<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Age:</td><td>21</td></tr><tr><td>Born:</td><td>5 October 1999, Tamil Nadu,&nbsp;India</td></tr><tr><td>Playing Role:</td><td>Allrounder</td></tr><tr><td>Batting Style:</td><td>Left-handed</td></tr><tr><td>Bowling Style:</td><td>Right-arm&nbsp;off-break</td></tr><tr><td>Playing for Teams:</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-national-cricket-team">India National Cricket Team</a>, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2021-full-players-list-of-royal-challengers-bangalore">Royal Challengers Bangalore</a>, Tamil Nadu cricket team</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Washington Sundar



Washington Sundar is an Indian international?cricketer. He is a left-handed?batsman?and right-arm?off-spinner.? Washington Sundar has played for the?India national under-19 cricket team?as an?all-rounder.?He made his international debut for India against?Sri Lanka?on 13 December 2017. He started his?IPL?career in 2017 with?Rising Pune Supergiant. Since 2018, he has been playing for?Royal Challengers Bangalore.



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Washington Sundar

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Australia vs India: T Natarajan and Washington Sundar makes their test debut in the 4th Brisbane Test Match.



Australia vs India 4th Test Match: Team India made a couple of the forced changes to the final XI of the Brisbane test match due to injury-hit players. Tamil Nadu duo T Natarajan and Washington Sundar earn their test caps replacing injured Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin.



Team India made really surprising changes to the side prior to the toss. Indian management was seen handing the test caps to T Natarajan and Washington Sundar who were about to make their first test appearance. Indian bowling coach Bharat Arun handed test cap to T Natarajan while senior spinner and drawn match hero Ravichandran Ashwin handed test cap to Washington Sundar. Both the duo received team India?s 300th and 301th Test cap.



Along with Washington Sundar and T Natarajan, Ajinkya Rahane led Indian side made a couple of more changes. Mayank Agarwal replaced injured Hanuma Vihari while Shardul Thaur came in for Ravindra Jadeja.



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Hanuma Vihari was previously injured with a hamstring injury. According to the reports, the scans suggested that Vihari has Grade 2 tear and he batted for close to three hours. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja had struck on his thumb due to which he was ruled out.



<h2>Opportunity for Sundar and Natarajan:</h2>



Skipper Ajinkya Rahane during the toss said,? we have made a couple of changes to the side, but it is an opportunity for others. Sundar and Natarajan will come in as a debutant and we want them to enjoy the game. Both are a gem of shorter format cricket. Mayank, Shardul, Natarajan, and Sundar comes in for us.?



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Both the debutants were earlier chosen as a net bowler and stayed back with the team after shortest format series. T Natarajan was drafted into the side in the third Test match as Umesh Yadav?s replacement while there was no such official call on Sundar?s inclusion.



Sundar is preferred like-for-like replacement of Ravichandran Ashwin who had a tremendous series before.&nbsp;



Washington Sundar has featured in 26 T20Is and a solitary appearance in ODI since his debut. While Natarajan has played three games in T20Is and one in ODIs before the Test Series.



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Australia vs India: T Natarajan and Washington Sundar makes their test debut in the 4th Brisbane Test Match

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Australia vs India: Mohammad Siraj once again targeted by Gaba Crowd by the word ?Grub?.



Australia vs India 4th Test Match: Team India?s fast bowler, Mohammad Siraj once again faced racial abuse amid the Brisbane test by the Gaba crowd. The incident happened earlier twice in Sydney during the third test match after which the section of the crowd was booked by the New South Whales cop.



According to the reports of Sydney Morning Herald, Mohammad Siraj was referred with ?Grub? by the Gaba crowd.



?The guys behind me have been calling ? shouting ? both Washington and Siraj grubs,? Kate, a spectator, was quoted as saying by the newspaper.



The group of spectators just like in Sydney started chanting Grub when Mohammad Siraj was fielding near the ropes. The Indian players who were in the ropes did not pay any attention to the matter.



?It started being targeted at Siraj and it was a chant similar to the SCG one (in which fans sang to the tune of Que Sera, Sera but changed the lyrics to Que Shiraz, Shiraz).



?But this time it was Siraj. I suspect it?s not a coincidence that it?s Siraj being targeted post the SCG stuff,? the spectator told the Australian daily.



As per the report in the Sydney Morning Herald, one of the spectators was seen shouting,? Hey Mohammad Siraj, give us a wave, give us a wave, Siraj, you bloody grub.?



<h2>Washington Sundar too faced the racial abuse:</h2>



Along with Mohammad Siraj, young debutant Washington Sundar was also subjected to the same behaviour from the section of the crowd.



Earlier, in the Sydney Test when the Indian players complained of the abuse, the play was halted for about 10 minutes and the section of the crowd was removed by the security personnel. Taking the matter serious, the BCCI lodged a complaint to the match referee.



Cricket Australia has promised Indian huddle for the hard possible action against the section of the crowd. Australian players were also seen supporting Indian huddle after the incident.



David Warner in his Instagram post apologised to Mohammad Siraj for such a shameless behaviour from the crowd and said Australian team will never condone such people.



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Australia vs India: Mohammad Siraj once again targeted by Gaba Crowd by the word ?Grub?

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Australia vs India: Shardul-Sundar partnership was outstanding says, Ricky Ponting.



Australia vs India: Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting heaped praise on the Indian late partnership between Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar. Both the batsmen put up an excellent rear-guard to the Indian innings, which eventually helped India to come back into the game.



Shardul Thakur (67) and Washington Sundar (62) stitched a magnificent partnership for the seventh wicket after India were reduced to 186/6 by the Aussies bowlers. Both the players took the charge and added 123 runs to reduce the lead of Australia.



?Both the batsmen have been a standout performer of the day and their concentration was amazing. They didn?t let Aussie take over the game easily. The partnership was outstanding, exactly what India needed at that time. India has shown a great character in the past few test matches,? Ricky Ponting told cricket.com.au.



?Apart from the shot he played when he got bowled, Shardul was brilliant with his stroke play in his innings. He didn?t play many false shots and build strong innings for India.?



<h2>Aussie bowlers were less aggressive: Ricky Ponting</h2>



Ponting feels that the Australian bowlers lacked aggression and haven?t attacked Indian lower order with short deliveries.



?The bowlers were looked less aggressive when the tailenders entered the ground. They didn?t bowl many short deliveries to attack the batsmen and bowled the way Indian batsmen wanted them to,? Ponting said.



?Even after Thakur got out, Aussie bowlers looked less aggressive and made Indian batsmen more comfortable.?



Ponting told that the Gaba pitch in this test is not behaving as it behaved earlier. The flat surface did not help Aussie lethal bowling attack and also praised Indian batting for the fighting spirit and great comeback.



?The surface was flat and there was no help for the bowlers. The batsmen can play their strokes easily on these surfaces. There was no sideways movement or swing for the bowlers.?



?With Indian, they just kept their nerves and fight hard to dominate the bowler. In the past few games after India were bundled for 36, they have shown a great character and faith in themselves.?



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Australia vs India: Shardul-Sundar partnership was outstanding says, Ricky Ponting

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ICC T20I Ranking March 2021: Virat Kohli retains his 5th place, KL Rahul drops, Latest ICC T20I Ranking.



ICC T20I Ranking: Indian skipper Virat Kohli retains his 5th place in the latest ICC T20I Ranking. Kohli with two back to back steller knocks of unbeaten 73 and 77 in the second and third T20I respectively against England broke into the top 5 batsmen.



Virat Kohli, who is top-ranked batsmen in the ODI?s ranking for a long time now, was formerly the number 1 batsmen in T20Is. He gained one spot and a huge 47 rating points in the latest ranking.



Opener KL Rahul remains the top-ranked batsmen for India with 4th spot in the latest ICC T20I ranking. Rahul slipped down one spot after three successive failure in the ongoing T20I series against England.



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Shreyas Iyer gained 32 places to sit in 31st rank while wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant earned 30 spots to be ranked at 80th number.



Among bowlers, Washington Sundar is the top-ranked Indian bowler. Sundar gained two places to reach the 11th spot while Shardul Thakur( gained 14 places) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (gained 7 places) are ranked 27th and 45th respectively in the latest announced ranking.



Joss Buttler re-joined the top 20 list with his traffic unbeaten 83 in the third game. He gained five places to reach 19th, two shy of his career-best. His fellow Jonny Bairstow moved up two slots to 14th place with his 40 runs knock.



Opener Jason Roy with two good initial scored in the first two games advance to the 24th spot. He scored 49 and 46 respectively in the first two leading games.



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ICC T20I Ranking March 2021: Virat Kohli retains his 5th place, KL Rahul drops, Latest ICC T20I Ranking

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Vivo IPL 2021: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB?s) Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the remainder of the Vivo IPL 2021 owing to his finger injury. The franchise confirmed the development and named net bowler Akash Deep, the Bengal medium-pacer, as his replacement.



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Sundar sustained a blow on his finger ahead of the India vs England test series. During the practice match between County Select XI and India, Washington Sundar got hit on his right finger by a sharp bouncer from Mohammad Siraj. Multiple scans and medical reports revealed that the all-rounder has a fracture and will not be able to take part in any of the test matches.



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The 21 years old cricketer was immediately ruled out and sent back to India. Sundar began his rehab and was expected to make a comeback in the IPL 2021 second half, however, the cricketer hasn't recuperated well to take part in the IPL.



"Royal Challengers Bangalore's all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the remainder of the IPL 2021 due to a finger injury. Akash Deep, a state cricketer from Bengal and net bowler with the franchise has been named as a replacement," RCB said in a release.



RCB acquired Sundar back in 2018 for a whopping INR 3.2 Crores.



Akash Deep, who has been a replacement, made his t20 debut in 2019 and the pacer has scalped 21 wickets in the format. He came into the limelight following his four wickets haul against Hyderabad in the recent Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy which is also his best performance so far.



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Vivo IPL 2021: RCB?s Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the IPL 2021

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All-rounder Washington Sundar tested covid positive, ruled out of the ODI series against South Africa.



SA vs IND ODI: Indian young off-spin all-rounder Washington Sundar has tested positive for the coronavirus and is subsequently ruled out of the One Day International (ODI) series against South Africa.



Sundar was named in India?s 18-men strong ODI squad that was set to travel to the Rainbow nation for the three matches ODI series following the ongoing test series, however, his participation in the 50-overs format has been dented following the covid positive report.



Cricbuzz, on Tuesday, quoted a BCCI official as saying, ?He tested positive some days back and it has been decided that he will not travel with the squad."



Seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal are there in India?s contingent travelling to South Africa.&nbsp;



The recent reports also suggested that the BCCI has asked Jayant Yadav to stay back in South Africa after the conclusion of the test series. He will come in India?s ODI squad filling up the place of Washington Sundar.



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The three matches ODI series starts on January 19th in Paarl. The second fixture is also scheduled to be held in the same venue, Paarl, on January 21st while for the decider, both the teams will travel to Newlands, Cape Town on January 23.?



Sundar?s unfortunate covid positive report will be a blessing in disguise for Ravichandran Ashwin, who is making his ODI comeback after a long haul of about 4 years. He featured in an ODI fixture back in September 2017 against West Indies and since then he has been sidelined from the limited-overs matches.



Washington Sundar was last seen in action in T20Is against England, the previous year. Since then he has been amidst injuries. Owing to the injury, he had to miss the second phase of the IPL 2021 and the further international matches and tournaments.



He returned back to the field of cricket recently and featured his domestic side, Tamil Nadu, in Vijay Hazare Trophy and other home tournaments.



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SA vs IND ODI: All-rounder Washington Sundar tested covid positive, ruled out of ODI series against South Africa

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Washington Sundar ruled out of INDvsWI T20I series, Kuldeep Yadav roped in.



INDvsWI: Ahead of the start of three matches T20I series against West Indies, team India has sustained a major disappointment, as bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the series after sustaining a hamstring injury. As per the reports, Sundar has injured himself with a Grade 1 hamstring injury.



Team India registered a comprehensive whitewash in the three matches ODI series against West Indies. Despite posting a low total, the Indian side managed to pull themselves into the contest with their exceptional bowling. India will be up against West Indies for the three matches T20I series, starting February 16 in Kolkata?s Eden Gardens.



?Washington Sundar ruled out of @Paytm #INDvWI T20I series. The #TeamIndia all-rounder suffered a left hamstring muscle strain during fielding in the third ODI against the West Indies played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday,? wrote BCCI?s social media handle.



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Washington Sundar will require a couple of weeks to regain his fitness and will head to National Cricket Academy (NCA) Bangalore to achieve that.?He is expected to make a comeback during the upcoming Tata IPL 2022, starting in the last week of March.



It is noteworthy that Sundar has become the third Indian cricketer to get ruled out after KL Rahul and Axar Patel. While KL Rahul has also sustained a hamstring injury during the second ODI against West Indies, Axar Patel is in his final stages of recovery from COVID 19.



Meanwhile, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has roped in Ruturaj Gaikwad, Deepak Hooda and Kuldeep Yadav as the replacements for the three injured players.



All three of them are with the Indian squad that has travelled to Kolkata and have begun their preparations.



<h2 id="india-vs-west-indies-t20i-schedule">India vs West Indies T20I Schedule:</h2>



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INDvsWI: Washington Sundar ruled out of INDvsWI T20I series, Kuldeep Yadav roped in

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SRH?s Washington Sundar injured, likely to miss two upcoming matches in IPL 2022: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) all-rounder Washington Sundar has sustained a split webbing in his bowling hand and is highly likely to miss at least two upcoming IPL 2022 matches of his side. SRH head coach Tom Moody confirmed the development after Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Gujarat Titans (GT), last night.



Washington Sundar?s highly impressive bowling efforts followed by the sensational batting of skipper Kane Williamson took SRH over the rope against unbeaten Gujarat Titans (GT) on Monday in the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai.



Sundar, before going off the field, bowled three tidy overs to build pressure on the opposition. His three wicketless overs, of which two were delivered in the powerplay, went for just 14 runs.



Tom Moody confirmed that Sundar would probably take a week to recover from his split webbing.



?Washington has torn the webbing in his right hand, between his thumb and first finger. We must monitor that over the next two-three days. Hopefully, it isn?t a significant blow. I?d imagine it?d take probably a week or so to settle down,? SRH coach Moody said after the win.



Washington Sundar has been phenomenal for SRH in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League. The tweaker has picked up four wickets in four outings in the Tata IPL 2022 at an impressive economy of 7.85.&nbsp;



Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in its next encounter will face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Brabourne Stadium followed by a contest against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on 15th April.



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<h2>Rahul Tripathi is also doing well:</h2>



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Meanwhile, middle-order batter Rahul Tripathi, who had to walk off the field, is also not on serious lines, said SRH head coach. Tripathi was retired hurt in the match against Gujarat Titans (GT) as he fell on the ground after hitting a maximum.



?He?s fine, he?s just getting cramped,? Moody said.



?It?s humid conditions and we get him to run to hotspots, so he covers a lot of ground in the first two-three overs.



?That is something we may need to look at to make sure we get the maximum out of him with the bat because obviously, he is a very valuable player for us.?



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SRH?s Washington Sundar injured, likely to miss two upcoming matches in IPL 2022

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Washington Sundar once again injured, coach Tom Moody provides updates: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have endured a fresh blow during the match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), last night, which was won by the CSK by 13 runs. Premier all-rounder Washington Sundar sustained a blow in his already injured bowling hand and was then subsequently ruled out of bowling during the match.



Notably, Sundar earlier injured himself with a split webbing in his bowling hand due to which he had to miss three crucial matches for his franchise.&nbsp;



Head coach Tom Moody gave an update on Sundar?s injury post the match against CSK. Moody, though, confirmed that Sundar had recovered from his previous injury.



"It's very unfortunate that he had a knock on the same hand were he split his webbing. It had healed completely but he re-injured that area, it's not injured to the point that he needs it re-stitched," Moody said at the post-match presentation.&nbsp;



"But unfortunately, it wasn't in a state were he could bowl. It really did have an impact on for us in that early phase of bowling, given he has such a critical bowler for us," he added.&nbsp;



The incident took place after Washington Sundar dived to save a boundary at the deep square leg in the fourth over bowled by Marco Jansen. He was in pain and was taken off the field for medical assistance.?



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Following the blow, Sundar didn?t bowl in the entire game making it tough for the Kane Williamson-led SRH to restrict run flow against Chennai Super Kings.



Though Sundar came to bat, his short stay lasted only two deliveries. He was bowled by CSK pacer Mukesh Chaudhary.



If the reports are to be believed, Sundar might have to sit out during SRH's next match against Delhi Capitals on 5th May due to the injury. 



SRH kicked off their Tata IPL 2022 campaign with two consecutive losses, however, the orange army made a turnaround with five successive victories. Their winning run in the IPL 2022 began after hammering Gujarat Titans, however, it only lasted until Gujarat came back and took perfect revenge for their loss in the second meet.



As of now, SRH is currently placed fourth in the points table with five wins and four losses in nine outings. The franchise needs a couple of more wins to seal their sureshot place in the playoffs.



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Washington Sundar once again injured, coach Tom Moody provides updates

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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team. He said that it might look like they are scared of announcing the team, but it seems that they don't know what to do. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan. The Men in Green are yet to announce the team even though the deadline of 12th January has already been surpassed by a long margin. 
India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan have all revealed their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This has made many speculate about why Pakistan isn't announcing their squad for the tournament, which is less than one month away. 
There have been several reports that Pakistan will be announcing their squad for the tournament soon. They are awaiting the fitness of a few players, and hence, they will soon be naming the team. Some reports also have revealed the players who will be playing, but an official announcement is yet to come. 
<h2>Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai - Basit Ali </h2>
Amid all this, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali commented on the same, saying that no one knows what is happening. He speculated that they might be waiting for the fitness report on Saim Ayub. Speaking in a video posted on his YouTube channel, he explained: 
"Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai -- karein to kya karein? (Is Pakistan scared to announce their squad? No, it isn't, just unsure what to do and what not). The biggest issue is whether Saim Ayub can return fit or not. It's still not clear." 
It remains to be seen when will Pakistan announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is all set to take place from 19th February, with the final all set to be played on 9th March.
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Pakistan squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is yet to be announced {PC:X}

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan.

"Pakistan darr gaya"- PCB attacked as they are yet to announce ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This comes after the Indian governing body refused to write 'Pakistan' on their kits for the tournament. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February. The preparations for the tournament are on, and the ICC and the PCB are taking every step possible to make sure that everything is right on track. 
However, a controversy recently erupted after BCCI refused to write Pakistan on their jersey for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Notably, every participating nation, as per the ICC policy, has to write the name of the host nation below the logo of the tournament on their jersey. 
After BCCI refused to sport it, Pakistan Cricket Board officials made a strong statement, saying that BCCI is trying to use politics in every matter. He, however, mentioned that they are hopeful that ICC will support them and India will be asked to write the name of the jersey on their kits for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
<h2>It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys - ICC official </h2>
Following this, BCCI also reacted, and the insider from the governing body said that since they are playing in Dubai, it isn't mandatory for them to wear the 'Pakistan written jersey'. The BCCI also stressed that they didn't write Pakistan's name on the podium of the Trophy tours as well. 
Amid all this, ICC has come up with a strong response for the BCCI. An ICC official mentioned that it is the responsibility of the host nation to add the tournament logo to their jersey. He stated: 
"It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys. All teams are obligated to comply with this rule," an ICC official said as per A-Sports, as quoted by NDTV. 
Not only this, it is learned that the ICC also warned BCCI that they would be taking strict action if they didn't wear the Pakistan-written jersey during the tournament.
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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC launches attack at BCCI over jersey controversy, gives 'Strict action' warning for not wearing 'Pakistan' printed kits

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India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England. The series between the teams will begin on 22nd January at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 
Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is. With India set to play a five-match T20I series against England, it is expected that the pacer will be achieving the feat in the upcoming series. 
This comes as a remarkable feat because Arshdeep Singh made his debut during 2022, and to reach to 100 wickets within the span of around 2 years is staggering. The left-arm pacer has been nothing short of exceptional in the T20 format and is one of the most consistent performers with the ball for the team. 
Arshdeep Singh has been sensational with the new ball as well as in death. In the last few years, he has proved to be the biggest match-winner for India in T20Is. The pacer has won many games for the team on his own and will be keen to carry on the same form in the upcoming series. 
<h2>Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024</h2>
Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024.  He was the joint-highest wicket-taker in the series with 17 wickets to his name as he oozed his class with both new ball and old ball, helping India to end their title drought.
Arshdeep Singh will be extremely important for India in the upcoming T20I series against England. The pacer will be key for the team alongside Mohammed Shami, who will be making his comeback to the team after a long injury break. The duo will be leading the attack for the team. 
With the kind of performances that he has displayed, Arshdeep Singh is likely to play all five games in the series. It won't be a surprise if he gets to 100 wickets in the first two games of the series against England.
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Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is.

India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England.

Arshdeep Singh on the verge become the greatest Indian fast bowler in T20Is

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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.