India vs England pink ball test: Ahmedabad tickets for pink ball test has been sold out confirms Sourav Ganguly.



India vs England pink ball test: The president of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Sourav Ganguly was delighted to announce that the tickets for the pink ball Test between India and England have been sold out. He also added that the decision on the entry of the spectators in the upcoming Indian Premier League will be taken shortly.



The third test between India and England will be played at newly refurbished Motera Stadium (Sardar Patel Stadium) Ahmedabad. This will be the first international game hosted by the stadium. The game will begin on 24th February.



BCCI has decided to allow at least 50 per-cent crowd to the stadium which has the capacity of 110,000 spectators at one go.&nbsp;



?Ahmedabad is completely sold out. Happy to see normalcy back,? Ganguly told Star Sports in an interview.



?I spoke to Jay Shah and he?s very keen on these Test matches. Just for him also cricket is coming back to Ahmedabad after six-seven years because they built the new stadium,? former India captain said.



India will host its second Day/Night test game at Ahmedabad between India and England while the first Day/Night fixture was hosted in Kolkata?s Eden Garden back in 2019 against Bangladesh.



The BCCI and IPL GC are planning to allow spectators back to IPL which is slated to take place from the second week of April.



?This year is going to be big as well because of what it is. We?ll see whether we can get the crowd back into the IPL, it?s a decision we?ll have to take very shortly. But it?s going to be another great tournament,? Ganguly said.



Ganguly added that BCCI will conduct one pink ball test in every home series.&nbsp;



?Absolutely. One pink-ball Test in a series is ideal. Every generation goes through changes, the pink ball is one of the main changes for Test match cricket, and to keep Test match cricket alive."



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India vs England pink ball test: Ahmedabad tickets for pink ball test has been sold out confirms Sourav Ganguly

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India vs England: England pacers are dying to use Pink Ball says Mark Wood.



India vs England: Mark Wood who is recently added to the test side for the last two test games against India on Friday has said that England pacers are dying to use the pink ball. Both England and India will play their third game at Motera Stadium which will be a Day/Night fixture. This will also embark the opening match of the stadium in an International format.



The four-game test series is levelled at 1-1 and the third game will begin on 24th February.



Test games under the lights always assist the seamers and England will be happy to use their pacers on the track. The last time India played their Day/Night test at Eden Gardens, the seamers picked all 20 wickets in the game against Bangladesh.



"We've been bowling with them in the nets -- they have swung quite a bit and they've lasted longer, which was interesting to see," Wood told a conference call.



"With the ball, as soon as it moves, every one of the bowlers from the past couple of months is dying to get it in their hand."



England bowlers have the ability to use the pink ball to its fullest and exploit the conditions. Even if Mark Wood does not get a chance to play the game, the visitors have plenty of options to use.



James Anderson who didn?t play the second game will certainly return in the third test match and he can swing the ball easily. Along with Anderson, Stuart Broad and Jofra Archer can also swing the ball under the lights.



"As soon as the ball moves we know how good our seam bowlers can be," said Wood.



"We've got good depth there, good skills and two of the best ever (Anderson and Broad)," added the 31-year-old Durham quick.



<h2>Wood explains why he pulled out from IPL 2021 Auction:</h2>



Mark Wood also explained the reason behind his last-minute withdraw from IPL 2021 Auction.



Wood has played just 18 test games in his six years long test career till now. He has sustained an ankle injury which restricted him to play more.&nbsp;



Wood said, he wants to spend time with his family and it was a hard decision for him. He said the money IPL gives can be life-changing for anyone.



Six weeks IPL and two more week on top of that due to quarantine and all of that stuff, I can spend quality time with my family. Wood also want to focus on England?s national fixtures and make himself more consistent and prominent in bowling.



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India vs England: England pacers are dying to use Pink Ball says Mark Wood

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India vs England: Rohit Sharma shuts the discussion around the pitches to be used in Motera Stadium.



India vs England: Team India?s senior cricketer, Rohit Sharma defends in the discussion around the pitches begin used in the test games in India. The opener said it the surface at Motera behaves much like the previous one in Chennai, it would neither be a surprise nor disappointment.



Sharma who smacked 161 in the second game at Chennai?s rank turner said that there is nothing wrong in taking the advantage of the home conditions. That is why there are home and away test matches. We will definitely exploit the home conditions and argued that both teams have the opportunity to use the conditions on offer.



The rank turner at Chennai helped the spinner from both sides and Indian spinners took the advantage much better than the England spinners. Out of 20 wickets in the second test at Chennai, Indian spinners collected 15 wickets.



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??The pitch is the same for both the teams, so I don?t know why this topic is raised every time. Both the teams play on the same pitch. People say pitches shouldn?t be like this or that but for years Indian pitches are made like this only,? Rohit said during a virtual press conference. ?I don?t think there need to be any changes. Every team takes advantage of their home conditions.?



India and England are both in the fray of qualifying for the final berth of ICC WOrld Test CHampionship. The outcome of this series will be decided which team would compete against New Zealand in the finals.



<h2>Pink Ball Test Pitch:</h2>



The pitches used in the Day/Night test have a 6mm grass cover but the convention is not followed here in Motera. The surface will aid spinners more than the pacers. And India can take good advantage of the surface used.



?I don?t see anything changing in the pitch from what we played in the second Test. It?s more or less going to be on the same page. It?s going to be turning as well and we are preparing according to that,? Rohit said.



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?When we tour outside India, the pitches are not according to our needs. They make pitches on the basis of what suits the home team best. So why will we lose that advantage while playing in India? That is why the test games are called a home game and away games. If you have any issues with the pitches then go and ask ICC to make a regulation on that.?



India and England will begin the pink ball test at newly refurbished Sardar Patel Stadium on 24th February. 



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India vs England: Rohit Sharma shuts the discussion around the pitches to be used in Motera Stadium

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India vs England 3rd Test: Umesh Yadav added to the Indian squad for the last two test matches.



India vs England 3rd Test: Senior pacer Umesh Yadav has been added to the Indian squad for the last two test matches against England. Yadav on Sunday appeared for the fitness test at the newly refurbished Motera Stadium and cleared it following which the pacer was included in the squad.



His replacement Shardul Thakur was released from the test team earlier to play the ongoing domestic 50 over tournament (Vijay Hazare Trophy) for his home team. Thakur was drafted on to the side in the Australian tour where he performed tremendously in the penultimate test.



On the same tour, seamer Umesh Yadav sustained a calf muscle injury due to which he was ruled out of the whole tour.



India and England will play their penultimate test which will be the pink ball test starting on 24th February. The event will be hosted in Motera Stadium.



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With Umesh Yadav getting fit for the test matches, India might look to play with three seamers as it will be a pink ball test. Although it has been hinted that the surface will be rank turner, India will certainly come up with two spinners only unlike the first and second test.



Kuldeep Yadav could be dropped from the side making way for Umesh Yadav. Mohammad Siraj will also rest as Jaspirt Bimrah will join the playing 11 after the rest in the second game. While the third pacer will be Ishant Sharma.



<h2>India squad for last two tests:</h2>



Virat Kohli (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Kuldeep Yadav, Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), KL Rahul, Wriddhiman Saha (wicket-keeper), R Ashwin,? Shubman Gill, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ishant Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Md. Siraj, Umesh Yadav.



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India vs England 3rd Test: Umesh Yadav added to the Indian squad for the last two test matches

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India vs England 3rd Test Preview: With the series-levelling at 1-1, India and England will come up all guns blazing in the third test. Starting from 24th February, the pink ball test will embark the beginning of the international cricket at Motera Stadium.&nbsp; After the defeat in the first game, India turned the tables with complete domination in the second game. The rank turner suited India and the surface at Motera is more or less the same. However, the pink ball will somehow keep some assistance for the seamers also.



<h2>India vs England 3rd Test, Match Preview, Playing 11, and Dream11 Fantasy Tips:</h2>



Match: India vs England 3rd Test Match



Day/Date: Feb 24, Wed - Feb 28, Sun



Time: 2:30 PM (09:00 AM GMT / 02:30 PM LOCAL)



Venue: Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad



<h2>Pitch Report from Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad:</h2>



The surface as discussed earlier will be a rank turner. The pitch will give assistance to the spinners while some grass is there to help out the seamers as the sunsets. The pink ball will create problems for the batsmen. Believing on the reports, the surface is a paradise for the bowlers.



<h2>Where to watch the 3rd Test between India and England?</h2>



Star Sports will broadcast the match and the viewers can also tune in to Hotstar along with Jio TV app for the live coverage of the match.



<h2>India vs England 3rd Test Probable Playing XI:</h2>



<h3>India Playing XI:</h3>



Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (captain), Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Hardik Pandya, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah and Umesh Yadav.



<h3>Full Squad(India):</h3>



Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli(c), KL Rahul, Ajinkya Rahane, Shardul Thakur, Rishabh Pant(w), Washington Sundar, Ishant Sharma, Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mayank Agarwal, Ravichandran Ashwin, Wriddhiman Saha.



<h3>England Playing XI:</h3>



Dom Sibley, Zak Crawley, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Ollie Pope, Ben Foakes, Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes, Jack Leach, Jofra Archer, James Anderson.



<h3>Full Squad (England):</h3>



Joe Root(c), Rory Burns, Daniel Lawrence, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler(w), Moeen Ali, Olly Stone Jofra Archer, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, James Anderson, Dominic Sibley,&nbsp; Ollie Pope, Chris Woakes, Ben Foakes, Dominic Bess.



<h2>India vs England 3rd Test Dream11 Fantasy Tips:</h2>



Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara, Joe Root, Virat Kohli, Jhonny Bairstow, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ben Foakes, Jasprit Bumrah, James Anderson and Jofra Archer.



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India vs England 3rd Test Match Preview, Playing XI, Dream11 Prediction, Pitch Report, Where to Watch?

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Sardar Patel Stadium named after Indian PM Narendra Modi.



Narendra Modi Stadium: Indian President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday inaugurated the refurbished Sardar Patel Stadium and the stadium has been renamed the Narendra Modi Stadium. The ground that was widely known as Moetra Stadium is named after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was also formerly the president of the Gujrat Cricket Association. While the name of the ground has been renamed Narendra Modi Stadium but the complex will remain as planned Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave in the city.



Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, BCCI secretary Jay Shah also made their presence in the stadium.&nbsp;



Narendra Modi Stadium will host its first international fixture on Wednesday as India vs England 3rd (Day/Night) Test.



<h2>The stadium was conceptualized by Narendra Modi:</h2>



President Ram Nath Kovind in his inaugural speech said, ?The ground was planned and conceptualized by Narendra Modi and he was also the president of the Gujrat Cricket Association at that time.?



"This stadium is an example of eco-friendly development," he added.



?The Narendra Modi Stadium can accommodate as many as 1,32,000 fans at a time. This will be the world's biggest sports stadium," Home Minister Amit Shah said at the event.



"Coupled with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave and Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera, a sports complex will also be built-in Naranpura. These three will be equipped to host any international sports event," he said.



?Ahmedabad will be known as the Sports City of India and Olympics games can also be hosted here at&nbsp; Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave,? said Amit Shah.



Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said it is a proud moment not only for Cricket but for the whole country. Apart from being the world largest stadium, the ground is equipped with world-class technologies and facilities.



Narendra Modi Stadium earlier hosted the knockout games of the recently concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The ground will be further hosting back to back seven international fixtures against England.



The last two test games and the five games T20I series against England will be held in the Narendra Modi Ground.



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Sardar Patel Stadium named after Indian PM Narendra Modi

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India vs England: Records Tumble as India defeated England by 10 wickets in the 3rd Test match.



India vs England: Axar Patel?s sheer brilliance with the ball as he claimed an 11-wicket hall and defeated England by 10 wickets in the third Pink ball test inside two days. With the loss, England?s hopes for the ICC World Test Championship final are also dead. While India is still in the race along with Australia. If India manages to win or at least draw the last test game against England, then India will play the final against New Zealand, however, if England wins the last test game, Australia will go to the final.



The short game of Test Cricket was displayed at the revamped Narendra Modi Stadium which ended within two days and just 844 deliveries were bowled.



The pink ball test is always a treat for the pacers while this was not the case in Narendra Modi Stadium. Turners played a crucial role in the game as 27 wickets have been gone to the spinners.



England batting woes against spin duo Ravi Ashwin and Axar Patel continues as they got folded to mere 112 and 81 runs in the first and third innings respectively. India got to chase the target of 49 runs in the fourth innings to which Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill answered in just 7.4 overs.



<h2>Records tumble at Narendra Modi Stadium:</h2>



Axar Patel getting best figures in D/N tests: England batsmen had no answers to Patel?s accuracy. He picked six wickets in the first innings while five in the third to end England?s run to ICC World Test Championship. Now he has three 5 wickets haul in four test innings.



<h3>Ten-wicket hauls in D/N Tests:</h3>



<ul><li>11/70 AXAR PATEL v Eng Ahmedabad 2020/21</li><li>10/62 Pat Cummins v SL Brisbane 2018/19</li><li>10/174 Devendra Bishoo v Pak Dubai 2016/17</li></ul>



<h3>Ashwin enters 400 wickets club: </h3>



Ravichandran Ashwin added four more wickets to the three he picked in the first innings to enter the 400 wickets club in the Test Cricket. He is the fourth Indian to enter the milestone after Anil Kumble (619), Kapil Dev (434) and Harbhajan Singh (417).



He also becomes the second-fastest cricketer in the world to bag 400 wickets in just 77 test games.



<h3>Virat Kohli most successful Indian test captain: </h3>



Team India skipper Virat Kohli with the win at Narendra Modi Stadium surpasses former cricketer MS Dhoni at the number of test wins at home. Virat Kohli has now 22 wins while MS Dhoni had 21.



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India vs England: Records Tumble as India defeated England by 10 wickets in the 3rd Test match

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Indian women to play their first ever pink ball test soon in Australia: Jay Shah.



The Indian women?s cricket team will feature in their first-ever pink ball (day/night) test match soon when they tour Australia later this year, Jay Shah informed the fans.



Jay Shah, who is the secretary of the BCCI, announced the news on his Twitter handle and stated that the move is part of the BCCI?s commitment to take the women?s cricket game one step forward each day.



?Taking forward our commitment towards women?s cricket, I am extremely pleased to announce that Team India @BCCIwomen will play in their first-ever pink ball day-night Test later this year in Australia,? Shah tweeted.



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After a long haul of seven years, the Indian women?s cricket team will once again don the test kits against England, starting June 16 and another one in the subsequent Australia tour later in 2021. The women?s contingent is also scheduled to play T20I and ODI series down under.



The last test match Indian women played was way back in 2014 against England in Wormsley Park.



The exact dates of the tours and the games are not revealed but most probably it is going to be after September.



The game between Indian women and Australian women will be the second day/night Test game in the history of women's cricket. The first pink ball Day/Night test was held between Australia and England back in November 2017 in Sydney.



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Indian women to play their first-ever pink ball test soon in Australia: Jay Shah

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WTC Latest Standings: The West Indies have just done the unimaginable, as they have pulled off an unbelievable comeback in the second and final test match of the two-match test series between Australia and the West Indies by defeating the hosts by eight runs at Brisbane's mighty Gabba Stadium. Shamar Joseph (7-68), who was cleared by doctors following a possible stress fracture on his right toe, tore apart the whole Australian batting unit, taking his maiden seven-wicket haul in Australia's second innings. The Windies also became the first team in cricket history to upset defending World Cup champions Australia in a pink-ball test.



The Men in Maroon?s victory in the second test ensured that the series ended in a 1-1 draw between the two sides as the visitors avoided being whitewashed in the two-match test series. The Windies got the opportunity to bat first in the second test, as they scored 311 runs in their first inning. In reply, the hosts posted a total of 289-9 (declared) in their first inning. Later, the Men in Maroon were all out for 192 runs thanks to the brilliant bowling efforts of seamer Josh Hazlewood (3-23) and off-spinner Nathan Lyon (3-42). Mitchell Starc and Cameron Green picked up 1 wicket each as the hosts were asked to chase 216 runs, which looked pretty easy for the Aussies.



But the duo of Shamar Joseph (7-68) and Alzarri Joseph (2-62) didn?t allow the Aussie batters to settle down at the crease as their terrific bowling efforts allowed the visitors to win their first test match on Australian soil since 1997. Down Below is the updated ICC World Test Championship table after the 2nd Test match between Australia and the West Indies.



The defending champions, Australia, are still at the top of the overall standings with a PCT of 55.00. Sri Lanka are still at the bottom of the overall WTC points table with a PCT of 0.00, as they have yet to win their first match in the current cycle. The win in the second test against Australia has allowed the Windies to overtake England for the 7th spot in the overall standings with a PCT of 33.33 in four games. The Ben Stokes-led Three Lions are in the eighth position with a PCT of 15.00 in five games, but that could change if they win the first test match against India.



The sixth position is occupied by Pakistan, as they have a PCT of 36.66 from five matches. They have won two games and lost the other three, as they lost the three-match series against Australia 3-0.



Bangladesh is at number 5, with a PCT of 50.00.They have played two games so far and have won one and lost one match. New Zealand, who are at number 4 in the points table, also have the same PCT of 50.00 as the Bengal Tigers, as they have won one game and faced defeat in one match.



The third position in the WTC points table is South Africa, with a PCT of 50.00 as well. Their previous Test Series against India ended in a tie, with both teams winning one game each.



India is in the second spot in the overall standings with a PCT of 54.16. They have tasted success in two games and faced defeat in one match against South Africa. If the Men in Blue win the ongoing first test match against England, then they will leapfrog Australia for the first spot in the points table.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">World Test Championship (2023-2025) Points table</h2>



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WTC Updated Points Table after West Indies defeated Australia | WTC Latest Standings | World Test Championship (2023-2025) Points table

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The first ever pink-ball Test-Match in the history of Cricket was played in 2015. Trans-Trasman rivals New Zealand and Australia took part in that match and it was a highly fierce and exciting contest. The Kangaroos ended up finishing on the winning side in that encounter by a margin of three-wickets. 
A few days ago, the Mighty Australians crushed Rohit Sharma-led India by a margin of 10 wickets in the Adelaide Pink-ball Test-Match, which was the Kangaroos's 13th victory in Day &amp; Night Test contests. So far, Australia have suffered just a single defeat in the longest format of the game matches played with the pink-ball, which came versus the West Indies. The big question which arises is why is it so difficult to defeat the Kangaroos in Pink-ball Test-Matches?
<h2>This is the secret behind Australia's success in Pink-ball Test-Matches... </h2>
The base of any side is strengthened only when players are given high number of chances in Domestic Cricket in a structural-way. One of the main reasons behind the Aussies's gold performance in Pink-ball tests is that Cricket Australia, the cricket governing body of the nation conducts domestic-cricket matches with the Pink-ball. This simply means that in Australia, youngsters who have the tendency of playing the Pink-ball well are being groomed from the Domestic-Cricket level itself. Be it a batter or a bowler, all the players are getting exposed to the Pink-ball in a really good way. 
25-year-old Nathan Mcsweeney is good example of this. He played a good knock of 39 runs in the first inning of the Adelaide Test-Match versus the Indians and stood firmly at the crease and controlled one end beautifully. This is the same player who scored a total of 762 runs with the bat in 10 contests of the 2023-24 season of Sheffield Shield, which the Domestic First-class tournament of the nation.
<h2>Australia has taken part in the highest number of Pink-Ball Tests</h2>
2023 WTC winners Australia are the only team to have taken part in the highest number of Test contests played with the Pink-Ball. They have taken part in a total of 13 contests so far, out of which they have secured victories in 12 games and have won all the Adelaide Pink-Ball fixtures. England have also played 7 Pink-Ball matches so far alongside the likes of West Indies and India. South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka have also managed to gain valuable experience of playing Day &amp; Night Tests.

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Australia have a formidable record in Pink Ball Day & Night Test-Matches | Image: Getty Images

Australia has played 13 pink ball test matches so far, out of which they have secured Victories on 12 occasions. Know what's the secret behind their success in Day & Night Matches?

What's the secret behind Australia's success in Pink Ball Day & Night Tests? Why do teams find it difficult to defeat them?

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Nitish Kumar Reddy has made history and has given India a hope to save or even win the ongoing Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Stadium. He struck his maiden Test ton which helped India save the follow-on and finish the day at 358/9. He became the 69th Indian batter to score a hundred on away soil.
His innings has kept India in the game, and the visitors have an outside chance. Nitish is unbeaten on 105 runs with 10 fours and one six. India are still trailing by 116 runs, but they are not far away. His century made the whole cricketing world praise him. He definitely silenced his critics who doubted his position in the playing XI.
<h2>IND vs AUS 4th Test: Puma slams Sanjay Manjrekar for his remark on Nitish Kumar Reddy's place in Playing XI</h2>
Nitish Kumar Reddy came out to bat when India lost Rishabh Pant at 191/6. He stretched an important partnership of 127 runs with Washington Sundar (50) for the 8th wicket. From there, Reddy played a matured knock and took risks when required and played cautiously when the pressure was on. With his hundred he became the first Indian batter to score a hundred at no. 8 on Australian soil.
His performance has not just earned him praise but also shut down all the critics. Notably, ahead of the MCG test, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar questioned Reddy's place in the playing XI. He said, "Does Reddy add value to this Indian side? Can we expect 120 runs from a No. 8 batter or, say, a 7-wicket haul like Shardul Thakur? At this stage, his bowling isn’t good enough, and his batting is too early to consider him a batting all-rounder.”
He also pointed out that India need specialist batter in place of Reddy. And what came as a special performance, the 21-year-old went on to slam an incredible century. His hundred has numerous reactions off the field. Famous sportswear brand PUMA Cricket also had a cheeky response to Manjrekar's remark with a tweet featuring Nitish Kumar Reddy in a "finger of the lips" pose.
The post suddenly caught the attention of the fans and spread like the fire in the woods. Reddy made a big difference with his impeccable knock, and India will hope that he can add a few more runs on Day 4 to take India to close to Australia's first-inning score. 
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Nitish Kumar Reddy slammed his maiden Test in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium to help India reach close to Australia's score.

Sportswear brand Puma slams Sanjay Manjrekar on "Nitish to be dropped" remark after Reddy's spectacular Boxing Day Ton 

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The Indian Men's National Cricket Team, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma are currently taking part in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series versus the Mighty Australians in Australia and both teams are currently fighting it our against each other in the five-match Test-Series. 
Post the conclusion of the Australian tour, the Men in Blue will shift their focus towards their upcoming bilateral assignment versus England and the 2025 Champions Trophy. Alongside the squad for the Bilateral series verus the Three Lions, the country's Cricket Governing Body, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is also expected to announce the Indian squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy tournament. 
<h2>Schedule of the White-Ball series assignment versus England</h2>
The Men in Blue will kick off the white-ball assignment versus England with the five-match T20 International series which will kick off from the 22nd of January. Then both the teams will lock horns versus each other in the three-match One Day International series from the 6th of January.
The ODI series versus the 2019 ODI World Cup winners will act as a preparatory ground for the Men in Blue ahead of the Champions Trophy. Post the conclusion of England's tour of India, Rohit Sharma &amp; CO will immediately travel to Dubai. They will be kicking off their Champions Trophy 2025 (CT) campaign on the 20th of February versus the Bangladeshi Tigers.
<h2>Big players likely to get rested</h2>
According to the workload management policy of the BCCI, experienced players like Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah are likely to get rested for the T20 International series. Apart from them, the likes of Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are also anticipated to be rested. 
Talking to Inside sport, a executive of BCCI said, "He (Jasprit Bumrah) has been playing Cricket continuously since the last 2 months. It's our priority to keep him fit for the 2025 Champions Trophy and IPL 2025 too. That's why, Bumrah will not be included in the T20 squad for the England series."
<h2>Probable T20 Squad of the Indian team versus England</h2>
Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, T20 specialists will likely get selected in the squad. Players like Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel and Sanju Samson will be getting the chance to showcase their skills. The duo of Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav, who have just returned from their respective injuries might also get selected to help them get ready for the Champions Trophy. 
Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson (WK), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (WK) and Riyan Parag. 
<h2>Probable ODI Squad of the Indian team versus England</h2>
Regular skipper Rohit Sharma will be handling the leadership duties of the One-Day Team. The presence of experienced players like Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj are expected to increase the strength of the squad.
Squad: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (WK), Mohammed Siraj, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Kumar Reddy and KL Rahul. 
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Kuldeep Yadav of India celebrates the wicket of Liam Livingstone of England during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between India and England | Image: Getty Images

The Indian Team will be shifting their focus towards the England series and Champions Trophy post the conclusion of the 2024-25 BGT Series. It's likely the BCCI will announce the Champions Trophy squad along side the England white-ball series squads.

India vs England: Team India's predicted squad for the ODI and T20i series versus England

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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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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">GROUP A</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pakistan</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">India</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">New Zealand</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Bangladesh</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">GROUP B</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Australia</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">England</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Afghanistan</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">South Africa</td>
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<h2>Venues Details</h2>
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<td>CITY</td>
<td>STADIUM</td>
<td>CAPACITY</td>
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<td>Karachi</td>
<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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<th style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 40px;">Date</th>
<th style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 40px;">Match</th>
<th style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 40px;">Venue</th>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">19 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Pakistan v New Zealand</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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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">20 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Bangladesh 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;">21 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Afghanistan v South Africa</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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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">22 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Australia 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>
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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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<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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<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>
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<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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<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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<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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<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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<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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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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Winning teams from SF 1 and SF2 will qualify for the Final
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<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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<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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<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>
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** 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.

A thrilling eight-team ODI tournament, hosted in Pakistan and Dubai, showcasing cricket’s finest under geopolitical tensions and high stakes.