Root to return for England in opening ODI against India
England batsman Joe Root will make his first ODI appearance since 2023 after being named in the team to face India in the opening match of the series in Nagpur on Thursday.
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Champions Trophy 2025: India's Only ICC Elite Panel Umpire 'Decides Against' Travelling To Pakistan Due To...
India's only representative in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, Nitin Menon, has opted out of officiating in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan this month due to personal reasons. The ICC on Wednesday announced a list of 15 match officials, including three match referees and 12 umpires for the marquee tournament, scheduled to commence in Karachi on February 19 with the final on March 9.
Six uncapped players named in South Africa ODI squad
South Africa will take six uncapped players to Pakistan this week for their tri-series against the hosts and New Zealand, coach Rob Walter said on Wednesday.
Six uncapped players named in new-look Proteas squad for Tri-Nation ODI series in Pakistan
Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter has named an initial 12-player squad for the upcoming Tri-Nation ODI series against hosts Pakistan and New Zealand.
India No. 1 With 69.2 Win Percentage In Champions Trophy, Pakistan Only Have...
Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, will enter the Champions Trophy 2025 aiming to lift a record third title. Presently, India and Australia have the joint-most titles, having won two each. However, India are the outright best among all teams in the Champions Trophy when it comes to win percentage. India boasts a win percentage of 69.2, having won 18 of their 29 games till date. Australia come in second, with an exactly 60 per cent win rate in the tournament.
ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 Trophy's India Tour Concludes
The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 Trophy Tour with DP World continued its scintillating journey across the globe with a stop in India. The prestigious trophy made unforgettable appearances at several iconic locations in Mumbai and Bengaluru, captivating cricket fans and adding a sense of anticipation ahead of the tournament, as per the ICC. The Trophy Tour has covered all eight participating nations during its global journey and, with the conclusion of the India leg, it will now travel to its final stop in Pakistan.
India vs England: Top 'Concerns' Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir Need To Fix In ODI Series
Form and fitness of seasoned stars is under the scanner as India enter the final phase of their Champions Trophy preparations with the three-match ODI series against England starting in Nagpur on Thursday, aiming to find the right balance for some specific slots in the line-up. The likes of skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been under tremendous scrutiny after their dismal run in red-ball cricket. The two stars, after making hyped but disappointing appearances in Ranji Trophy last month, will be eyeing strong performances in a format that they have dominated for several years.
Rohit Sharma To Quit After Champions Trophy? BCCI Drops Hint In Message To Skipper: Report
India's ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma called it quits from the shortest format after India won the T20 World Cup last year. A similar action could be unrolled after the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan and Dubai. Rohit hasn't had form going his way for a long time and he reportedly came close to hanging his boots in the Test format before reversing the decision. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is said to have told the India skipper to clarify his future plans after the Champions Trophy concludes. With the board keen on charting out the path for the 2027 ODI World Cup, clarity on Rohit's future is a must.