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IND take high-risk-high-reward approach in Champions Trophy squad selection

It aligns with head coach Gautam Gambhir's high-risk-high-reward approach but can India's Champions Trophy squad, having lost its game-changing pace talisman Jasprit Bumrah to injury, deliver the goods at the ODI showpiece? The answer to that question is not particularly straightforward given the audacious calls taken to decide the final 15. The selection risks start with the drafting in of five spinners. The Dubai-bound flight will feature Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy in a spin-heavy bowling attack. Harshit Rana has replaced Bumrah with the more experienced Mohammed Siraj relegated to the group of non-travelling reserves alongside young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and all-rounder Shivam Dube. India's matches will be held in Dubai, a venue where pacers have found more success traditionally in the 50-over format. Available data shows that the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where India will play all their matches, has hosted

India, England wear green armbands in 3rd ODI to support BCCI's campaign

India and England cricket teams took the field for the third and final ODI here on Wednesday wearing green armbands to support the BCCI's initiative of "Donate Organs, Save Lives" campaign. The BCCI informed this in a statement shortly after the commencement of the match here at the Narendra Modi Stadium. "Both teams are wearing green arm bands to support BCCI's initiative 'Donate Organs, Save Lives'. The initiative is spearheaded by ICC Chairman Mr Jay Shah," the BCCI release stated. . The initiative was announced by ICC chairman and former BCCI secretary Shah on Monday. Shah wrote on X, "On the occasion of the 3rd ODI between India and England in Ahmedabad on February 12th, we are proud to launch an awareness initiative Donate Organs, Save Lives." "Sport has the power to inspire, unite, and create lasting impact beyond the field. Through this initiative, we urge everyone to take a step towards giving the greatest gift of all the gift of life. "One pledge, one decision, can sa

IND vs ENG HIGHLIGHTS, 3rd ODI: All-round India thrash England in Ahmedabad to complete clean sweep

3rd ODI | India vs England HIGHLIGHTS: Shubman Gill (112) with his brilliant innings became the first batter to complete 2500 ODI runs in 50 innings to set the stage for India's win in the match

IND vs NZ: Shubman Gill creates history with century in Ahmedabad

Gill becomes the first Indian batter to score a century in all three formats at one venue

IND vs ENG 3rd ODI: Pitch report and key stats of Narendra Modi Stadium

The ODI match on Wednesday will be the first time India will face England in a 50-over cricket match in Ahmedabad

3rd ODI: India vs England Playing 11, IND vs ENG live streaming, telecast

IND vs ENG Playing 11: India made three changes in their Playing 11.

Jasprit Bumrah fitness update: What is the latest news on India star pacer's injury?

Bumrah has been missing from on-field action since January. His last appearance was in Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia in Sydney.

India's Champions Trophy squad: Rana replaces Bumrah, Varun in for Jaiswal

India final squad for Champions Trophy 2025: With Bumrah failing to get match fit, India made two changes in their final squad, bringing a spinner and a pacer for Jaiswal and Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025 due to back injury

In his place, the senior men's selection committee has called up Harshit Rana to the squad for the prestigious tournament, which begins on February 19 in Pakistan.

Jasprit Bumrah becomes the new face of the job search platform 'foundit'

The CEO of foundit said that Bumrah's exceptional performances in 2024 inspired them to approach the pacer for the brand ambassador role

3rd ODI preview: Will Kohli regain his form ahead of the Champions Trophy?

A big knock from Virat Kohli's currently silent bat along with a series clean-sweep over England will be on Team India's wish-list when the two teams square off in the third and final ODI here on Wednesday, marking the end of their Champions Trophy build-up. While India hold an unassailable 2-0 lead with identical four-wicket wins in each of the first two ODIs, Rohit Sharma's men will be extra motivated to get a win here at the Narendra Modi Stadium where they had suffered a crushing ODI World Cup final loss in 2023. Needless to say, having their batting mainstay Kohli among runs and a win would be perfect culmination to the home side's Champions Trophy preparations. The eight-team competition gets underway from February 19 in Karachi with India starting against Bangladesh the next day in Dubai as per a hybrid model of hosting. The team has already got a shot in the arm by Rohit's return to form. His 90-ball 119 in the second ODI was a source of relief to both the side and to him ..

India vs England 3rd ODI ticket price, how to buy tickets for Ahmedabad ODI

Virat Kohli will be one of the biggest crowd attractions for the Wednesday ODI game between India and England at Narendra Modi Stadium

IND vs ENG, 2nd ODI: English skipper Buttler hails Rohit's blazing innings

If a player of Rohit Sharma's calibre could face pressure at times, the others should be a bit "easier" on themselves, said England skipper Jos Buttler as he hailed the Indian skipper's much-awaited century as a lesson in modern and dynamic ODI batting. Facing intense scrutiny over his form and calls of retirement, the 37-year-old Rohit returned to form with his first century in the ODI format in 16 months to power India to a series-clinching win here on Sunday. "It's probably a nice reminder for all of us that if someone of Rohit's caliber can be under pressure, we should be a bit easier on ourselves," Buttler said after their four-wicket loss here. "He's been a great player for such a long period of time and top players generally come up with the goods and he obviously did that today." "Any time you're playing against great players and they're playing an innings like that, I'm sure players on both sides will be watching and learning. He played a brilliant innings and (displayed)

IND vs ENG: Rohit believes getting among runs is not as simple as it sounds

It was just another day in office, said a nonchalant India skipper Rohit Sharma after his 32nd ODI century ended a prolonged lean patch but acknowledged that the process of getting back among runs "is quite difficult" even though it "sounds very simple". Rohit blazed his way to a 90-ball 119 with 12 fours and seven sixes to set up India's four-wicket win over England in the second ODI here on Sunday, giving the hosts an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match affair. "...when people have played for a number of years and scored so many runs over the years...that means something," Rohit said in a video shared by BCCI. "I've played this game for a long time now and I understand what is required of me. So, it's just about going out there and doing your things and this was, what I did today was, one of my things." Rohit's 119 was his first century in ODIs since October 2023, a period during which the opening batter hit five fifties in 13 matches. Across formats, this was his first cent

IND vs ENG: OCA receives show-cause notice for Cuttack floodlight failure

The malfunction of the floodlight at Cuttack Stadium halted the India vs England ODI for almost 30 minutes

IND vs ENG: ICC to launch 'Donate Organs, Save Lives,' during 3rd ODI

The third ODI between India and England in Ahmedabad will start a special awareness programme around organ donation

I broke it down into pieces: Rohit Sharma after century against England

Speaking at the post-match presentation, Rohit talked about is approach with the bat and how he loves his opening partnership with vice-captain Shubman Gill as well.

IND vs ENG HIGHLIGHTS, 2nd ODI: Rohit's fiery 100 guides India to 4-wicket win; IND take 2-0 lead

2nd ODI | India vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Rohit took just 76 balls to bring up his century

IND vs ENG: Rohit Sharma back to his best, hits 32nd ODI hundred in Cuttack

Rohit's blazing knock included 9 fours and 7 sixes as well making the fans roar louder than ever on each and every boundary he scored for the Men in Blue on the night.

IND vs ENG: Virat Kohli flops again, dismissed for 5 runs in Cuttack

Adil Rashid again managed to send the Indian star batter back to the pavilion via LBW.