overnight batters Rishabh Pant (28) and Ravindra Jadeja (17) did all the hard work in the first hour of day three after India resumed at 165 for five. 
However, after that both the batters perished with visitors under pressure at 221 for seven. It was then when Nitish Kumar Reddy (105*) and Washington Sundar (50) joined hands and bailed India out of trouble and put Australia under massive pressure. 
The Nitish-Washington duo added 127 runs to put Australia under pressure. While the Southpaw was back after a fifty, Nitish hit his maiden Test century as India ended Day three on high. At stumps, India was 358 for nine, trailing by 116 runs. 
The Indian team would be hoping that Nitish Kumar Reddy bats longer and helps his team reduce the deficit under 100. His innings tomorrow will be extremely important for the team in the context of the ongoing match.
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<h2>Watch: Ravi Shastri gets emotional as Nitish Kumar Reddy slams his maiden Test ton at MCG</h2>
Here is the video:

India batter Nitish Kumar Reddy has made the whole country proud after his sensational innings with the bat in the fourth game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

Watch: Ravi Shastri left in tears as Nitish Kumar Reddy slams a magnificent century at MCG

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India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy achieved a massive feat after his sensational performance with the bat in the ongoing fourth Test against Australia. The right-hander became the third youngest player from India to hit a century in Australia. He joined the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Rishabh Pant in the elite list.
Nitish Kumar Reddy came up with a blistering effort with the bat in Melbourne. When the chips were down, he came up with a magical effort and stood tall for his team when they needed him the most. The all-rounder bailed the team out of trouble and brought them back into the game. 
<h2>Nitish Kumar Reddy came to bat after India was under massive pressure</h2>
Nitish Kumar Reddy came to bat after India was under massive pressure, having lost both Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja early on Day two. The all-rounder proved his prowess with the bat as he hit the bowlers all over the park en route to his maiden century in the longest format of the game. 
Nitish Kumar Reddy showed great discipline and made sure that he took his team close to the total of Australia. His innings came at a time when India was facing the threat of follow-on as they had lost 7 wickets in no time, and the hosts were all over them. 
Nitish Reddy, along with Washington Sundar, made sure that India made a strong comeback and frustrated the Australian bowlers. While the left-hander slammed a glorious half-century, the right-hander went on to hit a blistering century in tough conditions. The duo together added 127 runs to stage the Indian comeback. 
Nitish Kumar Reddy, with his maiden ton, also became the first player from India to score a century in Australia while batting at No.8 in Tests. He would want to double his effort and take his team to a comfortable position. A lot of Indian hopes would be on him tomorrow, especially after his effort on day three.
Nitish was unbeaten at 105 runs at the stumps on Day three. He would be keen to add more runs to his tally and reduce the deficit under 100 runs, which is currently his 116 runs. It remains to be seen how much can he score on Day four.
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India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy achieved a massive feat after his sensational performance with the bat in the ongoing fourth Test against Australia.

Nitish Kumar Reddy scripts history; becomes third  youngest Indian player to…

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India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has dropped a bombshell statement about his battle with Australia batter Sam Konstas. He said that the batter was interesting, and he was enjoying the battle and is looking forward to the next innings of the match. 
Jasprit Bumrah, who has been the best bowler for India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, was made look clueless by the 19-year-old Sam Konstas. The Australia debutant tackled the 'Bumrah' challenge brilliantly as, according to him, the attack was the best option to counter his challenge.
Sam Konstas brought his T20 style in the Tests as he hit Jasprit Bumrah for sixes and boundaries all over the park. It wasn't conventional shots but the batter was at his unorthodox best as he played reverse scoops and hit the fast bowler for runs all over the park. 
Jasprit Bumrah was hit for two sixes by Sam Konstas and it marked the first instance since 2018 when the fast bowler was hit for two sixes in the match. The pacer was taken out of attack in the first spell till the time the batter was back in the hut. 
<h2>He is an interesting batter - I always felt, I was in the game, some days, it pays off - Jasprit Bumrah on his battle with Sam Konstas </h2>
Talking about his battle with Sam Konstas, Jasprit Bumrah claimed that he has experienced a lot in his career and while calling the batter interesting batter, he said that he felt he was always in the game. He also stressed that when the batter fails, he will be criticised a lot. Speaking to 7 Cricket, he explained: 
"I have experienced a lot - played T20I cricket for more than 12 years - He is an interesting batter - I always felt, I was in the game, some days, it pays off, it looks good - some days, it won't and you guys will be criticizing the same person - I love different challenges and looking forward to new challenges". 
Sam Konstas raced away to his half-century in the game and ended with an inning of 60 runs. He set a great platform for the Australia team which allowed them to post a massive first innings total of 474 runs on the board. 
Jasprit Bumrah, on the other picked a four-wicket haul and gave away 99 runs. This was the first time in his career that he was taken for this many runs. He would be looking for a strong response in the second innings.
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India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has dropped a bombshell statement about his battle with Australia batter Sam Konstas.

Jasprit Bumrah afraid of Sam Konstas? Fast bowler's 'interesting batter' comment goes viral

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After a rained-out draw at the Gabba in Brisbane, the ongoing Boxing Day Test between Australia and India looks to be heading towards a draw. After the stumps on Day 3, India are 358/9, trailing by another 116 runs. The weather spoiled the play in the final sessions, and similarly there is a prediction of rain for the remaining two days.
Australia are currently ahead in the game and will look to take the remaining Indian wicket and have a good first-inning lead and bat early on Day 4. That is the only chance that they can try to force the result from this game. But as predicted by the weather forecast, there might be rain in the coming two days.
If it happens, it will eat the time out of this game, and the result will be very difficult. Hence, there is a chance that the Boxing Day Test can end in a draw. Well, both teams need this win to take an unassailable lead in the series and also to inch closer to a place in the World Test Championship. But what will happen if the game ends in a draw?
<h2>WTC Final Scenario: Here's how India can qualify for the final of the World Test Championship if the MCG test ends in a draw</h2>
Although India need to win the fourth and fifth tests to make a clear progression to the WTC final. But if in case the ongoing test ends in a draw, then the WTC final qualification scenario will be totally different. The draw at the MCG means that India will have to depend on the other teams.
Firstly, they need to win the fifth and final test at the SCG, and they will end with a scoreline of 2-1. Notably, Australia have two tests in Sri Lanka, and South Africa have two tests (one is underway) against Pakistan. If India win the BGT series 2-1, then they will hope that Sri Lanka can draw one of two tests against Australia or Pakistan beat South Africa in one game.
Secondly, if the BGT series ends at 2-2, then for India's qualification, Sri Lanka and Pakistan have to beat Australia and South Africa in both games. If the BGT series ends at a scoreline of 1-1, then the scenario will be Sri Lanka beating Australia in one game or Pakistan winning both matches against South Africa to help India qualify. Notably, if India lose the BGT series, they are out.
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The Boxing Day Test between India and Australia is underway at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Australia are ahead, but India are fighting hard for survival.

WTC Qualification Scenario: How can India qualify if the Boxing Day Test ends in a draw?

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Fierce-rivals Australia and India are currently taking on each other in the fourth Test-Match of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series and this match is being played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The superb performances of Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar with the bat has helped the Men in Blue to get in a strong position on the 3rd day of the contest. 
From here on, the chances of Team India's win in the Melbourne Test have increased significantly. However, rain interruption was seen on the 3rd day of the contest and this has increased the threat of even more rain interruptions on the fourth and fifth days of the encounter. In this article, we will take a look at the weather reports of the fourth and fifth days of the fourth Test-Match which is currently being played in the city of Melbourne.
The third day of the Boxing-Day Test-Match was halted for some time due to rain after which the question started to raise among the fans that will the fourth and fifth days also get intervened by rainfall? Due to constant rainfall, the Gabba Test-Match ended as a draw. In such situation, keeping the World Test Championship Final qualification in mind for the Indian team, the rain can hamper their chances of qualifying for the title-deciding clash in June of next year. 
<h2>Weather forecast of the fourth and fifth days of the Melbourne Test-Match</h2>
According to the weather report of AccuWeather, the chances of rainfall intervening with the third day of the Melbourne Test-Match were 49% and rain intervened with the proceedings of the game too. But, no major impact was caused on the match by the intervention of the Weather Gods.
<h3>Weather Forecast on the fourth day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match</h3>
The chances of rain intervening with the Australia vs India match on the fourth day i.e 29th of December, Sunday are just two percent. The minimum temperature is anticipated to be between 14-25 degrees Celsius. At the same time, winds are expected to blow at a speed of 17km/h.
<h2>Weather Forecast on the 5th day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match</h2>
Talking about the fifth day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test, the rainfall interruption chances are pretty low, sitting at just 3%. The temperature is expected to be around 15 degrees Celsius with a maximum of 28 degrees Celsius. At the same time, the winds will be blowing at the speed of 15km/h. 
Both the weather forecast reports of both days are positive and this decreases the chances of the contest getting washed out due to rain and this is a positive news for the Men in Blue.
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It was an overcast morning session at the MCG on the 3rd day of the fourth Test-Match between Australia and India | Image: Associated Press

Rain intervened with the proceedings of the match on the third day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match. So will the Rain Gods play spoilsport on the fourth and fifth days too? Let's find out

IND vs AUS 4th Test: Will the fourth and fifth days witness rain interruptions? Know the weather reports of both the days

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Indian Cricket Team's captain Rohit Sharma has been in poor form with the bat so far in the ongoing 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series versus Australia. Playing as an opener, the 37-year-old got dismissed after scoring just three runs in the first inning and it was yet another failure for the Indian skipper versus the Mighty Aussies. His poor form has created a lot discussions regarding his retirement from Red-Ball Cricket. 
Through various Social Media platforms, a lot of claims are being made that Rohit is going to retire from the longest format of the game post the conclusion of the 2024-25 Border Gavaskar Trophy series and the BCCI has come ahead and they have given a huge statement regarding the same.
Speaking to Insidesports regarding the possible retirement of Rohit, a BCCI official said, " There have been no discussions regarding the retirement of Rohit (Sharma). All of these are rumours and we don't prefer to respond on rumours. We are hearing these baseless rumours for the first time. It's upto him (Rohit) to decide whether we are in the middle of a Test-match or not. It's about winning matches."
<h2>The poor form of Rohit Sharma continues</h2>
The Indian skipper is currently having a tough time out there in the middle with the bat in Australia. If we take a look at his last 10 Test innings, he has managed to score just a single fifty. In the last 10 Test-innings, the 37-year old has scored 3, 10, 6, 3, 11, 18, 8, 0, 52 and 2 runs respectively. Even in the first inning of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test, the former Mumbai Indians captain got dismissed after scoring just three runs.
<h2>Rohit Sharma's Test career so far</h2>
37-year-old Rohit Sharma has taken part in 66 Test-matches so far in his career. In 114 innings of these contests, he has managed to score 4,289 runs at average of 41.24 with the help of 12 hundreds and 18 fifties with a highest score of 212 runs next to his name. It's worth noting that Sharma made his Test debut in 2013 versus the Windies. 
<h2>The captain himself is proving to be the weakling</h2>
A captain of a team is regarded as the most important and experienced player and their role is to rescue their team from difficult situations and lead them to victory. However, in the case of Rohit Sharma, he is proving to be the weakest link of the Men in Blue. 
His poor performances with the bat are proving to be problematic for the Indian Team and in the last 14 test innings, Rohit has managed to score just 155 runs at a horrendous average of 10.07 which includes just a single half-century.The score of 52 runs has been his best score and besides that, the 37-year-old has not managed to cross the 20 runs mark even once.
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Indian Captain Rohit Sharma walks back to the pavilion after getting dismissed for yet another low score | Image: Associated Press

Rohit Sharma's repeated poor performances with the bat have raised questions regarding his place in the team and many experts and Indian fans want him to retire from Test Cricket

Will Rohit Sharma retire after the Border-Gavaskar Series? BCCI gives a huge statement

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Nitish Kumar Reddy has made history. The third day of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground has ended with the visitors fighting hard to survive in the game. They are still trailing by 116 runs with only one wicket left in the tank.
But it was the 21-year-old Nitish Kumar Reddy, who has made headlines with a Boxing Day century at the MCG. After a number of 30s and 40s earlier in the series, the 21-year-old finally reached his maiden test fifty. But he didn't stop there and stitched a crucial partnership with Washington Sundar, who also played well.
The duo took India past the follow-on score and kept India in the game. Sundar got out after his fifty, and Jasprit Bumrah backed a duck. But it was all determination by Reddy, who succeeded in getting his maiden test century, and what a time and place to get to the triple figure. With his century, he achieved multiple records.
<h2>IND vs AUS 4th Test: Nitish Kumar Reddy made history with his Boxing Day Ton at the MCG</h2>
At the end of Day 3, India are 358/9, with Reddy unbeaten on 105 runs with 10 fours and one six while Mohammed Siraj is on 2 not out. Reddy's hundred came at a crucial time as he came out to bat when India were 221/7. But it was a breakthrough innings for the youngsters. He played some beautiful shots and kept the scoreboard ticking.
When he reached 88 runs, he went past Anil Kumble and registered the highest score by an Indian on Australian soil, batting at no. 8. With his century now, he is the first Indian batter to slam a century batting at No. 8. This is not all. The 21-year-old has hit 8 sixes in the series so far. With this, he has hit the joint-most sixes in a test series on Australian soil.
Michael Vaughan (2002-03 Ashes) and Chris Gayle (2009-10) have hit 8 sixes each in a test series in Australia. Nitish Kumar Reddy still have some innings left, and if he can hit one more six, he will make history. Adding to that, Reddy had an exciting celebration. After reaching fifty, he celebrated in the famous "Pushpa" movie style.
However, after his century, he celebrated in "Bahubali" style, which tells about the great character of the youngster. With one wicket left, India will look to eat up Australia's lead. There are still two days left in the game, and India will look to take time. Sundar also played well for his half-century and added 127 runs for the 8th wicket.
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Nitish Kumar Reddy slammed his maiden Test ton in the ongoing Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Nitish Kumar Reddy scripts history; breaks multiple records with his Boxing Day Ton at MCG

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: The fixture and Schedule of the ICC Champions Trophy are out now, and excitement and hype are rising. We also have some squad updates for the coveted ICC Tournament and here we have all you need to know before the ICC event. 
It is going to be an eight-team tournament this year as well and the top eight teams of the globe will clash in the 50-over ODI format. As ICC has finalized the hybrid model, the tournament will feature 15 matches and be played across Pakistan and Dubai.
Pakistan are going to be the official host of the tournament with most of the matches taking place in Pakistan with only India matches scheduled to be played outside Pakistan due to geopolitical and border tensions between the host nation and India. 
The eight teams are divided into two groups- Group A and Group B. The tournament is set to begin on 19 February in Karachi with Pakistan taking on New Zealand. The final of the ICC event is set to be played on 9 March.
Let's take a look at the Teams, Groups, Schedule, Squads and more:
<h2 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Groups</h2>
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<h2>Venues Details</h2>
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<td>National Stadium, Karachi</td>
<td>34,000</td>
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<td>Lahore</td>
<td>Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td>
<td>27,000</td>
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<td>Rawalpindi</td>
<td>Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi</td>
<td>15,000</td>
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<td>Dubai</td>
<td>Dubai International Cricket Stadium</td>
<td>25,000</td>
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<h2>ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Fixtures &amp; Schedule:</h2>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">23 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Pakistan v India</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">24 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Bangladesh v New Zealand</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">25 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Australia v South Africa</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">26 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Afghanistan v England</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">27 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Pakistan v Bangladesh</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">28 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Afghanistan v Australia</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">1 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">South Africa v England</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">National Stadium, Karachi</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">2 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">New Zealand v India</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
<h2> ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Knockout Stage</h2>
The top 2 teams from Group A will Qualify - A1 A2 The top 2 teams from Group B will Qualify - B1 B2
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Date</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Match</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Venue</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Time</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">4 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A1 vs B2 (SF1)</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">02:30 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">5 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A2 vs B1 (SF2)</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore**</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">02:30 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">6 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Reserve Day (SF2)</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Winning teams from SF 1 and SF2 will qualify for the Final
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<tbody>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Date</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Match</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Venue</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Time</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">9 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Final</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore**</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">10 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Reserve Day (F)</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;"></td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;"></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
** Venue will be shifted to Dubai if India Qualifies
<h2>ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Squads</h2>
<h3>GROUP A</h3>
INDIA- Yet to be announced
PAKISTAN- Yet to be announced
NEW ZEALAND- Yet to be announced
BANGLADESH- Yet to be announced
<h3>GROUP B</h3>
AUSTRALIA- Yet to be announced
ENGLAND- Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood.
AFGHANISTAN- Yet to be announced
SOUTH AFRICA- Yet to be announced
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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 features eight top teams in a 50-over format, with matches hosted across Pakistan and Dubai under a hybrid model, beginning on February 19 and concluding on March 9.

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The time is ticking for India captain Rohit Sharma in Test cricket. As per the reports in PTI, it is learned that the opening batter is all set to play his last match in red-ball cricket at the Sydney Cricket Ground, which will be the last match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, provided few conditions. 
Chairman of Selectors Ajit Agarkar is in Melbourne, and he will soon be having a conversation with Rohit Sharma related to his future in Tests. As per the reports, if India fails to reach the final of the series, then the last match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 will be the last match for India's captain.
This comes after Rohit Sharma's struggles in the Test cricket of last. In the last 8 games, the opening batter has scored just 155 runs at an average of 11.07 and his struggles are visible in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, where he has managed just 22 runs from 5 innings. 
After playing two games in the middle order, Rohit Sharma moved back to the top order in the ongoing Melbourne Test. However, the move didn't pay off, as the skipper was back in the hut after facing just 5 balls. He attempted a half-hearted pull shot and was caught by Scott Boland with ease. 
<h2> Rohit Sharma felt uncomfortable while batting in the middle order in the second and third Test matches</h2>
The reports also added that Rohit Sharma felt uncomfortable while batting in the middle order in the second and third Test matches. However, to accommodate him back as an opener, Shubman Gill was dropped from the team for the ongoing game as Washington Sundar replaced him as an all-rounder. 
With their place for the ICC World Test Championship very far away, it is fair to say Rohit Sharma won't be playing any more Tests after the ongoing game. To make it into the final, India will have to win both the remaining games. However, with the way things are going in the ongoing match, Australia look like clear favourites. 
There also have been some other sections of reports that have claimed that a big announcement will be around the corner after the Melbourne Test concludes. It is learned that there will be some big news coming from Indian cricket, especially if the team loses the game. 
If the reports related to Rohit Sharma's retirement after the Sydney Test are true, it's safe to say that the batter will have a great opportunity to turn things around in the remaining three innings. If he sets the stage on fire in three innings, chances are he will continue leading the team.
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As per the reports in PTI, it is learned that Rohit Sharma is all set to play his last match in red-ball cricket at the Sydney Cricket Ground

Rohit Sharma to retire after Sydney Test, Ajit Agarkar set to talk to captain about his future

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It's really hard to imagine Pakistan's test team without the presence of Shaheen Shah Afridi and it's a situation which is really hard to occur. However, a shocking call was taken by the National Team's selectors and despite being in excellent form with the ball, elite Pakistani seamer was not considered for selection in Pakistan's two-match Test-Series verus the South Africans.
Afridi delivered am exceptional performance in the One Day International series versus the same opposition, dismissing the highest number of batters (7) and his role with the ball was crucial in his team's success. 
But despite all this, the pacer wasn't even considered for selection for the two-match Test-Series versus the Proteas. According to some news reports, prior to the squad-announcement of the Shaheens, a selector reportedly asked the 24-year-old to take part in a practice Four-day match before the commencement of the Test-Series. 
Due to some personal reasons, Shaheen wasn't able to comply with the instructions of the Pakistani selectors. This was comprehended as "disobedience" by the selectors which led to his eventual exclusion from the Test team. Notably, a similar instruction was given to former skipper Babar Azam too, who also didn't comply with the instructions but was still included in the Test team.
According to some inside sources of Pakistani Men's National Cricket Team, it's believed that the dominating behavior of a certain selector has caused a feeling of dissatisfaction among the national team players. The selector, who recently announced his retirement from Cricket, reportedly maintains a dominating attitude even towards former players. It's believed that the selector is none other than Aleem Dar who was drafted in the selection committee just a few months back. 
According to some close sources of Shaheen, the pacer still has the passion in him to represent Pakistan in the longest format of the game and he was pretty disappointed by the selectors' decision to exclude him from the Test Team for the South Africa series. 
Post the conclusion of the One-Day International series, the 24-year-old even gave the offer to stay in South Africa for the upcoming Test-Series if the national team selectora felt the need to include him in the squad, but no initiative was taken to select him. 
The Shan Masood-led team desperately felt the absence of a left-handed pacer and this was pretty evident in the Centurion Test-match versus the Proteas. Another left-arm seamer Mir Hamza, who is known for his speed and variations, was not considered for selection too. 
Talking about Shaheen Shah Afridi again, the reason for not selecting him was given as workload management but shockingly, he was allowed to participate in the upcoming edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). He is a part of the team of Fortune Barishal and the 24-year-old is anticipated to play in five contests for the franchise.
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Shaheen Shah Afridi of Pakistan celebrates the dismissal of Australia's Mitchell Starc | Image: AFP

Shaheen Shah Afridi was shockingly not considered for selection in Pakistan's Test Team for the South Africa series and Aleem Dar is reportedly considered the main reason behind his exclusion from the team.