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Yuvraj Singh



Yuvraj Singh is a former Indian international?cricketer?who played in all formats of the game. One of the greatest limited over players to have played the game, Yuvraj was particularly known for his aggressive and elegant stroke play and match winning all-round performances for India. Yuvraj is an all-rounder who bats left-handed in the middle order and bowls?slow left-arm orthodox. He scored 362 runs and scalped 15 wickets in?2011 ICC Cricket World Cup?and won man of the series award. He was also one of the top performers in?the 2007 ICC World T20?both of which India won. Yuvraj is the son of former Indian fast bowler and Punjabi actor?Yuvraj Singh He has won 7 Player of the Series awards in ODI cricket, which is joint 2nd highest by an Indian.



More know about Yuvraj Singh <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuvraj_Singh">Wikipedia</a>

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Yuvraj Singh practicing for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2020-21.



Yuvraj Singh: The former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh likely to feature in Punjab?s SMAT squad. The chances of Yuvraj Singh stepping into competitive cricket got increased after Punjab included his name in the list of probable 30 players who can take part in SMAT 2021.



The swashbuckling all-rounder had confirmed his retirement from all forms of cricket last year. However, Punjab Cricket Association asked him to play for them and Singh assured his presence.



The southpaw was seen practicing in nets at Punjab Cricket Academy soon after he turned 39. He shared his training video on his Instagram.



<h2>We are still waiting for the response:</h2>



However, there is no clarity for him to be a part of the game. ?We are still waiting for BCCI?s response,? PCA secretary Puneet Bali.



The former Indian left-handed batsman also took part in the Global T20 League held in Canada after receiving NOC from BCCI. The Indian Cricket Board does not allow active players to take part in foreign leagues.



Bandar Sarn is another noticeable inclusion by Punjab Cricket Association along with Yuvraj Singh. The speedster had moved to Chandigarh last year after he was left out from the Punjab Squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy.



Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy will be the beginning of the domestic circuit after the Pandemic. The opener of SMAT will be played on 10th January.



However, the decision for Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy is not yet taken by the board.



<h2>Punjab probable Players for SMAT:?</h2>



Mandeep Singh, Yuvraj Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Salil Arora, Gitansh Khera, Ramandeep Singh, Sanvir Singh, Karan Kaila, Rahul Sharma, Krishan Alang, Sandeep Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, Ikjot Singh, Naman Dhir, Abhishek Gupta, Himanshu Satyawan, Gurkeerat Singh, Anmolpreet Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Anmol Malhotra, Aarush Sabharwal, Abhinav Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Mayank Arkande, Baltej Singh, Siddharth Kaul, Barinder Sarn, Gurnoor Singh, Harjas, Abhijit Garg, Kunwar Pathak.



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Yuvraj Singh practicing for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2020-21

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ICC WTC should be a 3 match affair, India at a slight disadvantage said, Yuvraj Singh.



Yuvraj Singh feels that the ICC World Test Championship final should be a three games affair between India and New Zealand as the current scenarios put India at a ?slight disadvantage? against the Kiwis.



The Kane Williamson-led New Zealand is currently engaged in a two games Test series against England and will ahead to the final with enough match practice while the Indian team will advance further without any proper match practice.



The final of the inaugural ICC World Test Championship will be played at Rose Bowl, Southampton, starting June 18 between India and New Zealand.



"I feel in a situation like this, there should be a best of 3 Tests, because if you lose the first one then you can come back in the next two. India will have a slight disadvantage because New Zealand are already playing Test cricket in England," Yuvraj told Sports Tak.



India landed in the UK on 3rd June after which the team underwent a three days quarantine before heading out to have individual practice sessions. Virat and his men will have around 8-10 sessions of practice before advancing to the final run.



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"There are 8-10 practice sessions but there's no substitute for match-practice. It will be an even contest but New Zealand will have an edge."



The former cricketer reckons that India has a formidable playing unit as compared to the Kiwis in both aspects of the game. 



?I do believe that India is very strong because lately, we have been winning games outside the country. I think our batting is stronger and bowling is at par,? stated Yuvraj Singh.



The southpaw said that Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, who are going to be Indian openers, will have to get acclimated to the conditions. To win score runs in England, India will have to adapt to the swing movements quickly, said the 2011 World Cup hero.



"Rohit Sharma is very experienced now in Test matches. He has almost 7 hundreds, 4 hundreds as opener. But both Rohit and Shubman Gill have not opened in England ever," Yuvraj said.



"They know the challenge, the Dukes Ball swings early. They have to get used to the conditions quickly. In England, it's important to take it one session at a time. In the morning, the ball swings and seams, in the afternoon you can score runs, after Tea, it swings again. As a batsman, if you can adapt to these things, you can be successful."



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ICC WTC should be a 3 match affair, India at a slight disadvantage said, Yuvraj Singh

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Yuvraj Singh reveals the conversation with Stuart Broad's father after hitting him for six sixes in T20.



Team India?s World Cup 2011 hero Yuvraj Singh in his recent conversation with Gaurav Kapoor in the podcast called ?22 Yarns? revealed what Stuart Broad?s father told him after he smashed his son for six consecutive sixes in an over.



During the 2007 T20 World Cup game between England and India, Yuvraj Singh and Andrew Flintoff got engaged in a heated argument in the 17th over of the first innings. The argument between the two got red hot and the Umpires had to intervene in order to resume the play.



Furious with what happened an over before, Yuvraj Singh took his revenge as he smacked Stuart Broad to six sixes in the very next over. With this Singh became the only fourth cricketer in senior cricket to achieve this feat.



Remembering the conversation with Stuart Broad's father Chris Broad, who is an ICC Match referee, Yuvraj Singh said, ?I remember when we were playing the semifinal against Australia, Chris Broad, Stuart?s father was the match referee. He came before the game and said ?thank you for almost finishing my son?s career.? I said ?nothing personal. I got hit for 5 sixes, I know how it feels.?



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The 39-years old cricketer did not respond to Chris Board's comment as he was also hit off to five sixes in an over by a batsman and he knows how it feels.



Yuvraj further said that he gave his T20 shirt to Stuart Broad as his father had asked him for that.



?He was like ?you have to give that shirt to Stuart, the one you wore while hitting six sixes.? I gave him the shirt and wrote ?I know how it feels, coz I have been hit for five.? I said ?you are the future of England, I?m sure you are gonna do great things.? And look where he is today, more than 500 Test wickets,? Yuvraj said.



Stuart Broad, the English pace stalwart, is amongst the highest wicket-takers in Test Cricket. He is also the third most capped English player in the longest format with 147 Test matches and 518 wickets under his decorated hat.



?See it can happen to anyone. You can have a bad day and when you do only you are a person who can understand what is actually going on. You work hard day in and day out to give the best for your country and when you have a day like that you suddenly don?t know who to turn up to. So you have to be your own saviour. It?s very easy for others to say anything,? Yuvraj added.



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Yuvraj Singh reveals the conversation with Stuart Broad's father after hitting him for six sixes in T20

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Rishabh Pant a bright prospect to lead India in Future says, Yuvraj Singh.



Former Indian all-rounder and 2011 World Cup-winning player Yuvraj Singh reckons Rishabh Pant as a potential Indian captain in the future following his exploits in the IPL 2021 with added captaincy roles.



The former cricketer said Pant has proved himself in the tough conditions and is going to be a match-winner of the team.



The 23-years old Rishabh Pant had a horrible initial stage of his career where he was consistently criticised for his wicket-keeping skills and rash shot play to throw wicket.?



The cricketer with the support of Indian management, who backed him knowing his capabilities, has overcome his shortcomings and has proved his mettle in the recent past.



Pant was brilliant in the 2020-21 Border Gavaskar Trophy where he scored crucial runs and won the series, playing a scintillating knock of unbeaten 89 at the Gaba to seal the Border Gavaskar Trophy.&nbsp;



He also had a good time against England earlier this year where he amassed 270 runs including a century and two half-centuries.



?Rishabh Pant has proven to be a match-winner. In tough conditions like Australia, the way he batted and the way he got a brilliant hundred against England as well. He is probably a key (player) in the middle order," Yuvraj told TimesofIndia.com



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He further said that it feels good to watch the public and media speaking good about Rishabh lately, especially after a lot of criticism he received for his poor wicketkeeping.?



"I am very glad, that you are saying he is very mature and he is a find for India because I felt he got a lot of criticism after the ways (in which) he got out. So, it is good to listen to some positive words for him,? Singh added.



The 2011 World Cup-winning cricketer compared the likes of legendary Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist with Rishabh Pant. He can change the course of the game in a blink and can be really destructive.



"I see someone, Rishabh Pant, like Adam Gilchrist who can change the course of the game. Gilchrist changed the course of the game in Test cricket when he came onto the scene. And I feel Rishabh can do the same," he said.



Pant has got a sharp and smart brain behind his jolly, chirpy and ever-smiling attitude reckons Yuvraj Singh and foresees him as future Indian captain.



"I also see Rishabh as a potential Indian captain in the future. But I feel he surely has a smart brain as well, because I saw him when he was captaining in the IPL for Delhi Capitals. He did an incredible job. So, people should look at him as the next captain of the Indian team in the coming years," Yuvraj said



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Rishabh Pant a bright prospect to lead India in Future says, Yuvraj Singh.

Rishabh Pant a bright prospect to lead India in Future says, Yuvraj Singh

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Yuvraj Singh arrested for making casteist remarks against Yuzvendra Chahal.



Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh was on Saturday arrested by Hansi Police (Haryana) for allegedly making casteist slur during an Instagram live last year. He was, though, given interim bail on the orders of Punjab and Haryana High Court.



The 35-years old cricketer during an Instagram Live, conducted in April last year, with opener Rohit Sharma uttered some casteist remarks unknowingly against leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal which didn't go well with Chahal's fans. The people on social media has constantly targeted Singh multiple times and has often demanded apologies.



Rajat Kalsan, a lawyer from Hasni, filed a complaint against the former cricketer for his poor casteist comments after which action was taken against Yuvraj Singh and was booked under Sections 153A and 153B of Indian Penal Code Section 3(1)(u) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention and Atrocities) Act.



Nitika Gahulaut, Superintendent of Police (Hansi) confirmed the formal arrest of the Ex Indian cricketer and after which he was released on bail.



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"We only made a formal arrest and he was released on bail in compliance of the orders of the Punjab and Haryana High court," Nitika Gahulaut said.



The 2011 World Cup-winning cricketer has issued his apology for the same and has expressed his regret for unknowingly hurting people?s sentiments.?



"This is to clarify I have never believed in any kind of disparity, be it on the basis of caste, colour, creed or gender. I have given and continue to spend my life for the welfare of people. I believe in the dignity of life and respect each individual without exception,? wrote Yuvraj Singh in his apology which was posted across his social media handles.



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"I understand that while I was having a conversation with my friends, I was misunderstood, which was unwarranted. However, as a responsible Indian I want to say that if I have unintentionally hurt anybody?s sentiments or feelings, I would like to express regret for the same. My love for India and all its people is eternal."



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Yuvraj Singh arrested for making casteist remarks against Yuzvendra Chahal

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Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has confirmed that he is going to return back from his retirement and will be soon on the field. It is noteworthy that the all-rounder had announced his retirement two years back after playing international cricket for India for 19 long years.&nbsp;



The southpaw with his social media post informed that he is withdrawing from his retirement and will play cricket very soon. Though he doesn?t reveal the tournament for which he is going to prepare.



The 39-years old all-rounder has been active in several cricket leagues ever since he drew curtains to his glorious international cricket. He has featured in several leagues all across the globe including Road Safety World Series, Global T20 League and Abu Dhabi T10 league.



He further urged to keep supporting team India, which has lost its first two matches in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2021 and is on the verge of elimination.&nbsp;



"God decides your destiny !!On public demand ill be back on the pitch hopefully in February ! Ain't nothing like this feeling ! Thank you for your love and wishes. Mean a lot to me ! Keep supporting India. It's our team and a true fan will show his or her support in tough times #JaiHind," he captioned a video on Twitter.



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Yuvraj?s international career consists of 40 test matches, 304 ODIs and 58 T20Is in which all-rounder plundered a massive 11778 runs at an average of 35.05.?Moreover, he has claimed 148 wickets throughout his international career.



The Chandigarh born cricketer was known for his courage and bravery more than his international records. Yuvraj played for team India while he was diagnosed with cancer in 2011. He played a major role in India?s ODI World Cup 2021 win. He was adjudged Man of the tournament in the 2011 World Cup where he amassed 362? runs with the bat and scalped 15 wickets.



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Yuvraj Singh has announced his return from retirement, likely to be on the field on February

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Yuvraj Singh has been a massive admirer of Virat Kohli ever since the starting days of his career. They were colleagues in the Indian Senior Team and Yuvi has always spoken very highly of the former Indian skipper. As Virat is currently going through a rough phase in his life, Yuvraj came out in support of his former colleague and tried to uplift him with a few words of motivation and inspiration. He thus penned down an emotional letter on Tuesday dedicating to Virat Kohli and shared it on his Twitter handle. Virat Kohli had been struggling with poor form for quite some time now. At the start of 2021, he thus stepped down as the captain of India?s T20 team and also as the captain of IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore. He did so in order to focus on his batting and the on the other formats. 



However, BCCI soon removed him from ODI captaincy as well and replaced named Rohit Sharma as India?s new captain. It led to a huge brawl between BCCI and Virat and ultimately as the situation worsened, he stepped down from Test captaincy as well. It is indeed wonderful to see that Yuvraj Singh is standing beside Virat Kohli in his tough time. 







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Yuvraj Singh wrote in his letter that he has seen Virat Kohli transform as a person and as a cricketer. The young boy who used to face legends at the nets with zero fear in his eyes has now become a legend himself. Saying a few words of motivation, Yuvi said that he expects to see many more wonderful knocks from Virat Kohli and asked him to always keep the ?fire inside him burning?. Yuvi posted a picture of Virat Kohli and him together, a picture of the letter he wrote and a picture of a golden shoe. He dedicated and gifted the shoe to Kohli. In the caption, he wrote, ?To the little boy from Delhi @imvkohli I want to dedicate this special shoe to you, celebrating your career n time as captain which has brought smiles to millions of fans all over the world.? He also hoped that Kohli keeps on playing the way he does and keep making the country proud. 



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Well, Virat Kohli has replied to Yuvraj Singh?s tweet now and his reply is equally wonderful. He posted another picture of him and Yuvraj Singh and wrote on his social media handles: ?Yuvi Pa thank you for this lovely gesture.Your comeback from cancer will always be an inspiration for people in all walks of life not just cricket. You have always been generous and caring for people around you.I wish you all the happiness,God bless @YUVSTRONG12. Rab rakha?



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Virat Kohli responds to Yuvraj Singh?s heartfelt emotional letter for him

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Not everybody gets the support in Indian cricket that MS Dhoni has received, says Yuvraj Singh: Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has accused the Indian selectors and team management of treating him unfairly after his comeback to the Indian cricket post the ICC ODI World Cup 2011. Yuvraj in his recent interview launched an attack and said that not everybody in the Indian cricket gets the support that MS Dhoni has received during the fag end of his career.



Yuvraj Singh?s image in world cricket is more than just an all-rounder. A fascinating cricketer with long levers and a beautiful gift of timing, Yuvraj Singh achieved a lot during his international career. The southpaw was even adjudged as the Player of the Tournament during the 2011 World Cup, which India won.



However, his time post World Cup remains full of ebbs and flows. Yuvraj was diagnosed with cancer during the 2011 World Cup and he went for treatment. The cricketer battled the disease and made a comeback in Indian cricket, however, things weren?t the same as they were earlier when he left.



Though he used to feature in the Indian jerseys, he was not consistent and used to get dropped from the squad often. Yuvraj has time and again opened up about his snub from the Indian team after his retirement in 2019.



Yuvraj Singh has fired several bold statements in the past, about how unfairly he was treated towards the end of his career, but the recent attack has grabbed several eyeballs.&nbsp;



The 40-years old cricketer in his recent interview said that MS Dhoni is amongst a few lucky ones to get everlasting support from the Indian dressing room and selectors.?



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?Look at Mahi (MS Dhoni) towards the end of his career. He had so much support from Virat and Ravi Shastri. They took him to the (2019) World Cup, he played till the end, and went on to play 350 games. I think support is very important but in Indian cricket everybody will not get support,? said Yuvraj Singh on Home of Heroes on Sports18.



?Definitely when you have support from the coach and the captain it helps,? he added.



He further mentioned that several great players like Harbhajan Singh, Virender Sehwag, and Gautam Gambhir were not lucky enough to get that aid from the dressing room.



?There have been great players like Harbhajan Singh, Virender Sehwag, VVS Laxman, Gautam Gambhir who didn?t get that (support). When you are batting out there and you know that the axe is hanging on your head how will you concentrate and bat and give your best. It is not an excuse but with different coaches and after 2011 times are very different,? he stated.



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Not everybody gets the support in Indian cricket that MS Dhoni has received, says Yuvraj Singh

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Left-hand batters have the skill to make the game of cricket look sexy. Over the years, we have seen many exquisite left-handers. Adam Gilchrist, Matthew Hayden, Kumar Sangakkara, and who else? It is always a delight to see a ?lefty? dominate the game. Also, it becomes a pain for the bowler as he has to change his angle and always hit the right spot. So, here is a look at the top 5 left-hand batters to ever wear the Indian blue jersey:&nbsp;



<h2>5) Gautam Gambhir is one of the top left-hand batters to play for India:&nbsp;</h2>



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Gautam Gambhir, India?s forever crisis man, walks in at number 5 on this list. An authentic Indian Cricket fan will always regard Gauti?s contribution to the 2007 and 2011 World Cup Finals. His innings in Napier where he displayed an epitome of patience one for the ages. Gambhir faced the ?third new ball? in that Napier Test match! He bats for 11 hours in total! When everything is going down south, Gautam Gambhir pulled things back in favor of India. He has 4154 Test Runs and 5238 ODI runs to his name. &nbsp;



<h2>4) Suresh Raina is one of the top left-hand batters to play for India:&nbsp;</h2>



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A player who belongs to the elite category of players to have scored a hundred in all three formats; Suresh Raina was a true gem of Indian cricket. He was a team man. One can never forget, Raina?s celebrations when any other bowler used to get a wicket. Raina scored a hundred on their Test debut against Sri Lanka. Not to forget his essential contributions in the 2011 World Cup Semi-Finals and Quarter-Finals. He ended his career on a high with 5651 ODI runs to his name. But these runs were very impactful!&nbsp;



<h2>3) Shikhar Dhawan is one of the top left-hand batters to play for India:&nbsp;</h2>



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Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma revolutionized Indian batting with Virat Kohli from 2013 onwards. Dhawan is a player with class. He is a player who knows how to play well and flaunt the same. Dhawan in Mr. ICC. He might not play exceptionally well in the bilateral series but cometh the ICC tournaments, it?s ?Dhawan? all the way! When Shikhar is on the song, he makes the bowlers dance to his tunes. What amazes me the most is that he always portrays a smile in any situation of the game.&nbsp;



<h2>2) Yuvraj Singh:&nbsp;</h2>



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If there is a player who was born to dominate the game, it is Yuvraj Singh. Class, style, sass, dominance, and skill! Yuvraj Singh had it all. He was often criticized for his attitude off&nbsp;the field but on-field he was a beast. And off-the-field criticism was baseless. Poor Stuart Broad still gets nightmares of getting whacked for 6 sixes in an over. This man almost sacrificed his life to win the 2011 World Cup for Sachin Tendulkar. Imagine a 22-year-old smashing Australians in Sydney, Yuvi did just that when he scored 139 at the SCG. His five-wicket haul against Ireland, hundred against the West Indies, and performance in the quarter-finals against Australia will be written in history books. &nbsp;



<h2>1) Sourav Ganguly:&nbsp;</h2>



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Dada Ganguly revolutionized Indian cricket. He walked in as a skipper after the 2000 match-fixing scandal. In a team with many senior and respected players, Dada took charge. He led India to many historic wins. He gave the Indian team the ?Boss? attitude. He had his players chosen and gave them n number of chances. And these were not just players but assets to Indian cricket. He was an illustrious batter. The ?God of Offside? Dada scored 11000+ ODI runs and 7000+ test runs. 



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IND vs ENG: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his playing XI for the first T20I against England. The match between the two teams is all set to take place on Wednesday (22nd January) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
India and England will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series. Both teams have a mixed combination of seniors and youngsters in the team, and with the way they have played of late, it's fair to say that it will be an exciting series to watch. 
Coming to the first T20I, Ravichandran Ashwin backed Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma to open the innings for the team. The duo has been doing a decent job together as an opener and would be hoping to carry on the same form in the upcoming first match. 
Sanju Samson was at his exceptional best in the T20Is last year as he slammed three tons. While on the other hand, Abhishek Sharma hasn't been able to maintain consistency. Hence the series will be extremely important for him with the bat. 
At No.3, Ravichandran Ashwin picked Tilak Varma. The left-hander oozed his class with the bat in the last series against South Africa. He batted at No.3 and slammed two back-to-back centuries. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav, as per Ashwin, will bat at No.4.
Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Axar Patel are the three all-rounders picked by Ravichandran Ashwin in his Indian XI for the first IND vs ENG T20I. They are expected to play a major role with the bat and ball. 
Rinku Singh also has been picked by Ravichandran Ashwin in his Indian XI for the first IND vs ENG team. He will be taking the role of finisher while there was no place for Ravi Bishnoi, who hard has put a foot wrong in his T20I career. Varun Chakravarthy will be there as per Ashwin. 
Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh are the two fast bowlers picked by Ravichandran Ashwin for the first IND vs ENG XI. Shami will be making his comeback to the team after a year, while Arshdeep will be keen to make an impact. 
<h2>IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin's Indian XI for the first T20I </h2>
Here's Ravichandran Ashwin's Indian XI for the first T20I 
Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami
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Ravichandran Ashwin names India XI for first IND vs ENG T20I {PC:X}

India and England will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series

IND vs ENG: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his playing XI for the first T20I against England.

IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin picks his Indian XI for the first T20I against England, no place for Ravi Bishnoi

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The India and Pakistan rivalry has been a great contest on the cricket field, as well as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, marked by intense competition between the neighbouring nations and passionate fan engagement. It has often been seen that ever since the two teams have stopped playing bilaterals against eachother, these two are featured in every ICC tournament, which draw millions of spectators.  
The rivalry only intensifies, every time the two nations play against eachother, be it the Cricket World Cup or the ICC Champions Trophy. Such has been India’s domination in the ICC events, that they claimed successive wins in both the One-Day as well as the T20 World Cup. However, the Champions Trophy results have been contrasting with Pakistan’s infamous victory in the CT 2017 final against India, as well as their memorable 10-wickets win against India in the T20 World Cup of 2021.    
Clearly, the India vs Pakistan games are celebration of cricket to its peak, where every ball, every run, and every wicket carries the weightage of national pride.
<h2 dir="ltr">Here’s the strongest combined playing XI from the current squads of India and Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr">1: Rohit Sharma (C)</h3>
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Rohit Sharma - The Indian skipper at the top (Image Credit: X)
Indian captain and opener Rohit Sharma will be a part of the India-Pakistan combine playing XI. The right-handed batter has exceptional records and stats in ICC tournaments for the Indian Cricket Team.
As of now, Rohit Sharma has scored a total of 10,866 runs with an average of 49.16, including 31 centuries and 57 fifties in ODIs. Sharma has this ability to score quick runs and introduce the x-factor of the game for his side. 
<h3 dir="ltr">2: Babar Azam</h3>
Former Pakistan captain and top-order batter Babar Azam would also be a part of the combined ODI playing XI. Though he has been scorched off form recently and has faced sheer criticism, however, the players great antics cannot be overlooked owing to his sudden dip in form. 
As of now, Babar Azam has managed to score 5,957 runs with an average of 56,73, including 19 centuries and 34 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">3: Virat Kohli</h3>
One of the greatest players when it comes to limited overs cricket, Virat Kohli is considered the greatest in the format, while his fearless approach often frightens any bowling attack in the world. 
As of now, Virat Kohli is nearing the great landmark of 14000 ODI runs in international cricket, as he for now has a total of 13,906 runs to his name with an average of 58.18, including 50 centuries and 72 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">4: Shreyas Iyer</h3>
Indian middle-order batter <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shreyas_Iyer">Shreyas Iyer </a>has been a consistent player for the men in blue in the ODI format for a long time. Iyer has been a crucial asset to the India middle-order while delivering match-winning performances in the CWC 2023 as well as the Asia Cup. This is the reason he finds himself in place of Indian star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant.  
As of now, Shreyas Iyer has put on a total of 2,421 runs with an average of 47.47, including 5 centuries and 18 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">5: Mohammad Rizwan</h3>
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New Pakistan skipper - Mohammad Rizwan (Image Credit: X)
Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan fins his name in this combined playing XI for India and Pakistan. The currently named skipper of the Pakistan limited-overs side, has produced results after his immediate effect.  
As of now, Mohammad Rizwan has scored a total of 2,352 runs with an average of 41.26, including 3 centuries and 15 fifties, however, he is one of the most standout players for Pakistan in the middle-order. 
<h3 dir="ltr">6: Hardik Pandya</h3>
Indian all-rounder <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardik_Pandya">Hardik Pandya</a> has been the asset for the Indian side, winning matches on several occasions. Pandya has been a responsible batsman down the order with an exemplary record against Pakistan. He on several occasions has won matches for India single-handedly, be it with the bat or with the ball. 
As of now, Hardik Pandya has scored 1769 runs and has taken 84 wickets for the Indian side in the 50-over format.
<h3 dir="ltr">7: Shadab Khan</h3>
Shadab Khan, the Leg-spin bowling all-rounder has been a crucial player for the Pakistan cricket team in recent times.Though Shadab Khan has not featured much for Pakistan in recent times, his services have been relished by the nation when it comes to limited-overs cricket. 
As of now, Shadab Khan has 855 runs and 85 wickets for the Pakistan side to his name.
<h3 dir="ltr">8: Kuldeep Yadav</h3>
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Kuldeep Yadav: The wizard for India in the sub-continent (Image Credit: X)
Kuldeep Yadav, the left-arm Chinaman bowler, has had an immense impact on India’s performances under sub-continent conditions. He is known for his standout services in the ODI format and hence features as the only main spin bowling option in the 11.
As of now, Kuldeep Yadav has taken 172 wickets for the Indian side with an economy of just 4.99.
<h3 dir="ltr">9: Shaheen Shah Afridi</h3>
Shaheen Shah Afridi has seemingly restored his form after his work stress was reduced, as the pacer has this supreme ability to swing the new ball on both sides. For Pakistan, Shaheen has been a proven matchwinner in several high-profile games in ICC tournaments.
As of now, Shaheen Shah Afridi has picked 119 wickets for the Pakistan Cricket Team with an economy of 5.49.
<h3 dir="ltr">10: Jasprit Bumrah</h3>
India’s most deadliest fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is one of the most feared bowlers in the world currently. Bumrah is an exceptional pacer in all phases of the game, and he can deliver the maximum impact with the new ball as well as in the death overs. Bumrah has not played many ODIs owing to his frequent injuries and still remains doubtful for the Champions Trophy 2025. 
As of now, Jasprit Bumrah has taken a total of 149 wickets with an economy of 4.59 for the Indian side.
<h3 dir="ltr">11: Mohammed Shami</h3>
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Mohammed Shami's return to the Indian side for the Champions Trophy (Image Credit: X) 
Mohammed Shami, the most experienced right-arm fast bowler for India, is set to feature in the upcoming Champions Trophy, as he has never featured for the Indian team ever since the last Cricket World Cup in 2023, where he was the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. 
As of now, Mohammed Shami has clinched a total of 195 wickets for the men in blue with an economy of 5.55.
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India and Pakistan's combined strongest probable 11 picked from their squads for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Sighting India vs Pakistan rivalries over ICC events, here is a combined playing 11 from the current squad of both the teams for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.