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



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



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



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



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



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



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



Here are the Replacements in the IPL 2023:



- Michael Bracewell replaces Will Jacks in RCB.



- Sisanda Magala replaces Kyle Jamieson in CSK.



- Matthew Short replaces Jonny Bairstow in PBKS.



- Sandeep Sharma replaces Prasidh Krishna in RR.



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



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



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Mumbai Indians - Jasprit Bumrah, Jhye Richardson&nbsp;



Delhi Capitals - Rishabh Pant&nbsp;



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



Chennai Super Kings - Mukesh Choudhary&nbsp;



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



Lucknow Super Giants - Mohsin Khan&nbsp;



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

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The IPL Teams like RCB, RR and PBKS have been caught off-guard after their contracted players from England started leaving the IPL 2024 midway in a bid to prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. The likes of Jos Buttler, Will Jacks, Reece Topley and Liam Livingstone have bid adieu to their respective IPL teams and headed back to England.



With the T20 World Cup 2024 just around the corner, the international cricketers were bound to leave their franchise duties to fulfil their national duties. The formalities to name the replacements for the rest of the IPL season are being finalised by the teams.



The respective IPL franchises announced the premature departure of their contracted players with a social media post, wishing their players the best for the future.



Among all, Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be massively impacted by the outgoing of the English players. While Jos Buttler has played a key role in RR's dominance this season, Will Jacks has helped RCB in reviving their dull campaign towards the last phase of the ongoing IPL 2024.



As Punjab Kings (PBKS) is already eliminated from the tournament, they won't be bothered with the departure of Liam Livingstone. Moreover, the PBKS batter had an underwhelming season with the bat as he could only score 111 runs in 8 IPL outings.



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?IPL done for another year, had to get my knee sorted for the upcoming World Cup,? Livingstone wrote on his Instagram wall.



?Thanks once again to the Punjab Kings fans for all their love and support. Disappointing season as a team and personally, but as always, I loved every minute of playing in the <a href="https://iplt20.com">IPL</a>,? he added.



Wishing luck to their players, RCB wrote, "Jacksy and Toppers are heading back home for international duties and we wish them all the very best. You were incredible in the camp and on the field this IPL. See you?soon,?lads."



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Meanwhile, RR opener Jos Buttler asked his franchise officials, "Facetime me with the trophy. Yeah.?



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Ahead of their T20 World Cup 2024 run, which will begin on June 04 against Scotland in Barbados, England are set to host Pakistan for a 4-match T20I series. The series gets underway on May 22 in Leeds. The two sides will travel to Birmingham for the second game followed by a stop in Cardiff and London respectively.



Below is the complete schedule for England vs Pakistan T20I series:



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1st T20I: Leeds - May 22



2nd T20I: Birmingham - May 25



3rd T20I: Cardiff - May 28



4th T20I: London - May 30



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Big Trouble for RCB, RR, PBKS: No Jos Buttler, Will Jacks, Livingstone for rest of the IPL 2024 | England Players leave IPL midway due to T20 World Cup 2024

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Royal Challengers Bangalore, one of the most popular teams of the Indian Premier League, has had a very exciting 2024. After the first half, RCB's chances of qualification for IPL-2024 were reduced to less than 1%, but despite this, the team qualifies for the playoffs due to its good performance.



The opening match of IPL 2024 was played between defending champion Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore, who were waiting for their first trophy for the last 17 years, in which CSK won the match by six wickets. RCB franchise changed its name from Royal Challengers Bangalore to Royal Challengers Bangaluru this season but apart from the name, there was no change in the performance of the team.



Faf du Plessis lead RCB, winning only one game in the first eight games and facing defeat in seven games. But the men in red made a comeback by winning the next six consecutive matches and qualified for the IPL-2024 playoffs with 14 points in the points table.



In Eliminator-1, Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals were in front of Bengaluru, who won the match by four wickets and showed RCB out of the race for the finals. Batting first, Faf Duplessis and company could score only 172 runs in 20 overs, which Rajasthan chased in 19 overs.



The Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise has a good opportunity to strengthen the squad. There is a mega auction before IPL-2025 in which all the players will be put in the auction. The management needs good batsmen, all-rounders in the middle order and good bowlers in the bowling department.



Down below is the main content: RCB To Retain THESE FOUR Players for IPL 2025 Prediction



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="rcb-ipl-2024-full-squad">RCB IPL 2024 Full SQUAD</h3>



Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Mohammed Siraj, Dinesh Karthik, Lockie Ferguson, Cameron Green, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Manoj Bhandage, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Suyash Prabudessai, Akash Deep, Reece Topley, Rajan Kumar, Himanshu Sharma, Karn Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Will Jacks, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Tom Curran, Swapnil Singh, Saurav Chauhan



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="rcb-to-retain-these-four-players-for-ipl-2025-prediction">RCB To Retain THESE FOUR Players for IPL 2025 Prediction</h3>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</h4>



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No franchise can ever make the mistake of letting go of a great player like Virat Kohli, one of the most popular players of present day cricket. This season, Kohli scored a total of 741 runs for RCB in 15 matches at an impressive strike rate of 154.70 and 61.75. This was his second good year in his 17-year long IPL history, before this he had scored 973 runs in IPL-2016 which included four centuries.



In the IPL Mega Auction 2025, the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise will be the first to retain Virat Kohli without any hesitation.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="rajat-patidar">Rajat Patidar</h4>



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The second biggest name in the retention list could be that of right handed batsman Rajat Patidar. IPL-2024 proved to be a dream year for Rajat, he scored 395 runs in 15 matches with a strike rate of 177.13 and an average of 34. Patidar provided support to the team after Glenn Maxwell repeatedly failed in the middle order.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="mohammed-siraj">Mohammed Siraj</h4>



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Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj, who has been leading the bowling line-up of Royal Challengers Bangalore for a long time, will also be definitely retained by the RCB franchise in the team. In IPL 2022, the franchise invested Siraj in their team for INR 7 crores.



Mohammed Siraj's IPL-2024 was full of ups and downs. This season Siraj took 15 wickets in 14 matches with an economy of 9.19. Last season IPL-2023, Siraj had taken 19 wickets in 14 matches with an excellent economy of 7.52. The 30-year-old fast bowler is adept at taking wickets in the powerplay overs with his swing and also troubles the batsmen with his yorkers in the death overs.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="will-jacks">Will Jacks</h4>



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25-year-old England batting all-rounder Will Jacks, playing his first IPL game, did brilliantly, RCB purchased Jacks in their team for Rs 3.20 crore in the 2024 mini auction.



Will Jacks scored 230 runs in 8 matches in IPL-2024 at a blazing strike rate of 175.57 and an excellent average of 32.86, which also included a century. Against the Gujarat Titans, Jacks played an inning of 131 runs in just 41 balls with the help of 10 sixes.



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RCB To Retain THESE FOUR Players for IPL 2025 Prediction | Royal Challengers Bengaluru Retention List For Indian Premier League 2025

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ENG vs PAK 3rd T20I: The England skipper Jos Buttler is set to miss the ENG vs PAK 3rd T20I in Cardiff and has left the team on Monday, 27 May. Moeen Ali is likely to take the captaincy duties in the third of the four-match T20I series against Pakistan.



Jos Buttler has left the squad to be with his wife, who is expected to give birth to their child. Buttler is the skipper of England's National team but will miss the third and probably the fourth T20I against Pakistan and stay with for wife before the birth of their 3rd Child.



As reported by <a href="https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12173/13143949/jos-buttler-england-captain-to-miss-third-t20i-against-pakistan-in-cardiff-for-birth-of-third-child">SKY SPORTS</a>, Moeen Ali will take over the rank of Buttler for the 3rd T20I and might lead the side in the 4th T20I as well if Buttler doesn't make himself available. 



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Buttler led the English side in the Second T20I where the home team won the match by 23 runs and took the 1-0 lead in the series. He himself was the main architect of winning the opening match with such domination. He bagged 84 runs in 51 balls with a strike rate of 164.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Will Jacks To Open in Place of Buttler?</h3>



Sky Sports News?reporter James Cole said, "England have been planning for this eventuality, as much as you can plan for the birth of a child. He could return for the final T20I at The Oval at the end of this week. The captaincy, we believe, will go to Moeen Ali, who is the vice-captain." 



"In terms of opening the batting here, it could be Will Jacks. He's batting at No 3 at the moment, but he's opened the batting in a T20 before and is comfortable in that position," he added.



Buttler is not only the skipper of the side, but also plays an important role as the opening batter. Filling his shoes in the last two T20Is isn't going to be that easy for Moeen. However, Will Jacks also dropped some hints about his opening with Phil Salt in the upcoming matches. 



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Will Jacks said "I think we're both very comfortable. I and Phil have played a lot of cricket together - we've played franchise cricket together which definitely helps when we come to England. We understand each other's games very well and we're both that kind of free-flowing, top-order batters everyone has nowadays" 



We might also see Jofra Archer to be rested and Mark Wood to play in the 3rd T20I, as per the report on SKY SPORTS. 



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SOURCE- <a href="https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12173/13143949/jos-buttler-england-captain-to-miss-third-t20i-against-pakistan-in-cardiff-for-birth-of-third-child">SKY SPORTS NEWS</a>

ENG vs PAK: Jos Buttler To Miss the 3rd T20I Due To THIS reason, Moeen Likely To Take Charge

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IPL 2025: Over the years, the Indian Premier League has served as a common platform for players worldwide, allowing them to establish themselves in international franchise cricket after making their debut in the league. Many players, even before their commanding debut in international cricket, have been recognized in the IPL, and their stunning shows in the IPL have placed them into their national teams. The likes of players like Glenn Maxwell, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tristan_Stubbs">Tristan Stubbs</a>, and Sunil Narine have been among the world?s most recognized talents who have been hand-picked owing to their special performances in the different editions of the IPL. Alongside these overseas superstars, countless Indian talents have made their way into the Indian team from being placed in IPL teams, which include the likes of Indian genius all-rounder Hardik Pandya, current skipper Suryakumar Yadav, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, and the latest inclusions like Rinku Singh, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyan_Parag">Riyan Parag</a>, and Mayank Yadav. Hence, let's take a look at some of the most underrated players who can be included by the franchises, and they might make a revolution in their career. 



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><h2>Top 5 underrated players who can be crucial picks in IPL 2025 mega-auction </h2><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#marco-jansen">Marco Jansen</a></li><li class=""><a href="#glenn-phillips">Glenn Phillips </a></li><li class=""><a href="#will-jacks">Will Jacks </a></li><li class=""><a href="#noor-ahmed">Noor Ahmed</a></li><li class=""><a href="#sikander-raza">Sikander Raza</a></li></ul></nav></div>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="marco-jansen">Marco Jansen</h3>



The Protea all-rounder has not been included in recent times in the national side, since the Proteas are looking to load an entirely new setup since the T20 World Cup. He was last seen in the World Cup final against India. Jansen has previously starred for SRH, and not many teams have an all-rounder of his quality. Jansen can share the new ball and can also be a very effective run-scorer down the order who can also add quick runs while playing cameos. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="glenn-phillips">Glenn Phillips </h3>



Phillips has been New Zealand?s top-choice all-rounder option across all formats, as he surpassed the likes of Michael Bracewell as well as Mitchell Santner, not only in terms of runs scored but also the number of wickets he has starred for. Phillips is one of the most sound all-rounders who can be an asset in the IPL, as he can often be effective with his off-spin, while also being known as one of the most aggressive players on any team. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="will-jacks">Will Jacks </h3>



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English opener, Jack has been for long a considerable face for global franchises around the world. Will Jacks is often considered one of the finest top-order batters, with stunning roles played as an opener or a batsman among the top 3. Last time around, he was seen playing for the Royal Challengers and was not seen much sharing the ball; however, for England as well as other franchises in global leagues, he has proved himself effective with the ball. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="noor-ahmed">Noor Ahmed</h3>



Noor Ahmed, the Afghan rising spinner, often makes his place into the side after Mujeeb has been often turned down since his dismal show in the World Cup 2023. Noor has been an often-featured player for the Gujarat Titans. A spinner of Noor?s quality would be in high demand in the Indian subcontinent, as several teams would be in the hunt for a spinner of this much class. Franchises like Mumbai Indians, SRH, and Punjab Kings have faced serious trouble in the spin department. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="sikander-raza">Sikander Raza</h3>



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Zimbabwe all-rounder and current skipper of the national side should be the perfect example of an underrated player, as Raza has been the most special performer one can be across all white-ball formats. Raza is one of the finest middle-order batters, while he is also the best among off-spinners, and his quality as a bowler is undoubtedly profound. Previously picked by PBKS for a minor 50 lakh INR only, and still, he served to the best of his level while replacing the injured Liam Livingstone from the first half of the competition. This time around, his price might take a new level, owing to the brilliance he brings with him and the demand for an all-rounder for several teams. 



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5 underrated players who might be picked in the IPL 2025 mega-auction||

5 underrated players who might be picked in the IPL 2025 mega-auction

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is regarded as the best T20 league in the entire and whenever a season of IPL arrives, a lot of excitement and buzz is created among the fans as they get the chance to watch the best players compete with each other and play with each other in the same team. 
We all know the kind of destruction which the likes of Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers in RCB, Lasith Malinga, Rohit Sharma in MI and Dwayne Bravo, MS Dhoni and Ravinchandran Ashwin in CSK have created together by playing in the same team and this is the reason why the IPL is the richest and the moust sought out league in the entire world. 
When we talk about this tournament, we talk about teams like Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). But, whenever the term IPL is mentioned, the first name which comes on our mind, is Mumbai Indians (MI). 
The Mumbai based team are regarded as one of the the best teams to ever play in the history of the tournament and they are also the joint most successful team, having lifted the IPL trophy five times, a feat which has been matched by just the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for now.
Mumbai had a really good pre auction and an amazing Mega-Auction too. They retained their Indian core of Rohit Sharma, Captain Hardik Pandya, the best T20 bowler in the world Jasprit Bumrah, best T20 batter in the world Suryakumar Yadav and the next big thing in Indian Cricket Tilak Varma. These retentions just showed that the Mumbai based team mean business and they are here to dominate. 
Talking about the Mega-Auction, they purchased a total of 18 players in the auction and have set up a deadly 23-member squad ahead of IPL 2025. They made some really smart and strategic moves in the auction which have allowed them to build a strong, experienced and a really balanced squad. 
The kind of players which they have managed to purchase in the Mega-Auction feels like Mumbai have installed cheat codes in their squad like the ones we use in GTA games. It's really hard to find a weakness in their team and they would surely not settle for yet another trophy less season. Let's analyze their full IPL 2025 squad and their chances of lifting the IPL Trophy for a record 6th time. 
<h2>IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians (MI) squad analysis</h2>
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<div>When players like Suryakumar Yadav, a former #1 T20 International ranked player, Rohit Sharma, a T20 World Cup winning captain and Tilak Varma, a guy who is scoring centuries for fun in the International circuit are a part of your team, your batting unit is bound to be strong. Having a strong Indian Core is a luxury which only few IPL teams can afford and the Mumbai based team is one of them. </div>
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Naman Dhir is another young talent who proved himself last season with his big hitting abilities and his presence will further add more strength to the already strong Mumbai Indians batting. In the auction, the Ambanis managed to secure the services of swashbuckling England batter Will Jacks for a dirt cheap price tag of 5 crore Indian rupees and he's the one who scored a brilliant century for RCB last season and he will surely provide even more solidity to batting unit of MI. 
A strong batting unit like this will surely allow MI to post 200+ runs scores on the board for fun and bowling to them is going to be a nightmare for the rest of the IPL teams.
Solid Power Hitters
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Mumbai Indians (MI) is a franchise who loves to have strong power hitters in their squad and we all know the love story between MI and Kieron Pollard. While Pollard has retired and has entered the support staff of the franchise, MI haven't lost their love for strong power hitters and captain Hardik Pandya, wicketkeeper batsman Robin Minz and Ryan Rickelton will be playing those roles. 
While Rickelton might open the inning alongside Rohit, his power hitting abilities are unmatched and this makes him a special player and the Wankhede Crowd will absolutely love to catch his big hits in the stands. 
Captain Hardik Pandya needs no introduction and we all know what kind of an impact he has had for the franchise whenever he has played for them. While the last season was a tough one for him in maiden season as the captain of the team, Junior Pandya has redeemed himself by helping the Indian team lift the T20 World Cup trophy for the 2nd time and by doing this, he has also managed to rediscover his lost mojo. 
The skipper being in his well known destructive form is what the MI management would want from him and his captaincy skills are proven too, having helped the Gujarat Titans (GT) lift the trophy in their very first season in 2022. The 31-year-old would surely want to lift the IPL trophy once again and he would love to do that with the Mumbai Indians (MI) once again. 
Talking about Robin Minz, this guy hailing from Ranchi, Jharkhand, the hometown of the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a special player. Many media outlets and fans have named him as the 'Chris Gayle of Ranchi' and there's a reason behind that. He is a player who knows how to attack the ball from the word go and his T20 career strike rate of 181.1 is a proof of that. 
Minz's big hitting abilities will surely benefit the MI Franchise a lot as the ground of Wankhede is not that big and it's easy to play your shots freely there and the 22-year-old will surely love batting at the home ground of MI. The crowd will surely go bonkers seeing this youngster hit those big shots with perfection and precision. Alongside his batting skills, he is a capable wicketkeeper too and he will surely be donning those wicketkeeping gloves for the Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2025.
<h4>Outstanding bowling unit</h4>
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Elite Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah made his debut for the Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2013 and he has become an important part of the franchise since then. His presence in the bowling unit makes it strong automatically and the kind of form the seamer is in currently, MI would surely be unstoppable. 
But the thing which makes their team overpowered and it almost feels like they have applied GTA cheat codes here is that the Ambanis managed to secure the services of former CSK bowler Deepak Chahar and the legendary Kiwi seamer Trent Boult. 
The addition of these two players is a masterstroke and opposition batters are going to have a tough time handling this deadly BBC combo of MI. Deepak and Boult will be seen handling the new ball bowling duties for the team and this gives the luxury to captain Hardik Pandya to introduce Bumrah in the middle overs and let him do his dirty work. 
Boult is not a stranger to the franchise, having helped them lift the IPL trophy in 2020 and he will surely be more than happy to help the Hardik Pandya-led team lift the title for a record 6th time. He also has a knack of making hit opponents witness football scores in the first six overs and watching him do this to teams at the friendly conditions of the Wankhede would surely make the crowd go wild. 
Deepak Chahar on the other hand is going to prove to be the perfect bowling partner for Boult. Chahar is known for making the ball move in both directions and this ability of his came into the limelight when he made his debut for CSK in 2018 and guess what, Chennai won the IPL in that season too. The 32-year-old loves to bowl on decks which offer a lot of swing and he will surely love to make the ball talk on the Wankhede pitch. 
Coming to the spin department, this is a department which has haunted the Mumbai Indians (MI) since IPL 2022. Ever since the departure of Krunal Pandya, a big hole was left in the squad of MI and the team management struggled to fill up this hole. They tried many spinners but it didn't work our for them. 
But this time around though, things are looking different and really good for Mumbai. They managed to pick Santner, Allah Ghazanfar and Karn Sharma in the Mega-Auction and these spinners are looking really promising. 
Santner had a solid Test-Series versus India where he completely demolished the Indian batting unit with his variations and this will surely work to his advantage as he knows the Indian pitches quite well. While he has featured on a sporadic basis for the CSK in the IPL previously, this will surely change with the Mumbai based team this around as they will be relying on his skills and experience to help them lift the title for the 6th time. 
Allah Ghazanfar on the other hand, is a young mystery spinner who is wrecking havoc. He is just 18-years-old and has already made his One-Day International debut, dismissing 21 batters in 11 contests. Not only this, he has also picked up 29 scalps in 16 T20 games which proves how talented the Afghanistan spinner is. The future is looking really bright for the youngster and under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, he will surely be seen wrecking havoc with the ball. 
Talking about Karn Sharma, this guy needs no introduction, we all know him as the trophy magnet in the IPL. He has lifted the IPL trophy at least once with each franchise he has represented in the tournament's history, except RCB. He played for RCB last season but even his trophy magent magic wasn't enough to help the franchise lift their maiden IPL Trophy XD. 
While he's 38-years-old already, you won't expect him to start over Ghazanfar or Santner but his experience will surely prove to be helpful for the franchise. 
<h2>IPL 2025: Will Mumbai Indians end their 4 year trophy drought? </h2>
By assembling a really strong and balanced squad, the Mumbai Indians (MI) are looking like a really strong and threatening team. Teams will hate batting &amp; bowling versus the Hardin Pandya-led team and even in away games, they can field a suitable 11 which will give them a solid chance of winning the matches. All in all, it surely looks like the Mumbai Indians (MI) will be lifting the IPL Trophy for a record 6th time.
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The duo of Rohit and Hardik will play an important role in helping MI win their 6th IPL Trophy

The Mumbai Indians (MI) haven't won the IPL since 2020 and they would be desperate to end their trophy less drought in the 2025 edition of the tournament

IPL 2025: Will the Mumbai Indians lift the Trophy in IPL 2025? Will their 4 year trophy drought end finally?

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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.