Vivo IPL 2021: Zaheer Khan explains why Hardik Pandya didn?t bowl against RCB in the IPL opener.



Vivo IPL 2021: Mumbai Indians director of cricket operations Zaheer Khan on Monday explained why Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya was not given over to bowl. The all-rounder was having some shoulder concern that is the reason why he didn?t bowl in the first game against RCB however Khan said that he will soon contribute to the team?s success with the ball too.



Rohit Sharma?s Mumbai Indians failed to break the curse of losing the opening game once again as they lose to Virat Kohli?s RCB in Chennai.



?Hardik, as a whole package is always of great value, everyone knows that. It was a workload related thing in the previous game,? Zaheer said at the pre-match conference ahead of their game against Kolkata Knight Riders.



?He bowled in the whole England series, in the last ODI he bowled about nine overs and that is why in consultation with the physio, we had to take that approach.



?There was a bit of concern around his shoulder but that is not an issue to worry about now. He will surely get to bowl very soon and contribute with the ball in hand too.?



Former Indian bowler Zaheer Khan further said that Kieron Pollard is the sixth bowling option for us right now.



?Pollard is our sixth bowling option. We are not concerned about anything in that department.?



<h2>Quinton de Kock up for the Selection for the next game:</h2>



South African opener Quinton de Kock will be available for the selection in the next game said, Zaheer Khan.



?Quinton has completed his quarantine and had a good practice session yesterday. So, he is available for the selection for tomorrow?s game against KKR.?



Australian opener Chris Lynn scored a quick&nbsp; 49 runs in the first game for MI against RCB however it is still a doubt whether he will retain his place in the team or Quinton de Kock will replace him in the playing11.



?It is a good headache to have as a management, like I was earlier saying we are lucky and fortunate to have such a squad where people are waiting to grab those opportunities, and pushing each other, so that?s the exciting part.?



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Vivo IPL 2021: Zaheer Khan explains why Hardik Pandya didn?t bowl against RCB in IPL opener

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India?s complete 15 men squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2021, predicted by Zaheer Khan.



ICC T20 World Cup 2021: Former Indian ace pacer Zaheer Khan has revealed his choice of 15 men Indian squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, which is slated to be held in the UAE and Oman, October 17 onwards. The veteran cricket has left behind some notable names while picking his squad.



Khan, who has over 600 wickets across formats for India, overlooked chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav along with all-rounder Krunal Pandya. Other well known missing players in his list were Shreyas Iyer and Shardul Thakur, who have been doing well for India in the shortest format.



Iyer, 26 years old, is currently recovering from his shoulder injury which he sustained during the India vs England home series.



The pace stalwart went with Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul as his two first-choice openers in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2021. Both the Indian openers share a great camaraderie and have fantastic records in the format.



"I will open with KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma. Virat and Surya will follow them. I know Virat has made the statement that he wants to open the innings. But I would still say that Virat only opens in case Hardik is not available to bowl. In that scenario, you can sacrifice one batsman and get an extra bowler," said Zaheer Khan in Cricbuzz live post-match show.



He further backed his Mumbai Indians (MI) batsman Suryakumar Yadav to come at four. Yadav impressed everyone ever since he stepped into the international schedule for India. The dashing batsman is consistent and owing to which he has received his ODI cap and maiden Test call-up.



He then picked up wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant and all-rounder Hardik Pandya at 5 and 6. The duo will add firepower to India?s batting unit along with depth.



Picking up his spinners, the former pacer went with two impressive leggie?s in Rahul Chahar and Yuzvendra Chahal. To everyone?s surprise, Khan left out left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav from the T20I squad.?



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Furthermore, the veteran bowler added mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy to the squad along with all-rounder Washington Sundar.



"I have Chahal as the lead leg spinner and also went in with Rahul Chahar as his backup. In this format, we have seen that leg spinner is such a crucial factor. Chakravarthy/Sundar will be the spinners who would be bowling with the new ball. If you want that mystery element, you can choose Chakravarthy, but otherwise, you can go in with Sundar as well," Zaheer Khan added.



Soon came another shocking element in Khan?s squad when he uttered that ace pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is not certain and he kept a choice between T Natarajan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.



Zaheer Khan, at last, picked genuine pacers Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, and Deepak Chahar.



<h2>India?s complete 15 men squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2021:</h2>



Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar, T Natarajan/Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Washington Sundar/Varun Chakravarthy.



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India?s complete 15 men squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2021, predicted by Zaheer Khan

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ENGvsIND: Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan lauds the England captain Joe Root for his above sensational stuff in the third Headingley Test Match while analysing the match as it went on day two. Root reflected tremendously after a terrible loss at the Lord?s cricket ground and smashed his third century of the series, in as many matches.&nbsp;



England managed to extend their massive lead to 354 runs on day three after bundling out India for a poor 78 runs score in the first innings. As of now, India has scored 39 runs in the loss of one wicket in their second innings as session two of day three commenced.



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Zaheer Khan scanning England?s inning at the stumps on day 2 said that it was crucial for the England captain to inspire his troops after the loss in the previous test match.



"It is very important for a leader, especially when his team is down and trailing, to motivate his teammates, inspire them to play good cricket, and come back in the series. So, Root showed all these qualities and also showed his vigor," Zaheer said <a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-videos/47844/cricbuzz-chatter-eng-v-ind-3rd-test-day-2-stumps-review">during a discussion on Cricbuzz</a>.



Root cooped a strong criticism after his tactical failure on the final day of the Lord?s test which resulted in India getting that win. England riding on the emotions after a few heated arguments with Indian cricketers went on to lose the second test match which at times looked evenly poised and even in the hands of the hosts.



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"It is not easy (to perform like this) after receiving the kind of criticism he received for his captaincy after the Lord's Test. He used the break very well and maintained his form with the bat. Sometimes, when this sort of thing happens (criticism after Lord's Test), it affects your batting too. Instead, he polished his batting further.



"The way the match started and the first day played out and the way (James) Anderson and the bowlers performed so well to bundle out India cheaply, he would have definitely benefitted from it. Let's not forget the opening stand. In this innings, he batted more freely and was playing his shots more often. The fact that he is well-versed with this ground was also an added advantage," explained Zaheer.



The England skipper structured his innings well right from the start as he looked positive and believed his instincts. The batter absorbed all the pressure by playing sensible strokes which fetched him good runs.&nbsp;



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"It looked like he had made up his mind that he will be positive. He had to curb his instincts, absorb the pressure and play accordingly till now. So, he would definitely have enjoyed this on the back of the great form and a great platform," opined Zaheer.



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ENGvsIND: Zaheer Khan lauds England captain Joe Root for his remarkable century

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RCB vs MI: Star Mumbai Indians (MI) all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who missed out on the first two opening matches of IPL 2021 phase 2 is very likely to make his return to the cricket field in tomorrow?s match against RCB believes Zaheer Khan, Director of Cricket Operations Mumbai Indians.



The title-holders didn?t have the best of the starts in the second leg of IPL 2021 as they lost two matches on the trot. The first loss came against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) while Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) sealed the show the other night to push Mumbai Indian further back in the points table.



Rohit Sharma and co missed the services of Hardik Pandya at the backend where quick runs were required. In spite of getting a solid start from opener Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock, the defending champions failed to post a daunting total and lost the match against KKR.



However, Zaheer Khan is optimistic about Hardik Pandya?s return in the Mumbai first XI in the match against RCB on Sunday.



?Well, we have a practice session today lined up, so after we finish the press conference we are going to go there and will take an informed call on that. He (Hardik) has started practicing, that?s what I can share with you guys right now.



So, we are hopeful that he (Hardik) will be fit and available. That?s what we are hoping,? the former India pacer said at the pre-match conference.



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MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene on the opening day of the Vivo IPL 2021 phase 2 reasoned Hardik?s exclusion from the team was due to a slight niggle.



Zaheer said that all the teams in the IPL prefer smart preparations and knows how to stay on top of the opposite team.



?As you know, IPL is a very highly competitive tournament, so teams are always trying to have a one up on each other and they are getting smart in their preparation and these days every team is analysing every other team. So we have to stay at the top.



?The focus has always been on us, this team has been so successful because we have been focusing on our processes, our strengths and our players who are taking the field. And these are the players who have got us the championship, so we have that kind of approach and we have had quite a lot of good conversations around those things,? he said.



The second half of the IPL 2021 is all about pressure, the intensity of matches is high and MI knows how to bring the best in stressful situations, added Zaheer Khan.



The middle-order crisis of MI is not a concern for the franchise. Khan stressed that it is always about finding the right rhythm and once players get that they become unstoppable.



?But I don?t see it (the middle-order form) as a concern. It is just about finding that rhythm. You have seen in this format and this tournament particularly that once you get on a roll, you can win a couple of games together,? he said.



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Vivo IPL 2021: Mumbai Indians (MI) all-rounder Hardik Pandya may return against RCB: Zaheer Khan

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Mohammad Siraj looks more assured than before, growing in confidence: Zaheer Khan



India vs New Zealand: Former Indian left-arm pacer Zaheer Khan heaped praises on young pacer Mohammad Siraj for his brilliant bowling against New Zealand. Khan reckons that Siraj?s confidence in his bowling is growing with each passing day and the pacer looks more assured than he was before.



India gave chance to Mohammad Siraj in the second match in the absence of senior pacers like Jasprit BUmrah and Mohammad Shami. Siraj started off brilliantly by scalping three initial wickets against New Zealand in the first innings in Mumbai.



Siraj begin the demolition of the kiwi lineup with the new ball in Mumbai and pushed the opposition on complete backfoot with his fierce spell of (3/19) in the first innings.



Zaheer Khan during the post-match show at Cricbuzz said that Siraj is beaming with confidence as he is getting to understand his own bowling.



?He [Siraj] is one of those bowlers who is growing in confidence; he has started to look more assured than before,? Zaheer told Cricbuzz. ?When you just start playing international cricket or Test cricket, you need a little bit of time to realise what your strengths are, how do you simplify things.?



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?Whenever I look at Siraj now, I feel he has simplified things. He tries to attack the stumps, which is his strength, and that?s where you see his deliveries either jagging back in or shaping away from the batter. So, it seems he is understanding well what works for him. He is moulding things that way, and he is reaping the rewards,? he added.



The former pacer further highlighted the importance of having a bowler of Siraj?s calibre in the team.&nbsp;



?Having him in the team will definitely ease things out, because when you have to rest your main bowler during the game ? if say Jasprit Bumrah is playing, he becomes the main bowler, so if you have to use Bumrah sparingly or tactically, someone like a Siraj becomes a great help for the team.?



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India vs New Zealand: Mohammad Siraj looks more assured than before, growing in confidence: Zaheer Khan

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Indian fast-bowling is a lesser-known prospect. When we speak about fast bowlers, we often speak about Mitchell Starc, Trent Boult, Shaheen Afridi, etc. But not so often, Indians are mentioned in the list. Indian left-arm fast bowlers are too good as well. The performances of Indian left-arm pacers are often overshadowed by the right-arm pacers and spinners. Here is a look at the top 5 Indian left-arm pacers:&nbsp;



<h2>Irfan Pathan</h2>



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Pathan was not much active in the past decade. Pathan was an integral part of the senior Indian Cricket Team that won the Champions Trophy in 2013. Irfan Pathan?s abilities with the ball were never a question. It is safe to say that his career was marred by Indian Cricketing Politics. His hard-hitting abilities with the bat made him the dynamic pace-bowling all-rounder that India required. Irfan Pathan was a player of class and was made for the grand stage.&nbsp;&nbsp;



<h2>Jaydev Unadkat</h2>



Jaydev Unadkat has been piling on the performances in the domestic seasons, year after year. Unadkat however, was never awarded a longer run in the Indian Cricket Team. He did feature in a series or two against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe but these are low-card teams. Jaydev Unadkat certainly made a lot of money from the IPL but. Unadkat is still expecting a national team call-up in the shortest format of the game. He truly deserves the same but the selectors have sidelined him.&nbsp;



<h2>Khaleel Ahmed</h2>



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Khaleel Ahmed was the front runner in getting picked for the World Cup 2019 held in England. But injuries marred his chances. Ahmed was India?s go-to pacer in the Asia Cup held in UAE in 2018. Khaleel can bring the ball into the right-hander. He also works on hitting the batsmen on their pads.&nbsp;&nbsp;



<h2>Ashish Nehra</h2>



Ashish Nehra was an integral part of the Indian T20I team till 2016. He played his last game at Delhi in 2017 against the New Zealand Team. Ashish Nehra was India?s top performer till the early 2010s. His performance in the semifinal against Pakistan in the 2011 ODI World Cup cannot be forgotten.&nbsp;&nbsp;



<h2>Zaheer Khan</h2>



Zaheer Khan has to be on top of the list. He was active in the Indian cricketing circuit as a player till 2017. He even captained the Delhi Daredevils in IPL 2017 before announcing retirement. Since then, Zak has been an integral part of the management of Mumbai Indians. Zaheer?s match-turning spell in the thriller against England in the 2011 ODI World Cup is cherished to this date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Top 5 Indian Left Arm Pacers in the Last Decade 2010-2020.

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Rohit Sharma?s services will be missed in the South Africa test series: Zaheer Khan.



SAvsIND: Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan reckons team India will definitely miss veteran opener Rohit Sharma?s presence in the squad for the Test series against South Africa. Team India will begin its tour of South Africa with the three matches test series on 26th December in SuperSport Park Centurian.?



It is important to note that the Indian side has conquered every major cricket playing nation in the world barring South Africa. The Indian side is ye to seize history against the Protea in the test series in their own backyard.



The visitors will have several challenges to face, including the absence of a few big players. Senior opener Rohit Sharma is out of the test series owing to a hamstring injury. Shubman Gill is also ruled out due to his shin injury. Premier all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is unavailable because of his fracture.



Former left-arm speedster, Zaheer Khan, though says that team India will miss Rohit Sharma?s services, but further reckons that there are several players in the team who can take up the opportunity and prove valuable.



?The quality of Rohit Sharma you are always going to miss. There is no doubt about it. But if you look at the squad, there are a number of good options to open for India. You need to wait and see which direction the team goes in. There are consistent performers in the team and the bench strength is also looking very good. It is a good headache to have for the team management,? Zaheer was quoted as saying by the Times of India.



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<h2>Zaheer Khan backed India to win maiden test series:</h2>



Khan has backed team India to lift its maiden test series win in South Africa. Despite being one of the strongest test sides in the world, India has never won a test series in the Rainbow nation.



"It all boils down to the planning and the consistent cricket this team has been playing. They have to just keep things simple. They need to continue what they have been doing. They have been successful in various conditions and the best part is that the bowling unit has been consistently doing well,? added Zaheer Khan.



The former pacer further added that the Indian bowlers, especially, will enjoy the conditions on offer in South Africa. The soil produces perfect bowling conditions and might be a little harsh for the batsman.



?India will definitely relish the South African conditions and the bowlers will enjoy bowling in those conditions. As a batting unit you need to put up a lot of runs on the board which is a basic requirement, but to win a Test match you need to take 20 wickets. The way Indian bowlers have been bowling, they will be able to do that. I am sure this Indian team will win their maiden series in South Africa,? he added.



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SAvsIND: Rohit Sharma?s services will be missed in the South Africa test series: Zaheer Khan

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Zaheer Khan reveals why Rohit Sharma is a successful captain in the IPL: Former Indian pacer and current Director of Cricket of Mumbai Indians (MI), Zaheer Khan has heaped praises on skipper Rohit Sharma for his exceptional leadership skills. Khan said that Rohit?s style of spearheading a team makes him a standout captain.



Under Rohit Sharma?s watchful eyes Mumbai Indians (MI) traced the IPL glory record five times, which is the most in the history of the tournament.&nbsp;



Zaheer Khan further said that Rohit dedicates time to its players and is always accessible for any issue. He stressed on the fact that his way of giving personal time to each and every individual makes him a role model.



?Rohit is a player?s captain. He?s been phenomenal for Mumbai Indians over the years as a player and a leader. The fact that he dedicates personal time to each individual and is very approachable, makes him a role model and a standout leader,? said Zaheer Khan.



Mumbai Indians have always encouraged the youngsters to perform and has groomed them to play at the highest levels. The likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya are two of the biggest testament to that fact.?



"We have always been a team which promotes and gives freedom to youngsters. With Rohit?s experience and attitude, I believe we will have a lot of individuals who would be groomed as leaders in their own respective ways,? he added.



Mumbai Indians retained Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav and Kieron Pollard for the Tata IPL 2022. The franchise also managed to get a couple of exciting players on board for the tournament during the mega auction.



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With a new squad in place, Zaheer Khan said that he is quite happy with the new Mumbai Indians contingent. The franchise managed to get a proper balance of youngsters and experience on the side.



?We are very happy with the team. As always, we have created a strong and competitive squad. A big auction also gives you the chance to plan ahead and work on balancing short and long-term goals as a team. We have managed to retain the core of the squad. And with the exciting buys, created a fine mix between experience and youth.?



The five times champions had a bit of a bitter IPL season last time in the UAE. The Rohit Sharma-led side couldn?t cross the league stage and were eliminated from the tournament. However, this time around the franchise would be hoping to pull off a good IPL season.



The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has scheduled the Tata IPL 2022 across four different venues in Mumbai and Pune.



?Yes, Mumbai has been our home but it?s not that we?re playing all our matches at Wankhede. If you see, all teams are playing relatively the same amount of matches at all venues. So, I don?t think there would be any advantage or disadvantage for any team,? Zaheer said, ?I believe all teams start with a clean slate.?



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Zaheer Khan reveals why Rohit Sharma is a successful captain in the IPL

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The Indian Cricket Team won its 2nd ODI World Cup in 2011 on this day, April 2. This is one historic moment for all Indians and the voice of Ravi Shastri remains in the ears of every Indian, the voice that says, ?And Dhoni finishes things off in style, a magnificent strike into the crowd!?. It was a fairytale. A fairytale with many characters, not just characters, but heroes. Heroes like Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni, Zaheer Khan, and Virender Sehwag. It was a saga of a much-awaited victory. Here is a look at all the special moments and special players from the 2011 World Cup:&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Indian Cricket Team Captain MS Dhoni Walks into Bat at Number 5 in the Final:&nbsp;</h2>



The masterstroke or the ?MS Dhoni Moment? came when MS Dhoni came out to bat at number 5 for the Indian cricket team in the final. India was struck by quick breakthroughs in the initial stage of the innings. India was struggling at 32-2. But Virat Kohli walked in and stitched up a good partnership with Gautam Gambhir. TM Dilshan dismissed him for a great catch and had to walk back. The fans anticipated India?s best batter of the tournament, Yuvraj Singh to walk in but it was MS Dhoni who came in out instead.??



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The ideology behind this move was that MS is a better player of spin and he had played with Muralitharan and Suraj Randiv in the CSK camps in the IPL. And the move paid off. One can never forget that 91* by MS Dhoni. And that hit into the crowd is etched into the mind of every Indian.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Zaheer Khan?s Dream Spell for the Indian Cricket Team Against England in the Group Stage:?</h2>



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Zaheer Khan is a lesser-known hero of the 2011 World Cup. But he was the highest wicket-taker in the tournament alongside Shahid Afridi. His spell in the game against England was crucial. England was comfortable while chasing 330 against India. But when Zaheer Khan came to bowl in his second spell, he left the opposition spellbound with his reverse swing. He took the wicket of a well-settled Andrew Strauss and dismissed Paul Collingwood on the first ball. This is precisely why Zak is regarded as the best left-arm bowler to play for the Indian cricket team.?



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Gautam Gambhir?s Unsung 97:&nbsp;</h2>



Gautam Gambhir?s 97 was certainly overshadowed by MS Dhoni?s impactful 91*. But it deserves equal recognition. Gambhir was once asked in an interview, ?Did you lose hope when you saw Sehwag and Tendulkar walk back as all of India did??. He answered, ?I never lost hope. I was at the crease and it was like a regular day at a job for me. My job is to win the game for my country and I believed I could do it.? 



And his innings is one of the most crucial in Indian cricket history. His interview showed that he was always confident about taking India home. He stitched crucial partnerships with MS and Virat and ensured India are in the safe zone.??



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Yuvraj Singh, Indian Cricket Team?s World Cup Hero:?</h2>



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The true hero of the Indian cricket team and all of India in 2011 was Yuvraj Singh. Not every cricketer can play for the nation knowing that his or her life is in danger. But Yuvraj Singh did. He played and played with the class. His 5 wickets against Ireland will never be forgotten.? His 100 against the West Indies, while vomiting blood will go down as one of the best knocks for the Indian cricket team. Yuvraj also hit two crucial 50s while playing against Ireland and Netherlands. He was awarded ?Player of the Tournament.??



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Suresh Raina, Virender Sehwag, and Ashish Nehra, the Smaller But Significant Contributors:?</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Suresh-Raina-2011-min-1.jpg" alt="Suresh Raina 2011 Indian Cricket Team" class="wp-image-106544" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Suresh Raina bat at number 7 in the quarters and semis.</figcaption></figure>



Suresh Raina and his contributions in the quarterfinals against Australia and in the semi-finals against Pakistan are equally important. One must not disregard the great innings of 175 by Virender Sehwag against Bangladesh. He ensured that the opposition feared the Indian batting. And finally, the spells of Ashish Nehra and Munaf Patel in the semi-finals were very crucial. The spells were economical, and the bowlers troubled the Pakistani batters.?



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Indian Cricket Team Lifts the World Cup: 12 Years to Historic Indian World Cup Victory. On this Day, in 2011.??

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The T20 World Cup 2024 is just a few months away from. The tournament will be played in the month of June from 1st to 29th in the United States of America and the Caribbean. As many as 20 teams will take part in the tournament and it promises to be an expecting event.&nbsp;



One of the favourites heading into the T20 World Cup 2024 will be the<a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-team/india/2" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-team/india/2"> Indian Cricket Team.</a> The Men in Blue are desperate for the title win and it won?t be a surprise if they end up winning one this time around. However, there are a lot of speculations about what will the team that they will field.?



For them to fancy their chances of winning the T20 World Cup 2024, the team needs to have good fast bowlers in the ranks. It?s fair to say that bowlers will be the key for any team in the tournament as they no doubt will help them to win the event.&nbsp;



India since the last few years have provided opportunities to a lot of youngsters in the T20I squad. However, the faith had paid off. Therefore it won?t be a surprise if the seniors in Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami will be back for the team in the tournament.?



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Zaheer Khan feels Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj will no doubt be there. He believes that India will back Arshdeep Singh in the squad because of the left-arm variety and his ability to bowl in death.&nbsp;



The former Indian pacer also said that Mohammed Shami could be an X factor for India and said that he feels the team will go with these four pacers in the squad. Speaking on Colours Cineplex, he added:&nbsp;&nbsp;



?I feel you will see (Jasprit) Bumrah and (Mohammed) Siraj for sure. After that, Arshdeep (Singh), you will get a slight variation because he is a left-arm. He bowls good yorkers. So that is an added advantage.?



?Then I believe (Mohammed) Shami because if he is fit and available, he can be an X-factor option for you during the World Cup. So, I will pick these four pacers because four pacers should go for sure.?



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">India schedule for the T20 World Cup 2024&nbsp;</h2>



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Here?s India schedule for the T20 World Cup 2024:?



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Day/Date</td><td>Match Details</td><td>Venue</td><td>Group</td></tr><tr><td>Wednesday/June 05</td><td>India vs Ireland</td><td>New York</td><td>Group A</td></tr><tr><td>Sunday/June 09</td><td>India vs Pakistan</td><td>New York</td><td>Group A</td></tr><tr><td>Wednesday/June 12</td><td>USA vs India</td><td>New York</td><td>Group A</td></tr><tr><td>Saturday/June 15</td><td>India vs Canada</td><td>Lauderhill</td><td>Group A</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Zaheer Khan picks his Indian pace attack for T20 World Cup 2024; names Mohammed Shami X factor?

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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." 
It remains to be seen when will Pakistan announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is all set to take place from 19th February, with the final all set to be played on 9th March.
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Pakistan squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is yet to be announced {PC:X}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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