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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.

Authorities To Beef Up Security At Cuttack's Barabati Stadium Ahead Of India-England ODI

Security will be strengthened in and around the Barabati Stadium in Odisha's Cuttack ahead of the India-England cricket match on Sunday, officials said. The Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) will also undertake beautification, sanitation and fogging operations in the vicinity of the stadium for the second one-day international match, they said. A high-level meeting was convened here on Tuesday to review preparations for the match. Officials from the district administration, the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA), Odisha Olympic Association, police and health departments and the CMC attended the meeting to finalise the arrangements.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Cause Mayhem In Nets. BCCI Drops Epic 'Ro-Ko' Caption

Star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli unleashed an array of shots in nets as they prepared for the first ODI of a three-match series against England in Nagpur. In a video posted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), two modern-day greats were seen sweating it out in the nets and displaying a variety of shots, including some fan favourites. The 2024-25 season of Tests was miserable for 'Ro-Ko' (Rohit and Virat Kohli), who are India's most prolific modern-day stars. While Rohit scored just 164 runs in eight matches and 15 innings at an average of 10.93 with best score of 52, Virat scored a shambolic 382 runs in 10 matches and 19 innings at an average of 22.87, with just a century and fifty each.

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.

"Brian Lara Talks With Him Daily": Abhishek Sharma's Father Reveals Secret Behind Son's Rise

Whenever the name Abhishek Sharma is discussed in Indian cricket, former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh also becomes a part of the chatter. However, Yuvraj isn't the only former cricketer who has played a key role in Abhishek's development as a batter. The opening batter's father, Raj Kumar Sharma, made a heads-turning revelation as he claimed that the India star talks to West Indies legend Brian Lara every single day and has conversations about his batting. Lara and Abhishek first got the opportunity to work with each other during their time at Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Clean Bowled By Abhishek Sharma, Brendon McCullum's 'Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers' Verdict For India Star

India's knight in shining armour, Abhishek Sharma, brought the entire cricket world to a stand-still with his breathtaking 54-ball 135 in the 5th T20I against England. Be it India captain Suryakumar Yadav, head coach Gautam Gambhir, England skipper Jos Buttler or even its coach Brendon McCullum, Abishek has received praise from every corner of the cricketing spectrum. McCullum, who was one of the finest hitters of the ball during his active days, has hailed Abhishek's innings as the best he has ever witnessed in the shortest format of the game.

With Champions Trophy In Mind, Varun Chakravarthy Added To India Squad For England ODIs

Indian mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has received his maiden ODI call-up for the three-game series against England. The move could see the Right-arm leg break show his potential in the 50-over format and his inclusion in India's final squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy to be played in Pakistan and Dubai. Vice-captain Shubman Gill confirmed his addition to the squad in a press conference in Nagpur on Tuesday. The 33-year-old spinner was spotted training with India's ODI squad ahead of the three-match ODI series against England, which begins on Thursday in Nagpur.

Viral Video: Team India Member Mistaken As Fan By Police, Denied Entry At Hotel

As the Indian cricket team, read by Rohit Sharma, reached Nagpur for the first ODI of the 3-match series against England, a rather bizarre incident took place. As the players and support staff stepped outside the team bus, throwdown specialist Raghu was denied entry by the police, who thought he was only a fan. In a video that has gone viral on social media, Raghu could be seen trying to convince police that he is a member of the team after being denied entry to the hotel.

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India No. 1 With 69.2 Win Percentage In Champions Trophy, Pakistan Only Have...

Authorities To Beef Up Security At Cuttack's Barabati Stadium Ahead Of India-England ODI

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Cause Mayhem In Nets. BCCI Drops Epic 'Ro-Ko' Caption

India vs England: Top 'Concerns' Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir Need To Fix In ODI Series

"Brian Lara Talks With Him Daily": Abhishek Sharma's Father Reveals Secret Behind Son's Rise

Clean Bowled By Abhishek Sharma, Brendon McCullum's 'Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers' Verdict For India Star

With Champions Trophy In Mind, Varun Chakravarthy Added To India Squad For England ODIs

Viral Video: Team India Member Mistaken As Fan By Police, Denied Entry At Hotel