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#T20 World Cup 2024: Babar Azam Re-Appointed As Pakistan Captain, Here's How Shaheen Afridi Reacted To Unfair Decision - Report | Cricket News #TATAIPL #IPL24

#IPL24 # Star batter Babar Azam was on Sunday reappointed as Pakistan’s white-ball captain, two months ahead of the T20 World Cup. Babar replaces fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi as the T20 captain. The pacer has been removed after just one series which Pakistan lost 1-4 to New Zealand in January. The decision to reinstate Babar was taken after a unanimous recommendation from the Pakistan Cricket…

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ICC T20 Rankings: Abhishek Sharma Soars to Career-Best Second Position, Surpasses Tilak

India's star batsman Abhishek Sharma has made a remarkable leap in the latest ICC T20 rankings. With a stellar performance in the fifth T20 against England, where he scored a magnificent century, Abhishek has climbed 38 places to achieve his career-best second position among batsmen. His rise in the rankings has pushed Tilak down to the third spot. Meanwhile, Travis Head continues to lead the T20 batsmen rankings.

Top-10 T20 Batsmen

Travis Head tops the chart with 855 rating points, followed by Abhishek Sharma with 829 points and Tilak at third with 803 points. Phil Salt holds the fourth position with 798 points, while India's current T20 captain, Suryakumar Yadav, ranks fifth with 738 points. The top-10 list also includes Jos Buttler, Babar Azam, Pathum Nissanka, Mohammad Rizwan, and Kusal Perera. Due to Abhishek's rise, every player below him has dropped one position until the ninth rank.

Yashasvi Jaiswal has slipped out of the top-10, dropping three places to the 12th spot. Abhishek's explosive knock of 135 runs off 54 balls, featuring 13 sixes, played a crucial role in India's 4-1 series victory over England. He is now just 26 points behind the top-ranked Head.

T20 Bowlers' Rankings

India's Varun Chakraborty has also made significant gains among T20 bowlers. As the Player of the Series against England and the highest wicket-taker with 14 dismissals, Varun has earned a spot in the upcoming three-match ODI series. He has now jumped three places to secure a career-best joint second position in the T20 rankings, sharing 705 rating points with England's Adil Rashid. West Indies' Akil Hussain leads the rankings with 707 points, while Wanindu Hasaranga and Adam Zampa occupy the fourth and fifth positions, respectively.

India’s Ravi Bishnoi has climbed one place to sixth with 671 points. With Varun, Bishnoi, and Arshdeep Singh in the top-10, India boasts three bowlers in the elite list. However, Arshdeep has slipped from eighth to ninth place, while Axar Patel has dropped from 11th to 13th. Adil Rashid, who previously topped the rankings, has fallen to second place, and Jofra Archer has slipped four spots to 10th.

Test Rankings Update

Australia's recent innings-and-242-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle has resulted in notable shifts in the Test rankings. Acting captain Steve Smith has surged three places to fifth after his 35th Test century, while Usman Khawaja has moved up six spots to 11th following his career-best 232-run knock. Yashasvi Jaiswal remains fourth among Test batsmen, with England’s Joe Root retaining the top position, followed by Harry Brook and New Zealand’s Kane Williamson.

Jasprit Bumrah continues to dominate the Test bowling rankings despite recovering from a back spasm. Recently honored with the ICC Best Male Cricketer of the Year 2024 and Best Male Test Cricketer awards, Bumrah remains India’s highest-ranked bowler. Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja is the only other Indian in the top-10, occupying the ninth spot. South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada has climbed to second, while Australia’s Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Pakistan’s Noman Ali complete the top five. Australia's Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc have also made gains, with Lyon moving up two places to sixth and Starc to 12th after their efforts in Galle.

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Champions Trophy: A Look at Its Glorious History

Cricket has witnessed numerous prestigious tournaments over the years, but few have had the impact and prestige of the Champions Trophy. Often regarded as the "mini World Cup," the tournament has provided fans with unforgettable moments, legendary performances, and thrilling matches. This blog takes a deep dive into the glorious history of the Champions Trophy, tracing its evolution, key moments, and its significance in world cricket.

The Birth of the Champions Trophy

The Champions Trophy was introduced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 1998 as the ICC KnockOut Tournament. The idea was to create a fast-paced, high-stakes tournament that would showcase the best teams in the world. Unlike the Cricket World Cup, which spans several weeks, the Champions Trophy was designed to be a short and intense competition.

The inaugural edition was held in Bangladesh, making it the first ICC tournament hosted by the country. South Africa emerged victorious, defeating the West Indies in the final. This win marked South Africa's first major ICC trophy, a historic moment for the Proteas.

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Evolution of the Tournament Format

Over the years, the format of the Champions Trophy has undergone several changes:

1998 & 2000 – Knockout format, where a single loss meant elimination.

2002-2004 – Group stage followed by knockout rounds.

2006-2017 – Limited to the top eight teams, making it an elite competition.

One of the most significant changes came in 2002 when the tournament was renamed the ICC Champions Trophy and introduced a round-robin group stage, allowing teams to have more matches before elimination.

Memorable Champions Trophy Moments

1. India and Sri Lanka Share the Trophy (2002)

The 2002 final between India and Sri Lanka was one of the most unique moments in Champions Trophy history. After rain washed out play on both the scheduled day and the reserve day, the trophy was shared between both teams—something never seen before in ICC history.

2. Australia’s Dominance (2006 & 2009)

The mighty Australian team, known for their aggressive style and unmatched dominance in world cricket, clinched back-to-back titles in 2006 and 2009. Their victories reaffirmed their status as the best team in world cricket during that era.

3. India’s Thrilling Victory (2013)

Under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, India lifted the Champions Trophy in 2013, defeating England in a rain-shortened final. This win made Dhoni the first and only captain to have won all three major ICC trophies – the T20 World Cup (2007), Cricket World Cup (2011), and Champions Trophy (2013).

4. Pakistan’s Historic Triumph (2017)

The last edition of the Champions Trophy in 2017 saw Pakistan deliver a stunning performance against India in the final. Fakhar Zaman’s century and Mohammad Amir’s lethal spell helped Pakistan secure a massive victory, marking one of their most memorable wins in cricket history.

Significance of the Champions Trophy

Despite being shorter than the Cricket World Cup, the Champions Trophy has played a crucial role in shaping international cricket. Here’s why the tournament remains significant:

Elite Competition – Unlike the World Cup, which includes associate teams, the Champions Trophy was limited to the top-ranked teams, ensuring high-quality cricket.

Short & Exciting Format – The tournament lasted just a few weeks, making every match crucial.

Showcase of Talent – Several rising stars made their mark in Champions Trophy history, gaining recognition on the global stage.

Will the Champions Trophy Return?

After the 2017 edition, the ICC decided to replace the Champions Trophy with the ICC T20 World Cup to adapt to modern cricket’s growing preference for shorter formats. However, in 2021, the ICC announced that the Champions Trophy would return in 2025, with Pakistan as the host nation.

The return of the Champions Trophy has excited fans worldwide, as the tournament's unique charm and legacy make it a crucial part of cricket history.

Conclusion

The Champions Trophy has delivered some of the most thrilling matches and unforgettable moments in cricket history. From South Africa’s first triumph in 1998 to Pakistan’s emotional victory in 2017, the tournament has consistently been a spectacle of elite cricket. With its return scheduled for 2025, fans eagerly await another chapter in the glorious history of the Champions Trophy. One thing is certain—whenever the Champions Trophy is played, cricket fans are in for a treat!

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Champions Trophy: A Look at Its Glorious History

Cricket has witnessed numerous prestigious tournaments over the years, but few have had the impact and prestige of the Champions Trophy. Often regarded as the "mini World Cup," the tournament has provided fans with unforgettable moments, legendary performances, and thrilling matches. This blog takes a deep dive into the glorious history of the Champions Trophy, tracing its evolution, key moments, and its significance in world cricket.

The Birth of the Champions Trophy

The Champions Trophy was introduced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 1998 as the ICC KnockOut Tournament. The idea was to create a fast-paced, high-stakes tournament that would showcase the best teams in the world. Unlike the Cricket World Cup, which spans several weeks, the Champions Trophy was designed to be a short and intense competition.

The inaugural edition was held in Bangladesh, making it the first ICC tournament hosted by the country. South Africa emerged victorious, defeating the West Indies in the final. This win marked South Africa's first major ICC trophy, a historic moment for the Proteas.

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Evolution of the Tournament Format

Over the years, the format of the Champions Trophy has undergone several changes:

1998 & 2000 – Knockout format, where a single loss meant elimination.

2002-2004 – Group stage followed by knockout rounds.

2006-2017 – Limited to the top eight teams, making it an elite competition.

One of the most significant changes came in 2002 when the tournament was renamed the ICC Champions Trophy and introduced a round-robin group stage, allowing teams to have more matches before elimination.

Memorable Champions Trophy Moments

1. India and Sri Lanka Share the Trophy (2002)

The 2002 final between India and Sri Lanka was one of the most unique moments in Champions Trophy history. After rain washed out play on both the scheduled day and the reserve day, the trophy was shared between both teams—something never seen before in ICC history.

2. Australia’s Dominance (2006 & 2009)

The mighty Australian team, known for their aggressive style and unmatched dominance in world cricket, clinched back-to-back titles in 2006 and 2009. Their victories reaffirmed their status as the best team in world cricket during that era.

3. India’s Thrilling Victory (2013)

Under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, India lifted the Champions Trophy in 2013, defeating England in a rain-shortened final. This win made Dhoni the first and only captain to have won all three major ICC trophies – the T20 World Cup (2007), Cricket World Cup (2011), and Champions Trophy (2013).

4. Pakistan’s Historic Triumph (2017)

The last edition of the Champions Trophy in 2017 saw Pakistan deliver a stunning performance against India in the final. Fakhar Zaman’s century and Mohammad Amir’s lethal spell helped Pakistan secure a massive victory, marking one of their most memorable wins in cricket history.

Significance of the Champions Trophy

Despite being shorter than the Cricket World Cup, the Champions Trophy has played a crucial role in shaping international cricket. Here’s why the tournament remains significant:

Elite Competition – Unlike the World Cup, which includes associate teams, the Champions Trophy was limited to the top-ranked teams, ensuring high-quality cricket.

Short & Exciting Format – The tournament lasted just a few weeks, making every match crucial.

Showcase of Talent – Several rising stars made their mark in Champions Trophy history, gaining recognition on the global stage.

Will the Champions Trophy Return?

After the 2017 edition, the ICC decided to replace the Champions Trophy with the ICC T20 World Cup to adapt to modern cricket’s growing preference for shorter formats. However, in 2021, the ICC announced that the Champions Trophy would return in 2025, with Pakistan as the host nation.

The return of the Champions Trophy has excited fans worldwide, as the tournament's unique charm and legacy make it a crucial part of cricket history.

Conclusion

The Champions Trophy has delivered some of the most thrilling matches and unforgettable moments in cricket history. From South Africa’s first triumph in 1998 to Pakistan’s emotional victory in 2017, the tournament has consistently been a spectacle of elite cricket. With its return scheduled for 2025, fans eagerly await another chapter in the glorious history of the Champions Trophy. One thing is certain—whenever the Champions Trophy is played, cricket fans are in for a treat!

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Will Hitman of Cricket be able to make a comeback again?

The world knows Rohit Sharma, the captain of the ODI and Test team of the Indian cricket team, as Hitman. Rohit got this title when he played the biggest ODI innings of 264 runs against Sri Lanka in the year 2013. Rohit Sharma has scored 3 double centuries in ODI cricket. His biggest specialty is that whenever he scores a century, the world starts expecting 200 and 300 runs directly. He scored 19,398 international runs including 48/100s & 107/50s.

His T20I & ODI stats are far better than his test stats. He is the leading run scorer in T20I whereas everyone knows about his ODI form. He has almost 11,000 runs in ODIs but in tests, he made 4,301 runs in 116 innings. Especially since the Bangladesh series, his bat has been completely silent till now.

He became the full-time captain of India in the year 2021. Under his captaincy, India won the T20 World Cup of the year 2024. While India reached the 2023 World Cup final undefeated. Apart from this, India also reached the final of the 2023 World Test Championship under Rohit's captaincy. But after winning the World Cup in the year 2024, it seems as if the magic of Rohit's captaincy has been lost somewhere. Under his captaincy, India lost 2–0 in the ODI series against Sri Lanka. Then they lost the home Test series against New Zealand by 3–0, and recently they lost the Test series against Australia by 3–1. Now fans are criticizing him a lot. There is even a demand to remove him from captaincy.

The biggest problem is that his bat is completely silent at this time. He flopped badly in the Bangladesh, New Zealand and Australia series that took place after the World Cup. He even had to drop himself from the team. Rohit Sharma is now looking to get back his form. The Indian team is known for its comeback. 2 years earlier, when India lost the 2022 Asia Cup and 2022 World Cup, then the Indian team made a great comeback against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023 and Rohit was the first man to change his approach. Once again Rohit is facing the same problem, the team's morale is down. Now India will play against England and then upcoming matches in the ICC Champions Trophy.

So will the Hitman be able to make a comeback once again by showing a new path to his team?

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Temba Bavuma Turns Savage, Destroys Accusations of SA Having Easy Path to WTC Final

WTC 2025: Temba Bavuma's South Africa had become the first team to seal a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 final with a thrilling two-wicket win over Pakistan in Centurion last year. Later, Australia defeated India in the home Test series to join South Africa in the WTC Final 2025 in London.

After finishing fifth in the first WTC cycle, South Africa made a strong comeback in the 2021-2023 cycle, but they failed to make it to the summit clash, as their journey finished at the third spot.

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South Africa secures WTC Final 2025 spot with 7 straight wins

However, the Proteas have now earned a spot in the WTC Final 2025 with seven consecutive wins. But some fans and cricket experts, especially former England cricketers, have been questioning whether South Africa truly deserves to be in the final.

Actually, the South African side played a relatively low number of matches in the WTC 2023-25 cycle—just 11 Tests, while other teams like England (22), India (18), and Australia (16) have played more games.

Despite playing fewer Tests, South Africa still managed to top the table with a points percentage of 66.67%. But their qualification has sparked criticism, with many questioning the Proteas team’s place in the WTC Final 2025, while some felt they played a lower-ranked side, and it helped them to reach the summit clash.

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Temba Bavuma unfazed by criticism over South Africa's qualification for WTC Final 2025

However, Temba Bavuma remains unfazed despite the criticism. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said that their place in the final is the only and best answer, ignoring the naysayers. South Africa has proved their worth by securing a top spot, and Bavuma has noted that is all the response the critics are getting now.

Temba Bavuma was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times: “No, I wouldn't like to respond to it. We are in the final; that's the only response that I have.”

The South African captain has called for a more balanced and competitive series in the World Test Championship (WTC) format. Bavuma wants all teams to play at least a three-match series. Temba Bavuma noted, “Yes, please. We'd love to play more in South Africa. We'd love to be able to test our skills a lot more. We'd also like to be able to test our mettle a lot more.”

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Temba Bavuma calls for a three-match Test series to determine the best team

Reflecting on South Africa’s recent two-match series with India, he felt that it didn't determine the true better team. The skipper added, “I think of the India series we played here at home, which ended 1-1. It was only a two-match series, and I think the end of that series was a bit of an anticlimax. You know, you always play to know who's the best. And there, you kind of didn't know who that was or who the best was.”

Bavuma also highlighted the disparity in the number of Tests played by different teams, with England playing far more than South Africa, as he feels everyone deserves a chance to test with the best. He signed off by saying, “So yeah, maybe they can institute those minimum amounts of tests. I think England played about 22 Tests last year. We played 12; that's almost 50 percent. So, you know, hopefully, you don't really get those types of disparities.”

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ICC announces 2024 men's T20I squad: 4 Indians in it, Pakistan have...

Rohit Sharma was elected as the captain of the ICC T20I Team of the Year for 2024, after leading India to their second T20 World Cup title in the year. Despite the poor nature of Test cricket, Rohit won his first ICC silverware as India’s captain and finished as the second highest scorer in the competition. Three more Indians were included in the ICC XI, in the form of batsmen Jasprit Bumrah and…

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Neither Bradman nor Virat but this player is Best Batsman in the world ever

Cricket is considered one of the best sports in the world from its history till today. England is the father of cricket but nowadays it is popular all over the world, especially in Asian countries, its craze is different. Indian fans worship cricketers like Sachin, Dhoni, Gavaskar, Rohit, Kohli, Bumrah etc. But this does not happen only in India. Our neighboring countries Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Nepal and Bangladesh also do the same. But do you know why cricket is so popular in these countries? There are many great batsmen who came on the 22-yard pitch and created a different history. Cricket is considered a game of batsmen in the initial stages. Viv Richards, Sunil Gavaskar, Sir Gary Sobers, Javed Miandad, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Jacques Kallis, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Joe Root are considered one of the best players in the world of cricket. They earned fame all over the world with their game. Some are called the Don of Cricket, while some took the title of God of Cricket.  But if one has to choose the best batsman of this game, then a dilemma arises. It is very difficult to choose one among them but according to the opinion of some cricket experts, Sachin Tendulkar is considered the best batsman in the world because his statistics testify to this. 

Sachin Tendulkar played 24 years for his Nation. He made his debut for India in 1989 against Pakistan while he played his last international match in 2013. He scored 34357 International Runs including 100 hundreds across all formats. He is the first player of the planet who hits a double hundred in ODI Cricket. He Played six 50 Over World Cup and 4 Champions Trophy. The Man whose fans cover thousands of miles to just watch him. Because of him, Modern Era Great Virat Kohli, World Champion captain MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and many other players started playing cricket. Not only India, world cricket's greatest batsman Kane Williamson also started his cricket career by watching Sachin Tendulkar. Apart from this, there are many players around the world who got inspired by this great player.

Sachin Tendulkar scored 15921 test runs including 51 centuries and 68 fifties. He scored 18426 ODI runs including 49 centuries and 96 fifties. He also played a T20 match against South Africa. Talking about Sachin, he has scored runs everywhere. If we look at his  international stats, his average is 42 in Australia, 49 in England, 43 in New Zealand, 41 in South Africa, 50+ average in Asian conditions and 47 in West Indies. He is a true cricketer. There are many great players who have been successful in their careers because of him. If we look at the batting records book, except for 2-4 records, Sachin has made all the records in his name at some time or the other. Sachin had a different aura in his time. Bowlers knew that if Sachin settled down at the crease, India would never lose the match. The world's best bowlers Shane Warne, Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar, Brett Lee, Muttiah Muraldharan, Chaminda Vaas, Shane Bond, Daniel Vettori, James Anderson, Abdul Qadir, Saqlain Mushtaq etc. have also witnessed Sachin's master class at one time or another and now all of them praise Sachin's innings. if we see his cricket highlights today, it seems that Sachin is still playing for India. 

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Mohammad Amir flashes iconic 'Pushpa' celebration after taking wicket for Desert Vipers in ILT20

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir on Wednesday (January 22) once again brought out the Pushpa celebration after taking a wicket on the cricket field. The left-arm pacer brought out the celebration during the ongoing T20 International League match between Desert Vipers and Sharjah Warriorz. Desert Vipers captain Lockie Ferguson won the toss and opted to bowl first. He handed the new ball to Mohammad…

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Mohammad Amir flashes iconic 'Pushpa' celebration after taking wicket for Desert Vipers in ILT20

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir on Wednesday (January 22) once again brought out the Pushpa celebration after taking a wicket on the cricket field. The left-arm pacer brought out the celebration during the ongoing T20 International League match between Desert Vipers and Sharjah Warriorz. Desert Vipers captain Lockie Ferguson won the toss and opted to bowl first. He handed the new ball to Mohammad…

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India vs England - T20 Series: Match schedule, teams, head-to-head, news | Cricket news

World champions India host England in a five-match T20 series as they begin preparations for the 2026 T20 World Cup with one eye on the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan. India’s win in the shortest format of the game saw them wrap up the entire bilateral T20 series since August 2023 and captain Suryakumar Yadav will be looking to build on his new side’s success ahead of the T20 World Cup…

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: PCB Confident Rohit Sharma will Defy Government Orders and Visit Pakistan

Champions Trophy 2025: There is growing suspense surrounding whether Team India captain Rohit Sharma will travel to Pakistan for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opening ceremony. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) remains hopeful that Rohit Sharma will attend the captains' photoshoot and pre-event press conference.

The opening ceremony of the event is set to take place on either February 16 or 17. The PCB is awaiting confirmation from the International Cricket Council regarding the schedule for the captains' photoshoot and press conference. All eight team captains are expected to attend the ceremony in Pakistan.

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Pakistan Hopeful of Rohit Sharma’s Visit for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

According to a PTI report, the Pakistan Cricket Board is hopeful that Rohit Sharma will attend the Champions Trophy event in Pakistan. The PCB has received the necessary government approvals to issue visas for all visiting captains, players, and team officials attending pre-tournament events.

"This obviously includes Rohit or any other Indian team player or official or board official," the source said.

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BCCI Yet to Issue Official Statement on Rohit Sharma's Visit to Pakistan

If it happens, it will mark the first time in over a decade that an active Indian cricketer visits Pakistan. According to ICC rules, all team captains must attend the opening ceremony of the Champions Trophy.

There were earlier speculations about Rohit traveling to Pakistan for the opening ceremony and captains' photoshoot. The discussions about his possible visit arose because India will not be playing any matches in Pakistan. However, the BCCI has not yet issued an official statement on the matter.

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SportsTeam India Set to Play Champions Trophy Matches in Dubai

The Indian national cricket team will play its Champions Trophy matches in Dubai rather than travel to Pakistan due to ongoing political tensions. The marquee tournament will be held under a hybrid model after the Indian government and the BCCI declined to send their team to Pakistan, citing security concerns.

Pakistan agreed to host all events by India from 2024-2027 at neutral venues. The eight-team tournament will run from February 19 to March 9, with matches taking place in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi, while all India-related games will be in Dubai. India and Pakistan will face each other in Dubai on February 23.

Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali urged Rohit Sharma to visit Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Basit expressed doubts about whether Rohit will attend the opening ceremony. He said that while Rohit might want to go, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may prevent him.

"When the World Cup happened Babar Azam and Kane Williamson took a flight and went to Australia together. Will Rohit Sharma come to Pakistan? He should. He should come to the ICC event. I want him to come and he would have the wish to come too. Maybe he will give a reason that the ties with Pakistan are not good. Maybe the BCCI will give that reason," Basit said.

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[ad_1] Hardik Pandya in ICC T20 WC 2024 Final (PC: BCCI/X) Hardik Pandya is, and will continue to be, one of India’s go-to white-ball cricketers. He has captained India with success and also done well as skipper in franchise cricket. However, soon after the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean, when many felt he would be appointed skipper, the selection committee opted for Suryakumar Yadav. The reason given was Hardik’s fitness being a concern. Unless he was a certainty for all games, it was not a risk worth taking. Surya, to be fair, has done an excellent job as skipper and his handling of Sanju Samson, for example, has helped get the best out of the merfcurial wicketkeeper-batter.  The captaincy isn’t the point anymore. Surya has settled into the job and is doing it well. But what about vice-captaincy? In the T20 side against England, Axar Patel has been named Surya’s deputy. And once more, Pandya has been overlooked. First things first – this is not a reflection on Axar, who has done well for India in the opportunities that he has been given. He could even captain Delhi Capitals in the forthcoming IPL.  But that doesn’t explain why Pandya wasn’t chosen. Are the selectors telling us that Pandya’s dream of leading India is now a thing of the past? If so, why? He is fit and has played a full season of domestic cricket. He could walk into any Indian set-up at the moment. And yet, he isn’t the vice-captain for the England series. While there is plenty of backroom chatter, shouldn’t there be more transparency on the matter? Should the selectors reveal if things are over for Pandya as far as leadership is concerned? It becomes more interesting because he will soon be leading the Mumbai Indians in the IPL. Hardik Pandya hitting the winning runs (Credit: @indiancricketteam) Has Indian cricket treated Pandya unfairly? Are there things that we don’t know that aren’t out there in the public domain? Will he ever be given a leadership role again? Does such a snub impact a player’s motivation, or is it something that will not bother him? There is the Sachin Tendulkar example. He was removed from captaincy without even him being informed. And that’s when he said to himself that they could indeed take the captaincy away from him, but none of them could do a thing to his cricket. He went on to score a further 20,000 international runs and over 50 centuries.  Is there a lesson here for Pandya? Should he just seek motivation from this snub and focus on his cricket to prove a point? Will India benefit from such a thing, and would that be a just riposte for what he has been subjected to?  The truth is that Pandya is key to India’s white-ball success. He will have a critical role to play in the Champions Trophy. He played a defining role in the T20 World Cup and could do the same in the all-important Pakistan game in Dubai. To do so, however, he needs to be in the proper mind space. One can only hope that these things which have been taking place on the fringes don’t really impact his focus going forward.  The post Can Hardik Pandya use latest snub to scale even greater heights? appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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Top 5 Indian fast bowlers who took the most international wickets

India was considered a country of spin bowlers from the very beginning. Indian batsmen had trouble playing fast bowling abroad. But with the rise of Kapil Dev, India also started scaring the opposition teams with their fast bowling prowess. After this, great fast bowlers like Chetan Sharma, Javagal Srinath, Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra, Mohammad Shami, Jasprit Bumrah came in the team but do you know who took the most wickets for India?

5) Jasprit Bumrah (443 wickets)

In this era, if we say that Jasprit Bumrah is the best bowler in the world. Then don’t go wrong, because he is a great bowler. He has taken 443 wickets so far. He has taken 205 Test wickets, 149 ODI wickets and 89 T20I wickets. All Indian fans know the magic of Bumrah, which he showed in the 2024 T20 World Cup final. The batsman does not even try to save his yorker.

4) Mohammed Shami (448 wickets)

The hero of the 2023 World Cup of the Indian cricket team was Mohammed Shami who took 24 wickets in a single World Cup edition. He has 448 international wickets to his name — 229 Test wickets, 195 ODI wickets and 24 T20I wickets. He also took 11 5-wicket hauls in his career. He made his debut for India in 2013 against Pakistan as a right-arm pacer. Till date, he has remained the best bowler for India in every World Cup.

3) Javagal Srinath (551 wickets)

Former right-arm pacer Javagal Srinath took 551 wickets — 236 wickets in Tests and 315 wickets in ODIs. He took 13 wicket hauls during his career. He made his international debut for the Indian cricket team in 1991 against Pakistan. He played his international match in the 2003 world cup. In 2002, he had announced his retirement but on the captain’s request, he agreed to play in the 2003 World Cup.

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2) Zaheer Khan (610 wickets)

Former India left-arm pacer Zaheer Khan is the biggest match-winner for India. He single-handedly won the 2011 World Cup, taking 21 wickets. Zaheer has 610 international wickets to his name — 311 Test wickets, 282 ODI wickets and 17 T20I wickets.

1) Kapil Dev 687 (wickets)

Former India captain Kapil Dev has taken the most wickets as a fast bowler for his country. He took 687 international wickets in 448 innings, including 24 5-wicket hauls. India won the 1983 World Cup under his captaincy. He took 434 Test and 253 ODI wickets.