3 Players Punjab Kings (PBKS) might release ahead of the IPL 2023: The Mohali-based Punjab Kings (PBKS) once again endured an underwhelming season in the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL). No matter how good they perform during the auction process, PBKS somehow manages to slip from its consistent run. The recently completed season is no different for the Mayank Agarwal-led PBKS.



Before the start of the tournament, Punjab Kings looked absolutely belter squad with massive players for each position, however, their performance looked like a pale shadow of themselves.



Despite having a formidable squad in place, Punjab couldn?t win two matches on the bounce in the Tata IPL 2022. Mayank Agarwal and Co tend to win a game and then loses away the other, such has been the story of Punjab Kings in the IPL.



Nevertheless, recovering from the early exit in the Tata IPL 2022, the franchise would love to strategise for future events. PBKS would certainly release a few players from their existing squad and will look to fill the places with their worthy alternatives.



This article would take you through the top 3 Players Punjab Kings (PBKS) might release ahead of the IPL 2023.



<h2>3 Players Punjab Kings (PBKS) might release ahead of the IPL 2023:</h2>



<h3>Sandeep Sharma:</h3>



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Punjab Kings (PBKS) picked up the services of experienced Indian pacer Sandeep Sharma during the auction for INR 50 Lakhs. Sandeep Sharma is a domestic name in the Indian Premier League, having played 105 matches and picked 114 scalps in the tournament.



However, the pacer couldn?t prove himself beneficial for Punjab Kings in the IPL 2022. Sharma featured in 5 matches for PBKS and returned with just two wickets against his name. His average has surged all the way up to 76.50 which will be a concern.



Moreover, in the last three editions of the IPL, Sandeep Sharma has only picked up 14 wickets which is ordinary for a bowler of his calibre.



Punjab may release him ahead of the next auction and try to pick a substitute pacer in his place.



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<h3>Odean Smith:</h3>



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Punjab Kings (PBKS) went crazy to pick West Indies all-rounder Odean Smith from the auction table, earlier this year, and spend INR 6 Crores to grab his services. The all-rounder's name was once associated with the likes of Andre Russell for his six-hitting abilities and bowling.



However, what followed in the IPL was exactly the opposite of what everyone had imagined. Smith could only score 56 runs in six outings for PBKS and scalped 6 wickets.



Moreover, a huge turn in his IPL appearance came when he conceded two consecutive sixes in the last two deliveries of the match against Gujarat Titans? Rahul Tewatia. Punjab lost the game which was with them till the second last delivery.



PBKS management would definitely think about the future of Odean Smith in the franchise.&nbsp;



<h3>Shahrukh Khan:</h3>



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A whopping sum of INR 9 Crores was spent on Shahrukh Khan during the auction process by Punjab Kings. Shahrukh Khan entered the IPL auction arena riding on the back of his fiery outing in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Tamil Nadu.



After being successful in the domestic tournament, Khan was anticipated to translate his sublime performance in the Indian Premier League as well which is why he went for INR 9 Crores during the auction.



Though the 27-years old cricketer showed a glimpse of his heroics, however, he wasn?t consistent enough to please the spectators and experts.&nbsp;



In eight innings of the IPL 2022, Khan could only muscle 117 runs at a poor strike rate of 108.33. Moreover, his average (16.71) isn?t encouraging either.&nbsp;



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3 Players Punjab Kings (PBKS) might release ahead of the IPL 2023

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IPL 2023, Mumbai Indians: Who will replace Jasprit Bumrah in the MI squad? The Indian team's fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, has run out of cricket for the last 7 months. He has not played cricket since September 2022. All cricket fans and supporters of the Mumbai Indians were sure that he would make a comeback in the IPL, but now his fitness has started to be questioned. According to the report from Cricbuzz, he has been ruled out of the 2023 IPL as well as the WTC final. Bhumra will now only appear in the 2023 World Cup. All the Mumbai Indians fans are being tormented by the same question: who will replace Jasprit Bumrah? So, in this article, we'll look at the three bowlers who will take Bumrah's place.



<h2>1. Sandeep Sharma</h2>



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Sandeep Sharma, a well-known fast bowler from India, has a lengthy history of outstanding bowling in the IPL. Sandeep, however, did not receive a bid this time from any team during the auction. Although, in the absence of Bumrah, this bowler could be useful for Mumbai. In the first few overs, Sandeep showed a good aptitude for swinging the ball. In 104 IPL games, he has 114 wickets to his name. His average throughout the same period has been 7.77.



<h2>2. Dhawal Kulkarni</h2>



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For a long time, Dhawal Kulkarni participated in the IPL. He even has a long history with the Mumbai Indians. He could take Bumrah's place once more on the team. In 92 IPL games, Dhawal has 86 wickets to his name.



<h2>3. Varun Aaron</h2>



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Varun Aaron, an Indian fast bowler, has plenty of IPL experience; he played for the Gujarat Titans last season (2022), but he went unsigned this season; no team took a chance on him. Varun Aaron has played for five IPL teams (Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans, Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, and KKR) so far. and he has taken 44 wickets in 52 matches. Aaron is an expert at swinging the ball with the new ball.



<h2>Mumbai Indian 2023 Squad</h2>



Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Dewald Brevis, Tilak Varma, Jofra Archer, Tim David, Mohd Arshad Khan, Ramandeep Singh, Hrithik Shokeen, Arjun Tendulkar, Tristan Stubbs, Kumar Kartikeya, Jason Behrendorff, Akash Madhwal, Cameron Green, Jhye Richardson, Piyush Chawla, Duan Jansen, Vishnu Vinod, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Raghav Goyal



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IPL 2023, Mumbai Indians: Who will replace Jasprit Bumrah in the MI squad?

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IPL 2023: The cricket carnival is all set to begin from 31st March. The 16th edition of the<a href="https://www.iplt20.com/auction" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.iplt20.com/auction"> Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) 2023 will see the Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings clashing with each other in the curtain-raiser at the Narendra Modi International Stadium on Friday (31st March). Even before the league started, teams have suffered injury scares, which potentially might have hampered their chances and forced them to go back to the drawing board and discuss the permutations and combinations once again. The teams have kick-started their preparations in full go and like all seasons, it is expected that there?ll be endless entertainment.&nbsp;



<h2>IPL 2023: Replacement of injured players in IPL 16 for all the teams</h2>



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IPL 2023: Every team apart from Gujarat Titans have injuries in their camp. While some players have suffered serious injuries, a few have been advised to rest in a few games. The injuries in the franchise have hampered their chances already as their main players are set to be out of action. The major injuries have given headaches to the franchises and have forced them to call for replacements.&nbsp;



For Chennai Super Kings Kyle Jamieson was the broken nail in the coffin as he suffered a back injury and was ruled out of the tournament. He was brought by the team for INR 1 crores but he?s set to undergo surgery, which puts his availability for the tournament in jeopardy. In his place, CSK roped in Sisanda Magala for INR 50 lakhs.&nbsp;



Royal Challengers Bangalore camp was too affected by the injuries. English all-rounder Will Jacks, whom they signed for INR 3.2 crores in IPL 2023 auction, suffered a muscle injury while fielding during the recently concluded ODI series between England and Bangladesh. His injury seemed much worse than expected as he was ruled out of the tournament. The franchise acquired New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell in his place.&nbsp;



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Punjab Kings? Jonny Bairstow was also ruled out of the tournament due to the prolonged leg injury he suffered in September 2022. In his place the Shikhar Dhawan-led side named uncapped Australian Matthew Short as his replacement.&nbsp;



Rajasthan Royals are also among the franchises, that have injury concerns. Their pacer Prasidh Krishna, whom they brought for INR 10 crores in IPL 2022 auction, was also ruled out of the tournament following surgery for a lumbar stress fracture in his spine. In his place, the team roped in veteran Indian pacer Sandeep Sharma, who went unsold in IPL 2023 auction.&nbsp;



Here are the Replacements in the IPL 2023:



- Michael Bracewell replaces Will Jacks in RCB.



- Sisanda Magala replaces Kyle Jamieson in CSK.



- Matthew Short replaces Jonny Bairstow in PBKS.



- Sandeep Sharma replaces Prasidh Krishna in RR.



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<h2>IPL 2023: List of injured players with no replacements&nbsp;</h2>



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IPL 2023: Here are the players who are injured but whose franchises have named no replacements:&nbsp;



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Mumbai Indians - Jasprit Bumrah, Jhye Richardson&nbsp;



Delhi Capitals - Rishabh Pant&nbsp;



Kolkata Knight Riders - Shreyas Iyer, Lockie Ferguson&nbsp;



Chennai Super Kings - Mukesh Choudhary&nbsp;



Royal Challengers Bangalore - Rajat Patidar, Josh Hazlewood&nbsp;



Lucknow Super Giants - Mohsin Khan&nbsp;



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IPL 2023: Replacement of injured players in IPL 16 for all the teams

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Sandeep Sharma is a 29-year-old Indian capped right-arm-pace bowler. He is currently a part of the IPL. He has represented India twice (2010,2012) in the ICC U-19 World Cup. His four-wicket haul in the 2012 ICC U-19 World Cup final helped the team to lift the trophy. Sandeep also became the highest wicket-taker in the tournament.



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Sandeep Sharma began his Indian Premier League (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Premier_League">IPL</a>) journey in 2013. He signed his first IPL contract with Kings XI Punjab (Now Punjab Kings). Sharma played a crucial role for Kings XI Punjab and became a lethal bowler for the franchise. He remained a consistent part of the team for five years and made incredible records in his tenure with KXIP.



Sandeep played 56 matches for the Punjab franchise and took 71 wickets with an average of 26.31. His best figures came as 4/20 in 2017 which is also his career-best score in the IPL. He has taken two four wicket-hauls in the IPL.



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Sandeep was picked by Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2018, and he went on to play for the team franchise till 2021. The team may have changed but his spirit for bowling and cricket didn?t. He played 43 matches for SRH and took 41 wickets. His average came to a whopping 67.66, due to which he was dropped by the team ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction.



Sandeep had a rough patch since 2021. He only played 14 matches in 3 seasons of the IPL. Recently, he was introduced to the Playing XI of Rajasthan Royals after being unsold in IPL Auction 2023. He became an overnight star after his performance in the previous match against Chennai Super Kings.



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Sandeep Sharma gave a stellar performance against CSK in the 17th Match of the TATA IPL 2023. Captain Sanju Samson gave him the ball for the 20th over, as CSK needed 21 runs to chase in the final over.



The pressure on him was evident as he bowled two wides at the beginning of the over. It seemed like an easy win, but on the strike stood the best finisher in the world, Mahendra Singh Dhoni.



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MS Dhoni slammed two sixes, and the match became a nail-biting knockout. With seven runs to chase, Sandeep only gave three singles and made Rajasthan Royals win the game. We wish to see more such thrilling spells from the young Indian fast pace bowler.

Sandeep Sharma: IPL Records and History Since 2013

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The Champions of the very first edition of the IPL since 2008, Rajasthan Royals have not been able to make it to their best in the tournament. Their next final appearance came so many years later, in 2022, when they reached the final under Sanju Samson?s leadership, though they lost to the debutant Gujarat Titans. Finally, the Rajasthan Royals have announced the likes of IPL retentions for the upcoming season, as they have named only the likes of the 4 Indian players. They have let go of their overseas talents, even the likes of England?s white-ball skipper, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos_Buttler">Jos Buttler</a>. 



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 Veteran Windies finisher Shmiron Hetmyer and the likes of great Trent Boult have been released by the Rajasthan Royals, as they look to retain a higher purse as they enter the mega-auction. The biggest surprise was the release of the Indian spin duo of Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal. Also, the likes of Dhruv Jurel, who was once made a part of the Royals franchise back in the 2022 mega-auction for a minor INR 20 lakh, have been a matter of debacle in the Royals camp. Though the Royals have not revealed their likely retention slabs, they are supposed to lose at least 47 crores from the entire purse amount. In case Jurel is also included for the side, the retention slab would be as high as INR 65 crores, which seems very unlikely. 



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 The Rajasthan Royals are looking forward to retaining the likes of skipper Sanju Samson, who went on to score 531 runs in the format in the IPL 2024 season. Also, the highest run-getter of the season, Riyan Parag, has been retained in the season after having scored 573 runs. 



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Rajasthan Royals target many players for the mega-auction as they reveal retentions to ESPNcricinfo ft. Yashasvi Jaiswal

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IND vs ENG 4th T20I: With the scoreline of 2-1, India and England are now going to play the fourth T20I of the series at the MCA Stadium, Pune. There is a lot at stake for England, but India has some breathing space. 
England have lost all three tosses so far and still managed to secure a win while batting first on a batting paradise. Meanwhile, India, who were used to winning series with a clean sweep, have lost one match in the series but can still wrap up the series in their favor today in Pune.
Let's take a look at the squads and strongest Playing11 possible for India and England in the 4th T20I:
<h2>IND vs ENG 4th T20I Squads</h2>
England Squad: Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler(c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith(w), Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Rehan Ahmed
India Squad: Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Dhruv Jurel, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana
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<h2>Playing11 and Strategies</h2>
INDIA: Rinku Singh has returned to contention after recovering from his injury. On Thursday, India's assistant coach, Ryan ten Doeschate, confirmed that he is fully fit. His extended net session further hinted at his potential inclusion in the playing XI for the upcoming match.  
When it comes to strategy, India relied heavily on spin in the previous game, fielding five spinners—Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, and Abhishek Sharma—alongside just two pacers, Mohammed Shami and Hardik Pandya.
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However, the pitch in Pune is unlikely to offer much assistance to spinners. With Rinku Singh, a reliable left-handed batter, back in the mix, India could consider making a tactical adjustment by replacing Washington Sundar with an additional pacer, Arshdeep Singh, to strengthen their pace attack.
*India Playing11: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy
ENGLAND: England might go with the same playing11 as in the 3rd T20I. There isn't any solid reason for them to make any changes only if there is a forced one. Jamie Smith(if not available) might get replaced by Jacob Bathell if needed.
*England Playing11: Ben Duckett, Philip Salt (wk), Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith/Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
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<h2>Pitch Report of Pune's MCA Stadium</h2>
The MCA Stadium in Pune is known for its batting-friendly conditions, making it a prime venue for high-scoring encounters. With short square boundaries and a true surface, batters often enjoy their time in the middle, and big totals are a common sight. If the scores don’t breach the 200-run mark, as was frequently seen in the last IPL, it would likely be due to disciplined bowling rather than any assistance from the pitch.
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Unlike some other venues in India, dew is not a significant factor here, ensuring that both innings are played under fairly consistent conditions. Additionally, the pitch tends to remain firm throughout the game, offering good bounce for stroke play and providing some assistance to pacers who hit the deck hard. With these factors in play, the MCA Stadium is set to witness a thrilling contest filled with raining boundaries and aggressive stroke-making.
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<h2>IND vs ENG 4th T20I Dream11 Team and Fantasy Tips</h2>
Pune's MCA Stadium is a batting paradise, and unless we witness any sort of collapse, it will be a high-scoring game. Anything under 170 would be below-par. We will make our team based on this, and not to mention, there will be a risk factor. 
For Wicketkeeper, Jos Buttler is going to be the first choice for everyone and he is a must-pick player. Sanju Samson is our second pick as he is not much picked, and he is due for a good performance. There couldn't be a better ground other than MCA Stadium for him to get his form back. He is even a choice for captain if you can take extra risks. 
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Tilak Verma is in great form and Ben Duckett is a good player of spin. With not much grip off the surface, these two batters are expected to fire to a good extent. SKY is under the radar and this Pune surface suits him so he is going to be in the team considering of what he can do when is in form. Tilak Verma or Ben Duckett can be another option for the captain and probably the safer option.
There are a lot of options in this section for both teams. Hardik Pandya and Liam Livingstone are two must-pick players and besides them, Overton might prove to be a good option. 
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Arshdeep Singh, if plays the match, must be in the dream11 team. Replace him with Mohammed Shami if Arshdeep doesn't play. Varun Chakravarthy and Mark Wood would be the two other bowlers. 
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This makes a strong team, more focused on the batting side as the pitch will favor the batters more. The bowling options are those who are most likely going to take wickets on such a surface. 
<h2>Dream11 Team- Grand League</h2>
Wicket-Keeper: Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(C1) Batters: Surya Kumar Yadav, Den Duckett, Tilak Verma(C2) Allrounders: Hardik Pandya (VC), Liam Livingstone, J Overton Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, V Chakravarthy, Mark Wood  
*- These are predictions and they might go wrong. Play at your own risk.

India and England are set to lock horns in the Fourth T20I at MCA Stadium, Pune and a lot is at stake for England. We have picked up the top 11 players for our grand league team in this post.

This post covers the best dream11 team prediction for IND vs ENG 4th T20I. The fourth T20I between India and England is set to be played at MCA Stadium, PUNE.

IND vs ENG 4th T20I Dream11 Fantasy Tips, Best Grand League Team Prediction and Strongest Playing11 Prediction

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The wait for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to be over. The tournament will begin on 19th February, and the final will take place on 9th March. The India team, no doubt, will be one of the hot favourites to win the tournament, which will be played in a hybrid model. 
India will be playing all their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 games in Dubai. The Rohit Sharma-led side will be beginning their campaign against Bangladesh on 20th February, and, after that, will be playing Pakistan on 23rd February, followed by New Zealand on 2nd March. 
The departure date of India for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 also has been revealed. As per the reports in Times of India, it is learned that the Rohit Sharma-led side will be travelling to Dubai on 15th February. The reports added that more clarity on the same will come in the coming days. 
<h2>India won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
Not only this, it is learned that India also won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because all the teams will be in Pakistan, and hence, it will be difficult for the International Cricket Council (ICC) to arrange the warmup match. 
The reports added that India team management is happy with the net session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because they will be playing the three-match ODI series against England, which will begin on 6th February across three venues in India. 
Apart from this, it is reported that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 won't be having a captain photoshoot because of the different challenges along with the different arrivals of the team. This means that Rohit Sharma won't be travelling to Pakistan for this and will be staying in Dubai with the team. 
The opening ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be held in Lahore. There were talks of having the event in Karachi but the Pakistan Cricket Board decided to host it in Lahore.
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India will be playing all their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 games in Dubai.

It is learned that India also won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India to travel to Dubai on this date; unlikely to play warmup game

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India batter Shubman Gill has started his preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The premier batter has returned to nets for the white-ball practice as he was named in the Indian team for the ODI series against England and the ICC tournament. 
Shubman Gill has been under a lot of pressure for his poor outings with the bat, especially in Test cricket. With the emergence of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who delivered consistent performances, there were a lot of questions about the place of Gill, even in the ODIs. 
Several fans and experts also have backed Yashasvi Jaiswal to open the innings for India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 along with Rohit Sharma. However, amid all this Shubman Gill is making sure that he gives his best to train for the tournament. 
With England ODIs and ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner, Shubman Gill was seen batting in the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium. He was seen batting with the white-ball ahead of the tournament and the video can be seen at the end of the article. 
Shubman Gill looked in golden touch with the bat as he played a pull towards the four before blocking the balls. The batter would be eager to make a strong comeback and reply to all the criticism in style with his performances in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
Shubman Gill recently played the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 for Punjab. The batter was the lone warrior for his team as he hit a magnificent century and returned to form after having a poor outing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, where he played just three games. 
Shubman Gill would want to carry on his form and help a team win. He has been one of the best batters for India in ODIs. He also has been named as the vice-captain of the team for the tournament and with added responsibility under his belt, a lot will be reliant on him.
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<h2>Watch: Shubman Gill begins preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</h2>

Shubman Gill gets ready for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 {PC:X}

India batter Shubman Gill has started his preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Shubman Gill has been under a lot of pressure for his poor outings with the bat, especially in Test cricket.

Watch: 'Under pressure' Shubman Gill looks solid in nets ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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Pakistan batter Babar Azam has been in the news for the last few days, especially with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner. The batter's name has been discussed a lot related to making him open, especially with no clarity over Saim Ayub. 
Pakistan is the only team that has yet to announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Since the last few days, he has been in the news as there have been a lot of reports that have suggested that there are chances that he might open the innings for the team. 
However, the fresh reports in Cricket Pakistan have revealed that there are no plans to make Babar Azam open the innings. The reports added that the selection committee has not given the green signal to the development as they feel that batter will be best suited in the middle order. 
<h2>Selectors want a proper opener in the role; Babar Azam to at in middle-order</h2>
The reports claimed that selectors want a proper opener in the role. One of the openers that has been finalized by the management is Fakhar Zaman. However, with Saim Ayub likely to miss out, it is learned that Imam-ul-Haq is also in contention to take the role. 
Babar Azam has been the best batter for Pakistan in ODIs. The batter has mustered truckloads of runs for the team in the format while batting at No.3 and he will be extremely crucial for his team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will be played in Pakistan with India games to be played in India. 
Babar Azam also has been a decent opener as well. He has been opening for the team in T20Is and has achieved massive success as well. He also opened in Test cricket during the recent South Africa series and aced that challenge as well, slamming two half-centuries in two innings. 
But, in white-ball cricket, Babar Azam has been criticised a lot for opening in T20Is. This is because he has failed to maximise the powerplay and has been batting with a low strike rate. It remains to be seen where he will be batting for the team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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Babar Azam has been the best batter for Pakistan in ODIs.

Pakistan batter Babar Azam has been in the news for the last few days, especially with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Babar Azam's batting position decided; selectors not in favour of giving him this role

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India assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate has provided a massive fitness update about batter Rinku Singh ahead of the fourth IND vs ENG T20I. He mentioned that the left-hander has gained full fitness and will be playing the next match of the five-match T20I series. 
India and England are all set to lock horns with each other in the fourth match of the T20I series. The game is all set to be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday (30th January). The series is currently at 2-1, with hosts in the lead. 
India has been without the services of Rinku Singh for the last two games of the IND vs ENG series. The left-hander sustained a low back spasm while fielding in the first game and was then ruled out of the next two games of the series as he was under the observation of the BCCI medical team. 
In his place, the India team added Dhruv Jurel to the XI, and the move didn't pay off. The keeper-batter batted lower down the order and struggled to get going in both games, and it potentially cost them the last match of the series. 
<h2>Rinku Singh is fit and ready to play tomorrow - Ryan Ten Doeschate</h2>
However, in what will be a massive boost, Rinku Singh has been declared fit for the next two games. The development was confirmed by assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate, who said that the batter hit nets and will be playing. He told reporters. 
"Rinku Singh is fit and ready to play tomorrow. He batted yesterday night" 
Rinku Singh has been India's one of the best batters in the T20Is. His absence was felt in the last two games as well, but now, with him being fit, it is expected that he would walk straight into the XI and is likely to add Dhruv Jurel to the team. 
The fourth IND vs ENG T20I will be a great opportunity for India to to seal the series, but they need to make some corrections before heading into the next IND vs ENG match. 
India faced a disappointing 26-run loss in the last match at Rajkot. Their batting was one of the main reasons behind the loss and they would be hoping to make a strong comeback.
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India assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate has provided a massive fitness update about batter Rinku Singh ahead of the fourth IND vs ENG T20I

India has been without the services of Rinku Singh for the last two games of the IND vs ENG series.