India VS Pakistan are two teams who always have great contests. Even if there is a match of marbles between both the teams the competition will be cut-throat. Following the legacy of the India VS Pakistan World Cup games and their epic rivalry, India and Pakistan women took on each other on Sunday at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. India won the match by 8 wickets. It was a team performance by the bowling unit as they picked 1 and 2 wickets each to wrap up the women in green. Here is an in-depth look:&nbsp;



Toss was won by the Pakistan Women and they opted to bat. As we lost some time due to rains, the match was reduced to 18 overs per innings. &nbsp;



<h2>India VS Pakistan: Pakistan Women Batting Innings:&nbsp;</h2>



The Pakistani team was the first to bat. The innings never looked settled as the Indian bowlers kept taking wickets at regular intervals. The first spell was of Meghana Singh and she was swinging the ball like Bhuvi. She made things difficult for the openers. The question that came out of the syllabus was Shafali Verma. Shafali came in the middle overs and bowled a tight spell. It was a spell of 2 overs giving only 8 runs and taking a wicket. &nbsp;



Muneeba Ali and Aliya Riaz were two batters who relatively looked settled but their innings were also cut short. Sneh Rana, the spin bowling all-rounder was elite with the ball in hand. Her figures read 4 overs at the economy of 3.8, giving away a minimum of 15 runs only. &nbsp;



<h2>India VS Pakistan: India Women Batting Innings:&nbsp;</h2>



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The Indian innings were off to a flyer. Someone had to come to Smirti and tell her that the match has 18 overs! (Sarcastically) She was batting on the 6th gear from the word go! Shafali Verma, the known pinch hitter of the team had to stand at the non-striker's end and enjoy the glorious dominance of Smriti. The wicket of Shafali did fall but by that time, it was too late! The game had gone away. &nbsp;



<h2>Brief Scores:&nbsp;</h2>



1st Innings:&nbsp;



<ul><li>Muneeba Ali: 32 runs of 30 balls. &nbsp;</li><li>Sneh Rana: 4 Overs, 15 Runs, 2 Wickets, Economy of 3.8.&nbsp;</li><li>Radha Yadav: 3 Overs, 18 Runs, 2 Wickets, Economy of 6. &nbsp;</li></ul>



2nd Innings:&nbsp;



<ul><li>Smriti Mandhana: 63 runs of 42 balls. &nbsp;</li><li>Omaima Sohail: 3 overs, 20 runs, 1 Wicket, Economy 6.7.&nbsp;</li></ul>



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India VS Pakistan: India Women Beat Pakistan by 8 Wickets. Mandhana Stars with the Bat. CWG 2022.

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India vs Pakistan: India and Pakistan will face each other in the second match of the Asia Cup in what is going to be the most awaited match of this tournament by several fans of both these sides.



The teams have battled it out amongst themselves several times before in the as Asia Cup and other tournaments providing the fans with several unforgettable memories over the years. Both the sides are seemingly in good rhythm and are bringing in an extremely strong squad so as to increase their chance of a win in the epic clash.&nbsp;



A win is all that both the teams will be looking for in tomorrow's game so as to start their campaign on a high.



<h2>India vs Pakistan: Preview and Playing XIs&nbsp;</h2>



<h3>India&nbsp;</h3>



The Indian team has been in fairly good form so far this year in the T20Is. The team has been practicing incredibly hard to get the best possible results in the crunch game that lies ahead of them. The team has got some fantastic players to strengthen their batting and bowling department even further.&nbsp;



Top class players like <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suryakumar_Yadav">Suryakumar Yadav</a>, Virat Kohli, Yuzvendra Chahal and others shall be the ones to watch out for. Absence of Jasprit Bumrah in the bowling line up is supposedly going to be a sort of concern for the side. The youngsters will need to live up to their worth.



Possible Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan.



<h3>Pakistan&nbsp;</h3>



The Pakistan team will be eager to have an impact in his edition of the Asia Cup. After disappointing performances in the last two editions of the Asia Cup, the Babar Azam lead side will be keen to turn the tables around with a win in the opening match of the tournament.



The team is well equipped with several quality players in all departments. Players like Fakhar Zaman, Mohammed Rizwan, Mohammed Hasnain and many more shall be relied upon by the team to achieve desirable results in tomorrow's crucial encounter.?



The team will be missing the services of their main bowler Shaheen Afridi who will be sitting out with a calf injury.



Possible Playing XI: Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain.



<h2>India vs Pakistan: Probable Top Performers&nbsp;</h2>



Probable best batsman of the match - Rohit Sharma



The Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma who's been one of the most impactful batsmen of his side in the limited overs will once again be looking to make a mark with the bat in the important game vs Pakistan.&nbsp;



The opener has been in the fairly good form providing quick fire starts to his team in the recent T20Is that he's played in. His getting out for a duck vs Pakistan in the world cup 2021 was a major cause of India's batting collapse.?



The 35 year old would be keen to have his revenge over the arch rivals this time with a quality performance with the bat.



Probable best bowler of the match - Bhuvneshwar Kumar



India's main bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be the most important part of India's bowling line up in tomorrow's match. In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, the 32 year old will have to take up major responsibilities with the ball in tomorrow's crunch game.&nbsp;



The pacer has shown good signs of improvement with his swinging deliveries early on in the innings. The onus will be on him to dismantle the opposition batting order with his inch perfect deliveries.&nbsp;



<h2>India vs Pakistan: Head to head stats (Asia Cup)</h2>



<ul><li>Matches played - 9</li><li>India won - 7</li><li>Pakistan won - 2</li></ul>



<h2>India vs Pakistan: Winning Prediction</h2>



Match Prediction - India to win the match



Based on the current form of all the players and the rhythm both the teams overall are in right now, it's seems highly possible for India to register another famous win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup. This will be their 8th victory over Pakistan if they can achieve one.



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India vs Pakistan Prediction: Who I'll win today's Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan?

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The India VS Pakistan high voltage clash of the ODI World Cup 2023 is set to take place at the ?World?s Largest Stadium?. The Narendra Modi Stadium which was inaugurated in the year 2021, is set to hold this contest. This is done by the BCCI to allow maximum viewers to get a chance to watch the game. The India VS Pakistan contests are always fun to watch. The action on display in these games is elite. Be it the batting, bowling, or fielding, the intensity of all of it is high. Here is an in-depth look at the same:?



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">India VS Pakistan 2023 ODI World Cup Clash to Be Held at the Narendra Modi Stadium:&nbsp;</h2>



The ?El Classico? of international cricket or India VS Pakistan will unfold at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Arch-Rivals India and Pakistan will lock horns at this iconic stadium. Around 120,000 fans are expected to watch the game. The last time that India played against Pakistan on Indian soil was back in 2016 in the ICC T20 World Cup. This game was played in Eden Gardens and was a low-scoring thriller. ?



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/India-vs-Pakistan-T20.jpg" alt="India VS Pakistan" class="wp-image-93550" width="854" height="503" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">In a latest, India have met Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022 which was held in Australia. Hardik and Virat impressed in that game. IMG SRC: BCCI.</figcaption></figure>



The last time that an India VS Pakistan contest took place in the ODI World Cup in India, was at the AS Bindra Stadium in Mohali in 2011. This was also a high-intensity match as it was the semi-final of the ODI World Cup. The India VS Pakistan game was also seen by Dr. Manmohan Singh and Yousaf Raza Gillani, the then prime ministers of both rival nations. There was on-field tension too. ?



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Indian Cricket Team Wants Spin-Friendly Tracks:&nbsp;</h2>



The ICC ODI World Cup is likely to kick off on the 5th of October. The following is the list of venues to be considered for hosting the games by the BCCI:?



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Location&nbsp;</td><td>Stadium&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Bengaluru&nbsp;</td><td>M Chinnaswamy Stadium&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Kolkata&nbsp;</td><td>Eden Gardens&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Mumbai&nbsp;</td><td>Wankhede Stadium&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Indore&nbsp;</td><td>Holkar International Stadium&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Lucknow&nbsp;</td><td>Ekana Sports Stadium&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Guwahati&nbsp;</td><td>Barsapara Stadium&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Delhi&nbsp;</td><td>Arun Jaitley Stadium&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Hyderabad&nbsp;</td><td>Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Rajkot&nbsp;</td><td>Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Trivandrum&nbsp;</td><td>Greenfield International Stadium&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Dharamshala&nbsp;</td><td>HPCA Cricket Stadium&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Nagpur&nbsp;</td><td>Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Ravindra-Jadeja-Asia-CUp.jpg" alt="India VS Pakistan" class="wp-image-93769" width="913" height="514" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Players like Jadeja and Ashwin, along with Axar have made India believe that spin-friendly tracks will help them win the World Cup. IMG SRC: Reuters Image</figcaption></figure>



Commenting on the request made by the Indian team a source in the BCCI said, ?The Indian team has performed well on slow tracks in the past few years at home. So the team management had requested that whenever the schedule is being prepared the Indian team should face top teams on slow pitches. They wanted to have the home advantage.?&nbsp;



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India VS Pakistan 2023 ODI World Cup Match to be Held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.?

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IND vs PAK ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: In a major development, the most anticipated IND vs PAK game during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is likely to be rescheduled due to apparent security concerns in Ahmedabad. Reportedly, the security agencies have advised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to reschedule the IND vs PAK game.



Notably, the eagerly awaited IND vs PAK fixture is already scheduled to be held on October 15 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The ICC and BCCI announced the schedule for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 a couple of days ago, however, there may be some tweaks to the original schedule.



The Indian Express reported that October 15 marks the first day of Navratri, the festival which is celebrated all across Gujarat throughout the night with the Garba dance. Hosting a high-profile IND vs PAK game won't be a viable option as it poses as a great security threat.



?We are mulling the options that we have and a decision will be taken soon. We have been told by the security agencies that a high-profile game like?India?vs?Pakistan, for which thousands of travelling fans are expected to reach Ahmedabad, should be avoided since they will be stretched because of Navratri,? a source told the?Indian Express.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Nightmare for fans if IND vs PAK game rescheduled</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/07/india-24_11zon.jpg" alt="IND vs PAK game in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 likely to be rescheduled due to &quot;security&quot; concerns in Ahmedabad" class="wp-image-116975" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">BCCI announces India's Home Series of Season 2023-34 </figcaption></figure>



If the IND vs PAK game for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 gets rescheduled, it will be a massive nightmare for the fans, who had already planned their travel to Ahmedabad. There was mass booking of hotels and people had already booked their travelling tickets at inflated prices for the game. In fact, some reports also claimed that people have even booked hospital beds for a night due to the unavailability of hotels.



Therefore a tweak in the ICC World Cup 2023 schedule will result in mass cancellation of hotel bookings along with the collapse in fans' travel plans to Ahmedabad. 



It can be noted that the BCCI and ICC have yet not opened the sale of stadium tickets for any of the games. With little over two months left for the coveted event to begin, its delay in the sale of tickets is incomprehensible. 



Jay Shah, BCCI secretary, has called a meeting on July 27 with all the concerned members, who will be hosting ICC World Cup 2023 matches to further discuss the fate of the IND vs PAK fixture. 



?I feel it will be in the best interest of all concerned that we meet again to exchange notes and take stock of any issue which needs discussion and decision. Accordingly, you are hereby requested to attend a meeting of the World Cup hosting associations,? the letter read.



The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is set to begin on October 5 with England taking on New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The final of the tournament, on November 19, is also scheduled at the Narendra Modi Stadium.



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IND vs PAK game in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 likely to be rescheduled due to "security" concerns in Ahmedabad

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Asia Cup 2023 Super 4: India vs Pakistan on 10th September to have a reserve day: In a very positive development, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has added a reserve day for the impending India vs Pakistan game, which is scheduled to be held on 10th September, during the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4s. The India vs Pakistan fixture is the second game to have the provision of reserve day after it was originally put in place for the Asia Cup 2023 Final.



The decision to add a reserve day to the India vs Pakistan game on September 10 was taken following discussions amongst the Asia Cup stakeholders. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) proposed the idea which was later adopted by the entire member's panel.



Notably, the first India vs Pakistan encounter on September 2nd was partially washed out due to incessant rain in Pallekele. The rain gods interrupted the game in Pallekele multiple times during the Indian batting, and later it put a complete full stop in the game and no second innings was possible.



India, unfortunately, became a victim of a similar kind of weather during its second fixture against Nepal on September 4 in Pallekele. However, this time, with rain permitting, a shortened 23-over chase was made possible for India, after Nepal notched up 230 runs in 48.2 overs.



Although the upcoming India vs Pakistan game is slated to be held in Colombo, the forecast in the city is not encouraging either. There is a 90 per cent chance of precipitation during the match day, which is again a threat of the match getting completely washed out.



Seeing the possibility of India vs Pakistan wash-out, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wrote to the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) to shift the match from Colombo to Hambantota. However, the request was rejected by the governing body.



The PCB had to agree to the decision, but it formally protested against the decision-making of the ACC. Eventually, during these discussions, it was zeroed on that a reserve day would be put in place in case there is a possibility of a complete washout of the India vs Pakistan game.



For both the matches - India vs Pakistan and Asia Cup 2023 Final, for which the reserve day has been allocated, efforts will be made to complete the match on the scheduled day. However, if the reserve day comes into play, the conditions for the contest will remain the same as they were on the last ball of the previous day.



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Asia Cup 2023 Super 4: India vs Pakistan on 10th September to have a reserve day

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PAK vs IND: Pakistan white-ball skipper Babar Azam has reflected upon his experience in India during the last ODI World Cup in 2023. He threw light on his maiden stint in India during the World Cup event, held in October-November last year. Babar, who was leading the side back then, said he didn't expect Indian people to welcome them, but was surprised by the hospitality.



During his conversation on Zalmi TV, Babar Azam recently revealed that he didn't expect fans to cheer for him in India during their matches. He said, "Mai India se expect nahi kar raha tha?(I was not expecting it from India)."



?Mai bilkul nahi expect kar raha tha. Mai first time ja raha tha Indian mujhe wahaan ka koi knowledge nahi tha?(I was not expecting it at all. It was my first time in India and I had no knowledge about the country)."



Notably, Pakistan's national side got a good cheering crowd during their matches in Hyderabad in the World Cup 2023. The team got decent support from the fans in the airports as well.



?Maine baat ki thi wahaan ke conditions and all lekin jab hum wahaan utre aur jaisa unhone welcome diya wo outstanding tha?(I have spoken to people about the playing condition and all but the welcome we?re given at?Hyderabad?airport was outstanding),? he said.



?Wo ek alag experience tha. Unka pyar tha, logo ne bahut pyar diya humey, bahut appreciate kiya?(It was a different experience. It was their love, Indian people gave us so much love, they appreciated our cricket).



He revealed that Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium was packed with the crowd even for their practice matches during the World Cup event. 



?Humare practice matches mey log aaye yaar, pura stadium packed tha. Hyderabad mey pura stadium packed tha?(Even in our practice games, people were cheerring for us. The entire stadium in Hyderabad was jam packed,? he said.



Speaking about his experience playing at the World's biggest stadium against India, Babar Azam said, "It was a different vibe."



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/04/Babar-Azam-at-Narendra-Modi-Stadium-1024x608.jpg" alt="PAK vs IND: Babar Azam says, 'Logo ne India mey bahut pyar diyaBabar Azam says,' after his World Cup 2023 visit in India" class="wp-image-132711" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: Associated Press</figcaption></figure>



Notably, the India vs Pakistan fixture was held at the Narendra Modi Stadium on October 14. The stadium with a capacity of over 100,000 people was jam-packed with a sea of blue roaring against Pakistan. 



The Rohit Sharma-led Indian side convincingly defeated Pakistan in that contest by 7 wickets. Indian pace ace Jasprit Bumrah remained the key architect of that win, followed by a brilliant show by the Indian batters. 



Pakistan's stay in India was cut short owing to their awful run in the World Cup 2023. The Men in Green, who had come up with the hopes of lifting the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Cricket_World_Cup">World Cup</a> title on Indian soil, couldn't even qualify for the playoffs of the tournament. 



Babar Azam and Co managed just four wins in nine matches and were left stranded in the fifth position in the World Cup points table at the end of the group stages.



Pakistan's ambitions to lift the World Cup glory will once again rise as we inch closer to the T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and the USA. In their bid to prepare for the event, Pakistan had recently conducted comprehensive fitness training for their key players in collaboration with the Army Training School in Kakul.



Moreover, Pakistan has also re-appointed Babar Azam as the captain of the white-ball side, replacing Shaheen Shah Afridi, who unfortunately, couldn't keep hold of the leadership for more than one T20I series.



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PAK vs IND: Babar Azam says, 'Logo ne India mey bahut pyar diya' after his World Cup 2023 visit in India | India vs Pakistan

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England's former captain Michael Vaughan believes that fierce-rivals India and Pakistan should play a Test-Match versu each other in Australia. He believes that if this happens, then Test Cricket will witness a great surge of growth and this match will also increase the excitement of the longest format of the game. 
However, Michael Vaughan admits that this is not easy due to political reasons between India and Pakistan, but this option can be considered. Apart from this, if the ICC gets involved in this matter, then there are chances of things working out.
<h2>"I want Pakistan and India to play a Test-Match versus each other on Australian Soil"</h2>
In an interview with the Times of India (TOI), Vaughan said, "I wish that both rivals Pakistan and India play Test-Matches versus each other on Australian soil. Both teams do square off against each other in the Asia Cup and the ICC Tournaments, but both of them haven't faced each other in red ball Cricket since a really long time. I want both of them face each other in the longest format of the game, but the only problem is that they cannot face each other in their home conditions. 
Therefore, as a solution to the problem, they can play Test Cricket versus each other in Australia or England. If this happens, it will be one of the biggest moments of the game and they will surely receive support in huge numbers."
"Pakistan &amp; India playing Test-Matches versus each other is going to prove to be absolutely phenomenal for the longest format of the game. Although, I am aware about the amount of politics involved in this matter, I believe both the teams can consider playing Tests at the Adelaide Oval, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) or the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)," Vaughan added. 
It's worth noting that the Indian and Pakistani teams have not faced each other in the Test format for almost 18 years. The last Test series between the two teams was played in 2007-08, but since then the two teams have not faced each other in Tests.
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Michael Vaughan wants Fierce-Rivals India and Pakistan to play Test-Matches versus each other in Australia

India vs Pakistan: Will the two rivals play a test match versus each other? This English legend wants them to play in

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

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

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

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

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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team. He said that it might look like they are scared of announcing the team, but it seems that they don't know what to do. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan. The Men in Green are yet to announce the team even though the deadline of 12th January has already been surpassed by a long margin. 
India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan have all revealed their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This has made many speculate about why Pakistan isn't announcing their squad for the tournament, which is less than one month away. 
There have been several reports that Pakistan will be announcing their squad for the tournament soon. They are awaiting the fitness of a few players, and hence, they will soon be naming the team. Some reports also have revealed the players who will be playing, but an official announcement is yet to come. 
<h2>Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai - Basit Ali </h2>
Amid all this, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali commented on the same, saying that no one knows what is happening. He speculated that they might be waiting for the fitness report on Saim Ayub. Speaking in a video posted on his YouTube channel, he explained: 
"Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai -- karein to kya karein? (Is Pakistan scared to announce their squad? No, it isn't, just unsure what to do and what not). The biggest issue is whether Saim Ayub can return fit or not. It's still not clear." 
It remains to be seen when will Pakistan announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is all set to take place from 19th February, with the final all set to be played on 9th March.
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Pakistan squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is yet to be announced {PC:X}

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan.

"Pakistan darr gaya"- PCB attacked as they are yet to announce ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This comes after the Indian governing body refused to write 'Pakistan' on their kits for the tournament. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February. The preparations for the tournament are on, and the ICC and the PCB are taking every step possible to make sure that everything is right on track. 
However, a controversy recently erupted after BCCI refused to write Pakistan on their jersey for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Notably, every participating nation, as per the ICC policy, has to write the name of the host nation below the logo of the tournament on their jersey. 
After BCCI refused to sport it, Pakistan Cricket Board officials made a strong statement, saying that BCCI is trying to use politics in every matter. He, however, mentioned that they are hopeful that ICC will support them and India will be asked to write the name of the jersey on their kits for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
<h2>It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys - ICC official </h2>
Following this, BCCI also reacted, and the insider from the governing body said that since they are playing in Dubai, it isn't mandatory for them to wear the 'Pakistan written jersey'. The BCCI also stressed that they didn't write Pakistan's name on the podium of the Trophy tours as well. 
Amid all this, ICC has come up with a strong response for the BCCI. An ICC official mentioned that it is the responsibility of the host nation to add the tournament logo to their jersey. He stated: 
"It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys. All teams are obligated to comply with this rule," an ICC official said as per A-Sports, as quoted by NDTV. 
Not only this, it is learned that the ICC also warned BCCI that they would be taking strict action if they didn't wear the Pakistan-written jersey during the tournament.
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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC launches attack at BCCI over jersey controversy, gives 'Strict action' warning for not wearing 'Pakistan' printed kits

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India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England. The series between the teams will begin on 22nd January at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 
Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is. With India set to play a five-match T20I series against England, it is expected that the pacer will be achieving the feat in the upcoming series. 
This comes as a remarkable feat because Arshdeep Singh made his debut during 2022, and to reach to 100 wickets within the span of around 2 years is staggering. The left-arm pacer has been nothing short of exceptional in the T20 format and is one of the most consistent performers with the ball for the team. 
Arshdeep Singh has been sensational with the new ball as well as in death. In the last few years, he has proved to be the biggest match-winner for India in T20Is. The pacer has won many games for the team on his own and will be keen to carry on the same form in the upcoming series. 
<h2>Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024</h2>
Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024.  He was the joint-highest wicket-taker in the series with 17 wickets to his name as he oozed his class with both new ball and old ball, helping India to end their title drought.
Arshdeep Singh will be extremely important for India in the upcoming T20I series against England. The pacer will be key for the team alongside Mohammed Shami, who will be making his comeback to the team after a long injury break. The duo will be leading the attack for the team. 
With the kind of performances that he has displayed, Arshdeep Singh is likely to play all five games in the series. It won't be a surprise if he gets to 100 wickets in the first two games of the series against England.
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Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is.

India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England.

Arshdeep Singh on the verge become the greatest Indian fast bowler in T20Is

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The India and Pakistan rivalry has been a great contest on the cricket field, as well as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, marked by intense competition between the neighbouring nations and passionate fan engagement. It has often been seen that ever since the two teams have stopped playing bilaterals against eachother, these two are featured in every ICC tournament, which draw millions of spectators.  
The rivalry only intensifies, every time the two nations play against eachother, be it the Cricket World Cup or the ICC Champions Trophy. Such has been India’s domination in the ICC events, that they claimed successive wins in both the One-Day as well as the T20 World Cup. However, the Champions Trophy results have been contrasting with Pakistan’s infamous victory in the CT 2017 final against India, as well as their memorable 10-wickets win against India in the T20 World Cup of 2021.    
Clearly, the India vs Pakistan games are celebration of cricket to its peak, where every ball, every run, and every wicket carries the weightage of national pride.
<h2 dir="ltr">Here’s the strongest combined playing XI from the current squads of India and Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr">1: Rohit Sharma (C)</h3>
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Rohit Sharma - The Indian skipper at the top (Image Credit: X)
Indian captain and opener Rohit Sharma will be a part of the India-Pakistan combine playing XI. The right-handed batter has exceptional records and stats in ICC tournaments for the Indian Cricket Team.
As of now, Rohit Sharma has scored a total of 10,866 runs with an average of 49.16, including 31 centuries and 57 fifties in ODIs. Sharma has this ability to score quick runs and introduce the x-factor of the game for his side. 
<h3 dir="ltr">2: Babar Azam</h3>
Former Pakistan captain and top-order batter Babar Azam would also be a part of the combined ODI playing XI. Though he has been scorched off form recently and has faced sheer criticism, however, the players great antics cannot be overlooked owing to his sudden dip in form. 
As of now, Babar Azam has managed to score 5,957 runs with an average of 56,73, including 19 centuries and 34 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">3: Virat Kohli</h3>
One of the greatest players when it comes to limited overs cricket, Virat Kohli is considered the greatest in the format, while his fearless approach often frightens any bowling attack in the world. 
As of now, Virat Kohli is nearing the great landmark of 14000 ODI runs in international cricket, as he for now has a total of 13,906 runs to his name with an average of 58.18, including 50 centuries and 72 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">4: Shreyas Iyer</h3>
Indian middle-order batter <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shreyas_Iyer">Shreyas Iyer </a>has been a consistent player for the men in blue in the ODI format for a long time. Iyer has been a crucial asset to the India middle-order while delivering match-winning performances in the CWC 2023 as well as the Asia Cup. This is the reason he finds himself in place of Indian star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant.  
As of now, Shreyas Iyer has put on a total of 2,421 runs with an average of 47.47, including 5 centuries and 18 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">5: Mohammad Rizwan</h3>
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New Pakistan skipper - Mohammad Rizwan (Image Credit: X)
Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan fins his name in this combined playing XI for India and Pakistan. The currently named skipper of the Pakistan limited-overs side, has produced results after his immediate effect.  
As of now, Mohammad Rizwan has scored a total of 2,352 runs with an average of 41.26, including 3 centuries and 15 fifties, however, he is one of the most standout players for Pakistan in the middle-order. 
<h3 dir="ltr">6: Hardik Pandya</h3>
Indian all-rounder <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardik_Pandya">Hardik Pandya</a> has been the asset for the Indian side, winning matches on several occasions. Pandya has been a responsible batsman down the order with an exemplary record against Pakistan. He on several occasions has won matches for India single-handedly, be it with the bat or with the ball. 
As of now, Hardik Pandya has scored 1769 runs and has taken 84 wickets for the Indian side in the 50-over format.
<h3 dir="ltr">7: Shadab Khan</h3>
Shadab Khan, the Leg-spin bowling all-rounder has been a crucial player for the Pakistan cricket team in recent times.Though Shadab Khan has not featured much for Pakistan in recent times, his services have been relished by the nation when it comes to limited-overs cricket. 
As of now, Shadab Khan has 855 runs and 85 wickets for the Pakistan side to his name.
<h3 dir="ltr">8: Kuldeep Yadav</h3>
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Kuldeep Yadav: The wizard for India in the sub-continent (Image Credit: X)
Kuldeep Yadav, the left-arm Chinaman bowler, has had an immense impact on India’s performances under sub-continent conditions. He is known for his standout services in the ODI format and hence features as the only main spin bowling option in the 11.
As of now, Kuldeep Yadav has taken 172 wickets for the Indian side with an economy of just 4.99.
<h3 dir="ltr">9: Shaheen Shah Afridi</h3>
Shaheen Shah Afridi has seemingly restored his form after his work stress was reduced, as the pacer has this supreme ability to swing the new ball on both sides. For Pakistan, Shaheen has been a proven matchwinner in several high-profile games in ICC tournaments.
As of now, Shaheen Shah Afridi has picked 119 wickets for the Pakistan Cricket Team with an economy of 5.49.
<h3 dir="ltr">10: Jasprit Bumrah</h3>
India’s most deadliest fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is one of the most feared bowlers in the world currently. Bumrah is an exceptional pacer in all phases of the game, and he can deliver the maximum impact with the new ball as well as in the death overs. Bumrah has not played many ODIs owing to his frequent injuries and still remains doubtful for the Champions Trophy 2025. 
As of now, Jasprit Bumrah has taken a total of 149 wickets with an economy of 4.59 for the Indian side.
<h3 dir="ltr">11: Mohammed Shami</h3>
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Mohammed Shami's return to the Indian side for the Champions Trophy (Image Credit: X) 
Mohammed Shami, the most experienced right-arm fast bowler for India, is set to feature in the upcoming Champions Trophy, as he has never featured for the Indian team ever since the last Cricket World Cup in 2023, where he was the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. 
As of now, Mohammed Shami has clinched a total of 195 wickets for the men in blue with an economy of 5.55.
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India and Pakistan's combined strongest probable 11 picked from their squads for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Sighting India vs Pakistan rivalries over ICC events, here is a combined playing 11 from the current squad of both the teams for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.