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Son Heung-min said Tottenham team-mate Rodrigo Bentancur "almost cried" when he apologised over an alleged racist remark about the South Korean.

Bentancur was charged by the Football Association earlier this month with an alleged misconduct breach in relation to a media interview on Uruguayan TV.

The former Juventus midfielder had been asked in June by the host of the Canal 10 show for a Spurs player's shirt, to which he replied: "Sonny's? It could be Sonny's cousin too as they all look the same."

Bentancur apologised to Tottenham captain Son, who said his team-mate had "made a mistake".

But because the wording of the charge refers to an "aggravated breach", he could reportedly be banned for six to 12 domestic matches.

Son, speaking ahead of Thursday's Europa League home tie against Qarabag, said he could not say much at the moment because of the "FA process".

"But I love Rodrigo, I love him. We've a lot of good memories, we started playing together when he joined (in January 2022)," he said.

"He knew. He apologised straight afterwards when we had holiday. I was at home. I didn't even realise what was going on. He sent me a long message and you could feel it was coming from his heart.

"When we came back for pre-season, he felt really sorry and he almost cried when he apologised publicly and personally as well. He felt like he was really sorry. We are all human and all make mistakes and we learn from it."

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Son is one of only two players, along with Ben Davies, left at Tottenham from the squad that reached the Champions League final in 2019.

Defeat in Madrid to Liverpool extended the club's trophy drought and it now stands at 16 years, but the South Korean forward is determined to end the wait for silverware this season.

"Yeah, it's a dream. There is no hiding this. That's what we work for," Son said.

"Obviously, we are looking for another big competition that everybody wants to win. It's going to be tough, a tough competition, a lot of games and a lot of travelling, which makes it even harder."

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Son Heung-min said Tottenham team-mate Rodrigo Bentancur "almost cried" when he apologised over an alleged racist remark about the South Korean. Bentancur was charged by the Football Association earlier this month with an alleged misconduct breach in relation to a media interview on Uruguayan TV.

Son Heung-min said Tottenham team-mate Rodrigo Bentancur "almost cried" when he apologised over an alleged racist remark about the South Korean. Bentancur was charged by the Football Association earlier this month with an alleged misconduct breach in relation to a media interview on Uruguayan TV. The former Juventus midfielder had been asked in June by the host of the Canal 10 show for a Spurs player's shirt, to which he replied: "Sonny's? It could be Sonny's cousin too as they all look the same." Bentancur apologised to Tottenham captain Son, who said his team-mate had "made a mistake". But because the wording of the charge refers to an "aggravated breach", he could reportedly be banned for six to 12 domestic matches. Son, speaking ahead of Thursday's Europa League home tie against Qarabag, said he could not say much at the moment because of the "FA process". "But I love Rodrigo, I love him. We've a lot of good memories, we started playing together when he joined (in January 2022)," he said. "He knew. He apologised straight afterwards when we had holiday. I was at home. I didn't even realise what was going on. He sent me a long message and you could feel it was coming from his heart. "When we came back for pre-season, he felt really sorry and he almost cried when he apologised publicly and personally as well. He felt like he was really sorry. We are all human and all make mistakes and we learn from it." ALSO READ | Former player predicts Pakistan's failure in Champions Trophy, says PCB will sack Kirsten after mega event Son is one of only two players, along with Ben Davies, left at Tottenham from the squad that reached the Champions League final in 2019. Defeat in Madrid to Liverpool extended the club's trophy drought and it now stands at 16 years, but the South Korean forward is determined to end the wait for silverware this season. "Yeah, it's a dream. There is no hiding this. That's what we work for," Son said. "Obviously, we are looking for another big competition that everybody wants to win. It's going to be tough, a tough competition, a lot of games and a lot of travelling, which makes it even harder." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Premier League: Son says Spurs team-mate Bentancur 'almost cried' over alleged racial slur

Real Madrid have suffered a major blow ahead of their key La Liga derby clash against Atletico as star striker Kylian Mbappe has been ruled out due to a leg injury. Having scored the second goal in the 3-2 win over Deportivo Alaves, Mbappe had to leave the field with a leg injury. On Wednesday (Sep 25), the club released a statement on the injury, saying Mbappe will miss the next three weeks, which also likely rules him out of the international duty for France.

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"Following tests carried out today by Real Madrid's medical services on our player Kylian Mbappe, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the biceps femoris in his left leg," said the Spanish champions in a statement.

The forward was in fine form in build up to the match having scored in the UEFA Super Cup and the Champions League. However, the latest injury blow comes at a bad time as they face arch-rivals Atletico on Sunday at the Metropolitano Stadium.

Madrid, a point behind leaders Barcelona ahead of the Catalans' match on Wednesday against Getafe, visit the Metropolitano stadium on Sunday to face rivals Atletico.

Los Blancos have not been beaten in La Liga for 39 games, since a defeat at Atletico a year ago.

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The striker is also set to miss the visit to Lille in the Champions League next week and potentially October's Nations League matches against Israel and Belgium with France.

Mbappe joined Real Madrid this summer at the end of his Paris Saint-Germain contract, fulfilling a long-held dream.

The 25-year-old hit his stride in recent matches after taking a few games to find his footing in the Spanish capital.

Mbappe has seven goals in nine appearances for Real Madrid across all competitions, scoring in the UEFA Super Cup victory over Atalanta in August and on his Champions League debut.

Real Madrid have suffered a major blow ahead of their key La Liga derby clash against Atletico as star striker Kylian Mbappe has been ruled out due to a leg injury.

Real Madrid have suffered a major blow ahead of their key La Liga derby clash against Atletico as star striker Kylian Mbappe has been ruled out due to a leg injury. Having scored the second goal in the 3-2 win over Deportivo Alaves, Mbappe had to leave the field with a leg injury. On Wednesday (Sep 25), the club released a statement on the injury, saying Mbappe will miss the next three weeks, which also likely rules him out of the international duty for France. Parte médico de Mbappé. #RealMadrid — Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) September 25, 2024 × Mabppe ruled out for three weeks "Following tests carried out today by Real Madrid's medical services on our player Kylian Mbappe, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the biceps femoris in his left leg," said the Spanish champions in a statement. The forward was in fine form in build up to the match having scored in the UEFA Super Cup and the Champions League. However, the latest injury blow comes at a bad time as they face arch-rivals Atletico on Sunday at the Metropolitano Stadium. Madrid, a point behind leaders Barcelona ahead of the Catalans' match on Wednesday against Getafe, visit the Metropolitano stadium on Sunday to face rivals Atletico. Los Blancos have not been beaten in La Liga for 39 games, since a defeat at Atletico a year ago. ALSO READ | Former player predicts Pakistan's failure in Champions Trophy, says PCB will sack Kirsten after mega event The striker is also set to miss the visit to Lille in the Champions League next week and potentially October's Nations League matches against Israel and Belgium with France. Mbappe joined Real Madrid this summer at the end of his Paris Saint-Germain contract, fulfilling a long-held dream. The 25-year-old hit his stride in recent matches after taking a few games to find his footing in the Spanish capital. Mbappe has seven goals in nine appearances for Real Madrid across all competitions, scoring in the UEFA Super Cup victory over Atalanta in August and on his Champions League debut.

Real Madrid suffer huge blow ahead of derby clash with Atletico as leg injury rules out Kylian Mbappe

France World Cup winner Raphael Varane on Wednesday announced his retirement from football at the age of 31, adding that he will remain at Como in a non-playing capacity.

Former Real Madrid and Manchester United centre-back Varane had joined the Italian club for this season but was then excluded from their Serie A squad having suffered a knee injury in August.

"A new life begins off the pitch," Varane said on social media.

"I will remain with Como. Just without using my boots and shin pads."

"Something I am looking forward to sharing more about soon," the four-time Champions League winner added.

Varane came through the academy at French club Lens before joining Madrid as an 18-year-old in 2011.

He claimed the first of his three La Liga titles in his maiden season in the Spanish capital.

In 2014, he secured the first of his four Champions League crowns with a league and European double three years later.&nbsp;

Varane joined United in 2024, lifting a League Cup and an FA Cup with the English club.

He left Old Trafford last season to move to Cesc Fabregas' newly-promoted Como, playing just one Coppa Italia match, when he sustained a knee injury.

"From Lens to Madrid to Manchester, and playing for our national team," Varane said.

"I have defended every badge with everything I have, and loved every minute of the journey," he added.

With Les Bleus, Varane made his debut in 2013 with the pinnacle of his international career coming in 2018 and the World Cup success.

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He finished his France career two years ago on 93 caps.

"I have won more than I could have even dreamed of," Varane said.

"But beyond the accolades and trophies, I am proud that no matter what, I have stuck to my principles of being sincere and have tried to leave everywhere better than I found it," he added.

Various former team-mate paid tribute to Varane, including United's Portugal playmaker Bruno Fernandes.

"It was a pleasure for all of us," Fernandes said on Instagram.

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France World Cup winner Raphael Varane on Wednesday announced his retirement from football at the age of 31, adding that he will remain at Como in a non-playing capacity.

France World Cup winner Raphael Varane on Wednesday announced his retirement from football at the age of 31, adding that he will remain at Como in a non-playing capacity. Former Real Madrid and Manchester United centre-back Varane had joined the Italian club for this season but was then excluded from their Serie A squad having suffered a knee injury in August. "A new life begins off the pitch," Varane said on social media. "I will remain with Como. Just without using my boots and shin pads." "Something I am looking forward to sharing more about soon," the four-time Champions League winner added. Varane came through the academy at French club Lens before joining Madrid as an 18-year-old in 2011. He claimed the first of his three La Liga titles in his maiden season in the Spanish capital. In 2014, he secured the first of his four Champions League crowns with a league and European double three years later. Varane joined United in 2024, lifting a League Cup and an FA Cup with the English club. He left Old Trafford last season to move to Cesc Fabregas' newly-promoted Como, playing just one Coppa Italia match, when he sustained a knee injury. "From Lens to Madrid to Manchester, and playing for our national team," Varane said. "I have defended every badge with everything I have, and loved every minute of the journey," he added. With Les Bleus, Varane made his debut in 2013 with the pinnacle of his international career coming in 2018 and the World Cup success. ALSO READ | BGT 2024-25: They've the best bowling attack - Manjrekar backs Indian pacers to do the job in Australia He finished his France career two years ago on 93 caps. "I have won more than I could have even dreamed of," Varane said. "But beyond the accolades and trophies, I am proud that no matter what, I have stuck to my principles of being sincere and have tried to leave everywhere better than I found it," he added. Various former team-mate paid tribute to Varane, including United's Portugal playmaker Bruno Fernandes. "It was a pleasure for all of us," Fernandes said on Instagram. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Former Real Madrid, Man Utd defender Raphael Varane announces shock retirement from professional football

Bangladesh have got a huge boost ahead of the second Test match against India as former skipper Shakib Al Hasan is available for selection. The news was confirmed on Wednesday (Sep 25) by head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe when he addressed the media. Shakib, who was reported to be playing in the Chennai Test with a broken finger, will be available for selection for the Kanpur Test that&nbsp;starts on Friday (Sep 27).

<h2>Shakib available for selection</h2>

"At the moment I have not heard anything about any sort of injury -- neither from the physio nor from anyone else," Hathurusinghe told reporters in Kanpur, where the Test will be played.

"And he is eligible for selection. If there are any changes (in the team) then it's depending on the surface."

With reports suggesting his finger injury, the all-rounder’s involvement in the match was in doubt. However, he is now available for selection, with the final call to be taken in the last 24 hours before the match.

Now 37, Shakib brings tons of experience to the table as Bangladesh search for a historic win on Indian soil. They recently beat Pakistan 2-0 on their home turf and will at least look for a draw on Indian soil.

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They lost the opening Test by 280 runs with Ravichandran Ashwin playing a key role in India’s win. He scalped a five-for and also scored his sixth hundred in the Test format.

With an opportunity to level the series, the visitors will look to go with a full-strength squad with Shakib being one of the first names on the team sheet.

Bangladesh probable XI

Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana

Bangladesh have got a huge boost ahead of the second Test match against India as former skipper Shakib Al Hasan is available for selection. The news was confirmed on Wednesday (Sep 25) by head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe when he addressed the media.

Bangladesh have got a huge boost ahead of the second Test match against India as former skipper Shakib Al Hasan is available for selection. The news was confirmed on Wednesday (Sep 25) by head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe when he addressed the media. Shakib, who was reported to be playing in the Chennai Test with a broken finger, will be available for selection for the Kanpur Test that starts on Friday (Sep 27). Shakib available for selection "At the moment I have not heard anything about any sort of injury -- neither from the physio nor from anyone else," Hathurusinghe told reporters in Kanpur, where the Test will be played. "And he is eligible for selection. If there are any changes (in the team) then it's depending on the surface." With reports suggesting his finger injury, the all-rounder’s involvement in the match was in doubt. However, he is now available for selection, with the final call to be taken in the last 24 hours before the match. Now 37, Shakib brings tons of experience to the table as Bangladesh search for a historic win on Indian soil. They recently beat Pakistan 2-0 on their home turf and will at least look for a draw on Indian soil. ALSO READ | BGT 2024-25: They've the best bowling attack - Manjrekar backs Indian pacers to do the job in Australia They lost the opening Test by 280 runs with Ravichandran Ashwin playing a key role in India’s win. He scalped a five-for and also scored his sixth hundred in the Test format. With an opportunity to level the series, the visitors will look to go with a full-strength squad with Shakib being one of the first names on the team sheet. Bangladesh probable XI Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana

IND vs BAN: Shakib Al Hasan boost for Bangladesh ahead of Kanpur Test, confirms coach Chandika Hathurusinghe

Former England batter Ian Bell has hailed the impact of Joe Root as he continues his march to be England’s best Test batter. In the recently concluded Test series against Sri Lanka, Root broke Alastair Cook’s record for most Test hundreds by an English batter. The 33-year-old batter has 34 hundreds in the red-ball format and now needs 71 more runs to become the greatest English batter. On the horizon, he is also compared to great Sachin Tendulkar with some predicting he could break the Indian batter’s record for most runs in Test cricket.

According to Bell, even if Root fails to surpass Tendulkar’s record for most runs in the format he will still go down as one of the greatest English batters. At the time of writing, Root needs 3520 runs to surpass Tendulkar’s tally and still has a good 3-4 years of cricket left in him.

<h2>Root is England’s greatest?</h2>

"Joe has played incredibly well over the past 12 months. I don't think he's overly focused on chasing records but is living in the moment," Bell said. "To even be in a conversation with someone like Sachin, a true great of the game, is an incredible achievement. Regardless of whether he breaks that record, Root will undoubtedly go down as England's greatest batter."

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Root is not part of the English side in their current ODI series against Australia. He has not represented England in the ODI format since the World Cup in November 2023. His&nbsp;career in the white-ball is all but over having also not played T20I cricket since May 2019.

In a rain-curtailed contest against the Aussies on Tuesday (Sep 24), Harry Brook came good after his unbeaten hundred helped the hosts stay in the series. England have now narrowed Australia’s lead in the five-match series and now trail by 2-1.

Former England batter Ian Bell has hailed the impact of Joe Root as he continues his march to be England’s best Test batter. In the recently concluded Test series against Sri Lanka, Root broke Alastair Cook’s record for most Test hundreds by an English batter.

Former England batter Ian Bell has hailed the impact of Joe Root as he continues his march to be England’s best Test batter. In the recently concluded Test series against Sri Lanka, Root broke Alastair Cook’s record for most Test hundreds by an English batter. The 33-year-old batter has 34 hundreds in the red-ball format and now needs 71 more runs to become the greatest English batter. On the horizon, he is also compared to great Sachin Tendulkar with some predicting he could break the Indian batter’s record for most runs in Test cricket. According to Bell, even if Root fails to surpass Tendulkar’s record for most runs in the format he will still go down as one of the greatest English batters. At the time of writing, Root needs 3520 runs to surpass Tendulkar’s tally and still has a good 3-4 years of cricket left in him. Root is England’s greatest? "Joe has played incredibly well over the past 12 months. I don't think he's overly focused on chasing records but is living in the moment," Bell said. "To even be in a conversation with someone like Sachin, a true great of the game, is an incredible achievement. Regardless of whether he breaks that record, Root will undoubtedly go down as England's greatest batter." ALSO READ | BGT 2024-25: They've the best bowling attack - Manjrekar backs Indian pacers to do the job in Australia Root is not part of the English side in their current ODI series against Australia. He has not represented England in the ODI format since the World Cup in November 2023. His career in the white-ball is all but over having also not played T20I cricket since May 2019. In a rain-curtailed contest against the Aussies on Tuesday (Sep 24), Harry Brook came good after his unbeaten hundred helped the hosts stay in the series. England have now narrowed Australia’s lead in the five-match series and now trail by 2-1.

'Joe Root will undoubtedly go down as England's greatest batter': Former England batter Ian Bell

It was a record-breaking day for England’s Joe Root after he scored his 34th Test ton on Saturday (Aug 31) against Sri Lanka. Root, who scored his 33rd and 34th Test hundred in the ongoing second Test is closing in on Alastair Cook for most Test runs scored by an English batter. His latest ton also saw him break the record for most Test hundreds by an English batter. After the ton, Cook, in the commentary box praised his former colleague and called him the greatest English player.

<h2>Alastair Cook in awe of Joe Root</h2>

"He is quite simply England's greatest, and it's right that he should have this record, on his own. We are watching a genius," commented Alastair Cook on&nbsp;BBC.

"I don't think there's a batsman that I can remember watching play...the sense of inevitability about scoring runs that Joe Root gives off. I called it when he was on about 6 today, that he was going to get 100. I know he's in great form, but it's just a pleasure to watch a master, a craftsman at work," he added.

On Saturday, Root scored his 34th Test ton as he broke the record for most hundreds by an Englishman. Root 103 in the second innings before getting out. His innings consisted of 10 fours and was scoring at a strike rate of 85. His ton saw England post 251 in the second innings having earlier posted 427 in the first innings. Root scored 143 in the first innings while Gus Atkinson scored 118 off 115 to help England get in pole position to win the Test match.

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<h2>Root eyes another Cook record</h2>

Interestingly, Root is on the brink of breaking another Cook record as he needs 96 more runs to become the highest-scoring Englishman in Test cricket. At the time of writing, Root is on 12377 runs while Cook is on 12472 runs, giving the 33-year-old a great opportunity to break the record. He is also 3545 runs short of Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time record of most Test runs. With age on his side, Root could sooner rather than later break the record for most Test runs in the history.

It was a record-breaking day for England’s Joe Root after he scored his 34th Test ton on Saturday (Aug 31) against Sri Lanka. Root, who scored his 33rd and 34th Test hundred in the ongoing second Test is closing in on Alastair Cook for most Test runs scored by an English batter.

It was a record-breaking day for England’s Joe Root after he scored his 34th Test ton on Saturday (Aug 31) against Sri Lanka. Root, who scored his 33rd and 34th Test hundred in the ongoing second Test is closing in on Alastair Cook for most Test runs scored by an English batter. His latest ton also saw him break the record for most Test hundreds by an English batter. After the ton, Cook, in the commentary box praised his former colleague and called him the greatest English player. Alastair Cook in awe of Joe Root "He is quite simply England's greatest, and it's right that he should have this record, on his own. We are watching a genius," commented Alastair Cook on BBC. "I don't think there's a batsman that I can remember watching play...the sense of inevitability about scoring runs that Joe Root gives off. I called it when he was on about 6 today, that he was going to get 100. I know he's in great form, but it's just a pleasure to watch a master, a craftsman at work," he added. On Saturday, Root scored his 34th Test ton as he broke the record for most hundreds by an Englishman. Root 103 in the second innings before getting out. His innings consisted of 10 fours and was scoring at a strike rate of 85. His ton saw England post 251 in the second innings having earlier posted 427 in the first innings. Root scored 143 in the first innings while Gus Atkinson scored 118 off 115 to help England get in pole position to win the Test match. ALSO READ | US Open 2024: Jannik Sinner avoids trapdoor as Iga Swiatek moves into last 16 Root eyes another Cook record Interestingly, Root is on the brink of breaking another Cook record as he needs 96 more runs to become the highest-scoring Englishman in Test cricket. At the time of writing, Root is on 12377 runs while Cook is on 12472 runs, giving the 33-year-old a great opportunity to break the record. He is also 3545 runs short of Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time record of most Test runs. With age on his side, Root could sooner rather than later break the record for most Test runs in the history.

'Quite simply England's greatest': Alastair Cook in awe of Joe Root after record-breaking ton at Lord's

India’s star batter Virat Kohli has been included in Delhi’s probable list for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season which kicks off on October 11. In an announcement on Wednesday (Sep 25), Virat was named in the 84-man list for the Ranji Trophy season for the first time since 2019. He is not the only star included in the probables, with Rishabh Pant also being in the list for the premier domestic competition.

<h2>Virat, Pant in Ranji Trophy squad</h2>

The list of probables, released on Wednesday, will later get trimmed to a 15-man squad which will compete for the title. While Virat's name figures on the list, he is unlikely to get to play for the seven-time champions. One of the key reasons for his exclusion will be the Australian tour which will take place later in November.

Virat’s commitments with the Indian team and a prolonged tour of Australia coupled with the Champions Trophy in February and March could see him skip the Ranji Trophy group stage.

Reflecting on the knockout stage, he could be rested or either be part of the Indian team for their series against England.

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The same goes for Pant, who unlike Virat will be playing in all three formats for India which could see his involvement in the side get limited. He also played in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) recently but was not committed to the side with Duleep Trophy commitments.

The probable squad also includes Yash Dhull, Navdeep Saini, Anuj Rawat and other rising names from the domestic format.

Interestingly, Ishant Sharma’s journey with the Delhi side is all but over having been dropped from the probables. He has been out of favour from the Indian side since 2021 and could have already played his last competitive red-ball game in professional cricket. &nbsp;

India’s star batter Virat Kohli has been included in Delhi’s probable list for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season which kicks off on October 11. In an announcement on Wednesday (Sep 25), Virat was named in the 84-man list for the Ranji Trophy season for the first time since 2019.

India’s star batter Virat Kohli has been included in Delhi’s probable list for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season which kicks off on October 11. In an announcement on Wednesday (Sep 25), Virat was named in the 84-man list for the Ranji Trophy season for the first time since 2019. He is not the only star included in the probables, with Rishabh Pant also being in the list for the premier domestic competition. Virat, Pant in Ranji Trophy squad The list of probables, released on Wednesday, will later get trimmed to a 15-man squad which will compete for the title. While Virat's name figures on the list, he is unlikely to get to play for the seven-time champions. One of the key reasons for his exclusion will be the Australian tour which will take place later in November. Virat’s commitments with the Indian team and a prolonged tour of Australia coupled with the Champions Trophy in February and March could see him skip the Ranji Trophy group stage. Reflecting on the knockout stage, he could be rested or either be part of the Indian team for their series against England. ALSO READ | BGT 2024-25: They've the best bowling attack - Manjrekar backs Indian pacers to do the job in Australia The same goes for Pant, who unlike Virat will be playing in all three formats for India which could see his involvement in the side get limited. He also played in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) recently but was not committed to the side with Duleep Trophy commitments. The probable squad also includes Yash Dhull, Navdeep Saini, Anuj Rawat and other rising names from the domestic format. Interestingly, Ishant Sharma’s journey with the Delhi side is all but over having been dropped from the probables. He has been out of favour from the Indian side since 2021 and could have already played his last competitive red-ball game in professional cricket.

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