India vs West Indies: The ODI series between India and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Indies_cricket_team">West Indies</a> included all sorts of cricketing action which cricket fans majorly expect to witness. We got to see nail-biting finishes, close encounters and excellent bowling and batting performances from both sides.



Though the series seemed to be an evenly poised one at the beginning, it ended in India's favour which whitewashed a clueless West Indies side 3-0. India's victory over the Windies even though several important players were missing from the line up proves the fact as to how much progress the team's benched players have made in recent times so as to prove their worth on the big stages whenever they are given an opportunity to do so.&nbsp;



Given below are three talking points on India's famous win over West Indies in the ODI series.&nbsp;



<h2>1. Shubman Gill is India's future gem</h2>



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Shubman Gill who was asked to open the batting with skipper Shikhar Dhawan in the absence of Rohit Sharma grabbed hold of this opportunity with both his hands. The 22-year-old smashed a total of 208 runs, the most by any batsman in the three-match India vs West Indies ODI series including two half-centuries.&nbsp;



Gill was also awarded the man of the series award for his consistent performances throughout the series. The right-handed showed great approach and form with the bat as he provided India with lightning-fast starts in each of three matches.&nbsp;



His wonderful batting style besides his incredible attacking approach left the opposition in total disarray as he paved the path for India to win the series.&nbsp;



<h2>2. Shikhar Dhawan is far from finished</h2>



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Shikhar Dhawan who has been appointed as India's captain for the India vs West Indies ODI series didn't hesitate to prove his worth in the 50-over format. With him being dropped from the Tests and T20i teams, it seemed as if the left-handed would also lose his spot from the side in the One Dayers.&nbsp;



On the contrary, the 36-year-old proved his critics wrong by smashing a total of 168 runs in the three-match ODI series and confirmed the fact that he is indispensable in the ODIs despite getting older with time. His opening partnership with Rohit Sharma will definitely be a treat to watch in the ODI World Cup next year.



<h2>3. Axar Patel is just too good to be benched</h2>



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One of the biggest positives of the series for the India vs West Indies series will be the rise of Azar Patel. The left-hander delivered quality round skills and helped India clinch an incredible victory in the second ODI during a steep run chase.&nbsp;



The left-handed showed his heroics with the bat as he helped a collapsing Indian innings stabilize itself and reach a massive total of 312 in style. Axar scored his career-best score of 64 as India cruised to a famous win by 2 Wickets with just 2 balls to spare.&nbsp;



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India vs West Indies: 3 talking points from India's emphatic win over West Indies in the ODI series

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IND vs NZ: Team India's next destination after the Sri Lanka series is New Zealand. India and New Zealand will play the first three games of the three-match ODI series, and then the three-game T20 series will begin. The first game of the ODI series will take place on January 18 in Hyderabad. The BCCI has also released the name of the Indian team.



There have been numerous changes made to this. The Indian team from the ODI series does not contain KL Rahul or Akshar Patel, but it does have KS Bharat, Shahbaz Ahmed, and Shardul Thakur. India's batting lineup in the upcoming game may undergo significant adjustments due to KL Rahul's absence. While Hardik Pandya will serve as the vice-captain in the series, Rohit Sharma will be in charge of leading the team.



<h2>Ishan Kishan will enter Team India's playing XI</h2>



One of Team India's top players, Ishan Kishan, was unable to participate in any of the three ODI matches against Sri Lanka. Ishan Kishan would have to wait for a few more days, according to captain Rohit Sharma, who also stated that Shubman Gill will receive frequent opportunities. KL Rahul took over wicket-keeping duties in the interim.



Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul are no longer participating in the New Zealand series. There is a strong likelihood that Ishan Kishan will be tasked with keeping wickets throughout the ODI series in such a circumstance. There is a chance that Ishan Kishan will open if he stays in the Indian playing XI. But when Rohit Sharma, the skipper, begins the innings, what will happen to Shubman Gill? Shubman Gill will likely either be left out of India's starting lineup or forced to bat in the middle order in such a scenario.



<h2>Shubman Gill did his best against Sri Lanka</h2>



However, Shubman Gill performed admirably in the ODI series against Sri Lanka and was second only to Virat Kohli in terms of runs scored. In three games, he scored 207 runs at an average of 69. However, it should be expected that he would bat after Rahul in the middle order, with captain Rohit Sharma opening with Ishan Kishan. Ishan Kishan's decision to miss the next game after scoring a double-century also caused some controversy. However, Shubman Gill showed that he made the right choice by scoring a lot of runs.



The likelihood of KS Bharath making his international debut against the New Zealand team, which is seen as strong, despite the fact that he has also been chosen as a wicket-keeper for the Indian squad but has not yet played a match for India, is fairly low. That is, after missing three straight games, Ishan Kishan will once more be seen participating in ODIs.



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<h2>Probable Playing 11</h2>



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<li>India ? Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Shami/Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Siraj, Umran Malik</li>



<li>New Zealand ? Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner, Lockie Ferguson, Doug Bracewell</li>
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IND vs NZ, 1st ODI: This player will return to the team in place of KL Rahul

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IND vs NZ 1st ODI: In the opening game of the three-match ODI series, India defeated New Zealand with a dramatic victory. He took a 1-0 series lead by winning the game by a margin of 12 runs. Team India achieved 349 runs for eight wickets in 50 overs while batting first. The New Zealand squad responded by being dismissed for 337 runs in 49.2 overs.



Shubham Gill: In the opening game of the ODI series between India and New Zealand, Gill made history. He played a 208-run, 149-ball inning. Nine sixes and 19 fours were part of his inning. Gill won this match by combining multiple records. Gill is now the ODI batsman with the youngest double-century total. At the age of 23, he accomplished this achievement. Ishan Kishan, who made a double century against Bangladesh at the age of 24, formerly held the record for this feat.



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Michael Bracewell: Despite Michael Bracewell's outstanding performance for New Zealand, India defeated them by 12 runs in the one-day international in Hyderabad. 140 runs were scored off 78 balls in a furious inning played by Michael Bracewell. In his innings, this Kiwi batter hammered 12 fours and 10 sixes. In addition to this, Mitchell Santner contributed significantly with 57 runs in 45 balls. Nevertheless, the New Zealand team was still 12 runs off the mark. Michael Bracewell, though, is frequently in the news on social media for his outstanding innings. Veterans, in addition to cricket fans, frequently comment on Michael Bracewell's performance.



<h2>Michael Bracewell and Santner played brilliant innings</h2>



After losing six wickets for 131 runs, the New Zealand squad was in trouble. The Kiwi squad appeared to be losing the game handily at that point, but Michael Bracewell and Mitchell Santner played outstandingly. Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell made a rapid 163-run partnership. The match's outcome was altered by the players' alliance. In the final over, though, Indian bowlers made a comeback. Mohammad Siraj was the most successful bowler among Indian bowlers. In 10 overs, Mohammad Siraj bowled four batsmen for a total of 55 runs. Kuldeep Yadav and Shardul Thakur also achieved 2-2 wickets.



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IND vs NZ 1st ODI: Indian fans are appreciating this Kiwi batsman more than Shubham Gill

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IPL 2023: The T20 format has created a revolution in world cricket in the last few years. Everywhere you look, this shortest format is in full swing. After the existence of T20 cricket in the world of cricket, the most talked about tournament has been the Indian Premier League played under the banner of BCCI in India. Even though many countries started T20 leagues on this path after IPL, ahead of IPL everyone seems to be pale, because this league has achieved a very special status.



This world's biggest Keshrich T20 league has its own special magic, which is speaking headlong on the cricketers of the whole world. It is the dream of every cricketer to play here. Due to this the craze of this league can be clearly seen. Meanwhile, now the fans are eagerly waiting for the 16th edition of IPL. This season, to be held in 2023 could possibly start at the end of March. Which fans are already curious about.



<h2 id="the-batsman-of-all-the-teams-who-can-prove-to-be-the-x-factor">The batsman of all the teams who can prove to be the X-factor</h2>



The squads of all the 10 teams playing this season have been prepared, in which all the teams look completely balanced. In which the army of batsmen is standing near these 10 teams. In this article, we tell you among the famous and star batsmen one by one, that one batsman is present with all the teams who can prove to be the X factor?



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#the-batsman-of-all-the-teams-who-can-prove-to-be-the-x-factor">The batsman of all the teams who can prove to be the X-factor</a></li><li class=""><a href="#chennai-super-kings-ruturaj-gaikwad">Chennai Super Kings - Ruturaj Gaikwad</a></li><li class=""><a href="#delhi-capitals-david-warner">Delhi Capitals - David Warner</a></li><li class=""><a href="#gujarat-titans-shubman-gill">Gujarat Titans - Shubman Gill</a></li><li class=""><a href="#lucknow-supergiants-kl-rahul">Lucknow Supergiants - KL Rahul</a></li><li class=""><a href="#kolkata-knight-riders-shreyas-iyer">Kolkata Knight Riders - Shreyas Iyer</a></li><li class=""><a href="#mumbai-indians-suryakumar-yadav">Mumbai Indians - Suryakumar Yadav</a></li><li class=""><a href="#punjab-kings-jonny-bairstow">Punjab Kings - Jonny Bairstow</a></li><li class=""><a href="#royal-challengers-bangalore-virat-kohli">Royal Challengers Bangalore - Virat Kohli</a></li><li class=""><a href="#rajasthan-royals-jos-buttler">Rajasthan Royals - Jos Buttler</a></li><li class=""><a href="#sunrisers-hyderabad-mayank-agarwal">Sunrisers Hyderabad - Mayank Agarwal</a></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 id="chennai-super-kings-ruturaj-gaikwad">Chennai Super Kings - Ruturaj Gaikwad</h2>



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The team Chennai Super Kings, which has captured the title four times in the history of the IPL, is eager to leave its mark again this time. This team, captained by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, had a disappointing performance last year, but this time they have the potential to become champions again after completing some shortcomings. The Yellow Army have a very special "X-factor" batsman who has the power to get his team out of any situation. Ruturaj Gaikwad, the team's young opener, has had the most impact on the team's batting. Ruturaj will come down this time with a tremendous form of domestic cricket. In such a situation, his special contribution can be seen for CSK in every match.



<h2 id="delhi-capitals-david-warner">Delhi Capitals - David Warner</h2>



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In the 2023 season of IPL, the Delhi Capitals team suffered a major setback recently when their captain Rishabh Pant is almost out of this season after being seriously injured in a car crash. In such a situation, a huge responsibility for Delhi Capitals has fallen on opener David Warner. This Australian veteran batsman has had a tremendous performance in the IPL since the beginning. With his presence in the team, he is going to be the biggest factor in the batting. Warner has the ability to give his team a huge advantage with the bat this season.



<h2 id="gujarat-titans-shubman-gill">Gujarat Titans - Shubman Gill</h2>



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Gujarat Titans, the champion team of the 15th season of the Indian Premier League, is eager to show their mettle once again. Gujarat Titans, who won the championship in their very first season under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya, have a big X-factor in their batting. The manner in which opener Shubman Gill is showing form these days, he is the biggest link in the batting of this team. Gill is giving an amazing performance for the Indian team. With that, he can be considered the biggest hope of Gujraj Titans in this IPL.



<h2 id="lucknow-supergiants-kl-rahul">Lucknow Supergiants - KL Rahul</h2>



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In the last season of this biggest T20 league of the cricket world, Lucknow Supergiants, who joined as a new team, entered the last four. Indian team's star batsman KL Rahul is handling the command of the team. KL Rahul has been scoring runs for the last few seasons. This stylish batsman has always acted as a shield for the team in difficult situations. The way Rahul plays in the T20 format, it is not easy to take his wicket. In such a situation, he can again play the role of X-Factor for his team.



<h2 id="kolkata-knight-riders-shreyas-iyer">Kolkata Knight Riders - Shreyas Iyer</h2>



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Kolkata Knight Riders, the team owned by Bollywood legend King Khan, was looking for its third title after winning the championship in the 2014 season, but till now it has not been successful. The captaincy of the team was handed over to Shreyas Iyer. Last year, this star batsman of India became the captain but the team could not do anything special. This time Shreyas Iyer himself is seen in tremendous form. The way he is scoring runs for India continuously, he can be seen in the role of X-factor for his team.



<h2 id="mumbai-indians-suryakumar-yadav">Mumbai Indians - Suryakumar Yadav</h2>



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Mumbai Paltan's car gallops on the platform IPL. The team of Mumbai Indians has won the most glittering trophy 5 times in the history of this tournament. Last season was very bad for the most successful team. But they have a batsman who can single-handedly cross Mumbai's fleet. We are talking here about Suryakumar Yadav, the new run machine of Team India. who continues to perform brilliantly. Suryakumar's playing style is scaring all the teams in IPL as well, which can prove to be the biggest factor of his team.



<h2 id="punjab-kings-jonny-bairstow">Punjab Kings - Jonny Bairstow</h2>



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Punjab Kings, who are making every effort to win the title from the very first season in this Keshrich League, are not losing their pulse. Punjab Kings changed everything from the captain to the team, but luck is not changing. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings is ready for another season. In this 16th season, balance and strength are being seen in their team. English cricketer Jonny Bairstow is showing the biggest impact in batting. Jonny has been batting in a very tremendous way for the last year. The way he is batting, he can prove to be a trump card for his team this time.



<h2 id="royal-challengers-bangalore-virat-kohli">Royal Challengers Bangalore - Virat Kohli</h2>



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Virat Kohli's team has not been able to win the title so far on the stage of IPL. The team of Royal Challengers Bangalore has been making continuous efforts since the very first season, but they could not get success in lifting the title. Last season was one to remember for Virat Kohli. But at the moment Kohli's bat is speaking a lot. Virat has been scoring runs since last year's Asia Cup. He has recently gotten into century mode once again in ODIs and is scoring hundreds consistently. In such a situation, Kohli can act as an X-factor for RCB.



<h2 id="rajasthan-royals-jos-buttler">Rajasthan Royals - Jos Buttler</h2>



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Rajasthan Royals, the first champions of this high-profile league, could never get success after 2008. But this team made a place in the finals by performing very tremendously last season. Although Rajasthan Royals could not get success, the way their team is seen, it is completely balanced, in this team English captain Jos Buttler has a different impact. T20 World Champion Captain Butler has been playing in the Royals jersey for many years. He can change the match in a few overs in a match. In such a situation, the X factor of this team can only be called Butler.



<h2 id="sunrisers-hyderabad-mayank-agarwal">Sunrisers Hyderabad - Mayank Agarwal</h2>



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In the mini-auction for this season, the Orange Army made a big bet on Indian opener Mayank Agarwal. Mayank Agarwal was not only a part of Punjab Kings till last season but was also captaining it. But he was released, after which he became a part of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the auction. Mayank Agarwal is set to open for the Sunrisers team this time. At the same time, he can also be made captain. Even though Mayank Agarwal had a disappointing last season, seeing the kind of batsman he is, he can be considered as the X factor of this team.

IPL 2023: X-factor batsmen of all 10 teams in the 16th edition of IPL

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IND vs NZ, 3rd ODI: The last match of the 3-match series is being played at Holkar Stadium, Indore, today, and New Zealand captain Tom Latham invited India to bat after winning the toss. In response, the Indian team, which came to bat, scored 385 runs for nine wickets in 50 overs. If the Indian team wins today's match, then the Indian team will become the number 1 team in the ICC ODI rankings.



<h2>Brilliant start from the Indian opener</h2>



In the powerplay, the duo of Rohit and Gill contributed 82 runs. They continued to play even after this and compiled a 212-run partnership for the first wicket. Rohit was removed in the 27th over of the innings after amassing 101 runs in 85 balls. In the subsequent over, Gill also made his way back to the pavilion at the same time. In 78 balls, Gill scored 112 runs. The Indian innings stumbled after these two were removed from the game. After scoring 14 runs, Kohli (36), Kishan (17), and Suryakumar Yadav were all bowled out. In 81 runs, India lost five wickets. 



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Hardik Pandya and Shardul Thakur controlled India's innings with a half-century stand for the seventh wicket. Shardul scored 25 runs and Hardik 54. India's score was predicted to surpass 400 runs by the time Hardik was at the crease, but he was dismissed in the 49th over, and the Indian team could finish up with 385 runs for nine wickets. 



In this game, Rohit Sharma equaled Ricky Ponting by scoring his 30th century in ODIs. The only players who have scored more hundreds in ODIs than Rohit are now Virat Kohli (46 centuries) and Sachin Tendulkar (49 centuries).



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India | Playing 11: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Umran Malik



New Zealand | Playing 11: Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c &amp; wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner



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IND vs NZ, 3rd ODI: In the last match, India set a target of 386 runs against New Zealand

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After a six-year hiatus, the Australian team has returned to India for a Test series. You will be shocked to know that the Australian team has not won a single Test series in India since 2004. The last time the four-match Test series was played between the two teams in India in 2017, Team India defeated Australia 2-1. The first match of the four-match Test series between the two teams will be played from 9?13 February at the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium in Nagpur from 9?30 AM. 



Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, Team India will try to put pressure on the Australian team by winning the first Test match. In such a situation, Rohit Sharma will take the field with the best playing 11. In this article, we will have a look at the possible playing 11 for Team India.



<h2>Opening Pair</h2>



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In the first match, the biggest challenge in front of Australia's bowlers will be Indian opener KL Rahul and Indian team captain Rohit Sharma. Rohit Sharma's record on Indian soil is good, and in such a situation, Rohit Sharma can play big innings. The opening pair of Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul could be a cause of concern for Australia in the first Test match.



<h2>Middle Order</h2>



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The Indian team's middle-order batting line-up is looking very dangerous. Cheteshwar Pujara will come to bat at number three; he will tire the bowlers of the visiting team with his defensive technique. Who will benefit from the presence of number four batsman Virat Kohli? Kohli has found his form, and in this situation, Indian fans can expect another century from him. Shubham Gill is currently making century after century in ODI and T-20. In such a situation, it would be unfair to keep him out of the team, and Shubham Gill will get a chance at number five in the team. At number six, Ravindra Jadeja, who is returning to the team after a long time, will come to bat, his coming into the team will further increase the strength of the team. KS Bharat, the wicketkeeper batsman, will play at number 7. 



<h2>Bowling Line-Up</h2>



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Since Nagpur's ground is favorable for spinners, Rohit Sharma can give a chance to one of Kuldeep Yadav or Axar Patel along with Ravindra Jadeja. But Ravindra Jadeja can also become a matter of concern for the captain. If we talk about fast bowling, then in the first match, Mohammad Shami and Mohammad Siraj will get a chance in the team, in which case the other two bowlers, Umesh Yadav, and Jaydev Unadkat, will have to sit out.



<h2>Expected Playing XI</h2>



Rohit Sharma (captain), KL Rahul (vice-captain), Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, KS Bharat (wicketkeeper), Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj.



<h2>India vs Australia test series Schedule</h2>



<ul>
<li>First Test - February 9-13, 9.30 am, Nagpur</li>



<li>Second Test - February 17-21, 9.30 am, Delhi</li>



<li>Third Test - March 1-5, 9.30 am, Dharamsala</li>



<li>Fourth Test - March 9-13, 9.30 am, Ahmedabad</li>
</ul>



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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India's Expected Playing XI against Australia in 1st Test at Nagpur

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IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Match: The third match of the four-match series is being played today at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. Team India may be leading 2-0 in the series, but the Australian team has tightened the noose on India in this Test match. The Indian team will look to win the series 4-0 to make their way to the WTC final easier.



Rohit Sharma won the toss and was elected to bat this morning. But this decision of Rohit Sharma proved wrong for the Indian team. Captain Rohit Sharma, who came to open, scored 12 runs while his fellow opening partner Shubman Gill scored 21 runs, today Shubman Gill got a chance in place of Rahul but he could not capitalize on this opportunity. Cheteshwar Pujara, playing his 101st Test match, could not do anything special and got out after scoring only one run. Ravindra Jadeja was sent up by changing the batting order but he too could score only 4 runs, Shreyas Iyer's account was also not opened. Till writing the article, Virat Kohli has also been dismissed after scoring 22 runs and the Indian team's score is 7 for 82 in 25 overs. 



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<h2>Spinners troubled Indian batsmen in the Indore Test match</h2>



Before the start of the match, all the cricket experts said that the fast bowlers will dominate the Indore wicket, but after the start of the match, the exact opposite happened. Six out of six wickets were taken by the spinners. Matthew Kuhnemann, playing only his second Test match, took 3 crucial wickets for just 17 runs in six overs. Experienced spinner Nathan Lyon also returned figures of 2/23 in 7 overs. The same Todd Murphy trapped Virat Kohli in the web of his spin.



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<h2>Squad</h2>



India | Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Srikar Bharat (wk), Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj



Australia | Playing XI: Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith (c), Peter Handscomb, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Matthew Kuhnemann



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IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Match: The Indian team is in trouble in the Indore test match, losing seven wickets for just 82 runs

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India vs Australia: The play in Ahmedabad has finished its third day. India has a 289/3 score. Ravindra Jadeja is scoring 16 runs, while Virat Kohli is playing on 59. India is presently 191 runs short of Australia's total. The 44-run partnership between Jadeja and Kohli was successful. They both hope to improve Team India's situation by forming a significant collaboration on the fourth day of the contest. India will attempt to eliminate the final Australian side from the game by amassing a large total in the first innings.



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<h2>India Scorecard</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Batsman Name</td><td>R</td><td>B</td><td>4s</td><td>6s</td><td>SR</td></tr><tr><td>Rohit Sharma (C)</td><td>35</td><td>58</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>60.34</td></tr><tr><td>Shubham Gill</td><td>128</td><td>235</td><td>12</td><td>1</td><td>54.47</td></tr><tr><td>Cheteshwar Pujara</td><td>42</td><td>121</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>34.71</td></tr><tr><td>Virat Kohli*</td><td>59</td><td>128</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>46.09</td></tr><tr><td>Ravindra Jadeja*</td><td>16</td><td>54</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>29.63</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">* indicates batsman is not out</figcaption></figure>



Australia successfully batted first after winning the toss. Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green combined for 180 runs, bringing his team's total to 480. In the end, Todd Murphy scored a significant 41. Ravichandran Ashwin, an Indian bowler, finished off the Kangaroo team's innings by collecting six wickets. India also got off to a strong start in response to this. After scoring 35 and Pujara 42, Rohit was struck out. Shubman Gill, on the other hand, batted brilliantly and scored 128 runs. By the end of the third day of play, India had amassed 289 runs for three wickets thanks to Virat Kohli's half-century. With seven wickets left, India is 191 runs behind Australia.



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<h2>Rohit Sharma completed 17000 runs</h2>



As soon as he scored 21 runs during the game, Rohit reached the milestone of 17,000 runs in international cricket. He is the 28th player overall and the seventh from India to achieve this. In terms of runs scored in international cricket, the record belongs to master blaster Sachin Tendulkar. In 664 matches over the course of his career, he scored 34,357 runs, averaging 48.52. No other batsman has been able to surpass 30 thousand runs except Sachin. The second name on the list, after Master Blaster, is Sri Lankan veteran Kumar Sangakkara, He scored a total of 28,016 runs.



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<h2>India vs Australia: Playing 11</h2>



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<li>India | Playing 11: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Srikar Bharat (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami</li>



<li>Australia | Playing 11: Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith (c), Peter Handscomb, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Matthew Kuhnemann, Todd Murphy, Nathan Lyon</li>
</ul>



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India vs Australia: The Indian team is still trailing by 191 runs

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Gujarat Titans beat Chennai Super Kings by five wickets in the opening game of the 16th IPL season. Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya chose to bowl first after winning the toss. In 20 overs, the Chennai Super Kings made 178 runs for seven wickets. Gujarat responded by hitting 182 runs for five wickets in 19.2 overs to win the game. The heroes of the Gujarat Titans' victory were openers Shubham Gill and Rashid Khan, famous as "Karamati Khan."



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Match Info</h2>



<ul>
<li>Match: GT vs CSK, 1st Match, Indian Premier League 2023</li>



<li>Date: Friday, March 31, 2023</li>



<li>Toss: Gujarat Titans won the toss and opt to bowl</li>



<li>Time: 7:30 PM</li>



<li>Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad</li>



<li>Umpires: Nitin Menon, Saiyed Khalid</li>



<li>Third Umpire: Virender Sharma</li>



<li>Match Result: GT Won by 5 wickets.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Chennai Super Kings Scorecard</h2>



Batting first against the Gujarat Titans, the team led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni scored 178 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs. Ruturaj Gaikwad made 92 runs for Chennai in 50 balls, including nine sixes and four fours. Apart from Gaikwad, runs did not come off the bat of the middle-order batsman, as a result of which the team could not reach a good total.



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Batsman</td><td>R</td><td>B</td><td>4s</td><td>6s</td><td>SR</td></tr><tr><td>Devon Conway</td><td>1</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>16.67</td></tr><tr><td>Ruturaj Gaikwad</td><td>92</td><td>50</td><td>4</td><td>9</td><td>184.00</td></tr><tr><td>Moeen Ali</td><td>23</td><td>17</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>135.29</td></tr><tr><td>Ben Stokes</td><td>7</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>116.67</td></tr><tr><td>Ambati Rayudu</td><td>12</td><td>12</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>100.00</td></tr><tr><td>Shivam Dube</td><td>19</td><td>18</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>105.56</td></tr><tr><td>Ravindra Jadeja</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>50.00</td></tr><tr><td>MS Dhoni</td><td>14</td><td>7</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>200.00</td></tr><tr><td>Mitchell Santner</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>33.33</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Gujarat Titans Scorecard</h2>



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Chasing a target of 178 runs in the second innings at the Narendra Modi Stadium is not that easy, but Shubham Gill's 63 off 36 balls helped the Gujarat Titans stay in the game. In the final two overs, the Gujarat Titans needed 23 runs to win the match. Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan helped the team win by hitting big hits. Tewatia played 15 unbeaten innings, and Rashid Khan scored 10 runs with the help of one six and one four. Even though both of their innings were short, they were important for the team's win.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Batsman</td><td>R</td><td>B</td><td>4s</td><td>6s</td><td>SR</td></tr><tr><td>Wriddhiman Saha (wk)</td><td>25</td><td>16</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>156.25</td></tr><tr><td>Shubman Gill</td><td>63</td><td>36</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>175.00</td></tr><tr><td>Sai Sudharsan</td><td>22</td><td>17</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>129.41</td></tr><tr><td>Hardik Pandya (c)</td><td>8</td><td>11</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>72.73</td></tr><tr><td>Vijay Shankar</td><td>27</td><td>21</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>128.57</td></tr><tr><td>Rahul Tewatia</td><td>15</td><td>14</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>107.14</td></tr><tr><td>Rashid Khan</td><td>10</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>333.33</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">GT Scorecard</figcaption></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">GT vs CSK Playing 11</h2>



GT Playing 11: Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Kane Williamson, Hardik Pandya (c), Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Joshua Little, Yash Dayal, Alzarri Joseph



Impact Player for GT: Tushar Deshpande



CSK Playing 11: Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ben Stokes, Ambati Rayudu, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (c &amp; wk), Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Rajvardhan Hangargekar



Impact Player for CSK: Tushar Deshpande



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GT vs CSK: Gujarat Titans crushed Chennai Super Kings in a nail-biting Tournament opener?|?IPL?2023

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Australia vs India: Australia and India are playing in the World Test Championship 2023 championship game at London's Kennington Oval Stadium. The Kangaroo squad declared their innings on the fourth day of the game after achieving 270 runs with the loss of eight wickets. The Australian team led by 444 runs when the innings were declared.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Controversy erupted over the Catch Out of Shubman Gill</h2>



Chasing the score of 444 runs, the Indian team got off to a good start. Captain Rohit Sharma and Shubham Gill started the inning. The Indian team got its first blow in the form of Shubham Gill. But as soon as he was out, controversy started on social media.



In reality, Green had dived and grabbed Gill's catch in one hand. It appeared that the ball had contacted the ground at first glance. After reviewing the footage, the third umpire decided that Gill should be given the boot. While several spectators believed Gill was not out after viewing the replays.



After the end of the fourth day's play, Shubham Gill also shared the picture on his Twitter handle and Instagram. After this decision, cricket fans started making fun of the ICC and the umpire on social media, while some fans also expressed their anger and displeasure.



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By the end of the fourth day, the Indian team's score is 164 runs for three wickets. Still, the Indian team needs 280 runs to win the WTC final match. The same Australian team needs only seven wickets. The good thing for the Indian team is that Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane are standing at the crease.



Virat Kohli is batting on 44 runs in 60 balls with the help of seven fours, while Rahane is batting on 20 runs in 59 balls.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">India Scorecard 2nd Inning</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>BATTING</td><td>R</td><td>B</td><td>4s</td><td>6s</td><td>SR</td></tr><tr><td>Rohit Sharma (c)</td><td>43</td><td>60</td><td>7</td><td>1</td><td>71.66</td></tr><tr><td>Shubman Gill&nbsp;</td><td>18</td><td>19</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>94.73</td></tr><tr><td>Cheteshwar Pujara</td><td>27</td><td>47</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>57.44</td></tr><tr><td>Virat Kohli*</td><td>44</td><td>60</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td>73.33</td></tr><tr><td>Ajinkya Rahane*</td><td>20</td><td>59</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>33.89</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"> * Indicates Not Out</figcaption></figure>







<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Australia vs India Playing 11</h2>



Australia Playing 11: Usman Khawaja, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland



India Playing 11: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma (c), Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Srikar Bharat (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj

Australia vs India: Controversy erupted over the Catch Out of Shubman Gill

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Australia Cricket Team has faced a massive blow ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. T20I captain Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out the entire tournament with a back injury, and there are chances that he might miss the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 
Mitchell Marsh has been struggling with his back ever since the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 started. The pacer looked in pain but continued playing for Australia before he was dropped from the team as Beau Webster replaced him for the last match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. 
Following that, Mitchell Marsh played a single game in the Big Bash League, and after that,t, he was rested from the last three matches of the BBL season to mentally and physically refresh ahead of the ICC  Champions Trophy 2025. However, it came as a big surprise that selectors ruled him out. 
<h2>Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Men's Champion's Trophy with ongoing lower back pain and dysfunction - Cricket Australia </h2>
Cricket Australia released the official statement, saying that the all-rounder has been ruled out with lower back pain and dysfunction. The statement added that they made the decision, keeping in mind the long-term plan, adding that they will be naming a replacement soon. 
"Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Men's Champion's Trophy with ongoing lower back pain and dysfunction. The National Selection Panel and Australian men's medical team ruled Marsh out of the tournament with the injury which has not responded sufficiently to rehabilitation. 
"His lower back pain flared in recent weeks, leading the NSP to make the longer-term decision for Marsh to complete a more extended period of rehabilitation. Marsh will now undergo a period of further rest and rehabilitation as part of his return-to-play plan. The NSP will meet to decide on a replacement for Marsh in due course." Statement from Cricket Australia read. 
Mitchell Marsh getting ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 comes as a huge blow. The all-rounder has been the key member of the team in the white-ball cricket. Since 2023, he has been sensational with the bat, as he has averaged 44.54 in ODIs with a strike rate of 109.13. Along with this, he also has been handy with the ball. 
Cricket Australia are also mulling over the fitness of captain Pat Cummins as well. The pacer has been struggling with the ankle injury and there is no clarity over him as well. If both Marsh and Cummins get ruled out, then there will be headaches for the management as they won't have a captaincy option. 
Steve Smith and Travis Head might be asked to take over the role then. Josh Inglis also is there as he recently led the team in home summer, both in T20Is and ODIs.
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Mitchell Marsh has been struggling with his back ever since the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 started.

T20I captain Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a back injury, and there are chances that he might miss the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

Australia shocked! Captain ruled out of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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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.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-champions-trophy-2025-babar-azam-s-batting-position-decided-selectors-not-in-favour-of-giving-him-this-role-/#google_vignette">ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Babar Azam's batting position decided; selectors not in favour of giving him this role</a>

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.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-dewald-brevis-turns-into-superman-as-he-takes-a-stunner-in-sa20-2025-/#google_vignette">Watch: Dewald Brevis turns into ‘SUPERMAN’ as he takes a stunner in SA20 2025</a> 
<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.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-dewald-brevis-turns-into-superman-as-he-takes-a-stunner-in-sa20-2025-/#google_vignette">Watch: Dewald Brevis turns into ‘SUPERMAN’ as he takes a stunner in SA20 2025</a>

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.