<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/icc-wtc/" rel="nofollow">World Test Championship&nbsp;(2023-25)</a> Points Table Latest Updated After ENG vs AUS 2nd Test:&nbsp;Australia defeated England in the 2nd Test at Lord's Cricket Ground by 43 runs, leading the Series by 2-0. <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Australia" rel="nofollow">Australia </a>is at the top position in the World Test Championship 2023-25 Points Table with 22 points, whereas England had -2 points and is present in the last position.



ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 is the 3rd edition of this tournament, which started from Ashes 2023. Australia won the last WTC Cycle 2021-23 against India by 209 runs in the Finals at Oval Cricket Ground.



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=England" rel="nofollow">England </a>and Australia are playing the Ashes 2023 in England, In Which both teams will play five matches. Australia won two matches, whereas England has yet to win a match.



Still, Three matches are remaining, and they can win the Series, but if they lose the Series by 5-0, then It will be difficult for England to qualify for the Finals, whereas the Chances of Australia will become so high.



The Player of the Match in the 2nd Test between England and Australia was Steve Smith, Who scored 110 and 34 runs, respectively, in both innings.&nbsp;



After winning this POTM Award, Steve Smith joined Joe Root at the top of the most play of match award list; both had won 13 POTM awards, the highest among the active cricketers in test cricket.



Australian Star Bowler Nathan Lyon is ruled out of the ashes in 2023 due to a calf injury, and Todd Murphy is expected to replace him in the Playing11. Lyon's 101-match streak of Playing continuous test matches comes to an end.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 Points Table:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Position</td><td>Team</td><td>Matches</td><td>Won</td><td>Lost</td><td>Drawn</td><td>Points</td><td>PCT(%)</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Australia</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>22</td><td>91.67</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Bangladesh</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>West Indies</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>India</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Pakistan</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>South Africa</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>England</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>-2</td><td>-8.33</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>







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ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 Points Table [July 3] Latest Updated After ENG vs AUS 2nd Test 2023

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ENG vs AUS: The fourth Test match of 2023 between England and Australia was drawn due to rain. The Australian team and their fans will be very happy with this result because the England team had almost won this test match. Here we bought to you ICC WTC Points Table Updated After ENG vs AUS 4th Test of the Ashes 2023.



The fourth match of The Ashes 2023 was played at the Emirates Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester. Batting first after winning the toss, the England team, again playing their attacking game, scored 593 runs in the first innings. Opener batsman Zak Crawley played an inning of 189 runs in 183 balls with the help of 21 fours and 3 sixes. Apart from him, Moeen Ali scored 54 runs in 82 balls with the help of seven fours, Joe Root scored 84 runs in 95 balls with the help of eight fours and a six, while wicketkeeper batsman Johnny Bairstow missed his century by just one run. He played an unbeaten inning of 99 runs in 81 balls with the help of ten fours and four sixes.



Chasing England's first Inning total of 593 runs, the Australian team got all out for 317 runs in just 90.2 overs in the first innings. England's right arm fast bowler Chris Woakes took 5 wickets. The Australian team playing follow-on had lost 5 wickets for 214 runs in the second innings as well. But the game could not be completed due to rain, due to which the fourth Test match was a draw.



Down below you will get, ICC WTC Points Table Updated After ENG vs AUS 4th Test of the Ashes 2023.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC WTC Points Table Updated After ENG vs AUS 4th Test of the Ashes 2023</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>Teams</th><th>M</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>D/NR</th><th>P</th><th>PCT %</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>India</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0/0</td><td>12</td><td>100</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Pakistan</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0/0</td><td>12</td><td>100</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Australia</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1/0</td><td>26</td><td>61.11</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>England</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>1/0</td><td>14</td><td>27.78</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0/0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>West Indies</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0/0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">WTC 2023 Points Table System</h2>



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<li>Win per Match Will get 12 Points and 100 PCT</li>



<li>If match is tied, then in this condition each team got six Points and 50 PCT</li>
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ICC WTC Points Table Updated After ENG vs AUS 4th Test of the Ashes 2023| ICC World Test Championship 2023-25

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ICC World Test Championship 2023-25: England defeated Australia by 49 runs in the last match of the five-match Test series of The Ashes 2023 played between England and Australia. Like the cess four match, this match was exciting. Here we are, bringing to you ICC WTC Points Table Updated after England vs Australia 5th Test, Ashes 2023



In the final match of The Ashes 2023, Australian captain Pat Cummins won the toss and invited England to bat first. Batting first, the England team could score only 283 runs, while the Australian team scored 295 runs in the first innings and took a lead of 12 runs. In the second innings, England made a comeback scoring 395 runs. Chasing the target, the Australian team was all out for 334 runs in the second innings. 



Chris Woakes bowled brilliantly for England in the second innings. He took four important wickets for 50 runs in a total of 19 overs. Woakes dismissed both Australian opener David Warner and Usman Khawaja. There was a 140-run partnership between both the batsmen. Apart from this, he took the wicket of Steve Smith who was batting on 54 runs. The last wicket of the same Australian innings was taken by Stuart Broad who is playing his last match. Broad bowled a total of 20.4 overs in which he took two wickets. As the end of Ashes 2023, 37 year old England fast bowler Stuart Broad also ends his cricket career. The entire cricket world is shocked and saddened by his sudden retirement decision.



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The Ashes 2023 was held in England. The Australian team was leading 2-0 in the series after winning the first two Test matches. It seemed to all cricket experts and fans that this year the Kangaroo team would beat England 5?0, but then the England team returned and won the third Test match by three wickets. While the fourth Test match played at Manchester's Old Trafford Stadium was a draw due to rain. England had almost won this match too. In the same fifth and last Test match, England defeated Australia by 49 runs to end the series at 2-2.



Down below is the ICC WTC Points Table Updated after England vs Australia 5th Test, Ashes 2023 | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC WTC Points Table Updated</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Pos</th><th>Team</th><th>Matches</th><th>Won</th><th>Lost</th><th>Drawn</th><th>NR</th><th>Points</th><th>PCT</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Pakistan</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>24</td><td>100.0</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>India</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>16</td><td>66.67</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Australia</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>26</td><td>54.17</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>England</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>14</td><td>29.17</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>West Indies</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>16.67</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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ICC WTC Points Table Updated after England vs Australia 5th Test, Ashes 2023 | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25

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India vs South Africa: India and South Africa are locking horns against each other in the first test match, which is being held at the Super-Sport Park in Centurion. South Africa won the toss and asked the Indian team to bat first. Prasidh Krishna makes his test debut in the first test against the Proteas. The seamer was really good in the 4-day match against South Africa-A, finishing with figures of 5-43.



The visitors have chosen Ravi Ashwin as the lone spinner for the first game, and at the toss, Captain Rohit Sharma revealed why Ravindra Jadeja is not playing in this match. "Ashwin is playing instead of Jadeja. He had a back-neck spasm in the morning, so Jaddu was not available for selection. Prasidh is making his test debut today. Bumrah, Shardul, and Siraj are the 3 seamers alongside Prasidh?.



Proteas Skipper Temba Bavuma, who is making his comeback to the team after the loss in the semi-finals of the ODI World Cup against Australia, won the toss and chose to field in order to take advantage of the overcast conditions and the moisture that is in the wicket. Seamer Nandre Burger and batsman David Bedingham are making their test debuts against India in the first test match.



South Africa is the only country where The Men in Blue have failed to win a single test series, and it is a big opportunity for Rohit Sharma and his men to rewrite history by becoming the first Indian side to win a test series against the Proteas on South African soil.



India have won 1 game and drawn 1 against the Windies so far in the current 2023?25 WTC cycle, and the Men in Blue are currently at the top of the WTC table with a points percentage of 66.67%. A win against the Proteas will help India solidify their number one position in the points table.



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India: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, and Mohammed Siraj.



South Africa: Temba Bavuma (C), Aiden Markram, Dean Elgar, Tony De Zorzi, Keegan Petersen, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (WK), Gerald Coetzee, Marco Jansen, Nandre Burger and Kagiso Rabada.



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India vs South Africa: Why is Ravindra Jadeja not playing in the first Test match against South Africa?

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Team India have had a hard time in the last few months. Especially in test cricket, where they were clear swept for the first time at home and then went on to lose the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as well. The poor form of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli was also one of the reasons behind India's poor show.
This has raised questions over the test futures for both Virat and Rohit. Though India don't have any red-ball games until June, that is why a number of former cricketers and cricket pundits have asked these two Indian stalwarts to go and participate in the domestic circuit to get back to their best form.
Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri, who was part of India's BGT trophy win in 2018 and 2021, urged these stars to participate in domestic cricket to regain their form. Irfan Pathan and Sunil Gavaskar also shared their opinions and asked every Indian international star to feature in domestic cricket.
Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir also made a statement during the Sydney press conference about the importance of domestic cricket. Does playing at the domestic level help to regain form? But have you ever thought about when was the last time Rohit or Virat played in domestic cricket?
<h2>When was the last time Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma played domestic cricket?</h2>
Virat Kohli played ten tests in 2024 and scored 417 runs at an average of 24.52, which is half of his career average. His first test of 2025 saw him scoring 17 and 6 in two innings at the SCG. So, Virat is clearly struggling to manage the requirements of test cricket. But do you know it has been over a decade since he has played a domestic game?
The last domestic match for Virat Kohli was back in 2012 for his state team, Delhi. He played a Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh in Ghaziabad and scored 14 and 43 across two innings of that game. This was the end of his domestic red-ball career. Since then, he has not returned to Delhi again at the FC level.
If we look at Rohit Sharma, it has been over nine years now. The Test captain featured in his last domestic game back in 2016. It was during a Duleep Trophy match when he played for India Blue. He used to bat in the middle order back then and batted at No. 4 and 3 in two innings, scoring 30 and 32, respectively.
It has been a long time since these two batted at the domestic level. Though playing at the domestic level won't guarantee you gaining the form back, it can certainly help when you spend more time on the crease. Will we see Virat and Rohit playing domestic cricket? It is something that totally depends on both of them.
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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are struggling with their form. Hence, many former cricketers have advised them to play domestic cricket.

When was the last time Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma played first-class cricket at the domestic level?

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ICC Men's Test Team Rankings: After a series of what we would say was a disaster for Team India in Australia and for Team Pakistan in South Africa, the International Cricket Council has come up with the latest updated ICC Men's Test Team Rankings where India slipped past South Africa. 
Two big teams from Asia toured two different countries in December.  The positive of the Pakistan Tour of South Africa was that they are the only nation to whitewash South Africa in the ODI format in South Africa. The end result of the test series is disappointing for both nations as they failed to deliver the best. Let's take a look at both tours in brief.
<h2>Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25</h2>
India’s struggles in Test cricket continued as they suffered a crushing 3-1 defeat against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. This marked the second consecutive Test series loss for the team, adding to the earlier 3-0 drubbing against New Zealand at home. Despite starting the series with high hopes, Rohit Sharma’s leadership failed to inspire consistency, allowing Australia to dominate and reclaim the trophy after a decade.
The series began on a promising note for India with a commanding 295-run victory in Perth, led by stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah. However, that early success turned out to be the only bright spot in an otherwise disappointing campaign.
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Australia roared back with a 10-wicket triumph in Adelaide, while the rain-affected draw in Brisbane did little to shift the momentum. The Boxing Day Test in Melbourne saw Australia crush India by 184 runs, leaving the visitors on the back foot heading into the series finale.
India entered the decisive fifth Test in Sydney needing a win to salvage the series and avoid their first defeat to Australia since 2014-15. Unfortunately, their performance faltered once again, and the hosts sealed a comfortable six-wicket victory. With this win, Australia not only secured the series 3-1 but also ended India’s recent dominance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, delivering a strong statement in world cricket.
<h2>Pakistan Tour of South Africa 2024/25</h2>
South Africa clinched a 2-0 series win against Pakistan, securing their place in the World Test Championship final. The first Test at SuperSport Park was a nail-biting affair, with South Africa chasing 148 and narrowly winning by two wickets after a dramatic collapse, thanks to their lower-order resilience. Pakistan’s bowlers fought hard but couldn’t break South Africa’s eight-match losing streak in the country.
The second Test in Cape Town saw South Africa dominate with a 10-wicket victory. The proteas, batting first put up 600+ runs on the board, already winning the pressure game. Despite following on, Pakistan put up a spirited fight with a strong second-innings total of 478. However, South Africa's bowlers limited the target to just 58, which the hosts chased with ease, sealing the series in just four days.
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This series highlighted South Africa’s consistency and ability to deliver under pressure. Their strong bowling attack and solid team performance throughout ensured they remained unbeaten in the 2024/25 season. With this victory, South Africa carries significant momentum heading into the WTC final at Lord’s.
After these two series, here is the ICC Men's Test Team Rankings updated recently:
<h2>ICC Men's Test Team Rankings</h2>
India were leading the ICC Test Team Rankings a couple of months back in the time. The home series loss against New Zealand put them in a 121 rating and India slipped to the second spot. The Australia tour was also disappointing for the Indian team as they lost 3 matches which further damaged their rating and India are now ranked third with a 109 rating.
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95" style="width: 21.7722%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">27</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96" style="width: 12.6582%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2237</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.64" style="width: 17.2152%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">83</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=81.49" style="width: 10.6329%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">08</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.77" style="width: 37.7215%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">WEST INDIES</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93" style="width: 21.7722%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">29</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.71" style="width: 12.6582%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2184</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.86" style="width: 17.2152%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">75</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=77.44" style="width: 10.6329%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">09</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.72" style="width: 37.7215%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">BANGLADESH</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92" style="width: 21.7722%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">29</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.47" style="width: 12.6582%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">1884</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.9" style="width: 17.2152%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">65</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=89.56" style="width: 10.6329%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">10</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=64.23" style="width: 37.7215%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">IRELAND</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.56" style="width: 21.7722%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">5</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91" style="width: 12.6582%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">131</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91" style="width: 17.2152%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">26</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=84.32" style="width: 10.6329%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">11</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=56.91" style="width: 37.7215%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">AFGHANISTAN</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.87" style="width: 21.7722%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">6</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.89" style="width: 12.6582%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">112</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91" style="width: 17.2152%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">19</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=72.44" style="width: 10.6329%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">12</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.09" style="width: 37.7215%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">ZIMBABWE</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92" style="width: 21.7722%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">6</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.31" style="width: 12.6582%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">0</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.18" style="width: 17.2152%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">0</td>
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India dropped to third in the ICC Test Rankings after series losses against New Zealand and Australia. South Africa’s dominant 2-0 win over Pakistan secured their spot in the World Test Championship final.

India’s Test struggles continue as South Africa overtakes them in rankings following dominant performances against Pakistan and Australia.

ICC Men's Test Team Rankings Latest Updated After BGT 2024/25 and SA vs PAK Test Series

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), as per the reports in News 18, has finalised the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The governing body soon will be making the official announcement as the deadline for the squad announcement is around the corner. 
As per the reports, it is learned that Rohit Sharma will be captaining the India team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The senior batter will be opening the innings for the team in the tournament along with Shubman Gill, who of late has been India's best batter in the ODIs. 
Along with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal will be the third opener for the Indian team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The left-hander is yet to make his debut for the team in the ODIs, but having been extremely successful in Tests and T20Is, he is likely to ace this format. 
The middle-order batters for India will see Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer. The duo were the backbone of the team in the ICC World Cup 2023 and were one of the main reasons behind the team reaching the final. They would be keen to emulate the same this time around as well and help a team win. 
India will be entering the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with two keepers in the team. KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant will be performing the role for the team in the tournament. The two will be fighting for a place in the XI and it remains to be seen who among them will make it. 
The likes of Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel will be the three all-rounders in the Indian side for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Along with Jadeja and Axar, Kuldeep Yadav will be the third spinner in the team for the tournament. 
India also be going with four seamers in the team for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Jasprit Bumrah will be leading the attack, while Mohammed Shami will be making a comeback after injury. Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh will be the other two seamers in the team. 
<h2>India squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 </h2>
Here's the India squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, (wk), Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh 
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/mohammed-shami-to-miss-the-icc-champions-trophy-2025-pacer-provides-a-massive-fitness-update-/">Mohammed Shami to miss the ICC Champions Trophy 2025? Pacer provides a massive fitness update</a>

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), as per the reports in News 18, has finalised the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

India's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 finalised

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The Indian Cricket Team suffered a humiliating 1-3 series defeat in the five-match 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy versus the Aussies and this defeat has made them suffer a huge loss. Not only did this series defeat cost the Rohit Sharma-led team the chance to qualify for the WTC Final, it also led them dropping down to the third position in the recently updated ICC Test-Team Rankings. The Men in Blue had qualified for two successive WTC Finals in 2021 &amp; 2023 but Rohit Sharma &amp; CO failed to qualify this time around, suffering embarrassing defeats versus New Zealand (NZ) &amp; Australia (AUS) in the bilateral Test-Series. 
<h2>Australia lead the ICC Test-Team Rankings </h2>
Talking about the Test Team Rankings, the Mighty Australians are sitting at the pole position with 126 rating points next to their name. On the other hand, after defeating the Shan Masood-led Pakistan in the two-match Test-Series, the South Africans have secured the second spot of the rankings with 112 rating points to their name. 
The Indian Team are sitting at the third position with 109 rating points after having a poor WTC Test-Cycle. Let us tell you that South Africa (RSA) and Australia (AUS) have successfully qualified for the 2023-25 WTC Final which will be taking place at the iconic Lord's Cricket Stadium and this fascinating contest will be played in June of this year.
Before competing in the two-match Test-Series versus the Shaheens, the Temba Bavuma-led South Africa were at the third position in the Test Team Rankings. But, Team India's 1-3 defeat versus the Kangaroos and then their easy 2-0 win over the Green Shirts helped them to snatch the 2nd spot of the rankings away from the Indian Team. 
Talking about other teams, the fifth spot of the rankings is occupied by England (ENG) who have 106 Rating Points to their name and New Zealand (NZ) and the others are quite far away from the top-5 ranks. Fierce-Rivals of India, Pakistan are at the seventh position. 
<h2>Team India have failed to qualify for the WTC Final for the very 1st time</h2>
When the first even World Test Championship (WTC) final was played in 2021, Team India had locked horns versus the Kane Williamson-led New Zealand (NZ). However, much to dismay of the Indian fans, the Virat Kohli-led team had to face an embarrassing defeat as the Kiwis secured a comfortable eight-wicket win and lifted the WTC Test-Mace for the very first time. 
The Men in Blue then qualified for then qualified for yet another WTC Final in 2023 where they faced the Mighty Aussies but even in that game, they had to suffer a defeat as the Pat Cummins-led team won by a margin of 209 runs. This time around, it's going to be the first time ever in the history of the competition that a Final will be played without the participation of the Indian Team.
<h2>Updated ICC Test-Team Rankings</h2>
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<th class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">Matches</th>
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<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">Australia</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">36</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">4531</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">126</td>
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<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">2</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">India</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">39</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">4248</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">109</td>
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<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">3</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">South Africa</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">27</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">2932</td>
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<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">4</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">England</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">46</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">4815</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">105</td>
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<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">5</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">New Zealand</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">33</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">3216</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">97</td>
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<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">6</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">Sri Lanka</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">25</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">2271</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">91</td>
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<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">7</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">Pakistan</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">27</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">2225</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">82</td>
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<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">8</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">West Indies</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">29</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">2184</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">75</td>
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<tr class="">
<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">9</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">Bangladesh</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">29</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">1884</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">65</td>
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<tr class="">
<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">10</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">Ireland</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">5</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">131</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">26</td>
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<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">11</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">Afghanistan</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">6</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">112</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">19</td>
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<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 20%;">12</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-flex ds-items-center ds-gap-1" style="width: 28.1356%;">Zimbabwe</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 20.339%;">6</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.5932%;">0</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 15.9322%;">0</td>
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The ICC has released it's latest updated Test Team Rankings and Team India has suffered a setback following their defeat in the BGT series. South Africa have made an advancement in the rankings

ICC Test Rankings: India face a setback in the rankings after the defeat in BGT, Australia & South Africa make advancements

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India fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been giving his best to return to cricket. The pacer has faced a lot of setbacks, and there is now massive speculation if he will be fit for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will be played in February-March this year. 
Mohammed Shami, who faced an ankle injury during the ICC World Cup 2023, missed a lot of cricketing action including the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 as well as the T20 World Cup 2024. However, after completing the rehab, the fast bowler finally made his comeback in domestic cricket. 
Mohammed Shami played for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25. He featured in one game and looked in a great rhythm. With the way he bowled, it was also certain that he would play a part for India at some stage in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. But that wasn't meant to as the NCA wasn't convinced with his fitness. 
Mohammed Shami then featured in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 for Bengal and made a solid impact for the Team in the white-ball tournament as well. The fast bowler was reportedly fit to play the last two games of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. But he faced another setback. 
Mohammed Shami had swelling in their knees, and it made BCCI release the official statement about the pacer. They revealed the fresh injury, saying that the fast bowler will be missing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, the medical team will monitor his progress, and he will be working at the National Cricket Academy. 
However now, Mohammed Shami has provided a fitness update about himself. The fast bowler returned to the nets and was seen bowling at full throttle. The pacer posted a video about himself in which he was seen bowling in the nets at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. 
Mohammed Shami looked in fine rhythm as he was seen bowling with accurate accuracy. The pacer hit the stumps on target and it gives a clear indication that he might be fit for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The BCCI reportedly is monitoring him, and there are high chances that he might play the tournament. 
Do Read:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2025-predicted-rcb-playing-xi-and-top-3-combos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> IPL 2025: Predicted RCB Playing XI and Top 3 Combos</a>
<h2>Watch: Mohammed Shami returns to action, bowls in full throttle in nets</h2>

India fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been giving his best to return to cricket.