<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Age:</td><td>48</td></tr><tr><td>Born:</td><td>24 April 1973, Maharashtra,&nbsp;India</td></tr><tr><td>Playing Role:</td><td>Batsman</td></tr><tr><td>Batting Style:</td><td>Right-handed</td></tr><tr><td>Bowling Style:</td><td>Right-arm?medium,?leg break,?off-break</td></tr><tr><td>Playing for Teams:</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-national-cricket-team/">India National Cricket Team</a>, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2021-full-players-list-of-mumbai-indians/">Mumbai Indians</a>, Mumbai cricket team</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Sachin Tendulkar



Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar?is an ex-international?cricket?of India who served as?captain of the Indian national team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest?batsmen?in cricket history. Tendulkar is the highest run-scorer of all time in?international cricket, and the only player to have?scored one hundred international centuries, the first batsman to score a?double century?in a?One Day International?(ODI), the holder of the record for the most runs in both Test and ODI cricket, and the only player to complete more than 30,000 runs in international cricket.?In 2013, he was the only Indian cricketer included in an all-time Test World XI named to mark the 150th anniversary of?Wisden Cricketers' Almanack.?Sachin Tendulkar is affectionately known as "Little Master" or "Master Blaster



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Australia vs India: Rahane-Jadeja partnership might have taken the game away from Australia at MCG says, Sachin Tendulkar.



Australia vs India 2nd Test: Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar looks pretty much impressed with the Rahane-Jadeja partnership. Tendulkar feels the crucial partnership of unbeaten 104 might have taken the game away from the Aussies at MCG.?



The duo of Rahane and Jadeja picked India to a comfortable position with a good unbeaten 104 runs partnership. India put 82 runs lead in front of Aussies on the Day 2 of the 2nd Test match at MCG.



The cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar praises Rahane for his smart captaincy the day before and a brilliant unbeaten knock of 104 on Day 2 to put India in driving seat.



With the series of tweets, Tendulkar praised Team India for their supreme comeback after a humiliating defeat at Adelaide in the first test match.



<h2>Sachin Tendulkar Tweets:</h2>



??@RealShubmanGill got off to a good start on debut with some good shots and looked comfortable at the crease. @ajinkyarahane88 and @imjadeja have stitched a very crucial partnership which may just take the game away from Australia,? Tendulkar tweeted.



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"Last but not least, fantastic knock by @ajinkyarahane88 who not only looked solid in his defense but was also looking to play attacking shots. He kept the momentum going really well."



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"2 good days for India in the 2nd Test. @Jaspritbumrah93, @ashwinravi99 &amp; Mohammed Siraj bowled really well and continued to keep the pressure on to restrict Australia to a low total.



"Well done by the stand-in captain Ajinkya, who made some real smart bowling changes coupled... with good field placements," Tendulkar observed.



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Australia vs India: Rahane-Jadeja partnership might have taken the game away from Australia at MCG says, Sachin Tendulkar

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IPL 2021: Arjun Tendulkar becomes eligible to take part in IPL 2021 mini auctions.



Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021: Arjun Tendulkar, son of Indian batting legend, becomes eligible to take part in the upcoming IPL 2021 mini-auctions. Arjun Tendulkar who is 21 years old made his domestic debut in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021 against Haryana.



Playing for Mumbai in SMAT 2021 Tendulkar had an uneventful debut against Haryana. In his debut, he successfully picked one scalp while got run out with facing a single delivery after coming in as number 11 batsman.



<h2>Player's Auction Agreement:</h2>



According to the statement released yesterday by the BCCI interim CEO about the Player?s Auction Agreement, any cricketer who is associated with the state cricket associations and has been featured in at least one senior domestic game is eligible to throw his name to the IPL 2021 auction pool. The game can be first-class game or a List A game both will be counted same.



As per the recent rules of the IPL auctions shared by the BCCI to the respective state associations, if Arjun Tendulkar is keen on playing IPL, then he will have to log-in to the online registration system and complete his application form. This application form will be supplemented with other formalities from state associations.



BCCI?s interim CEO Hemang Amin made it very clear to all the players that the BCCI will not deal with any dealer or player-manager, they will only cooperate with the state associations. Any kind of failure and mistake in the Player?s Auction Agreement will lead to player?s name withdrawal from the Auction pool.



Arjun Tendulkar has been a known name in the most successful IPL franchise as a net bowler as his father Sachin Tendulkar served the franchise as the mentor. Tendulkar has also featured in many T20 leagues and has been part of U19 India team.



<h2>IPL 2021 Mini-Auctions Dates:</h2>



While the time getting closer to February, the fans are becoming more curious to know the actual date of the Auctions to see their favourite players. BCCI has earlier asked all the franchise to do all the player retention work by January 20th. All the franchises will provide BCCI with the complete list of released players by 20th January.



The mini-auctions will be held soon after all the retention work is done by the franchises. The probable date for the IPL 2021 mini-auctions will be somewhere in the second week of February. 16th February is the expected date as informed by the close sources to the BCCI.



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IPL 2021: Arjun Tendulkar becomes eligible to take part in IPL 2021 mini auctions

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ICC T20 World Cup: Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan equipped enough to play T20 World Cup: Sachin Tendulkar.



ICC T20 World Cup 2021: Legendary Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar feels Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan are good enough to play the forthcoming ICC T20 World Cup later this year in India.



Both Mumbai Indian cricketers have made their T20I debut in ongoing India vs England T20I series. Yadav and Kishan both debuted on the same game but the former had to wait for one more game to get his chance and showcase his skills.



Wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan smacked a blistering half-century on his debut and won the ?Man of the Match? award and so is the case with Suryakumar Yadav.



Sachin Tendulkar has seen both the players grow in Mumbai Indians and they have shown what they are capable of.



?There is no question how talented both the players are,? Tendulkar told Reuters in a telephone interview.



?It eventually boils down to selection and the selection committee. But I can say that having played in IPL against all the leading foreign players, they are ready to play (in the Twenty20 World Cup).?



Tendulkar is the mentor of five times IPL winners and has watched both the players closely. He was not surprised to watch their performances against the top England T20I side.



?I have spent time with both of them and they are talented cricketers.?



?Before the start of IPL 2020, Ishan was practising in the nets, he was trying to get a balanced and perfect bat swing and to be mentally stable throughout and the results can be seen now.?



Ishan Kishan and Surya both have seen Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes in IPL games before and know what they exactly do. IPL has given a great exposure to young guns.



Suryakumar started his international journey with a six in the very first ball of Jofra Archer over fine leg. He looked fearless and stable in the crease right through his innings.



?What IPL has done is it has given exposure to players to play against the leading players in the world,? Tendulkar said.



?Now before you play against any international side you get to play against them or with them in the IPL. So, you know the dynamics and reality of international cricket early on. When we used to play we had to face the international players right away,? Sachin Tendulkar said.



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ICC T20 World Cup: Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan equipped enough to play T20 World Cup: Sachin Tendulkar

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Sachin Tendulkar tested positive for Coronavirus, goes into home isolation



Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday tested positive for coronavirus as he shows mild symptoms of the destruction causing virus. Tendulkar himself informed his fans and well-wishers through his Twitter account.



?I have been testing myself and taking all the recommended precautions to ensure COVID is kept at bay. However, I have tested positive today following mild symptoms,? the 47-year-old wrote on his Twitter handle.



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Tendulkar further clarified that all the other members of the family are safe and have tested negative.



?All others at home have tested negative. I have quarantined myself at home and I am following all the necessary protocols as advised by my doctors. I want to thank all the healthcare professionals who are supporting me and many others across the country. Take care all of you,? he further wrote in his official statement.



Sachin is one of the biggest names of India who has tested positive for the virus.&nbsp;



A close source to the family told that the cricketer himself went for the test and the report was positive. He is in home isolation with all the safety protocols and after doctors advice.



In the last 24 hours, 62,291 positive cases have been recorded in the country with 36,000 cases coming alone from Maharashtra. The cases are on rise lately after the second wave has hit.



It is noteworthy that Sachin Tendulkar has recently took part in the Road Safety World Series 2021 and won it. Along with him, several other veteran cricketers were also part of the Series that aimed to raise awareness about Road safety etiquettes in India.



Besides India, England, South Africa, West Indies, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh were also the part of series.



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Sachin Tendulkar tested positive for Coronavirus, goes into home isolation

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Yusuf Pathan tested covid positive after Sachin Tendulkar



Indian veteran cricketer Yusuf Pathan has tested positive for the coronavirus on Saturday. The news came soon after veteran cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was sent into managed home isolation post his positive test on Saturday. All-rounder Yusuf Pathan is also in home isolation.



Both the aforementioned cricketers were featured in the recently concluded Road Safety World Series 2021 which was won by Indian Legends.



Yusuf informed his well-wishers and fans through a tweet from his official Twitter handle, he said, ?I?ve tested positive for COVID-19 today with mild symptoms. Post the confirmation, I have quarantined myself at home and taking all the necessary precautions and medication required.?



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He further urged others who were in close contact with him to get themselves examined for the coronavirus.



Sachin Tendulkar and Yusuf Pathan both were found to have mild symptoms of coronavirus and other members of their respective families are 



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Apart from Indian Legends, the Road Safety World Series 2021 featured England Legends, Bangladesh Legends, Sri Lanka Legends, West Indies Legends and South Africa Legends.



Australian Legends were initially part of the World Series however they backed out due to complications posed by covid-19 in Australia.



As of now, cases of the covid-19 are on surge as the second wave has hit. Cases in the whole country are rising at a rapid pace.



In the last 24 hours, India recorded 62,714 positive coronavirus cases. The most affected state Maharashtra alone has accounted for over 35,000 cases.



Due to late surge, many prominent cities are forced into lockdown by the state governments while emergency services are allowed.



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Yusuf Pathan tested covid positive after Sachin Tendulkar

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Subramaniam Badrinath tested covid positive after Sachin Tendulkar and Yusuf Pathan.



Former Indian cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath on Sunday had tested positive for coronavirus and is in managed home isolation. He is the third former Indian cricketer to be tested positive for coronavirus after Sachin Tendulkar and Yusuf Pathan.



The 40-years old cricketer recently took part in the Road Safety World Series in Raipur along with other veterans of the game.&nbsp;



?I have been taking all the necessary precautions and have been getting tested regularly. However, I have tested positive for COVID-19 and have some mild symptoms,? Badrinath said in his Twitter handle.



?I will follow all protocols and will be isolating myself at home and will take needful action as per advise (advice) from my physician,? said Badrinath who announced retirement from all forms of cricket in 2018.



The Road Safety World Series has come into controversy as the participant cricketers are one by one getting infected with the virus. Netizens have started calling it Road ?Unsafety? World Series for the same reason.



The series was held in purpose to raise awareness about road safety and the road etiquettes in India. Besides India, South Africa Legends, England Legends, West Indies Legends, Bangladesh Legends and Sri Lanka legends have also participated in the series.



According to the doctors, all three cricketers have mild symptoms of the virus and are in control.



The cases tally has again started to rise after the second wave. As of now, the country is recording over 60,000 cases in the last 24 hours and Maharashtra alone has over 30,000 cases.



The Maharashtra government has announced a night curfew in the major cities of the state from 07 PM to 06 AM in the morning.



According to BCCI, the IPL games will go as per the schedule even if the states are imposing night curfews in the cities. The IPL matches will begin 07:30 PM onwards from 09th April 2021.



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Subramaniam Badrinath tested covid positive after Sachin Tendulkar and Yusuf Pathan

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Sachin Tendulkar Hospitalised after Doctor?s advice, congratulates India for famous win.



Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar revealed that he has been hospitalised under medical advice after he was tested positive for coronavirus last week. Tendulkar took Twitter to inform his fans and congratulate all the Indian cricket fans over the famous ICC ODI World Cup victory 10 years ago.



A decade ago on 2nd April Team India won its second ODI World Cup in Wakhkhede Stadium defeating Sri Lanka in the final. MS Dhoni smashed a towering six to finish things off in style to lift the elite title after 28 years. 



This was also Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar?s last ODI game after which he bid his goodbye to the game of Cricket.



?Thank you for your wishes and prayers. As a matter of abundant precaution under medical advice, I have been hospitalised. I hope to be back home in a few days. Take care and stay safe everyone. Wishing all Indians &amp; my teammates the 10th anniversary of our World Cup win.



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<h2>Road Safety World Series:</h2>



Tendulkar was part of the recent Road Safety World Series which was held in India to spread awareness about road etiquettes in India. The series comprised of all the former legends of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, South Africa, England, and West Indies.



Soon after the Road Safety World Series got ended, Sachin informed that he has been infected with coronavirus and is in home isolation as doctors have advised him. However, he has been hospitalised by the doctors.



Besides, Sachin three other cricketers - Yusuf Pathan, Subramaniam Badrinath and Irfan Pathan were part of the Road Safety World Series and were tested positive for coronavirus. All of them are under home isolation.



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Sachin Tendulkar Hospitalised after Doctor?s advice, Congratulates India for a famous win

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Sachin Tendulkar to continue home isolation, discharged from the Hospital.



Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has been discharged from the hospital on Thursday and will continue his home isolation to recuperate well. The 47-years old was admitted to the hospital on April 2 as a precautionary measure after coming in contact with coronavirus on March 27.



Tendulkar informed the development to his fans on Twitter, and said, ?I have just come home from the hospital and will remain isolated while continuing to rest and recuperate. I would like to thank everyone for all the good wishes and prayers. Really appreciate it,? Tendulkar said.



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He also thanked all the medical staff for taking his care during the hard times.



?I remain ever grateful to all the medical staff who took such good care of me &amp; have been working tirelessly for over a year in such difficult circumstances,? said Tendulkar.



The former cricketer on March 27 informed all his fans that he has been tested covid positive post the Road Safety World Series and said all his family members have tested covid negative.



The World Series held in Raipur was played with the presence of fans in the stadium and former players of South Africa, West Indies, England, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka also took part.



After Sachin Tendulkar, Yusuf Pathan, Subramanium Badrinath and Irfan Pathan also confirmed that they have also tested covid positive. All aforementioned players were part of the Road Safety World Series which was held to raise awareness in the country about Road etiquettes and behaviours.



The Series was won by Indian Legends playing the final against Sri Lankan Legends. The whole stadium was lit up as the scenes of the 2011 World Cup finals were recreated.



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Sachin Tendulkar to continue home isolation, discharged from the Hospital

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Virat Kohli named as Wisden Almanack?s ODI cricketer; Ben Stokes, Sachin Tendulkar and Kapil Dev also featured.



Indian skipper and the run machine Virat Kohli has been named as the Wisden Almanack?s ODI Cricketer of the 2010s by the high rated annual publication recently. The publication also features former Indian cricketing greats Sachin Tendulkar and Kapil Dev in the respective lists.



32-years old Virat Kohli made his One Day International debut against Sri Lanka in 2008 and since then he has been phenomenal in scoring runs. Kohli who is also regarded as the modern-day greats has piled up massive 12,169 runs in the 254 ODIs.



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It is noteworthy that Virat Kohli has also won the World Cup 2011 and has amassed over 11,000 runs in the last 10 years with an average of over 60 and smacking 42 tons.



?To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first One-Day International, five ODI cricketers of the decade have been named in the 2021 edition of the Wisden Cricketers? Almanack,? the reference book, often described as Bible of Cricket, stated.



?One cricketer has been named for each of the decades between 1971 and 2021, with India captain Virat Kohli taking the award for the 2010s,? Wisden said on its website.



Besides Virat Kohli, former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was named as the ODI Cricketer of the 1990s.



Kapil Dev has also named in the annual publication as the ODI cricketer of the 1980s. He was the first Indian to lift the ICC ODI World Cup trophy in 1983. Apart from this, Kapil Dev scalped the highest number of wickets in the decade than any other cricketer and scored runs with the highest strike rate.



The annual magazine named English all-rounder Ben Stokes as the ?Leading Cricketer of the World? for the second time in a row.



?His haul of 641 Test runs at 58 in the calendar year was more than anyone else, while his 19 wickets cost just 18 apiece. He did it all against a backdrop of personal tragedy: his father, Ged, died in December at the age of 65,? Wisden editor Lawrence Booth said.



The Wisden Cricketer of the year 2021 list includes the likes of Dom Sibley, West Indian Jason Holder, Zak Crawley, Mohammed Rizwan and Darren Stevens.



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West Indies experienced all-rounder Kieron Pollard was adjudged as the Leading T20 Cricketer in the World while Australia?s Beth Mooney featured in the ?Leading Women?s Cricketer in the World?.



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Virat Kohli named as Wisden Almanack?s ODI cricketer; Ben Stokes, Sachin Tendulkar and Kapil Dev also featured

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

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

Picking India-Pakistan’s strongest combined Playing XI from current squads for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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Delhi Capitals IPL 2025: The Delhi Capitals (DC) find themselves in a fascinating position ahead of the IPL 2025 season. The team is primed for success with a revamped squad and a renewed focus. However, one crucial question looms large: who should lead the team? The experienced KL Rahul, or the dependable all-rounder Axar Patel? Let’s break down the dynamics and possibilities that each captaincy option offers.
<h2>KL Rahul: The Veteran Leader</h2>
KL Rahul comes to Delhi with a rich IPL pedigree. Over the years, he has proven himself as a prolific run-scorer, amassing over 4,600 runs at a phenomenal average of 45-plus. His experience as captain of the Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants has shown his ability to guide a team to playoff stages, which he achieved twice with LSG. Rahul’s batting consistency and calm demeanor make him an attractive choice to lead DC.
However, Rahul’s captaincy style has been criticized for being conservative, particularly regarding his strike rate and decision-making in crunch moments. This could be a concern for a team like the Delhi Capitals, which boasts explosive batting talent and needs a captain capable of effectively utilizing this firepower.
<h2>Axar Patel: The Fresh Perspective</h2>
On the other hand, Axar Patel represents a new-age leader with a wealth of experience in high-pressure situations. Axar has been DC's vice-captain and even stepped in as captain for a game in IPL 2024. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes him a key player, and his recent appointment as India’s T20 vice-captain adds to his leadership credentials.
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Axar’s performances last season were nothing short of stellar, with 235 runs at a healthy strike rate and 11 wickets at an economy of 7.66. His all-around prowess, coupled with his understanding of the DC squad, makes him a strong contender for the captaincy.
Choosing between Rahul and Axar is essentially a choice between two distinct leadership styles. Rahul brings stability and experience, having captained for multiple IPL seasons. His presence can calm nerves during tense moments, which is invaluable for a team aiming for the playoffs. Axar, however, offers a dynamic and aggressive approach, potentially aligning better with DC’s young and energetic squad.
<h2>Delhi Capitals, the Squad</h2>
Delhi’s 2025 squad is packed with talent across the board. In the batting department, players like Harry Brook, Tristan Stubbs, and Jake Fraser-McGurk add explosive options, while KL Rahul himself remains a cornerstone at number three. The pace unit, led by Mitchell Starc and supported by T Natarajan and Mukesh Kumar, is formidable. However, the reliance on Axar and Kuldeep Yadav in the spin department highlights a potential area of concern.
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Delhi Capitals Squad: Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul, Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Sameer Rizvi, Karun Nair, Faf du Plessis, Mukesh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Dushmantha Chameera, Vipraj Nigam, Ajay Mandal, Manwanth Kumar, Trupurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari. DC retentions: Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel.
<h2>The Strategic Impact of Captaincy</h2>
Under Rahul, DC might adopt a more methodical approach, relying on his ability to anchor innings and guide young players like Abishek Porel and Fraser-McGurk. Axar’s leadership could inject a more fearless and intuitive style, encouraging aggressive cricket and leveraging DC’s bench strength, including veterans like Faf du Plessis.
One key consideration is how the captaincy might affect their individual performances. While Rahul’s form as an opener has been a consistent asset, Axar’s ability to contribute with both bat and ball is crucial to DC’s balance. Assigning the captaincy to Axar could be a gamble, but it might pay off if it inspires the team to rally around a fresh vision.
Ultimately, the choice of captain will reflect DC’s strategic priorities. If the franchise prioritizes experience and a steady hand, KL Rahul is the natural choice. However, if they aim for a bold and innovative approach, Axar Patel might be the leader to take them to new heights.
Either way, the Delhi Capitals possess the ingredients for a successful campaign, and the captaincy debate only adds to the intrigue surrounding their 2025 IPL journey. They are one of the strong contenders for the trophy this year.

KL Rahul or Axar Patel, who could be the Next Leader of Capitals?

Delhi Capitals faces a tough captaincy choice for IPL 2025: experienced KL Rahul or dynamic Axar Patel. Both offer distinct leadership styles, which will shape DC's approach with their star-studded squad and bold ambitions.

Delhi Capitals must choose between KL Rahul’s steady leadership or Axar Patel’s dynamic approach to maximize their IPL 2025 potential.

Can Delhi Capitals win IPL 2025? KL Rahul or Axar Patel, who could be the Next Leader of Capitals?

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India Cricket Team players are back to the domestic circuit after the BCCI took serious steps, forcing all the players to play for their state. This comes after the indiscipline was reported from the Indian camp during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 
Following the guidelines by the BCCI, big Indian players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and others are all set to take the field for their respective state teams in the upcoming two rounds of the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25. 
Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja and Shubman Gill will be back in action during the second round of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25, which will begin on 23rd January. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul will be playing for Delhi and Bengaluru, respectively, in the third round of the tournament, which will begin on 30th January. 
With big stars all set to play in Ranji Trophy 2024-25, let's take a look at when Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant played in the domestic cricket last: 
<h2>When did Virat Kohli last play in the Ranji Trophy? </h2>
Virat Kohli's last appearance in the Ranji Trophy came in November 2012 for Delhi against Uttar Pradesh in Ghaziabad. The batter didn't have a great outing with the bat as he scored 14 &amp; 43 in two innings of a match. This didn't help Delhi's cause as they went on to lose the game by by six wickets. 
<h2>When did RIshabh Pant last play in the Ranji Trophy? </h2>
Rishabh Pant, who will be playing for Delhi in the upcoming match, last played for Delhi in the 2017/18 season's final. He was a leader of the team in that game and had a decent outing with the bat. He scored 21 &amp; 32 in that game, but that wasn't enough as Delhi went on to lose the game by nine wickets. 
<h2>When did Rohit Sharma last play in the Ranji Trophy? </h2>
Rohit Sharma featured last time in the Ranji Trophy for Mumbai against Uttar Pradesh in November 2015. He played a magnificent innings for his team as he slammed a magnificent 113-run knock at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. His innings helped the team draw the game. 
<h2>When did Shubman Gill last play in the Ranji Trophy? </h2>
Shubman Gill has been a regular feature in the Ranji Trophy. He last played for Punjab in the quarterfinals against Madhya Pradesh in 2022. The batter didn't have a great outing with the bat as he managed scores of 9 &amp; 19 as MP beat Punjab by 10 wickets. He will be seen in action on 23rd January at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
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Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja and Shubman Gill will be back in action during the second round of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25

Virat Kohli's last appearance in the Ranji Trophy came in November 2012 for Delhi against Uttar Pradesh in Ghaziabad

From Virat Kohli to Shubman Gill: Check when big Indian players played the last domestic match

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IND vs ENG 1st Dream11 Prediction: The wait is over, and Indian fans will be able to see their team in action. Team India will lock horns with Englandi n the first of five T20Is. The clash will begin at 7 PM IST on January 22 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Both teams are equipped with world-class players that will spice up the challenge.
The fight will be between the top order on both sides. Suryakumar Yadav will have the responsibility to get the best out of Indian players. They are coming off a series win over South Africa and looked great. England will also try hard to get the winning momentum and prepare for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
IND vs ENG 1st T20I Details
<ul>
<li>Series: England tour of India 2025</li>
<li>Match: India vs England, 1st T20I</li>
<li>Date: January 22 (Wednesday)</li>
<li>Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata</li>
<li>Timing: 7 PM IST</li>
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IND vs ENG 1st T20I Pitch Report
The surface at Eden Gardens is great for the batting side. It is a flat deck where one can chase down totals. The highest IPL chase was recorded at this venue in 2024. There will be some help for the slow bowlers as well, but shorter boundaries will be very hard to avoid if you are a bowling team.
IND vs ENG: Weather Report
The weather forecast predicts clear weather with some clouds on Wednesday evening with a 24° C temperature and a 12 km/h average wind speed.
IND vs ENG Head-to-Head T20I
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<li>Total Matches: 24</li>
<li>India: 13</li>
<li>England: 11</li>
<li>No Result: 0</li>
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IND vs ENG 1st T20I Live Streaming Details
Star Sports will broadcast the first T20I between India and England live on TV. Fans can also watch the first game live online on the Disney plus Hotstar app or website.
IND vs ENG Possible XIs 
India: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarty, Arshdeep Singh 
England: Philip Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
IND vs ENG: Dream11 Team
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<li>Wicket-keepers: Phil Salt (Vice Captain), Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler</li>
<li>Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ben Duckett</li>
<li>All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Hardik Pandya (Captain), Jamie Overton</li>
<li>Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarty</li>
</ul>
**These predictions are made by our writers, which can go wrong. We ask you to compare the teams and pick the best set of players to do well.
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The first IND vs ENG T20I Dream11 Prediction gives you all the updates stats and tips.

The first IND vs ENG T20I will be held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday at 7 PM IST.

IND vs ENG 1st T20I Dream11 Prediction, Grand League Team, Probable XI, Dream11 Team, Pitch Preview & More

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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will kick off on February 19, with 15 exciting ODIs spread across three weeks. The tournament will feature eight top teams, divided into two groups: Group A and Group B. Each group will play a round-robin format, where every team faces the other teams in their group. The top two teams from each group will then progress to the semi-finals.
Matches will be played in Pakistan and the UAE. Dubai hosting some of the biggest fixtures, including the highly anticipated Pakistan vs India match on February 23. The tournament will culminate with two semi-finals on March 4 and March 5, followed by the grand final on March 9. 

<h2>Dowload the ICC Champions trophy 2025 Schedule PDF</h2>

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Matches
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<td>Feb 19, Wed</td>
<td>Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st Match, Group A</td>
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<td>Feb 20, Thu</td>
<td>Bangladesh vs India, 2nd Match, Group A</td>
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<td>Feb 21, Fri</td>
<td>Afghanistan vs South Africa, 3rd Match, Group B</td>
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<td>Feb 22, Sat</td>
<td>Australia vs England, 4th Match, Group B</td>
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<td>Feb 23, Sun</td>
<td>Pakistan vs India, 5th Match, Group A</td>
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<td>Feb 24, Mon</td>
<td>Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 6th Match, Group A</td>
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<td>Feb 25, Tue</td>
<td>Australia vs South Africa, 7th Match, Group B</td>
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<td>Feb 26, Wed</td>
<td>Afghanistan vs England, 8th Match, Group B</td>
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<td>Feb 27, Thu</td>
<td>Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 9th Match, Group A</td>
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<td>Feb 28, Fri</td>
<td>Afghanistan vs Australia, 10th Match, Group B</td>
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<td>Mar 01, Sat</td>
<td>South Africa vs England, 11th Match, Group B</td>
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<td>Mar 02, Sun</td>
<td>New Zealand vs India, 12th Match, Group A</td>
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<td>Mar 04, Tue</td>
<td>1st Semi-Final (A1 v B2)</td>
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<td>Mar 05, Wed</td>
<td>2nd Semi-Final (B1 v A2)</td>
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<td>Mar 09, Sun</td>
<td>Final</td>
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule PDF download. Download PDF with group-stage matches, semi-finals, and the grand final. Get all the details for the February 19 - March 9 tournament!