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India's Likely Playing XI vs England, 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma To Make 3 Changes In Team?

Up 2-0 in the series, the Indian cricket team hosts England for the third and final ODI at Ahmedabad on Wednesday. With the fate of the series already sealed, expect India skipper Rohit Sharma to try a few fresh places in the playing XI. The likes of Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant, and Arshdeep Singh could all get a chance to play, especially keeping the team's ICC Champions Trophy participation in mind. There is bound to be a special focus on Virat Kohli too as the entire country awaits his return to form.

Sri Lanka vs Australia Live Streaming 1st ODI Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st ODI, Live Streaming: Sri Lanka will be taking on Australia in the first ODI of the two-match series on Wednesday in Colombo. Both the teams recently squared off against each other in a two-match Test series, where Australia emerged victorious by claiming a clean sweep. However, the Lankans will now be aiming to bounce back in the ODIs. The Champions Trophy begins on February 19 in Pakistan and Dubai, and 50-over world champions Australia are in a group with England, South Africa and Afghanistan.

Gautam Gambhir Behind India's Champions Trophy Squad Changes: Report

The recent turn of events in the Indian ODI team has been quite dramatic. After Jasprit Bumrah's injury became a catch-22 situation, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee decided not to take him to Dubai for the ICC Champions Trophy, naming Harshit Rana, who made his ODI debut in the England series, as his replacement. Another surprise awaited the Indian cricketing spectrum as opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal was dropped for mystery spinner Vaun Chakravarthy, courtesy of the latter's exemplary performances in the T20I assignment against England.

Australia Superstar Mitchell Starc Withdraws From Champions Trophy, New Captain Named

Australia's bid to win the Champions Trophy was a dealt a major setback Wednesday with their formidable pace attack of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood all ruled out. Cummins (ankle) and Hazlewood (side and calf) were always unlikely to play, but Starc has also withdrawn for personal reasons. Steve Smith will captain the team after standing in for Cummins during their two-Test thrashing of Sri Lanka this month. The 15-man squad is also without all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, who retired from the 50-over game last week, and Mitchell Marsh who was previously omitted with a back issue.

Not CSK, RCB Or MI: This Franchise Set To Become 'Costliest IPL Team'. Here's How

Gujarat Titans (GT) is set to have an ownership shake-up, with Ahmedabad-based pharmaceuticals company Torrent about to buy a majority stake in the franchise. Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners (Irelia Company Pvt Ltd), the present majority owners of Gujarat Titans, have formally sent a request to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to approve the change. It is set to be the first time an active franchise switches majority ownership. It has also revealed that Gujarat Titans now are the costliest IPL team in terms of market purchase value.

Adam Gilchrist Disagrees With Ricky Ponting, Declares This Player As The "Greatest"

Australian cricket legend Adam Gilchrist has weighed in on the greatest all-rounder debate, challenging Ricky Ponting's assertion that Jacques Kallis is the best cricketer of all time. While Ponting recently hailed Kallis for his staggering numbers with both bat and ball, Gilchrist believes statistics alone don't define greatness and instead placed the late Shane Warne at the top of cricket's all-time elite. “I understand where Ricky is coming from—statistically, the runs, wickets, and catches—but there is more to it than just numbers,” Gilchrist said in an interview with news.com.au. “I personally think Shane Warne is the greatest to have played.”

Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st ODI, Live Score Updates

Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st ODI, Live Updates: Sri Lanka will be taking on Australia in the first ODI of the two-match series on Wednesday in Colombo. This series will be the last practice for Australia for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Sri Lanka did not qualify for the Champions Trophy after a dismal ninth-place finish at the World Cup in India in 2023. The Champions Trophy begins on February 19 in Pakistan and Dubai, and 50-over world champions Australia are in a group with England, South Africa and Afghanistan. Australia face Sri Lanka in Colombo on Wednesday and Friday, fresh from a dominant 2-0 Test series sweep. (Live Scorecard)

Watch: Pakistan Keeper Azam Khan's Embarrassing Error Costs Team A Wicket, Then Free-Hit For 6

The 2025 edition of the International League T20 (ILT20) culminated on Sunday with Dubai Capitals clinching the title. In the summit clash, Dubai registered a thrilling four-wicket win over Desert Vipers to ear their maiden title. Opting to bowl first, the Capitals conceded 189 runs as Max Holden and skipper Sam Curran scored 76 and 62 runs respectively for the Vipers. Later, the Capitals bounced back in style and chased down the target with four balls to spare. Apart from this thrilling chase, the match also had a controversial moment.

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India's Likely Playing XI vs England, 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma To Make 3 Changes In Team?

Sri Lanka vs Australia Live Streaming 1st ODI Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Gautam Gambhir Behind India's Champions Trophy Squad Changes: Report

Australia Superstar Mitchell Starc Withdraws From Champions Trophy, New Captain Named

Not CSK, RCB Or MI: This Franchise Set To Become 'Costliest IPL Team'. Here's How

Adam Gilchrist Disagrees With Ricky Ponting, Declares This Player As The "Greatest"

Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st ODI, Live Score Updates

Watch: Pakistan Keeper Azam Khan's Embarrassing Error Costs Team A Wicket, Then Free-Hit For 6