WTC 2023 Final Qualifying Scenario: Australia has qualified for the WTC final following a convincing 9-wicket win against Team India in Indore. Two teams are competing for the last spot in the tournament. One of the four games between South Africa and the West Indies has no chance. This moves the attention to the outcome of the Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand series, which begins on the same day as the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.&nbsp;



<h2>Top Spot for WTC 2023:</h2>



Australia was the first team to secure their place in the Test series against India. Nevertheless, two crushing losses, one by an innings and 123 runs in the first game and one by six wickets in the second, saw Team India emerge as the number one team to clinch the deal. The tables have now flipped, with Australia dominating the third game.



With 68.52 PCT, Australia has risen to the top of the WTC points standings. India is in second place with 60.29 PCT, but they haven't made it to the final yet. Sri Lanka, who is in third place, is a threat to India's qualification.



<h2>India vs. Australia, Fourth Test Match:</h2>



After three dust bowls, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad was finally a batting paradise for the India-Australia series. However, the change may not help the hosts much since they are trying to qualify for the finals of the World Test Championship (WTC). Before the series finals, Team India head coach Rahul Dravid said that the choice to play on turners and result-oriented surfaces was made with the WTC final qualifying in mind. Still, when the ICC said that the pitch in Indore was bad, a batting paradise was set up. Australia took advantage of this when they won the toss and scored 480 runs in the first innings. Usman Khawaja scored 180 runs, and Cameron Green scored 114 runs to reach his maiden Test century.



<h2>India Scenario for WTC 2023 Final:</h2>



The type of surface and Australia's talent may jeopardize India's prospects, considering that India must win the current match if they do not want to rely on other outcomes to make the WTC 2023 final. If India wins the current test, their points percentage (PCT) will increase from 60.29 to 62.5. If they lose, the PCT will fall to 56.9. If the game is a tie, India's PCT will be 58.7.



As a consequence, if Sri Lanka wins the match against New Zealand, India's destiny is out of their control. Sri Lanka leads New Zealand by 65 runs (2nd innings) in the series opener in Christchurch and should easily defeat the Kiwis in the next Test match. Sri Lanka's PCT is now at 53.33. If Sri Lanka wins the first game of the series, their PCT will jump to 57.58. Nevertheless, in order for Sri Lanka to qualify for the WTC final, they must win both Test matches since only their PCT will reach 61.1.



Sri Lanka's hopes would collapse if they failed to win even one of the two matches against New Zealand. Sri Lanka's PCT will be 52.77 if they win one and lose the other. If they win one match and tie the other, their PCT will be 55.55. As a result, even if India loses the Ahmedabad Test (or the game is drawn), they will still have a chance to qualify for the final.



<h2>WTC 2021-23 Final Scenarios:</h2>



For Australia vs. India-



India to win the 4th Test, or Sri Lanka to lose or draw one Test match vs. New Zealand.



For Australia vs. Sri Lanka-



Sri Lanka has to defeat New Zealand by 2-0, or India will lose the fourth Test.



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WTC 2023 Final Qualifying Scenario: What Happens If India Wins Or Loses In The Fourth Test Against Australia?

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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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ICC Confirms WTC Final IND vs AUS Will be Played By Dukes Balls: After yet another Indian Premier League (IPL) season concluded, attention is now turning to the ICC World Test Championship between India and Australia, which will begin on June 7 at the Oval in London. Amid the Preparation for the ICC WTC final, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken a decision regarding the balls to be used in the summit clash.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Dukes ball to be used in ICC WTC FINAL IND vs AUS</h5>



ICC has confirmed that DUKES balls will be used in the ICC WTC Final IND vs AUS. This decision presents both sides with extra challenges as they must adjust to the special qualities and challenges posed by the Dukes' ball. One of the most historical pieces of equipment used in cricket is the dukes' ball. It has roots that stretch back more than 250 years, to the 1760s.



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For both India and Australia, the Dukes ball will present a challenge. The Dukes ball is delicately hand-stitched, in contrast to the Kookaburra ball, which is mostly machine-stitched. The thread on the surface of the ball becomes more noticeable and durable as a result of the hand-stitching technique. As a result, the Dukes ball is recognized for its improved ability to swing, making it harder for batters to score runs.



Axar Patel, an all-rounder of India, disclosed that the Indian spinners participating in the WTC Final had been practicing with the Dukes ball throughout the IPL, so they would have had no issues adjusting to it.



Although the adjustment from playing T20s to the longest version of the game is difficult, Axar Patel feels that using the red ball during the IPL would help when facing Australia in the World Test Championship final.



We knew about this before the start of the IPL. So even during the IPL, it was discussed that we will bowl with the red ball. The difference is the Dukes ball remains shinier for longer. But during the IPL, we had ordered the ball, so we're practicing with it and have gotten used to it,? the India star Axar Patel recently told ICC.



The Indian squad, who played in the IPL in the blazing heat, will also need to swiftly adjust to the slightly colder climate in England.



?We came after playing IPL, where it was 40-45 degrees in India. After that, it feels great here. We have taken out our winter clothes and are roaming around wearing jumpers. It?s also a bit windy. Whenever we come to the UK, we enjoy the weather. It remains a little cool, there is no heat,? he concluded.



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ICC Confirms WTC Final IND vs AUS Will be Played By Dukes Balls | WTC 2023 Final

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WTC 2023: Three Indians in Australia's WTC Team of the Tournament: Cricket Australia have released a post naming the Team Of The Tournament of World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle. There are three Indians in Australia's WTC Team of the Tournament.



The team consists of 1 Pakistani batter (Babar Azam), three Australian Players (Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, and Pat Cummins), one Sri Lankan opener Dimuth Karunaratne, two Englishmen (Joe Root and James Anderson), and lastly three big Indian names over there: Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, and Ravi Chandran Ashwin.



The second edition of the World Test Championship(WTC 2023) is now heading to its conclusion after two years marked by historic tours, broken records, and the introduction of "Bazball." All of the preliminary sparrings has been over; the WTC 2023 final, between Australia and India, will take place on June 7 in London.



The three Indian names in the Team of the Tournament of WTC 2023 are the pillars of lower middle order batting and bowling as well. Rishabh Pant, the renowned wicketkeeper, though failed to shine in shorter formats, has made his name in the biggest format of the game. 



The spin pair of India, R Ashwin, and R Jadeja, is arguably the best all-rounder pair in the red ball format right now. This pair solidifies the lower-order batting and can pick plenty of wickets on any given surface.



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Down Below are the statistical details per member of Australia's WTC team of the tournament for the WTC 2023 session:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">WTC 2023 Australia's Team Of the Tournament </h2>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">1- Usman Khawaja</h5>



Matches: 16 Runs: 1,608 Average: 69.91 Strike rate: 50.40 100s: 6 | 50s: 7 Highest score: 195*



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">2- Dimuth Karunaratne</h5>



Match: 12 Runs: 1,054 Average: 47.90 Strike Rate: 51.92 100s: 2 | 50s: 8 Highest Score: 147



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">3- Babar Azam</h5>



Match: 14 Runs: 1,527 Average: 61.08 Strike Rate: 53.15 100s: 2 | 50s: 8 Highest Score: 196



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">4- Joe Root</h5>



Match: 22 Runs: 1,915 Average: 53.19 Strike Rate: 60.81 100s: 8 | 50s: 6 Highest Score: 180*



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">5- Travis Head</h5>



Match: 17 Runs: 1,208 Average: 52.52 Strike Rate: 80.69 100s: 3 | 50s: 6 Highest Score: 175*



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">6- Ravindra Jadeja</h5>



Match: 12 Runs: 673 Average: 37.38 Strike Rate: 48.10 100s: 2 | 50s: 3 Highest Score: 175*



Wickets- 43 Bowling AVG- 23.23 Economy- 2.40 SR-57.8 10 Wkt in Match: 1 5 Wkts: 3 BBF- 7-42



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">7- Rishabh Pant</h5>



Match: 12 Runs: 868 Average: 43.40 Strike Rate: 80.81 100s: 2 | 50s: 5 Highest Score: 146 Catches: 44 Stumpings: 6



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">8-Ravi Chandran Ashwin</h5>



Match: 13 Runs: 444 Average: 23.36 Strike Rate: 58.42 100s: 0 | 50s: 2 Highest Score: 61



Wickets- 61 Bowling AVG- 19.67 Economy- 2.48 SR-47.8 5 Wkts: 2 BBF- 6-91



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">9- Pat Cummins</h5>



Match: 15 Wickets- 53 Bowling AVG- 21.22 Economy- 2.68 SR-47.3 5 Wkts: 3 BBF- 5-38



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">10- Kagiso Rabada</h5>



Match: 13 Wickets- 67 Bowling AVG- 21.05 Economy- 3.63 SR- 34.8 5 Wkts: 3 BBF- 6-50



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">11- James Anderson</h5>



Match: 15 Wickets- 58 Bowling AVG- 20.37 Economy- 2.27 SR- 53.7 5 Wkts: 2 BBF- 5-60



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WTC 2023: Three Indians in Australia's WTC Team of the Tournament! Check Out Full Details

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The Oval Pitch Report, IND vs AUS WTC Final: After 2 years of effort and industriousness, India and Australia are all set to battle in the grand finale of the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23. The two heavyweights, India and Australia, will square off in the WTC final from June 7 to June 11 on The Oval, London(England).



India's victory against Pat Cummins' Australia in a 2-1 home series gave Rohit Sharma's team another appearance in the WTC Final for the second time in a row. Australia had also earned a spot in the Ultimate Test by topping the WTC Points table during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023 earlier this year.



India will face Australia for the first time in a neutral venue in the test format. India had a pretty decent series a year ago in the English condition. Last time when India played a test in the Oval against England, India won it by 157 runs. Rohit Sharma smacked beautiful hundred and 27 runs and then Captain Virat got 94 runs off his bat. 



But this time around, the challenge is going to be different as the team dynamics and conditions have changed. First WTC final for Rohit Sharma, Green Top, No Jaspreet Bomrah, No Rishabh Pant, and comparatively a weaker middle order.



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#the-oval-pitch-report">The Oval Pitch Report</a></li><li class=""><a href="#the-oval-london-test-stats-and-records">The Oval, London Test Stats and Records</a></li><li class=""><a href="#london-weather-forecast">London Weather Forecast</a></li></ul></nav></div>



Let's take a brief look at The Oval Pitch Report, IND vs AUS Test Records &amp; Stats, and London Weather Forecast:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="the-oval-pitch-report">The Oval Pitch Report</h2>



Over the years, The Oval's wickets have displayed significant bounce. Fast bowlers always enjoy bowling in England. As the match moves into day three and beyond, there is support for both spin bowlers and fast bowlers. Swing bowlers benefit from favorable weather conditions as well.



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This was in reference to how the Oval's Pitch generally behaved. According to pictures of the Pitch going viral on the internet, it is really a green top. The batters will struggle in the middle, while the seamers will undoubtedly enjoy bowling. An overcast morning is the cruelest thing that can happen to a batsman. It is definitely going to be a bowlers' paradise.



However, as this is the first Test to be played at the Oval in June, both sides could be looking for ways to capitalize on the spin. Since June marks the beginning of the English summer, spinners may have a game-changing role after the third day. Australia may select one spinner and load their pace attack, compared to India who will field two spinners.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="the-oval-london-test-stats-and-records">The Oval, London Test Stats and Records</h2>



In 104 matches, pace bowlers picked up 1930 wickets at an average of 30.60, while spinners have taken 892 wickets at an average of 34.26. Fast bowlers have enjoyed their success at this venue. Until the present day, teams batting first have won 38 games, teams batting second have won 29, and 37 games have resulted in draws.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="london-weather-forecast">London Weather Forecast</h2>



The end result of the WTC final may be significantly influenced by unpredictable weather in England. During the five days of play, it is predicted that the temperature would range from 18? to 22? Celsius. The first two days are predicted to be clear, with the possibility of scattered rain on the third and fourth days. Pacers are expected to have an advantage if it is overcast.



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The Oval Pitch Report, IND vs AUS WTC Final: Test Records &amp; Stats, London Weather Forecast| WTC 2021-23

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India Cricket Team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will be getting the Men's Cricketer of the Year award during the BCCI annual awards. The BCCI Naman Annual Awards are all set to take place in Mumbai on Saturday (1st February). 
Jasprit Bumrah will be receiving the prestigious award because of his exceptional performance with the ball in 2024. He was Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup 2024, where he picked up 15 wickets, and also was the leading wicket-taker in Tests with 71 wickets to his name. 
Another holder of the major award will be India Women's cricketer Smriti Mandhana, who will be getting the BCCI's Women's Cricketer of the Year award. The opening batter was at her best with the bat as she mustered over 700 runs in ODIs in 2024 and was the leading run-getter for the team. 
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also will be honouring Ravichandran Ashwin with a special award. The off-spinner recently retired from international cricket and ended his career as one of the best players for the India Cricket Team. 
The best debut of the year award will be going to India batter Sarfaraz Khan for his heroics in his maiden game for India. He played his first match against England in the Test series and slammed a terrific half-century, and following that, he has been a consistent member of the team. Batting great Sachin Tendulkar will be presented with the lifetime achievement award for his contributions. 
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<h2>Full list of award winners at the BCCI annual awards </h2>
Here's the full list of award winners at the BCCI annual awards:
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Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Best Woman Cricketer (Jr Domestic) of 2023-24
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Ishwari Awasare
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Maharashtra
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2
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Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Best Woman Cricketer (Sr Domestic) of 2023-24 (Sr Women One Day) |
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Priya Mishra
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Delhi
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3
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Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U16) Vijay Merchant Trophy in 2023-24
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Hemchudeshan Jeganathan
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Tamil Nadu
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4
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Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U16) Vijay Merchant Trophy in 2023-24
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Lakshya Raichan dani
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Uttarakhand
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5
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M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U 19) Cooch Behar Trophy in 2023-24
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Vishnu Bhardwaj|
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Madh ya Pradesh
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6
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M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U19) Cooch Behar Trophy in 2023-24
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Kavya Teotia
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Uttar Pradesh
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7
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M.A Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U23) Col. CK Nayu du Trophy in 2023-24 - Plate Group
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Neizekho Rupreo
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Nagaland
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8
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M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U23) Col. CK Nayudu Trophy in 2023-24 - Elite Group
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P Vidyuth
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Tamil Nadu
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9
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MA Chidambar am Trophy: Highest Run Getter in U23 Col CK Nayudu Trophy in 2023-24 - Plate Group
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Hem Chetri
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Nagaland
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10
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M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U23) Col. C K Nayudu Trophy in 2023-24 - Elite Group
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Aneesh KV
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Karnataka
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11
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Madhavrao Scindia Award Highest wicket-taker in the Ranji Trophy in 2023-24 - Plate Group
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Mohit Jangra
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Mizor am
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12
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Madhavrao Scindia Award: Highest Wicket-Taker In The Ranji Trophy in 2023-24 - Elite Group
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Tanay Thyagarajan
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Hyderabad
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13
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Madhavrao Scindia Award: Highest Run Getter In The Ranji Trophy in 2023-24 - Plate Group
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Agni Chopra
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Mizoram
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14
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Madhavrao Scindia Award: Highest Run Getter In The Ranji Trophy in 2023-24 - Elite Group
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Ricky Bhui
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Andhra Pradesh
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15
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Lala Amarnath Award for the Best All-Rounder In Domestic Limited-Overs Competitions, 2023-24
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Shashank Singh
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Chhattisgarh
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16
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Lala Amarnath Award for the Best All-Rounder in the Ranji Trophy, 2023-24
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Tanush Kotian
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Mumbai
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17
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Best Umpire In Domestic Cricket in 2023-24
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Akshay Totre
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18
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Best Performance in BCCI Domestic Tournaments of 2023-24
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Mumbai Cricket Association
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19
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Highest Wickets in One Day Internationals - 2023-24 - Women
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Deepti Sharma
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20
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Highest Run Getter in One Day Internationals -202 3-24- Women
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Smriti Mandhana
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21
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Best International Debut-Women
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Asha Sobhana
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22
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Best International Debut - Men
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Sarfaraz Khan
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23
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Best International Cricketer - Women
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Smriti Mandhana
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24
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Polly Umrigar Award Best International Cricketer - Men
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Jasprit Bumrah
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25
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BCCI Special Award
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Ravichandran Ashwin
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Col. C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award
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Sachin Tendulkar
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Jasprit Bumrah will be receiving the prestigious award because of his exceptional performance with the ball in 2024.

India Cricket Team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will be getting the Men's Cricketer of the Year award during the BCCI annual awards.

Revealed - Full list of award winners at the BCCI annual awards; Jasprit Bumrah to get major honour, no reward for Rohit, Kohli

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Former India wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik is having a great time in the ongoing SA20 2025 for the Paarl Royals. The wicketkeeper batter played his best innings in the tournament on Thursday (30th January) against Joburg Super Kings at The Wanderers Stadium, in Johannesburg. 
Dinesh Karthik had a great outing with the bat for his team and helped his team post a fighting total on the board. The keeper-batter slammed a magnificent half-century and entertained the crowd both in South Africa as well as back home in India with his power-hitting. 
The highlight of Dinesh Karthik's innings was the three sixes that he hit on three balls against Wihan Lubbe in Paarl Royals' 13th over. He hit the first six on a free hit as he went down on the knees and hit a slog sweep into the deep mid-wicket stands for a massive six. 
On the next ball, Lubbe bowled a short ball, which Dinesh Karthik made full use of. He pulled the ball over deep square leg for his second consecutive six and put the spinner under pressure. Then on the next ball, the keeper-batter again was on his knees and played a slog sweep, which went over mid-wicket into the crowd. 
You can see the video at the end of the article: 
Dinesh Karthik played a sensational innings of 53 runs off 39 balls. He batted with a strike rate of over 135 and also slammed 4 fours and 3 sixes in his innings. Thanks to his effort with the bat, Paarl Royals posted a fighting total of 150 runs on the board. 
His effort, however, went in vain as Joburg Super Kings chased the target with 7 wickets in hand. Faf du Plessis was the star with the bat for his team as he played an innings of 87 runs off 55 balls. He batted with a strike rate of 158 and slammed 4 fours and 7 sixes to take his team home.
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<h2>Watch: Dinesh Karthik hits a hat-trick of sixes against Wihan Lubbe in the game between Joburg Super Kings and Paarl Royals</h2>

Dinesh Karthik had a great outing with the bat for his team and helped his team post a fighting total on the board.

Former India wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik is having a great time in the ongoing SA20 2025 for the Paarl Royals

Watch: Dinesh Karthik becomes Hardik Pandya; slams three sixes in three balls in SA20 2025

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Himanshu Sangwan is currently the Lucifer of Indian fans, as the excitement that drew thousands of fans across the nation to the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi has been ruined by the sensational speedster. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virat_Kohli">Virat Kohli</a>, the heartthrob of millions of Indian cricket fans, was back after 15 years to play his first-ever Ranji Trophy match since 2010. The expectations were high as the crowd seemed pumped up and awaiting their superstar's return with the bat. 
The chance to watch their favourite cricketer came when Kohli came onto bat at No. 4 for Delhi after the dismissal of Yash Dhull. However, it was not the best of the days for the GOAT but a remarkable day in the career of a young and promising Himanshu Sangwan, who got the best of the batter when he rattled his stumps with a stellar seam-up delivery that swung back sharply at the King of Indian cricket. 
Right-arm medium-fast bowler Himanshu Sangwan is a 29-year-old cricketer who was born on September 2, 1995, in Delhi, India. The Delhi-born cricketer represents the Railways team in domestic cricket. Sangwan made his List A debut on September 27, 2019, in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, followed by his T20 debut on November 8, 2019, in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He is an Indian cricketer who has made a name for himself in domestic cricket with his impressive bowling. 
He idolizes Australian fast-bowling legend Glenn McGrath and credits him for refining his bowling skills, particularly in seam positioning, as he claims to have learned all by observing the former great. As of now, Himanshu Sangwan has played a total of 23 first-class matches, 17 List-A matches, and 7 T20s and has taken 77, 21, and 5 wickets, respectively.
Sangwan’s story inspires all, while it also draws similarities to one of the finest Indian players, MS Dhoni. Belonging to a humble background, Sangwan started his career early and with loads of struggle aimed at what he gained today, dismissing one of the most decorated batters in the world. Before making his mark in cricket, Sangwan was employed as a ticket collector in Delhi, balancing his job while chasing his cricketing dreams. 
From cricket to a job in the Railways and then continuing his career with the Ranji Trophy, it has not been easy for the Delhi boy. However, as said by greats, hard work often pays off, and the rising star could soon be seen knocking on the doors of the most premium Indian tournament, the IPL. 
During the Ranji Trophy clash between Delhi and Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Himanshu Sangwan grabbed headlines as he bowled star batter Virat Kohli for just 6 runs, while he also took the wicket of set batter Sanat Sangwan.
The pace bowler celebrated the wicket aggressively, letting out a loud roar and sprinting towards his teammates, as they all knew what heights he could achieve with his high-ended game. 
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Know all about Himanshu Sangwan, the pacer who is making the headlines for dismissing the legendary Virat Kohli on his Ranji Trophy return

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Who is Himanshu Sangwan, the pacer who dismissed Virat Kohli on his Ranji Trophy return?

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) recruit a new player for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) auction, Anshul Kamboj is turning heads with his sensational pace bowling in the domestic circuit.
CSK acquired Anshul Kamboj for INR 3.4 crores, and the Haryana pacer is now reportedly on the radar of national selectors for the England Test tour in June.
Anshul Kamboj is also known for the famous nickname AK 47, his jersey number is 47 and fans call him AK 47 for his fast and unique billing style.
<div class="_1884">Kamoj is among the most exciting young pacers in India at the moment. During the ongoing season of the Ranji Trophy, he created history in a match against Kerala in November at Lahli by becoming just the third bowler in the history of the competition to take a 10-wicket haul in an innings.</div>
Anshul Kamboj gave an amazing performance in ranji match, he has played so far in the domestic circuit, and Anshul Kamboj has snared 22 wickets, which also includes an incredible 10-wicket KL Rahul in an innings. 
In that match, Kl Rahul only managed 26 runs and was bowled by csk new team player Anshul Kamboj in the match. 
Kl Rahul fell so cheaply in the ranji trophy. He was one of the highest-paid more than INR 14 crore in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction by Delhi Capitals (DC).

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CSK new player brings fire with their amazing bowling in ranji trophy. He takes a wicket of kl rahul in ranji trophy.

Csk new player anshul Kamboj brings fire with amazing bowling in ranji trophy after taking the wickets of kl rahul. CSK brings a new talent to his team for ipl 2025

Watch CSK New Bowler Bowled KL Rahul In Ranji Trophy | New Talent In CSK Team

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Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has picked his Indian XI for the fourth IND vs ENG T20I. The penultimate game of the five-match T20I series between the teams will be taking place on Friday (31st January) at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. 
Aakash Chopra has suggested two massive changes for India for the fourth IND vs ENG T20I. The cricketer-turned-commentator wants Arshdeep Singh to be back for the team in the place of Washington Sundar and also wants Shivam Dube to replace Dhruv Jurel in the team. 
Arshdeep Singh was rested from the last IND vs ENG T20I, while Dhurv Jurel played after Rinku Singh was ruled out of the 2nd and 3rd T20I due to a back injury. With the series on the line, India would be keen to win and take an unassailable lead of 3-1 in the series. 
Aakash Chopra wants India to continue with the same opening combination of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson. The left-hander has been having a decent time with the bat while the keeper-batter has struggled to get going in the IND vs ENG series, bagging low scores in three games. 
At No.3, Chopra picked Tilak Varma, who played a match-winning knock for India in the third T20. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav will be batting at No.4 as per Chopra. The captain needs some runs under his belt as he has failed to get going. He would be keen to score runs for his team as well. 
Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube are the two all-rounders picked by Aakash Chopra in his Indian XI for the fourth IND vs ENG T20I. The cricketer-turned-commentator wants three spinners in the team in Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi and Varun Chakravarthy, who has been India's best bowler in the series. 
For the pace department, Aakash Chopra wants both Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh to play. In the last three T20Is, India has played with one frontline pacer and they would want to change that in the upcoming match. 
<h2>Aakash Chopra picks his Indian XI for the fourth IND vs ENG T20I </h2>
Here's Aakash Chopra's Indian XI for the fourth IND vs ENG T20I 
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami

Aakash Chopra picks his Indian XI for the fourth IND vs ENG T20I {PC:X}

Aakash Chopra wants India to continue with the same opening combination of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson.

Aakash Chopra has suggested two massive changes for India for the fourth IND vs ENG T20I, which will be played in Pune