Pakistan Tour of Australia 2023-24 Schedule, Timing, and Venue Details: For a long time, the Pakistani side has performed well in ODI and T20 series. However, the squad plays the majority of its games at its home ground, which gives them an advantage. The Pakistan Cricket Board is sending Pakistan on a tour to Australia in the last month of this year with the third World Test Championship in mind. Australia and Pakistan will play a total of three Test matches (Benaud-Qadir Trophy).



At various cricket grounds in Australia, all three of the test matches will be played. Perth Cricket Stadium will host the first Test match, Melbourne Cricket Stadium will host the second Test match, and Sydney Cricket Ground will host the third and final Test match.



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Babar Azam, a right-handed batsman, will lead the Pakistani team. Azam will lead Pakistan as a captain for the first time for the Australia tour. Before that as a player, he has twice visited Australia. First, he visited Australia in 2016 while Misbah-ul-Haq was captain, and again in 2019 under the captaincy of Azhar Ali.



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Australia vs Pakistan, 3rd Test: The last match of the ongoing three-match Test series between Australia and Pakistan will be played on Wednesday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Kangaroo team is leading 2-0 in the series; the home team has registered consecutive wins in Perth and Melbourne, and now the entire team would like to bid farewell to David Warner by winning the last test also



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The first match of the series was played in Perth, where Australian captain Pat Cummins won the toss and decided to bat first. While batting, the home team scored 487 runs in the first inning, while Pakistan was all out for just 271 runs in the first inning. In the second inning, Australia had declared the innings for 233 runs, whereas in the second inning, the Australian team had won the match by 360 runs, by all-out Pakistan for just 89 runs.



The second test match was played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, where the Australian team won by 79 runs. Pakistan's new captain, Shan Masood, won the toss and invited the Australian team to bat first. While electing to bat first, the Australian team scored 318 runs in the first inning, while in reply, Pakistan was all out for 264 runs. The Kangaroo team scored 262 runs in the second inning. They won the series by all-out Pakistan for 237 runs in the second inning.



Down below is the main content: Australia vs Pakistan, 3rd Test: Expected Playing 11.



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Tour: Pakistan tour of Australia, 2023?24



Match: AUS vs PAK, 3rd Test



Date: Wednesday, January 3, 2024 - Sunday, January 7, 2024



Time: 5:00 AM (Jan 03)



Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney



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<li>David Warner</li>



<li>Usman Khawaja</li>



<li>Marnus Labuschagne</li>



<li>Steve Smith</li>



<li>Travis Head</li>



<li>Mitchell Marsh</li>



<li>Alex Carey</li>



<li>Pat Cummins (c)</li>



<li>Mitchell Starc</li>



<li>Nathan Lyon</li>



<li>Josh Hazlewood</li>
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<li>Abdullah Shafique</li>



<li>Imam ul-Haq</li>



<li>Shan Masood (c)</li>



<li>Babar Azam</li>



<li>Saud Shakeel</li>



<li>Mohammad Rizwan (wk)</li>



<li>Salman Ali Agha</li>



<li>Aamer Jamal</li>



<li>Shaheen Shah Afridi</li>



<li>Hasan Ali</li>



<li>Mir Hamza</li>
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Australia Full Squad: 



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AUS vs PAK: Australian opening batter David Warner is all set for his last swansong at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) as we head to the New Year Test between Australia and Pakistan next week. The southpaw, earlier, wished to make his final test appearance at his home ground at the SCG.



Australia will be taking on Pakistan in the third of the three-game test series at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), starting January 03. An unchanged set of 13 players have been named by the Cricket Australia (CA) for the final assignment against Pakistan.



David Warner walked into the ongoing test series against Pakistan with a few question marks over his form in the red ball cricket. Moreover, Cricket Australia's decision to name Warner into the test squad was scrutinised by many experts. 



Proving everyone wrong who even had a shadow of doubt over his form, David Warner notched up a match-winning 164-run knock in the first test at the Perth Stadium. Owing to his sensational innings, along with the efforts of other players, Australia won the Perth test by a massive 360 runs.



Warner scored 38 and 06 in the two innings of the second test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). 



?We look forward to celebrating David Warner?s final test match and his incredible career at his home ground [Sydney Cricket Ground]," said chief selector George Bailey.



Australia has already clinched the three-game Test series against Pakistan by winning the first two games convincingly. The Aussies supplemented the 360-run defeat and handed another 79-run defeat to Pakistan at the MCG in the second test.



With an unassailable 2-0 lead, Australia now walk into the third test with their heads high and no pressure at all. The third test begins at the SCG on January 03.



Talking about David Warner's 12-year-long test career, the batter has managed to muster 8695 runs in 111 test games so far at an impressive average of 44.58. The southpaw has batted with a fantastic strike rate of 70 throughout his career, making him one of the most dangerous batters in the red-ball space. To add more to his decorated cap, Warner has notched up 26 centuries and 36 fifties during his illustrious test career.



Below is Australia's unchanged squad for the third test against Pakistan:



Squad: Pat Cummins (c), Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Scott Boland, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Starc, David Warner



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AUS vs PAK: Pakistan Playing11: Pakistan has already announced its playing11 for the upcoming 3rd test against Australia on the eve of the New Year test. As per the announced team sheet, Pakistan has decided to rest the premier pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi for the fixture, which begins on January 03 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).



Along with Shaheen Shah Afridi, opening batter Imam ul Haq has also been benched for the 3rd test following three consecutive low scores. 



It's worth noting that Imam played a 62-run knock in the first innings of the opening test at the Perth Stadium, however, his subsequent outings have turned meek and disappointing.



To replace Imam ul Haq, Pakistan has brought in 21-year-old opener Saim Ayub, who will make his debut at the SCG. Ayub has a decent record in List A and FC cricket. He has featured in 8 T20Is so far and has showcased his prowess to play with intent.



In another change, Sajid Khan will replace Shaheen Shah Afridi in Pakistan's playing11 for the 3rd test against Australia. Though he was benched in the first two games, he will get his chance to prove his worth in the Sydney Test.



The remaining combination of the squad has been retained by Pakistan. Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique will be the two designated openers followed by captain Shan Masood and senior batter Babar Azam in the pecking order.



Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha will form the rest of the middle order. Meanwhile, the bowling department will be handled by Sajid Khan, Hasan Ali, Ali Hamza and Amer Jamal respectively.



Pakistan has already lost the three-game test series against Australia by losing the first two games held at the Perth and MCG. While they lost the first contest by 360 runs, the second test went in the host's favour by 79 runs. While Australia will aim for a clean sweep, Pakistan's bet would be to avoid it anyhow.



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Below is Pakistan's playing11 for the 3rd test against Australia and the full squad:



Pakistan Playing11: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Sajid Khan, Hasan Ali, Amer Jamal, Ali Hamza.



Full Squad: Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood(c), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Saud Shakeel, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Sajid Khan, Aamer Jamal, Faheem Ashraf, Abrar Ahmed, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Wasim Jr



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<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Kirsten">Gary Kirsten</a> has been reported to have submitted his resignation to the PCB, thus resigning from his role as limited-overs coach for the Pakistan team. Kirsten term with the Pakistan team didn?t last for even six months as he was appointed back in April 2024. This decision was reportedly made by Kirsten after having a disagreement with the Pakistan Cricket Board. Sighting his splendid record Kirsten urged for hiring Reid in a coaching role, however, the plea was totally rejected by PCB as they rather suggested other options for the position which did not land well with Kirsten. 



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 Gary who has been working on his terms has had results with whichever team he has worked for, as he brought the World Cup home with India in 2011 while also landing the debut IPL title for Gujarat Titans. Just a few hours later, after Gary?s resignation, the PCB announced that red-ball coach <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Gillespie">Jason Gillespie</a> would for now fill Kirsten's shoes as the white-ball coach during the tour to Australia. Gillespie has also been in some sort of tiff with the PCB regarding their mismanagement and lack of priority for the opinions of the coaches. 



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 The coaches have reportedly faced sidelined due to the growing priority of the new selection committee which includes likes of famous retired ICC umpire, Aleem Dar, ex-cricketers Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq, while also other members like Aaqib Javed and Hassan Cheema. 



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PAK vs AUS: Full Squads</h2>



Pakistan T20I Squad: Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Omair Bin Yousuf, Sahibzada Farhan, Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Agha Salman, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim, Usman Khan. Pakistan ODI Squad: Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam, Faisal Akram, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (WK), Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Agha Salman, Shaheen Shah Afridi.



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Jason Gillespie - Pakistan's red-ball coach to take over as white-ball coach for the Australian tour after Gary Kirsten steps down

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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