Indian Seamer Umran Malik has been away from Indian Cricket since a really long time and this is the same Umran Malik who was the centre of attention in the 2022 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). In that season, he bowled a 157 kmph delivery to Rovman Powell and that delivery is the fastest ever bowled by an Indian in the cash rich T20 league till date and the J&amp;K speedster still holds that record. 
<h2>Umran's career is currently out of track</h2>
Following his sensational performance with the ball in the IPL, the 25-year-old got a chanceto play for the Indian National Cricket Team, but as time has passed, he has lost his shine. Forget about Team India, the young speedster is not even able to feature in Domestic Cricket right now. 
Umran played an IPL match versus the Mumbai Indians (MI) on 27th of March, 2024 for the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), but since featuring in that encounter, he hasn't gotten the opportunity to play in any other game. 
He has been struggling with injury issues in recent times, which has impacted his Cricket career a lot. First he got dengue, after that he suffered a toe injury, as well as a hamstring injury, due to which he was forced to miss the entire Duleep Trophy 2024.
A few days after recovering from these above mentioned injuries, he suffered yet another setback as he suffered a stress fracture in the left portion of his hip while bowling. As a result, he was forced to miss some matches of Ranji Trophy and due to his injury issues, his road to return to International Cricket has become very difficult and long.
The young seamer from Jammu &amp; Kashmir came into the limelight for the first time in IPL 2021, where he got a chance to feature in three matches for the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Then, in the following season, he took part in his first full season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he featured in all 14 contests, managing to dismiss 22 batters as well. 
During that season, his best figures with the ball were 5-25 which helped him enter the Indian Cricket Team set up. However, he lost all of his rhythm in the next two seasons of the cash-rich T20 league. In IPL 2023, he dismissed just five batters in eight matches while in the previous season of the tournament, he got the chance to play in just a single game and he went wicketless in that match. 
The Jammu &amp; Kashmir seamer became famous because of his ability to bowl at speeds of 150+ but in the last two IPL seasons, his speed wasn't discussed much. He knows how to bowl fast, but he lacks the ability to swing the ball. 
In such a situation, he had to bowl mostly in the overs after the end of the Powerplay, where he was thrashed a lot by the opposition batters. His line &amp; length were also not correct and the batters were able to go after him easily. In IPL 2023, the 25-year-old conceded runs at an economy rate of 10.85 and those numbers became even more worse in the following season, as he had an economy rate of 15 to his name.
<h2>Umran's International Career has been like this</h2>
The 25-year-old Umran Malik, who hails from Gujjar Nagar in Jammu, has participated in 10 One-Day International matches and eight T20 International games for Team India. He has dismissed 13 players in ODIs and 11 batters in T20 Internationals. 
He played his last match for the Men in Blue versus the West Indies in July of 2023. Talking about his IPL career, he has 29 scalps to his name in 26 matches. The 25-year-old is likely to be fit for the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he will be playing for defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The Kolkata based team secured his services in the Mega-Auction for a price tag of 75 lakh Indian Rupees.
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Umran Malik of Team India and Sunrisers Hyderabad | Image: Getty Images

Umran Malik has not been at his best since the last 2 years and his constant injury issues has seen him get completely out of favour from Team India

Umran Malik's inability to swing the ball and his constant injury issues have led to his downfall in Cricket. He's not even getting the opportunity to play Domestic Cricket

What Happened to Umran Malik? He has been out of Team India for a long time, finds himself out of the Ranji Team as well

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After the enthralling first game, the second IND vs ENG T20I is all set to take place on Saturday (25th January). The match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, and with the way things panned out in the opening match, the game promises to be an enthralling match. 
One of the talking points of the last match was Mohammed Shami. The fast bowler, who was added to the team to make a comeback after a long injury, missed the first game. There was no official confirmation why he didn't play but several reports claimed that he wasn't 100% fit. 
Mohammed Shami still has heavy strapping on his knee but is bowling at full throttle in the nets. Even though he has knees tied, he doesn't need any physio attention. The reports claimed that the pacer faved discomfort while climbing the stairs and hence wasn't rushed for the first game. 
This now raises speculation if Mohammed Shami will be fit for the second IND vs ENG T20I or not. There were reports in RevSportz recently which claimed that the fast bowler would be missing two more games in the series before making a comeback for the team after more than a year. 
If the reports are to be believed, then Mohammed Shami will be missing the second T20I against England in Chennai. The fast bowler is expected to make a return in the fourth game and also has been named in the team for the three-match ODI series against England ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
<h2>India won the first T20I by 7 wickets </h2>
Coming to the first game, India started the five-match T20I series against England on a dominating note. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side defeated the opposition by seven wickets at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. 
Asked to bat, England had a poor start with the bat as they lost both the openers, thanks to the brilliance of Arshdeep Singh. Captain Jos Buttler (68) kept his team in the hunt and was the lone warrior for his team 
India kept taking wickets at regular intervals, with Varun Chakravarthy being the the pick of the bowlers with his figure of three for 23. His sensational spell helped India bundle out England for 132. 
Chasing the target, Sanju Samson (26) and Abhishek Sharma (79) took India off to a flying start, adding 41 runs for the opening partnership. While Samson and Suryakumar Yadav fell early, Sharma slammed a blistering half-century and took his team to the seven-wicket win.
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The fast bowler, who was added to the team to make a comeback after a long injury, missed the first game

Mohammed Shami still has heavy strapping on his knee but is bowling at full throttle in the nets during the IND vs ENG T20I series

Is Mohammed Shami fit to play the second IND vs ENG T20I?

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India has faced a massive injury scare ahead of the second IND vs ENG T20I. As per the reports in Indian Express, it is learned that opening batter Abhishek Sharma hurt himself during the training session and there isn't any clarification if he will be fit for the next match of the series or not. 
Abhishek Sharma twisted his ankle during the training session and he looked in immense pain. The reports claimed that the batter is doubtful for the second match and if he gets ruled out, it will be a massive blow for the team as they will be without their key batter for the second IND vs ENG T20I. 
If Abhishek Sharma gets ruled out, then it creates a lot of headaches for the team as to who will open the innings because they have no other opener available on the bench. Hence, it might make team management to make someone from the middle bat at the top along with Sanju Samson. 
<h2>Let's take a look at two options India can try as an opener if Abhishek Sharma gets ruled out of the second IND vs ENG T20I </h2>
Suryakumar Yadav 
Captain Suryakumar Yadav might promote himself at the top of the order and open with Sanju Samson in the second IND vs ENG T20I. The right-hander has opened innings a few times in his career earlier as well, and it will allow him to play his unorthodox shots freely as well because of the field restrictions for the first six over of the innings. 
Suryakumar Yadav also has been going through a lean patch of form in the T20Is. Opening the innings will also help him to settle and get back into form. This could turn out to be a game-changing move for the team and might help them to win the match as well and take a lead of 2-0. 
Washington Sundar 
If Abhishek Sharma gets ruled out of second IND vs ENG T20I, then there are chances that the team might bring in Washington Sundar in the XI. Not only might they bring him into the XI, but they also might make him open. Gautam Gambhir rates the all-rounder very highly and he will be handy on the Chennai pitch as well. 
He has opened the innings for India in ODIs as well and also bats in the top order for his Ranji Team, which might work in his favour. Adding Sundar to the team will also provide the team with the off-spin option  
India currently leads the five-match T20I series against England after they won the first game by 7 wickets. The second game will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday (25th January).
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If Abhishek Sharma gets ruled out, then it creates a lot of headaches for the team as to who will open the innings

Abhishek Sharma twisted his ankle during the training session and he looked in immense pain ahead of the second IND vs ENG T20I

Who will open innings for India if Abhishek Sharma gets ruled out of second IND vs ENG T20I

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Shardul Thakur the title lord is the perfect to fit him, he always be a good batsman that he had proven it previously,but now Shardul have just repeated imit again to save mumbai from allout not just save but make Mumbai position strengthen in this match.

Mumbai was struggling at 47/7 when Shardul Thakur came in and hit 51 runs off 57 balls which included five boundaries and two sixes, helping Mumbai reach a score of 120.

Shardul Thakur who has always been considered as India’s star all-rounder delivered an excellent performance against Jammu and Kashmir. He rescued his team from a dire situation as Mumbai’s top order collapsed. Shardul took a sharp shot at Indian selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar and their decision to overlook him despite proven performances and fitness. He also pointed out that players with demonstrated quality should be given more opportunities rather than getting sidelined.
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What can I talk about my quality? Others should talk about it. They should see that if someone has quality, he should be given more chances,” Shardul Thakur told the media
I like batting in difficult situations. In easy situations, everyone does well, but how you put up the show in adverse situations matters. I see tough situations as a challenge and always think about how to overcome that challenge,” he further said.

Mumbai was struggling at 47/7 when Shardul Thakur came in and hit 51 runs off 57 balls which included five boundaries and two sixes, helping Mumbai reach a score of 120. While his performance was the highlight of the match, Indian captain Rohit Sharma, in his first Ranji appearance in a decade, had a disappointing return as he was dismissed for three runs.

Mumbai faced early setbacks but Thakur and Tanush Kotian’s 63-run partnership brought stability to Mumbai’s innings. 
Despite of Shardul consistency he got unsold in IPL it was really unfortunate for him that the player like him are going to unsold in IPL.

Shardul Thakur played a vital knock where he saves Mumbai from getting all out , Shardul scores century and make Mumbai at a strong position in match

Shardul Thakur Saves Mumbai In Ranji trophy Match|Mumbai were 47/7 at a time

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The Pakistan Cricket Team has made a bold decision of changing it's opening combination for the forthcoming Mega Event, Champions Trophy 2025. According to news reports of Pakistani media, former skipper Babar Azam is set to open the batting of the Green Shirts alongside experienced opening batter Fakhar Zaman. 
This move comes after a serious injury to explosive batter Saim Ayub and this move is aimed at strengthening the Batting unit of the Shaheens as the beginning phase of the innings. 
The duo of Fakhar &amp; Babar have played together in the past, but this will be their first time opening the innings together in a One-Day International match. While Zaman is known for his hard hitting batting style, Azam is popular for his calm &amp; controlled batting style and this will provide a lot of stability to the batting department of Pakistan. 
This combination can prove to be solid one for the National team at the start of the innings as Fakhar can do his dirty work of going after the bowlers from ball number one while Babar can hold the other end with his calm nature and his consistency will also work wonders for the Mohammed Rizwan-led outfit.
This big decision comes with high expectations of the Pakistani fans as they would want to witness their team lift the Champions Trophy on home soil. The other participating teams will be focussing on getting rid of the top-order of Pakistan early, knowing the kind of threat the duo of Babar and Fakhar pose as openers. If the defending champions face early setbacks, then the middle-order will have to step up to provide support to the team. 
Babar's poor form with the bat in recent times has come under scrutiny in the lead-up to the Champions Trophy 2025. While he has shown glimpses of good performances recently versus the South Africans and Australians, he hasn't been able to rediscover his best form yet. Now that he is set to bat as an opener, the pressure on him increased automatically and the 29-year-old faces an important challenge ahead. 
The 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy kicks off from the 19th of February onwards, with hosts Pakistan taking on New Zealand in the opening fixture in the city of Karachi. This forthcoming competition will test the ability of Babar Azam to deliver under pressure and guide the team home in difficult situations. 
With the duo of Fakhar &amp; Babar opening the innings, the Pakistani fans would be hoping that their team gets off to a strong start in the tournament. The performance of these two will determine how well the defending champions are going to perform in Champions Trophy 2025.
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Babar Azam (L) and Fakhar Zaman (R) of Pakistan | Image: Getty Images

The injury suffered by Saim Ayub has forced Pakistan to change their opening combination and as a result, the duo of Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman are set to open the innings for the Shaheens in Champions Trophy 2025

Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman will be seen opening the innings for Pakistan in Champions Trophy and the performance of these two with the bat will play an important role in the success of the Green Shirts in Champions Trophy 2025

Pakistan's new opening combination for Champions Trophy 2025 - Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman

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The Indian Cricket Team under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav started off the five-match T20 International series versus England on a positive note, securing a comfortable seven wicket win in the opening contest and this win has allowed them to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
The action now shifts to the Southern part of our beloved country as the 2nd encounter will be played at Chepauk Stadium of Chennai tonight. The match will commence at 7:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
The Suryakumar Yadav-led team can make some changes in the Starting 11 ahead of this exciting encounter. The team management might opt to give elite seamer Shami a chance to make his highly awaited comeback in the team. The 34-year-old hasn't played for the National Team since the 2023 ODI World Cup due to a long term injury and he would be itching to execute a comeback.
The pacer can prove to be a game changer for the two time T20 World Cup winners, having featured in 23 T20 International matches and he has also managed to dismiss 24 batters as well. He also has 195 wickets to his name in 101 One-Day International matches and he's also a part of India's Champions Trophy 2025 squad.
He has been included in the T20 International squad so that he can get a chance to get back to his level best ahead of this year's marquee event. While Shami wasn't a part of the Starting 11 in the first T20 International, he can surely be given a chance in the forthcoming contest in Chennai 
<h2>If Shami returns then who will he replace in Team India's playing eleven?</h2>
If the 34-year-old Mohammed Shami gets a chance to play in the 2nd T20 International, then leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi might have to be the one to get sacrificed. The LSG spinner bowled four overs versus the Three Lions in the opening encounter and he gave away 22 runs but failed to dismiss a single batter.
This might not work in his favour as the team management would want him to be effective with the ball if the young leggie wants to retain his place in the side.
Varun Chakravarthy on the other hand, was effective, with three scalps to his name in the 1st T20I. He will be anticipated to play an important role with the ball in the forthcoming contest too.
Abhishek Sharma's injury creates a headache for the Indian team management 
Star opening batter Abhishek Sharma twisted his ankle today in a training session ahead of the 2nd T20I and after that incident, he didn't come out to bat in the nets.
The team management might not wanna take a risk with his fitness and his injury could see one of Dhruv Jurel or Washington Sundar coming into the playing 11 for the 2nd T20I. 
This will make things really interesting as skipper Surya might promote himself up the order as an opener and this would also allow Tilak Varma to bat at number three.
Probable playing XI of Team India for the second T20i match: Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Tilak Verma, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Dhruv Jurel / Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy and Mohammed Shami.
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Mohammed Shami (L) and Ravi Bishnoi (R) of Team India | Image: Getty Images

The 2nd T20 International between India and England is set to be played at the Chepauk Stadium of Chennai tonight at 7:00 PM IST and the Indian Team management might be tempted to make some changes as they would want Mohammed Shami to regain his best form with the ball ahead of the all-important Champions Trophy 2025

Mohammed Shami is a part of Team India's T20 International squad in the five-match series and he might mmake his highly awaited return to the playing 11 in the 2nd contest of the series

India vs England: If Shami returns in the 2nd T20I, whose place will he take in the playing 11? Probable playing 11 of Team India with Shami

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Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan has picked his X factor from Team India for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He believes that keeper-batter Rishabh Pant will be a key player for the Team in the tournament and his presence will be an added advantage. 
The next major assignment for India Cricket Team is the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The ICC tournament is all set to kick start on 19th February, with the final scheduled to take place on 9th March. India will be playing all their games in Dubai, while the rest of the matches will be played in Pakistan. 
India will be one of the favourites going into the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Rohit Sharma-led side has been sensational in the last few tournaments, and this time aroun,d, something similar is expected. They reached the final of the ICC World Cup 2023 and won the ICC T20 World 2024. 
India recently also announced the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Rohit Sharma-led side has a good combination of youngsters and seniors, and it's fair to say that the team is packed with match-winners, and if they play to their potential, there would be no stopping for them. 
<h2>Rishabh Pant is an X-factor player in your team - Zaheer Khan</h2>
With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner, Zaheer Khan picked Rishabh Pant as the X factor for the team. He said that his presence in the team would be an added advantage. Speaking to Cricbuzz, he said: 
"Rishabh Pant is an X-factor player in your team, it's going to be an added advantage all the time". 
Rishabh Pant arguably has been one of the biggest match-winners for India of late. The keeper-batter has won many games on his own for the team. Although his numbers in the ODIs are not that great but his potential is something that cannot be doubted. 
Rishabh Pant will be fighting for the place with KL Rahul in the playing XI. Both are two keepers in the team, and it remains to be seen who gets the nod ahead in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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The next major assignment for India Cricket Team is the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan has picked his X factor from Team India for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Not Virat Kohli or Jasprit Bumrah, Zaheer Khan picks X factor for India

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Team India had a dream game in Kolkata as they had contributions from almost every player. They will be looking to get carry on that performance in the second match as well. These two teams will lock horns with each other in the second game, which is all set to begin at 7 PM IST at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai.
India have a 1-0 lead, and another win can help them gain a psychological advantage over England. Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy, and Arshdeep Singh had a good first game while Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer blossomed for England. Both sides have some other big names as well, and below we will talk about the top three batters we will see in the second IND vs ENG T20I.
<h2>Three Player Battles to watch out for in the 2nd IND vs ENG T20Is</h2>
Abhishek Sharma vs Jofra Archer 
Two standout performers from the first game will be up against each other once again. Abhishek Sharma had a brilliant game, and he slammed a fifty off just 20 balls while Jofra Archer looked in great rhythm, picking up two wickets.
This battle will be very important in the power play. Abhishek will look to target Archer and use the powerplay to get runs while the English pacer has a bag full of tricks, and he will be ready for the challenge.
Jos Buttler vs Varun Chakravarty
English captain Jos Buttler was the only batter that looked in control for the visitors. He started aggressively but controlled his innings as the wickets started to tumble. But he will be a big wicket for India in this game. Because Buttler can play a massive role in England's chances.
That is where Varun Chakravarty will be a great weapon for India. He bowled brilliantly in Kolkata and won Player of the Match award. He will get more help in Chennai, and this will be an important battle for the outcome of the game.
Phil Salt vs Arshdeep Singh 
No. 2-ranked T20I batter Phil Salt bagged a three-ball duck in Kolkata. He didn't have a clue against Arshdeep Singh. But he might come prepared this time around and will be eyeing taking on the left-arm pacer.
That will make this battle more exciting. We all know what Arshdeep can do with the new ball, and Salt will look to break his momentum in the powerplay.
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The second IND vs ENG T20I will be played at Chepauk Stadium on Saturday.

The second IND vs ENG T20I will be held at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Saturday at 7 PM IST. India are leading by 1-0.

3 Player Battles to Watch out for in the second IND vs ENG T20 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium

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Every year ICC just released the Men's ODI Team of the Year for 2024, and none of the major names comes from India, Australia, South Africa, or England have any players in it. Instead, the team's of the men's odi was filled with four players from Sri Lanka, three from Pakistan, and a couple from Afghanistan which is of major importance because it shows how these countries are stepping up their cricket game in the Modern Cricket.
Pakistan's Saim Ayub and Rahmanullah Gurbaz from Afghanistan are the openers. Ayub has scored an impressive 515 runs in just nine matches, and Gurbaz isn't far behind with 531 runs. Additionally, there is Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka taking the No. 3 spot with his amazing 694 runs in 12 matches, followed by Sri Lanka's captain, Charith Asalanka, and Kusal Mendis, who both have impressive scores too.
India played only three ODI matches in 2024 as it was a T20 World Cup year, resulting in their stars not finding a place in the best 50-over team of last year. In their only outing in ODIs, India suffered a 0-2 loss in Sri Lanka, whose players feature the most in ICC's list. 
Not only India, even players from Australia, New Zealand, England, South Africa and Bangladesh did not find a place in ICC's ODI Team of the Year due to fewer number of matches in the format during the last year. 
Four Sri Lankan players, who made the cut having played the most number of 50-over games last year, are opening batter Pathum Nissanka, wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis, skipper Charith Asalanka, and all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga. 
Asalanka, who led Sri Lanka to a historic series win over India in August 2024, has been named as captain of the ICC ODI team of the year 2024, that also includes one player from the West Indies in the form of all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford. 
Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Haris Rauf represented the Pakistani team in the team of the year, while Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Allah Ghazanfar are the players from Afghanistan to make the final cut. 
<h4>Shaheen and Haris Rauf will be the two specialist pacers, while Ghazanfar, who had an incredible year in the format, is the lone specialist spinner in the ICC Team of 2024. Here is the full ODI team for the year: ICC ODI Team of the Year 2024</h4>
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<li>Saim Ayub (Pakistan) - 513 runs in 9 matches</li>
<li>Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan) - 531 runs in 11 matches </li>
<li>Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka) - 694 runs in 12 matches </li>
<li>Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka) - 742 runs in 17 matches </li>
<li>Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka) - 605 runs in 16 matches </li>
<li>Sherfane Rutherford (West Indies) - 425 runs in 9 matches </li>
<li>Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan) - 417 runs &amp; 17 wickets in 12 matches </li>
<li>Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) - 26 wickets in 10 matches </li>
<li>Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan) - 15 wickets in 6 matches </li>
<li>Haris Rauf (Pakistan) - 13 wickets in 8 matches </li>
<li>Allah Ghazanfar (Afghanistan) - 21 wickets in 11 matches </li>
</ul>

ICC MEN'S ODI TEAM OF THE YEAR | ICC ODI Team of The Year 2024 Announced

India lack of international commitments in the 50-over format in 2024 had a bearing on the ICC men's ODI Team of the Year with not a single cricketer from the country making it to the list.

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Team India registered a thumping win over England in the first T20I in England by 7 wickets. Now, both teams will come up against each other in the second game, which is scheduled to be held at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on Saturday evening at 7 PM IST.
India will feel confident heading into the second game and will be looking to take a 2-0 lead. But just ahead of the second game, India suffered a couple of injury scares. Star opener Abhishek Sharma, who slammed a 20-ball fifty in the first game, suffered a blow during the practice session.
But apart from Abhishek, Indian star all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has sustained an ankle injury during the practice. As a result, the star all-rounder has raised doubts over his inclusion for the remainder of the series. As a result, the Indian management has added Shivam Dube to the squad.
<h2>Shivam Dube is all set to join the Indian squad for the England T20Is - Report</h2>
Shivam Dube was part of the recent match against Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy., which they lost. He has now been added to the team for the coming matches against England. He is likely to join the team ahead of the third game in Rajkot on Tuesday.
As per a report by Indian Express, Dube is likely to replace Nitish Kumar Reddy, who has picked up a fresh injury. Reddy was part of the playing XI for the first game. Though his contribution wasn't recorded as he didn't bowl or bat in the game. Unlucky for him, he might not feature in the remaining games.
However, it will open doors for Shivam Dube, who is coming off a horrible game against J&amp;K. Dube was dismissed for a duck in both innings as Mumbai lost the game by six wickets. Dube wasn't the first-choice player for the ongoing England T20Is, but now he might have a chance to grab this opportunity.
Dube was part of India's squad for the T20 World Cup 2024. He scored 133 in the tournament. However, his cameo of 27 runs in the final was one reason that India had a competitive target which proved to be a winning one for them.
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Shivam Dube replaces Nitish Kumar Reddy  in the Indian squad for England T20Is

Nitish Kumar Reddy has picked up an injury during practice ahead of the second T20I match.

Massive blow for India; Star all-rounder ruled out of England T20Is; Shivam Dube comes in as replacement - Report

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Pakistan's Cricket governing body, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is anticipated to announce the squad of the Men's National Team for the highly-anticipates Tri-Series versus South Africa and New Zealand and the 2025 Champions Trophy soon. Both of these events are going to be played next month in February. 
According to the media reports of Pakistani media, the PCB is planning to unveil the squads after the conclusion of the ongoing Second Test-Match versus the Windies in the city of Multan. 
The player selection process has been completed after getting involved in extensive-consultations with the National Team selectors. 
The likes of Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Kamran Ghulam, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed, are set to be a part of the squad for both events.
Additionally, there's also a strong possibility that the trio of Khushdil Shah, Fakhar Zaman and Saud Shakeel will be also be a part of squad for the upcoming Tri-Series and Champions Trophy 2025.
While explosive batter Saim Ayub is unlikely to be feature in the squad due to his ongoing injury, the names of Aamir Jamal and Abbas Afridi are also be in considered for selection for both the upcoming events. 
The Tri Series, which will feature New Zealand, Pakistan and South Africa, is slated to commence from the 8th of February and will be played until the 14th of February.
<h2>Schedule of the Tri-Series between Pakistan, South Africa and New Zealand</h2>
8th of February — Pakistan versus New Zealand
10th of February — South Africa versus New Zealand
12th of February — South Africa versus Pakistan
14th of February — Final
Following the conclusion of the Tri-Series, the 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy will kick off on 19th February and it will be played till 9th March, across three cities of Pakistan — Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi and in Dubai of UAE. 
This forthcoming eight-team competition will feature 15 exciting encounters, promising a fully packed month of thrilling and top notch Cricket.
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Pakistani players in the recent tour of South Africa | Image: Getty Images

The PCB is expected to announce Pakistan's squad for the Tri Series featuring South Africa and New Zealand and the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 following the conclusion of the 2nd Test-Match versus West Indies

Pakistan's squad for the Tri Series featuring South Africa and New Zealand and the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 is likely to be announced after the end of the Two-Match Test Series verus the West Indies