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<p><strong>IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live:</strong> Hello and welcome to the live coverage of third match between <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ind-vs-eng" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">India and England</a> from Rajkot. <span>Having beaten England by two wickets in the Chennai T20I, India will be high on confidence while they take on the visitors. India vs England 3rd T20I match will be played at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN">The contest in Rajkot will be the 27th head-to-head meeting between the sides in the T20I format with India leading 15-11. None of the previous 26 matches have ended in a draw and that tradition could continue on Tuesday with no rain forecasted. India will rely on the services of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/tilak-varma" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tilak Varma</a>, having played a match-winning 72-run knock in Chennai.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-IN">Also Read: </span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/virat-kohli-ranji-trophy-return-live-updates-kohli-last-ranji-match-score-rohit-sharma-kl-rahul-ranji-trophy-8660230" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Virat Kohli Ranji Trophy Return Updates</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN">England on the other hand will rely on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jos-buttler">Jos Buttler</a> and Harry Brook, as they look to keep alive the team&rsquo;s hopes in the series. England have lost the last three head-to-head meetings against India, including the T20 World Cup semifinal in the West Indies in June.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN"><span>The India vs England 3rd T20I match will start at 7:00 pm local time on Wednesday (Jan 22) with the toss taking place at 6:30 pm local time.</span></span></p>
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<p><strong>IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I:&nbsp;</strong>England stay alive in the series as they win the 3rd T20I by 26 runs in Rajkot.</p>
<p>India never really got going in the chase, lost too many wickets too early. Earlier in the innings, Varun Chakravarthy was superb for India as he scalped five wickets. He became only the second Indian to pick up multiple five-wicket hauls in international T20s after Kuldeep Yadav.</p>
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IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I: England stay alive in series with win in Rajkot

<p><strong>IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live: </strong>England won the 3rd T20I by 26 runs on Tuesday (Jan 28) in Rajkot.</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong></p>
<p><strong>IND:&nbsp;</strong>146/9 (20 overs)</p>

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live: England win by 26 runs

<p><strong>IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live:&nbsp;</strong>Overton with a big wicket for England as he sends Hardik Pandya back to the pavillion</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong></p>
<p><strong>IND:&nbsp;</strong>131/7 (18.1 overs)</p>
<p><em>Hardik Pandya c Buttler b Overton 40</em></p>

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live: WICKET!

<p><strong>IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live: </strong>Hosts reeling at 124/6 with three overs remaining. Hardik Pandya will be key to this chase</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong></p>
<p><strong>IND: </strong>124/6 (17.2 overs)</p>
<p><em>Axar Patel c Rashid b Archer 15</em> &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live</strong>: Jamie Overton gets England back in the game as he dismisses Washington Sundar</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong></p>
<p><strong>IND:&nbsp;</strong>85/5 (12.1 overs)</p>
<p><em>Washington Sundar c Buttler b Overton 6&nbsp;</em></p>

<p><strong>IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live:&nbsp;</strong>Visitors start to dominate the game as Men in Blue struggling in chase</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong></p>
<p>IND: 68/4 (8 overs)</p>
<p><em>Tilak Varma b Rashid 18</em>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live:&nbsp;</strong>Captain Suryakumar Yadav is now sent back to the pavillion as hosts struggling at 49/3</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong></p>
<p><strong>IND:&nbsp;</strong>48/3 (5.1 overs)</p>
<p><em>Suryakumar Yadav c Salt b Wood 14</em></p>

<p><strong>IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live:</strong> Brydon Carse sends Abhishek Sharma back to the pavillion for 24 runs</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong></p>
<p><strong>IND: </strong>31/2 (3.4 overs)</p>
<p><em>Abhishek Sharma c Archer b Carse 24</em>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live:</strong> England strikes early as Jofra Archer dismisses Sanju Samson.</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong></p>
<p><strong>IND: </strong>23/1 (3 overs)</p>
<p><em>Sanju Samson c Rashid b Archer 3&nbsp;</em></p>

<p><strong>IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live:&nbsp;</strong>Mark Wood and Adil Rashid help England to put up a target of 172 runs for India. Varun Chakravarthy was the pick of the bowler for India as he took 5/24.</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong></p>
<p>ENG: 171/9 (20 overs)</p>

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live: England set target of 172 after 20 overs for India

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<div class="sub-tile"><strong><span class="title">ENG: </span></strong><span class="title">127/8 (16 overs)</span></div>
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<p><strong>IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live:</strong> After 15 overs, England are struggling at 123/6. Liam Livingstone will be crucial for the visitors in the last five overs.</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong></p>
<p><strong>ENG: </strong>123/6 (15 overs)</p>

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live: End of over 15

<p><span><strong>IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live:</strong> Hosts take two wickets in quick succession to push England on backfoot</span></p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong></p>
<p><span><strong>ENG:</strong> 115/6 (13.4 overs)</span></p>
<p><em>Jamie Overton b Varun 0&nbsp;</em></p>

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live: TWO IN TWO FOR INDIA!

<p><strong>IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live:&nbsp;</strong>India strikes again as Ravi Bishnoi dismisses Harry Brook.</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong></p>
<p><strong>ENG: 108/4 (12.4 overs)</strong></p>
<p><em>Harry Brook b Ravi Bishnoi 8</em></p>

<p><strong>IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live:&nbsp;</strong>After end of 10 overs, England are 87/3. Ben Duckett is sent back to the pavilion by Axar Patel for a well made 51 runs off 28 balls.</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong></p>
<p><strong>ENG: 87/3</strong></p>
<p><em>Ben Duckett c Abhishek Sharma b Patel 51</em></p>

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live: End of over 10

<p><strong>IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live:&nbsp;</strong>Varun Chakravarthy strikes and England lose their second wicket. Captain Jos departs thanks to a good review suggestion by keeper Sanju Samson who had earlier played a part in a horrible review which India lost.</p>
<p><em>Jos Buttler c &dagger;Samson b Varun 24</em></p>

<p><strong>IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live: </strong>England have managed to keep the run-rate despite a wicket as they crossed 50 inside the powerplay. Ben Duckett has looked good and India lost a review as well.</p>
<p><strong>ENG:</strong><span> 52</span><span>/1 (6 overs)</span></p>

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live: End of Over 6 (powerplay ends)

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<p><strong>IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live:&nbsp;</strong>Shami has bowled two overs and has gone for 15 runs. Pandya, however, has taken a wicket for India.</p>
<p><strong>ENG:</strong><span> 21</span>/1 (3 overs)</p>
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IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live: End of Over 3

<p><strong>IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live:&nbsp;</strong>Pandya strikes in his first over and England lose their first wicket. Phil Salt fails once again.</p>
<p><strong>ENG:</strong> 7/1 (1.3 overs)</p>
<p><em>Phil Salt c Abhishek Sharma b Pandya 5</em></p>

<p><strong>IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live:&nbsp;</strong>Here are the Playing XIs</p>
<p><strong>India:</strong> 1 Sanju Samson (wk), 2 Abhishek Sharma, 3 Tilak Varma, 4 Suryakumar Yadav (capt), 5 Hardik Pandya, 6 Dhruv Jurel, 7 Axar Patel, 8 Washington Sundar, 9 Ravi Bishnoi, 10 Mohammed Shami, 11 Varun Chakravarthy.</p>
<p><strong>England:</strong> Phil Salt, 2 Ben Duckett, 3 Jos Buttler (capt), 4 Harry Brook, 5 Liam Livingstone, 6 Jamie Smith (wk), 7 Jamie Overton, 8 Brydon Carse, 9 Jofra Archer, 10 Mark Wood, 11 Adil Rashid.</p>

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live: Playing XIs

<p><strong>IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live: </strong>India skipper Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to bowl first in Rajkot. SKY also informed that Arshdeep is resting for today's match while Shami is back for his first international match since ODI World Cup 2023 Final.</p>

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live: Toss

<p><strong>IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live: </strong>India have already won two matches of the five-match series and are expected to go with the same combination from the last T20I in Chennai. It could mean that Mohammed Shami may sit out again - still waiting for his first international match since ODI World Cup 2023 Final.</p>
<p>Check <a href="https://www.wionews.com/web-stories/cricket/ind-vs-eng-3rd-t20i-match-prediction-india-playing-xi-today-samson-abhishek-sky-tilak-jurel-hardik-axar-bishnoi-sundar-varun-arshdeep-8661665" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">India's Predicted Playing XI</a> here</p>

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live: India Playing XI Prediction

<p>India pacer Mohammed Shami hasn't played in first two matches of the series and there's a big question on his participation today as well. Shami is making a comeback to international cricket after nearly an year. He had last played in India vs Australia ODI World Cup 2023 Final.</p>
<p>Read <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-3rd-t20i-mohammed-shami-is-fit-but-says-indian-batting-coach-ahead-of-3rd-t20i-8661637" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">what India batting coach said</a></p>

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live: Will Mohammed Shami play?

<p><span>Having beaten England by two wickets in the Chennai T20I, India will be high on confidence while they take on the visitors. Ahead of the third contest of the five-match T20I series, here is the match prediction and all the details, including match timings and squads.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-3rd-t20i-match-prediction-india-look-to-seal-series-in-rajkot-8659907" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span>Read Here</span></a></p>

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live: Match Prediction

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I: Having beaten England by two wickets in the Chennai T20I, India will be high on confidence while they take on the visitors. Cricket Sports

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live: Hello and welcome to the live coverage of third match between India and England from Rajkot. Having beaten England by two wickets in the Chennai T20I, India will be high on confidence while they take on the visitors. India vs England 3rd T20I match will be played at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. The contest in Rajkot will be the 27th head-to-head meeting between the sides in the T20I format with India leading 15-11. None of the previous 26 matches have ended in a draw and that tradition could continue on Tuesday with no rain forecasted. India will rely on the services of Tilak Varma, having played a match-winning 72-run knock in Chennai. Also Read: Virat Kohli Ranji Trophy Return Updates England on the other hand will rely on Jos Buttler and Harry Brook, as they look to keep alive the team’s hopes in the series. England have lost the last three head-to-head meetings against India, including the T20 World Cup semifinal in the West Indies in June. The India vs England 3rd T20I match will start at 7:00 pm local time on Wednesday (Jan 22) with the toss taking place at 6:30 pm local time. Follow India vs England 3rd T20I Live Updates Below:

Highlights | India vs England, 3rd T20I Score: England stay alive in series with win in Rajkot

<p>Former <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pakistan-cricket-board">Pakistan Cricket Board</a> (PCB) chairman <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ramiz-raja">Ramiz Raja</a> launched a scathing attack after Pakistan, for the first time in 34 years, lost a Test against the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/west-indies-cricket">West Indies</a> on home turf.</p>
<p>After ending Bazball's dominance with a 2-1 series win against England last year, Men in Green thought they had cracked the formula for victory at home - producing a turning strip.</p>
<p>The trend of competing on spin paradise continued during the two-match Test series against the West Indies. In the opening Test, the Caribbean side withered on Multan's surface, where the ball spun right from the opening hour. But after losing the series opener, the West Indies upped the ante in the second Test, especially on the batting front, and bounced back with a 120-run victory, their first in 34 years in Pakistan.</p>
<p>According to Ramiz, the frustrating thing about the Pakistan team is dropping the tempo against weak opposition, a mistake that the former cricketer doesn't expect from the Asian side.</p>
<h2>'Hard to justify this defeat'</h2>
<p>"It is hard to justify this defeat. When you prepare such a brutal spin track, it becomes a lottery. So winning the toss becomes an important thing, and every inning becomes important.The frustrating thing about Pakistan Cricket is that against the top teams, we play in top gear, but against weak teams, we drop our standard. Novice mistakes. You don't expect such mistakes from Pakistan cricket, especially from batters," Ramiz said on his YouTube channel.</p>
<p>In the opening Test, the beleaguered West Indies side tried to resist Pakistan's spin prowess but eventually succumbed to a 127-run defeat. Even after suffering a bitter loss, the expression on the faces of the West Indies players suggested that they had figured out their next plan of action.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/jasrit-bumrah-becomes-first-indian-pacer-to-win-this-prestigious-icc-award-8661762">Jasprit Bumrah becomes first Indian pacer to win this prestigious ICC award...</a></p>
<p>But in the second game, signs pointing towards Pakistan's defeat were all over the place when the visiting party won the toss and decided to bat. A fiery stand from the tail-end lifted the West Indies from 38/7 to 163.</p>
<p>With a slender 9-run lead, the West Indies captain, Kraigg Brathwaite, blazed his way to a valuable 52 (73) to propel his side to a competitive total of 244.</p>
<p>Sajid Khan, who has been at the forefront of Pakistan's recent home success, wavered in his line and lengths and leaked runs throughout his spell. Even the batters couldn't use their feet to negate the spin threat.</p>
<p>Ramiz was quick to note the flaws in Pakistan's underwhelming performance in Multan and added, "Things can't be taken for granted. Spinners gave away runs, and the batting lineup was disappointing. You have to think whether the batters can survive or not. Nobody was expecting that the West Indies would end the second Test on Day 3 and leave with a series draw."</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Cricket Sports: After ending Bazball's dominance with a 2-1 series win against England last year, Men in Green thought they had cracked the formula for victory at home

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja launched a scathing attack after Pakistan, for the first time in 34 years, lost a Test against the West Indies on home turf. After ending Bazball's dominance with a 2-1 series win against England last year, Men in Green thought they had cracked the formula for victory at home - producing a turning strip. The trend of competing on spin paradise continued during the two-match Test series against the West Indies. In the opening Test, the Caribbean side withered on Multan's surface, where the ball spun right from the opening hour. But after losing the series opener, the West Indies upped the ante in the second Test, especially on the batting front, and bounced back with a 120-run victory, their first in 34 years in Pakistan. According to Ramiz, the frustrating thing about the Pakistan team is dropping the tempo against weak opposition, a mistake that the former cricketer doesn't expect from the Asian side. 'Hard to justify this defeat' "It is hard to justify this defeat. When you prepare such a brutal spin track, it becomes a lottery. So winning the toss becomes an important thing, and every inning becomes important.The frustrating thing about Pakistan Cricket is that against the top teams, we play in top gear, but against weak teams, we drop our standard. Novice mistakes. You don't expect such mistakes from Pakistan cricket, especially from batters," Ramiz said on his YouTube channel. In the opening Test, the beleaguered West Indies side tried to resist Pakistan's spin prowess but eventually succumbed to a 127-run defeat. Even after suffering a bitter loss, the expression on the faces of the West Indies players suggested that they had figured out their next plan of action. Also Read: Jasprit Bumrah becomes first Indian pacer to win this prestigious ICC award... But in the second game, signs pointing towards Pakistan's defeat were all over the place when the visiting party won the toss and decided to bat. A fiery stand from the tail-end lifted the West Indies from 38/7 to 163. With a slender 9-run lead, the West Indies captain, Kraigg Brathwaite, blazed his way to a valuable 52 (73) to propel his side to a competitive total of 244. Sajid Khan, who has been at the forefront of Pakistan's recent home success, wavered in his line and lengths and leaked runs throughout his spell. Even the batters couldn't use their feet to negate the spin threat. Ramiz was quick to note the flaws in Pakistan's underwhelming performance in Multan and added, "Things can't be taken for granted. Spinners gave away runs, and the batting lineup was disappointing. You have to think whether the batters can survive or not. Nobody was expecting that the West Indies would end the second Test on Day 3 and leave with a series draw." (With inputs from agencies)

PAK vs WI: Ex PCB chairman Ramiz Raja exposes frustrating thing about Pakistan after loss

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/varun-chakaravarthy">Varun Chakravarthy</a> picked a fifer against England in the 3rd T20I between India and England at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Tuesday (Jan 28). He becomes only the second Indian to pick up multiple five-wicket hauls in international T20s after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kuldeep-yadav">Kuldeep Yadav</a>.</p>
<p>Chakravarthy, who had already dismissed English skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jos-buttler">Jos Buttler</a> for his first wicket of the day, doubled down on his tally as Dhruv Jurel held onto the catch offered by Smith, who was dismissed after adding 6 runs off 4 deliveries, before completing his three-fer with the removal of Overton for a golden duck as the spinner&rsquo;s ripper breached the Englishman&rsquo;s defences.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> R<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ranji-trophy-2025-young-players-felt-motivated-after-training-with-kohli-says-delhi-coach-8661983">anji Trophy 2025: &lsquo;Young players felt motivated after training with Kohli&rsquo;, says Delhi coach</a></p>
<p>Chakravarthy returned to haunt the Englishmen as he scalped Brydon Carse for 3 runs off 4 balls as Tilak Varma demonstrated safe hands to get rid of the all-rounder.</p>
<p>The crafty spinner completed his five-wicket haul shortly after as he castled Jofra Archer for a duck on the second delivery he faced.</p>
<p><strong>See the video here:&nbsp;</strong></p>
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Cricket Sports: Varun Chakravarthy has picked a fifer against England in the 3rd T20I between India and England at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Tuesday (Jan 28)

Varun Chakravarthy picked a fifer against England in the 3rd T20I between India and England at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Tuesday (Jan 28). He becomes only the second Indian to pick up multiple five-wicket hauls in international T20s after Kuldeep Yadav. Chakravarthy, who had already dismissed English skipper Jos Buttler for his first wicket of the day, doubled down on his tally as Dhruv Jurel held onto the catch offered by Smith, who was dismissed after adding 6 runs off 4 deliveries, before completing his three-fer with the removal of Overton for a golden duck as the spinner’s ripper breached the Englishman’s defences. Also Read: Ranji Trophy 2025: ‘Young players felt motivated after training with Kohli’, says Delhi coach Chakravarthy returned to haunt the Englishmen as he scalped Brydon Carse for 3 runs off 4 balls as Tilak Varma demonstrated safe hands to get rid of the all-rounder. The crafty spinner completed his five-wicket haul shortly after as he castled Jofra Archer for a duck on the second delivery he faced. See the video here: Sharp work behind the stumps ✅ A successful review ✅ Sanju Samson with a fine catch 🙌 🙌 Updates ▶️ https://t.co/amaTrbtzzJ#TeamIndia | #INDvENG | @IamSanjuSamson | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/HkcPLYKiq2 — BCCI (@BCCI) January 28, 2025

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I: WATCH |  Varun Chakravarthy takes five-wicket haul

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<p class="Paragraph SCXW80261986 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="968540874" paraeid="{e02cb249-22d0-41cc-b9aa-2fb58dbbda74}{174}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0">India batter&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;linked up with the Delhi team on Tuesday (Jan 28) ahead of his&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ranji-trophy">Ranji Trophy</a>&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0">match against Railways to be played from January 30 to February 2. Kohli will be playing his first domestic cricket match in Ranji Trophy for the first time since 2012.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW80261986 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW80261986 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="1334233559" paraeid="{d71cad76-1d79-4adb-bb21-375c17a69c39}{234}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0">Former India off-spinner and head coach of Delhi Ranji team, <span>Sarandeep Singh,</span> said that Kohli </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0">was the source of motivation for his young teammates during training session.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW80261986 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW80261986 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="338773871" paraeid="{4bffb661-7a61-447c-8457-f40cc92fb651}{138}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0">The former India captain joined his Delhi teammates for football drills, shared laughs, and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0">participated</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0"> in 100-metre sprints before heading to the batting nets.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW80261986 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="Paragraph SCXW80261986 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="338773871" paraeid="{4bffb661-7a61-447c-8457-f40cc92fb651}{138}"><span class="EOP SCXW80261986 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/virat-kohli-ranji-trophy-return-india-batter-declines-to-lead-delhi-team-in-railways-match-8660850">Ranji Trophy: Virat Kohli declines to lead Delhi team in Railways match</a><br></span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW80261986 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="688775651" paraeid="{be0803a0-dfa4-43da-8218-e49b90f1712b}{28}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0">For around 15 minutes, he faced throwdowns delivered from the middle of the pitch. He dedicated five minutes to front-foot strokes and, in the remaining time, focused on handling back-of-length deliveries off the back foot.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW80261986 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW80261986 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="1798082387" paraeid="{be0803a0-dfa4-43da-8218-e49b90f1712b}{46}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0">The session featured a mix of defensive and aggressive shots. Although he was beaten a couple of times outside off, he also connected well, middling several pulls and short-arm jabs along the ground.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW80261986 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW80261986 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="1470037863" paraeid="{89e115b9-4419-474a-8710-8afacdaadbbe}{18}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0">&ldquo;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0">Young players were feeling motivated while training with their idol Virat Kohli. It is good for domestic cricket. We </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0">had just</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW80261986 BCX0">cricket</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0"> chat with Kohli and plans for the match were discussed. It was indeed a good day,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0">&rdquo;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0"> Delhi coach Sarandeep Singh </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0">was quoted as saying to IANS</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW80261986 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW80261986 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="41894969" paraeid="{be0803a0-dfa4-43da-8218-e49b90f1712b}{64}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0">There has been a lot of pressure on the Indian Test players to play domestic matches after the abject batting failure in Australia, as the Indian team barely crossed 150 runs in its first innings of most of the Test matches.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW80261986 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW80261986 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="1647685725" paraeid="{be0803a0-dfa4-43da-8218-e49b90f1712b}{82}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0">Delhi, currently placed sixth in the Elite Group D table with 14 points from six games, are out of the knockout stage after losing to Saurashtra in their last match by 10 wickets.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW80261986 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW80261986 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="2013546211" paraeid="{be0803a0-dfa4-43da-8218-e49b90f1712b}{100}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0">The final round of Ranji Trophy group games will end four days before India's first ODI against England in Nagpur on February 6.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW80261986 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW80261986 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="1955063698" paraeid="{be0803a0-dfa4-43da-8218-e49b90f1712b}{118}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80261986 BCX0">Kohli is part of the ODI squad for the three-match bilateral series in the lead-up to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">Champions Trophy</a> from February 19.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW80261986 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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Cricket Sports: The former India captain joined his Delhi teammates for football drills, shared laughs, and participated in 100-metre sprints before heading to the batting nets

India batter Virat Kohli linked up with the Delhi team on Tuesday (Jan 28) ahead of his Ranji Trophy match against Railways to be played from January 30 to February 2. Kohli will be playing his first domestic cricket match in Ranji Trophy for the first time since 2012. Former India off-spinner and head coach of Delhi Ranji team, Sarandeep Singh, said that Kohli was the source of motivation for his young teammates during training session. The former India captain joined his Delhi teammates for football drills, shared laughs, and participated in 100-metre sprints before heading to the batting nets. Also Read: Ranji Trophy: Virat Kohli declines to lead Delhi team in Railways match For around 15 minutes, he faced throwdowns delivered from the middle of the pitch. He dedicated five minutes to front-foot strokes and, in the remaining time, focused on handling back-of-length deliveries off the back foot. The session featured a mix of defensive and aggressive shots. Although he was beaten a couple of times outside off, he also connected well, middling several pulls and short-arm jabs along the ground. “Young players were feeling motivated while training with their idol Virat Kohli. It is good for domestic cricket. We had just cricket chat with Kohli and plans for the match were discussed. It was indeed a good day,” Delhi coach Sarandeep Singh was quoted as saying to IANS. There has been a lot of pressure on the Indian Test players to play domestic matches after the abject batting failure in Australia, as the Indian team barely crossed 150 runs in its first innings of most of the Test matches. Delhi, currently placed sixth in the Elite Group D table with 14 points from six games, are out of the knockout stage after losing to Saurashtra in their last match by 10 wickets. The final round of Ranji Trophy group games will end four days before India's first ODI against England in Nagpur on February 6. Kohli is part of the ODI squad for the three-match bilateral series in the lead-up to the Champions Trophy from February 19. (With inputs from agencies)

Ranji Trophy 2025: ‘Young players felt motivated after training with Kohli,’ says Delhi coach

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<p class="Paragraph SCXW9208581 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="1942778690" paraeid="{d1e9de58-4ae7-4496-8f56-5bb0affcbf24}{250}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW9208581 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW9208581 BCX0">He was </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW9208581 BCX0">honoured</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW9208581 BCX0"> with the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year 2024. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW9208581 BCX0">Bumrah</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW9208581 BCX0"> beat fellow nominees Travis Head, Joe </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW9208581 BCX0">Root,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW9208581 BCX0"> and Harry Brook to the award as he became the fifth recipient from India, after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rahul-dravid">Rahul Dravid</a> (2004), <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sachin-tendulkar">Sachin Tendulkar</a> (2010), Ravichandran Ashwin (2016) and Virat Kohli (2017, 2018). </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW9208581 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW9208581 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="2042167836" paraeid="{a9e2bb1d-f800-453e-b3cf-de96e681d0b6}{13}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW9208581 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW9208581 BCX0">&ldquo;Across formats, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW9208581 BCX0">Bumrah's</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW9208581 BCX0"> 2024 exploits were a masterclass in skill, precision, and relentless consistency, as he shattered record after record and cemented his place as the world's premier fast bowler,&rdquo; the ICC website read.</span></span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW9208581 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="1635069405" paraeid="{ef7f9c6f-6245-402b-b6a3-2d4af9715ecc}{83}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW9208581 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW9208581 BCX0">&ldquo;The current No. 1 ranked bowler in the ICC Test Rankings became the fastest Indian pacer to reach 200 Test wickets, achieving the feat with a sub-20 bowling average - the best in history.&rdquo;</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW9208581 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW9208581 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="715435833" paraeid="{ef7f9c6f-6245-402b-b6a3-2d4af9715ecc}{127}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW9208581 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW9208581 BCX0">On Monday,&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW9208581 BCX0">Bumrah</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW9208581 BCX0"> was named ICC men's Test Cricketer of the Year for amassing 71 wickets in just 13 matches at a jaw-dropping sub-15 average, statistics that placed him heads and shoulders above his contemporaries during a phenomenal 2024.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW9208581 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW9208581 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="1342908833" paraeid="{ef7f9c6f-6245-402b-b6a3-2d4af9715ecc}{178}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW9208581 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW9208581 BCX0">&ldquo;When I was a youngster, I saw many of my heroes winning this ICC award. I am </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW9208581 BCX0">very happy</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW9208581 BCX0"> to be receiving one,&rdquo; said </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW9208581 BCX0">Bumrah</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW9208581 BCX0">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW9208581 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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Cricket Sports: Bumrah was also named ICC men's Test Cricketer of the Year for amassing 71 wickets in just 13 matches at a jaw-dropping sub-15 average

India paceman Jasprit Bumrah on Tuesday (Jan 28) was named cricketer of the year by the International Cricket Council. He was honoured with the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year 2024. Bumrah beat fellow nominees Travis Head, Joe Root, and Harry Brook to the award as he became the fifth recipient from India, after Rahul Dravid (2004), Sachin Tendulkar (2010), Ravichandran Ashwin (2016) and Virat Kohli (2017, 2018). “Across formats, Bumrah's 2024 exploits were a masterclass in skill, precision, and relentless consistency, as he shattered record after record and cemented his place as the world's premier fast bowler,” the ICC website read. “The current No. 1 ranked bowler in the ICC Test Rankings became the fastest Indian pacer to reach 200 Test wickets, achieving the feat with a sub-20 bowling average - the best in history.” Also Read: AB de Villiers set to return to cricket after four years in 20-over league On Monday, Bumrah was named ICC men's Test Cricketer of the Year for amassing 71 wickets in just 13 matches at a jaw-dropping sub-15 average, statistics that placed him heads and shoulders above his contemporaries during a phenomenal 2024. Bumrah expressed his delight at winning the award, pointing out that winning the T20 World Cup in 2024 was a moment which will always be close to his heart. “I am really happy to be winning the Sir Garfield Sobers Men's Cricketer of the Year award. Last year was really memorable, especially winning the T20 World Cup in Barbados. It will always be close to my heart.” “When I was a youngster, I saw many of my heroes winning this ICC award. I am very happy to be receiving one,” said Bumrah. (With inputs from agencies)

Jasprit Bumrah becomes first Indian pacer to win this prestigious ICC award...

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<p class="Paragraph SCXW263307374 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="346322300" paraeid="{1a275190-067a-410c-a100-7f22402f4c7b}{113}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW263307374 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW263307374 BCX0">Shami was also seen bowling in the nets with his knees heavily strapped during a practice session recently. It was a swelling in the knee that ruled Shami out of the last two Tests in the Bord-Gavaskar Trophy.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW263307374 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW263307374 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="637405660" paraeid="{1a275190-067a-410c-a100-7f22402f4c7b}{149}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW263307374 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW263307374 BCX0">The Indian batting coach also cleared the air over concerns regarding the pacer's fitness and said that it is &ldquo;not a problem&rdquo; but his return to the team will depend on the plans of coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/gautam-gambhir">Gautam Gambhir</a> and T20I captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/suryakumar-yadav">Suryakumar Yadav</a> as Shami has also been picked for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW263307374 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="Paragraph SCXW263307374 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="637405660" paraeid="{1a275190-067a-410c-a100-7f22402f4c7b}{149}"><span class="EOP SCXW263307374 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-3rd-t20i-live-score-update-india-vs-england-playing-xi-ind-eng-live-match-updates-today-jan-28-liveblog-8661395">IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live Score: India aim to seal series in Rajkot</a><br></span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW263307374 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="104969869" paraeid="{1a275190-067a-410c-a100-7f22402f4c7b}{158}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW263307374 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW263307374 BCX0">&ldquo;Yes, Shami is fit but something about him playing or not playing, I am not the one who can answer. There is definitely a plan (for Shami) looking at coming matches as well as one-dayers. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW263307374 BCX0">So, that is something Gautam and obviously Surya will take a call on. But (his) </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW263307374 BCX0">fitness,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW263307374 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW263307374 BCX0">definitely is</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW263307374 BCX0"> not a problem, depending on how they are planning to build his load,&rdquo; Kotak said in a presser.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW263307374 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW263307374 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="445150604" paraeid="{1a275190-067a-410c-a100-7f22402f4c7b}{212}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW263307374 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW263307374 BCX0">Kotak is also looking forward to working with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the ODIs, as they have been in poor form off late.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW263307374 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW263307374 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="374339175" paraeid="{1a275190-067a-410c-a100-7f22402f4c7b}{221}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW263307374 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW263307374 BCX0">&ldquo;Rohit and Virat are senior players, but even the players we have now, it is a lot about understanding how they are planning their games, how they think, and then see if we can add something. If I can add value to 2%, 5% (of their game), that would be great. There might be a lot of things that I can also learn from them,&rdquo; he said.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW263307374 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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Cricket Sports: Shami was also seen bowling in the nets with his knees heavily strapped during a practice session recently. Shami has not featured in the two T20Is played so far

India’s newly-appointed batting coach Sitanshu Kotak gave an update on when Mohammed Shami could play his next match for the national cricket team. Shami returned to the India cricket team after a gap of over one year with his selection for the ongoing T20I series against England, but the 34-year-old pacer has not featured in the two T20Is played so far. Shami was also seen bowling in the nets with his knees heavily strapped during a practice session recently. It was a swelling in the knee that ruled Shami out of the last two Tests in the Bord-Gavaskar Trophy. Gambhir and SKY will take call on Shami’s selection The Indian batting coach also cleared the air over concerns regarding the pacer's fitness and said that it is “not a problem” but his return to the team will depend on the plans of coach Gautam Gambhir and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav as Shami has also been picked for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Also Read: IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I Live Score: India aim to seal series in Rajkot “Yes, Shami is fit but something about him playing or not playing, I am not the one who can answer. There is definitely a plan (for Shami) looking at coming matches as well as one-dayers. So, that is something Gautam and obviously Surya will take a call on. But (his) fitness, definitely is not a problem, depending on how they are planning to build his load,” Kotak said in a presser. Kotak looks forward to working with Kohli Kotak is also looking forward to working with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the ODIs, as they have been in poor form off late. “Rohit and Virat are senior players, but even the players we have now, it is a lot about understanding how they are planning their games, how they think, and then see if we can add something. If I can add value to 2%, 5% (of their game), that would be great. There might be a lot of things that I can also learn from them,” he said. (With inputs from agencies)

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I: 'Mohammed Shami is fit, but...’, says Indian batting coach ahead of 3rd T20I

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<p class="Paragraph SCXW267183254 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="1843089495" paraeid="{d0a33f06-3d53-4b26-872c-7c3540e74e3f}{117}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0">Former&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/south-africa-cricket">South African cricketer</a> and captain, AB de Villiers announced retirement after the 2021 edition of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL). He later said the reason behind his sudden retirement was that&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0">his younger child accidentally kicked him in the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0">eyes,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0"> and he started to lose vision after that. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW267183254 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW267183254 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="1070187374" paraeid="{60f0cf98-1a93-4a3e-ba4a-8a8235d359ed}{25}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0">Four years later, the former cricketer has recovered from the injury and is now set to feature in the second edition of the World Championship of Legends. He announced it on X on Tuesday (Jan 28)</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW267183254 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"></span></p>
<p class="Paragraph SCXW267183254 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="1070187374" paraeid="{60f0cf98-1a93-4a3e-ba4a-8a8235d359ed}{25}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0"><strong>See the post here:</strong>&nbsp;</span></span></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">It&rsquo;s official. I will be playing for the South African team <a href="https://twitter.com/WCLSAChampions?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WCLSAChampions</a> in the upcoming <a href="https://twitter.com/WclLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WclLeague</a> 2025! 🌟<br><br>Mark your calendars: the tournament runs from 18th July to 2nd August.<br><br>Can&rsquo;t wait to renew rivalry with so many legends from five other countries. I&rsquo;m heading to the&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/4GnUwdP8LB">pic.twitter.com/4GnUwdP8LB</a></p>
&mdash; AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) <a href="https://twitter.com/ABdeVilliers17/status/1884141560662458624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW267183254 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="1070187374" paraeid="{60f0cf98-1a93-4a3e-ba4a-8a8235d359ed}{25}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0">Reflecting on his return, the 40-year-old said that he </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0">previously</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0"> lost the urge to play the sport but playing with his sons in the garden has revived his spirit to return to the cricket field. Now, he is actively preparing himself in the gym and announced himself for the World Championship of Legends, set to begin in July 2025.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW267183254 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="Paragraph SCXW267183254 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="1070187374" paraeid="{60f0cf98-1a93-4a3e-ba4a-8a8235d359ed}{25}"><span class="EOP SCXW267183254 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/indias-batting-coach-sitanshu-kotak-backs-captain-suryakumar-amid-lean-patch-8661142">India&rsquo;s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak backs captain Suryakumar amid lean patch</a><br></span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW267183254 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="1465645336" paraeid="{d0a33f06-3d53-4b26-872c-7c3540e74e3f}{162}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0">&ldquo;Four years ago, I retired from all </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0">forms of the game </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0">because I just </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0">didn&rsquo;t</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0">feel t</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0">he urge to play </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW267183254 BCX0">anymore</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0">. Well,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0"> time has passed, and my young sons have started playing the game. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0">We&rsquo;ve b</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0">een playing more and more often in the garden, and, well, it feels as though some kind of flame has been lit again.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW267183254 BCX0">So</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0"> I a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0">m</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0"> h</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0">eading back to the gym and the nets, and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0">I&rsquo;ll</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0"> be</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0"> rea</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0">dy for WCL in July,&rdquo; de Villiers said.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW267183254 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW267183254 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="200696456" paraeid="{d0a33f06-3d53-4b26-872c-7c3540e74e3f}{180}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0">Notably, de Villiers played 78 T20Is in his career, scoring 1672 runs at a strike rate of 135.16. He was known for his destructive batting, having amassed 9424 runs at a strike rate of 150.13 in T20 cricket overall. </span></span></p>
<p class="Paragraph SCXW267183254 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="200696456" paraeid="{d0a33f06-3d53-4b26-872c-7c3540e74e3f}{180}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0">Meanwhile, he will also be leading South Africa Legends in the upcoming season. Jacques Kallis was at the helm of things in 2024. The squad also featured the likes of Herschelle Gibbs, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/dale-steyn">Dale Steyn</a>, and&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0">Imran Tahir,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267183254 BCX0"> among others.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW267183254 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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Sports, Cricket: AB de Villiers has played 78 T20Is in his career, scoring 1672 runs at a strike rate of 135.16. He was known for his destructive batting

Former South African cricketer and captain, AB de Villiers announced retirement after the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He later said the reason behind his sudden retirement was that his younger child accidentally kicked him in the eyes, and he started to lose vision after that. Four years later, the former cricketer has recovered from the injury and is now set to feature in the second edition of the World Championship of Legends. He announced it on X on Tuesday (Jan 28) See the post here: It’s official. I will be playing for the South African team @WCLSAChampions in the upcoming @WclLeague 2025! 🌟 Mark your calendars: the tournament runs from 18th July to 2nd August. Can’t wait to renew rivalry with so many legends from five other countries. I’m heading to the… pic.twitter.com/4GnUwdP8LB — AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) January 28, 2025 Reflecting on his return, the 40-year-old said that he previously lost the urge to play the sport but playing with his sons in the garden has revived his spirit to return to the cricket field. Now, he is actively preparing himself in the gym and announced himself for the World Championship of Legends, set to begin in July 2025. Also Read: India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak backs captain Suryakumar amid lean patch “Four years ago, I retired from all forms of the game because I just didn’t feel the urge to play anymore. Well, time has passed, and my young sons have started playing the game. We’ve been playing more and more often in the garden, and, well, it feels as though some kind of flame has been lit again. So I am heading back to the gym and the nets, and I’ll be ready for WCL in July,” de Villiers said. Notably, de Villiers played 78 T20Is in his career, scoring 1672 runs at a strike rate of 135.16. He was known for his destructive batting, having amassed 9424 runs at a strike rate of 150.13 in T20 cricket overall. Meanwhile, he will also be leading South Africa Legends in the upcoming season. Jacques Kallis was at the helm of things in 2024. The squad also featured the likes of Herschelle Gibbs, Dale Steyn, and Imran Tahir, among others. (With inputs from agencies)

AB de Villiers set to return to cricket after four years in 20-over league

<p><span>India star batter&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Virat Kohli</a><span>&nbsp;is all set to join Delhi's&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ranji-trophy" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ranji Trophy</a><span>&nbsp;squad on Tuesday (Jan 28) for their upcoming fixture against Railways from January 30 to February 2. Kohli will play the Ranji Trophy for the first time since 2012 when he had played against Uttar Pradesh.</span></p>
<p><span>Virat Kohli's link-up with the squad was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ranji-trophy-virat-kohli-to-join-delhi-team-on-tuesday-jan-28-kohli-last-ranji-trophy-match-score-8659298" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">confirmed by Delhi coach Sarandeep Singh</a> as reported by cricket news website ESPNCricinfo. Kohli had earlier opted out of Delhi's last Ranji Trophy match from January 23 to 25 due to a neck injury.</span></p>
<p><span><strong>Also Read:</strong> </span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/champions-trophy-2025-final-tickets-sale-date-tickets-for-india-champions-trophy-match-india-schedule-in-champions-trophy-2025-india-vs-pakistan-feb-23-8659064" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Champions Trophy 2025: ICC says sale of tickets for final to be open only after first semi-final | Know Why</a></p>
<p><span>Kohli had said that he is recovering from neck pain for which he took an injection on January 8 - three days after India's tour of Australia had ended while opting out of Delhi's last Ranji Trophy match.</span></p>
<p><span>Kohli played his last Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh in 2012. Batting at number 4, he scored 14 runs in the first innings as Delhi were bowled out for 235. In the second innings, Kohli scored 43 runs as Delhi scored 322 runs and set UP a target of 155 runs. UP won the match by six wickets.</span></p>
<p><span>Kohli made his debut for Delhi in 2006 against Tamil Nadu before playing his last match in 2012. In six years, the former Indian skipper went on to play 23 matches - scoring 1,574 runs at an average of 50.70.</span></p>
<h2><strong>Follow Virat Kohli Ranji Trophy Return Updates below:</strong></h2>

<p>That's all for today. We'll be back tomorrow with more updates as Virat Kohli gets a day closer to his Ranji Trophy comeback in nearly 13 years.</p>
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Virat Kohli Ranji Trophy Return

<p><span>Delhi batter Ayush Badoni will be leading&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Virat Kohli</a><span>&nbsp;in Delhi's&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ranji-trophy" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ranji Trophy</a><span>&nbsp;match against Railways from January 30 to February 2. Badoni, who made his first class debut only last year, had shot to fame after his exploits in cash-rich T20 tournament Indian Premier League (IPL).</span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ayush-badoni-uncapped-india-batter-ipl-lsg-player-will-captain-virat-kohli-in-delhi-ranji-trophy-match-against-railways-8661279" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span>Read More</span></a></p>

Virat Kohli Ranji Trophy Return Live: Badoni to lead Delhi

<p><span>Kohli, who will return to domestic cricket for the first time in 12 years, will play under 25-year-old uncapped India batter Ayush Badoni. Kohli is one of the big players who is returning to domestic cricket after BCCI's new policy which demanded the players to be part of it.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/virat-kohli-ranji-trophy-return-india-batter-declines-to-lead-delhi-team-in-railways-match-8660850" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span>Read More</span></a></p>

Virat Kohli Ranji Trophy Return Live: India batter declines to lead Delhi

<p><span>The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) is set to increase the security of Arun Jaitley stadium in anticipation of large crowd coming in to watch India batter&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Virat Kohli</a><span>. The India batter is set to play in Delhi's&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ranji-trophy" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ranji Trophy</a><span>&nbsp;match against Railways from January 30 to February 2.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/virat-kohli-in-ranji-trophy-ddca-increasing-security-to-manage-crowd-during-railways-match-8660676" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span>Read More</span></a></p>

Virat Kohli Ranji Trophy Return Live: DDCA increasing security to manage crowd

<p>Kohli made his debut for Delhi in 2006 against Tamil Nadu before playing his last match in 2012. In six years, the former Indian skipper went on to play 23 matches - scoring 1,574 runs at an average of 50.70.</p>
<p>Overall, Kohli has played 155 first-class matches (including his 123 Tests) and has scored 11,479 runs (including 9,230 Test runs) at an average of 55.96 with 37 hundreds (30 in Tests) and 39 fifties (31 in Tests).</p>

Virat Kohli Ranji Trophy Return Live: Kohli's Ranji Trophy stats

<p><span>Kohli played his last Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh in 2012. Batting at number 4, he scored 14 runs in the first innings as Delhi were bowled out for 235. In the second innings, Kohli scored 43 runs as Delhi scored 322 runs and set UP a target of 155 runs.</span></p>
<p><span>The batter, who had been practicing with former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar in Alibaugh, arrived at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday (Jan 28). Kohli took part in team huddle and net session as well.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ranji-trophy-virat-kohli-practice-video-with-delhi-team-ahead-of-railways-match-from-jan-30-8660376" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span>Watch Here</span></a></p>

Virat Kohli Ranji Trophy Return Live: Watch Kohli in practice

<p><span>According to a report from a leading news outlet, Kohli&rsquo;s Ranji Trophy match will not be telecasted on the Sports 18 Network, which holds the rights to broadcast India&rsquo;s domestic matches. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has already allocated telecast slots to Karnataka vs. Haryana, Bengal vs. Punjab, and Jammu &amp; Kashmir vs. Baroda, meaning there could be logistical issues in broadcasting the match.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-ranji-trophy-return-delhi-railways-contest-unlikely-to-be-telecasted-live-streamed-report-8659828" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span>Read More</span></a></p>

Virat Kohli Ranji Trophy Return Live: Delhi vs Railways live telecast

<p><span>November 2012 was the last time&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli</a><span>&nbsp;featured for Delhi in the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ranji-trophy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ranji Trophy</a><span>. 13 years later, he will play his next game in India&rsquo;s premier domestic tournament. The ace Indian batter, perhaps the best of the past decade, will play Delhi&rsquo;s last league game this season.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/here-are-all-details-of-virat-kohlis-ranji-trophy-game-for-delhi-after-13-years-8647202" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span>Read all details here</span></a></p>

Virat Kohli Ranji Trophy Return Live: All details you should know

Ranji Trophy: India batter Virat Kohli has linked up with the Delhi team ahead of his return to domestic cricket for the first time since 2012. Cricket Sports

India star batter Virat Kohli is all set to join Delhi's Ranji Trophy squad on Tuesday (Jan 28) for their upcoming fixture against Railways from January 30 to February 2. Kohli will play the Ranji Trophy for the first time since 2012 when he had played against Uttar Pradesh. Virat Kohli's link-up with the squad was confirmed by Delhi coach Sarandeep Singh as reported by cricket news website ESPNCricinfo. Kohli had earlier opted out of Delhi's last Ranji Trophy match from January 23 to 25 due to a neck injury. Also Read: Champions Trophy 2025: ICC says sale of tickets for final to be open only after first semi-final | Know Why Kohli had said that he is recovering from neck pain for which he took an injection on January 8 - three days after India's tour of Australia had ended while opting out of Delhi's last Ranji Trophy match. Kohli played his last Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh in 2012. Batting at number 4, he scored 14 runs in the first innings as Delhi were bowled out for 235. In the second innings, Kohli scored 43 runs as Delhi scored 322 runs and set UP a target of 155 runs. UP won the match by six wickets. Kohli made his debut for Delhi in 2006 against Tamil Nadu before playing his last match in 2012. In six years, the former Indian skipper went on to play 23 matches - scoring 1,574 runs at an average of 50.70. Follow Virat Kohli Ranji Trophy Return Updates below:

HIGHLIGHTS | Virat Kohli Ranji Trophy Updates: India batter begins practice with Delhi team

<p>Delhi batter Ayush Badoni will be leading <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Virat Kohli</a> in Delhi's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ranji-trophy" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ranji Trophy</a> match against Railways from January 30 to February 2. Badoni, who made his first-class debut only last year, shot to fame after his exploits in the cash-rich T20 tournament Indian Premier League (IPL).</p>
<p>Badoni, who was identified by current India coach Gautam Gambhir, was given a chance for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) where Gambhir was the director of cricket. The 25-year-old credits the Indian coach for his success.</p>
<p>He was also retained by the LSG ahead of the IPL mega auction in December 2024 for INR 4 crore ($500,000).</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/virat-kohli-ranji-trophy-return-live-updates-kohli-last-ranji-match-score-rohit-sharma-kl-rahul-ranji-trophy-8660230" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Virat Kohli Ranji Trophy Return Updates</a></p>
<h2><strong>Who is Ayush Badoni?</strong></h2>
<p>Badoni first came to the limelight when he scored fifty in IPL 2022 for LSG. His stroke play thrilled the crowd and former players alike. Badoni had represented India at the U-19 level as well but was lost backstage for three years despite scoring 185 in the youth Test against Sri Lanka and 28-ball 52 in the Asia Cup Final (2018).</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/virat-kohli-ranji-trophy-return-india-batter-declines-to-lead-delhi-team-in-railways-match-8660850" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Virat Kohli declines to lead Delhi team in Railways match</a></p>
<p>Badoni played with the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Devdutt Padikkal but could not reach the same heights in international cricket and remains uncapped.</p>
<p>After his IPL exploits in 2022, he made his FC debut in 2023 and has played 13 games so far, scoring 964 runs at an average of 53 with three hundreds and two fifties. His highest in FC cricket is 205 not out and he currently leads the Delhi Ranji Trophy team.</p>
<p>In List A cricket, Badoni has played 18 games with 540 runs to his name at an average of 38 with one hundred and three fifties.</p>
<p><strong>Ayush Badoni in IPL</strong></p>
<p>In IPL, Badoni has played 42 matches for LSG and has scored 634 runs at a strike rate of 134 and an average of 24. He has also hit four fifties with a best of 59 not out.</p>

Ayush Badoni, who was identified by current India coach Gautam Gambhir, was given a chance for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) where Gambhir was the director of cricket. 

Delhi batter Ayush Badoni will be leading Virat Kohli in Delhi's Ranji Trophy match against Railways from January 30 to February 2. Badoni, who made his first-class debut only last year, shot to fame after his exploits in the cash-rich T20 tournament Indian Premier League (IPL). Badoni, who was identified by current India coach Gautam Gambhir, was given a chance for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) where Gambhir was the director of cricket. The 25-year-old credits the Indian coach for his success. He was also retained by the LSG ahead of the IPL mega auction in December 2024 for INR 4 crore ($500,000). Also Read: Virat Kohli Ranji Trophy Return Updates Who is Ayush Badoni? Badoni first came to the limelight when he scored fifty in IPL 2022 for LSG. His stroke play thrilled the crowd and former players alike. Badoni had represented India at the U-19 level as well but was lost backstage for three years despite scoring 185 in the youth Test against Sri Lanka and 28-ball 52 in the Asia Cup Final (2018). Also Read: Virat Kohli declines to lead Delhi team in Railways match Badoni played with the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Devdutt Padikkal but could not reach the same heights in international cricket and remains uncapped. After his IPL exploits in 2022, he made his FC debut in 2023 and has played 13 games so far, scoring 964 runs at an average of 53 with three hundreds and two fifties. His highest in FC cricket is 205 not out and he currently leads the Delhi Ranji Trophy team. In List A cricket, Badoni has played 18 games with 540 runs to his name at an average of 38 with one hundred and three fifties. Ayush Badoni in IPL In IPL, Badoni has played 42 matches for LSG and has scored 634 runs at a strike rate of 134 and an average of 24. He has also hit four fifties with a best of 59 not out.

Ayush Badoni - Meet uncapped India batter and IPL star who will lead Virat Kohli in Delhi's Ranji Trophy match against Railways

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<p class="Paragraph SCXW130225373 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="551085901" paraeid="{9023e4c0-2196-4d2a-aada-7850f2cb186d}{50}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW130225373 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW130225373 BCX0">India&rsquo;s T20 captain </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW130225373 BCX0"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/suryakumar-yadav">Suryakumar Yadav</a> has not lit up the T20I series </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW130225373 BCX0">against</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW130225373 BCX0"> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/england-cricket">England </a>with his bat so far. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW130225373 BCX0">Suryakumar </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW130225373 BCX0">has scored 0 and 12 in the first two matches of the 5-T20I series, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW130225373 BCX0">extend</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW130225373 BCX0">ing his run of poor outcomes from the tour of South Africa. However, </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW130225373 BCX0">newly-appointed</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW130225373 BCX0"> batting coach Sitanshu Kotak </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW130225373 BCX0">dismissed </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW130225373 BCX0">any concerns about the batter</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW130225373 BCX0">&rsquo;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW130225373 BCX0">s form</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW130225373 BCX0">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW130225373 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<h2 class="Paragraph SCXW130225373 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="2115860050" paraeid="{98c9f0c2-9421-45f1-b8cc-512296cb6823}{102}">'Surya has been batting with same flow'</h2>
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Cricket Sports: Sitanshu said that he did not see any difference in the batter’s approach. India have a 2-0 lead in 5-match series and have a chance to clinch the series in Rajkot

India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav has not lit up the T20I series against England with his bat so far. Suryakumar has scored 0 and 12 in the first two matches of the 5-T20I series, extending his run of poor outcomes from the tour of South Africa. However, newly-appointed batting coach Sitanshu Kotak dismissed any concerns about the batter’s form. The batting coach said that he did not see any difference in the batter’s approach. Kotak explained that when the Indian team was playing high-risk cricket, batters were bound to fail from time to time. Kotak said that it was not possible to play a high-risk, high-scoring game while trying to preserve wickets. Also Read: Virat Kohli in Ranji Trophy: DDCA increasing security to manage crowd during Railways match “Surya, I think he is performing, but sometimes I feel we also expect a lot. Every game, if we think Surya will perform (that is not okay). The game has become so aggressive, there is so much intent we have to play in the T20s, there will be a time when they get out because they are playing fearless (cricket). Because if you want to score 200-225, you cannot play cricket where you are trying to save your wickets. He plays a brand of cricket for the team, which is very, very selfless, and that is what he tells the batters as well. There are games he will perform, and there are games where he will not,” Sitanshu said at the pre-match press conference. 'Surya has been batting with same flow' “I think that he has been batting with the same flow, I would not say there is any change really. But plan-wise, the opposition sides will bowl in areas (to target him), but he is very smart and will read that, and practices according to that. I think, Touchwood (he would score) in this game,” he added. Suryakumar Yadav has scored in single digits thrice in his last four games. The batter’s last fifty came against Bangladesh in October 2024. While Surya’s recent run of scores has been inconsistent, the Indian team has done well under his captaincy. Suryakumar has won series against Bangladesh, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and now is on the brink of another series win against England. India already have a 2-0 lead in the 5-match series and have a chance to complete a series win in Rajkot on Tuesday (Jan 28). (With inputs from agencies)

India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak backs captain Suryakumar amid lean patch

<p>India batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Virat Kohli</a> has declined to captain the Delhi Ranji Trophy team in their next match against Railways from January 30 to February 2. Kohli, who will return to domestic cricket for the first time in 12 years, will play under 25-year-old uncapped India batter Ayush Badoni.</p>
<p>Kohli is one of the big players who is returning to domestic cricket after BCCI's new policy which demanded the players to be part of it.</p>
<h2><strong>Kohli declines to lead Delhi Ranji Trophy team</strong></h2>
<p>The former India skipper, playing his first match in nearly 13 years, has declined to lead the Delhi team, reported media outlet Times of India. Kohli is not only one of the most successful skippers of India but world cricket as well.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/virat-kohli-ranji-trophy-return-live-updates-kohli-last-ranji-match-score-rohit-sharma-kl-rahul-ranji-trophy-8660230" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Virat Kohli Ranji Trophy Live Updates</a></p>
<p>The Delhi team instead will be led by Ayush Badoni who had also led Delhi in the last match against Saurashtra from January 23-25.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Earlier, Kohli <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ranji-trophy-virat-kohli-practice-video-with-delhi-team-ahead-of-railways-match-from-jan-30-8660376" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">joined the Delhi team</a> at Arun Jaitley stadium on Tuesday (Jan 28) and took part in practice session as well. He batted about 45 minutes in the nets.</p>
<p>The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) is also <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/virat-kohli-in-ranji-trophy-ddca-increasing-security-to-manage-crowd-during-railways-match-8660676" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">planning to increase security</a> of the stadium in anticipation of the crowd which may come to watch the star India batter play.</p>
<h2><strong>Virat Kohli's Ranji Trophy stats</strong></h2>
<p>Kohli made his debut for Delhi in 2006 against Tamil Nadu before playing his last match in 2012. In six years, the former Indian skipper went on to play 23 matches - scoring 1,574 runs at an average of 50.70.</p>
<p>Overall, Kohli has played 155 first-class matches (including his 123 Tests) and has scored 11,479 runs (including 9,230 Test runs) at an average of 55.96 with 37 hundreds (30 in Tests) and 39 fifties (31 in Tests).</p>
<p>The India international players are showing in Ranji Trophy matches after BCCI's new policy which made it mandatory for them to participate in domestic cricket.</p>

Ranji Trophy: Virat Kohli, who will return to domestic cricket for the first time in 12 years, will play under 25-year-old uncapped India batter Ayush Badoni. Sports Cricket

India batter Virat Kohli has declined to captain the Delhi Ranji Trophy team in their next match against Railways from January 30 to February 2. Kohli, who will return to domestic cricket for the first time in 12 years, will play under 25-year-old uncapped India batter Ayush Badoni. Kohli is one of the big players who is returning to domestic cricket after BCCI's new policy which demanded the players to be part of it. Kohli declines to lead Delhi Ranji Trophy team The former India skipper, playing his first match in nearly 13 years, has declined to lead the Delhi team, reported media outlet Times of India. Kohli is not only one of the most successful skippers of India but world cricket as well. Also Read: Virat Kohli Ranji Trophy Live Updates The Delhi team instead will be led by Ayush Badoni who had also led Delhi in the last match against Saurashtra from January 23-25. Earlier, Kohli joined the Delhi team at Arun Jaitley stadium on Tuesday (Jan 28) and took part in practice session as well. He batted about 45 minutes in the nets. The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) is also planning to increase security of the stadium in anticipation of the crowd which may come to watch the star India batter play. Virat Kohli's Ranji Trophy stats Kohli made his debut for Delhi in 2006 against Tamil Nadu before playing his last match in 2012. In six years, the former Indian skipper went on to play 23 matches - scoring 1,574 runs at an average of 50.70. Overall, Kohli has played 155 first-class matches (including his 123 Tests) and has scored 11,479 runs (including 9,230 Test runs) at an average of 55.96 with 37 hundreds (30 in Tests) and 39 fifties (31 in Tests). The India international players are showing in Ranji Trophy matches after BCCI's new policy which made it mandatory for them to participate in domestic cricket.

Ranji Trophy: Virat Kohli declines to lead Delhi team in Railways match

<p>The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) is set to increase the security of Arun Jaitley stadium in anticipation of large crowd coming in to watch India batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Virat Kohli</a>. The India batter is set to play in Delhi's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ranji-trophy" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ranji Trophy</a> match against Railways from January 30 to February 2.</p>
<p>Kohli is one of the big players who is returning to domestic cricket after BCCI's new policy which demanded the players be part of it. He&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ranji-trophy-virat-kohli-practice-video-with-delhi-team-ahead-of-railways-match-from-jan-30-8660376" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">joined the Delhi team</a> for practice on Tuesday (Jan 28).</p>
<h2><strong>DDCA beefs up security ahead of Virat Kohli's Ranji return</strong></h2>
<p>The DDCA is planning to increase the security as well as ask Delhi Police for help to manage the crowd that may visit the Arun Jaitley stadium to watch Virat Kohli play.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/virat-kohli-ranji-trophy-return-live-updates-kohli-last-ranji-match-score-rohit-sharma-kl-rahul-ranji-trophy-8660230" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Virat Kohli Ranji Trophy Return Live Updates</a></p>
<p>"The Delhi Police will receive a letter from us. We have enhanced our private security, so we have initiated all these arrangements, and we will attempt to ensure there is no inconvenience for the fans when they come on January 30 to see the match," DDCA secretary Ashok Sharma said, as reported by media outlet Times of India.</p>
<p>Kohli played his last Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh in 2012. Batting at number 4, he scored 14 runs in the first innings as Delhi were bowled out for 235. In the second innings, Kohli scored 43 runs as Delhi scored 322 runs and set UP a target of 155 runs. UP won the match by six wickets.</p>
<p>India skipper Rohit Sharma also played in Mumbai's Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir on January 23. Along with him, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja also featured for their respective teams.</p>
<p>Rohit's return to the Ranji Trophy, after nearly a decade, lasted only for 19 balls as he was dismissed by J&amp;K pacer Umar Nazir Mir. Mumbai eventually went on to lose the game.</p>

Ranji Trophy: The DDCA is planning to increase the security as well as ask Delhi Police for help to manage the crowd which may visit to watch Virat Kohli play. Cricket Sports 

The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) is set to increase the security of Arun Jaitley stadium in anticipation of large crowd coming in to watch India batter Virat Kohli. The India batter is set to play in Delhi's Ranji Trophy match against Railways from January 30 to February 2. Kohli is one of the big players who is returning to domestic cricket after BCCI's new policy which demanded the players be part of it. He joined the Delhi team for practice on Tuesday (Jan 28). DDCA beefs up security ahead of Virat Kohli's Ranji return The DDCA is planning to increase the security as well as ask Delhi Police for help to manage the crowd that may visit the Arun Jaitley stadium to watch Virat Kohli play. Also Read: Virat Kohli Ranji Trophy Return Live Updates "The Delhi Police will receive a letter from us. We have enhanced our private security, so we have initiated all these arrangements, and we will attempt to ensure there is no inconvenience for the fans when they come on January 30 to see the match," DDCA secretary Ashok Sharma said, as reported by media outlet Times of India. Kohli played his last Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh in 2012. Batting at number 4, he scored 14 runs in the first innings as Delhi were bowled out for 235. In the second innings, Kohli scored 43 runs as Delhi scored 322 runs and set UP a target of 155 runs. UP won the match by six wickets. India skipper Rohit Sharma also played in Mumbai's Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir on January 23. Along with him, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja also featured for their respective teams. Rohit's return to the Ranji Trophy, after nearly a decade, lasted only for 19 balls as he was dismissed by J&K pacer Umar Nazir Mir. Mumbai eventually went on to lose the game.

Virat Kohli in Ranji Trophy: DDCA increasing security to manage crowd during Railways match

<p>India batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Virat Kohli</a> linked up with the Delhi team on Tuesday (Jan 28) ahead of his <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ranji-trophy" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ranji Trophy</a> match against Railways to be played from January 30 to February 2. Kohli will be playing his first domestic cricket match in Ranji Trophy for the first time since 2012.</p>
<p>Kohli played his last Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh in 2012. Batting at number 4, he scored 14 runs in the first innings as Delhi were bowled out for 235. In the second innings, Kohli scored 43 runs as Delhi scored 322 runs and set UP a target of 155 runs. UP won the match by six wickets.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/virat-kohli-ranji-trophy-return-live-updates-kohli-last-ranji-match-score-rohit-sharma-kl-rahul-ranji-trophy-8660230" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Virat Kohli Ranji Trophy Return Live Updates</a></p>
<h2><strong>Kohli joins Delhi team</strong></h2>
<p>The batter, who had been practicing with former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar in Alibaugh, arrived at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday (Jan 28). Kohli took part in team huddle and net session as well. Have a look at the video below:</p>
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<p>Kohli started with warm-up along with the squad including other drills before batting for 45 minutes and faced a mix of five pace bowlers (3 right-arm and 2 left-arm) including two left-arm spinners.</p>
<p>The India star also participated in fielding throwdowns towards the end of the session.</p>
<h2><strong>Virat Kohli's Ranji Trophy stats</strong></h2>
<p>Kohli made his debut for Delhi in 2006 against Tamil Nadu before playing his last match in 2012. In six years, the former Indian skipper went on to play 23 matches - scoring 1,574 runs at an average of 50.70.</p>
<p>Overall, Kohli has played 155 first-class matches (including his 123 Tests) and has scored 11,479 runs (including 9,230 Test runs) at an average of 55.96 with 37 hundreds (30 in Tests) and 39 fifties (31 in Tests).</p>
<p>The India international players are showing in Ranji Trophy matches after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">BCCI</a>'s new policy which made it mandatory for them to participate in domestic cricket.</p>

Ranji Trophy: Virat Kohli started warm-up with the squad including other drills before batting for 45 minutes and faced pace bowlers and left-arm spinners as well. Cricket Sports

India batter Virat Kohli linked up with the Delhi team on Tuesday (Jan 28) ahead of his Ranji Trophy match against Railways to be played from January 30 to February 2. Kohli will be playing his first domestic cricket match in Ranji Trophy for the first time since 2012. Kohli played his last Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh in 2012. Batting at number 4, he scored 14 runs in the first innings as Delhi were bowled out for 235. In the second innings, Kohli scored 43 runs as Delhi scored 322 runs and set UP a target of 155 runs. UP won the match by six wickets. Also Read: Virat Kohli Ranji Trophy Return Live Updates Kohli joins Delhi team The batter, who had been practicing with former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar in Alibaugh, arrived at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday (Jan 28). Kohli took part in team huddle and net session as well. Have a look at the video below: Virat Kohli at Arun Jaitley Stadium 😍 pic.twitter.com/Ock3jyVlLH — Virat Kohli Fan Club (@Trend_VKohli) January 28, 2025 Kohli started with warm-up along with the squad including other drills before batting for 45 minutes and faced a mix of five pace bowlers (3 right-arm and 2 left-arm) including two left-arm spinners. The India star also participated in fielding throwdowns towards the end of the session. Virat Kohli's Ranji Trophy stats Kohli made his debut for Delhi in 2006 against Tamil Nadu before playing his last match in 2012. In six years, the former Indian skipper went on to play 23 matches - scoring 1,574 runs at an average of 50.70. Overall, Kohli has played 155 first-class matches (including his 123 Tests) and has scored 11,479 runs (including 9,230 Test runs) at an average of 55.96 with 37 hundreds (30 in Tests) and 39 fifties (31 in Tests). The India international players are showing in Ranji Trophy matches after BCCI's new policy which made it mandatory for them to participate in domestic cricket.

Ranji Trophy: WATCH | Virat Kohli starts practice with Delhi team ahead of Railways match

<p>India paceman <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jasprit Bumrah</a> was Monday named men's Test cricketer of the year for 2024 by the International Cricket Council.</p>
<p>The right-arm quick returned to the five-day format in late 2023 following a lengthy absence due to a back injury.</p>
<p>Bumrah, 31, was the leading wicket-taker in Test cricket in 2024, topping the charts with 71 scalps, well clear of second-placed Gus Atkinson of England (52 in 11 matches).</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ranji-trophy-virat-kohli-to-join-delhi-team-on-tuesday-jan-28-kohli-last-ranji-trophy-match-score-8659298" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ranji Trophy: Virat Kohli set to join Delhi team for practice on Tuesday</a></p>
<p>His average across the year was a breathtaking 14.92, and he ended 2024 with a strike rate for the year of just 30.1.</p>
<p>"Test cricket has always been a format I hold close to my heart, and to be recognised on this platform is truly special," said Bumrah.</p>
<p>"This award is not just a reflection of my individual efforts but also of the unwavering support of my teammates, coaches, and fans who continue to believe and inspire me every day."</p>
<p>"Representing India is a privilege I deeply cherish, and knowing my efforts bring smiles to people around the world makes this journey even more special."</p>
<p>Bumrah beat England batsmen Harry Brook and Joe Root as well as Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis to the award, given by the game's governing body.</p>
<p>Smriti Mandhana made it a double success for India as she was voted women's one-day international cricketer of the year for the second time.</p>
<p>Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai clinched the men's ODI award.</p>
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Bumrah, 31, was the leading wicket-taker in Test cricket in 2024, topping the charts with 71, well clear of second-placed Gus Atkinson of England (52 in 11 matches). Cricket Sports

India paceman Jasprit Bumrah was Monday named men's Test cricketer of the year for 2024 by the International Cricket Council. The right-arm quick returned to the five-day format in late 2023 following a lengthy absence due to a back injury. Bumrah, 31, was the leading wicket-taker in Test cricket in 2024, topping the charts with 71 scalps, well clear of second-placed Gus Atkinson of England (52 in 11 matches). Also Read: Ranji Trophy: Virat Kohli set to join Delhi team for practice on Tuesday His average across the year was a breathtaking 14.92, and he ended 2024 with a strike rate for the year of just 30.1. "Test cricket has always been a format I hold close to my heart, and to be recognised on this platform is truly special," said Bumrah. "This award is not just a reflection of my individual efforts but also of the unwavering support of my teammates, coaches, and fans who continue to believe and inspire me every day." "Representing India is a privilege I deeply cherish, and knowing my efforts bring smiles to people around the world makes this journey even more special." Bumrah beat England batsmen Harry Brook and Joe Root as well as Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis to the award, given by the game's governing body. Smriti Mandhana made it a double success for India as she was voted women's one-day international cricketer of the year for the second time. Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai clinched the men's ODI award. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

ICC Test Cricketer of Year Jasprit Bumrah joins Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir in elite company

<p>India star batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Virat Kohli</a> is all set to join Delhi's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ranji-trophy" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ranji Trophy</a> squad on Tuesday (Jan 28) for their upcoming fixture against Railways from January 30 to February 2. Kohli will play the Ranji Trophy for the first time since 2012 when he had played against Uttar Pradesh.</p>
<p>The decision to play in domestic cricket comes days after the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">BCCI</a> made it mandatory for players in the new policy.</p>
<h2><strong>Kohli to play Ranji Trophy after 12 years</strong></h2>
<p>Virat Kohli's link-up with the squad was confirmed by Delhi coach Sarandeep Singh as reported by cricket news website ESPNCricinfo. Kohli had earlier opted out of Delhi's last Ranji Trophy match from January 23 to 25 due to a neck injury.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/here-are-all-details-of-virat-kohlis-ranji-trophy-game-for-delhi-after-13-years-8647202" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Here are all details of Virat Kohli&rsquo;s Ranji Trophy return game for Delhi</a></p>
<p>Kohli had said that he is recovering from neck pain for which he took an injection on January 8 - three days after India's tour of Australia had ended while opting out of Delhi's last Ranji Trophy match.</p>
<h2><strong>Virat Kohli's score in his last Ranji Trophy match</strong></h2>
<p>Kohli played his last Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh in 2012. Batting at number 4, he scored 14 runs in the first innings as Delhi were bowled out for 235. In the second innings, Kohli scored 43 runs as Delhi scored 322 runs and set UP a target of 155 runs. UP won the match by six wickets.</p>
<h2><strong>Virat Kohli's Ranji Trophy stats</strong></h2>
<p>Kohli made his debut for Delhi in 2006 against Tamil Nadu before playing his last match in 2012. In six years, the former Indian skipper went on to play 23 matches - scoring 1,574 runs at an average of 50.70.</p>
<p>Overall, Kohli has played 155 first-class matches (including his 123 Tests) and has scored 11,479 runs (including 9,230 Test runs) at an average of 55.96 with 37 hundreds (30 in Tests) and 39 fifties (31 in Tests).</p>

Ranji Trophy: Virat Kohli played his last Ranji Trophy match against UP in 2012. Batting at number 4, he scored 14 runs in the 1st innings and 43 runs in 2nd. Cricket Sports

India star batter Virat Kohli is all set to join Delhi's Ranji Trophy squad on Tuesday (Jan 28) for their upcoming fixture against Railways from January 30 to February 2. Kohli will play the Ranji Trophy for the first time since 2012 when he had played against Uttar Pradesh. The decision to play in domestic cricket comes days after the BCCI made it mandatory for players in the new policy. Kohli to play Ranji Trophy after 12 years Virat Kohli's link-up with the squad was confirmed by Delhi coach Sarandeep Singh as reported by cricket news website ESPNCricinfo. Kohli had earlier opted out of Delhi's last Ranji Trophy match from January 23 to 25 due to a neck injury. Also Read: Here are all details of Virat Kohli’s Ranji Trophy return game for Delhi Kohli had said that he is recovering from neck pain for which he took an injection on January 8 - three days after India's tour of Australia had ended while opting out of Delhi's last Ranji Trophy match. Virat Kohli's score in his last Ranji Trophy match Kohli played his last Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh in 2012. Batting at number 4, he scored 14 runs in the first innings as Delhi were bowled out for 235. In the second innings, Kohli scored 43 runs as Delhi scored 322 runs and set UP a target of 155 runs. UP won the match by six wickets. Virat Kohli's Ranji Trophy stats Kohli made his debut for Delhi in 2006 against Tamil Nadu before playing his last match in 2012. In six years, the former Indian skipper went on to play 23 matches - scoring 1,574 runs at an average of 50.70. Overall, Kohli has played 155 first-class matches (including his 123 Tests) and has scored 11,479 runs (including 9,230 Test runs) at an average of 55.96 with 37 hundreds (30 in Tests) and 39 fifties (31 in Tests).

Ranji Trophy: Virat Kohli set to join Delhi team for practice on Tuesday

<p>The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the sale of tickets for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy-2025" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Champions Trophy 2025</a> final, scheduled for March 9, will go live only after the first semi-final in Lahore on March 4. The development comes about 20-odd days ahead of the tournament which begins February 19.</p>
<h2><strong>When will the Champions Trophy 2025 Final tickets go on sale?</strong></h2>
<p>The tickets for the Champions Trophy 2025 Final will go on sale after the first semi-final in Dubai, UAE on March 4. The delay is due to the hybrid model of the tournament which is in place after India declined to travel to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pcb" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Pakistan</a> for the tournament.</p>
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/champions-trophy-2025-indias-warm-up-game-opponent-named-date-yet-to-be-finalised-report-8657806" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Champions Trophy 2025: India&rsquo;s warm-up game opponent named, date not finalised &ndash; Report</a></p>
<p>As a result, India will play all its group-stage matches in Dubai. The first semi-final will also be played in Dubai regardless of India making it or not. The final, if India manage to make it to the semis and win, will also be played in Dubai.</p>
<p>In case <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-cricket-team" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">India</a> fail to enter the semis, the final will be played in Lahore, Pakistan - the venue of second semi-final (March 5). The delay in tickets is due to uncertainty of venue of the final, which depends on India's results in the tournament.</p>
<h2><strong>When will the rest of the Champions Trophy 2025 tickets go on sale?</strong></h2>
<p>The tickets for all the matches to be played in Pakistan will go on sale from Tuesday (Jan 28) at 2:30 pm Pakistan time and 1:30 pm India time.</p>
<h2><strong>When will the tickets for Champions Trophy 2025 India matches go on sale?</strong></h2>
<p>The ICC has not yet announced the date of ticket sale for India's matches in the Champions Trophy 2025, and the "information would be made available in the coming days" as per the apex body.</p>
<h2><strong>India's match schedule for Champions Trophy 2025</strong></h2>
<p>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).</p>

Champions Trophy 2025: The delay in tickets is due to uncertainty of venue of the final, which depends on India's performance and results in the tournament. Sports Cricket

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the sale of tickets for the Champions Trophy 2025 final, scheduled for March 9, will go live only after the first semi-final in Lahore on March 4. The development comes about 20-odd days ahead of the tournament which begins February 19. When will the Champions Trophy 2025 Final tickets go on sale? The tickets for the Champions Trophy 2025 Final will go on sale after the first semi-final in Dubai, UAE on March 4. The delay is due to the hybrid model of the tournament which is in place after India declined to travel to Pakistan for the tournament. Also Read: Champions Trophy 2025: India’s warm-up game opponent named, date not finalised – Report As a result, India will play all its group-stage matches in Dubai. The first semi-final will also be played in Dubai regardless of India making it or not. The final, if India manage to make it to the semis and win, will also be played in Dubai. In case India fail to enter the semis, the final will be played in Lahore, Pakistan - the venue of second semi-final (March 5). The delay in tickets is due to uncertainty of venue of the final, which depends on India's results in the tournament. When will the rest of the Champions Trophy 2025 tickets go on sale? The tickets for all the matches to be played in Pakistan will go on sale from Tuesday (Jan 28) at 2:30 pm Pakistan time and 1:30 pm India time. When will the tickets for Champions Trophy 2025 India matches go on sale? The ICC has not yet announced the date of ticket sale for India's matches in the Champions Trophy 2025, and the "information would be made available in the coming days" as per the apex body. India's match schedule for Champions Trophy 2025 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).

Champions Trophy 2025: ICC says sale of tickets for final to be open only after first semi-final | Know Why

<p>Hobart Hurricanes' Mitchell Owen hit the joint-fastest hundred in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bbl" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Big Bash League</a> (BBL) Final 2025 against Sydney Thunder on Monday (Jan 27). His 39-ball ton saw Hurricanes beat Thunder by seven wickets for their maiden BBL title. &nbsp;The hundred by Mitchell Owen in the BBL Final against Sydney Thunder is also only the second after the one by Adelaide Strikers' Jake Weatherald in 2015.</p>
<h2><strong>Here are the other fastest tons in the Big Bash League (BBL) history</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Luke Wright (44 balls)</strong></p>
<p>Melbourne Stars batter Luke Wright had scored a 44-ball ton against Hobart Hurricanes in 2012 - the third fastest ton in BBL history. Wright eventually managed 117 off 60 balls, hitting eight fours and nine sixes.</p>
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/thunder-vs-hurricanes-bbl-final-who-is-mitchell-owen-hits-fastest-hundred-in-bbl-hobart-hurricanes-beat-sydney-thunder-in-big-bash-final-win-maiden-title-8658676" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Meet Mitchell Owen - The all-rounder who guided Hobart Hurricanes to maiden BBL title</a></p>
<p><strong>Josh Brown (41 balls)</strong></p>
<p>Brisbane Heat batter Josh Brown had scored a 41-ball ton against Adelaide Strikers in challenger game in 2024. It is the joint-second fastest hundred in the BBL history. Brown eventually scored 140 off 57 balls, hitting 10 fours and 12 sixes - the most in an innings in BBL.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong><span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/sydney-thunder-vs-hobart-hurricanes-bbl-final-match-today-live-jan-27-hurricanes-vs-thunder-liveblog-8657518" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes BBL Final HIGHLIGHTS</a></p>
<p><strong>Glenn Maxwell (41 balls)</strong></p>
<p>Melbourne Stars captain Glenn Maxwell scored a 41-ball ton against Hobart Hurricanes in 2022 - the joint-second fastest ton in tournament history. Maxwell finished with 157 not out off 64 balls with the help of 22 fours and four sixes.</p>
<p><strong>Mitchell Owen (39 balls)</strong></p>
<p>Hobart Hurricanes batter Mitchell Owen hit the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/hurricanes-beat-thunder-bbl-final-mitchell-owen-39-ball-hundred-video-fastest-ton-in-bbl-fastest-fifty-in-bbl-final-highest-opening-partnership-8658343" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">39-ball ton in the BBL 2025 Final</a> against Sydney Thunder - the joint-fastest overall and the fastest in a BBL Final. Owen eventually finished with 108 off 42 balls and hit six fours and 11 sixes - the joint second most in an BBL innings.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Craig Simmons (39 balls)</strong></p>
<p>Perth Scorchers batter Craig Simmons hit the 39-ball ton against Adelaide Strikers in 2014 - the then fastest ton in the BBL history. Simmons held the record for nearly a decade till Owen equalled it. Simmons had hit eight fours and as many sixes in the innings.</p>

BBL: The hundred by Mitchell Owen in the BBL Final against Sydney Thunder is also only the second after the one by Adelaide Strikers' Jake Weatherald in 2015. Cricket Sports

Hobart Hurricanes' Mitchell Owen hit the joint-fastest hundred in the Big Bash League (BBL) Final 2025 against Sydney Thunder on Monday (Jan 27). His 39-ball ton saw Hurricanes beat Thunder by seven wickets for their maiden BBL title. The hundred by Mitchell Owen in the BBL Final against Sydney Thunder is also only the second after the one by Adelaide Strikers' Jake Weatherald in 2015. Here are the other fastest tons in the Big Bash League (BBL) history Luke Wright (44 balls) Melbourne Stars batter Luke Wright had scored a 44-ball ton against Hobart Hurricanes in 2012 - the third fastest ton in BBL history. Wright eventually managed 117 off 60 balls, hitting eight fours and nine sixes. Also Read: Meet Mitchell Owen - The all-rounder who guided Hobart Hurricanes to maiden BBL title Josh Brown (41 balls) Brisbane Heat batter Josh Brown had scored a 41-ball ton against Adelaide Strikers in challenger game in 2024. It is the joint-second fastest hundred in the BBL history. Brown eventually scored 140 off 57 balls, hitting 10 fours and 12 sixes - the most in an innings in BBL. Also Read: Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes BBL Final HIGHLIGHTS Glenn Maxwell (41 balls) Melbourne Stars captain Glenn Maxwell scored a 41-ball ton against Hobart Hurricanes in 2022 - the joint-second fastest ton in tournament history. Maxwell finished with 157 not out off 64 balls with the help of 22 fours and four sixes. Mitchell Owen (39 balls) Hobart Hurricanes batter Mitchell Owen hit the 39-ball ton in the BBL 2025 Final against Sydney Thunder - the joint-fastest overall and the fastest in a BBL Final. Owen eventually finished with 108 off 42 balls and hit six fours and 11 sixes - the joint second most in an BBL innings. Craig Simmons (39 balls) Perth Scorchers batter Craig Simmons hit the 39-ball ton against Adelaide Strikers in 2014 - the then fastest ton in the BBL history. Simmons held the record for nearly a decade till Owen equalled it. Simmons had hit eight fours and as many sixes in the innings.

Top five fastest hundreds in Big Bash League

<p>Australia batter Mitchell Owen had a dream outing in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bbl" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Big Bash League</a> (BBL) Final 2025 on Sunday (Jan 27), smashing the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/hurricanes-beat-thunder-bbl-final-mitchell-owen-39-ball-hundred-video-fastest-ton-in-bbl-fastest-fifty-in-bbl-final-highest-opening-partnership-8658343" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">joint-fastest hundred</a> in tournament history off 39 balls and the fastest in BBL Final. Owen, playing for Hobart Hurricanes, scored 108 off 42 ball and become only the second player in history to score a hundred in the BBL Final after Adelaide Strikers' Jake Weatherald in 2015.</p>
<h2><strong>Who is Mitchell Owen</strong></h2>
<p>Owen is a medium-pacer all-rounder who made his BBL debut in 2021 for Hobart Hurricanes. Prior to current season, Owen played just BBL games in four seasons and managed 79 runs only with a best of 28. He was promoted top of the order in 2024/25 season and went on to hit 452 runs - the highest in the season.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/sydney-thunder-vs-hobart-hurricanes-bbl-final-match-today-live-jan-27-hurricanes-vs-thunder-liveblog-8657518" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes BBL Final HIGHLIGHTS</a></p>
<p>Owen hit two hundreds in BBL 2024/25 season - 101 not out against Perth Scorchers in December 2024 and 108 in the BBL Final on Sunday. He also took three wickets in the 11 games he played this season.</p>
<p>Owen represents Tasmania in domestic Sheffield Shield cricket and made his debut in first class cricket in December 2023 against South Australia. He has played 12 FC games so far and scored 521 runs at an average of 30 with a highest of 83. He also has 14 wickets to his name in FC.</p>
<p>In List A cricket, Owen has scored 129 runs in 15 games at an average of 11 and highest of 29. The batter still needs to take off at the domestic level, and this BBL season could be the first step towards that.</p>
<h2>Hurricanes win maiden BBL title</h2>
<p>In the BBL Final 2025, Thunder were asked to bat first and scored 182/7 - the fourth highest total in first innings of a BBL Final. Jason Sangha top scored for Thunder with 67, while Hurricanes' skipper Nathan Ellis took 3/23, including <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/thunder-vs-hurricanes-bbl-final-video-nathan-ellis-wickets-david-warner-matthew-gikes-in-two-balls-8657822" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">two wickets in two balls</a>.</p>
<p>In reply, Hurricanes blazed through the target in just 14.1 overs and won the match by seven wickets.</p>

BBL Final: Prior to current season, Mitchell Owen played just BBL games in four seasons and managed 79 runs only with a best of 28, all for Hobart Hurricanes. Sports Cricket

Australia batter Mitchell Owen had a dream outing in Big Bash League (BBL) Final 2025 on Sunday (Jan 27), smashing the joint-fastest hundred in tournament history off 39 balls and the fastest in BBL Final. Owen, playing for Hobart Hurricanes, scored 108 off 42 ball and become only the second player in history to score a hundred in the BBL Final after Adelaide Strikers' Jake Weatherald in 2015. Who is Mitchell Owen Owen is a medium-pacer all-rounder who made his BBL debut in 2021 for Hobart Hurricanes. Prior to current season, Owen played just BBL games in four seasons and managed 79 runs only with a best of 28. He was promoted top of the order in 2024/25 season and went on to hit 452 runs - the highest in the season. Also Read: Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes BBL Final HIGHLIGHTS Owen hit two hundreds in BBL 2024/25 season - 101 not out against Perth Scorchers in December 2024 and 108 in the BBL Final on Sunday. He also took three wickets in the 11 games he played this season. Owen represents Tasmania in domestic Sheffield Shield cricket and made his debut in first class cricket in December 2023 against South Australia. He has played 12 FC games so far and scored 521 runs at an average of 30 with a highest of 83. He also has 14 wickets to his name in FC. In List A cricket, Owen has scored 129 runs in 15 games at an average of 11 and highest of 29. The batter still needs to take off at the domestic level, and this BBL season could be the first step towards that. Hurricanes win maiden BBL title In the BBL Final 2025, Thunder were asked to bat first and scored 182/7 - the fourth highest total in first innings of a BBL Final. Jason Sangha top scored for Thunder with 67, while Hurricanes' skipper Nathan Ellis took 3/23, including two wickets in two balls. In reply, Hurricanes blazed through the target in just 14.1 overs and won the match by seven wickets.

Meet Mitchell Owen - The all-rounder who guided Hobart Hurricanes to maiden BBL title

<p><strong>BBL Final 2025 Highlights: </strong>Hello and welcome to the live coverage of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/hobart-hurricanes" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hobart Hurricanes</a> vs <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sydney-thunder" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sydney Thunder</a> from Hobart. Hurricanes, led by Nathan Ellis, finished at the top of the points table by winning seven of their 10 league games and lost only two games while one ended in no result.</p>
<p>Sydney Thunder, on the other hand, are led by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/david-warner" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">David Warner</a> who managed just five wins in 10 games and lost three while two games ended in no results.</p>
<p>Thunder managed to enter the final after beating Melbourne Stars in the knockout game and hometown rivals Sydney Sixers in the qualifer. Thunder captain Warner is currently the highest run scorer in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bbl" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">BBL</a> this season with 357 runs in 11 innings at an average of 44 and a strike rate of 140.55 He has also managed three fifties with a best of 88 not out.</p>
<p>For Hurricanes, Mitchell Owen has scored the most runs 244 in 10 innings - also the third most in the season. Owen has hit these runs at an average of 38 and a strike rate of 191. His highest is 101 not out this season.</p>
<h2><strong>Follow the Thunder vs Hurricanes BBL Final updates below</strong></h2>

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<p><strong>Hurricanes vs Thunder BBL Final Live:<span>&nbsp;</span></strong>Hurricanes have blown Thunder away, sepcially Mitchell Owen who hit the joint-fastest BBL ton off just 39 balls. Hurricanes chased the 183-run target in 14.1 overs.</p>
<p><strong>Sydney Thunder:</strong> 182/7 (Sangha 67, Ellis 3/23)</p>
<p><strong>Hobart Hurricanes:</strong> 185/3 in 14.1 overs (Owen 108)</p>
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<p><strong>Hurricanes vs Thunder BBL Final Live:<span>&nbsp;</span></strong>Finally Owen is gone but he has done enough damage and it is Hurricanes' final to lose now.</p>
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<p><strong>Hobart Hurricanes Live Score:</strong><span> 138</span>/2 in 10 overs (Owen 108, McDermott 5)</p>
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<p><strong>Hurricanes vs Thunder BBL Final Live:<span>&nbsp;</span></strong>One brings two as Sangha strikes twice in the same over, momentum changin again?</p>
<p><strong>Sydney Thunder Live Score:</strong><span> 111</span>/1 in 7.5 overs</p>
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<p><strong>Hurricanes vs Thunder BBL Final Live:<span> </span></strong>Finally some respite for Thunder as they get a wicket but is it too late? Also, Owen is still on the crease!</p>
<p><strong>Sydney Thunder Live Score:</strong><span>&nbsp;109</span>/1 in 7.2 overs</p>
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<p><strong>Hurricanes vs Thunder BBL Final Live:<span>&nbsp;</span></strong>Mitchell Owen in really in a hurry to finish the match as quickly as possible as the Hurricanes score almost 100 in the first six overs and now need just run ball&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Hobart Hurricanes Live Score:</strong><span> 98</span>/0 in 6 overs (Owen 76, Jewell 12)</p>
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<p><strong>Hurricanes vs Thunder BBL Final Live:<span>&nbsp;</span></strong>Mitchell Owen has taken the opposition by storm as Hurricanes go past 50 in the first three overs! This is fast becoming a one-sided final if it goes likes that for some more overs.</p>
<p><strong>Hobart Hurricanes Live Score:</strong><span> 62</span>/0 in 3 overs (Owen 67, Jewell)</p>
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<p><strong>Hurricanes vs Thunder BBL Final Live:<span> </span></strong>Hurricanes have done well to stop Thunder fo less than 190 here, sensational bowing effort the oprning partnership of 97 runs between Sangha and Warner. Hobart skipper Nathan Ellis led from the front and took three wickets including two in two in 11th over which changed the momentum of the match.</p>
<p><strong>Sydney Thunder Live Score:</strong><span> 182</span>/7 in 20 overs (Sangha 67, Ellis 3/23)</p>
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<p><strong>Hurricanes vs Thunder BBL Final Live:<span>&nbsp;</span></strong>Ellis strikes again and takes third wicket of the innings out of four Thunder batters out and it is Jason Sangha this time. What a blow for Thunder</p>
<p><strong>Sydney Thunder Live Score:</strong><span> 146</span>/4 in 16 overs</p>
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<p><strong>Hurricanes vs Thunder BBL Final Live:<span> </span></strong>Sangha<strong><span> </span></strong>is key<strong><span> </span></strong>for Thunde as they aim to finish big in the last five overs.</p>
<p><strong>Sydney Thunder Live Score:</strong><span>&nbsp;139</span>/3 in 15 overs (Sangha 66, Davies 4)</p>
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<p><strong>Hurricanes vs Thunder BBL Final Live:<span>&nbsp;</span></strong>Thunder lose third wicket as Riley Meredith takes out Englishman Sam Billings.</p>
<p><strong>Sydney Thunder Live Score:</strong><span> 134</span>/3 in 14.2 overs</p>
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<p><strong>Hurricanes vs Thunder BBL Final Live:<span>&nbsp;</span></strong>Hobart Hurricanes skipper Nathan Ellis strikes for the second time in two balls and how the game has turned.</p>
<p><strong>Sydney Thunder Live Score:</strong><span>&nbsp;97</span>/2 in 10.3 overs</p>
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<p><strong>Hurricanes vs Thunder BBL Final Live:<span> </span></strong>Hobart Hurricanes skipper Nathan Ellis brings himself on and takes out his opposition number Warner who played a great hand of 48 in the final.<strong><span>&nbsp;</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Sydney Thunder Live Score:</strong><span> 97</span>/1 in 10.2 overs</p>
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<p><strong>Hurricanes vs Thunder BBL Final Live:<span> </span></strong>Thunder have been sensational in the final so far that too in the oppostion's ground<em>. </em>The opening stand is still going strong with both the openers nearing their individual fifty as the team score nears 100.</p>
<p><strong>Sydney Thunder Live Score:</strong><span> 97</span>/0 in 10 overs (Sangha 47, Warner 48)&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>Hurricanes vs Thunder BBL Final Live:<span>&nbsp;</span></strong><span>This is a great start for Thunder who have coms out of the powerplay without losing a single wicket and scored at a run rate of 9 and about. Sangha has been sensational so far while Warner, highest run scorer of the season, playing the supportive role.</span></p>
<p><em>This is also the best opening stand for Thunder this season and what a time for it to come.</em></p>
<p><strong>Sydney Thunder Live Score:</strong><span>&nbsp;</span>58/0 in 6 overs (Sangha 33, Warner 25)&nbsp;</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here's your first SIX of The Final!<br><br>Jason Sangha goes big against Riley Meredith. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BBL14?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BBL14</a> <a href="https://t.co/wWdOHffqkB">pic.twitter.com/wWdOHffqkB</a></p>
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<p><strong>&nbsp;Hurricanes vs Thunder BBL Final Live: </strong>Jason Sangha and skipper David Warner have started the innings well for Thunder and have given them a decent start in the final so far. Sangha, particularly has taken the charge of socring fast while Warner plays second fiddle.</p>
<p><strong>Sydney Thunder Live Score:</strong> 32/0 in 3 overs (Sangha 25, Warner 7)&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Hurricanes vs Thunder BBL Final Live:&nbsp;</strong>Here are the playing XI for both teams</p>
<p><strong>Hobart Hurricanes:</strong> 1 Mitch Owen, 2 Caleb Jewell, 3 Matthew Wade (wk), 4 Ben McDermott, 5 Tim David, 6 Nikhil Chaudhary, 7 Chris Jordan, 8 Nathan Ellis (capt), 9 Cameron Gannon, 10 Peter Hatzoglou, 11 Riley Meredith</p>
<p><strong>Sydney Thunder: </strong>1 David Warner, 2 Jason Sangha, 3 Matthew Gilkes, 4 Sam Billings (wk), 5 Ollie Davies, 6 Chris Green, 7 George Garton, 8 Nathan McAndrew, 9 Tom Andrews, 10 Wes Agar, 11 Tanveer Sangha</p>
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<p><strong>Hurricanes vs Thunder BBL Final Live:</strong> Hobart captain Nathan Ellis won the toss and elected to bowl first.</p>

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BBL Final 2025 HIGHLIGHTS:  Hobart Hurricanes beat Sydney Thunder by seven wickets to become winner of BBL 2024/25 season in Hobart on January 27. Cricket Sports

BBL Final 2025 Highlights: Hello and welcome to the live coverage of Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder from Hobart. Hurricanes, led by Nathan Ellis, finished at the top of the points table by winning seven of their 10 league games and lost only two games while one ended in no result. Sydney Thunder, on the other hand, are led by David Warner who managed just five wins in 10 games and lost three while two games ended in no results. Thunder managed to enter the final after beating Melbourne Stars in the knockout game and hometown rivals Sydney Sixers in the qualifer. Thunder captain Warner is currently the highest run scorer in the BBL this season with 357 runs in 11 innings at an average of 44 and a strike rate of 140.55 He has also managed three fifties with a best of 88 not out. For Hurricanes, Mitchell Owen has scored the most runs 244 in 10 innings - also the third most in the season. Owen has hit these runs at an average of 38 and a strike rate of 191. His highest is 101 not out this season. Follow the Thunder vs Hurricanes BBL Final updates below

BBL Final HIGHLIGHTS: Mitchell Owen's record-breaking ton guides Hurricanes to win against Thunder

<p>Hobart Hurricanes batter Mitchell Owen smashed multiple records in the BBL Final against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sydney-thunder">Sydney Thunder</a> on Monday (Jan 27) with his 39-ball hundred during the chase of 183. Owen's ton is the joint-fastest in BBL history and the fastest in BBL Final. Thanks to his innings, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/hobart-hurricanes">Hurricanes</a> won the BBL 2024/25 season title by seven wickets as they chased down the target in 14.1 overs.</p>
<h2>Owen tames Thunder with fastest ton</h2>
<p>Owen started the innings with two fours and six in the first over before hitting one each of six and a four in the second over. Thanks to Owen, Hurricanes crossed the 50-run mark in three overs only with the batter hitting three sixes in the third over.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/sydney-thunder-vs-hobart-hurricanes-bbl-final-match-today-live-jan-27-hurricanes-vs-thunder-liveblog-8657518" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">BBL Final, Hurricanes vs Thunder Updates</a></p>
<p>In the fourth over, Owen reached his fifty off just 16 ball - fastest in a BBL final, third fastest overall and fastest for Hurricanes as well. Watch the moment below:</p>
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<p>Hobart openers Owen and Caleb Jewell added 98 runs in the first six overs, surpassing David Warner and Jason Sangha's record for the highest opening partnership in the BBL Final set up in the first innings only. Owen had scored 76 off those runs with eight sixes and five fours.</p>
<p>The batter reached his hundred in the 10th over off just 39 balls&mdash;only the second player ever to score a ton in a BBL Final after Jake Weatherald (Adelaide Strikers) in 2015. Owen's hundred is also the fastest in a BBL Final. Watch the hundred below:</p>
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<p>He eventually got out for 108 off 42 balls - hitting 11 sixes - the joint second most in a BBL match and the most in a BBL Final innings.</p>
<p>Earlier, Hurricanes won the toss and elected to bowl first. Thunder's opening pair, however, added 97 runs for the opening wicket and put Hobart under pressure.</p>
<p>Hurricanes' skipper Nathan Ellis then took <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/thunder-vs-hurricanes-bbl-final-video-nathan-ellis-wickets-david-warner-matthew-gikes-in-two-balls-8657822">two wickets in two balls</a> in the 11th over, which changed the momentum of the match. The Thunder could not get the momentum back on their side from their on despite Sangha's 67-run innings and eventually finished at 182/7 in 20 overs.</p>

BBL Final: Mitchell Owen smashed a 39-ball ton as Hobart Hurricanes beat Sydney Thunder by seven wickets in the final on January 27 to win the title. Cricket Sports

Hobart Hurricanes batter Mitchell Owen smashed multiple records in the BBL Final against Sydney Thunder on Monday (Jan 27) with his 39-ball hundred during the chase of 183. Owen's ton is the joint-fastest in BBL history and the fastest in BBL Final. Thanks to his innings, Hurricanes won the BBL 2024/25 season title by seven wickets as they chased down the target in 14.1 overs. Owen tames Thunder with fastest ton Owen started the innings with two fours and six in the first over before hitting one each of six and a four in the second over. Thanks to Owen, Hurricanes crossed the 50-run mark in three overs only with the batter hitting three sixes in the third over. Also Read: BBL Final, Hurricanes vs Thunder Updates In the fourth over, Owen reached his fifty off just 16 ball - fastest in a BBL final, third fastest overall and fastest for Hurricanes as well. Watch the moment below: Mitch Owen has just made the fastest fifty in a BBL Final! It's also the fastest Hurricanes fifty, and the third-fastest in BBL history. #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/2vuSvM7GVz — KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 27, 2025 Hobart openers Owen and Caleb Jewell added 98 runs in the first six overs, surpassing David Warner and Jason Sangha's record for the highest opening partnership in the BBL Final set up in the first innings only. Owen had scored 76 off those runs with eight sixes and five fours. The batter reached his hundred in the 10th over off just 39 balls—only the second player ever to score a ton in a BBL Final after Jake Weatherald (Adelaide Strikers) in 2015. Owen's hundred is also the fastest in a BBL Final. Watch the hundred below: EQUAL-FASTEST BBL HUNDRED 😱 Mitch Owen has just brought up a BBL century off 39 balls! #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/sZGbD0Umdh — KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 27, 2025 He eventually got out for 108 off 42 balls - hitting 11 sixes - the joint second most in a BBL match and the most in a BBL Final innings. Earlier, Hurricanes won the toss and elected to bowl first. Thunder's opening pair, however, added 97 runs for the opening wicket and put Hobart under pressure. Hurricanes' skipper Nathan Ellis then took two wickets in two balls in the 11th over, which changed the momentum of the match. The Thunder could not get the momentum back on their side from their on despite Sangha's 67-run innings and eventually finished at 182/7 in 20 overs.

BBL Final: WATCH | Mitchell Owen hits fastest hundred in BBL as Hurricanes beat Thunder

<p>Sydney Thunder opening batters <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/david-warner" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">David Warner</a> and Jason Sangha created history during the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bbl" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">BBL</a> Final against Hobart Hurricanes on Monday (Jan 27). The pair added 97 runs for the opening wicket - highest in BBL Final history, surpassing previous best of 41 between Alex Carey and Jake Weatherald for Adelaide Strikers in BBL Final 2018.</p>
<h2><strong>Warner, Sangha create history for Thunder</strong></h2>
<p>After Thunder lost the toss and were asked to bat first, Warner and Sangha took charge of the innings quickly, scoring 58 runs in the powerplay - the first 50+ partnership for first wicket by any team in the BBL Final. The 97-run opening stand is also the best for Thunder this season.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/sydney-thunder-vs-hobart-hurricanes-bbl-final-match-today-live-jan-27-hurricanes-vs-thunder-liveblog-8657518" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes BBL Final Score and Updates</a></p>
<p>As Thunder were getting away in the final, Hurricanes skipper Nathan <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/thunder-vs-hurricanes-bbl-final-video-nathan-ellis-wickets-david-warner-matthew-gikes-in-two-balls-8657822" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ellis came back and halted the proceedings</a>. Ellis had given away eight runs in his first over before he came back to bowl the 11th over of the innings. He found his counterpart Warner's (48 runs off 32 balls) edge which the wicketkeeper Matthew Wade caught easily. On the next ball, Ellis found inside edge of Matthew Gilkes' bat as the ball rattled the stumps.</p>
<p>Ellis' twin blows changed the momentum, and Thunder found it hard to score freely.</p>
<p>Thunder entered the last five overs at 139/4 and Sangha still on crease. The batter, however, was dismissed by Ellis in the 16th over after scoring a fine 67. Riley Meredith then took two wickets in two balls in the 19th over as Thunder finished at 182/7 in 20 overs.</p>
<p>The score by Thunder is also the fourth highest in a BBL Final behind Perth Scorchers' 191 in BBL Final 2014, Adelaide Strikers' 202 in BBL Final 2018, and Sydney Sixers' 188/6 in BBL Final 2021.</p>
<p>Only twice a team has lost the BBL Final after setting a target of 170-plus runs&mdash;the Melbourne Stars in 2016 and the Brisbane Heat in 2023.</p>

BBL Final 2025: After Thunder lost the toss and were asked to bat first, Warner and Sangha took charge of the innings quickly, scoring 58 runs in the powerplay. Sports Cricket

Sydney Thunder opening batters David Warner and Jason Sangha created history during the BBL Final against Hobart Hurricanes on Monday (Jan 27). The pair added 97 runs for the opening wicket - highest in BBL Final history, surpassing previous best of 41 between Alex Carey and Jake Weatherald for Adelaide Strikers in BBL Final 2018. Warner, Sangha create history for Thunder After Thunder lost the toss and were asked to bat first, Warner and Sangha took charge of the innings quickly, scoring 58 runs in the powerplay - the first 50+ partnership for first wicket by any team in the BBL Final. The 97-run opening stand is also the best for Thunder this season. Also Read: Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes BBL Final Score and Updates As Thunder were getting away in the final, Hurricanes skipper Nathan Ellis came back and halted the proceedings. Ellis had given away eight runs in his first over before he came back to bowl the 11th over of the innings. He found his counterpart Warner's (48 runs off 32 balls) edge which the wicketkeeper Matthew Wade caught easily. On the next ball, Ellis found inside edge of Matthew Gilkes' bat as the ball rattled the stumps. Ellis' twin blows changed the momentum, and Thunder found it hard to score freely. Thunder entered the last five overs at 139/4 and Sangha still on crease. The batter, however, was dismissed by Ellis in the 16th over after scoring a fine 67. Riley Meredith then took two wickets in two balls in the 19th over as Thunder finished at 182/7 in 20 overs. The score by Thunder is also the fourth highest in a BBL Final behind Perth Scorchers' 191 in BBL Final 2014, Adelaide Strikers' 202 in BBL Final 2018, and Sydney Sixers' 188/6 in BBL Final 2021. Only twice a team has lost the BBL Final after setting a target of 170-plus runs—the Melbourne Stars in 2016 and the Brisbane Heat in 2023.

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