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On February 7, 1999, Indian ace spinner <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/anil-kumble" rel="dofollow">Anil Kumble</a> became only the second player to pick ten wickets in a Test innings. He achieved the feat against Pakistan in Delhi, creating a world record - entering a unique list, which now includes just three members &ndash; all spinners.
On February 7, 2025, 26 years later, it&rsquo;s time we relive what happened on day four of the second Test between India and Pakistan in India&rsquo;s capital city.&nbsp;
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/harshit-rana-odi-debut-ends-jasprit-bumrah-champions-trophy-comeback-hopes-aakash-chopra-india-england-nagpur-8698437" rel="dofollow">&lsquo;Harshit Rana ODI debut ends Bumrah&rsquo;s Champions Trophy comeback hopes&rsquo;</a>
Chasing 420, Pakistan got off to a flyer, with openers Saeed Anwar and Shahid Afridi adding 101 for the first wicket. Before they could make merry with that stand, Kumble broke the partnership by removing Afridi first on 41 before dismissing seasoned campaigner Ijaz Ahmed, trapped in the front on a first-ball duck. That, however, was the beginning of the end of the Pakistani innings.
Kumble then picked four quick wickets, tearing through Pakistan&rsquo;s middle order, accounting for Inzamam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Yousuf, Moin Khan and Anwar and reducing Pakistan to 128 for six in no time.&nbsp;
Saleem Malik and skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/wasim-akram" rel="dofollow">Wasim Akram</a> tried saving the sinking ship by adding 58 runs for the seventh wicket, failing to avoid the inevitable, with Kumble returning to remove Malik on 15 (bowled) before picking two more wickets to complete nine to his name.
With Pakistan down to 198 for nine, Akram and his bowling partner Waqar Younis were reported to have discussed avoid giving Kumble his final and the tenth wicket. With the then Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin doing all he can to ensure Kumble gets the final wicket and create history, he asked the bowlers (bowling rotational with Kumble) to keep it far from the wicket.
Seamer Javagal Srinath obeyed his captain&rsquo;s orders and kept bowling far from the batters.&nbsp;
With their scorecard reading 207 for nine came the moment that entered the history books and made Anil Kumble perhaps the greatest Indian spinner of all time, as he removed Akram, caught in the short leg, completing his maiden ten-wicket haul in the innings.
<h3>Watch -</h3>
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4⃣0⃣3⃣ intl. games 👍 9⃣5⃣6⃣ intl. wickets 👌 Only the second bowler in Test cricket to scalp 10 wickets in an innings 👏 Wishing former <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> captain <a href="https://twitter.com/anilkumble1074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@anilkumble1074</a> a very happy birthday. 🎂 👏 Let's revisit his brilliant 1⃣0⃣-wicket haul against Pakistan 🎥 🔽 <a href="https://t.co/BFrxNqKZsN">pic.twitter.com/BFrxNqKZsN</a>
&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1449585966801379329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2021</a></blockquote>
<h2>Who else has done it?</h2>
While former England spinner Jim Laker was the first bowler ever to achieve this feat against Australia during the 1959 Manchester Test, returning with 19 wickets in the match, ten in one inning and nine in the second, New Zealand&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/new-zealands-ajaz-patel-creates-history-claims-all-ten-wickets-in-a-test-innings-against-india-434061" rel="dofollow">Ajaz Patel is the latest to unlock this milestone</a>, picking ten wickets in an innings against India in Mumbai in 2021.

Sports, Cricket: While Jim Laker was the first bowler to achieve this feat in 1959 against Australia, NZ's Ajaz Patel is the latest to achieve it, doing it against India in 2021. 

On February 7, 1999, Indian ace spinner Anil Kumble became only the second player to pick ten wickets in a Test innings. He achieved the feat against Pakistan in Delhi, creating a world record - entering a unique list, which now includes just three members – all spinners. On February 7, 2025, 26 years later, it’s time we relive what happened on day four of the second Test between India and Pakistan in India’s capital city. Also read | ‘Harshit Rana ODI debut ends Bumrah’s Champions Trophy comeback hopes’ Chasing 420, Pakistan got off to a flyer, with openers Saeed Anwar and Shahid Afridi adding 101 for the first wicket. Before they could make merry with that stand, Kumble broke the partnership by removing Afridi first on 41 before dismissing seasoned campaigner Ijaz Ahmed, trapped in the front on a first-ball duck. That, however, was the beginning of the end of the Pakistani innings. Kumble then picked four quick wickets, tearing through Pakistan’s middle order, accounting for Inzamam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Yousuf, Moin Khan and Anwar and reducing Pakistan to 128 for six in no time. Saleem Malik and skipper Wasim Akram tried saving the sinking ship by adding 58 runs for the seventh wicket, failing to avoid the inevitable, with Kumble returning to remove Malik on 15 (bowled) before picking two more wickets to complete nine to his name. With Pakistan down to 198 for nine, Akram and his bowling partner Waqar Younis were reported to have discussed avoid giving Kumble his final and the tenth wicket. With the then Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin doing all he can to ensure Kumble gets the final wicket and create history, he asked the bowlers (bowling rotational with Kumble) to keep it far from the wicket. Seamer Javagal Srinath obeyed his captain’s orders and kept bowling far from the batters. With their scorecard reading 207 for nine came the moment that entered the history books and made Anil Kumble perhaps the greatest Indian spinner of all time, as he removed Akram, caught in the short leg, completing his maiden ten-wicket haul in the innings. Watch - 4⃣0⃣3⃣ intl. games 👍 9⃣5⃣6⃣ intl. wickets 👌 Only the second bowler in Test cricket to scalp 10 wickets in an innings 👏 Wishing former #TeamIndia captain @anilkumble1074 a very happy birthday. 🎂 👏 Let's revisit his brilliant 1⃣0⃣-wicket haul against Pakistan 🎥 🔽 pic.twitter.com/BFrxNqKZsN — BCCI (@BCCI) October 17, 2021 Who else has done it? While former England spinner Jim Laker was the first bowler ever to achieve this feat against Australia during the 1959 Manchester Test, returning with 19 wickets in the match, ten in one inning and nine in the second, New Zealand’s Ajaz Patel is the latest to unlock this milestone, picking ten wickets in an innings against India in Mumbai in 2021.

#OTD in 1999 - Anil Kumble floored Pakistan with historic 10/74 in Delhi - Watch

Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed, in an apparent dig, asked India to be worried about pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah">Jasprit Bumrah</a>'s fitness. Bumrah had picked up a back injury during the final Test against Australia in Sydney in the first week of January and hasn't bowled since.&nbsp;
The pacer has been included in India's provisional <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">Champions Trophy</a> squad but the BCCI will take a call only after India's ongoing ODI series against England. Bumrah is expected to play the final ODI of the series on February 12 for the board to assess his fitness.
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"They should be worried about Bumrah's fitness. When you play in the Champions Trophy, the most beautiful thing about it is you can't take any team lightly. The top eight best teams are playing. If any team has a bowler like Bumrah, it is a plus point. But it is not like we will plan everything around him," Javed told reporters on the sidelines of Pakistan's training session in Lahore on Wednesday (Feb 5).
<h2>Rana's ODI debut ends hopes for Bumrah's return?</h2>
India gave <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/harshit-rana">Harshit Rana</a> his ODI debut in the first one-dayer against England on Thursday (Feb 6). The pacer impressed and took three wickets in the seven overs he bowled. Rana, however, also went for 26 runs in an over - the most for an Indian on debut.
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra thinks that Rana's debut marks the end of Bumrah's comeback hopes for the ICC tournament set to begin on February 19.
"Harshit Rana's debut tells me there are minimal chances of Jasprit Bumrah being available for the Champions Trophy," Chopra said on his YouTube channel. "If Bumrah is not there and you have to take Harshit as he is ahead of [Mohammed] Siraj at the moment, playing him without a debut would make your heart beat fast."
India next play England ODI on Sunday (Feb 9) in Cuttack.

2025 Champions Trophy: Bumrah is in India's provisional Champions Trophy squad but the BCCI will take a call only after India's ongoing ODI series against England. Cricket Sports

Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed, in an apparent dig, asked India to be worried about pacer Jasprit Bumrah's fitness. Bumrah had picked up a back injury during the final Test against Australia in Sydney in the first week of January and hasn't bowled since. The pacer has been included in India's provisional Champions Trophy squad but the BCCI will take a call only after India's ongoing ODI series against England. Bumrah is expected to play the final ODI of the series on February 12 for the board to assess his fitness. Also Read: PCB to unveil Lahore's revamped Gaddafi Stadium in grand ceremony on Feb 7 "They should be worried about Bumrah's fitness. When you play in the Champions Trophy, the most beautiful thing about it is you can't take any team lightly. The top eight best teams are playing. If any team has a bowler like Bumrah, it is a plus point. But it is not like we will plan everything around him," Javed told reporters on the sidelines of Pakistan's training session in Lahore on Wednesday (Feb 5). Rana's ODI debut ends hopes for Bumrah's return? India gave Harshit Rana his ODI debut in the first one-dayer against England on Thursday (Feb 6). The pacer impressed and took three wickets in the seven overs he bowled. Rana, however, also went for 26 runs in an over - the most for an Indian on debut. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra thinks that Rana's debut marks the end of Bumrah's comeback hopes for the ICC tournament set to begin on February 19. "Harshit Rana's debut tells me there are minimal chances of Jasprit Bumrah being available for the Champions Trophy," Chopra said on his YouTube channel. "If Bumrah is not there and you have to take Harshit as he is ahead of [Mohammed] Siraj at the moment, playing him without a debut would make your heart beat fast." India next play England ODI on Sunday (Feb 9) in Cuttack.

2025 Champions Trophy: 'Worried about Bumrah...,' Pak coach Aaqib Javed takes a dig at injured India pacer

Harshit Rana&rsquo;s ODI debut has perhaps ended any hopes of ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah returning to the white-ball team for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy" rel="dofollow">ICC Champions Trophy 2025</a>, reckons cricketer-turned-broadcaster Aakash Chopra. Rana made his much-anticipated ODI debut against England in the recently-concluded Nagpur One-Dayer, which <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-1st-odi-live-india-vs-england-1st-odi-nagpur-live-score-today-playing-xi-match-prediction-toss-pitch-report-liveblog-8694678" rel="dofollow">India won by four wickets</a>, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Despite having an experienced Arshdeep Singh waiting in the wings for his ODI comeback, India opting for Rana indicates they are preparing Bumrah&rsquo;s backup for the eight-team tournament starting February 19 in Pakistan.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-shreyas-iyer-reveals-he-wasnt-supposed-to-play-1st-odi-in-nagpur-virat-kohli-injury-update-8698266" rel="dofollow">IND vs ENG: 'I got a call from...,' Shreyas Iyer reveals he wasn't supposed to play 1st ODI in Nagpur</a>
The BCCI selectors named Bumrah just for the third and final ODI (on Feb 12), hoping for him to get some match practice in time for the first showpiece event of the year. Although the NCA doctors have yet to clear him of the back injury he sustained during the final Test Down Under (at the SCG), the selectors named him in the 15-man Champions Trophy squad.
However, with Team India&rsquo;s final squad announcement for the three-match England series, which saw the inclusion of mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy, Bumrah&rsquo;s name was nowhere to be seen, indicating the selectors have been informed of his unavailability for the remainder of the white-ball season before IPL 2025 begins.
Speaking on the same lines on his YouTube Channel, Chopra &ndash; a former domestic giant and a seasoned broadcaster expressed his concerns over India going ahead without Bumrah in the Champions Trophy.
"Harshit Rana's debut tells me there are minimal chances of Jasprit Bumrah being available for the Champions Trophy," Chopra said. "If Bumrah is not there and you have to take Harshit as he is ahead of [Mohammed] Siraj at the moment, playing him without a debut would make your heart beat fast."
<h2>Chopra questions Arshdeep&rsquo;s absence</h2>
Rana made his white-ball debut in the ongoing England series. While his T20I debut in Pune was marred by a 'concussion-sub' controversy, his maiden ODI game made headlines for all the right reasons. Despite leaking 26 runs in his third over to Phil Salt (the most by an Indian debutant in ODIs), <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-1st-odi-harshit-rana-takes-three-wickets-but-creates-unwanted-debut-record-8696333" rel="dofollow">Rana returned with three wickets for 53 runs in seven overs</a>, impressing everyone.
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Excellent Run-out 👍 Sensational Catch 👌 Some fielding magic from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a>! 🪄 🙌 Follow The Match ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/lWBc7oPRcd">https://t.co/lWBc7oPRcd</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvENG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvENG</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ShreyasIyer15?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShreyasIyer15</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ybj_19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ybj_19</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/IDFCFIRSTBank?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IDFCFIRSTBank</a> <a href="https://t.co/lOp9r6URE4">pic.twitter.com/lOp9r6URE4</a>
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On the flip side, India&rsquo;s most successful T20I bowler, Arshdeep Singh, picked in the Champions Trophy squad, warmed the bench, raising questions over his place in the 50-over side with the ICC event looming.&nbsp;
"When will you get Arshdeep to make a comeback in ODI cricket? That is still a question looming large because he too hasn't played for a long time. However, Harshit's debut gives me an indication that Bumrah might not be there," Chopra added.
Meanwhile, India will face England in the second One-Dayer on Sunday (Feb 9) in Cuttack.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Sports, Cricket: Harshit Rana made his much-anticipated ODI debut against England in the recently-concluded Nagpur One-Dayer, which India won by four wickets.

Harshit Rana’s ODI debut has perhaps ended any hopes of ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah returning to the white-ball team for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, reckons cricketer-turned-broadcaster Aakash Chopra. Rana made his much-anticipated ODI debut against England in the recently-concluded Nagpur One-Dayer, which India won by four wickets, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Despite having an experienced Arshdeep Singh waiting in the wings for his ODI comeback, India opting for Rana indicates they are preparing Bumrah’s backup for the eight-team tournament starting February 19 in Pakistan. Also read | IND vs ENG: 'I got a call from...,' Shreyas Iyer reveals he wasn't supposed to play 1st ODI in Nagpur The BCCI selectors named Bumrah just for the third and final ODI (on Feb 12), hoping for him to get some match practice in time for the first showpiece event of the year. Although the NCA doctors have yet to clear him of the back injury he sustained during the final Test Down Under (at the SCG), the selectors named him in the 15-man Champions Trophy squad. However, with Team India’s final squad announcement for the three-match England series, which saw the inclusion of mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy, Bumrah’s name was nowhere to be seen, indicating the selectors have been informed of his unavailability for the remainder of the white-ball season before IPL 2025 begins. Speaking on the same lines on his YouTube Channel, Chopra – a former domestic giant and a seasoned broadcaster expressed his concerns over India going ahead without Bumrah in the Champions Trophy. "Harshit Rana's debut tells me there are minimal chances of Jasprit Bumrah being available for the Champions Trophy," Chopra said. "If Bumrah is not there and you have to take Harshit as he is ahead of [Mohammed] Siraj at the moment, playing him without a debut would make your heart beat fast." Chopra questions Arshdeep’s absence Rana made his white-ball debut in the ongoing England series. While his T20I debut in Pune was marred by a 'concussion-sub' controversy, his maiden ODI game made headlines for all the right reasons. Despite leaking 26 runs in his third over to Phil Salt (the most by an Indian debutant in ODIs), Rana returned with three wickets for 53 runs in seven overs, impressing everyone. Excellent Run-out 👍 Sensational Catch 👌 Some fielding magic from #TeamIndia! 🪄 🙌 Follow The Match ▶️ https://t.co/lWBc7oPRcd#INDvENG | @ShreyasIyer15 | @ybj_19 | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/lOp9r6URE4 — BCCI (@BCCI) February 6, 2025 On the flip side, India’s most successful T20I bowler, Arshdeep Singh, picked in the Champions Trophy squad, warmed the bench, raising questions over his place in the 50-over side with the ICC event looming. "When will you get Arshdeep to make a comeback in ODI cricket? That is still a question looming large because he too hasn't played for a long time. However, Harshit's debut gives me an indication that Bumrah might not be there," Chopra added. Meanwhile, India will face England in the second One-Dayer on Sunday (Feb 9) in Cuttack. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Harshit Rana ODI debut ends Bumrah’s Champions Trophy comeback hopes’

India all-rounder <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ravindra-jadeja">Ravindra Jadeja</a> etched his name in history books with figures of 3/26 in the first ODI against England on Thursday (Feb 6). With his three wickets, Jadeja now has 600 wickets in international cricket - becoming only the fifth Indian player to do so. Before Jadeja, Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh and Ravi Ashwin had reached the milestone.
Jadeja dismissed England batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/joe-root">Joe Root</a> for his first wicket in the 19th over shortly after the visitors crossed the 100-run mark. The left-arm spinner then dismissed Jacob Bethell who was batting nicely at 51. The spinner took Adil Rashid's wicket in the 47th over before England were dismissed for 248 in the next over.
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With his three wickets, Jadeja also went past <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/james-anderson">James Anderson</a> (40) to register the most wickets in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ind-vs-eng">India vs England</a> ODIs. The Indian spinner now has 42 wickets to his name in 27 games.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-shreyas-iyer-reveals-he-wasnt-supposed-to-play-1st-odi-in-nagpur-virat-kohli-injury-update-8698266">Shreyas Iyer reveals he wasn't supposed to play 1st ODI in Nagpur</a>
Jadeja has 323 wickets in 80 Tests, 223 wickets in 198 ODIs and 54 wickets in 74 T20Is. The all-rounder, however, had already announced his retirement from the shortest format after India's T20 World Cup win in June 2024.
While batting, Jadeja also scored 12 unbeaten runs off 10 balls including hitting the winning four in the 39th over. Jadeja is the only Indian spinner to have 6000+ runs and 600 or more wickets in international cricket.
<h2>India take 1-0 lead with Nagpur win</h2>
Electing to bat first after winning the toss in Nagpur, England were given a good start by opener Phil Salt and Ben Duckett before three quick wickets hit the brakes on the proceedings. India then kept taking wickets at regular intervals and England were bowled out for 248 before the completion of 50 overs.
Chasing the total, India lost the openers quickly but Shreyas Iyer (59), Shubman Gill (87) and Axar Patel (52) ensured a four-wicket win for the hosts.

IND vs ENG: With his three wickets in Nagpur, Jadeja now has 600 wickets in the international cricket - becoming only the fifth Indian player to do so. Sports

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja etched his name in history books with figures of 3/26 in the first ODI against England on Thursday (Feb 6). With his three wickets, Jadeja now has 600 wickets in international cricket - becoming only the fifth Indian player to do so. Before Jadeja, Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh and Ravi Ashwin had reached the milestone. Jadeja dismissed England batter Joe Root for his first wicket in the 19th over shortly after the visitors crossed the 100-run mark. The left-arm spinner then dismissed Jacob Bethell who was batting nicely at 51. The spinner took Adil Rashid's wicket in the 47th over before England were dismissed for 248 in the next over. 6⃣0⃣0⃣ international wickets and counting! Congratulations, Ravindra Jadeja 🫡🫡 Follow The Match ▶️ https://t.co/lWBc7oPRcd#TeamIndia | #INDvENG | @IDFCFIRSTBank | @imjadeja pic.twitter.com/Qej9oaRWbb — BCCI (@BCCI) February 6, 2025 With his three wickets, Jadeja also went past James Anderson (40) to register the most wickets in India vs England ODIs. The Indian spinner now has 42 wickets to his name in 27 games. Also Read: Shreyas Iyer reveals he wasn't supposed to play 1st ODI in Nagpur Jadeja has 323 wickets in 80 Tests, 223 wickets in 198 ODIs and 54 wickets in 74 T20Is. The all-rounder, however, had already announced his retirement from the shortest format after India's T20 World Cup win in June 2024. While batting, Jadeja also scored 12 unbeaten runs off 10 balls including hitting the winning four in the 39th over. Jadeja is the only Indian spinner to have 6000+ runs and 600 or more wickets in international cricket. India take 1-0 lead with Nagpur win Electing to bat first after winning the toss in Nagpur, England were given a good start by opener Phil Salt and Ben Duckett before three quick wickets hit the brakes on the proceedings. India then kept taking wickets at regular intervals and England were bowled out for 248 before the completion of 50 overs. Chasing the total, India lost the openers quickly but Shreyas Iyer (59), Shubman Gill (87) and Axar Patel (52) ensured a four-wicket win for the hosts.

IND vs ENG: Ravindra Jadeja joins THIS elite company with three wickets in Nagpur

India batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shreyas-iyer">Shreyas Iyer</a> has revealed that he wasn't supposed to play in the first ODI against England on Thursday (Feb 6). Iyer, however, not only played but scored a match-winning 59 off 36 balls as India took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The batter was included in the side after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</a> missed out due to a last-minute injury.
"So, funny story," Iyer said after the match. "I was watching a movie last night, I thought I could extend my night, but then I got a call from skipper saying that you may play because Virat has got a swollen knee. And then [I] hurried back to my room, went off to sleep straightaway," he added.
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Iyer came in to bat at number four and added 94 runs with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shubman-gill">Shubman Gill</a> for the third wicket before being trapped LBW by Jacob Bethell on the last ball of the 16th over.
The partnership, however, laid the groundwork for India's chase after two quick wickets of Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Rohit Sharma. Both the openers were back in the hut inside six overs with just 19 runs on the board in the chase of 248.
After Iyer's dismissal, Gill (87) and Axar Patel (52) added 108 runs for the fourth wicket as India reached the target in the 37th over with four wickets in hand.
<h2>Gill talks about Kohli's injury</h2>
The India vice-captain offered an update on Virat Kohli's injury at the post-match presentation and asserted that the batter would be fit before the second ODI.
"When he woke up in the morning, he had some swelling in his knee. He was fine till yesterday's practice session. There's nothing to worry. He will definitely be fit for the next game," said Gill.
The second ODI of the series will be played on Sunday (Feb 9) in Cuttack.

IND vs ENG: Iyer came in to bat at number four and added 94 runs with Shubman Gill for the third wicket before being trapped LBW by Jacob Bethell for 59. Cricket Sports

India batter Shreyas Iyer has revealed that he wasn't supposed to play in the first ODI against England on Thursday (Feb 6). Iyer, however, not only played but scored a match-winning 59 off 36 balls as India took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The batter was included in the side after Virat Kohli missed out due to a last-minute injury. "So, funny story," Iyer said after the match. "I was watching a movie last night, I thought I could extend my night, but then I got a call from skipper saying that you may play because Virat has got a swollen knee. And then [I] hurried back to my room, went off to sleep straightaway," he added. Also Read: IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Harshit Rana takes three wickets but creates UNWANTED debut record Iyer came in to bat at number four and added 94 runs with Shubman Gill for the third wicket before being trapped LBW by Jacob Bethell on the last ball of the 16th over. The partnership, however, laid the groundwork for India's chase after two quick wickets of Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Rohit Sharma. Both the openers were back in the hut inside six overs with just 19 runs on the board in the chase of 248. After Iyer's dismissal, Gill (87) and Axar Patel (52) added 108 runs for the fourth wicket as India reached the target in the 37th over with four wickets in hand. Gill talks about Kohli's injury The India vice-captain offered an update on Virat Kohli's injury at the post-match presentation and asserted that the batter would be fit before the second ODI. "When he woke up in the morning, he had some swelling in his knee. He was fine till yesterday's practice session. There's nothing to worry. He will definitely be fit for the next game," said Gill. The second ODI of the series will be played on Sunday (Feb 9) in Cuttack.

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The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pcb">Pakistan Cricket Board</a> (PCB) announced on Thursday (Feb 6) that renovation work of the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is complete and the stadium is ready for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">Champions Trophy 2025</a>. Lahore is one of the three venues in Pakistan set to host Champions Trophy matches. The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/icc">ICC</a> tournament is set to be played from Feb 19 to March 9 with Karachi and Rawalpindi being two other venues in Pakistan apart from Lahore.
"I am grateful to all those people who put in day and night of work to get the stadium ready on time despite the apprehensions and criticism,&rdquo; PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi said in a press release.
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The stadium will be inaugurated on Friday (Feb 7) during a ceremony which will be attended by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as well as artists like Ali Zafar, Aima Baig, and Arif Lohar who will perform at the event.
"The stadium now features brighter LED lights, two new larger score screens and comfortable imported seating in all enclosures, ensuring an unparalleled viewing experience for fans," read the PCB release.
&ldquo;Our venues are now on par with international standards and we are proud to offer cricket fans the best possible experience. The transformation of this stadium in such a short time is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. The stadium&rsquo;s enhancements ensure that fans will enjoy a world-class cricketing experience, with improved seating arrangements, exceptional viewing angles and a festive atmosphere," Naqvi said in the release.
The new stadium and the facilities will be tested during the first ODI on Saturday (Feb 8) of the tri-nation series involving South Africa and New Zealand apart from hosts Pakistan.
Lahore will host six matches in the Pakistan leg apart from the second semi-final which will be played on March 5. Lahore may also end up hosting the final on March 9 if <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci">India</a>, which plays all its matches in Dubai (UAE), fails to make it to the title game.

2025 Champions Trophy: The new stadium and the facilities will be tested during the first ODI on Saturday (Feb 8) of the tri-nation series involving SA and NZ. Cricket Sports

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Thursday (Feb 6) that renovation work of the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is complete and the stadium is ready for the Champions Trophy 2025. Lahore is one of the three venues in Pakistan set to host Champions Trophy matches. The ICC tournament is set to be played from Feb 19 to March 9 with Karachi and Rawalpindi being two other venues in Pakistan apart from Lahore. "I am grateful to all those people who put in day and night of work to get the stadium ready on time despite the apprehensions and criticism,” PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi said in a press release. Also Read: Check ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Latest News and Updates | Feb 7 The stadium will be inaugurated on Friday (Feb 7) during a ceremony which will be attended by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as well as artists like Ali Zafar, Aima Baig, and Arif Lohar who will perform at the event. "The stadium now features brighter LED lights, two new larger score screens and comfortable imported seating in all enclosures, ensuring an unparalleled viewing experience for fans," read the PCB release. “Our venues are now on par with international standards and we are proud to offer cricket fans the best possible experience. The transformation of this stadium in such a short time is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. The stadium’s enhancements ensure that fans will enjoy a world-class cricketing experience, with improved seating arrangements, exceptional viewing angles and a festive atmosphere," Naqvi said in the release. The new stadium and the facilities will be tested during the first ODI on Saturday (Feb 8) of the tri-nation series involving South Africa and New Zealand apart from hosts Pakistan. Lahore will host six matches in the Pakistan leg apart from the second semi-final which will be played on March 5. Lahore may also end up hosting the final on March 9 if India, which plays all its matches in Dubai (UAE), fails to make it to the title game.

2025 Champions Trophy: PCB to unveil Lahore's revamped Gaddafi Stadium in grand ceremony on Feb 7

The England Cricket Board (ECB) has shared the update on playing against Afghanistan in the upcoming ICC <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy-2025">Champions Trophy 2025</a> amid calls for a boycott. ECB chair Richard Thompson, in a statement, confirmed that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/england-cricket">England</a> will play the fixture against Afghanistan scheduled for February 26 in Lahore (Pakistan).
&ldquo;The Board recognises there are different views and opinions on the issue of boycotting the match and has listened carefully. We have been in close contact with the Government, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/icc">International Cricket Council</a> (ICC), our England Men&rsquo;s players and other stakeholders to discuss this matter, as well as considering how best the ECB can support those women cricketers who have fled Afghanistan.
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&ldquo;Following this, we remain of the view that a co-ordinated international response by the cricketing community is the appropriate way forward, and will achieve more than any unilateral action by the ECB in boycotting this match, while we have also heard that for many ordinary Afghans, watching their cricket team is one of the few remaining sources of enjoyment. As such, we can confirm that we will play this fixture," the statement read.
<h2>What's happening in Afghanistan?</h2>
Ever since the Taliban took over Afghanistan in 2021 after the foreign troops departed, there's been a considerable change in policies, especially around women's rights. Under the Taliban rule, women are not allowed to participate in sports, among other things.
Afghanistan women's cricket team members fled the country in August 2021 when the Taliban took over and have been fighting for their rights ever since. The ECB called the discrimination against women in Afghanistan a 'gender apartheid.'
"What is happening in Afghanistan is nothing short of gender apartheid. At a cricketing level, when women&rsquo;s and girls&rsquo; cricket is growing rapidly around the world it is heartbreaking that those growing up in Afghanistan are denied this opportunity, but the appalling oppression of women and girls by the Taliban goes so much further," the ECB release read. &nbsp;&nbsp;

2025 Champions Trophy: England Cricket Board (ECB) has shared the update on playing against Afghanistan in the upcoming ICC tournament amid calls of boycott. Cricket Sports

The England Cricket Board (ECB) has shared the update on playing against Afghanistan in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 amid calls for a boycott. ECB chair Richard Thompson, in a statement, confirmed that England will play the fixture against Afghanistan scheduled for February 26 in Lahore (Pakistan). “The Board recognises there are different views and opinions on the issue of boycotting the match and has listened carefully. We have been in close contact with the Government, the International Cricket Council (ICC), our England Men’s players and other stakeholders to discuss this matter, as well as considering how best the ECB can support those women cricketers who have fled Afghanistan. Also Read: Check match schedule, dates, venues and timings for all teams in Champions Trophy “Following this, we remain of the view that a co-ordinated international response by the cricketing community is the appropriate way forward, and will achieve more than any unilateral action by the ECB in boycotting this match, while we have also heard that for many ordinary Afghans, watching their cricket team is one of the few remaining sources of enjoyment. As such, we can confirm that we will play this fixture," the statement read. What's happening in Afghanistan? Ever since the Taliban took over Afghanistan in 2021 after the foreign troops departed, there's been a considerable change in policies, especially around women's rights. Under the Taliban rule, women are not allowed to participate in sports, among other things. Afghanistan women's cricket team members fled the country in August 2021 when the Taliban took over and have been fighting for their rights ever since. The ECB called the discrimination against women in Afghanistan a 'gender apartheid.' "What is happening in Afghanistan is nothing short of gender apartheid. At a cricketing level, when women’s and girls’ cricket is growing rapidly around the world it is heartbreaking that those growing up in Afghanistan are denied this opportunity, but the appalling oppression of women and girls by the Taliban goes so much further," the ECB release read.

2025 Champions Trophy: 'We can confirm that...,' England Cricket shares update on playing Afghanistan amid boycott calls

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI Highlights: Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer came good for Team India on Thursday (Feb 6) as the hosts beat England by four wickets in the opening ODI contest of the three-match series. Playing at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, Gill&rsquo;s 87-run knock coupled with Iyer&rsquo;s 59 runs helped India take a 1-0 lead in the series. The win means India can now clinch the series when the two sides meet on Sunday at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.
<h2>IND vs ENG, 1st ODI Highlights</h2>
Asked to chase 249 runs to win, the Indian team did not have the best start to their innings as they lost skipper Rohit Sharma (2) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (15) in the opening six overs. However, the Indian team then came good with the bat Gill and Iyer started India&rsquo;s recovery. The pair put together 84 runs for the third wicket before Iyer was scalped by Jacob Bethell on 59 in the 16th over.

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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates: India win

Shubman Gill and Axar Patel have played a key knock for India as the hosts are now nearing a win in Nagpur.&nbsp;
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IND 202/3 (29.2) &nbsp;CRR: 6.89 &nbsp;REQ: 2.27 ENG 248 (47.4)
Partnership: 89(82) Last Wkt: Shreyas Iyer lbw b Jacob Bethell 59(36) - 113/3 in 15.6 ov. Last 5 overs: 39 runs, 0 wkts

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates: India near win in Nagpur

With Indian batters in good form, the hosts are heading for a win in Nagpur. Shubman Gill and Axar Patel are holding firm with the bat for India.&nbsp;
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IND 156/3 (23.5) &nbsp;CRR: 6.55 &nbsp;REQ: 3.55 ENG 248 (47.4)
Partnership: 43(47) Last Wkt: Shreyas Iyer lbw b Jacob Bethell 59(36) - 113/3 in 15.6 ov. Last 5 overs: 28 runs, 0 wkts

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates: India in pole position

After a well made 59 off 36, Shreyas Iyer is judged lbw as he departs having stabeled the Indian innings.&nbsp;
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IND 125/3 (18.1) &nbsp;CRR: 6.88 &nbsp;REQ: 3.9 ENG 248 (47.4)
Partnership: 13(14) Last Wkt: Shreyas Iyer lbw b Jacob Bethell 59(36) - 113/3 in 15.6 ov. Last 5 overs: 34 runs, 1 wkts

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates: Iyer departs!

After a slow start, the Indian team has recovered well with Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer in the middle.&nbsp;
Score: IND 86/2 (12.1) &nbsp;CRR: 7.07 &nbsp;REQ: 4.31 ENG 248 (47.4)
Partnership: 67(42) Last Wkt: Rohit Sharma c Livingstone b Saqib Mahmood 2(7) - 19/2 in 5.2 ov. Last 5 overs: 42 runs, 0 wkts

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates: India recover after slow start

India have lost Yashasvi Jaiswal (15) and Rohit Sharma (2) as the hosts make a flaT start to the contest.&nbsp;
Score: IND 55/2 (8.4) &nbsp;CRR: 6.35 &nbsp;REQ: 4.69 ENG 248 (47.4)
Partnership: 36(20) Last Wkt: Rohit Sharma c Livingstone b Saqib Mahmood 2(7) - 19/2 in 5.2 ov. Last 5 overs: 43 runs, 2 wkts

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates: India lose early wickets

Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal start India's run chase as they look to make a bright start.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates: India start run chase

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates:&nbsp;Mahmood tried to charge down the track against Kuldeep and KL Rahul does the rest behind the stumps.
Saqib Mahmood st &dagger;Rahul b Kuldeep Yadav 2
ENG LIVE SCORE: 248 all-out in 47.4 overs (Buttler 52, Jadeja 3/26 and Rana 3/53)

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates: WICKET!

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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates: Jadeja takes one more as he clean bowls Adil Rashid and England lose their ninth wicket.
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ENG LIVE SCORE:&nbsp;241/9 in 46.4 overs (Archer 16, Mahmood 0)&nbsp;
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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates:&nbsp;&nbsp;England lose another wicket as Jadeja traps Bethell LBW on DRS review after on-field umpire gave it not out. Still a fine innings for Bethell.
Jacob Bethell lbw b Jadeja 51
ENG LIVE SCORE: 220/8 in 42.4 overs (Archer 0, Rashid 3)&nbsp;

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates:&nbsp;A fine innings by Jacob Bethell as he reaches his second half-century off 61 balls under pressure.

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates: 50 up for Bethell

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates: England have crossed 200-run mark and with 10 overs left in the innings, they'd be hoping add at least 60-70 runs more to make it an interesting contest. Shami's wicket of Carse, however, has dented those plans.
Brydon Carse b Mohammed Shami 10
ENG LIVE SCORE:&nbsp;206/7 in 40 overs (Bethell 40, Rashid 0)&nbsp;

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates: England enter last 10 overs at 206/7

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates:&nbsp;Rana strikes one more and takes out Livingstone for third wicket on his debut. England now in danger of not being able to finish strongly.
Liam Livingstone c &dagger;Rahul b Harshit Rana 5
ENG LIVE SCORE: 184/6 in 36 overs (Bethell 30, Carse 0)

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates:&nbsp;Axar Patel strikes and takes out Jos Buttler who top-edged a ball and put it up high in the air twoards fine-leg only to be caught out.
Jos Buttler c Pandya b Patel 52
ENG LIVE SCORE:&nbsp;170/5 in 33 overs (Bethell 22, Livingstone 0)

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates:&nbsp;Jos Buttler leading from the front as he completes his 50 off 58 balls. A quiet innings from the England skipper who is known for his big powerful hitting. This is Buttler 27th ODI fifty for England.

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates: 50 up for Buttler

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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: A decent partnership developing between Buttler and Bethell as the duo take England pst 150 and rebuild the innings after Root's abrupt wicket.
ENG LIVE SCORE:&nbsp;153/4 in 28 overs (Bethell 15, Buttler 42)
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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: England go past 150

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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live:&nbsp;The English opener started really well before two brilliant pieces of fielding and a good bouncer by Rana halted the proceedings. Root and Buttler then took the team past 100 before Jadeja trapped Root LBW on a DRS review. Skipper Jos is key for England if they want to post something big but would need support from the other end.
ENG LIVE SCORE:&nbsp;138/4 in 25 overs (Bethell 5, Buttler 37)
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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: England 135/4 at halfway mark

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live:&nbsp;Jadeja strikes and Root is gone! What a breakthrough for India and what a blow for England!
Joe Root lbw b Jadeja 19
ENG LIVE SCORE: 111/4 in 18.3 overs (Bethell 0, Buttler 16)

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: WICKET!

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live:&nbsp;A bit of calmness returning after three quick wickets as Root and Buttler steady the innings. The ODI as a different format and offers a good chance to build up and even end up stronger.
ENG LIVE SCORE: 100/3 in 15 overs (Root 13, Buttler 10)

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: 100 up for England

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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live:&nbsp;The game has changed sudedenly as England lose three wickets in space of two runs and nine balls. Rana, who was hit for 26 in his last over, takes two wicket in an over to jolt England as Brook departs for a duck.
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ENG LIVE SCORE:&nbsp;77/3 in 10 overs (Root 0, Buttler 0)
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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live:&nbsp;A sensatiional running-behind catch by Jaiswal on a miscued pull by Duckett ends the batter's innings. England lose two wickets in two overs.
Ben Duckett c Jaiswal b Harshit Rana 32
ENG LIVE SCORE:&nbsp;77/2 in 9.3 overs (Root 0, Brook 0)
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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: The wicket comes against the run of play and a horrible mix-up between Salt and Duckett. Salt eventually has to go after scoring a quick-fire 43.
Phil Salt run out (Iyer/&dagger;Rahul) 43
ENG LIVE SCORE: 75/1 in 9 overs (Root 0, Duckett 31)

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: England openers Phil Salt and Ben Duckett look solid as the duo have already added 50 runs for the first wicket in the six overs at over eight an over. Harshit Rana, making his debut, did well in the first two overs before going for three sixes and two fours in his third over.
ENG LIVE SCORE: 52/0 in 6 overs (Salt 34, Duckett 17)

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: England solid in start

As of now there's no further update on exact nature of Kohli's injury. He's believed to have picked it up during the net session on Wedneday (Feb 5).
Kohli has been under scrutiny for his form, especially after failing to perform in Tests on Australia tour. He scored a total of 190 runs including a hundred in the first innings of the first Test in Perth.
Kohli recently played in domestic Ranji Trophy for Delhi but failed there as well. The India batter, playing in Ranji Trophy after 13 years, made only six runs before being bowled.
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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: Kohli injury - A setback for India in Champions Trophy?

India Playing XI:
R. Sharma (C), Y. Jaiswal, S. Gill, K. L. Rahul (wk), S. Iyer, H. Pandya, R. Jadeja, A. Patel, &nbsp;M. Shami, H. Rana, K. Yadav.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: India Playing 11

England skipper Jos Buttler win the toss and elected to bat first in Nagpur.
"We have got a nice thing going in the dressing room," Jos Buttler says. "Nice to have Joe Root. Morale's good. Baz is good at making sure guys are in good headspace."
"We wanted to bowl first," Rohit Sharma says. "We want to come out and be aggressive at the start and see what we can do thereafter. This series presents us fresh opportunity to come out and play well. Jaiswal and Rana make their debut, unfortunately Kohli not playing, a right knee problem that happened last night"

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: England win toss and bat first

A red-soil surface in Nagpur, "very very good for batting" says Graeme Swann. Rock hard and very dry. A few cracks in there, "not a great deal in it for bowlers" he says. The square boundaries are 68m and 69m while the straight hit is 75m. The red-soil from Mumbai should make it a bit pacy, Deep Dasgupta adds.

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: Pitch report

<h2>England playing XI:</h2>
Phil Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood.

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: England Playing 11

India skipper Rohit Sharma has said that the team believes in continuity on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kl-rahul" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KL Rahul</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rishabh-pant" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rishabh Pant</a>&nbsp;selection dilemma. Rohit's comments came on the eve of first India vs England ODI set to be played in Nagpur on Thursday (Feb 6). The question was answered in the pre-match press conference when asked who will India pick in the playing XI.
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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: Rahul or Pant - India skipper Rohit reveals who will India pick

India skipper Rohit Sharma has spoken on the possibility of mystery spinner&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/varun-chakravarthy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Varun Chakaravarthy</a>&nbsp;being included in India's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Champions Trophy 2025</a>&nbsp;squad. Varun was added to India's squad for England ODIs after initially not being named. The inclusion comes after the spinner's 14-wicket Player of the Series performance in the T20Is against England.
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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: Rohit on Varun Chakaravarthy's inclusion in India Champions Trophy squad

The hosts will be aiming to finalize their squad and the team combination for the ICC Champions Trophy as well. The major questions India needs answers to are the choice of wicketkeeper and bowling combination.
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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: India's Predicted Playing XI vs England

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: As both teams look to build momentum for the Champions Trophy 2025, a win will be vital for both India and England as they take guard at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. Ahead of the opening ODI between hosts India and England, here are all the details, including live streaming, squads, and more.
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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: When and where to watch

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live:&nbsp;Former England captain&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/joe-root" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Root</a>&nbsp;is set to make his return to ODI cricket as England announced their playing XI for the series opener against India at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium on Thursday (Feb 5). This marks Root&rsquo;s first 50-over appearance since England&rsquo;s 2023 Cricket World Cup campaign, where he last played against Pakistan at Eden Gardens.

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: Root returns to England

Cricket, Sports: IND vs ENG, 1st ODI Highlights: Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer came good for Team India as the hosts beat England by 4 wickets in the opening ODI contest. 

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI Highlights: Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer came good for Team India on Thursday (Feb 6) as the hosts beat England by four wickets in the opening ODI contest of the three-match series. Playing at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, Gill’s 87-run knock coupled with Iyer’s 59 runs helped India take a 1-0 lead in the series. The win means India can now clinch the series when the two sides meet on Sunday at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. IND vs ENG, 1st ODI Highlights Asked to chase 249 runs to win, the Indian team did not have the best start to their innings as they lost skipper Rohit Sharma (2) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (15) in the opening six overs. However, the Indian team then came good with the bat Gill and Iyer started India’s recovery. The pair put together 84 runs for the third wicket before Iyer was scalped by Jacob Bethell on 59 in the 16th over.

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI Highlights: India win in Nagpur as hosts take 1-0 lead in series

India pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/harshit-rana">Harshit Rana</a> made his ODI debut on Thursday (Feb 6) during the first ODI against England in Nagpur and created an unwanted record as well. While the pacer did take three wickets including two in an over, he also went for most runs in an over on debut for India.
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After bowling the first two overs for 11 runs, Rana was taken to cleaners by Phil Salt who hit 26 runs in the pacer's third over of the day with three sixes and two fours. Have a look at the video below:
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Phil Salt 26 Runs vs Harshit Rana <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsENG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsENG</a> <a href="https://t.co/12CCEzTKL0">pic.twitter.com/12CCEzTKL0</a>
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Earlier, England skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jos-buttler">Jos Buttler</a> won the toss and elected to bat first. The decision proved right as the openers added 50 runs in just the first six overs. Salt and Duckett were looking good after adding 75 runs for the first wicket before three wickets fell for two runs in nine balls, derailing the innings.
Joe Root and Jos Buttler tried to steady the innings, but Ravindra Jadeja trapped Root LBW shortly after England went past the 100-run mark. Buttler then was joined by Jacob Bethell, and the pair added 59 runs for the fifth wicket before Axar Patel dismissed Buttler for 52&mdash;the highest individual score for England.
Liam Livingstone was next to go as Rana took his third wicket, putting England on the backfoot as the last 15 overs approached them. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammed-shami">Mohammed Shami</a>, playing his first ODI since the 2023 ODI World Cup final, then clean-bowled Brydon Carse soon after England breached the 200-run mark.
Jadeja returned to attack and removed Bethell, who scored a fine 51&mdash;his second ODI fifty. Jofra Archer then played some good shots and scored 21 not out off 18 balls, including three fours and a six. England were eventually bowled out for 248 in 47.4 overs.
Apart from Harshit, Jadeja also took three wickets but gave away just 26 runs in nine overs against Rana's 53 in seven.

IND vs ENG 1st ODI: India pacer Harshit Rana took three wickets on his debut in Nagpur on Thursday (Feb 6) but created an unwanted record as well. Cricket Sports

India pacer Harshit Rana made his ODI debut on Thursday (Feb 6) during the first ODI against England in Nagpur and created an unwanted record as well. While the pacer did take three wickets including two in an over, he also went for most runs in an over on debut for India. Also Read: India vs England 1st ODI Live Score and Update After bowling the first two overs for 11 runs, Rana was taken to cleaners by Phil Salt who hit 26 runs in the pacer's third over of the day with three sixes and two fours. Have a look at the video below: Phil Salt 26 Runs vs Harshit Rana #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/12CCEzTKL0 — RCB Zone (@TheRcbZone) February 6, 2025 Earlier, England skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to bat first. The decision proved right as the openers added 50 runs in just the first six overs. Salt and Duckett were looking good after adding 75 runs for the first wicket before three wickets fell for two runs in nine balls, derailing the innings. Joe Root and Jos Buttler tried to steady the innings, but Ravindra Jadeja trapped Root LBW shortly after England went past the 100-run mark. Buttler then was joined by Jacob Bethell, and the pair added 59 runs for the fifth wicket before Axar Patel dismissed Buttler for 52—the highest individual score for England. Liam Livingstone was next to go as Rana took his third wicket, putting England on the backfoot as the last 15 overs approached them. Mohammed Shami, playing his first ODI since the 2023 ODI World Cup final, then clean-bowled Brydon Carse soon after England breached the 200-run mark. Jadeja returned to attack and removed Bethell, who scored a fine 51—his second ODI fifty. Jofra Archer then played some good shots and scored 21 not out off 18 balls, including three fours and a six. England were eventually bowled out for 248 in 47.4 overs. Apart from Harshit, Jadeja also took three wickets but gave away just 26 runs in nine overs against Rana's 53 in seven.

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Harshit Rana takes three wickets but creates UNWANTED debut record

India's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shreyas-iyer">Shreyas Iyer</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/yashasvi-jaiswal">Yashasvi Jaiswal</a> produced two brilliant pieces of fielding in the first ODI against England on Thursday (Feb 6) in Nagpur, leading to the fall of two wickets. The twin blows halted the proceedings after England openers <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/phil-salt">Phil Salt</a> and Ben Duckett gave the team a great start.
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The first one was Iyer's throw from the boundary on the last ball of the ninth over, which led to confusion between England batters, and Salt, batting at 43, was run-out as a result. Next to go was Duckett when he miscued a pull off Harshit Rana and debutant Jaiswal took a brilliant catch while running backwards. Have a look at the two wickets below:
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Excellent Run-out 👍 Sensational Catch 👌 Some fielding magic from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a>! 🪄 🙌 Follow The Match ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/lWBc7oPRcd">https://t.co/lWBc7oPRcd</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvENG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvENG</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ShreyasIyer15?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShreyasIyer15</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ybj_19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ybj_19</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/IDFCFIRSTBank?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IDFCFIRSTBank</a> <a href="https://t.co/lOp9r6URE4">pic.twitter.com/lOp9r6URE4</a>
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Earlier, England skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to bat first. The decision was proved right as the openers added 50 runs in just the first six overs. Salt and Duckett were looking good after adding 75 runs for the first wicket before three wickets fell for two runs in nine balls, derailing the innings.
For India, skipper Rohit Sharma said at the toss that they would have bowled first anyway. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana made their debuts for India, while star batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</a> missed out.
"Jaiswal and Rana make their debut, unfortunately Kohli not playing, a right knee problem that happened last night," said Rohit at the toss.
As of now, there's no further update on the exact nature of Kohli's injury. He's believed to have picked it up during the net session on Wednesday (Feb 5).
Kohli recently played in the domestic Ranji Trophy for Delhi but failed there as well. The India batter, playing in the Ranji Trophy after 13 years, made only six runs before being bowled.
If the injury to Kohli, considered one of the modern greats, is serious, it could be a setback for India in the Champions Trophy that is set to begin on February 19.

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Iyer and Jaiswal produced two brilliant pieces of fielding in Nagpur ODI on Thursday (Feb 6), leading to the fall of two England wickets. Cricket Sports

India's Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal produced two brilliant pieces of fielding in the first ODI against England on Thursday (Feb 6) in Nagpur, leading to the fall of two wickets. The twin blows halted the proceedings after England openers Phil Salt and Ben Duckett gave the team a great start. Also Read: India vs England 1st ODI Live Score and Update The first one was Iyer's throw from the boundary on the last ball of the ninth over, which led to confusion between England batters, and Salt, batting at 43, was run-out as a result. Next to go was Duckett when he miscued a pull off Harshit Rana and debutant Jaiswal took a brilliant catch while running backwards. Have a look at the two wickets below: Excellent Run-out 👍 Sensational Catch 👌 Some fielding magic from #TeamIndia! 🪄 🙌 Follow The Match ▶️ https://t.co/lWBc7oPRcd#INDvENG | @ShreyasIyer15 | @ybj_19 | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/lOp9r6URE4 — BCCI (@BCCI) February 6, 2025 Earlier, England skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to bat first. The decision was proved right as the openers added 50 runs in just the first six overs. Salt and Duckett were looking good after adding 75 runs for the first wicket before three wickets fell for two runs in nine balls, derailing the innings. For India, skipper Rohit Sharma said at the toss that they would have bowled first anyway. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana made their debuts for India, while star batter Virat Kohli missed out. "Jaiswal and Rana make their debut, unfortunately Kohli not playing, a right knee problem that happened last night," said Rohit at the toss. As of now, there's no further update on the exact nature of Kohli's injury. He's believed to have picked it up during the net session on Wednesday (Feb 5). Kohli recently played in the domestic Ranji Trophy for Delhi but failed there as well. The India batter, playing in the Ranji Trophy after 13 years, made only six runs before being bowled. If the injury to Kohli, considered one of the modern greats, is serious, it could be a setback for India in the Champions Trophy that is set to begin on February 19.

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: WATCH | Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal's brilliant fielding gets India two wickets

India players <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/yashasvi-jaiswal">Yashasvi Jaiswal</a> and Harshit Rana were handed their ODI caps after being including in playing XI in first ODI against England on Thursday (Feb 6). Star batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</a>, however, missed out due to a 'knee problem', as informed by skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma">Rohit Sharma</a> at the toss in Nagpur.
"Jaiswal and Rana make their debut, unfortunately Kohli not playing, a right knee problem that happened last night," said Rohit after England won the toss and elected to bat first.
As of now there's no further update on exact nature of Kohli's injury. He's believed to have picked it up during the net session on Wednesday (Feb 5).
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-1st-odi-live-india-vs-england-1st-odi-nagpur-live-score-today-playing-xi-match-prediction-toss-pitch-report-liveblog-8694678">India vs England 1st ODI Live Score and Update</a>
<h2>Kohli Injury - A potential setback for India</h2>
Kohli has been under scrutiny for his form, especially after failing to perform in Tests on Australia tour. He scored a total of 190 runs including a hundred in the first innings of the first Test in Perth.
Kohli recently played in domestic Ranji Trophy for Delhi but failed there as well. The India batter, playing in Ranji Trophy after 13 years, made only six runs before being bowled.
Considered as one of the modern greats, Kohli's injury, if serious, could be a setback for India in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">Champions Trophy</a> which is set to begin on February 19.
India, meanwhile, handed debut to opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and pacer Harshit Rana. Jaiswal was one of the best India batters on tour of Australia while Harshit impressed on the debut as well.
Both the player received their caps from skipper Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami. Watch the moment below:
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𝘼 𝙢𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙔𝙖𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙨𝙫𝙞 𝙅𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙡 &amp; 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙩 𝙍𝙖𝙣𝙖! 👏 👏 ODI debuts ✅ ✅ as they receive their ODI caps from captain Rohit Sharma &amp; Mohd. Shami respectively! 👍 👍 Follow The Match ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/lWBc7oPRcd">https://t.co/lWBc7oPRcd</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> |&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/b2cT8rz5bO">pic.twitter.com/b2cT8rz5bO</a>
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India Playing XI vs England: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Ravinidra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: India's star batter Virat Kohli missed out due to a 'knee problem', as informed by skipper Rohit Sharma at the toss in Nagpur. Cricket Sports

India players Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana were handed their ODI caps after being including in playing XI in first ODI against England on Thursday (Feb 6). Star batter Virat Kohli, however, missed out due to a 'knee problem', as informed by skipper Rohit Sharma at the toss in Nagpur. "Jaiswal and Rana make their debut, unfortunately Kohli not playing, a right knee problem that happened last night," said Rohit after England won the toss and elected to bat first. As of now there's no further update on exact nature of Kohli's injury. He's believed to have picked it up during the net session on Wednesday (Feb 5). Also Read: India vs England 1st ODI Live Score and Update Kohli Injury - A potential setback for India Kohli has been under scrutiny for his form, especially after failing to perform in Tests on Australia tour. He scored a total of 190 runs including a hundred in the first innings of the first Test in Perth. Kohli recently played in domestic Ranji Trophy for Delhi but failed there as well. The India batter, playing in Ranji Trophy after 13 years, made only six runs before being bowled. Considered as one of the modern greats, Kohli's injury, if serious, could be a setback for India in the Champions Trophy which is set to begin on February 19. India, meanwhile, handed debut to opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and pacer Harshit Rana. Jaiswal was one of the best India batters on tour of Australia while Harshit impressed on the debut as well. Both the player received their caps from skipper Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami. Watch the moment below: 𝘼 𝙢𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙔𝙖𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙨𝙫𝙞 𝙅𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙡 & 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙩 𝙍𝙖𝙣𝙖! 👏 👏 ODI debuts ✅ ✅ as they receive their ODI caps from captain Rohit Sharma & Mohd. Shami respectively! 👍 👍 Follow The Match ▶️ https://t.co/lWBc7oPRcd#TeamIndia |… pic.twitter.com/b2cT8rz5bO — BCCI (@BCCI) February 6, 2025 India Playing XI vs England: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Ravinidra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Injured Virat Kohli out, Yashasvi Jasiwal and Harshit Rana make debut in Nagpur

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the panel of umpires and match officials for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 and there's no Indian in the list. The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">Champions Trophy</a> will take place from February 19 in Pakistan while India play all their matches in Dubai (UAE).
As per the ICC's neutral umpire policy, no Indian umpire can officiate in India's matches in Dubai. India's elite panel umpire <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/nitin-menon">Nitin Menon</a> has decided to skip going to Pakistan due to 'personal reasons,' reported media outlet Times of India.
"The ICC wanted to put him (Menon) on the Champions Trophy roster. But he decided against travelling to Pakistan due to personal reasons," a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci">BCCI</a> source told news agency PTI.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/2025-champions-trophy-he-will-be-in-rohit-on-varun-chakaravarthy-inclusion-in-india-squad-8695016">2025 Champions Trophy: 'He will be in...,' Rohit on Varun Chakaravarthy's inclusion in India squad</a>
India's match referee <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/javagal-srinath">Javagal Sirnath</a> has also asked for a leave during the tournament.
"Yes I had asked for leave as I had quite a few days away from home in the month of November, December and January," said Srinath as reported by news outlet Times of India.
"A distinguished panel of 12 umpires will officiate the 8-team event, as per ICC. This includes six returning officials from the 2017 edition, including Richard Kettleborough, who stood in the final of the previous Champions Trophy in the UK," read an ICC release.
"The panel of match referees will be led by David Boon, Ranjan Madugalle, and Andrew Pycroft, all esteemed members of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees. Boon officiated the 2017 Champions Trophy final, while Madugalle returns after officiating the 2013 final, and Pycroft also featured in the 2017 tournament," the release added further.
<h2>ICC Match Officials for Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
Match Officials: Umpires: Kumar Dharmasena, Chris Gaffaney, Michael Gough, Adrian Holdstock, Richard Illingworth, Richard Kettleborough, Ahsan Raza, Paul Reiffel, Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, Rodney Tucker, Alex Wharf, Joel Wilson.
Match Referees: David Boon, Ranjan Madugalle, Andrew Pycroft.

Champions Trophy 2025: ICC has announced the panel of umpires and match officials for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 and there's no Indian in the list. Cricket Sports

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the panel of umpires and match officials for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 and there's no Indian in the list. The Champions Trophy will take place from February 19 in Pakistan while India play all their matches in Dubai (UAE). As per the ICC's neutral umpire policy, no Indian umpire can officiate in India's matches in Dubai. India's elite panel umpire Nitin Menon has decided to skip going to Pakistan due to 'personal reasons,' reported media outlet Times of India. "The ICC wanted to put him (Menon) on the Champions Trophy roster. But he decided against travelling to Pakistan due to personal reasons," a BCCI source told news agency PTI. Also Read: 2025 Champions Trophy: 'He will be in...,' Rohit on Varun Chakaravarthy's inclusion in India squad India's match referee Javagal Sirnath has also asked for a leave during the tournament. "Yes I had asked for leave as I had quite a few days away from home in the month of November, December and January," said Srinath as reported by news outlet Times of India. "A distinguished panel of 12 umpires will officiate the 8-team event, as per ICC. This includes six returning officials from the 2017 edition, including Richard Kettleborough, who stood in the final of the previous Champions Trophy in the UK," read an ICC release. "The panel of match referees will be led by David Boon, Ranjan Madugalle, and Andrew Pycroft, all esteemed members of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees. Boon officiated the 2017 Champions Trophy final, while Madugalle returns after officiating the 2013 final, and Pycroft also featured in the 2017 tournament," the release added further. ICC Match Officials for Champions Trophy 2025 Match Officials: Umpires: Kumar Dharmasena, Chris Gaffaney, Michael Gough, Adrian Holdstock, Richard Illingworth, Richard Kettleborough, Ahsan Raza, Paul Reiffel, Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, Rodney Tucker, Alex Wharf, Joel Wilson. Match Referees: David Boon, Ranjan Madugalle, Andrew Pycroft.

Champions Trophy 2025: Explained - Why there's no India umpire and match referee in ICC's list

India skipper Rohit Sharma has said that the team believes in continuity on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kl-rahul">KL Rahul</a> vs <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rishabh-pant">Rishabh Pant</a> selection dilemma. Rohit's comments came on the eve of first India vs England ODI set to be played in Nagpur on Thursday (Feb 6). The question was answered in the pre-match press conference when asked who will India pick in the playing XI.
"KL has been keeping wickets for us in the ODI format for a number of years now and he has done pretty well. If you look at the last 10-15 ODIs, he has done exactly what the team required him to do," Rohit said.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-1st-odi-live-india-vs-england-1st-odi-nagpur-live-score-today-playing-xi-match-prediction-toss-pitch-report-liveblog-8694678">India vs England 1st ODI Live Score and Update</a>
"Rishabh as well, he is there. We have got an option of playing either one of them. Both are quite capable of winning games on their own.
"It's a good headache to have whether to play KL or Rishabh. But looking at what we have done in the past, having that continuity is also very important for us. That is where we stand as a team," the Indian skipper added.
India will be looking at these ODIs as dress rehearsal to upcoming ICC <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">Champions Trophy 2025</a> which begins on February 19 - a week after the last India vs England ODI.
Rahul has been keeping wicket in ODIs, including 2023 ODI World Cup, when Pant was rehabilitating after a car crash in December 2022.&nbsp;
Pant returned for IPL 2024 and was India's wicketkeeper in T20 World Cup 2024. He also kept wickets in Tests after that.
Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has also backed KL Rahul over Rishabh Pant.
<h2>India's Predicted Playing XI vs England in 1st ODI in Nagpur:</h2>
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul/Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Rahul has been keeping wicket in ODIs, including 2023 ODI World Cup, when Pant's was rehabilitating after an car crash in December 2022. Cricket Sports

India skipper Rohit Sharma has said that the team believes in continuity on KL Rahul vs Rishabh Pant selection dilemma. Rohit's comments came on the eve of first India vs England ODI set to be played in Nagpur on Thursday (Feb 6). The question was answered in the pre-match press conference when asked who will India pick in the playing XI. "KL has been keeping wickets for us in the ODI format for a number of years now and he has done pretty well. If you look at the last 10-15 ODIs, he has done exactly what the team required him to do," Rohit said. Also Read: India vs England 1st ODI Live Score and Update "Rishabh as well, he is there. We have got an option of playing either one of them. Both are quite capable of winning games on their own. "It's a good headache to have whether to play KL or Rishabh. But looking at what we have done in the past, having that continuity is also very important for us. That is where we stand as a team," the Indian skipper added. India will be looking at these ODIs as dress rehearsal to upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 which begins on February 19 - a week after the last India vs England ODI. Rahul has been keeping wicket in ODIs, including 2023 ODI World Cup, when Pant was rehabilitating after a car crash in December 2022. Pant returned for IPL 2024 and was India's wicketkeeper in T20 World Cup 2024. He also kept wickets in Tests after that. Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has also backed KL Rahul over Rishabh Pant. India's Predicted Playing XI vs England in 1st ODI in Nagpur: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul/Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh

IND vs ENG 1st ODI: KL Rahul or Rishabh Pant - India skipper Rohit Sharma reveals who will India pick in Nagpur

India skipper Rohit Sharma has spoken on the possibility of mystery spinner <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/varun-chakravarthy">Varun Chakaravarthy</a> being included in India's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">Champions Trophy 2025</a> squad. Varun was added to India's squad for England ODIs after initially not being named. The inclusion comes after the spinner's 14-wicket Player of the Series performance in the T20Is against England.
"Varun has certainly shown something different. I understand that it is a T20 format but he's clearly got something different about him. So we just wanted to have an option and see what we can do with him," Rohit said at the pre-match press conference on eve of first England ODI set to be played on Thursday (Feb 6).
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"If the series presents us an opportunity to play him at some stage and we will see what he's capable of. Right now, we are not thinking about whether we're going to take him (to Champions Trophy) or not.
"But definitely, he will be in contention if things pan out really well for us and he does what is required," Rohit added.
Recently, retired offie <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ravi-ashwin">Ravi Ashwin</a> also backed Chakaravarthy for making it to India's Champions Trophy squad.
"We are all talking about whether he should have been there (Champions Trophy squad), I am thinking there is a chance he might be there. I have a feeling he might make it. There is a chance because all teams have named only a provisional squad. So, he might get picked," Ashwin said on his YouTube channel.
<h2>India&rsquo;s updated squad for three-match ODI series against England</h2>
Rohit Sharma (C), Ꮪhubman Gill (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah (3rd ODI only)

Varun was added to India's squad for England ODIs after initially not being named. The inclusion comes after the spinner's 14 wickets in the T20Is against England. Cricket Sports

India skipper Rohit Sharma has spoken on the possibility of mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy being included in India's Champions Trophy 2025 squad. Varun was added to India's squad for England ODIs after initially not being named. The inclusion comes after the spinner's 14-wicket Player of the Series performance in the T20Is against England. "Varun has certainly shown something different. I understand that it is a T20 format but he's clearly got something different about him. So we just wanted to have an option and see what we can do with him," Rohit said at the pre-match press conference on eve of first England ODI set to be played on Thursday (Feb 6). Also Read: India vs England 1st ODI Live Score and Update "If the series presents us an opportunity to play him at some stage and we will see what he's capable of. Right now, we are not thinking about whether we're going to take him (to Champions Trophy) or not. "But definitely, he will be in contention if things pan out really well for us and he does what is required," Rohit added. Recently, retired offie Ravi Ashwin also backed Chakaravarthy for making it to India's Champions Trophy squad. "We are all talking about whether he should have been there (Champions Trophy squad), I am thinking there is a chance he might be there. I have a feeling he might make it. There is a chance because all teams have named only a provisional squad. So, he might get picked," Ashwin said on his YouTube channel. India’s updated squad for three-match ODI series against England Rohit Sharma (C), Ꮪhubman Gill (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah (3rd ODI only)

2025 Champions Trophy: 'He will be in...,' Rohit on Varun Chakaravarthy's inclusion in India squad

India and England are set to face each other in the first of three ODIs on Thursday (Feb 6) in Nagpur. Both the teams will be looking at these ODIs as a dress rehearsal to the upcoming ICC&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">Champions Trophy 2025</a> which begins on February 19 - a week after the last India vs England ODI.
India, after winning the T20I series 4-1, is back to its ODI set-up with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli back in the squad along with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammed-shami">Mohammed Shami</a>.
The hosts will be aiming to finalise their squad and the team combination for the ICC Champions Trophy as well. The major questions India needs answers to are the choice of wicketkeeper and bowling combination.
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With both KL Rahul and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rishabh-pant">Rishabh Pant</a> in the squad, it'll be interesting to see who India choose. Rahul has been keeping wicket in ODIs, including 2023 ODI World Cup, when Pant was rehabilitating after a car crash in December 2022.&nbsp;
Pant returned for IPL 2024 and was India's wicketkeeper in T20 World Cup 2024. He also kept wickets in Tests after that.
As for the bowling combination, the Indian team management would be closely monitoring Shami's form. The pacer made a comeback to the international cricket in T20I series against England after being out for more than an year.
In the five-T20I series against the English side, Shami played two games - 3rd T20I in Rajkot and 5th T20I in Mumbai. He went wicketless in Rajkot but took 3/25 in Mumbai match. The pacer, however, didn't finish his quota of four overs in both the games. He bowled three overs in Rajkot and gave away 25 runs.&nbsp;
England's innings in Mumbai match was over in 10.3 overs out of which Shami only bowled 2.3 overs.&nbsp;
In the spin department, India have added Varun Chakaravarthy to the squad after his 14-wicket Player of the Series performance in the England T20Is. Kuldeep Yadav is also making his return after an injury so it'll be interesting to see who will India pick.
<h2>India's Predicted Playing XI vs England in 1st ODI:</h2>
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul/Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh

IND vs ENG 1st ODI: India's Predicted Playing XI vs England: The major questions India needs answers to are the choice of wicketkeeper and bowling combination. Cricket Sports

India and England are set to face each other in the first of three ODIs on Thursday (Feb 6) in Nagpur. Both the teams will be looking at these ODIs as a dress rehearsal to the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 which begins on February 19 - a week after the last India vs England ODI. India, after winning the T20I series 4-1, is back to its ODI set-up with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli back in the squad along with Mohammed Shami. The hosts will be aiming to finalise their squad and the team combination for the ICC Champions Trophy as well. The major questions India needs answers to are the choice of wicketkeeper and bowling combination. Also Read: India vs England 1st ODI Score and Update With both KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant in the squad, it'll be interesting to see who India choose. Rahul has been keeping wicket in ODIs, including 2023 ODI World Cup, when Pant was rehabilitating after a car crash in December 2022. Pant returned for IPL 2024 and was India's wicketkeeper in T20 World Cup 2024. He also kept wickets in Tests after that. As for the bowling combination, the Indian team management would be closely monitoring Shami's form. The pacer made a comeback to the international cricket in T20I series against England after being out for more than an year. In the five-T20I series against the English side, Shami played two games - 3rd T20I in Rajkot and 5th T20I in Mumbai. He went wicketless in Rajkot but took 3/25 in Mumbai match. The pacer, however, didn't finish his quota of four overs in both the games. He bowled three overs in Rajkot and gave away 25 runs. England's innings in Mumbai match was over in 10.3 overs out of which Shami only bowled 2.3 overs. In the spin department, India have added Varun Chakaravarthy to the squad after his 14-wicket Player of the Series performance in the England T20Is. Kuldeep Yadav is also making his return after an injury so it'll be interesting to see who will India pick. India's Predicted Playing XI vs England in 1st ODI: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul/Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh

IND vs ENG 1st ODI: India's Predicted Playing XI vs England - Pant or Rahul, Kuldeep or Varun?

Former Australian captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ricky-ponting">Ricky Ponting</a> has shared his thoughts on the intense rivalry between India and Pakistan ahead of the ICC <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">Champions Trophy</a> 2025. He believes the matches between these two cricketing giants hold a special significance, making them among the most anticipated contests in the sport.
Ponting, who has played in multiple high-pressure encounters, emphasised that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/india-pakistan">India-Pakistan</a> clashes have an extra edge due to the historical and emotional backdrop associated with them. "There's always something more to these games. The history between the two nations and their passionate fan bases add a different level of excitement and pressure," Ponting stated.
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The highly awaited Champions Trophy 2025, set to be hosted in Pakistan, will once again bring the two teams face-to-face. This marks India's return to Pakistan for an ICC event after several years, making the match even more significant. Cricketing ties between the two nations have largely been limited to ICC tournaments due to political tensions, making every contest a rare and electrifying affair.
<h2>'Stakes are incredibly high'</h2>
Ponting highlighted the intensity of the rivalry, drawing comparisons with the Ashes series between Australia and England. "I've been a part of some of the biggest rivalries in cricket, but the India-Pakistan contests are on another level. The stakes are incredibly high, and the pressure on players is immense," he said.
India and Pakistan last met in the 2023 ODI World Cup, where India secured a dominant victory. However, Pakistan will be eager to turn the tide on home soil in the upcoming tournament. Ponting believes both teams have world-class talent, and the match will be a test of skill, temperament, and composure.
As the countdown to the Champions Trophy 2025 begins, cricket fans around the world are eagerly awaiting another thrilling chapter in one of the sport&rsquo;s greatest rivalries. Ponting&rsquo;s insights further fuel the anticipation, setting the stage for what promises to be a high-voltage encounter.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Ponting believes the matches between these two cricketing giants hold a special significance, making them among the most anticipated contests in the sport

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has shared his thoughts on the intense rivalry between India and Pakistan ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He believes the matches between these two cricketing giants hold a special significance, making them among the most anticipated contests in the sport. Ponting, who has played in multiple high-pressure encounters, emphasised that India-Pakistan clashes have an extra edge due to the historical and emotional backdrop associated with them. "There's always something more to these games. The history between the two nations and their passionate fan bases add a different level of excitement and pressure," Ponting stated. Also Read: IND vs ENG 1st ODI: India should start with Rahul ahead of Pant, says Bangar The highly awaited Champions Trophy 2025, set to be hosted in Pakistan, will once again bring the two teams face-to-face. This marks India's return to Pakistan for an ICC event after several years, making the match even more significant. Cricketing ties between the two nations have largely been limited to ICC tournaments due to political tensions, making every contest a rare and electrifying affair. 'Stakes are incredibly high' Ponting highlighted the intensity of the rivalry, drawing comparisons with the Ashes series between Australia and England. "I've been a part of some of the biggest rivalries in cricket, but the India-Pakistan contests are on another level. The stakes are incredibly high, and the pressure on players is immense," he said. India and Pakistan last met in the 2023 ODI World Cup, where India secured a dominant victory. However, Pakistan will be eager to turn the tide on home soil in the upcoming tournament. Ponting believes both teams have world-class talent, and the match will be a test of skill, temperament, and composure. As the countdown to the Champions Trophy 2025 begins, cricket fans around the world are eagerly awaiting another thrilling chapter in one of the sport’s greatest rivalries. Ponting’s insights further fuel the anticipation, setting the stage for what promises to be a high-voltage encounter. (With inputs from agencies)

Champions Trophy 2025: 'There's more edge to these games,' feels Ricky Ponting on India-Pakistan rivalry

As India prepares for the upcoming ODI series against England in Nagpur on Thursday, the team faces a crucial decision regarding their first-choice wicketkeeper-batter between <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kl-rahul">KL Rahul</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rishabh-pant">Rishabh Pant</a>. This selection will significantly impact India&rsquo;s team combination for the Champions Trophy matches in Dubai.
Former Indian cricketer and batting coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sanjay-bangar">Sanjay Bangar</a> believes that Rahul, given his past performances, is likely to be preferred over Pant for the England series.
&ldquo;My perspective is that the player who has previously excelled in that role should get the first opportunity. If you recall KL Rahul&rsquo;s performances, not just as a batsman but also as a wicketkeeper, his glovework and catches during the World Cup were outstanding,&rdquo; Bangar said during a virtual media interaction organized by Star Sports.
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He acknowledged Pant&rsquo;s exceptional talent but suggested that Rahul&rsquo;s contributions in the middle order and behind the stumps might give him the edge. Since August 2023, when Pant was recovering from a severe car accident, Rahul has taken up the role, excelling in the 50-over World Cup with 452 runs and 17 dismissals.
In India&rsquo;s 2-0 ODI series loss against Sri Lanka in August 2024, Rahul played as the keeper-batter in the first two matches, scoring 31 and 0, while Pant featured in the third game, scoring six runs on his return to ODI cricket. Opting for Rahul means India will field an entirely right-handed top six, while selecting Pant would introduce a left-handed option in the batting lineup.
Bangar also pointed out that playing both Rahul and Pant in the XI is unlikely. Instead, the team could utilize an all-rounder like Ravindra Jadeja to provide left-handed balance in the middle order.
&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t think both can fit into the playing XI. The top six is already right-hand dominant, and we have seen how Jadeja has been promoted to number four or five based on match situations. His presence offers flexibility, making it difficult for Pant to break into the eleven immediately,&rdquo; he explained.
The series against England is also a critical opportunity for captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma">Rohit Sharma</a> and star batter Virat Kohli to regain form before the Champions Trophy. Both players struggled during the Test series in Australia and failed to make a significant impact in their respective Ranji Trophy matches for Mumbai and Delhi.
Bangar emphasised that Rohit and Kohli&rsquo;s approach in the England series will be a key indicator of their form heading into the Champions Trophy.
&ldquo;They will be counted among the greatest white-ball cricketers of all time. Their past performances and experience should boost their confidence. How Rohit sets the tone at the top will be particularly interesting, given his recent lean patch. Their approach in the upcoming matches will reveal whether they stick to their established methods that have brought them success in ODIs,&rdquo; Bangar remarked.
With Jasprit Bumrah&rsquo;s availability for the Champions Trophy uncertain and Mohammed Shami&rsquo;s workload management being a concern, young left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh could play a pivotal role in India&rsquo;s pace attack.
<h2>'Arshdeep gradually settling into 50-over format'</h2>
Arshdeep emerged as the leading wicket-taker in the Vijay Hazare Trophy with 20 scalps, including a five-wicket haul against Mumbai, where he dismissed Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ayush Mhatre, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, and Shivam Dube.
With just eight ODI appearances for India so far, Bangar will closely monitor how Arshdeep utilizes the new ball and his bouncer against England.
&ldquo;He&rsquo;s gradually settling into the 50-over format. The key will be his performance between the third and eighth overs when the Kookaburra ball loses its initial swing. His ability to use short-pitched deliveries effectively was evident in the T20 World Cup. As he gains more experience, he will continue to improve and establish himself as a regular ODI bowler,&rdquo; Bangar concluded.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: India’s ODI wicket-keeping decision against England will heavily influence the team combination for their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai

As India prepares for the upcoming ODI series against England in Nagpur on Thursday, the team faces a crucial decision regarding their first-choice wicketkeeper-batter between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant. This selection will significantly impact India’s team combination for the Champions Trophy matches in Dubai. Former Indian cricketer and batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes that Rahul, given his past performances, is likely to be preferred over Pant for the England series. “My perspective is that the player who has previously excelled in that role should get the first opportunity. If you recall KL Rahul’s performances, not just as a batsman but also as a wicketkeeper, his glovework and catches during the World Cup were outstanding,” Bangar said during a virtual media interaction organized by Star Sports. Also Read: Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma clears the air on Bumrah's fitness He acknowledged Pant’s exceptional talent but suggested that Rahul’s contributions in the middle order and behind the stumps might give him the edge. Since August 2023, when Pant was recovering from a severe car accident, Rahul has taken up the role, excelling in the 50-over World Cup with 452 runs and 17 dismissals. In India’s 2-0 ODI series loss against Sri Lanka in August 2024, Rahul played as the keeper-batter in the first two matches, scoring 31 and 0, while Pant featured in the third game, scoring six runs on his return to ODI cricket. Opting for Rahul means India will field an entirely right-handed top six, while selecting Pant would introduce a left-handed option in the batting lineup. Bangar also pointed out that playing both Rahul and Pant in the XI is unlikely. Instead, the team could utilize an all-rounder like Ravindra Jadeja to provide left-handed balance in the middle order. “I don’t think both can fit into the playing XI. The top six is already right-hand dominant, and we have seen how Jadeja has been promoted to number four or five based on match situations. His presence offers flexibility, making it difficult for Pant to break into the eleven immediately,” he explained. The series against England is also a critical opportunity for captain Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli to regain form before the Champions Trophy. Both players struggled during the Test series in Australia and failed to make a significant impact in their respective Ranji Trophy matches for Mumbai and Delhi. Bangar emphasised that Rohit and Kohli’s approach in the England series will be a key indicator of their form heading into the Champions Trophy. “They will be counted among the greatest white-ball cricketers of all time. Their past performances and experience should boost their confidence. How Rohit sets the tone at the top will be particularly interesting, given his recent lean patch. Their approach in the upcoming matches will reveal whether they stick to their established methods that have brought them success in ODIs,” Bangar remarked. With Jasprit Bumrah’s availability for the Champions Trophy uncertain and Mohammed Shami’s workload management being a concern, young left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh could play a pivotal role in India’s pace attack. 'Arshdeep gradually settling into 50-over format' Arshdeep emerged as the leading wicket-taker in the Vijay Hazare Trophy with 20 scalps, including a five-wicket haul against Mumbai, where he dismissed Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ayush Mhatre, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, and Shivam Dube. With just eight ODI appearances for India so far, Bangar will closely monitor how Arshdeep utilizes the new ball and his bouncer against England. “He’s gradually settling into the 50-over format. The key will be his performance between the third and eighth overs when the Kookaburra ball loses its initial swing. His ability to use short-pitched deliveries effectively was evident in the T20 World Cup. As he gains more experience, he will continue to improve and establish himself as a regular ODI bowler,” Bangar concluded. (With inputs from agencies)

IND vs ENG 1st ODI: India should start with Rahul ahead of Pant, says Bangar

The Indian skipper opened up on the many facets of the Indian bowling going into the three-match ODI series against England.&nbsp;
As India brace themselves for the final set of preparations going into the ICC Champions Trophy with a home series against England, a major question mark remains over the fitness of pace spearhead <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah">Jasprit Bumrah</a>.
The 31-year-old had sustained a back spasm during India&rsquo;s final Border-Gavaskar Series Test against Australia in January. While Bumrah was named in India&rsquo;s Champions Trophy squad, Indian captain Rohit Sharma had stated that the team management weren&rsquo;t sure of his availability for the tournament.
Speaking on the pacer&rsquo;s fitness ahead of the first ODI against England in Nagpur, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma">Rohit</a> said, &ldquo;Jasprit, obviously we're waiting on some update about his scan, which is due to happen in the next few days.&rdquo;
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-1st-odi-joe-root-returns-to-englands-squad-for-series-opener-8693754">IND vs ENG 1st ODI: Joe Root returns to England&rsquo;s squad for series opener</a> Not ruling out the possibility of Bumrah&rsquo;s availability in the upcoming series, Rohit added, &ldquo;We're just waiting on that update, which is going to happen in the next few days, the scan. Then, probably we'll have a little more clarity about his participation in the last ODI.&rdquo;
Bumrah had been named in the initial squad for the upcoming series against England, but the pacer&rsquo;s name was in the 16-player squad as India added Varun Chakravarthy in the fray on Tuesday.
<h2>'There is something different about Chakaravarthy'</h2>
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/varun-chakaravarthy">Chakravarthy</a>&rsquo;s maiden call-up in the ODI squad comes on the back of a successful T20I series against England, where he returned with 14 wickets from five matches.
Lauding the mystery spinner, the Indian skipper said, &ldquo;I understand that it is in T20 format, but he has clearly got something different about him. So we wanted to have an option and see what we could do with him."
&ldquo;During the series, it presents us with an opportunity to play him at some stage and see what he is capable of.
&ldquo;Right now, we're not thinking about whether we're going to take him (for Champions Trophy) or not but he definitely will be in contention if things plan out really well for us and he does what is required then that is definitely something we need to think about.&rdquo;
Another positive for India going into the series is the return of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammed-shami">Mohammed Shami</a>. Shami, who had finished the 2023 Men&rsquo;s Cricket World Cup as the leading wicket-taker, marked his return from a long injury bout in the T20I series against England.
Featuring in two games, Shami returned with three wickets. The seasoned pacer had previously also featured in India&rsquo;s domestic season.
When asked if he was fazed by the pacer&rsquo;s low returns with the ball, Rohit backed Shami, citing a stellar Cricket World Cup to strengthen his case.
&ldquo;He has been playing cricket for the past 10-12 years and has performed for the team. You look at the World Cup and how he bowled then.&rdquo;
&ldquo;In domestic cricket, if a few games didn't pan out the way he would've thought, then that doesn't mean he isn't a good bowler. He has won us so many games, picked so many wickets, it is crucial to keep that in mind.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: While Bumrah was named in India’s Champions Trophy squad, Rohit Sharma had stated that the team management weren’t sure of his availability for the tournament

The Indian skipper opened up on the many facets of the Indian bowling going into the three-match ODI series against England. As India brace themselves for the final set of preparations going into the ICC Champions Trophy with a home series against England, a major question mark remains over the fitness of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. The 31-year-old had sustained a back spasm during India’s final Border-Gavaskar Series Test against Australia in January. While Bumrah was named in India’s Champions Trophy squad, Indian captain Rohit Sharma had stated that the team management weren’t sure of his availability for the tournament. Speaking on the pacer’s fitness ahead of the first ODI against England in Nagpur, Rohit said, “Jasprit, obviously we're waiting on some update about his scan, which is due to happen in the next few days.” Also Read: IND vs ENG 1st ODI: Joe Root returns to England’s squad for series opener Not ruling out the possibility of Bumrah’s availability in the upcoming series, Rohit added, “We're just waiting on that update, which is going to happen in the next few days, the scan. Then, probably we'll have a little more clarity about his participation in the last ODI.” Bumrah had been named in the initial squad for the upcoming series against England, but the pacer’s name was in the 16-player squad as India added Varun Chakravarthy in the fray on Tuesday. 'There is something different about Chakaravarthy' Chakravarthy’s maiden call-up in the ODI squad comes on the back of a successful T20I series against England, where he returned with 14 wickets from five matches. Lauding the mystery spinner, the Indian skipper said, “I understand that it is in T20 format, but he has clearly got something different about him. So we wanted to have an option and see what we could do with him." “During the series, it presents us with an opportunity to play him at some stage and see what he is capable of. “Right now, we're not thinking about whether we're going to take him (for Champions Trophy) or not but he definitely will be in contention if things plan out really well for us and he does what is required then that is definitely something we need to think about.” Another positive for India going into the series is the return of Mohammed Shami. Shami, who had finished the 2023 Men’s Cricket World Cup as the leading wicket-taker, marked his return from a long injury bout in the T20I series against England. Featuring in two games, Shami returned with three wickets. The seasoned pacer had previously also featured in India’s domestic season. When asked if he was fazed by the pacer’s low returns with the ball, Rohit backed Shami, citing a stellar Cricket World Cup to strengthen his case. “He has been playing cricket for the past 10-12 years and has performed for the team. You look at the World Cup and how he bowled then.” “In domestic cricket, if a few games didn't pan out the way he would've thought, then that doesn't mean he isn't a good bowler. He has won us so many games, picked so many wickets, it is crucial to keep that in mind.” (With inputs from agencies)

Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma clears the air on Bumrah's fitness

2025 Champions Trophy Latest Updates Feb 5:&nbsp;The ICC&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Champions Trophy 2025</a>&nbsp;is all set to start from February 19 in Pakistan. This is the first time since 1996 ODI World Cup that Pakistan are hosting an ICC tournament. They had co-hosted the 1996 ODI WC along with India and Sri Lanka.
India, meanwhile, will play all its three league matches in Dubai, UAE. This is as per the agreed upon hybrid model with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/icc" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">ICC</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pcb" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">PCB</a>&nbsp;.
India start their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 at 2:30 pm India time before taking on arch-rival Pakistan on February 23 (2:30 pm India time). India play their final group-stage match against New Zealand on March 2 (2:30 pm India time).
The first semi-final will also be played in Dubai irrespective of India making it or not. The second semi-final, however, will be played in Lahore, Pakistan.
The final, on March 9, will be played in Lahore if India fails to qualify and in Dubai if the opposite happens. The hybrid model came in place due to political tensions between India and Pakistan because of which&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">BCCI</a>&nbsp;declined to send the team to Pakistan.
A total of eight teams, ie India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, England, Afghanistan, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa are divided into two groups for the tournament.
<h2>Check 2025 Champions Trophy 2025 Latest Updates Feb 5 below:</h2>

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2025 Champions Trophy: Latest Updates on February 5

Indian all-rounder&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/hardik-pandya" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hardik Pandya</a>&nbsp;took a nostalgic trip down memory lane in an exclusive interview with the ICC, sharing some of the most defining moments of his career.<span class="EOP SCXW102755228 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;
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2025 Champions Trophy Latest Updates Live: Hardik Pandya recalls his most iconic champion moments

The eight-team ICC&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Champions Trophy 2025</a>&nbsp;is just two weeks away and all the teams are gearing up for the same. The tournament starts February 19 in Pakistan with Final scheduled to be played on March 9. The venue of the final is not decided yet as it depends on India's results in the tournament.
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2025 Champions Trophy Latest Updates Live: Check match schedule, dates, venues and timings for all teams

England Full Squad for Champions Trophy 2025
Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood

2025 Champions Trophy Latest Updates Live: Check full England squad

The International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed a list of 15 Match Officials for the ICC Men's Champions Trophy in Pakistan and United Arab Emirates, starting February 19.
Umpires: Kumar Dharmasena, Chris Gaffaney, Michael Gough, Adrian Holdstock, Richard Illingworth, Richard Kettleborough, Ahsan Raza, Paul Reiffel, Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, Rodney Tucker, Alex Wharf, Joel Wilson.
Match Referees: David Boon, Ranjan Madugalle, Andrew Pycroft.

2025 Champions Trophy Latest Updates Live: ICC Reveals Match Officials

South Africa Full Squad for Champions Trophy 2025
Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen

2025 Champions Trophy Latest Updates Live: Check full SA squad

Former India opener Aakash Chopra says that another pacer can be added to India's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Champions Trophy</a>&nbsp;squad amid uncertainty over&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jasprit Bumrah</a>'s fitness and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammed-shami" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mohammed Shami</a>'s form. Bumrah hasn't played any kind of cricket since picking up a back injury in Sydney Test in January first week while Shami recently made a comeback to international cricket after nearly an year.
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2025 Champions Trophy Latest Updates Live:: Aakash Chopra says another pacer can be added to squad

Pakistan Full Squad for Champions Trophy 2025
 Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi

2025 Champions Trophy Latest Updates Live: Check full Pak squad

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2025 Champions Trophy Latest Updates Live: Rohit, Kohli make exuberant stroke play in nets ahead of 1st ENG ODI - WATCH

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting says&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammed-shami" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mohammed Shami</a>'s fitness will matter a lot for India in the upcoming&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2025 Champions Trophy</a>. Shami recently made a comeback to international cricket during India vs England T20Is series nearly after an year.
"My biggest concern about India when they came for Australia in the Test series was [Jasprit] Bumrah not having Shami there as a backup and him having to burden most of the load," said Ponting on the ICC Review.
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2025 Champions Trophy Latest Updates Live: Ponting raises Shami question

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is looking at the bigger picture now and has asked skipper&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma</a>&nbsp;do decide on his future plans after the upcoming&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2025 Champions Trophy</a>. The Indian skipper is under heavy scrutiny for his inexplicable loos of form for quite some time now.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/2025-champions-trophy-bcci-sends-plan-you-future-message-to-skipper-rohit-sharma-8692134">Read What BCCI Said</a>

2025 Champions Trophy Latest Updates Live: BCCI sends 'plan your future' message to Rohit

Australia cricket team could be handed a major blow in their preparations for the Champions Trophy 2025 as skipper Pat Cummins could be unfit due to an ankle injury. Speaking on Wednesday (Feb 5), head coach Andrew McDonald insisted that Cummins is &ldquo;heavily unlikely to feature for Australia having missed the Sri Lanka tour as well.&nbsp;
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2025 Champions Trophy Latest Updates Live: Pat Cummins 'heavily unlikely'

2025 Champions Trophy Latest Updates: A total of eight teams, ie India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, England, Afghanistan, NZ, Australia and SA are divided into two groups. Cricket Sports

2025 Champions Trophy Latest Updates Feb 5: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to start from February 19 in Pakistan. This is the first time since 1996 ODI World Cup that Pakistan are hosting an ICC tournament. They had co-hosted the 1996 ODI WC along with India and Sri Lanka. India, meanwhile, will play all its three league matches in Dubai, UAE. This is as per the agreed upon hybrid model with the ICC and PCB . India start their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 at 2:30 pm India time before taking on arch-rival Pakistan on February 23 (2:30 pm India time). India play their final group-stage match against New Zealand on March 2 (2:30 pm India time). The first semi-final will also be played in Dubai irrespective of India making it or not. The second semi-final, however, will be played in Lahore, Pakistan. The final, on March 9, will be played in Lahore if India fails to qualify and in Dubai if the opposite happens. The hybrid model came in place due to political tensions between India and Pakistan because of which BCCI declined to send the team to Pakistan. A total of eight teams, ie India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, England, Afghanistan, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa are divided into two groups for the tournament. Check 2025 Champions Trophy 2025 Latest Updates Feb 5 below:

HIGHLIGHTS | 2025 Champions Trophy: Check Latest Updates and News | Feb 5

India skipper Rohit Sharma snapped at a reporter during the pre-match press conference on the eve of India vs England 1st ODI which is scheduled for Thursday (Feb 6) in Nagpur. Rohit lost his cool when he was asked about his future plans.
The question came on the back of media reports doing rounds that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has asked Rohit to decide on his future plans after the Champions Trophy, which runs from February 6 to March 9.
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"How is it relevant that I talk about my future plans when there are three ODIs and a Champions Trophy? The reports (on my future) have been going on for a number of years, and I am not here to clarify those reports," Rohit said at the pre-match press conference when asked about the reports.
"For me, the three games (against England) and the Champions Trophy are very important. My focus is on these games, and I will see what happens thereafter," he added.
<h2>BCCI sends 'plan your future' message to Rohit</h2>
BCCI is looking at the bigger picture now and has asked skipper Rohit Sharma to decide on his future plans after the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy. The Indian skipper has been under heavy scrutiny for his inexplicable loss of form for quite some time now.
The selectors and people on the board had this discussion with Rohit around the time of the last selection meeting. He has been told that he needs to decide how he wants to plan his future after the Champions Trophy. The team management has certain plans going into the next World Test Championship (WTC) cycle and the ODI World Cup. They want to ensure everyone is on the same page for a smoother transition," reported media outlet the Times of India, quoting a BCCI source.

BCCI is looking at the bigger picture now and has reportedly asked skipper Rohit Sharma to decide on his future plans after the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy. Cricket Sports

India skipper Rohit Sharma snapped at a reporter during the pre-match press conference on the eve of India vs England 1st ODI which is scheduled for Thursday (Feb 6) in Nagpur. Rohit lost his cool when he was asked about his future plans. The question came on the back of media reports doing rounds that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has asked Rohit to decide on his future plans after the Champions Trophy, which runs from February 6 to March 9. Also Read: 2025 Champions Trophy: 'Not hearing great news about Bumrah...,' Ex-India player says another pacer can be added to squad "How is it relevant that I talk about my future plans when there are three ODIs and a Champions Trophy? The reports (on my future) have been going on for a number of years, and I am not here to clarify those reports," Rohit said at the pre-match press conference when asked about the reports. "For me, the three games (against England) and the Champions Trophy are very important. My focus is on these games, and I will see what happens thereafter," he added. BCCI sends 'plan your future' message to Rohit BCCI is looking at the bigger picture now and has asked skipper Rohit Sharma to decide on his future plans after the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy. The Indian skipper has been under heavy scrutiny for his inexplicable loss of form for quite some time now. The selectors and people on the board had this discussion with Rohit around the time of the last selection meeting. He has been told that he needs to decide how he wants to plan his future after the Champions Trophy. The team management has certain plans going into the next World Test Championship (WTC) cycle and the ODI World Cup. They want to ensure everyone is on the same page for a smoother transition," reported media outlet the Times of India, quoting a BCCI source.

IND vs ENG: 'Will see what happens...,' India skipper Rohit Sharma speaks on his future

Former England captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/joe-root">Joe Root</a> is set to make his return to ODI cricket as England announced their playing XI for the series opener against India at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium on Thursday (Feb 5). This marks Root&rsquo;s first 50-over appearance since England&rsquo;s 2023 Cricket World Cup campaign, where he last played against Pakistan at Eden Gardens.
Root, who was not part of England&rsquo;s T20I squad, re-enters the side as England aim to reinforce its middle order ahead of the ICC <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">Champions Trophy</a> 2025. His experience and ability to play spin could be crucial in Indian conditions.
England&rsquo;s white-ball tour of India has been challenging, with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jos-buttler">Jos Buttler</a>&rsquo;s men suffering a 1-4 defeat in the T20I series. The loss marked a tough start for head coach Brendon McCullum, who recently took charge of England&rsquo;s limited-overs squad.
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Root joins the ODI setup fresh from an impressive stint in South Africa&rsquo;s SA20 league, where he scored 279 runs at an average of 55 and a strike rate of 140 for Paarl Royals. His performances included two half-centuries, with a highest score of 92, highlighting his form and adaptability. In addition to his batting, Root also contributed five wickets with his off-spin, adding a useful option to England&rsquo;s attack against India&rsquo;s strong batting lineup.
<h2>'Great to be back with the squad'</h2>
Expressing his excitement about returning to ODI cricket, Root said in a video posted by England Cricket. "It&rsquo;s great to be back with the squad after a while. Playing alongside some familiar faces and young talents makes it even more exciting. I&rsquo;m looking forward to contributing, especially in these conditions.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Being the senior batter, I have a role to play in guiding the team and helping the younger guys grow. This squad has immense talent, and I&rsquo;m eager to be part of this journey.&rdquo;
England has named an XI that blends youth with experience, with Root slotting in at No. 3. Ben Duckett and Phil Salt will open the innings, while the team also sees the return of Jofra Archer in the bowling attack.
<h2>England playing XI:</h2>
Phil Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket Sports: Root, who was not part of England’s T20I squad, last played 50-over cricket in November 2023 against Pakistan at Eden Gardens during the ODI World Cup.

Former England captain Joe Root is set to make his return to ODI cricket as England announced their playing XI for the series opener against India at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium on Thursday (Feb 5). This marks Root’s first 50-over appearance since England’s 2023 Cricket World Cup campaign, where he last played against Pakistan at Eden Gardens. Root, who was not part of England’s T20I squad, re-enters the side as England aim to reinforce its middle order ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. His experience and ability to play spin could be crucial in Indian conditions. England’s white-ball tour of India has been challenging, with Jos Buttler’s men suffering a 1-4 defeat in the T20I series. The loss marked a tough start for head coach Brendon McCullum, who recently took charge of England’s limited-overs squad. Also Read: 2025 Champions Trophy: Check match schedule, dates, venues and timings for all teams Root joins the ODI setup fresh from an impressive stint in South Africa’s SA20 league, where he scored 279 runs at an average of 55 and a strike rate of 140 for Paarl Royals. His performances included two half-centuries, with a highest score of 92, highlighting his form and adaptability. In addition to his batting, Root also contributed five wickets with his off-spin, adding a useful option to England’s attack against India’s strong batting lineup. 'Great to be back with the squad' Expressing his excitement about returning to ODI cricket, Root said in a video posted by England Cricket. "It’s great to be back with the squad after a while. Playing alongside some familiar faces and young talents makes it even more exciting. I’m looking forward to contributing, especially in these conditions.” “Being the senior batter, I have a role to play in guiding the team and helping the younger guys grow. This squad has immense talent, and I’m eager to be part of this journey.” England has named an XI that blends youth with experience, with Root slotting in at No. 3. Ben Duckett and Phil Salt will open the innings, while the team also sees the return of Jofra Archer in the bowling attack. England playing XI: Phil Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood. (With inputs from agencies)

IND vs ENG 1st ODI: Joe Root returns to England squad for series opener

The eight-team ICC <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy-2025">Champions Trophy 2025</a> is just two weeks away, and all the teams are gearing up for the same. The tournament starts on February 19 in Pakistan, with the final scheduled to be played on March 9. The venue of the final is not decided yet as it depends on India's results in the tournament.
India play all its matches in Dubai, UAE, under the agreed-upon hybrid model with the ICC and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Dubai will also host the first semi-final on March 4. If India manages to win the semi-final, the final will be played in Dubai, and if it fails to enter the final, then it will take place in Lahore (Pakistan) - also the venue of the second semi-final (March 5).
In Pakistan, matches are being held across three venues - Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi.
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<h2>Here is the schedule of matches of all the teams</h2>
India match schedule, timings and venues in Champions Trophy
India vs Bangladesh - Feb 20 - Dubai - 1:30 PM IST India vs Pakistan - Feb 23 - Dubai - 1:30 PM IST&nbsp; India vs New Zealand - March 2 - Dubai - 1:30 PM IST
Pakistan match schedule, timings and venues in Champions Trophy
Pakistan vs New Zealand - Feb 19 - Karachi - 2:30 PM IST Pakistan vs India - Feb 23 - Dubai - 1:30 PM IST Pakistan vs Bangladesh - Feb 27 - Rawalpindi - 2:30 PM IST
New Zealand match schedule, timings and venues in Champions Trophy
New Zealand vs Pakistan - Feb 19 - Karachi - 2:30 PM IST New Zealand vs Bangladesh - Feb 24 - Rawalpindi - 2:30 PM IST New Zealand vs India - March 2 - Dubai - 1:30 PM IST
Bangladesh match schedule, timings and venues in Champions Trophy
Bangladesh vs India - Feb 20 - Dubai - 1:30 PM IST Bangladesh vs New Zealand - Feb 24 - Rawalpindi - 2:30 PM IST Bangladesh vs Pakistan - Feb 27 - Rawalpindi - 2:30 PM IST
Australia match schedule, timings and venues in Champions Trophy
Australia vs England - Feb 22 - Lahore - 2:30 PM IST Australia vs South Africa - Feb 25 - Rawalpindi - 2:30 PM IST Australia vs Afghanistan - Feb 28 - Lahore - 2:30 PM IST
England match schedule, timings and venues in Champions Trophy
England vs Australia - Feb 22 - Lahore - 2:30 PM IST England vs Afghanistan - Feb 26 - Lahore - 2:30 PM IST England vs South Africa - March 1 - Karachi - 2:30 PM IST
South Africa match schedule, timings and venues in Champions Trophy
South Africa vs Afghanistan - Feb 21 - Karachi - 2:30 PM IST South Africa vs Australia - Feb 25 - Rawalpindi - 2:30 PM IST South Africa vs England - March 1 - Karachi - 2:30 PM IST
Afghanistan match schedule, timings and venues in Champions Trophy
Afghanistan vs South Africa - Feb 21 - Karachi - 2:30 PM IST Afghanistan vs England - Feb 26 - Lahore - 2:30 PM IST Afghanistan vs Australia - Feb 28 - Lahore - 2:30 PM IST

The tournament starts February 19 in Pakistan with Final scheduled to be played on Mar 9. The venue of the final is not decided yet as it depends on India's results. Cricket Sports

The eight-team ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is just two weeks away, and all the teams are gearing up for the same. The tournament starts on February 19 in Pakistan, with the final scheduled to be played on March 9. The venue of the final is not decided yet as it depends on India's results in the tournament. India play all its matches in Dubai, UAE, under the agreed-upon hybrid model with the ICC and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Dubai will also host the first semi-final on March 4. If India manages to win the semi-final, the final will be played in Dubai, and if it fails to enter the final, then it will take place in Lahore (Pakistan) - also the venue of the second semi-final (March 5). In Pakistan, matches are being held across three venues - Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi. Also Read: 2025 Champions Trophy: Check full squads of all teams Here is the schedule of matches of all the teams India match schedule, timings and venues in Champions Trophy India vs Bangladesh - Feb 20 - Dubai - 1:30 PM IST India vs Pakistan - Feb 23 - Dubai - 1:30 PM IST India vs New Zealand - March 2 - Dubai - 1:30 PM IST Pakistan match schedule, timings and venues in Champions Trophy Pakistan vs New Zealand - Feb 19 - Karachi - 2:30 PM IST Pakistan vs India - Feb 23 - Dubai - 1:30 PM IST Pakistan vs Bangladesh - Feb 27 - Rawalpindi - 2:30 PM IST New Zealand match schedule, timings and venues in Champions Trophy New Zealand vs Pakistan - Feb 19 - Karachi - 2:30 PM IST New Zealand vs Bangladesh - Feb 24 - Rawalpindi - 2:30 PM IST New Zealand vs India - March 2 - Dubai - 1:30 PM IST Bangladesh match schedule, timings and venues in Champions Trophy Bangladesh vs India - Feb 20 - Dubai - 1:30 PM IST Bangladesh vs New Zealand - Feb 24 - Rawalpindi - 2:30 PM IST Bangladesh vs Pakistan - Feb 27 - Rawalpindi - 2:30 PM IST Australia match schedule, timings and venues in Champions Trophy Australia vs England - Feb 22 - Lahore - 2:30 PM IST Australia vs South Africa - Feb 25 - Rawalpindi - 2:30 PM IST Australia vs Afghanistan - Feb 28 - Lahore - 2:30 PM IST England match schedule, timings and venues in Champions Trophy England vs Australia - Feb 22 - Lahore - 2:30 PM IST England vs Afghanistan - Feb 26 - Lahore - 2:30 PM IST England vs South Africa - March 1 - Karachi - 2:30 PM IST South Africa match schedule, timings and venues in Champions Trophy South Africa vs Afghanistan - Feb 21 - Karachi - 2:30 PM IST South Africa vs Australia - Feb 25 - Rawalpindi - 2:30 PM IST South Africa vs England - March 1 - Karachi - 2:30 PM IST Afghanistan match schedule, timings and venues in Champions Trophy Afghanistan vs South Africa - Feb 21 - Karachi - 2:30 PM IST Afghanistan vs England - Feb 26 - Lahore - 2:30 PM IST Afghanistan vs Australia - Feb 28 - Lahore - 2:30 PM IST

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