Ben Stokes criticises ICC for poor scheduling of international games amid rise in franchise cricket: England?s test skipper Ben Stokes has taken a shot at the International Cricket Council (ICC) for mindless scheduling of international fixtures between teams. Lately, this concern has been on a rise as several cricketers and even experts have begun to raise their voices through interviews and other mediums.



Citing the example of the England vs Australia ODI series, which was scheduled immediately after the completion of the ICC Men?s T20 World Cup 2022, Stokes reckon there was no need for the 50-over series.



?The scheduling doesn't get enough attention that it should. A great example is England's one-day series against Australia after the T20 World Cup. That was shoving three games in there. It made sense to someone to schedule a series which meant nothing,? said Ben Stokes during a conversation with former England cricketer Ian Botham on BBC.



The world cup winning cricketer further said that international cricket must be of the highest standards and picking multiple squads and resting main players due to tense scheduling won?t help it make stand out.



"Some people say 'you are playing for England, that should be enough'. But there is a lot more to factor in. You want international cricket to be the highest standard. But we have seen a lot of different squads being picked and players being rested, and that's not the way international cricket should go."



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<h2>Test is losing attention of fans: Ben Stokes</h2>



England recently dominated Pakistan in the three-match Test series with a complete clean sweep. The Englishmen showed good intent and a great display of mindful aggressive cricket, the philosophy which is widely known as ?Bazball?, and wrote their names in history books by becoming the first team to do a 3-0 sweep against Pakistan in Pakistan.



Sharing his views on the traditional format of cricket, Stokes said: "Test cricket has been spoken about in a way I don't like. It is losing the attention of the fans with all the new formats and franchise competitions. We understand there are so many opportunities for players away from Test cricket. But for me it is so important for the game. I love playing Test cricket and felt we could do something different.



"Taking the result away from the mindset is a great starting point. Putting focus on making every day entertaining. Not allowing people to know what is going to happen. If people turn up excited about what they are going to watch you've already won before a ball has been bowled."



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Ben Stokes criticises ICC for poor scheduling of international games amid rise in franchise cricket

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?Bazzball? is a term that has taken over world cricket in the past few months. The term basically refers to an attacking style of play that was implemented by Brendon McCullum (popularly known as "Bazz"). The England cricket team initially implemented this in the ODI and T20 formats, and after its success, they shifted this ideology to test cricket as well. With this concept, they have earned results in their favor as well. But how long will this style last? Does it have longevity? Here is a look:?



<h2>What Do You Mean By Bazzball??</h2>



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The term ?Bazzball? has been coined to refer to an ?all-out-attack" style of play. The batters walk out with the intent to score runs on every ball and in white-ball formats, intend to hit every ball out of the park. This always keeps the bowling opposition under the pump and on the back foot. The term has been named after ?Brendon McCullum? who is popularly known as ?Bazz McCullum?. This is because Bazz was the first one to effectively implement this attacking style of play in the ODI World Cup 2015. ?



<h2>England Cricket Team Recent Success With Bazzball Strategy:&nbsp;</h2>



The England Cricket team took a beatdown in the 2015 ODI World Cup and since then they have changed all of their strategies. Bazzball was one such strategy. Fresher players were bought in. Impactful players were given preference over the more conventional consistent players. Names like Jonny Bairstow, Jason Roy, and Ben Stokes, had taken over. The only way to bring England cricket back in business was to play ?slam-bang?, no-nonsense cricket. With Bazzball, they achieved success under the leadership of Eoin Morgan by winning the 2019 ODI World Cup at their home. Thereafter, they also won the 2022 T20 World Cup. ?



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This strategy has now shifted to red-ball cricket. The key players, in this case, are Ben Stokes, their leader, Harry Brook, a dynamic young lad who has been scoring a mountain of runs, Ben Duckett, a fresher face in the scenario, and Joe Root, the mold that holds all these players together. They have managed to win a test series in Pakistan by 3-0. They whitewashed the men in green in their backyard. One of those games saw the English team score at a rate of 6.5 runs an over. A rate that teams struggle to manage in ODI cricket!?



<h2>Impact&nbsp;on Test Cricket in General:&nbsp;</h2>



The positive impact of this strategy is that the test matches will start generating results. Test matches will also become entertaining. The 2nd Test against New Zealand that the Kiwis won by 1 run is one for the ages. This style of play makes the game better and holds the fan for longer hours. This will in turn generate revenue for the sport and that is something that the mark currently requires. ?



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But the longevity of this strategy is a big question. The English have managed to pull off this strategy in Pakistan, which generally is known to offer ?patta? pitches. But will this work in India, where the ball turns square? Or in Australia and South Africa where pitches have the extra bounce and zip! Only time will tell. ?



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Bazzball: A Concept That Has Changed Test Cricket. England Cricket Team on the Rise in 2023. ?

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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=ashes+2023" rel="nofollow">Ashes 2023</a>: Moeen Ali returns to the test cricket after retirement for ashes series against Australia: England's one of the best all-rounders, Moeen Ali, has come out of test retirement and is included in the first two matches of the Ashes 2023 squad.?



Moeen Ali retired from test cricket in 2021, but now after Jack Leach got injured and one of the important series, Ashes 2023 is about to start in a few days, England Management recalls him.



After discussing with Skipper Ben Stokes, England's Head Coach Brendon McCullum and Managing Director Rob Key, he reversed his decision to retire from test cricket.



Moeen replaces Jack Leach, who has been ruled out of the Ashes in 2023 due to a lower back stress fracture after winning the one-off test match against Ireland. Moeen has been included in the squad for the first two matches, which will be played at Edgbaston and Lord's.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Managing Director Rob Key on Moeen Ali's comeback in Ashes 2023:</h2>



Key said, "We discussed with Moeen Ali this week about returning to Test cricket after retirement. He is happy to come back to England's test squad and play test cricket for his country again."



"Moeen's experience and his performance with both bat and ball will help England in Ashes 2023."



England Cricket team will reach Birmingham on June 12th and will start practising at Edgbaston for three days from June 13th.?It will be quite challenging for Moeen.



He has not played any test cricket match since his retirement in September 2021 but recently played franchise cricket in India with Chennai Super Kings and also comes to Warwickshire in the T20 Blast.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">England Squad for Ashes 2023:</h2>



England squad:?Ben Stokes(C), Ollie Pope, Jonny Bairstow(WK), Joe Root, James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Matthew Potts, Ollie Robinson, Dan Lawrence, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Josh Tongue.



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Ashes 2023: Moeen Ali returns to the test cricket after retirement for ashes series against Australia

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India's first series in the 2023?25 World Test Championship cycle will be against the West Indies, however, it is unlikely that the selection committee would make any significant changes. For this Test series, only a handful of players are anticipated to be rested or dropped. Cheteshwar Pujara, a skilled player, is one of those who may be dropped. According to rumors, Yashasvi Jaiswal is in a strong position to take over the duties of the 35-year-old batting veteran.



Apart from Virat Kohli, India's top batter Cheteshwar Pujara is the only Indian cricketer in the team who has represented India in more than 100 Test matches. However, Pujara's place in the Test team once more appears in doubt following his two failures against Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final at the Oval in London last week.



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Contrary to earlier speculations, Rohit Sharma is expected to remain the Test captain. "Every Test is important, and its result contributes to the World Test Championship (WTC) points table. We cannot experiment in a Test match," says a source cited by the website Cricbuzz.



In the last 40 innings, Pujara has only 1 century and 10 half-centuries with an average of around 29. Four of the team's top five batters?Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Ajinkya Rahane?will retain their places in the lineup for the two Test matches in Dominica and Trinidad, while Cheteshwar Pujara's position is up in the air.



Yashasvi Jaiswal has been the buzz in the town ever since he amassed 625 runs with a strike rate of 164 during the IPL 2023. These numbers are indeed amazing, but they only tell part of the tale.



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Yashasvi Jaiswal had a spectacular season, even when using traditional principles. He was the leader for the Rajasthan Royals in terms of runs (625), average (48.08), fifty-plus scores (six), fours (82), sixes (26), and also the only centurion of the team.



These are IPL numbers, but if we look at his first-class numbers, they are even more impressive. In a total of 26 innings, he has scored 1845 runs with an average of 80.21 and 9 centuries and 2 half centuries. His strike rate also remains around 70 and his highest score is 265.



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Yashasvi Jaiswal To Replace Pujara In Test: Cricbuzz Reports

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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=England" rel="noreferrer noopener">England's</a>&nbsp;2022 World Cup Hero Announces Retirement From International Cricket:&nbsp;Alex Hales, England's ICC T20 World Cup 2022 hero, announced his retirement from international cricket on Friday, August 4, 2023.



<a target="_blank" href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Alex+Hales" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alex Hales</a>&nbsp;made his international debut in 2011 and played 11 Tests, 70 ODIs, and 75 T20Is for England, scoring 5066 runs across all formats. He was a key member of the England team that won the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia.



Despite the controversies, Hales was a hugely talented batsman who will be remembered as one of England's best white ball openers. He holds the record for the highest T20I score for England with 116*.



Hales's retirement is a blow to England's white-ball team. He gave performances at the highest level, and his absence will be felt. However, England has many other talented batsmen, and they will take the role of Alex Hales for England in the upcoming years.



He was also a very aggressive batsman, and he loved to take on the bowlers. He was a key member of England's white-ball team for many years, and he will be remembered as one of the best openers in England's history.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">England's 2022 World Cup Hero Announces Retirement:</h2>



In a statement announcing his retirement, Hales said: "It has been an absolute privilege to have represented my country. I have had some amazing experiences and memories that I will cherish forever. I want to thank everyone who has supported me along the way, especially my family, friends, coaches, and teammates."



Alex Hales said that he will continue to play franchise cricket around the world. He is currently playing for the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League.



Hales's retirement marks the end of an era for England cricket. He was one of the first players to be part of England's new generation of white ball cricketers, who have transformed the team into one of the most successful in the world. He will be remembered as a key figure in that success.



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England's 2022 World Cup Hero Announces Retirement From International Cricket

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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=ICC+WTC+2023-25" rel="nofollow">ICC WTC 2023-25</a>: Sri Lanka Star All-Rounder Wanindu Hasaranga Announces Retirement from Test Cricket:&nbsp;On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, Sri Lankan All-rounder <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Wanindu+Hasaranga" rel="nofollow">Wanindu Hasaranga</a> announced his retirement from Test cricket. He made the decision to focus on his limited-overs career, where he is one of the world's top bowlers in the T20 format.



Hasaranga made his Test debut for Sri Lanka in 2020 and played four matches in total. He took four wickets at an average of 100.75. However, he was much more successful in limited-overs cricket, taking 91 wickets in 58 T20Is and 67 wickets in 48 ODIs. He is currently ranked third in the ICC T20I bowling rankings.



Hasaranga's retirement is a big blow to Sri Lanka's Test team, who is already struggling in International Cricket. However, it is understandable, given his desire to prolong his career in the shorter formats. He is a valuable asset to any T20 and ODI team and will surely be in demand in the upcoming franchise tournaments.



"I have decided to retire from Test cricket in order to prolong my career as a limited-overs specialist. I have enjoyed my time playing Test cricket for Sri Lanka, but I feel that this is the best decision for me at this stage of my career. I would like to thank Sri Lanka Cricket for their support over the years, and I wish the team all the best in the future."



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Hasaranga's retirement is a reminder of the changing landscape of cricket. Test cricket is still considered the pinnacle of cricket, but it is no longer the only format that matters. The shorter formats, particularly T20 cricket, are becoming increasingly popular and lucrative, and this is attracting players around the world.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wanindu Hasaranga's Career Details:</h2>



<ul>
<li> He was born in Matale, Sri Lanka, in 1997.</li>



<li>&nbsp;He made his ODI debut for Sri Lanka in 2017.</li>



<li>&nbsp;He made his T20I debut for Sri Lanka in 2019.</li>



<li>&nbsp;He was named the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year in 2022.</li>



<li>&nbsp;He is a leg-spinner and a lower-order batsman.</li>



<li>&nbsp;He is known for his ability to take wickets in the middle overs.</li>
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Hasaranga is a talented cricketer who has achieved great things in his career, and he will be missed in Test cricket. However, he can still significantly contribute to his team in the shorter formats.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wanindu Hasaranga Test Career Stats:</h2>



<ul>
<li> Matches:&nbsp;4</li>



<li>&nbsp;Innings: 7</li>



<li>&nbsp;Runs: 196</li>



<li>&nbsp;Highest score: 59</li>



<li>&nbsp;Average: 28.00</li>



<li>&nbsp;Strike rate: 86.34</li>



<li>&nbsp;Wickets: 4</li>



<li>&nbsp;Best bowling: 4/171</li>



<li>&nbsp;Average: 100.80</li>



<li>&nbsp;Economy rate: 3.58</li>
</ul>



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ICC WTC 2023-25: Sri Lanka Star All Rounder Wanindu Hasaranga Announces Retirement from Test Cricket

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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=IND+vs+SA" rel="nofollow">IND vs SA</a>: South Africa Announces Strong Squads for ODI, Test &amp; T20I Series against India | India Tour of South Africa 2023-24:?<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=South+Africa" rel="nofollow">South Africa</a> announced their squad for the upcoming all-format series against India, Temba Bavuma will be leading the test side only as he is rested for the white-ball cricket whereas <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Aiden+Markram" rel="nofollow">Aiden Markram</a> is going to lead the both ODI and T20I Team.



Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced a mixed squad, including experienced and young players. After Having a great performance in the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 but unfortunately losing the semi-finals against Australia, South Africa will try to carry the same momentum in the upcoming series against India.



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Temba+Bavuma" rel="nofollow">Temba Bavuma </a>is rested for the White ball series against India because of his poor performance in the ODI World Cup 2023. Reeza Hendricks is expected to take his position in white-ball cricket as he performed exceptionally whenever he got a chance to play for the team.



David Bedingham, Nandre Burger and Tristan Stubbs got a maiden call for South Africa's Test Squad. It will be a great opportunity for these players to show their talents against a strong opponent like India. India and South Africa will be playing two matches test series, which is scheduled to start from December 26, 2023.



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The Wicket-Keeper Batsman Quinton de Kock already announced his retirement from ODI Cricket after the World Cup 2023, whereas he will be playing Big Bash League 2023-24 and hence not available for the T20I series. Kagiso Rabada will be playing only the test series against India while he is rested for both ODI and T20I.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">South Africa's squad for the Test series against India:</h2>



Temba Bavuma (Captain), Aiden Markram, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Dean Elgar, David Bedingham, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Kyle Verreynne, Lungi Ngidi, Keegan Petersen, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">South Africa's squad for the T20I series against India:</h2>



Aiden Markram (Captain), Ottniel Baartman, Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Nandre Burger, Donovan Ferreira, Keshav Maharaj, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lizaad Williams.



Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, and Lungi Ngidi will only be available for the first and second T20I matches.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">South Africa's squad for the ODI series against India:</h2>



Aiden Markram (Captain), Heinrich Klaasen, Ottniel Baartman, Tony de Zorzi, Lizaad Williams, Reeza Hendricks, Keshav Maharaj, Mihlali Mpongwana, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Nandre Burger, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne.



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IND vs SA: South Africa Announces Strong Squads for ODIs, Test &amp; T20I Series against India | India Tour of South Africa 2023-24

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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=AUS+vs+PAK" rel="nofollow">AUS vs PAK</a>: Test Schedule, Squad, Venues, Head to Head Records, Live Streaming Details | Pakistan Tour of Australia 2023-24: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Pakistan" rel="nofollow">Pakistan </a>will be playing a three-match Test series against Australia, which is scheduled from December 14, 2023, to January 07, 2024, in Australia. It is going to be tough competition between both the teams to win the series and get a better position in the ICC WTC Points Table 2023.



After<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=+Babar+Azam" rel="nofollow"> Babar Azam</a> resigned as Captain of Pakistan Men's Cricket Team in all formats, Shan Masood is going to lead Pakistan's Test Team in the series against Australia. Pakistan didn't perform well in the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, but now, they will try to perform better and increase their confidence.



All the key players returned to the squad as some of the key players were rested during the T20I series against India. Pat Cummins will be leading the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Australia" rel="nofollow">Australian Team</a> in this three-match test series against Pakistan. Australia played excellent cricket in the ODI World Cup 2023 and they won the tournament as well but lost the recent T20I series against India by 4-1.



The First Test Match is scheduled at Perth Cricket Stadium (Also Known as Optus Stadium) and the match will start from December 14 to 18 whereas the second and third matches will be played at Melbourne Cricket Ground and Sydney Cricket Ground, respectively. David Warner will be playing his last test match at SCG, Sydney after which he will retire from test cricket.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AUS vs PAK 2023-24 Test Schedule:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Match Details</td><td>Venue</td></tr><tr><td>December 14-18, 2023</td><td>AUS vs PAK, 1st Test</td><td>Perth Stadium, Perth.</td></tr><tr><td>December 26-30, 2023</td><td>AUS vs PAK, 2nd Test</td><td>Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne</td></tr><tr><td>January 03-07, 2024</td><td>AUS vs PAK, 3rd Test</td><td>Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AUS vs PAK 2023-24 Venue list:</h2>



<ul>
<li>Perth Stadium, Perth.</li>
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<ul>
<li>Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne</li>
</ul>







<ul>
<li>Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AUS vs PAK 2023-24 Test Series Live Streaming Details:</h2>



Australia vs Pakistan three-match test Series 2023-2024 will be streaming on star Sports Network in India for TV Users whereas Mobile Users can watch whole all the matches of this series at Disney+ Hostar.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AUS vs PAK 2023-24 Test Squad:</h2>



Australia Squad: Pat Cummins (C), Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Scott Boland, Alex Carey(WK), Cameron Green, David Warner, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Lance Morris, Mitch Starc.



Pakistan Squad: Shan Masood (C), Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Abrar Ahmed, Aamir Jamal, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Shah Afridi.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AUS vs PAK Test Head to Head Records:</h2>



Matches Played: 69



Australia Won: 34



Pakistan Won: 15



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AUS vs PAK: Test Schedule, Squad, Venues, Head to Head Records, Live Streaming Details | Pakistan Tour of Australia 2023-24

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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=BAN+vs+NZ" rel="nofollow">BAN vs NZ</a> 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team | Bangladesh vs New Zealand Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:?On December 06, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=New+Zealand" rel="nofollow">New Zealand</a> will be playing their second and last test match of the series against Bangladesh at Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur. Currently, Bangladesh is leading the series by 1-0 and now, New Zealand have to win the last match to draw the series.



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Bangladesh" rel="nofollow">Bangladesh </a>easily won the first match as they were dominating New Zealand with both bat and ball. Taijul Islam bowled a magnificent spell as he took 10 wickets in the first test match whereas batter Najmul Hossain Shanto also played exceptional cricket with bat which led their team to victory.



New Zealand lost the first test match at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium by a massive margin of 150 runs. They played decent cricket in the first match but the batters gave a wonderful performance, especially in the first inning but failed to make partnerships in the second inning hence lost the match.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BAN vs NZ 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction:</h2>



The Dream11 Prediction for the Bangladesh vs New Zealand 2nd Test match is to make a balanced Dream11 Team. Try to pick more batters than bowlers but don't forget to include spinners in your team as the conditions will support them a lot. Pick Kane Williamson as Captain and Najmul Hossain Shanto as Vice-Captain of your fantasy team.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BAN vs NZ 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction Must-Have Picks:</h2>



Devon Conway, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Kane Williamson, Mushfiqur Rahim, Daryl Mitchell, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rachin Ravindra, Shoriful Islam, Glenn Phillips, Taijul Islam, Tim Southee.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BAN vs NZ 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction Captain &amp; Vice Captain:</h2>



Devon Conway, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Mehidy Hasan Miraz.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BAN vs NZ 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction Differential Picks:</h2>



Mitchell Santner, Shahadat Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Tom Latham.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BAN vs NZ 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction Grand League:</h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BAN vs NZ 2nd Test Dream11 Team:</h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:</h2>



The Pitch of Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur is known for its spin-friendly wicket but at the same time, it is good for batting as well, especially in the first innings. Spinners will dominate the pacers in this match as the dry wicket of this ground will help spinners to get extra turn and bounce. The Average score in Test Cricket at this ground is around 250 runs.



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BAN vs NZ 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team | Bangladesh vs New Zealand Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=IND+vs+SA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">IND vs SA</a>?1st Test Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team | India vs South Africa SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium Centurion Pitch Report:?From December 26-30,?<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=India" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">India?</a>and South Africa will be playing the first test match of the two-match test series at SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium in Centurion. This test series between both teams is very crucial for the ICC WTC 2023-25 cycle, and the first match will start at 1:30 PM (IST).



India won the ODI series against South Africa by 2-1, and now, they will be playing the tw0-match test series. Most importantly,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Virat+Kohli" rel="noreferrer noopener">Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;and Rohit Sharma will be playing the match; it will be the first time both these players will play an international match after ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023.



<a target="_blank" href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=South+Africa" rel="noreferrer noopener">South Africa&nbsp;</a>played decent cricket in the ODI and T20I series against India on their home soil, and now, it's time for the Test series, but they need to do well as India is far better than them in Test Cricket. Temba Bavuma returns to the test squad after getting rest in the T20I and ODI series.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs SA 1st Test Dream11 Prediction:</h2>



The Match between India and South Africa will be very exciting, and it is going to be a high-scoring match. So, try to add more batters to your team, and you can add some pacers and spinners as well, but the batters will give you plenty of points in this test match. Spinners will be effective in the second inning, so don't forget to pick them as well. Pick Virat Kohli as captain and Aiden Markram as vice-captain of your fantasy team.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs SA 1st Test Dream11 Prediction Must-Have Picks:</h2>



Rohit Sharma, Aiden Markram, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Temba Bavuma, Jasprit Bumrah, Marco Jansen, Tony de Zorzi, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Kagiso Rabada.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs SA 1st Test Dream11 Prediction Captain &amp; Vice Captain:</h2>



Rohit Sharma, Aiden Markram, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs SA 1st Test Dream11 Prediction Differential Picks:</h2>



Shreyas Iyer, Reeza Hendricks, Shubman Gill, Dean Elgar. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs SA 1st Test Dream11 Prediction Grand League:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/IND-vs-SA-1st-Test-Dream11-Team-607x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-124485" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IND vs SA 1st Test Dream11 Team</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs SA 1st Test Dream11 Team:</h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium Centurion Pitch Report:</h2>



The Pitch at SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium is known for its batting wickets, especially in test cricket, but as the game progresses, the spinners can play a crucial role at this venue. Batting will be easy throughout the match on this ground, whereas the Pacers will be effective with the new ball. The Average per-inning score at this venue in Test Cricket is around 330 runs.



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IND vs SA 1st Test Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team | India vs South Africa SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium Centurion Pitch Report

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Smriti Mandhana has been the best all-format women's cricketer for Team India for a while now. She is consistently scoring runs and breaking records with her bat. That's what she did in the ongoing ODI match against the Ireland women. The third game between India women and Ireland women is underway at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.
India won the toss and decided to bat first. Captain Mandhana, along with youngster Pratika Rawal, went on to register a massive opening stand. Both batters added 233 runs in just 26.4 overs. This is the fourth 100-run opening stand between the opening duo for India in just 6 innings.
Mandhana slammed her 10th WODI ton and reached the landmark in just 70 balls. With that, she recorded the fastest ODI hundred by an Indian women's cricketer. She went past Harmanpreet Kaur's tally of an 87-ball hundred. With this, the Indian opener also achieved a number of records.
<h2>Smriti Mandhana creates havoc with her 70-ball ton in third ODI in Rajkot</h2>
The left-hander reached her century off just 70 balls and registered the fastest ODI ton by an Indian women cricketer. This was her 10th ton in this format, and she became the first Indian to reach the double figure in ODI centuries by an Indian women cricketer. Now, she has the joint-third most centuries in WODIs.
Australia's Meg Lanning (15), New Zealand's Suzie Bates (13), and England's Tammy Beaumont (10) are ahead of her only. Mandhana got out after scoring 135 runs off just 80 balls, with 12 fours and seven sixes, with a strike rate of 168.75. With this, she also equalled Harmanpreet's record for most sixes by an Indian women cricketer in an ODI innings.
Harmanpreet did it against Australia during the 2017 Women's ODI World Cup when she slammed an unbeaten 171 off 115 balls. The left-hander has scored 996 runs since 2024 in WODIs in just 16 innings with four half-centuries and five centuries, while no other batter has reached even the 700-run mark.
She also added the third-highest opening stand of 233 along with Pratika in this game. Notably, Mandhana is leading the team as Harmanpreet has been rested from this series. India have already won the first two games, and they are looking for a 3-0 whitewash here.
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Smriti Mandhan reaches her 10th WODI century off just 70 balls.

Smriti Mandhana scores her 10th century in ODIs. She completed her hundred off just 70 balls.

Record Alert: Smriti Mandhana shatters World Record; achieves rare feat with her stunning ton in 3rd ODI in Ranjkot

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Jasprit Bumrah has been the best all-format player, not just for Team India but in the whole cricket world. The pacer has been at the peak of his career and has been delivering across all formats in different situations. He was India's MVP during the T20 World Cup 2024 and helped India to win the long-awaited ICC title after a decade.
As a result, he won the Player of the Tournament award in the T20 World Cup 2024. Even in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, he was India's best player, and one can say the best player across two teams.
He finished the series with the most wickets and went on to take the most wickets in the series. Hence, the International Cricket Council (ICC) awarded him with another big ICC award for his phenomenal performances in Australia.
<h2>Jasprit Bumrah wins "Player of the Award" for December after a historic BGT performance.</h2>
Jasprit Bumrah has been at the top of his game since he made his comeback from the injury. He has been performing consistently across all formats and was India's best bowler in the BGT 2024-25. Bumrah finished the series with 32 wickets in five tests at an unbelievable average of 13.06.
He took three fifers and two four-wicket hauls in the nine innings he bowled. As a result, he won the "Player of the Award" for December for his exceptional performance. Not just this, the ace pacer also achieved the rare feat of the highest rating in a test by an Indian bowler ever. With his consistent performance last month, he moved to the No. 1 ranking in Test and achieved this feat.
He competed with the Australian captain Pat Cummins and South Africa's Dane Paterson for this award. Apart from the "Player of the Month" award, Jasprit Bumrah is also nominated for two other awards. He is nominated for the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year award and the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year as well. Bumrah finished 2024 with the most wickets in international cricket.
His performance across formats was commendable, and he would be hoping to win the other two ICC awards as well. Bumrah will be a key player for India in the coming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, but his availablity is still a concern. Team India will hope that he gets fully fit before the time.
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Jasprit Bumrah defeated Pat Cummins and Dane Paterson to win this ICC award.

Jasprit Bumrah finished the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 with most wickets. He took 32 wickets in five tests.

Jasprit Bumrah adds another feather to his wings; wins major ICC award after historic BGT Performance

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The 38-year-old Indian spinner, known for his sharp cricketing mind and mastery over the ball, recently opened up about his unexpected decision to retire mid-series during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.
“For me, what matters is playing with honesty and passion. I don’t need a farewell game. The happiness and experiences the game has given me are more than enough,” said Ravichandran Ashwin, addressing his retirement from international cricket. 
Ashwin's announcement, made after the third Test in Brisbane, sent shockwaves through the cricketing world. Fans and pundits were taken aback by the abruptness of the decision, especially since he had been a key figure in Indian cricket for over a decade.
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However, Ashwin made it clear that the decision was instinctive, coming from a place of self-awareness rather than external pressures. He revealed on his YouTube channel, “When you know your time is up, there’s no point in dragging it further. My creativity on the field felt like it had run its course.”
Reflecting on the events leading to his retirement, Ashwin explained how his fluctuating role in the team influenced his decision. “You think what happened? I did not play the first Test. I played the second but did not play the third. It was possible I could play the next or not play the next. This is a side of my creativity and I was looking to explore it. At that time, I felt my creativity was over, so it was over. It was simple” he said. The Tamil Nadu cricketer, who has always been known for his articulate thoughts, emphasized that his retirement was not about controversies or conflicts but about moving forward when he felt ready.
The idea of a farewell game, often seen as a ceremonial way to honor a cricketer’s career, was something Ashwin dismissed outright. “Imagine if I want to play a farewell Test but I do not deserve a place. Imagine, I am only in the team because it is my farewell Test. I don't want that,” he remarked. He elaborated that the essence of cricket lies in the joy it brings, not in grand exits or extended applause.
Ashwin's humility and grounded approach to the sport shone through as he said, “The game has given me so much already; I have no complaints.”
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Ashwin also touched upon his aspirations post-retirement. While he left the Indian dressing room, he hinted at continuing his cricketing journey elsewhere. “I still have cricket left in me, but it’s about finding the right space to explore it. For now, I’m happy to leave when people are asking ‘why’ instead of ‘why not,’” he said with a smile.
As one of India’s finest off-spinners, Ashwin's legacy is monumental. With 537 Test wickets in 106 matches and a combined total of 765 international wickets, he stands as one of the country’s greatest bowlers. Only Anil Kumble has more wickets for India. Beyond numbers, his ability to outthink batters and adapt to different conditions made him a game-changer on the field.
While his departure may seem sudden, it is quintessential Ashwin—methodical, introspective, and unafraid to take bold steps. As fans come to terms with his decision, one thing is clear: Ravichandran Ashwin’s contribution to Indian cricket will remain etched in history, not for how it ended, but for how it unfolded with brilliance and integrity.

Ravichandran Ashwin retired mid-series during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, citing self-awareness. Rejecting a farewell game, he emphasized cricket's joy over ceremonial exits, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy in Indian cricket.

Ashwin's instinctive retirement highlights humility and self-awareness, valuing cricket's joy and legacy over traditional farewell gestures. A remarkable journey concludes.

Ashwin Opens Up on his Retirement, Says "I am only in the Team Because..."

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In what will be disappointing news for the Sanju Samson fans, the keeper-batter is unlikely to cut into the Indian team for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. As per the reports in PTI, it is learned that the Kerala batter is unlikely to be part of the ODI setup for India. 
There were reports earlier that suggested that Sanju Samson would be the second-choice keeper in the team, with Rishabh Pant being the first-choice keeper. However, that won't be the case, as even after KL Rahul was touted to play as a specialist batter, Samson won't be part of the squad. 
As per the reports, it is learned Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan and Dhruv Jurel are the three players who are fighting for the place of second keeper for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. However, it is learned that Jurel is expected to get the preference in the team along with Rishabh Pant. 
<h2>BCCI has decided that they will be backing Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel as two keepers in Test and ODI </h2>
The reports claimed that BCCI has decided that they will be backing Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel as two keepers in Test and ODI setup. While Sanju Samson, who hit three centuries in T20Is in 2024, will be the first-choice keeper in the shortest format of the game. 
Dhruv Jurel hasn't made his debut for India in the ODIs. But has performed exceptionally well in Tests. The keeper-batter has shown great maturity in the longest format of the game, which impressed the selectors as they decided to give a long rope. 
Dhruv Jurel also has been named in the Indian squad for the T20I series against England. With Sanju Samson being the first-choice keeper, it is likely that Jurel will get a chance in the XI for the five-match series. He has played two games in the shortest format of the game. 
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be announcing the Indian team for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on 19th January. Rohit Sharma is set to lead the team, and it will be a massive opportunity for the team to make a comeback after having a horrendous outing in Test cricket of late.
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Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan and Dhruv Jurel are the three players who are fighting for the place of second keeper for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Sanju Samson to play the ICC Champions Trophy 2025? HUGE update arrives from the Indian camp

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England's Bilateral tour of India is set to commence with the five-match T20 International series which is slated to start from the 22nd of January onwards. The Three Lions have also unveiled their squad for this upcoming tour of India and now they are preparing to travel to India but before this, one player of England's team is facing certain issues. 
It has been learned that he has not received his Indian visa yet, due to which the picture regarding him travelling with the English team to India is not clear yet. We are talking about Saqib Mahmoud, a fantastic fast bowler of the Three Lions. 
<h2>England have set up their training camp in Abu Dhabi</h2>
Whenever the 2019 World Cup winners travel to India for a bilateral series assignment, they first set up a training camp in Abu Dhabi. This time around too, the situation is the same. A news report of ESPNCricinfo has revealed that Saqib may not be a part of the Abu Dhabi training camp till his visa issues get sorted out. 
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are hopeful that the 27-year-old speedster receives his visa before the commencement of the T20 International series on the 22nd of January.
<h2>Due to his Pakistani origin, the visa approval is getting delayed</h2>
It's believes that the main reason behind the delay in the visa approval of 27-year-old Saqib Mahmood is his Pakistani origin. In the past too, English players who have a Pakistani origin have encountered such issues. Last year, when the Three Lions came to India for the Test-Series, spinner Shoaib Bashir also faced issues related to his Indian visa. 
Due to this, he missed the opening Test-Match in Hyderabad but after sorting out the problems, he played in the remaining matches of the series. 
<h2>The case of Rehan Ahmed &amp; Adil Rashid is clear</h2>
Although the ECB has not commented on this entire matter, the board still hopes that Saqib will land on Indian soil before the start of the first T20I between the Suryakumar Yadav-led team and England. The squad announced by the ECB consists of two more players who have Pakistani origin and they are, Rehan Ahmed &amp; Adil Rashid. 
Adil Rashid has played a lot of matches on Indian soil so his visa was never an issue while Rehan also played the Test-Series in India last year so his case is pretty clear too.
<h2>This is how Saqib's International career has been so far</h2>
27-year-old Saqib Mahmood is not only included in the T20I series team, he has also been given a chance in the ODI team. He will also go to Pakistan and play the Champions Trophy matches for England . If we talk about his career so far, Saqib has played 18 T20 International matches for England and has dismissed 18 batters in this format so far. At the same time, he also has 14 scalps next to his name by featuring in nine One-Day International contests.
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Saqib Mahmood of England celebrates picking up a wicket versus West Indies | Image: Getty Images

Saqib Mahmood, England Cricket Team's Pakistani origin star has not received his Indian visa yet which is causing issues for the team ahead of their tour of India

England's star seamer Saqib Mahmood has not received his Indian visa yet