<p><strong>ICC Men?s ODI Team Rankings:</strong> The ICC have updated the revised Men?s ODI Standing and Pakistan slipped to 4th position in the latest International Cricket Council Men's ODI team rankings. India are still at the top with a pretty healthy lead before they are scheduled to play a three-match bilateral ODI series against South Africa in South Africa. This post will lead you to ICC Men?s ODI Team Rankings Updated Before India vs South Africa ODI Series 2023.</p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><div><div class=""><a href="#icc-mens-odi-team-rankings">ICC Men?s ODI Team Rankings</a></div></div></nav></div>



<p>India owned the month of October and November but had a bad day in the final of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 where they lost to the 6 times champions Australia. They were leading the ICC World Cup&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/odi/icc-cwc/points-table/">Points table</a>&nbsp;with dominating margins as they won straight 10 games in the Tournament. Team India are also the Number 1 ODI team with a Rating of&nbsp;<strong>121</strong>&nbsp;in 55 matches after their impressive 10-match-winning streak in the ICC main event.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/11/ICC-World-Cup-2023-Final-1.jpg" alt="World Cup 2023 Final: Australia strongest playing 11 against India" class="wp-image-122710" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">World Cup 2023 Final | Pic - X (ICC)</figcaption></figure>



<p>Though&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/australia/">Australia</a>&nbsp;lost the first two matches, they have bounced back and bounced back really hard. They won next 9 matches straight away and won the coveted ICC World Cup 2023 trophy. They are also the second-ranked ODI team with 117 rating points in 42 matches.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/south-africa/">South Africa</a>?sits at number 3 with?<strong>110</strong>?rating points?in the ICC Men?s ODI Ranking released yesterday. South Africa also qualified for the knock-out stage of the ICC World Cup 2023 but couldn't make it to the finals.</p>



<p>Pakistan, who were in the second spot before the ICC World Cup 2023 tournament with&nbsp;<strong>115</strong>&nbsp;rating points, have now slipped to fourth place with&nbsp;<strong>109</strong>&nbsp;points in 36 matches.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/new-zealand/">New Zealand</a>?were exceptional in the World Cup tournament as they also made it to the semis. The simple and conventional approach by the Kiwis has provided them with great success and ranks as well. They hold the 5th spot in the ICC ODI Team Rankings with <strong>102</strong> rating points. They have an upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/New-Zealand-vs-Bangladesh.jpg" alt="NZ vs BAN: New Zealand ODI Squad against Bangladesh, Kane Williamson, Southee Rested | Bangladesh tour of New Zealand 2023" class="wp-image-123406" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: Getty Image</figcaption></figure>



<p>Sri Lanka, who had to fight in the ICC World Cup Qualifiers are now placed 7th in the ranking. They lost the first three matches in the World Cup 2023 but made a strong comeback with two straight wins against&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/england/">England</a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/netherlands/">Netherlands</a>. Now their unfortunate loss against&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/bangladesh/">Bangladesh</a>&nbsp;forced them to lose 1 rating point but still maintained their 7th rank.<a href="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/plugins/gumlet/assets/images/pixel.png"></a></p>



<p>England lost a three-match ODI series to West Indies after a mediocre World Cup campaign. They are in 6th position with 97 rating points after 39 matches. While their opponent, West Indies are in 10th position after a 2-1 ODI series victory over England at home.</p>



<p>Down below is the ICC Men?s ODI Team Rankings Updated Before India vs South Africa ODI Series 2023:</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-mens-odi-team-rankings"><strong>ICC Men?s ODI Team Rankings</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>MATCHES</th><th>POINTS</th><th>RATING</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>India</td><td>55</td><td>6,640</td><td>121</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Australia</td><td>42</td><td>4,926</td><td>117</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>South Africa</td><td>34</td><td>3,750</td><td>110</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Pakistan</td><td>36</td><td>3,922</td><td>109</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>43</td><td>4,399</td><td>102</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>England</td><td>39</td><td>3,795</td><td>97</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>47</td><td>4,134</td><td>88</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Bangladesh</td><td>44</td><td>3,836</td><td>87</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Afghanistan</td><td>30</td><td>2,533</td><td>84</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>West Indies</td><td>39</td><td>2,731</td><td>70</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>Zimbabwe</td><td>30</td><td>1,641</td><td>55</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>Scotland</td><td>33</td><td>1,662</td><td>50</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>Ireland</td><td>25</td><td>1,086</td><td>43</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>Netherlands</td><td>37</td><td>1,507</td><td>41</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>Nepal</td><td>42</td><td>1,446</td><td>34</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>Namibia</td><td>28</td><td>813</td><td>29</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>United States</td><td>31</td><td>808</td><td>26</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>Oman</td><td>24</td><td>525</td><td>22</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>UAE</td><td>41</td><td>617</td><td>15</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p><strong>READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sa-odi-schedule-time-table-full-squads-head-to-head-details-and-live-streaming-info-india-vs-south-africa-odis-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IND vs SA ODI Schedule, Time Table, Full Squads, Head-to-Head Details, and Live Streaming Info | India vs South Africa ODIs 2023</a></strong></p>



<p><strong><mark>Visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/homepage" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ICC OFFICIAL WEBSITE</a>&nbsp;for more recent updates.</mark></strong><a href="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/plugins/gumlet/assets/images/pixel.png"></a></p>

ICC Men?s ODI Team Rankings Updated Before India vs South Africa ODI Series 2023 | Full Men?s ODI Standing

icc-mens-odi-team-rankings-updated-before-india-vs-south-africa-odi-series-2023-full-mens-odi-standing

<p><strong>(24 Jan) ICC Test Player Rankings:</strong> A major test series for India in the context of the World Test Championship is just around the corner. As India and England are going to be engaged in a five-match red ball series starting 25 January, here we are with the latest updated ICC Test Player Rankings (Rank 1 to 10) before the IND vs ENG Test Series.</p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#icc-test-player-rankings-rank-1-to-10">ICC Test Player Rankings (Rank 1 to 10)</a><ul><li class=""><a href="#icc-mens-test-batting-standings">ICC Men?s Test Batting Standings</a></li><li class=""><a href="#icc-mens-test-bowling-standings">ICC Men?s Test Bowling Standings</a></li><li class=""><a href="#icc-mens-test-all-rounder-standings">ICC Men?s Test All-Rounder Standings</a></li></ul></li></ul></nav></div>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/01/IND-vs-SA-2024-Indias-Historic-Win-in-Cape-Town-Against-South-Africa.jpg" alt="IND vs SA 2024: India?s Historic Win in Cape Town Against South Africa, Became First Asian Team To Achieve This Feat" class="wp-image-124904" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IND vs SA 2024: India?s Historic Win in Cape Town Against South Africa | Image Credit: X.com(Twitter)@BCCI</figcaption></figure>



<p>India's success in the test format in the recent past has been quite fascinating. They were ICC's Top-ranked test team for a pretty long term before Australia dethroned them a couple of weeks back.</p>



<p>In the most recent ICC Test player rankings, up to eight Indian players are ranked in the top ten in each category (batting, bowling, and all-rounder). The top 10 batting rankings feature two Indian batters, the top 10 bowling rankings feature three Indian bowlers, and the top 10 all-rounder rankings have three Indian players. Indian players lead both the all-rounders and bowling rankings.</p>



<p>India recently played a two-match test series against South Africa and tied the series on an equal score. A near-perfect team game and fabulous individual performances led India to second rank in the World Test Championship points table.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/07/Virat-Kohlis-76th-Test-Ton.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli (IND)" class="wp-image-117129" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Virat Kohli (IND)</figcaption></figure>



<p>Virat Kohli, who scored the most runs for India in the recent two-match Test Series against South Africa, stepped up three slots to replace former Pakistan captain Babar Azam from number six with a 775 rating after a strong performance in the Cape Town Test against South Africa.</p>



<p>Alongside him, the current Indian captain Rohit Sharma has also seen significant success. The team enjoys the advantages immensely from his aggressive style at the top in the red ball format. With 748 rating points, he is now ranked 10th after his latest efforts.</p>



<p>The skipper of New Zealand, Kane Williamson, continues to lead the Men's Test Batting Rankings with 864 rating points next to his name. Despite his prolonged inactivity, he always stole the show when he entered the park.</p>



<p>England's Joe Root is ranked second with 859 rating points. Steve Smith remained in third position with 818 rating points after a dull test series against Pakistan. Babar Azam dropped to eighth place in the most recent ICC Test Batting rankings after a lackluster Australia trip.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/12/Joe-Root-min-1024x689.jpg" alt="Joe Root WTC 2021-2023 Cycle" class="wp-image-100380" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Joe Root, IMG SRC: ECB</figcaption></figure>



<p>When it comes to bowling rankings, India's Ravi Ashwin has been at the top for a long time now. The spin guru Ashwin is ranked first with 863 rating points. Pat Cummins, an Australian captain who took Rabada's spot, follows him. Jasprit Bumrah is placed fourth in the most recent revised rankings, while Jadeja is fifth.</p>



<p>After his incredible six-wicket performance against the Proteas in Cape Town, Mohammad Siraj also made a significant jump in the test format, moving up from 30th to 17th place. Additionally, Josh Hazlewood climbed four spots to tie English bowler James Anderson for seventh place.</p>



<p>England's Ollie Robinson is ranked 6th in the Bowling rankings with 762 ratings. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/01/Ravindra-Jadeja-1-1024x664.jpg" alt="SA vs IND: 2 Changes India can make for 2nd Test against South Africa suggested by Irfan Pathan" class="wp-image-124763" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: Cricket Australia</figcaption></figure>



<p>In the All-rounders ranks, not much has changed. With 434 rating points, Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja sits top of the standings, followed by fellow countryman Ashwin. The difference in rating points between first and second is substantial, with Ashwin coming in second with 341 rating points.</p>



<p>Axar Patel and Joe Root, an England player, are tied for fifth place. Although Joe Root is best recognized for his batting abilities, he also had a great Ashes 2023 with the ball, earning a spot on the all-rounder's list. England's Chris Woakes is ranked 11th in the All-rounder's tally.</p>



<p>Down below are the latest updated ICC Men?s Test player rankings:</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-test-player-rankings-rank-1-to-10"><strong>ICC Test Player Rankings (Rank 1 to 10)</strong></h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-mens-test-batting-standings"><strong>ICC Men?s Test Batting Standings</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>POS</strong></td><td><strong>Team</strong></td><td><strong>Player</strong></td><td><strong>Rating</strong></td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>NEW ZEALAND</td><td>Kane WILLIAMSON</td><td>864</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>Joe ROOT</td><td>859</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>Steve SMITH</td><td>818</td></tr><tr><td>4?</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>Marnus LABUSCHAGNE</td><td>802</td></tr><tr><td>5?</td><td>NEW ZEALAND</td><td>Daryl MITCHELL</td><td>786</td></tr><tr><td>6?</td><td>INDIA</td><td>Virat KOHLI</td><td>775</td></tr><tr><td>7?</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/harry-brook-player-profile-stats-net-worth-salary-lifestyle-and-more/">Harry BROOK</a></td><td>773</td></tr><tr><td>8?</td><td>PAKISTAN</td><td>Babar AZAM</td><td>768</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>Usman KHAWAJA</td><td>764</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>INDIA</td><td>Rohit SHARMA</td><td>748</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Test Player Rankings</em></figcaption></figure>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/batting/mens/test" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CLICK HERE</a>?to check full standing.</strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-mens-test-bowling-standings"><strong>ICC Men?s Test Bowling Standings</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>POS</strong></td><td><strong>TEAM</strong></td><td><strong>PLAYER</strong></td><td><strong>RATING</strong></td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>INDIA</td><td>Ravichandran ASHWIN</td><td>863</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>Pat CUMMINS</td><td>858</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/kagiso-rabada-player-profile-stats-net-worth-salary-lifestyle-and-more/">Kagiso RABADA</a></td><td>851</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>INDIA</td><td>Jasprit BUMRAH</td><td>787</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>INDIA</td><td>Ravindra JADEJA</td><td>774</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>Ollie ROBINSON</td><td>762</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>James ANDERSON</td><td>761</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>Josh HAZLEWOOD</td><td>761</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/mitchell-starc-player-profile-stats-net-worth-salary-lifestyle-and-more/">Mitchell STARC</a></td><td>753</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/sri-lanka/">SRI LANKA</a></td><td>Prabath JAYASURIYA</td><td>751</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Test Player Rankings</em></figcaption></figure>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/bowling/mens/test" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CLICK HERE?</a>to check full standing.</strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-mens-test-all-rounder-standings"><strong>ICC Men?s Test All-Rounder Standings</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>POS</strong></td><td><strong>TEAM</strong></td><td><strong>PLAYER</strong></td><td><strong>RATING</strong></td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>INDIA</td><td>Ravindra JADEJA</td><td>434</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>INDIA</td><td>Ravichandran ASHWIN</td><td>341</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/bangladesh/">BANGLADESH</a></td><td>Shakib AL HASAN</td><td>320</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ben-stokes-player-profile-stats-net-worth-salary-lifestyle-and-more/">Ben STOKES</a></td><td>307</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>Joe ROOT</td><td>286</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>INDIA</td><td>Axar PATEL</td><td>286</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>WEST INDIES</td><td>Jason HOLDER</td><td>280</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td>Marco JANSEN</td><td>244</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>WEST INDIES</td><td>Kyle MAYERS</td><td>240</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>Mitchell STARC</td><td>235</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Test Player Rankings</em></figcaption></figure>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/allrounder/mens/test" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CLICK HERE?</a>to check full standing.</strong></p>



<p><strong><mark class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">READ:</mark><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-eng-1st-test-indias-playing11-kl-rahul-in-place-of-virat-kohli-rohit-jaiswal-to-open-no-place-for-kuldeep-yadav/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">?IND vs ENG 1st Test: India?s Playing11, KL Rahul in place of Virat Kohli, Rohit-Jaiswal to open, No place for Kuldeep Yadav</a></strong></p>



<p><strong>Visit the?<a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/homepage" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ICC OFFICIAL WEBSITE</a>?for more recent updates</strong></p>

ICC Test Player Rankings (Rank 1 to 10) Updated Before IND vs ENG Test Series | Full ICC Men?s Test Player Standings

icc-test-player-rankings-rank-1-to-10-updated-before-ind-vs-eng-test-series-full-icc-mens-test-player-standings

<p><span>Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar is all set to meet captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir along with the BCCI officials to do the post martom of of the team's poor outing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The India team faced a 3-1 thrashing at the hands of Australia in a five-match series.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Ajit Agarkar will be meeting Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir on Sunday, the same day when the BCCI will be appointing Devajit Saikia as the new BCCI secretary. While this is one development, other claims the captain Rohit and Gambhir will be at the receiving end of some harsh questions by the BCCI.</span></p>
<p><span>The reports claimed that there will be informal and formal meetings among selectors and all the issues will be addressed. This will also include India's poor performances in the Tests last year. India faced a 3-0 whitewash at home against New Zealand and then suffered a loss to Australia.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Another issue that will be addressed by the BCCI will be the poor form of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Both the stalwarts of the Indian team failed badly in the entire Test season, and hence, discussions related to their future will be taking place as well among the board members and head coach.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<h2><span><span class="Apple-converted-space">Ravichandran Ashwin's announcement of retirement during mid-tour will also be discussed - Reports</span></span></h2>
<p><span>It is also learned that Ravichandran Ashwin's announcement of retirement during mid-tour will also be discussed, along with the rumours of things not good in the dressing room will be addressed as well. The source close to the developments told Hindustan Times:</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>"The Australian tour, which immediately followed the 0-3 rout at home to New Zealand, was expected to decide the fate of many senior players. The 3-1 loss shut the door on India’s WTC final hopes, which is seen as a big setback.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>" Off-spinner R Ashwin’s mid-tour retirement and return home, murmurs of team discontent on tour, Rohit’s free fall in form that resulted in his sitting out the final Test at Sydney and the prolonged lean run of Virat Kohli has left Indian cricket faced with several searching questions.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>"All these are likely to be addressed in a number of formal and informal meetings among selectors and the administrators in the coming days."</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>It remains to be seen what conclusion will come out once the BCCI officials meet. The next Test match of India will be played in June when the team will tour England. </span></p>
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-dynamic-opening-combinations-india-can-try-in-the-icc-champions-trophy-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">3 Dynamic Opening Combinations India can try in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</a></p>
<p></p>

Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar is all set to meet captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir along with the BCCI officials to do the post martom of of the team's poor outing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir all set to be questioned by BCCI after debacle in Australia

rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-and-gautam-gambhir-all-set-to-be-questioned-by-bcci-after-debacle-in-australia-

<p>Get ready for another action-packed season of the South Africa T20 League. After two successful seasons, the fans will welcome the third season of the league. SA20 2025 is all set to get underway on January 9, 2025. The coming season will have a total of 34 matches, including the final on February 8.</p>
<p>These games will be played across six different venues in South Africa. The teams to take part in the competition are Sunrisers Eastern Cape, MI Cape Town, Durban Super Giants, Pretoria Capitals, Joburg Super Kings, and Paarl Royals. The Eastern Cape won the first two editions, and they will defend their title in the SA20 2025 and will be aiming to make a hat trick of titles.</p>
<p>This league will produce some thrilling games of cricket, and fans will be able to witness some nail-biters. This season will have a number of T20 superstars competing against each other in the tournament. The tournament will be played in a double round-robin format followed by playoffs. Fans around the world will be able to watch the live action, which we will talk about here below.</p>
<h2>SA20 2025: Teams and Captains</h2>
<p>Six teams will be taking part in the competition. Here are the teams and captains for all six franchises.</p>
<table border="1" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 99.9702%; height: 140px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50.0159%;"><col style="width: 50.0159%;"></colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="text-align: center; height: 20px;"><strong>Teams</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center; height: 20px;"><strong>Captains</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px; text-align: center;">Sunrisers Eastern Cape</td>
<td style="height: 20px; text-align: center;">Aiden Markram</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px; text-align: center;">Durban Super Giants</td>
<td style="height: 20px; text-align: center;">Keshav Maharaj</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px; text-align: center;">Paarl Royals</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">David Miller</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px; text-align: center;">Joburg Super Kings</td>
<td style="height: 20px; text-align: center;">Faf du Plessis</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px; text-align: center;">Pretoria Capitals</td>
<td style="height: 20px; text-align: center;">Rilee Rossouw</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px; text-align: center;">MI Cape Town</td>
<td style="height: 20px; text-align: center;">Rashid Khan</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>SA20 2025: Schedule</h2>
<p>Below You can catch the complete schedule of SA20 2025 with venues and time.</p>
<table style="width: 78.4905%; height: 700px;">
<thead>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<th style="width: 10.7349%; height: 20px;">Date</th>
<th style="width: 11.7627%; height: 20px;">Date</th>
<th style="width: 38.4788%; height: 20px;">Match</th>
<th style="width: 29.3568%; height: 20px;">Venue</th>
<th style="width: 9.70712%; height: 20px;">Time (IST)</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Jan 9</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Thursday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">St George's Park, Gqeberha</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Jan 10</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Friday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Durban Super Giants vs Pretoria Capitals</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Kingsmead, Durban</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Jan 11</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Saturday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Paarl Royals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Boland Park, Paarl</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">4:30 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Jan 11</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Saturday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Joburg Super Kings vs MI Cape Town</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Jan 12</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Sunday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Pretoria Capitals vs Durban Super Giants</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">SuperSport Park, Centurion</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">7:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Jan 13</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Monday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Newlands, Cape Town</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Jan 14</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Tuesday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">SuperSport Park, Centurion</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">4:30 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Jan 14</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Tuesday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Durban Super Giants vs Joburg Super Kings</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Kingsmead, Durban</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Jan 15</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Wednesday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Boland Park, Paarl</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Jan 16</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Thursday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Joburg Super Kings vs Pretoria Capitals</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Jan 17</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Friday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Durban Super Giants vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Kingsmead, Durban</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Jan 18</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Saturday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">SuperSport Park, Centurion</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">4:30 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Jan 18</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Saturday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">MI Cape Town vs Joburg Super Kings</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Newlands, Cape Town</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Jan 19</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Sunday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Durban Super Giants</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">St George's Park, Gqeberha</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">7:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Jan 20</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Monday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Paarl Royals vs Joburg Super Kings</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Boland Park, Paarl</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Jan 21</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Tuesday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Durban Super Giants vs MI Cape Town</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Kingsmead, Durban</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Jan 22</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Wednesday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">St George's Park, Gqeberha</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Jan 23</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Thursday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Durban Super Giants vs Paarl Royals</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Kingsmead, Durban</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Jan 24</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Friday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Joburg Super Kings</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">St George's Park, Gqeberha</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Jan 25</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Saturday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">MI Cape Town vs Durban Super Giants</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Newlands, Cape Town</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">4:30 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Jan 25</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Saturday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Boland Park, Paarl</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Jan 26</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Sunday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Joburg Super Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">7:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Jan 27</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Monday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Paarl Royals vs Durban Super Giants</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Boland Park, Paarl</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Jan 28</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Tuesday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Pretoria Capitals vs Joburg Super Kings</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">SuperSport Park, Centurion</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Jan 29</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Wednesday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Newlands, Cape Town</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Jan 30</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Thursday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Joburg Super Kings vs Paarl Royals</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Jan 31</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Friday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Pretoria Capitals vs MI Cape Town</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">SuperSport Park, Centurion</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Feb 1</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Saturday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">St George's Park, Gqeberha</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">4:30 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Feb 1</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Saturday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Joburg Super Kings vs Durban Super Giants</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Feb 2</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Sunday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Newlands, Cape Town</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">7:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Feb 4</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Tuesday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Qualifier 1</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">St George's Park, Gqeberha</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Feb 5</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Wednesday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Eliminator</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">SuperSport Park, Centurion</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Feb 6</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Thursday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Qualifier 2</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">SuperSport Park, Centurion</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9:00 PM</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 10.7349%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Feb 8</td>
<td style="width: 11.7627%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Saturday</td>
<td style="width: 38.4788%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">Final</td>
<td style="width: 29.3568%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg</td>
<td style="width: 9.70712%; text-align: center; height: 20px;">9:00 PM</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>SA2025: Live Streaming Details in India</h2>
<p>In India, fans can enjoy the game as the matches are scheduled at a time when Indian fans can enjoy the action completely. The match will start at 7 and 9 PM. In the case of a doubleheader, the first game will begin at 4:30 PM.</p>
<p>Fans can watch the live telecast of the SA20 2025 on Star Sports 2 and Sports 18 channels. Meanwhile, to enjoy the action live, fans can switch to the Disney+ Hotstar app or website to catch the live stream.</p>
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/when-was-the-last-time-virat-kohli-and-rohit-sharma-played-first-class-cricket-at-the-domestic-level-/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">When was the last time Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma played first-class cricket at the domestic level?</a></p>

The third edition of the South Africa T20 League (SA20 2025) will begin on January 9. Sunrisers Eastern Cape will defend their title against other five teams.

SA2025 Schedule and Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch South Africa T20 2025 League in India?

sa2025-schedule-and-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-south-africa-t20-2025-league-in-india-

<p><span>In what has been the latest development as per the reports in India Today, it is learned that there is no certainty over the place of KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Indian squad for the tournament is all set to be announced next week.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>The reports claimed that KL Rahul might not make it into the Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because his batting has been under the radar, especially after the poor innings that he played in the final of the ICC World Cup 2023 against Australia, which the Indian team lost.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>KL Rahul was recently dropped from the Indian ODI XI during the series against Sri Lanka. As per the reports, it is learned that Rishabh Pant will be the first-choice keeper-batter in the team, while Sanju Samson might get the nod as the second keeper in the team.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<h2><span><span class="Apple-converted-space">Ravindra Jadeja hasn't impressed the BCCI selectors with his efforts with the bat and ball in the white-ball cricket. </span></span></h2>
<p><span>On the other hand, Ravindra Jadeja hasn't impressed the BCCI selectors with his efforts with the bat and ball in the white-ball cricket. Those in charge feel that Axar Patel is much more effective than Jadeja as the latter's batting hasn't been good since the last few times.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Coming to Mohammed Shami, there is no clarity over the fitness of a fast bowler as of yet. However, if unfit, he won't be rushed into the team. He bowled 16 overs in the two games that be played in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 and if he is deemed fit, he might be there.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Shami has been out of action for a while. If the fast bowler achieves full fitness and will be there for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He played a huge role for the team in the ICC World Cup 2023 and would want to continue the same form in the upcoming tournament as well.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span><span class="Apple-converted-space">Also Read: </span></span><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-s-squad-for-the-icc-champions-trophy-2025-finalised-/">India's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 finalised</a></p>
<p><span>The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played in Pakistan and India will be playing their games in Dubai. The Rohit Sharma-led side will play their first game against Bangladesh on 20th February. </span></p>

In what has been the latest development as per the reports in India Today, it is learned that there is no certainty over the place of KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami likely to be dropped from India squad

icc-champions-trophy-2025-kl-rahul-ravindra-jadeja-and-mohammed-shami-likely-to-be-dropped-from-india-squad-

<p>Team India have had a hard time in the last few months. Especially in test cricket, where they were clear swept for the first time at home and then went on to lose the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as well. The poor form of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli was also one of the reasons behind India's poor show.</p>
<p>This has raised questions over the test futures for both Virat and Rohit. Though India don't have any red-ball games until June, that is why a number of former cricketers and cricket pundits have asked these two Indian stalwarts to go and participate in the domestic circuit to get back to their best form.</p>
<p>Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri, who was part of India's BGT trophy win in 2018 and 2021, urged these stars to participate in domestic cricket to regain their form. Irfan Pathan and Sunil Gavaskar also shared their opinions and asked every Indian international star to feature in domestic cricket.</p>
<p>Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir also made a statement during the Sydney press conference about the importance of domestic cricket. Does playing at the domestic level help to regain form? But have you ever thought about when was the last time Rohit or Virat played in domestic cricket?</p>
<h2>When was the last time Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma played domestic cricket?</h2>
<p>Virat Kohli played ten tests in 2024 and scored 417 runs at an average of 24.52, which is half of his career average. His first test of 2025 saw him scoring 17 and 6 in two innings at the SCG. So, Virat is clearly struggling to manage the requirements of test cricket. But do you know it has been over a decade since he has played a domestic game?</p>
<p>The last domestic match for Virat Kohli was back in 2012 for his state team, Delhi. He played a Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh in Ghaziabad and scored 14 and 43 across two innings of that game. This was the end of his domestic red-ball career. Since then, he has not returned to Delhi again at the FC level.</p>
<p>If we look at Rohit Sharma, it has been over nine years now. The Test captain featured in his last domestic game back in 2016. It was during a Duleep Trophy match when he played for India Blue. He used to bat in the middle order back then and batted at No. 4 and 3 in two innings, scoring 30 and 32, respectively.</p>
<p>It has been a long time since these two batted at the domestic level. Though playing at the domestic level won't guarantee you gaining the form back, it can certainly help when you spend more time on the crease. Will we see Virat and Rohit playing domestic cricket? It is something that totally depends on both of them.</p>
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-dynamic-opening-combinations-india-can-try-in-the-icc-champions-trophy-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">3 Dynamic Opening Combinations India can try in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</a></p>

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are struggling with their form. Hence, many former cricketers have advised them to play domestic cricket.

When was the last time Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma played first-class cricket at the domestic level?

when-was-the-last-time-virat-kohli-and-rohit-sharma-played-first-class-cricket-at-the-domestic-level-

<p><strong>ICC Men's Test Team Rankings: </strong>After a series of what we would say was a disaster for Team India in Australia and for Team Pakistan in South Africa, the International Cricket Council has come up with the latest updated ICC Men's Test Team Rankings where India slipped past South Africa. </p>
<p>Two big teams from Asia toured two different countries in December.  The positive of the Pakistan Tour of South Africa was that they are the only nation to whitewash South Africa in the ODI format in South Africa. The end result of the test series is disappointing for both nations as they failed to deliver the best. Let's take a look at both tours in brief.</p>
<h2><strong>Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25</strong></h2>
<p>India’s struggles in Test cricket continued as they suffered a crushing 3-1 defeat against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. This marked the second consecutive Test series loss for the team, adding to the earlier 3-0 drubbing against New Zealand at home. Despite starting the series with high hopes, Rohit Sharma’s leadership failed to inspire consistency, allowing Australia to dominate and reclaim the trophy after a decade.</p>
<p>The series began on a promising note for India with a commanding 295-run victory in Perth, led by stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah. However, that early success turned out to be the only bright spot in an otherwise disappointing campaign.</p>
<p><img class="img-additional" src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/images/202412/image_430x256_67738a0bddf09.jpg" alt=""></p>
<p>Australia roared back with a 10-wicket triumph in Adelaide, while the rain-affected draw in Brisbane did little to shift the momentum. The Boxing Day Test in Melbourne saw Australia crush India by 184 runs, leaving the visitors on the back foot heading into the series finale.</p>
<p>India entered the decisive fifth Test in Sydney needing a win to salvage the series and avoid their first defeat to Australia since 2014-15. Unfortunately, their performance faltered once again, and the hosts sealed a comfortable six-wicket victory. With this win, Australia not only secured the series 3-1 but also ended India’s recent dominance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, delivering a strong statement in world cricket.</p>
<h2><strong>Pakistan Tour of South Africa 2024/25</strong></h2>
<p>South Africa clinched a 2-0 series win against Pakistan, securing their place in the World Test Championship final. The first Test at SuperSport Park was a nail-biting affair, with South Africa chasing 148 and narrowly winning by two wickets after a dramatic collapse, thanks to their lower-order resilience. Pakistan’s bowlers fought hard but couldn’t break South Africa’s eight-match losing streak in the country.</p>
<p>The second Test in Cape Town saw South Africa dominate with a 10-wicket victory. The proteas, batting first put up 600+ runs on the board, already winning the pressure game. Despite following on, Pakistan put up a spirited fight with a strong second-innings total of 478. However, South Africa's bowlers limited the target to just 58, which the hosts chased with ease, sealing the series in just four days.</p>
<p><img class="img-additional" src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/images/202501/image_430x256_677de4a3187ba.jpg" alt=""></p>
<p>This series highlighted South Africa’s consistency and ability to deliver under pressure. Their strong bowling attack and solid team performance throughout ensured they remained unbeaten in the 2024/25 season. With this victory, South Africa carries significant momentum heading into the WTC final at Lord’s.</p>
<p>After these two series, here is the ICC Men's Test Team Rankings updated recently:</p>
<h2><strong>ICC Men's Test Team Rankings</strong></h2>
<p>India were leading the ICC Test Team Rankings a couple of months back in the time. The home series loss against New Zealand put them in a 121 rating and India slipped to the second spot. The Australia tour was also disappointing for the Indian team as they lost 3 matches which further damaged their rating and India are now ranked third with a 109 rating.</p>
<table id="table_1" class="table table-bordered table-hover" border="1" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 62.561%; background-color: #F2EEFA; border-color: #000000; border-style: double;">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.5" style="width: 10.6329%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Pos</strong></td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.87" style="width: 37.7215%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Team</strong></td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.79" style="width: 21.7722%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Matches</strong></td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.07" style="width: 12.6582%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Pts</strong></td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97" style="width: 17.2152%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Rating</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=71.89" style="width: 10.6329%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">01</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.84" style="width: 37.7215%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">AUSTRALIA</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.98" style="width: 21.7722%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">36</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.98" style="width: 12.6582%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">4531</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97" style="width: 17.2152%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">126</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=89.39" style="width: 10.6329%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">02</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92" style="width: 37.7215%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">SOUTH AFRICA</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93" style="width: 21.7722%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">30</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.75" style="width: 12.6582%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">3355</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.9" style="width: 17.2152%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">112</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=91.51" style="width: 10.6329%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">03</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.79" style="width: 37.7215%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">INDIA</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92" style="width: 21.7722%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">39</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91" style="width: 12.6582%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">4248</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96" style="width: 17.2152%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">109</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=93.03" style="width: 10.6329%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">04</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.64" style="width: 37.7215%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">ENGLAND</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.88" style="width: 21.7722%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">46</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92" style="width: 12.6582%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">4815</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93" style="width: 17.2152%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">105</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=83.5" style="width: 10.6329%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">05</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.88" style="width: 37.7215%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">NEW ZEALAND</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92" style="width: 21.7722%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">33</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95" style="width: 12.6582%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">3216</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95" style="width: 17.2152%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">97</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=79.98" style="width: 10.6329%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">06</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.59" style="width: 37.7215%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">SRI LANKA</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.9" style="width: 21.7722%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">28</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96" style="width: 12.6582%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2436</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.79" style="width: 17.2152%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">87</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=87.86" style="width: 10.6329%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">07</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=80.77" style="width: 37.7215%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">PAKISTAN</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95" style="width: 21.7722%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">27</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96" style="width: 12.6582%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2237</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.64" style="width: 17.2152%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">83</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=81.49" style="width: 10.6329%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">08</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.77" style="width: 37.7215%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">WEST INDIES</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93" style="width: 21.7722%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">29</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.71" style="width: 12.6582%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2184</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.86" style="width: 17.2152%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=77.44" style="width: 10.6329%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">09</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.72" style="width: 37.7215%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">BANGLADESH</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92" style="width: 21.7722%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">29</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.47" style="width: 12.6582%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">1884</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.9" style="width: 17.2152%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=89.56" style="width: 10.6329%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">10</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=64.23" style="width: 37.7215%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">IRELAND</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.56" style="width: 21.7722%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">5</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91" style="width: 12.6582%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">131</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91" style="width: 17.2152%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=84.32" style="width: 10.6329%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">11</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=56.91" style="width: 37.7215%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">AFGHANISTAN</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.87" style="width: 21.7722%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">6</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.89" style="width: 12.6582%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">112</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91" style="width: 17.2152%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=72.44" style="width: 10.6329%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">12</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.09" style="width: 37.7215%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">ZIMBABWE</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92" style="width: 21.7722%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">6</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.31" style="width: 12.6582%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">0</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.18" style="width: 17.2152%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p> </p>

India dropped to third in the ICC Test Rankings after series losses against New Zealand and Australia. South Africa’s dominant 2-0 win over Pakistan secured their spot in the World Test Championship final.

India’s Test struggles continue as South Africa overtakes them in rankings following dominant performances against Pakistan and Australia.