Ind vs Aus 4th test on Green Top? What's on Rohit's mind for World Test Championship 2021-23: India captain Rohit Sharma made a suggestion before his team's third Border Gavaskar Trophy Test match against Australia that if they win the series 3-0 and secure a seat in the WTC final match, they might ask for a green surface for the fourth and final Test in Ahmedabad so they can prepare on it for England's pace-friendly conditions.



India have beaten Australia in Australia and also beaten Australia in India. India currently is leading the series 2-0 with all the dominance of their spinners in the two Test matches played in Nagpur and Delhi. The third test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia will begin on March 1 at Indore's Holkar Cricket Stadium. 



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Australia is currently leading the ICC WTC standing followed by India and both of them are the favorites to meet in the World Test Championship final which is slated to be held in June this year at the Oval, England.



In both of the first two test matches this year, India preferred low bounce, spin-aiding surfaces, although, in the past, India has built seamer-friendly home pitches in an effort to win significant away series. In terms of preparation for their tour to South Africa, they faced Sri Lanka at home in Kolkata's Eden Gardens on a green, pacer-friendly track during the 2017?18 season. The strategy worked well because seamers took 32 of the competition's 35 wickets.



<h2>Rohit Sharma Hints At Using Green Pitch In 4th Test Ind vs Aus</h2>



Indian captain Rohit Sharma indicated that if his team wins in Indore, they might follow suit and plan a WTC final practice match on the pace-friendly surface in Ahmedabad. He added that since Shardul Thakur, India's go-to all-rounder for pace-bowling in foreign conditions, is not included in the squad for the series and hasn't played competitive cricket in over a month, selection might potentially be difficult. During the break between the second and third Tests, Rohit went to Shardul's wedding.



Rohit spoke to ESPNcricinfo and stated, "It will be a great achievement for us [to reach the WTC final], but we know that we need to cross that final hurdle, and for that, we need to win the next game as well, so the focus is on this Test, how we can win this game, and not look too far ahead, because after this game we have got one more Test match to be played, and then after that, there are two months of IPL."



When Rohit was asked if a green surface could be dished up in Ahmedabad, home to the world's biggest cricket stadium, he replied "There is definitely a possibility of that. We have already spoken about it. We need to get the guys ready for it as well. The important one is Shardul Thakur because he comes into that plan for us."



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"I do not know how ready he is, knowing that he just got married. We do not know how many overs he has bowled. But yeah, that thought process is definitely there. If we do what we do here and we get the result we want, we might think of doing something different in Ahmedabad for sure," he added.



"There is a lot of time to think about the final, but right now it is very important for us to focus on this one and see how we can turn it around and win this game as well because in the last game, we were put under pressure for sure, we can expect the same here as well, so we need to be ready for that," the Indian skipper said.



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Ind vs Aus 4th test on Green Top? What's on Rohit's mind for World Test Championship 2021-23 | Ind vs Aus 4th test

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ICC WTC Final Qualification Scenario: With a convincing 9-wicket victory against India on 3rd March, Australia cut off the fear of losing the WTC final ticket and became the first finalist of the ICC WTC 2021-23 cycle. Whereas India, on the other hand, with the loss handed by Australians, have only one chance left to steel their clash against Australia in the WTC final. Here, we discuss the qualification scenario for India and Sri Lanka for the final of the World Test Championship 2021-23.



Australia won the match in Indore by nine wickets, handing Team India their first defeat in a Test at home since 2021. Australia qualified for the finals, which is set to be held at The Oval in June (7 June to 11 June) 2023, with just their second Test victory in India since 2004. 



The No. 1 ranked team has a winning percentage of 68.52 and has only dropped three games over the entire cycle. Their percentage of 65 will be enough for them to be in the top two even if they lose the fourth Test.



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<h2>How can India qualify for the 2021-23 WTC final?</h2>



After collecting 123 points in 17 Tests (10 wins and 2 draws), India's Win% is 60.29. India has dropped a few points throughout this cycle as a result of its slow overrate. If India wins the last Test, their PCT (Win %) will increase to 62.5 with 135 points compared to the full 216 that are available (18 Tests). They will then maintain their second place and advance to the final round.



If India lose, their PCT will fall to 56.94, and they will then have to rely on the outcome of Sri Lanka's away series against New Zealand.



India's PCT will fall to 58.79 in the case of a draw, and even then, they will have to patiently await the result of the Sri Lanka-New Zealand series. Similar results will occur in a tie, with India's PCT being 59.72



<h2>How can Sri Lanka qualify for the 2021-23 WTC final?</h2>



The sole chance Sri Lanka has of making it to the last qualifying round depends on a 2-0 victory in New Zealand, one of the most difficult away games for teams from the subcontinent. The current PCT for Sri Lanka is 53.33, with 64 points out of a possible 120. (10 Tests).



If Sri Lanka wins the series 2-0 and India loses, ties, or draws the fourth Test against Australia, their PCT will be 61.11 with 88 points out of a possible 144 points on the line, and they can then qualify for the final of WTC.



So even if Sri Lanka loses the last Test, they will still have a lower maximum PCT (55.55) than India (56.94) if they draw even one game and win by a single goal.



<h2>ICC WTC Points Table</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>PCT (%)</th><th>PTS</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>D</th><th>SER</th><th>PEN</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>68.52</td><td>148</td><td>11</td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>6</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>INDIA</td><td>60.29</td><td>123</td><td>10</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>6</td><td>-5</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>SRI LANKA</td><td>53.33</td><td>64</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>5</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td>52.38</td><td>88</td><td>7</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>6</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>46.97</td><td>124</td><td>10</td><td>8</td><td>4</td><td>6</td><td>-12</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>PAKISTAN</td><td>38.1</td><td>64</td><td>4</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>6</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>WEST INDIES</td><td>37.5</td><td>54</td><td>4</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>6</td><td>-2</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>NEW ZEALAND</td><td>27.27</td><td>36</td><td>2</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>5</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>BANGLADESH</td><td>11.11</td><td>16</td><td>1</td><td>10</td><td>1</td><td>6</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">ICC WTC Final Road</figcaption></figure>



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ICC WTC Final Qualification Scenario! Know, how can India qualify for the 2021-23 WTC final.

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Shreyas Iyer ruled out of IPL 2023 and WTC final: Star Indian batter Shreyas Iyer is set to miss the entirety of the 2023 World Test Championship (WTC) final and the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023season owing to a back injury, which is a major setback for both the Indian Cricket Team and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).



According to rumors, Iyer has decided to have surgery for his back injury and will be out of action for three months. Iyer has had a back injury for a considerable amount of time. Prior to being forced to withdraw from the last Test match against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, he missed a limited-overs tournament in December of last year against Bangladesh due to injury. He was then excluded from the three-match ODI series against the Steve Smith-led team at home.



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After consulting with medical professionals, Iyer was subsequently eliminated from the first half of the IPL. Even though the Knight Riders had anticipated he would be back for the second half of the season, it has come to light that he is not being allowed to train at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore, where he is undergoing rehabilitation under the supervision of the BCCI's medical team.



Meanwhile, KKR has named Nitish Rana as the new skipper in Shreyas Iyer's place, and the squad will be trying to capitalize on home conditions when they face Royal Challengers Bangalore in their next IPL 2023 encounter on Thursday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. In a previous match last week in Mohali that was interrupted due to weather, KKR lost to Punjab Kings by a margin of seven runs by the DLS method.



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India and Australia will face off in the 2023 World Tennis Championship final on June 7 at London's iconic Kia Oval. Shreyas Iyer was a core part of India's batting lineup, particularly when Rishabh Pant wasn't available. His absence will be a major setback for the Rohit Sharma-led team. The squad will also be missing Jasprit Bumrah in addition to Pant and Iyer.



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Breaking: Shreyas Iyer ruled out of IPL 2023 and WTC final

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The English Red-Ball Captain Ben Stokes is all fired up for the upcoming Australia tour of England, popularly known as the Ashes. The Batting All-Rounder is down to lay the game plan for the upcoming Test Tour. Ashes are one of the biggest cricket rivalries and have fans even from overseas.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="the-ashes-details">The Ashes Details</h2>



<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Stokes">Stokes </a>wants to add the threat of pace to this fiery rivalry to make the English win. England won 10 of 12 Test Matches when Australia visited England. The Ashes are scheduled from 16th June to 31st July 2023. The series is said to kickstart the World Test Championship (2023-2025). Australia is the defending champions of the series as they sealed a clean victory of 4-0 in the Ashes 2021-22.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ben-stokes-game-plan">Ben Stoke's Game Plan</h2>



Stokes is looking forward to having a game plan in mind months before the series begins. He was quoted, ?I think I know what the starting XI is going to be, there or thereabouts,?. This statement indicates that the Playing XI for the Test Series has already been decided, and the players are already a part of the Captain?s plan.



Ben also claimed that the English team has already made arrangements with the ground staff regarding the type of pitches and wickets they wish to have. Ben states that he and the team management wants flat and fast wickets.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="jofra-archer">Jofra Archer </h2>



Ben Stokes is looking to add more pacers to the squad, and Jofra Archer seems fit to add a crucial role for his home team. The Fast-pace bowler has kept himself away from cricket lately due to a series of injuries. He could manage to play only one match for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League as his injuries still concern the team management.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="james-anderson-and-stuart-broad">James Anderson and Stuart Broad</h2>



James Anderson and Stuart Broad have also caused a lot of damage to the Australian batting line-up during the Ashes. Hence, they are expected to be back in the team, following Ben?s desire for pacers in the team squad. ?Jimmy and Broad had been so protective over their economy rates, but now they have seen a different side to it,? Stokes said



Stokes has faced a setback as he injured his left knee post the practice session with Chennai Super Kings, and despite the bummer, he strives to get back to the field for the IPL and his home team.

ICC WTC 2023: Ben Stokes Gearing For The Upcoming Ashes, Wants Fast Flat Wickets

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The Broadcast of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has just released its team squad ahead of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2023. The final match will be played against Australia at The Oval, London, from 7th ? 11th June 2023.



Australia finished as the number 1 team on the Points table of the WTC. Australia played 19 Games, won 11, lost three and ended five matches in a draw. With 152 points on the table and a percentage of 66.67, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/wtc-final-australia-announced-strong-17-men-squad-for-wtc-final-australias-wtc-final-squad/" data-type="post" data-id="109527">Australia </a>made their way to the WTC Finals.



While India had its journey to make it to the WTC Final for the second time, qualifications for the finals had two possibilities of making it to the finals. The first was to defeat Australia 2-1 in the Border Gavaskar Trophy, and the second depended on the Former WTC Winners, New Zealand. Had Sri Lanka made a clean sweep of New Zealand in their home, India?s chances of qualification would have been caught in trouble.



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India successfully defeated Australia 2-1 in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Border%E2%80%93Gavaskar_Trophy">Border Gavaskar Trophy</a> and defended their title. The Indian Team made it to the second spot of the World Test Championship Points Table with 10 wins. They played 18 matches and finished with 127 Points and a percentage of 58.8. Indian Team has recently announced their 15-Man Squad for the World Test Championship Final 2023.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="indian-teams-squad-for-wtc-final">Indian Team's Squad for WTC Final</h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="indias-squad-analysis">India's Squad Analysis </h2>



Rohit Sharma will lead the Indian Team for the final encounter with Australia. Considering the Swinging Conditions of The Oval?s pitch, BCCI has shown confidence in their experienced players Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara. With the brilliant experience of Virat Kohli, the team has declared a strong side.



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The Indian Team has been the talk of the town for their injured players. The Team Squad will miss the brilliance of Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer for the WTC Final. BCCI selected Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav and Mohd. Shami troubled the Australian batsman with their Fast-Pace Swing Bowling. The Spinning All-Rounders Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel can make a significant difference with their bat and ball.



Here is the Indian Test Squad for WTC Final Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KL Rahul, KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat.

ICC WTC 2023: India Declares A Strong Squad Ahead of WTC Final

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WTC Final: We are left with just two weeks for one of the most-awaited matches of the year, the World Test Championship Final 2023. After two months of Indian Premier League (IPL) action, Indian players will travel to England for the 2023 ICC WTC Finals clash against Australia.



India and Australia will be playing in a Test match at a neutral venue for the very first time in the history of Test Cricket. India and Australia have met 106 times in Test Matches in the past. Australia have won 44 times, compared to India's 32 victories. In contrast, Australia have won six times and India have won eight times in the last ten years.



Both teams have officially declared their squads for the 2023 WTC Final. India picked a 15-men squad, and these players will make up the final playing 11. Australia have chosen 17 players for the main event, but only 15 of them will go to England.



Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer are some top players missing from the team. India will definitely miss the services of Rishabh Pant most importantly as he provides strong stability and an attacking mindset in batting and world-class wicketkeeping for the team.



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India have named their 15-member squad for the event and this post will cover India's Strongest Predicted Playing 11 for World Test Championship Final 2021-23.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Team India Squad for WTC Final 2023</h2>



Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat, Ishan Kishan, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat Standby players: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suryakumar Yadav, Mukesh Kumar.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">India's Strongest Predicted Playing 11 for WTC Final</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Batting</h3>



1- Rohit Sharma



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 In the batting department, the skipper will be expected to take charge and oppose a deadly Australian new-ball attack that includes veterans like Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood. When India last toured England in 2021?2022, Rohit had a successful trip, amassing 368 runs in 4 Test matches at an average of 52.57.



2- Shubman Gill



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 In recent times, Shubman Gill has been an exceptional find for India, especially in red-ball cricket. Gill sealed the opening berth in the WTC final with a brilliant century in the fourth test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy.



Although still in the early stages of his Test career, Gill has already demonstrated a great deal of potential by amassing 890 runs in 15 Tests, including two centuries. Though his current statistics in England show 57 runs in 2 Tests at 14.25, he will expect to improve upon them.



3- Cheteshwar Pujara



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India's batting lineup will be strengthened by Cheteshwar Pujara in the major matchup against the formidable Australians. His expertise and skills will be crucial if the team is to successfully lift the renowned WTC mace. He has played in 102 international Test matches over the course of more than 12 years, scoring 7154 runs in 174 innings, including 19 hundreds and 35 fifty-sixes.



4- Virat Kohli



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Virat Kohli is expected to put on another masterful performance against Australia in the WTC final, therefore this choice seemed a must for India. During the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Kohli exploded back into form in Test cricket with a top-tier century during the Ahmedabad Test.



With 1979 runs in 24 Tests against Australia, including 8 tonnes, Kohli has an impressive record in Test cricket. In 16 games during the current World Test Championship cycle, Kohli has amassed 869 runs. His recent IPL form was on top of the tiers as well.



5- Ajinkya Rahane



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The selectors trusted veteran Ajinkya Rahane to stabilise the team's middle order as Shreyas Iyer won't be available for the WTC final encounter. After almost 16 months, the veteran competitor could return to the international circuit. He is doing a fantastic job for his team, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), in the current IPL. He led Mumbai in the 2022?23 Ranji Trophy and amassed 634 runs in 11 innings across seven games.



6- KS Bharat



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In absence of Rishabh Pant, KS Bharat should wear the wicketkeeping gloves. Ishan Kishan is another option available there but technically and as per game awareness, KS Bharat is a better option in test cricket. Bharat has so far amassed 101 runs in six innings in four games, with his best total coming against Australia in Ahmedabad at 44. Although the 29-year-old is undoubtedly newly introduced to the international circuit, his extensive first-class cricket experience will enable him to perform at his very best in the high-stakes game.



7- Ravindra Jadega



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In Test cricket, Ravindra Jadeja has developed into one of the top all-rounders, and he will be an assured selection for the Indian XI. Jadeja, who has established himself as a prominent member of India's lineup, scored a Test century during India's most recent tour to England. He, being the only left-handed batter in India's top seven, will also be of extreme significance.



8- Ravi Ashwin



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The magical Ravichandran Ashwin will be a definite choice of the captain and the team management. The WTC final will be played at the Ovals, so playing with two spinner might not sound well but Jadeja and Ashwin, both can be evenly contribute with bat as well. Ashwin has 5 test centuries and 13 half centuries with bat in hand while he becomes lethal with ball in his hand against the Aussies. In 22 Test matches against Australia, he has taken 114 wicket alone.



9- Mohammad Shami



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In Jasprit Bumrah's absence, Mohammad Shami will handle the new ball and lead the assault in the upcoming WTC Final. Shami is a seasoned member of the Indian team with a tonne of experience in England and has played in 13 Tests and taken 38 wickets. Shami has also performed admirably throughout this World Test Championship cycle, taking 41 wickets in 12 matches.



10- Umesh Yadav



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Whenever there is a test match in England, put the name Umesh Yadav there and he will definitely deliver each and every time. Umesh Yadav will serve as the Indian pace attack's centrepiece in the grand WTC final. With his skill set, the speedster is capable of deceiving the Australian batsmen. In 56 Test matches over the course of his 12-year career, he has taken 168 wickets, including his 10/133 career high.



11- Mohammad Siraj



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Since making his debut in Australia, Siraj has developed tremendously and has established himself as a key component of the current Indian pace attack. With five Test matches and 18 wickets in England, he has a respectable resume there. He may end up being the most efficient bowler in the Indian team at The Oval as of his propensity for pitching the ball up and swinging it late.



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WTC Final: India's Strongest Predicted Playing 11 for World Test Championship Final 2021-23

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WTC Final: Team India has to play the final match of the World Test Championship 2021-23 against Australia at the Oval ground in England from the seventh of next month. Before this important match, the BCCI also announced the 15-member squad of the Indian team. Apart from Virat Kohli and Mohammad Siraj, eight other players have also reached England. As soon as the IPL gets over, all the remaining players will also reach Australia.



The Indian side won the Test match at the Oval in 2021 while Shastri was the head coach, however,?at that time, they had fast bowlers Jaspreet Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Umesh Yadav, and Shardul Thakur. In addition to them, Rohit Sharma's century innings were crucial to that game. Shastri stated that Bumrah's absence harmed India's chances when picking his playing 11 for the WTC final.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="what-did-shastri-said">What Did Shastri Said?</h2>



"If your fast bowling strategy isn't particularly effective. Ashwin and Jadeja are both excellent spinners, so you should select two if you believe that some of the fast bowlers have aged and are no longer as fast."



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"If the dry ground is hard, you should still land with two spinners. England is a country where the weather is significant, but I don't know the weather there. I believe it is sunny there right now. India should therefore use two spinners, two fast bowlers, and one all-rounder in this situation. In addition to this, the team should have five batsmen and one wicketkeeper."



"This would be my team lineup if the Oval's circumstances were typical. You have to field such players who can beat Australia.." Shastri has chosen Srikar Bharat over Ishaan Kishan as his choice for a wicketkeeper.



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Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, KS Bharat (wk), Shardul Thakur, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj



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WTC Final: Ravi Shastri Picked India's playing 11 for the World Test Championship 2021-23 Final

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ICC WTC Points Table Updated after BAN vs NZ 2nd Test: "Fall into its own trap," This would be the best phrase to describe the situation of Bangladesh in the BAN vs NZ 2nd Test. New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 6 wickets in the Dhaka Test where the spin-friendly track offered by Bangladesh proved to be deadly for them only. We brought to you the latest updated ICC WTC Points table after the BAN vs NZ 2nd Test.



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Would you believe that around five sessions of a Test match are washed away and still the result comes out on Day 4? That has actually happened in Dhaka today where New Zealand won the test despite losing a complete day to rain and two more sessions due to a wet outfield.



After trailing in the series 1-0, New Zealand knew it would be a rank-turner again but they were prepared this time. Bangladesh were good at the toss and opted to bat first. The Blackcaps bundled out the Tigers in just under 66 overs where the latter could only manage to post 172 runs. Santner and Phillips share 3-3 wickets while Azaz Patel got 2.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/NZ-celebrates-1.jpg" alt="ICC WTC Points Table Updated after BAN vs NZ 2nd Test | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25" class="wp-image-123500" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">New Zealand celebrate the wicket of Zakir Hasan (Image- Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



New Zealand also had a bad day at batting. They were five down for just 55 at the end of Day 1. The entire Day 2 was lost to rain and the first session of Day 3 also went uneventful. When the game restarted, the retaliation from Glenn Phillips was ruthless as he smacked 87 off just 72 and led his team to an 8-run lead at the end of their innings.



Bangladesh lost two wickets in the evening session at 38 runs before the play was called off due to bad lights. On day 4, Bangladesh could only add 104 runs to their overnight score as Azaz Patel's spin proved out too good for Bangladeshi batsmen. Bangladesh were all out for 144 in the second innings and New Zealand just needed 137 runs to win the match.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/Glenn-Phillips-1.jpg" alt="ICC WTC Points Table Updated after BAN vs NZ 2nd Test | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25" class="wp-image-123501" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Glenn Phillips outclassed Bangladeshi Spin (Image-AFP/ Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



Batting wasn't easy on the Dhaka surface as New Zealand also lost 5 wickets for 51 runs. Glenn Phillips and Mitchell Santner then took the charge and turned on the ODI mode. Both played low-risk shots but with boundaries in every over and led their team to win the Dhaka Test.



With this win, New Zealand is now at number three with Bangladesh. They both won one game each in the series and possess 12 points each. Pakistan is still at the top with 100% PCT Points and they have a three-match series coming up next against Australia in Australia. They are followed by India with 66.67% PCT Points.



Down below is the latest updated ICC WTC Points table after the BAN vs NZ 2nd Test:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-wtc-points-table-after-the-ban-vs-nz-2nd-test">ICC WTC Points table after the BAN vs NZ 2nd Test</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>PCT (%)</th><th>PTS</th><th colspan="4">MATCHES</th><th>Win</th><th>Loss</th><th>Tied</th><th>Series</th><th>PEN</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>PAKISTAN</td><td>100</td><td>24</td><td colspan="4">2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>INDIA</td><td>66.67</td><td>16</td><td colspan="4">2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>50</td><td>12</td><td colspan="4">2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Bangladesh</td><td>50</td><td>12</td><td colspan="4">2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Australia</td><td>30</td><td>18</td><td colspan="4">5</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>-10</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>West Indies</td><td>16.67</td><td>4</td><td colspan="4">2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>England</td><td>15</td><td>9</td><td colspan="4">5</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>-19</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td colspan="4">1</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>South Africa</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td colspan="4">0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">WTC Points table</figcaption></figure>



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ICC WTC Points Table Updated after BAN vs NZ 2nd Test | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25

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ICC WTC Points Table Updated after AUS vs PAK 1st Test: Pakistan's test match losing streak continues in Australia, as the hosts inflict the Men in Green a crushing 360-run loss in the AUS vs PAK 1st Test at Perth Stadium. A fine all-round show from Australia pushed them 1-0 up in the 3-match Test series. As a side product, India are back at the top of the ICC WTC Points Table and here we are with the latest updated ICC WTC Points Table after AUS vs PAK 1st Test.



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Special match for Nathon Lyon as he has achieved the amazing feat of taking 500 test wickets. First match for Mitch Marsh at the venue and his match-winning performance earned him the 'Player of the Match' award. Not only he was brutal with the bat, but also got rid of Babar Azam when asked to bowl. 



It has been a while since Australia played a test match at Perth but they were quicker to adjust and adapt. Winning the toss and opting to bat first, Australia kept on making runs with the least of the problems by Pakistani Bowlers. Runs were flying on day 1 and Australia posted a huge total of 487 in the first innings. Aamer Jamal went for 111 runs in his 20 overs but the debutant got a debut 6-wicket-haul.



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Pakistan also managed to bat over 100 overs but were only able to score 271 runs in their first innings. Skipper Shan Masood was the only player in the Pakistan squad, who looked a bit positive and eager to score runs. 



Australia took a commanding lead of 216 runs, which was inevitable given the state of the wicket. Australia put up another impressive display at the batting, further undermining Pakistan. Marsh and Khawaja both scored fifty. Australia called for the declaration after the southpaw was dismissed on 90, giving Pakistan a daunting target of 450.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/lyon-1.jpg" alt="ICC WTC Points Table Updated after AUS vs PAK 1st Test | India Back At The TOP | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25" class="wp-image-123771" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Lyon clinched 500th Test Wicket (Getty Images and Cricket Australia)</figcaption></figure>



The Australian bowlers kept the momentum and put the square ablaze. Starc and Hazlewood were unplayable at the top with the new ball and they completely shook the Pakistani batting in and out! Lyon took his 500th Test wicket and the Aussie pacers had a gala time. Pakistan were bowled out for their third-lowest total in Australia



Down below is the latest updated ICC WTC Points table after the AUS vs PAK 1st Test:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-wtc-points-table-after-the-aus-vs-pak-1st-test">ICC WTC Points table after the AUS vs PAK 1st Test</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>PCT (%)</th><th>PTS</th><th colspan="4">MATCHES</th><th>Win</th><th>Loss</th><th>Draw</th><th>SER</th><th>PEN</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>INDIA</td><td>66.67</td><td>16</td><td colspan="4">2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>PAKISTAN</td><td>66.67</td><td>24</td><td colspan="4">3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>NEW ZEALAND</td><td>50</td><td>12</td><td colspan="4">2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>BANGLADESH</td><td>50</td><td>12</td><td colspan="4">2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>41.67</td><td>30</td><td colspan="4">6</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>-10</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>WEST INDIES</td><td>16.67</td><td>4</td><td colspan="4">2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>15</td><td>9</td><td colspan="4">5</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>-19</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>SRI LANKA</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td colspan="4">2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td colspan="4">0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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ICC WTC Points Table Updated after AUS vs PAK 1st Test | India Back At The TOP | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25

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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=IND+vs+ENG">IND vs ENG</a> 1st Test 2024: Day 1 Stumps, England at 246/10 &amp; India at 119/1, Bazball flops against Ashwin and Jadeja:?India and England are playing the first test match of the five-match test series at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. Team India dominated England on Day 1 of the first test match in Hyderabad, English batters failed to continue bazball in India against the spinners.



After Winning the toss, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=England" rel="nofollow">England </a>batted first and they got all out by scoring 246 runs on the scoreboard in their first inning in 64.3 overs. Skipper Ben Stokes showed excellent temperament and played a responsible inning of 70 runs in 88 balls, however, other batters played small innings and somehow, England made 246 runs in their first inning against a strong bowling attack of India.



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=India" rel="nofollow">Indian Bowlers </a>played good cricket on Day 1 in the first test match but they can perform better as England was at 155/7 in 48.3 overs therefore they can all out them under 200 but unfortunately, England scored 246 runs. While batting, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal gave an excellent start to the team but skipper Rohit Sharma failed to covert it in the long inning.



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England batted first and they played excellent cricket in the starting 10 overs following their bazball cricket but then, three wickets fell start and England got on back-foot and Indian spinners started dominating the game. However, Jonny Bairstow tried to put some pressure but he was able to score only 37 runs.



Although wickets were falling from the other end, Skipper Ben Stokes stood till last and helped his team to have decent runs on the scoreboard. In the end, England scored 246 runs in 64.3 overs and Skipper Ben Stokes played a fantastic inning of 70 runs. From Indian Bowling Department, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin took three wickets each in the first inning.



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India started well as they scored 80 runs for the first wicket in their first inning as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Skipper Rohit Sharma played a bit aggressively. Rohit Sharma got out by scoring 24 runs in 27 balls whereas Yashasvi Jaiswal is still on the crease and he scored 76 runs in 70 balls. English Bowler Jack Leach took one wicket from England's side on Day 1.



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IND vs ENG 1st Test 2024: Day 1 Stumps, England at 246/10 &amp; India at 119/1, Bazball flops against Ashwin and Jadeja

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Australia has suffered a massive blow ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. As per the reports in ESPNCricinfo, it is learned that captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are all set to be ruled out of the tournament, which will begin on 19th February. 
Pat Cummins suffered an ankle injury during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 and missed the ongoing Test tour to injury due to the same and also the birth of his second child. The fast bowler since then has been out of action and hasn't resumed any kind of bowling. 
Pat Cummins hasn't gained his full fitness and it is highly likely that he will be missing the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This will be a massive blow as not only will they miss the quality bowler but also the captain, who took them to win the ICC World Cup 2023. 
In the absence of Pat Cummins, Australia is likely to give the leadership role to either Travis Head or Steve Smith. The latter has been leading the team in the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka, and under his leadership, Australia won the first game of the series by a massive margin. 
The development was confirmed by Australia head coach Andrew McDonald, saying that Pat Cummins is highly likely to be unavailable. He also talked about giving leadership roles to Steve Smith and Travis Head. Speaking to SEN, he said:
"Pat Cummins hasn't been able to resume any type of bowling so he's heavily unlikely, so that would mean that we do need a captain. Steve Smith and Travis Head are the two that we've been having conversations with while we've been building out that Champions Trophy team along with Pat back home. They'll be the two that we look at for that leadership post." 
<h2>Josh Hazlewood is expected to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
Apart from Pat Cummins, star pacer Josh Hazlewood also is expected to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The fast bowler is battling with a hip issue, which he faced in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He, too, hasn't bowled since then and is against time to recover. 
His absence could be a big blow as well as he has been one of the consistent players for the team. Pat Cummins, along with Hazlewood, are now among the three Australia players to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Earlier, Mitchell Marsh was ruled out of the tournament.
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Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 {PC:X}

Australia has suffered a massive blow ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

As per the reports in ESPNCricinfo, it is learned that captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are all set to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Massive blow for Australia! Pat Cummins and star pacer ruled out of the tournament

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In today's world, there is hardly any youth who does not know Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo is not just famous for football but is also considered an inspiration. He is one of the richest footballers and a billionaire. His garage is filled with luxury cars. <o:p></o:p>
On this special occasion of Cristiano Ronaldo birthday, we have brought you details of his car collection along with information about some of his major achievements. So, let's begin today's article.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday - Top 5 Expensive Cars<o:p></o:p></h2>
The first car in Cristiano Ronaldo's garage is the Bugatti Centodieci, which costs £9 million. This hypercar is extremely rare, with only 10 units produced globally. It features a highly powerful engine capable of reaching top speeds. This car is a perfect blend of luxury and performance and is one of Ronaldo's prized possessions.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Bugatti Chiron<o:p></o:p></h3>
The second rare car in his garage is the Bugatti Chiron, valued at €2 million. Known for its speed and engine excellence, this is another high-performance vehicle owned by Ronaldo.<o:p></o:p>
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The third car, which is both powerful and expensive, is the McLaren Senna, priced at €1 million. Designed for both road and track use, this car is named after the legendary Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna. It is an exceptional vehicle in Ronaldo's collection.<o:p></o:p>
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The fourth car in Ronaldo’s garage is the Ferrari F12 TDF. This is a limited edition car, produced in very small numbers worldwide. It is celebrated for its powerful engine and is a favorite among car enthusiasts.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Rolls-Royce Cullinan<o:p></o:p></h3>
The fifth car, which makes Cristiano Ronaldos birthday even more special, is the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Known for its luxury and comfort, this car offers a rare combination of performance and a lavish driving experience.<o:p></o:p>
Cristiano Ronaldo birthday special car collection is truly exciting and amazing. Apart from these, he owns many more cars, but today, on this special occasion, we have highlighted only five of them. Each of these cars represents a significant financial investment, showcasing Ronaldo’s immense love for cars and the luxurious lifestyle he leads.<o:p></o:p>
Recently, Samay appeared in Kaun Banega Crorepati, where he did comedy with Indian legend Amitabh Bachchan. A special influencer episode of the show featured other famous YouTubers and comedians like Bhuvan Bam and Tanmay Bhat.<o:p></o:p>
<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Samay’s journey from printing engineering to stand-up comedy has been quite inspiring. His life is full of humor, and he is an incredibly talented comedian. Watching his videos can instantly lift your mood, as his natural humor connects with millions of people in India.

In today's world, there is hardly any youth who does not know Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo is not just famous for football but is also considered an inspiration. He is one of the richest footballers and a billionaire. His garage is filled with luxury cars. 

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday, Top 5 Luxury Cars Owned By Ronaldo Will Amaze You

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday: Top 5 Luxury Cars Owned By Ronaldo Will Amaze To You

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IND vs ENG 1st ODI: The ODI series between India and England, the two powerhouse teams, will commence on February 6 with the first ODI at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. As the two big guns prepare to take on each other, all eyes will be on the thrilling individual battle that can shape the series. 
This high-stakes encounter promises some intense face-offs between world-class players. With the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma at the top order of India and Jos Buttler and Joe Root for England, the series is going to be tough for bowlers and the stakes are high for the contest. Let's take a closer look at the key player battles to watch out for in IND vs ENG 1st ODI:
<h2>Key Player Battles to Watch Out For in IND vs ENG 1st ODI</h2>
<h3>1- Rohit Sharma vs Jofra Archer</h3>
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has been struggling with form in recent times, particularly against pace. His vulnerability around the off-stump was exposed during the Test series against Australia, where he repeatedly fell to deliveries in that channel. The trend continued in his only Ranji Trophy appearance, where he failed in both innings against similar deliveries. Additionally, short-pitched bowling is emerging as another concern, making him a prime target for England’s pace spearhead, Jofra Archer.
Archer has already enjoyed success against Rohit in the T20 format, dismissing him three times in just 29 deliveries while conceding only 23 runs. This translates to an impressive strike rate of under 10 balls per wicket against the Indian captain. However, Rohit is known for his ability to adapt quickly to different conditions, and he has proven his resilience time and again. If he can counter Archer’s pace and movement, this battle could be a defining one in the first ODI.
<h3>2- Virat Kohli vs Brydon Carse/Gus Atkinson</h3>
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With only one of Brydon Carse or Gus Atkinson likely to feature in England’s playing XI, whoever gets the nod will have a crucial role to play against Virat Kohli. Both pacers possess the skill set needed to challenge the modern master of white-ball cricket, especially around his well-documented weakness outside the off-stump. During the Test series against Australia, Kohli repeatedly fell to deliveries in the fifth-stump channel, edging behind—a vulnerability that Atkinson and Carse have the accuracy to exploit.
Unlike express pacers like Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, who rely on raw speed, Atkinson and Carse focus more on control and precision. This makes them an even bigger threat to Kohli early in his innings, as they can keep him guessing with disciplined lines. While there aren’t many head-to-head statistics available for this contest, the impact of this battle could be significant in shaping the match’s outcome.
<h3>3- Jos Buttler vs Mohammed Shami</h3>
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Jos Buttler, one of England’s most recognized cricketers in India, has been in fine form recently. A well-rounded and technically sound batter, he has very few weaknesses that bowlers have successfully exploited. However, if there is one bowler who could trouble him, it is India’s seasoned pacer, Mohammed Shami.
Shami holds a statistical edge over Buttler in ODIs, having dismissed him five times in just 67 deliveries. While Buttler has managed to score 57 runs off those balls, Shami’s ability to generate movement and maintain a probing line makes him a serious threat. With his knack for producing sharp seam movement and late swing, Shami will look to unsettle Buttler early and continue his dominance in this intriguing contest.
4- Joe Root vs Axar Patel/Ravindra Jadeja
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England’s right-handed batting maestro, Joe Root, has historically struggled against Jasprit Bumrah, particularly in Indian conditions. However, with Bumrah unavailable for this series, India may turn to spin as their primary weapon against him.
Despite being an exceptional player of spin, Root has shown vulnerability against left-arm off-spinners in the past. With no Bumrah to trouble him with pace and movement, India could look to exploit this weakness by deploying their spinners strategically. In the absence of their pace spearhead, setting a spin trap for Root might be India’s best bet to keep him in check.

The IND vs ENG 1st ODI will feature key battles, including Rohit vs Archer, Kohli vs Atkinson/Carse, Buttler vs Shami, and Root vs India’s spin trap. These matchups could shape the game’s outcome.

Crucial player battles—Rohit vs. Archer, Kohli vs. Atkinson/Carse, Buttler vs. Shami, and Root vs. spin—will define IND vs ENG 1st ODI.

Key Player Battles to Watch Out For in IND vs ENG 1st ODI Ft. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

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IND vs ENG: After the T20 series concluded, as Mohammed Shami returned to the shortest format for India after a huge span of absence from the format, the World Cup 2023 hero is back playing a crucial hand in the ODI series against England, which will begin on the 6th of February. 
 
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammed_Shami">Mohammed Shami </a>has had a decent T20 return with 3 wickets across 2 games played and is considered one of the greatest ODI bowlers for India of all time. Especially in the absence of legendary pacer Bumrah, Shami is the most experienced pacer to lead the Indian pace attack. 
 
Ever since the 2023 Cricket World Cup, Shami will play his first one-day international match, supposedly at the Vidarbha Stadium tomorrow. Ahead of the vital clash, Mohammed Shami will enter the field with 195 wickets to his name in the longest limited-overs format. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">A Glimpse into Mohammed Shami’s Career </h2>
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A peek into Mohammed Shami's stunning career despite injuries (Image Credit: X)
Shami, the Indian fast bowler, began his journey from the T20 Trophy starring for Bengal back in 2010, where he had one of the best debuts ever. Shami played for several franchises in the IPL the Delhi Daredevils, Punjab Kings, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolkata_Knight_Riders">Kolkata Knight Riders</a>, and Gujarat Titans, where he picked 127 career wickets in the franchise-level cricket tournament. 
 
Shami has played over three World Cups for India ever since his debut in 2013, as he has been India’s highest wicket-taker in the history of the CWC, playing over three editions in 2015, 2019 and 2023. With 450+ career wickets in the Men in Blue’s jersey, Shami, despite participation in several WTC and CWC games, could never be seen on the podium, though he won several individual records, the last being named the Player of the Tournament in the 2023 World Cup. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">List of Bowlers fastest to reach 200 ODI wickets</h2>
 
Shami, who has appeared in 101 games and is only 5-wickets away from the remarkable 200 wicket mark, is like Australian modern-day legendary fast bowler <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitchell_Starc">Mitchell Starc</a>, who also has 200+ wickets and reached the milestone in just 102 matches and the 101 bowling innings. 
 
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Saqlain Mushtaq (Pakistan) – 104
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Trent Boult (New Zealand) – 107
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Brett Lee (Australia) – 112
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Allan Donald (South Africa) – 117
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Waqar Younis (Pakistan) – 118
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Shane Warne (Australia) – 125
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Makhaya Ntini (South Africa) – 126
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Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) – 127
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Mitchell Johnson (Australia) – 129
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Other bowlers included the above-written, who also achieved the amazing 200 wickets in least time, with Shami threatening the top spot of Mitchell Starc since he will play his 102nd match in the ODI format and will also play his 101 innings in the white-ball match, as he is just 5-wickets away from being named the greatest ever in the game. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">Fastest to 200 ODI wickets for India</h2>
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Shami to surpass Agarkar for fastest 200 ODI Wickets for India (Image Credit: X)
The current Indian selection committee head,<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajit_Agarkar"> Ajit Agarkar</a>, picked the fastest 200 wickets for India as the veteran pacer achieved the feat in just 133 games and ended his career with 288 wickets in the format. 
 
So far, only 7 Indian bowlers have crossed the 200-wicket mark; Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath have picked over 300+ ODI wickets, while Zaheer Khan, Agarkar, Harbhajan Singh, Kapil Dev, and Ravindra Jadeja have also picked over 200 wickets for the Men in Blue. 
 
<h3>Most Wickets for India in ODIs:</h3>
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Anil Kumble – 334
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Javagal Srinath – 315
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Ajit Agarkar – 288
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Zaheer Khan – 269
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Harbhajan Singh – 265
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Kapil Dev – 253
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Harbhajan Singh – 220
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Venkatesh Prasad – 196
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Zaheer Khan – 195
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Irfan Pathan – 173
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Kuldeep Yadav – 172
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IND vs ENG: Indian veteran pacer Mohammed Shami nearing big record in ODIs ahead of the First ODI vs England

Mohammed Shami returns to the ODI format and will be eyeing a world record on his return in the first ODI against England.

IND vs ENG: Indian veteran pacer Mohammed Shami eyeing a World record in the 1st ODI against England

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In what promises to be an exciting and thrilling contest, Steve Smith-led Australia and Dhananjaya de Silva's Sri Lanka are set to lock horns versus each other in the second and the last match of the two-match Test-Series at the Galle International Stadium of Galle from the 6th of February onwards (Wednesday). 
In the opening encounter of the series, the Mighty Aussies secured a comfortable victory by an inning and 242 runs and this win helped them to take an unassailable lead of 1-0 in the two-match series. In such a situation, the Dhananjaya de Silva-led Sri Lanka would be looking to make a strong comeback by rectifying their mistakes in the second match. 
Ahead of this exciting contest, some thrilling player battles will be seen taking place between the star players of both teams which can go on to affect the outcome of the match. We will be taking a look at those player battles in this article
While the Kangaroos have already taken the lead in the series, the home side will have the chance to make a strong comeback by taking advantage of the home conditions on offer. It will be interesting to see which team finishes out on top in these player battles and which team succumbs to the pressure. 
<h2>Dinesh Chandimal versus Matthew Kuhnemann</h2>
Australia's left-arm orthodox spinner Matthew Kuhnemann failed to create an impact with the ball in the first ball, ending the match with 0 scalps to his name but he can trouble Sri Lankan batters on the spinning track of Galle. 
This will be especially very challenging for experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Chandimal. He is a good player of spin, has a good record against them and also he knows the conditions of Galle quite well but the variations of Kuhnemann can trouble him in the second Test-Match.
<h2>Prabhat Jayasuriya versus Usman Khawaja</h2>
Australia's experienced opening batter Usman Khawaja is in great form with the bat and he also possesses' an excellent batting record on Subcontinental surfaces. While the Australian team management would be happy to see him performing, they might be a little worried in the 2nd match as experienced left-arm spinner Prabhat Jayasuriya can trouble him a lot. 
The 33-year-old has excellent variations up his sleeve and has knack of performing brilliantly in spin-friendly conditions and home conditions. He also got the better of the Southpaw in the opening encounter, dismissing him when he was batting on the score of 232 runs and Jayasuriya would be looking to get the better of Khawaja again in the final match of the series. 
<h2>Other notable player battles</h2>
Apart from the two above-mentioned player battles, the battle between elite Aussie off-spinner Nathan Lyon and promising Sri Lankan batter Kamindu Mendis will also be worth watching out for. 
Angelo Mathews will have to rely on his batting technique to tackle the speed and swing of Mitchell Starc and at the same time, Asitha Fernando has the ability to trouble the Australian duo of Josh Inglis and Marnus Labuschagne with his pace and bounce.
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Mitchell Starc had Kamindu Mendis strangled down leg side, Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day, January 31, 2025 | Image: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

Australia led by Steve Smith secured an easy victory in the opening match of the series by a margin of an innings and 242 runs and took an unassailable 1-0 lead in the series. In such a situation, the Sri Lankan team would like to make a strong comeback in the series by correcting its mistakes in the second match. In this match, some interesting player battles will be witnessed between the star players of both teams, which can surely affect the outcome of the match

Sri Lanka and Australia are set to lock horns versus each other in the 2nd and final Test match of the two match series and while the Kangaroos have already secured an unassailable 1-0 lead, the home side would not like to lower their morale as they would want to execute a perfect comeback in the series. Some exciting player battles are also going to take place and we will be taking a look at them