Cricket Upcoming International, domestic and T20 Series in 2023 and 2024: Cricket is not just a sport in India; it is a religion. Millions of fans eagerly wait for upcoming series and tournaments, hoping to witness their favorite cricketing heroes in action. In this blog, we will discuss some of the most exciting upcoming international, domestic, and T20 cricket series that are set to take place in India in 2023 and 2024.



<h2>International Series:</h2>



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ICC Cricket World Cup 2023:



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<li>India is set to host the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, which is undoubtedly the most prestigious cricket tournament in the world. The tournament is set to begin on October 26, 2023, and will feature ten teams. The event will be held across multiple venues in India, and fans can expect to witness some of the biggest cricketing names competing for the coveted trophy.</li>
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South Africa Tour of India 2023:



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<li>The South African cricket team is set to tour India in 2023, and this series is expected to be a closely contested one. The two teams have a good track record against each other, and both sides have some of the most talented cricketers in the world. The series is set to take place in January 2023 and will include three test matches and three T20Is.</li>
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England Tour of India 2024:



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<li>England is scheduled to tour India in 2024, and this series is expected to be a blockbuster. The series is set to take place in February and March 2024 and will include five test matches, three T20Is, and three ODIs.</li>
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<h2>Domestic Series:</h2>



Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023:



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<li>The Indian Premier League is one of the most popular domestic cricket leagues in the world, and the 2023 edition of the tournament is set to take place in March and April 2023.&nbsp;</li>
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<h2>Ranji Trophy 2023-24:</h2>



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<li>The Ranji Trophy is the premier domestic cricket competition in India, and the 2023-24 edition of the tournament is set to take place in December 2023 and March 2024.&nbsp;</li>
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<h2>T20 Series:</h2>



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<li>T20 World Cup 2024:</li>
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The T20 World Cup is the premier T20 cricket tournament in the world, and the 2024 edition of the tournament is set to take place in the USA in June 2024. The tournament will be co-hosted by the USA and West Indies.&nbsp;



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<li>Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024:</li>
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The Indian Premier League is the biggest T20 cricket league in the world, and the 2024 edition of the tournament is set to take place in April and May 2024.&nbsp;



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<li>Challenger Trophy 2024:</li>
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The Challenger Trophy is a domestic T20 cricket tournament that is played between the top three teams in the Indian Premier League. The 2024 edition of the tournament is set to take place in November 2024.



<h2>Stay Tuned!</h2>



Cricket fans in India can look forward to some of the most exciting cricketing action in the next two years. With the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, England Tour of India 2024, and T20 World Cup 2024, there are plenty of international tournaments to look forward to.



Domestic cricket fans can also look forward to the Indian Premier League, Ranji Trophy, and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, while T20 fans can enjoy the Indian Premier League and Challenger Trophy. Overall, cricket in India is more than just a sport; it is a cultural phenomenon.



The upcoming series and tournaments will provide fans with some of the most thrilling cricketing action and an opportunity to witness some of the biggest names in the sport. So, get ready to cheer for your favorite teams and players as they take on the best in the world and make India proud.



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Cricket Upcoming International, domestic and T20 Series in 2023 and 2024

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Fastest Century in Ranji Trophy: On Monday, Assam captain and Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Riyan Parag registered his name in history books by becoming the 2nd fastest batter to score a century in a Ranji Trophy fixture. The batter took on Chattisgarh and tormented them to etch his name in the records for scoring one of the quickest tons in the elite domestic tournament.



Riyan Parag achieved this feat during Day 4 of Assam's Group B fixture against Chattisgarh in the Ranji Trophy tournament. The right-handed batter slammed a 56-ball century before adding another 55 runs for his side.



The batter clubbed 12 sixes and 11 fours during his 155 runs valiant knock in 87 deliveries against Chattisgarh. Despite such a lion-hearted effort, Assam ended the game on a losing cause by 10 wickets.



Now Riyan Parag's 56-ball century is only second to Rishabh Pant's 48-ball ton in the Ranji Trophy back in 2016. The other players in the elite list are Naman Ojha, who scored 100 runs in 69 deliveries, followed by Eklavya Dwivedi and Rishabh Pant again in 72 and 82 deliveries respectively.



It's noteworthy that the Assam skipper's knock was exceptional as it came in a difficult situation. Assam was bowled out 159 runs in the second innings by Chattisgarh after putting up a score of 327 in the first innings. A follow-on was enforced on Assam and the team again got reduced to 78/2 when Parag walked out to bat.



With wickets continuously tumbling at one end, Riyan Parag's innings ensured that the team didn't lose with an innings. The Assam skipper's 155 runs knock aided Assam to put some runs on board after overcoming the target posted by Chattisgarh.



Although, eventually, Assam lost the fixture by 10 wickets as Chattisgarh hunted down the 87 runs total in just 20 overs, Parag's knock will go down in history as one of the finest in extraordinary situations.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Fastest Century in Ranji Trophy Tournament</h2>



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Talking about the fastest centuries in the Ranji Trophy over the years, wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant's name stands out. The Indian batter scored a century in just 48 deliveries for Delhi against Jharkhand in the 2015-16 season.



Riyan Parag now comes second with his 56-ball ton followed by Naman Ojha with 69 ball century against Karnataka in the 2014-15 season. Uttar Pradesh batter Eklavya Dwivedi's name comes fourth as he scored a century in 82 deliveries against Railways in the 2014-15 season.



Below are the details of the players with the fastest century in Ranji Trophy tournament:



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>No</td><td>Player</td><td>Season</td><td>Balls to century</td><td>Team</td><td>Against</td><td>Venue</td></tr><tr><td>01</td><td>Rishabh Pant</td><td>2015-16</td><td>48</td><td>Delhi</td><td>Jharkhand</td><td>Trivandrum</td></tr><tr><td>02</td><td>Riyan Parag</td><td>2023-24</td><td>56</td><td>Assam</td><td>Chhatisgarh</td><td>Raipur</td></tr><tr><td>03</td><td>Naman Ojha</td><td>2014-15</td><td>69</td><td>Madhya Pradesh</td><td>Karnataka</td><td>Indore</td></tr><tr><td>04</td><td>Eklavya Dwivedi</td><td>2014-15</td><td>72</td><td>Uttar Pradesh</td><td>Railways</td><td>New Delhi</td></tr><tr><td>05</td><td>Rishabh Pant</td><td>2015-16</td><td>82</td><td>Delhi</td><td>Jharkhand</td><td>Trivandrum</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">*As of 8 January 2024.</figcaption></figure>



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Riyan Parag scores 2nd fastest Century in Ranji Trophy Match, Fastest Century in Ranji Trophy

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar's comeback in the domestics with a 5 wicket haul has tempted Indian cricket fans to see him back in action in international cricket. The veteran pacer, who has faced an oust from the senior men's side, has returned for Uttar Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy game after a long haul of 8 years.



The fast bowler became an instant hit in his comeback game against Bengal in the ongoing Ranji Trophy. With five wickets on the first day of the play, Bhuvneshwar Kumar's name started doing rounds all across the social media platforms.



It's safe to say that Bhuvneshwar Kumar had all the weapons to succeed in the whites for India, however, unfortunately, untimely injuries have cut short his red-ball career. Often battling with injuries Kumar would find himself as the guy who could have done so much better for Team India had he been fit more often than not.



Despite being such a big name, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has only managed to play 21 test matches after making his debut in 2013. He was a part of India's famous test victory in Lord's where he scalped six wickets. 



Talking about his recent accolade, Bhuvneshwar Kumar went on a wicket-taking spree against Bengal in the Ranji Trophy match. After getting bundled out for a meagre 60 runs, Uttar Pradesh needed some lion-hearted effort from their bowlers, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar was up for a magical spell.



The speedster first removed Sourav Paul and Sudip Kumar Gharami with the new ball and then went on to pick the wickets of Anustup Majumdar, captain Manoj Tiwary and Ishan Porel. While the first two wickets came in his first spell, the next three wickets were part of his second spell.



Owing to Bhuvi's sensational bowling spell, Uttar Pradesh managed to reduce Bengal to a score of 95 runs in the loss of 5 wickets at the end of day 1. With just 35 runs lead, Bengal have found themselves in a spot of bother.



Below are some of the fan's reactions after Bhuvneshwar Kumar scalped a five-wicket haul against Bengal:



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bhuvneshwar Kumar in India's squad for England Tests?</h2>



The 33-year-old pacer has still got plenty of mettle in him and if he continues to shine in the domestics, the selectors could ask him to join the senior men's squad for the test series against England. 



Moreover, with doubts prevailing over Mohammad Shami's fitness and availability for the India vs England Test series, the pacer could have a long shot to make a comeback. 



However, with the presence of backup pacers Mukesh Kumar and Prasidh Krishna, it would be quite difficult for him to please the selectors.



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For more details head to BCCI's <a href="https://www.bcci.tv/">official </a>website.

Watch: "Greatest Swing Bowler" Fans React as Bhuvneshwar Kumar picks 5 wickets in Ranji Trophy Comeback

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), as per the reports in News 18, has finalised the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The governing body soon will be making the official announcement as the deadline for the squad announcement is around the corner. 
As per the reports, it is learned that Rohit Sharma will be captaining the India team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The senior batter will be opening the innings for the team in the tournament along with Shubman Gill, who of late has been India's best batter in the ODIs. 
Along with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal will be the third opener for the Indian team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The left-hander is yet to make his debut for the team in the ODIs, but having been extremely successful in Tests and T20Is, he is likely to ace this format. 
The middle-order batters for India will see Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer. The duo were the backbone of the team in the ICC World Cup 2023 and were one of the main reasons behind the team reaching the final. They would be keen to emulate the same this time around as well and help a team win. 
India will be entering the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with two keepers in the team. KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant will be performing the role for the team in the tournament. The two will be fighting for a place in the XI and it remains to be seen who among them will make it. 
The likes of Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel will be the three all-rounders in the Indian side for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Along with Jadeja and Axar, Kuldeep Yadav will be the third spinner in the team for the tournament. 
India also be going with four seamers in the team for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Jasprit Bumrah will be leading the attack, while Mohammed Shami will be making a comeback after injury. Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh will be the other two seamers in the team. 
<h2>India squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 </h2>
Here's the India squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, (wk), Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh 
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), as per the reports in News 18, has finalised the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

India's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 finalised

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The Indian Cricket Team suffered a humiliating 1-3 series defeat in the five-match 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy versus the Aussies and this defeat has made them suffer a huge loss. Not only did this series defeat cost the Rohit Sharma-led team the chance to qualify for the WTC Final, it also led them dropping down to the third position in the recently updated ICC Test-Team Rankings. The Men in Blue had qualified for two successive WTC Finals in 2021 &amp; 2023 but Rohit Sharma &amp; CO failed to qualify this time around, suffering embarrassing defeats versus New Zealand (NZ) &amp; Australia (AUS) in the bilateral Test-Series. 
<h2>Australia lead the ICC Test-Team Rankings </h2>
Talking about the Test Team Rankings, the Mighty Australians are sitting at the pole position with 126 rating points next to their name. On the other hand, after defeating the Shan Masood-led Pakistan in the two-match Test-Series, the South Africans have secured the second spot of the rankings with 112 rating points to their name. 
The Indian Team are sitting at the third position with 109 rating points after having a poor WTC Test-Cycle. Let us tell you that South Africa (RSA) and Australia (AUS) have successfully qualified for the 2023-25 WTC Final which will be taking place at the iconic Lord's Cricket Stadium and this fascinating contest will be played in June of this year.
Before competing in the two-match Test-Series versus the Shaheens, the Temba Bavuma-led South Africa were at the third position in the Test Team Rankings. But, Team India's 1-3 defeat versus the Kangaroos and then their easy 2-0 win over the Green Shirts helped them to snatch the 2nd spot of the rankings away from the Indian Team. 
Talking about other teams, the fifth spot of the rankings is occupied by England (ENG) who have 106 Rating Points to their name and New Zealand (NZ) and the others are quite far away from the top-5 ranks. Fierce-Rivals of India, Pakistan are at the seventh position. 
<h2>Team India have failed to qualify for the WTC Final for the very 1st time</h2>
When the first even World Test Championship (WTC) final was played in 2021, Team India had locked horns versus the Kane Williamson-led New Zealand (NZ). However, much to dismay of the Indian fans, the Virat Kohli-led team had to face an embarrassing defeat as the Kiwis secured a comfortable eight-wicket win and lifted the WTC Test-Mace for the very first time. 
The Men in Blue then qualified for then qualified for yet another WTC Final in 2023 where they faced the Mighty Aussies but even in that game, they had to suffer a defeat as the Pat Cummins-led team won by a margin of 209 runs. This time around, it's going to be the first time ever in the history of the competition that a Final will be played without the participation of the Indian Team.
<h2>Updated ICC Test-Team Rankings</h2>
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<th class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 28.1356%;">Team</th>
<th class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">Matches</th>
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<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">1</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">Australia</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">36</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">4531</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">126</td>
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<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">2</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">India</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">39</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">4248</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">109</td>
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<tr class="">
<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">3</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">South Africa</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">27</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">2932</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">109</td>
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<tr class="">
<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">4</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">England</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">46</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">4815</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">105</td>
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<tr class="">
<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">5</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">New Zealand</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">33</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">3216</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">97</td>
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<tr class="">
<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">6</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">Sri Lanka</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">25</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">2271</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">91</td>
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<tr class="">
<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">7</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">Pakistan</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">27</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">2225</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">82</td>
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<tr class="">
<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">8</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">West Indies</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">29</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">2184</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">75</td>
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<tr class="">
<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">9</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">Bangladesh</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">29</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">1884</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">65</td>
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<tr class="">
<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">10</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">Ireland</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">5</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">131</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">26</td>
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<tr class="">
<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">11</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">Afghanistan</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">6</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">112</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">19</td>
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<tr class="">
<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">12</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">Zimbabwe</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">6</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">0</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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The ICC has released it's latest updated Test Team Rankings and Team India has suffered a setback following their defeat in the BGT series. South Africa have made an advancement in the rankings

ICC Test Rankings: India face a setback in the rankings after the defeat in BGT, Australia & South Africa make advancements

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India fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been giving his best to return to cricket. The pacer has faced a lot of setbacks, and there is now massive speculation if he will be fit for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will be played in February-March this year. 
Mohammed Shami, who faced an ankle injury during the ICC World Cup 2023, missed a lot of cricketing action including the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 as well as the T20 World Cup 2024. However, after completing the rehab, the fast bowler finally made his comeback in domestic cricket. 
Mohammed Shami played for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25. He featured in one game and looked in a great rhythm. With the way he bowled, it was also certain that he would play a part for India at some stage in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. But that wasn't meant to as the NCA wasn't convinced with his fitness. 
Mohammed Shami then featured in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 for Bengal and made a solid impact for the Team in the white-ball tournament as well. The fast bowler was reportedly fit to play the last two games of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. But he faced another setback. 
Mohammed Shami had swelling in their knees, and it made BCCI release the official statement about the pacer. They revealed the fresh injury, saying that the fast bowler will be missing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, the medical team will monitor his progress, and he will be working at the National Cricket Academy. 
However now, Mohammed Shami has provided a fitness update about himself. The fast bowler returned to the nets and was seen bowling at full throttle. The pacer posted a video about himself in which he was seen bowling in the nets at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. 
Mohammed Shami looked in fine rhythm as he was seen bowling with accurate accuracy. The pacer hit the stumps on target and it gives a clear indication that he might be fit for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The BCCI reportedly is monitoring him, and there are high chances that he might play the tournament. 
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<h2>Watch: Mohammed Shami returns to action, bowls in full throttle in nets</h2>

India fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been giving his best to return to cricket.

Mohammed Shami to miss the ICC Champions Trophy 2025? Pacer provides a massive fitness update

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We are just five weeks away from the start of the ICC Champions Trophy. This will be the ninth edition of the ICC event, which is scheduled to take place in Pakistan and the UAE with the top 8 teams taking part in it, including Team India.
The Men in Blue are part of Group A, which also have Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. India will start the campaign on February 20, with a match against Bangladesh in Dubai. India are likely to announce their provision squad by January 12. This will be the first major ICC tournament for Gautam Gambhir as head coach.
India won the T20 World Cup 2024, and the expectation from the team will be very high. But there are a few things that they need to plan. One of them is the opening combination for the team. Hence, we will talk here about three possible opening combinations that India can try for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
<h2>Three Opening Combinations India can Opt for the Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
1. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill
The pair of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill is likely to be the first-choice opening duo that will start the innings in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. These two have been batting together since 2023 and had great numbers. As a pair, they have played in 25 innings and scored 1732 runs at an average of 72.16. They have five hundred and eleven 50-run stands between the two. India will look at them as the first-choice opening duo.
2. Rohit Sharma and Yashavi Jaiswal
Being captain, Rohit Sharma is almost a certainty at the top, irrespective of his current form. That's where India can try to change his partner. Yashavi Jaiswal has been in excellent form in the last year or so and scored the most runs for India in the BGT 2024-25. He is a flamboyant opener who likes to take on the bowling. Rohit and Jasiwal have opened the innings for India in Tests, and it has been successful. This also gives India a left-hand and right-hand option at the top.
3. Yashavi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill
Rohit is not in his best form, but it doesn't mean that he won't be part of the playing XI. One thing, India can try to make some changes in the batting order. India will face Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh in their group, and these teams have good left-arm pacers, which has been a weakness of Rohit. Hence, there is a possibility that India can try Jaiswal and Gill to open the innings. Both are young and complete each other in many ways. Jaiswal is attacking, and Gill is a traditional striker of the ball.
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India will open their campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a match against Bangladesh on February 20 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

3 Dynamic Opening Combinations India can try in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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The Australian Men's Cricket Team defeated Team India in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series by a margin of 3-1 and this series victory helped them to qualify for their 2nd successive World Test Championship (WTC) final. While thier final qualification is already secured, the Kangaroos are scheduled to take part in one more Test-Series in the ongoing WTC cycle. 
They will be travelling to Sri Lank to take part in a two-match Test-Series and their Test Skipper Pat Cummins will not be a part of this tour as he will be away on paternal duty. Moreover, the Kangaroos will also be travelling without ace seamer Josh Hazlewood who injured himself in the India Test-Series. 
According to a news report of the Sydney Herald, since the Aussies have already confirmed their WTC final spot, they don't want to take any kind of risks with Hazlewood.The 33-year-old who hurt his calf in the Gabba Test-Match versus the Men in Blue got ruled out of the remainder of the BGT series and he had previously said that he was aiming to make a comeback to Australia's first Test-Series versus the Sri Lankans since 2022.
<h2>The trio of Starc, Boland and Abbott will go on the tour of Sri Lanka</h2>
According to some sources of the Sydney Morning Herald, since Josh won't get the opportunity to travel to Sri Lanka as the selectors don't want to risk him, the duo of Sean Abbot and the in-form Scott Boland will be travelling as the seamers alongside Mitchell Starc. 
Boland was in red hot form in the BGT series versus the Indians, dismissing 21 batters in just six innings with a mind blowing average of 13.19. He also picked up an important fifer in the series and his performance with the ball were crucial in his team's success in the five-match Series. 
Abbot on the other hand was called up to the squad but he didn't get a chance to feature in any of the matches. With Cummins and Hazlewood missing the Sri Lanka series, there are high chances of Abbott playing versus the Island nation. 
<h2>What's the news about Australian skipper Pat Cummins</h2>
The selectors will meet on Wednesday of this week to finalise their squad. 16 players can be selected for the tour and The team is expected to be announced on Thursday, 9th of January
Captain Pat Cummins has indicated that he will not be available for part or all of the tour as he awaits the birth of his 2nd child. It will also have to be seen how he recovers from fatigue after playing five consecutive Test matches against India. Cummins and Starc were selected as Australia's only two frontline fast bowlers for the Sri Lanka tour three years ago, which was tied 1-1.
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The selection woes of Australia have increased following the injury of Hazlewood and it's reported that he won't be travelling to Sri Lanka for taking part in the two-match Test-Series