<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Age:</td><td>22</td></tr><tr><td>Born:</td><td>8 September 1999, Punjab, India</td></tr><tr><td>Playing Role:</td><td>Opening batsman</td></tr><tr><td>Batting Style:</td><td>Right-handed</td></tr><tr><td>Bowling Style:</td><td>Right-arm?off-break</td></tr><tr><td>Playing for Teams:</td><td>India National Cricket Team, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2021-full-players-list-of-kolkata-knight-riders/">Kolkata Knight Riders</a>, Punjab cricket team</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Shubman Gill



Shubman Gill?is an Indian international?cricket player?who plays for?Punjab?in domestic cricket and for the?Kolkata Knight Riders?in the?Indian Premier League as a right-handed?opening batsman.?Shubman Gill made his?first-class?debut for Punjab against?Bengal?in the?2017?18 Ranji Trophy, in late 2017, with a half-century in the game,?and 129 runs in the next match against?Services.?He made his international debut for the?Indian cricket team?in January 2019.



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Australia vs India: Sunil Gavaskar comes up with new opening pair for India in the 3rd Test.



Australia vs India 3rd Test: Indian former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar who is known for his unique team selection skills, now feels Shubman Gill to be pushed to the middle order. Gavaskar in the talk show told that he would pick Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal as his opener in the upcoming Sydney Test.



?I would go with Mayank Agarwal. Everyone saw he was not in good touch and doesn?t look good in the previous two games but he is a quality player of red ball/pink ball. I would probably keep him along with Rohit Sharma,? Gavaskar said in the talk show on Sony Sports Network.



Rohit Sharma has completed his 14 days of mandatory isolation and has joined the squad yesterday. Sharma has been fine now and is 100% recovered from his injury.



Shubman Gill was the stand-out player in the previous test game having scored 45 and 35* in his debut game.



<h2>Gill should bat at number 5, Gavaskar:</h2>



?Despite he showed some good skills top the order. I looked in solid touch and scored some good runs for the side. I would rather love to see him bat at number 5 for India. With his batting style and approach, he might not be successful at the opening areas but at U19 level he batted down the order at number 5,? Gavaskar added.



The former cricketer feels that Gill must play in Hanuma Vihari?s place while Rohit Sharma should open with Mayank Agarwal.



Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal opened the innings for India in the Test against South Africa. Both the openers in South Africa series provided a solid start and even scored their double hundreds in the same series.



The third test will begin on 07th January at Sydney Cricket Ground. Right now the series is leveled at 1-1 after India clinched 8 wickets victory at Melbourne.



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Australia vs India: Sunil Gavaskar comes up with new opening pair for India in the 3rd Test

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Australia vs India: Rohit Sharma along with 4 other Indian players put into isolation by Cricket Australia.



Australia vs India: Team India?s 5 players were put under precautionary isolation by Cricket Australia on Saturday. Indian vice-captain Rohit Sharma along with Rishabh Pant, Navdeep Saini, Shubman Gill, and Prithvi Shaw have been isolated from the rest of the squads in Melbourne.



Recently a piece of news came out that these players have possibly breached the Covid-19 protocols set by Cricket Australia while eating out in the restaurant. However, there is no clarity from either side till now.



Team India and Australia are right now level at 1-1 in the four-game test series. Both the sides are at Melbourne before heading to Sydney for the third test match.



In the video getting viral on social media, Rohit Sharma, Navdeep Saini, SHubman Gill, Prithvi Shaw, and Rishabh Pant were seen eating out in a restaurant.



BCCI initially ruled out any investigation but Cricket Australia later released that the joint probe is on and all the players who were seen out are sent to precautionary isolation.



According to the rules and protocols set by Cricket Australia, the players can go out to eat but maintaining social distance.



<h2>Cricket Australia and BCCI investigating the issue:</h2>



?Both the boards, BCCI and CA are investigating the issue whether the players have breached the bio-secure bubble protocols and rules,? Cricket Australia said in a statement.



?After consulting with medical teams, the mentioned players have been sent to isolation as a precaution. The isolation will include separating from the rest of the Indian and Australian groups while traveling and practicing in the nets,? CA said.



"These players- Rishabh Pant, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Prithvi Shaw, and Navdeep Saini will remain in isolation for few days but are allowed to train within strict rules set by Cricket Australia and the Australian government.?



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Australia vs India: Rohit Sharma along with 4 other Indian players put into isolation by Cricket Australia

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Australia vs India: Opener Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill breaks records with a solid opening stand.



Australia vs India 3rd Test Match: Team India came up with the new opening pair this time after failing twice previously in the series against Australia. Experienced white-ball opener Rohit Sharma was now promoted to open the innings along with young Shubman Gill.



This was the first time Rohit Sharma came to open the innings in test cricket in foreign conditions.



Both the openers looked confident throughout and took India off to a solid start in the third test match at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Shubman Gill scored 50 runs while Rohit Sharma amassed 26 runs for the first wicket stand at SCG.



The first wicket of the visitors fell in 27th over when the score was 70 runs. This confident start in overseas conditions broke many records.



Rohit Sharma got caught and bowled to Josh Hazlewood providing Australia the first breakthrough. Shubman Gill scored his maiden half-century has was immediately caught after the ball picked the edge of the bat.



Later stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara took control till the end of Day 2. India is trailing with 242 runs with Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara standing strong at the crease.



<h2>Records broken by Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill:</h2>



<ul><li>Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma?s strong partnership of 70 runs is the first 50-plus opening stand for India in the last 14 innings.</li></ul>



<ul><li>This was the first 50-plus partnership by Indian openers in the last 7 test matches.</li></ul>



<ul><li>Shubman Gill recorded his maiden half-century. Gill became the fourth-youngest Indian opener to score a half-century outside Asia.</li><li>Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are the only Indian openers who survived 20-plus overs outside Asia in an innings for India in the test match. Earlier this was done in Centurian in 2010.</li><li>Shubman Gill becomes the youngest Indian opener to score a 50 in Australia.</li></ul>



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Australia vs India: Opener Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill breaks records with a solid opening stand

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IPL 2021: Aakash Chopra predicts KKR playing 11, wants KKR to announce Gill as Vice-Captain



Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021: Former Indian cricketer and renowned commentator, Aakash Chopra in his recent video uploaded on youTube says, KKR should appoint Shubman Gill as the vice-captain of the side.



The former cricketer feels that KKR should restructure the team around Shubman Gill. The young opener had a fantastic test debut series against Australia where he amassed 247 runs in 3 Test matches which include 91 on the fourth innings of the Gaba test.



Chopra who is known for his bold commentary earlier said KKR should appoint Shubman Gill as the skipper of the side like Delhi Capitals did with Shreyas Iyer. DC in 2018 played a gamble and appointed Shreyas Iyer as the captain of the side.&nbsp;



Delhi under Iyer for the first time qualified for the Finals of the cash-rich league in 2020.



"KKR have Tim Seifert as an option to open with Shubman Gill. But they could look towards Dawid Malan. With Morgan as the captain, I think they will have a greater interest in Malan. Otherwise, they have Tripathi and Nitish Rana has also opened a few times," said Chopra.



?Dinesh Karthik and Andree Russell will come at number 5 and 6. If KKR wants to make this year hit then their number 5 and 6 player has to score big runs. Russell will be one key player to watch for. KKR has a solid squad, they will look for Indian batsmen. They have Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana and Dinesh Karthik which is not too bad,? he added.



?KKR will need a strong backup for Russell. If Russell gets injured then all dynamics of the team could change so they will either go for Cameron Green or Moises Henriques if they are looking for someone who can provide two services.?



?They have an option to go for the spin-all rounders also. Moeen Ali and Shakib in that case are the best options. Shakib earlier played for this franchise. So, they will want someone from these four to come their way apart from Dawid Malan and top-order overseas batsmen.?



?I want KKR to announce Shubman Gill as the new vice-captain of the side during the mini-auctions. This will be the last mini-auction before the mega-auction and my first choice retention will be Shubman Gill. He can perform the duties of Captain in the coming years, he is a talented and bright prospect not for KKR but for India also.?



?If they want something big to come their way then they will have to take strong steps like Mumbai Indians did with Rohit Sharma and Delhi did with Iyer.?



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IPL 2021: Aakash Chopra predicts KKR playing 11, wants KKR to announce Gill as Vice-Captain

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IPL 2022: 3 Players Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) might retain in IPL 2022 Mega Auction.



IPL 2022: The now-suspended season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was certainly the worst season for the Shahrukh Khan owned franchise KKR. Despite having all the weapons in the arsenal, KKR could only manage to win two out of seven games they played.



Skipper Eoin Morgan was expected to show a bit more intent but he failed to produce good knocks from his bat in the whole season. It is almost certain that KKR might look for another skipper in the coming season of the IPL if mega auctions take place.



In this article, we will take a look at three players which Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) might want to retain ahead of the Mega Auction 2022.



<h2>3 Players Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) might retain in IPL 2022 Mega Auction:</h2>



<h3>Shubman Gill:?</h3>



It was expected that the young opener Shubman Gill will have a good season with the bat however it did not happen. Gill is going through a pale patch of his career after starting off well in the Australia series. His England test series was also forgetful and his IPL 2021 stats are not very encouraging.



Although he has shown his calibre in the past and no doubt he is one of the most talented young openers for India, Gill needs to work on his shot selection and his strike rate.



Surely, KKR would want to retain him in the coming auction as he is a bright prospect for India as well as KKR in the future. It might be a possibility that KKR might hand over the captaincy roles to him and make a team around him.



<h3>Andre Russell:</h3>



The West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has been an x-factor for KKR. Russell has won the game for franchise single-handedly in the past and possesses a huge ability to destroy the opponent?s bowling attack. He is the most destructive batsman for KKR and it will be fair to say that no target looks big in front of him.



With his added bowling abilities, KKR will surely want to take the services of the all-rounder in the future. Russell is very handy with the ball, especially at the death overs. He remained economical and picked up crucial wickets there for KKR.



<h3>Dinesh Karthik:</h3>



The Indian wicketkeeper-batsman is certainly one of the best white-ball finishers in the IPL right now. Dinesh Karthik had a roller-coaster ride in the last three seasons. He was brilliant in 2018 and 2019 IPL however he had a lean patch in IPL 2020.



He midway through the IPL 2020 stepped down from the captaincy and cited that he wanted to play with more freedom and wanted to focus more on his batting.



The IPL 2021 was a good season for him having finished the game for KKR. Karthik has the ability to strike from the very ball he faces and has certainly done that for KKR in the past.



It will be a surprise if KKR plans not to retain him ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction.



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IPL 2022: 3 Players Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) might retain in IPL 2022 Mega Auction

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Shubman Gill explains the clear-cut difference in approach of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.



Young Indian opener Shubman Gill opens up on the difference in approach of India?s two modern-day Cricket gems, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. He explains the difference in batting with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.



Gill who has shared the dressing room with both Rohit and Virat said that the skipper focuses on the mindset and positive approach towards the game while when he is batting with Rohit Sharma, the discussions are more on the bowler's strategy and situations.



?Virat bhai tells me to play fearlessly whenever we speak about the game. He speaks about mindset a lot, that you have to be in a good frame of mind when you go out to bat and share his experiences,? said Shubman Gill.



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?And when I am batting with Rohit bhai, we usually discuss where the bowlers will bowl, what the situation is like, depending on that, when to take risk or not,? Gill added.



The young Punjab cricketer is named in India?s Test squad for the England tour and will probably come out with Rohit Sharma to open the innings in Southampton.



Gill has seven test appearances so far after making his debut against Australia in 2020 at MCG. He played a crucial role in India?s triumph in Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21.



When further asked about the conditions and the plans countering the New Zealand attack, Gill replied, ?In England whenever there is cloud around, the ball swings more and when the sun is out, it gets easier to bat. It is important to assess those conditions as an opener.?



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Shubman Gill explains the clear-cut difference in approach of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

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Vivo IPL 2021: 3 Players who can lead KKR in absence of Eoin Morgan in IPL 2021.



Vivo IPL 2021: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revealed that the remaining games of the Vivo IPL 2021 will be held in the UAE. A Special General Meeting (SGM) held on 29th May concluded that the September-October window will be targeted for the resumption of the suspended Vivo IPL 2021.



BCCI will have to talk to the overseas boards in order to seek the availability of their players for IPL 2021. The final confirmation regarding the same is yet to come.



England Men?s Cricket Team Managing Director, Ashley Giles earlier said that the English players will be given rest from the hectic schedules however they will not be allowed to play in any other tournaments.



"We are going to have to give some of these guys a break at some point. But the intention of giving guys a break wouldn't be for them to go and play cricket elsewhere,? said Giles.



Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be in jeopardy regarding their skipper Eoin Morgan?s availability in the remainder of the Vivo IPL 2021.&nbsp;



Here we will discuss 3 probable candidates for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) who can take up the captaincy reins if Eoin Morgan becomes unavailable.



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<h2>3 Players who can lead KKR in absence of Eoin Morgan in IPL 2021:</h2>



<h3>Dinesh Karthik:</h3>



The first and foremost option with KKR is to go with Dinesh Karthik. In the Dream11 IPL 2020, Dinesh Karthik had stepped down from his captaincy and Eoin Morgan was handed the role.



Karthik has enough experience to lead the side and has done that in the past for his franchise. He is crucial behind the stumps and his roles can change the fortunes of the franchise in the Vivo IPL 2021.



In the IPL 2021, Dinesh Karthik scored 123 runs in seven games with an impressive average of 30.75.



<h3>Pat Cummins:</h3>



Senior Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins will be another option for KKR. Cummins has the responsibility of Australia?s longest format vice-captaincy. He is an experienced buy with great international exposure for Australia.



Being the premier pacer of the side, the added responsibility can improve his stats in the IPL. He was really impressive with both bat and ball in season 14 of the IPL.



The 28-years old pacer scored 93 runs in five innings for KKR and scalped nine wickets in seven games.



<h3>Shubman Gill:</h3>



Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) might opt to give captaincy reins to young Shubman Gill midway. The absence of Eoin Morgan might open doors for Gill to lead KKR in the remainder of the IPL 2021.



Gill doesn't have a rich experience with the captaincy. He led India Blue in Duleep Trophy back in 2019-20. He has also led the India C team and became the youngest captain beating Virat Kohli.



The Vivo IPL 2021 was definitely not his best season. He only managed to score 132 runs in seven games without a half century.



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Vivo IPL 2021: 3 Players who can lead KKR in absence of Eoin Morgan in IPL 2021

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INDvsEng: Shubman Gill injured, could be out of 1st test against England.



INDvsEng: In what comes out to be a big blow for Virat Kohli and his men, young opener Shubman Gill has triggered an internal injury. As per the reports of various prominent news outlets, Gill has sustained an injury due to which he can get ruled out of the opening test against England.



Gill, who did not had a good run in the recent test, sustained an injury after the World Test Championship final against New Zealand. The nature of the injury is still unknown, varying between shin to calf and hamstring damage, as per reports, it is serious.



The batsman will undergo immediate treatment and rehab to get fit on time for the test series against England, which is still more than a month away now.



As per the reports of Cricbuzz, the 21-years old was carrying an injury that got triggered during the recent ICC World Test Championship final. 



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The Indian skipper will be hopeful that Gill recovers on time for the first test in Nottingham on 4th August.



Despite a setback, team India has covered all the bases and has a couple of backup openers in the squad.



If Shubman gill doesn't recover on time, anyone from Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul will possibly replace him in the team.



The former will be the most prominent choice who has been waiting for his chance and will be raring to score plenty of runs again in the overseas conditions.



Still, there is a lot of time to advance any discussions on the openers. For the time being, the Indian management will be hoping Gill to recover on time and provide his services.



As of now, Virat and his whole squad has been given a three weeks break post the WTC Final. The members have the luxury to travel openly and spend quality time and freshen up for the upcoming series.



The members of the team will regroup on July 14 to begin their preparations for the five games Test series against England.



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INDvsEng: Shubman Gill injured, could be out of 1st test against England

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ENGvsIND: Is the five-game Test series against England all over for injured Shubman Gill?



ENGvsIND: To add more woes to team India, the young opening batsman Shubman Gill has recently sustained a shin stress injury which will push the cricketer out of action for at least two months, confirmed a senior BCCI official to PTI.



Gill is highly unlikely to get a game in the upcoming India vs England five match Test series, starting in Nottingham on August 4.



"Shubman has sustained a shin stress fracture, which will keep him out of action for a minimum of two months, which effectively rules him out of the first three Tests against England in August," PTI quoted a BCCI source as saying.



The official further said that it is next to impossible and a race against time to get him for the last two test matches against England in September.



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"It will be a race against time to get him fit for the final two Test matches in September after completing rehabilitation," he added.



The Shin Stress Fractures are not very threatening but consume a lot of time to heal properly. The Shin Fractures normally take over three months time to get completely healed, however, the shin stress fracture recovers in eight to ten weeks.



KL Rahul or Mayank Agarwal will replace the youngster in the playing11. India has also carried a back opener in Abhimanyu Easwaran who can also be called.



It still remains the question whether Gill will remain back with the team in the UK or will head back home and undergo his rehab in National Cricket Academy (NCA) Bangalore.



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ENGvsIND: Is the five-game Test series against England all over for injured Shubman Gill?.

ENGvsIND: Is the five-game Test series against England all over for injured Shubman Gill?

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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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Rohit Sharma - The Indian skipper at the top (Image Credit: X)
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
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<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!