<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Age:</td><td>27</td></tr><tr><td>Born:</td><td>23 January 1994,&nbsp;Gujarat, India</td></tr><tr><td>Playing Role:</td><td>Bowling all-rounder</td></tr><tr><td>Batting Style:</td><td>Left-handed</td></tr><tr><td>Bowling Style:</td><td>Slow left-arm orthodox</td></tr><tr><td>Playing for Teams:</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-national-cricket-team">India National Cricket Team</a>, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2021-full-players-list-of-delhi-capitals">Delhi Capitals</a>, Gujrat cricket team</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Axar Patel



Axar Rajeshbhai Patel is also known as?Akshar Patel is an Indian international?cricket player?who plays for?Gujarat?domestic cricket and for the?Delhi Capitals?in the?Indian Premier League. He is an all-rounder who plays as a left-handed batsman and slow left-arm orthodox bowler. He made his?ODI?debut on 15 June 2014 against?Bangladesh. He was selected in India's 15-man squad for the?2015 Cricket World Cup?held in?Australia?and?New Zealand. He made his Test debut for?India?against?England?on 13 February 2021, where he took 7 wickets.?He became the ninth bowler for?India?to take a?five-wicket haul on debut?in?Test cricket.?and also became the first cricketer to take 11 wickets in a day-night Test. He is the only bowler to take wickets on his first ball of both innings in a test match. He is the first and only bowler to take back-to-back five-wicket hauls in a pink ball test match.



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India vs England Test Series: Axar Patel ruled out of the first test due to knee pain.



India vs England Test Series: Team India?s bowling all-rounder Axar Patel is ruled out of the opener of the four games test series against England. The all-rounder complaint of knee pain during the optional practice session on Thursday.?



Patel will be monitored with the concerned medical teams for the next few days. ?Axar Patel has been ruled out of the first Paytm Test against England. The all-rounder complained of pain in his left knee during Team India's optional training session on Thursday. He is being monitored by the BCCI Medical Team and while his detailed reports are awaited, he will not be available for selection for the opening match," BCCI said in a statement.



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In addition to that, BCCI also announced that standby spinners Shahbaz Nadeem and Rahul Chahar have been added to the squad following the complaint of the all-rounder.



?All India Senior Selection Committee on Thursday has added two spinners? Shahbaz Nadeem and Rahul Chahar to the squad. Both the players were training with the squad as a stand-by player,? BCCI said.



The opener of the four games test series will commence on Friday and will be held behind the closed gates. However,&nbsp; 50 per cent crowd will be available for the second test match as confirmed by BCCI and Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA). First two games will be hosted in MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai while the last two will move to Ahmedabad.



<h2>Team India?s playing 11 for the first test:</h2>



Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli ?, Ajinkya Rahane (vc), Rishabh Pant (wk), Washington Sundar, Ravi Ashwin, Shahbaz Nadeem, Ishant Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah.



<h2>England?s playing 11 for the first test:</h2>



Rory Burns, Dominic Sibley, Daniel Lawrence, Joe Root (c), Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope, Jos Buttler (wk), Dominic Bess, Jofra Archer, Jack Leach, and James Anderson.



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India vs England Test Series: Axar Patel ruled out of the first test due to knee pain

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Vivo IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals? Axar Patel Tested positive for Coronavirus ahead of the Vivo IPL 2021.



Vivo IPL 2021: All rounder Axar Patel has been tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday, 6 days before the opener of the Indian Premier League. He became the second cricketer after Nitish Rana to test positive. Although Rana?s covid-report came negative on Thursday.



According to Delhi Capitals? report, the cricketer had checked in with the Covid-negative report while his second Covid report turned positive.



?He had checked into the team hotel in Mumbai on March 28, 2021, with a negative report. His report from the second COVID test came positive. He is currently in isolation at a designated medical care facility,? said a Delhi Capitals statement.



As per the Standard Operation Protocols (SOPs) released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Axar Patel will have to self isolate himself out of the team?s bio-bubble and will not come back in until he tests negative.



?During the 10-day isolation, the individual must rest and avoid any exercises. The team doctor should regularly monitor the case. If symptoms worsen during the course of isolation, the individual must be hospitalised immediately,? states the BCCI SOP, as per ANI.



The left-arm all-rounder was roped in by the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 2019 auction for INR 5 Crores and since then he has cemented his position. He featured in 14 IPL games in 2019 while 15 in 2020 IPL.



The runner-up of IPL 020, Delhi Capitals (DC) are scheduled to play against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to kickstart their IPL 2021 campaign in Mumbai?s Wankhede Stadium. As many as 10 ground staffs and six event managers from Wankhede Stadium have been tested positive for the virus.



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Vivo IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals? Axar Patel Tested positive for Coronavirus ahead of the Vivo IPL 2021

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Vivo IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals named first Covid-19 backup for Axar Patel.



Vivo IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals (DC) on Thursday roped in Mumbai?s left-arm spinner Shams Mulani as the first Covid-19 backup for all-rounder Axar Patel as he failed to recover from the deadly virus and again tested covid-positive.



Karnataka off-spinner Aniruddha Joshi has been roped in by Delhi Capitals (DC) as the replacement of injured skipper Shreyas Iyer.



All these details were confirmed in the media release of the Indian Premier League (IPL) however the report didn?t mention anything about paceman Anrich Nortje who is believed to be covid-positive.



Delhi Capitals regular skipper Shreyas Iyer sustained a shoulder injury in the England series and post which he was ruled out of the Indin T20 tournament.



?Delhi Capitals have brought in Shams Mulani as a short-term COVID-19 replacement for Axar Patel for their IPL-2021 campaign,? the release stated.



?Axar had tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus during his mandatory quarantine ahead of the season and was subsequently taken to BCCI?s medical facility for isolation and treatment,? it further stated.



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The Indian all-rounder was first tested covid-positive on 3rd April and it?s been 12 days always. It is understood that Axar Patel will not be available for the games anytime soon due to which short term covid-19 replacement Shams Mulani has been brought in.



Shams will not be allowed to play for any other franchise in this season once he leaves Delhi Capitals after Axar Patel come into the side with a full recovery.



As per the new rule implemented by BCCI due to covid-19 restrictions, franchises can have a short term replacement option for any player who has been tested covid positive. The player named as a replacement will be with the franchise until the original member of the franchise comes back in (in this case Axar Patel).



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Vivo IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals named first Covid-19 backup for Axar Patel

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ICC WTC Final: Indian squad in Southampton not allowed to meet each other for next three days.



ICC WTC Final: A strong 20-men Indian squad along with Indian women cricketers had landed in Southampton, UK for the marquee final of the ICC World Test Championship against New Zealand. Both men and women cricketers had undergone two weeks of mandatory quarantine before boarding the flight to the UK.



Another round of fresh soft quarantine will be there for players. Indian spinner Axar Patel has revealed that they will have to enter a three days quarantine upon reaching Southampton.



During these three days, no players are allowed to meet each other and after the completion of the soft quarantine in Southampton, the players will get to train for the final.



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India and New Zealand will fight tooth and nails for one last time in the ICC World Test Championship, starting June 18 at Rose Bowl.



"I had a good sleep...the plan is to quarantine. We have been told that we can't meet each other for three days so we will be quarantining for that much time," said Axar in a video posted by BCCI capturing the team's journey to England via a charter flight.



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The Kiwis are currently involved in a two-match test series against England. The first one of which is being played at the home of cricket Lord?s while for the second both teams will head to Edgbaston, Birmingham.



After the conclusion of the ICC WTC Final, team India will participate in another Test assignment with England. Both teams will have a five-match test series, starting August 5.



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ICC WTC Final: Indian squad in Southampton not allowed to meet each other for next three days

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All-rounder Shardul Thakur has replaced Axar Patel in India?s T20 World Cup 2021 Squad.



T20 World Cup 2021: In an important development in the Indian squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Shardul Thakur has been drafted into India?s main squad replacing Axar Patel, confirmed BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Wednesday.



Thakur, who was initially named as one of the three stands by players for the World Cup, has impressed everyone with his bowling skills in the ongoing Vivo IPL 2021. The bowling all-rounder has picked up 18 wickets in 15 appearances, which prompted the selectors to have a go at him in place of Axar.



Spinner Axar Patel is now on the standby list joining pacer Deepak Chahar and batsman Shreyas Iyer for the T20 World Cup 2021, scheduled in the United Arab Emirates and Oman from October 17.



?The All-India Senior Selection Committee after a discussion with the team management has added Shardul Thakur to the main squad. All-rounder Axar Patel, who was part of the 15-member squad will now be on the list of stand-by players,? BCCI secretary Jay Shah said.



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Mr Shah also confirmed that Harshal Patel, Lukman Meriwala, Venkatesh Iyer along with several other players will join the Indian squad to assist the team in their preparations. It is noteworthy that these players have impressed everyone with their performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League.



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The following cricketers will join the team bubble in Dubai and assist Team India in their preparations:&nbsp; Lukman Meriwala, Avesh Khan, Umran Malik, Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel, Venkatesh Iyer, Karn Sharma, K. Gowtham,? the statement said.



<h2>India?s updated 15-men Squad for the T20 World Cup 2021:</h2>



Virat Kohli (C), Rohit Sharma (vc), KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan (wk), Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Varun Chakravarthy, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohd Shami.



Standby players ? Axar Patel, Shreyas Iyer, Deepak Chahar.



<h2>List of Net Bowlers for IPL 2021:</h2>



Harshal Patel,? Avesh Khan,Venkatesh Iyer, Lukman Meriwala, Umran Malik, Karn Sharma, Shahbaz Ahmed and K. Gowtham.



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T20 World Cup 2021: All-rounder Shardul Thakur has replaced Axar Patel in India?s T20 World Cup 2021 Squad

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DC Full Players List in IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals (DC) franchise officials would certainly have spent several sleepless nights deciding their top four retention players. The star-studded squad filled evenly with the young guns and experience has been dismantled with just four players remaining in the squad, right now. Delhi zeroed on to retain four players, three Indians and one overseas, and this article will lead you through DC Full Players List in IPL 2022 - Retained, Released, Updated Squad after Mega Auction.



The franchise has decided to retain wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant as the leader of the side following a sensational breakthrough season for the southpaw. It is often said, you got to grab your opportunities with both hands and Rishabh clearly did that right to get a permanent captaincy for DC. In the stiff competition between two South African pacers Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada, the officials weighted more on the raw pace of the former.



<h2 id="dc-retained-player-list-for-ipl-2022">DC Retained Player List for IPL 2022:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>S NO</td><td>Player Name</td><td>Price (INR)</td></tr><tr><td>01</td><td>Rishabh Pant</td><td>INR 16 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>02</td><td>Axar Patel</td><td>INR 9 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>03&nbsp;</td><td>Prithvi Shaw</td><td>INR 7.5 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>04</td><td>Anrich Nortje</td><td>INR 6.5 Crores</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 id="dc-buy-below-players-on-the-day-1-of-the-ipl-2022-mega-auction">DC buy below players on the Day 1 of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>PLAYERS</td><td>COUNTRY</td><td>BASE PRICE</td><td>SOLD FOR</td></tr><tr><td>David Warner</td><td>Australia</td><td>2 crore</td><td>6.25 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Mitchell Marsh</td><td>Australia</td><td>2 crore</td><td>6.5 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Shardul Thakur</td><td>India</td><td>2 crore</td><td>10.75 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Mustafizur Rahman</td><td>Bangladesh</td><td>2 crore</td><td>2 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Kuldeep Yadav</td><td>India</td><td>1 crore</td><td>2 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Ashwin Hebbar</td><td>India</td><td>20 lakh</td><td>20 lakh</td></tr><tr><td>Sarfaraz Khan</td><td>India</td><td>20 lakh</td><td>20 lakh</td></tr><tr><td>Kamlesh Nagarkoti</td><td>India</td><td>40 lakh</td><td>1.1 crore</td></tr><tr><td>KS Bharat</td><td>India</td><td>20 lakh</td><td>2 crore</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>











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<h2 id="key-player-released-by-delhi-capitals-dc">Key Player Released by Delhi Capitals (DC):&nbsp;</h2>



<ul>
<li>Shikhar Dhawan</li>



<li>Shreyas Iyer</li>



<li>Kagiso Rabada</li>



<li>Steve Smith</li>



<li>Marcus Stoinis</li>
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<h2 id="dc-purse-details-for-ipl-2022">DC Purse Details for IPL 2022:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Total Purse Value</td><td>Retention Deduction</td><td>Salary Purse Available</td></tr><tr><td>INR 90 Crores</td><td>INR 42.50 Crores</td><td>INR 47.50 Crores</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 id="dc-list-of-players-released-in-ipl-2022-mega-auction">DC List of Players Released in IPL 2022 Mega Auction:</h2>



<ul>
<li>Shreyas Iyer,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Ajinkya Rahane,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Amit Mishra,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Avesh Khan,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Ishant Sharma,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Kagiso Rabada,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Ravichandran Ashwin,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Shikhar Dhawan,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Lalit Yadav,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Marcus Stoinis,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Shimron Hetmyer,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Steve Smith,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Umesh Yadav,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Ripal Patel,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Lukman Hussain Meriwala,&nbsp;</li>



<li>M Siddharth,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Tom Curran,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Sam Billings,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Pravin Dubey,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Vishnu Vinod.</li>
</ul>



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DC Full Players List in IPL 2022 - Retained, Released, Updated Squad after Mega Auction

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Ravindra Jadeja, Gill, Ishant &amp; Axar likely to miss India tour of South Africa 2021.



India tour of South Africa: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is soon going to announce the complete Indian squad for the tour of South Africa that includes three test matches and as many ODIs. The tour is scheduled to commence on December 26th after getting postponed by a week?s time following the concerns of the Omicron variant of coronavirus.



However, in the meantime, it has been learnt that the Indian selectors will not have many debatable options for the Indian test squad against South Africa. While a few players have sustained injuries, while some young players in the Indian test team have outplayed the likes of veteran players and are likely to be replaced which makes the squad selections way easier for the selection committee.



As per a report in Indian Express, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, opening batsman Shubman Gill and senior pacer Ishant Sharma are likely to be dropped for the tour of South Africa.



Both the all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel are injured. The former has sustained a ligament tear while the latter is learnt to have a stress fracture. Both the cricketers are likely to be sidelined for the tour.



?All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja suffered a right forearm injury during the 1st Test match in Kanpur. After undergoing scans, he was diagnosed with a swelling on his forearm. He has been advised rest and is thus ruled out of the 2nd Test in Mumbai,? the BCCI release had stated ahead of the start of the Wankhede encounter.



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If the reports are to be believed, Jadeja is expected to take months to recuperate well from his injury. He is foreseen to make a proper comeback in competitive cricket during the IPL 2022.



Opening batsman Shubman Gill has sustained a shin injury. He was, earlier, ruled out of the India tour of England due to his shin stress injury and is likely to be ruled out of the upcoming tour of South Africa with the same injury.



As far as Ishant Sharma?s selection is concerned, the pacer was benched in the second test match due to his poor form. He was replaced by Mohammad Siraj who is again likely to get a nod ahead of Ishant in the test series against South Africa, starting December 26.



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India tour of South Africa: Ravindra Jadeja, Gill, Ishant &amp; Axar likely to miss India tour of South Africa 2021

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Rohit Sharma cleared Preliminary Fitness Test, likely to be added to ODI squad for South Africa: In what comes as delightful news for the Indian cricket fans, opener batsman Rohit Sharma has successfully cleared the preliminary fitness test conducted at the National Cricket Academy. Sharma, who has been appointed India?s new white-ball captain, missed the red ball series against South Africa owing to his hamstring injury.



As per the reports of InsideSports, Rohit has passed the initial fitness test and will undergo another round of tests very soon following which the decision will be derived whether he will be available for the ODI series against South Africa or not.



Sharma was named team India?s new white ball leader replacing Virat Kohli. Moreover, he was elevated to the role of team India?s red-ball vice-captain by the BCCI recently.



?Rohit seems to be fit,? said a close source to the development.



He further added that the NCA officials are not in any kind of rush to mark Rohit fit or unfit.



?He was recovering well and cleared the preliminary fitness test. He is still at the NCA and will undergo a final test likely tomorrow. We don?t want to rush things. We will take a call based on the test,? the source added.



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<h2>Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja also at NCA</h2>



Besides Rohit Sharma all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel are also in NCA to regain their fitness. The selectors will also take a call on the other two aforementioned players after conducting their fitness test.



?Axar and Ravindra haven?t completely recovered and are undergoing recovery sessions at NCA. Call on their inclusion will be a last-minute call subject to a fitness test. Again, we don?t want to rush things as we have important series coming up. Also, in South Africa, spinners will play limited roles,? he added.



The reports say that Ravindra Jadeja has sustained a ligament tear while Axar Patel has a stress fracture. Both the players were part of the recently concluded India vs New Zealand 2 matches test series.



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Rohit Sharma cleared Preliminary Fitness Test, likely to be added to ODI squad for South Africa

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More trouble for team India, Axar Patel joins list of Covid infected players - INDvsWI: Dark clouds have begun to threaten the West Indies tour of India, as spin bowling all-rounder Axar Patel become the fifth Indian player to come in contact with the dreaded virus ahead of the ODI series against the West Indies. It has been learnt that Axar Patel was yet to join the Indian contingent in Ahmedabad.?



Earlier, Shreyas Iyer, Shikhar Dhawan and Ruturaj Gaikwad along with four other members of the Indian ODI squad were tested covid positive. Navdeep Saini, who is picked as a backup pacer for the ODI series against West Indies, also returned Covid positive on Wednesday.



It must be noted that Axar Patel is only available to play the three matches T20I series against West Indies. The cricketer will join the Indian squad following the completion of the three matches ODI series, starting February 6.



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Patel is expected to recover well and join team India for the T20I series. He still has around two weeks to recuperate well before the start of the T20I series.



The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) earlier roped in Mayank Agarwal for the ODI squad after seven members were tested covid positive on Wednesday.



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The recent reports suggest that the cricket board is likely to bring in Ishan Kishan if more Covid cases erupt.



The three matches ODI series between India and West Indies is likely to go as per the original schedule. An extended ODI squad was picked by the BCCI to counter such Covid related issues.



It must be noted that the West Indies squad has also arrived in Ahmedabad. The contingent was all negative before their departure and upon landing in Ahmedabad.



The India vs West Indies 1st ODI will be a historic match for the hosts. Team India will become the first-ever team to feature in 1000 ODI games. Australia is just behind India with 958 ODI appearances.



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INDvsWI: More trouble for team India, Axar Patel joins list of Covid infected players - INDvsWI

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IPL 2025 Lucknow Super Giants: The stage is set for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to turn a new leaf in the 2025 IPL season. After a high-stakes mega auction held in Jeddah, the franchise has made bold moves, with none bolder than acquiring Rishabh Pant for a record-breaking INR 27 Crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history. Adding to the excitement, Pant has been named captain, marking a fresh beginning for the team.
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Pant expressed his gratitude and determination at the unveiling ceremony: "I will give my 200% and that's my commitment to you. Looking forward to a new beginning, with new energy, and just have a blast out there." His enthusiasm mirrors LSG's ambitions as they look to make a strong impact this season.
<h2>Strengths of LSG: A Solid Batting Core</h2>
LSG's biggest asset this year is their formidable batting lineup. With heavyweights like Rishabh Pant, David Miller, Nicholas Pooran, and the young Ayush Badoni, the team has a blend of experience and raw talent. The middle order is particularly strong, promising stability and fireworks when needed. Former Indian cricketer and LSG mentor Zaheer Khan noted: "We have lots to achieve, and you personally [Pant] have a lot to give to this beautiful game of cricket."
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The inclusion of players like Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh adds depth and flexibility to the squad. The batting order is well-equipped to handle pressure situations, which could be pivotal in their quest for the playoffs.
<h2>Weaknesses of LSG: A Bowling Department Under Pressure</h2>
Despite their strong batting, LSG's bowling lineup lacks the same level of assurance. The pace attack, led by Avesh Khan and Mohsin Khan, shows potential but lacks experience in crunching IPL moments.
With young bowlers like Mayank Yadav and Shamar Joseph yet to establish themselves, the bowling unit might struggle against seasoned batting lineups. The management will need to focus on building confidence and strategy for their bowlers.
<h2>Opportunities in LSG: Spotlight on Young Talent</h2>
The mega auction saw LSG invest heavily in young and promising players. This season provides a golden opportunity for these talents to showcase their skills on a big stage, potentially paving their way into international cricket. Players like Arshin Kulkarni and Digvesh Singh will look to learn from veterans and make the most of their chances.
Pant emphasized backing players and fostering confidence: "If you give confidence and trust to a player, he will do things which you can't even imagine for you and for the team." His leadership style could unlock new dimensions in LSG's performance.
<h2>Threats for LSG: Fragile Foundations in Key Areas</h2>
LSG’s Achilles heel lies in their overreliance on top-order stars. If players like Pant, Miller, or Pooran fail in a game, the middle and lower order might struggle to shoulder the responsibility. Additionally, inconsistent form from key players like Marsh and Markram adds an element of uncertainty. The team also carries the baggage of missing playoffs last season, which could play on their minds.
<h2>Rishabh Pant: A Leader with a Vision</h2>
Pant brings leadership experience, having captained Delhi Capitals, and a fresh perspective after recovering from personal challenges, including his near-fatal road accident. Zaheer Khan reflected on his journey: "To see you grow as a fine cricketer... inspiring a new style of play, is commendable." Under his leadership, LSG aims to play fearless and entertaining cricket.
Owner Sanjiv Goenka has ambitious goals for the franchise. Drawing inspiration from IPL giants like Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, he stated: "Support us, and I assure you that LSG will not disappoint you. You fall down, stand up, run faster." With seasoned mentors like Zaheer Khan and head coach Justin Langer in the dugout, LSG is building a team culture focused on consistency and resilience.
As the season approaches, LSG fans have much to look forward to. The combination of experienced players, promising young talent, and a dynamic captain promises a thrilling campaign. With a fearless attitude and renewed focus, LSG is ready to take the IPL 2025 by storm.

Lucknow Super Giants start afresh for IPL 2025 under Rishabh Pant’s leadership. With a strong batting lineup and young talent, the team aims to overcome challenges and play fearless, exciting cricket.

Rishabh Pant leads LSG in IPL 2025. Backed by power-packed batting and emerging talents, they’re set for a thrilling season.

How Strong is LSG under Rishabh Pant? In-depth Analysis of LSG Squad With Rishabh Pant as Captain

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Cricketing action is back in India as the Suryakumar Yadav-led team prepares to fully engage in the forthcoming five-match T20 International Series versus England. This series starts from the 22nd of January onwards in Kolkata and post the conclusion of the T20I series, both teams will then lock horns in a three-match One-Day International Series which commences from the 6th of January and this series will be important for the Men in Blue as it will help them in preparing for the Champions Trophy. 
The Blue Army has also started practicing in the nets ahead of the white ball assignment versus England. Elite Pacer Mohammed Shami is also a part of the T20I squad and he will make his much-awaited return to the team after a span of 14 months. 
Watch the video of Shami's training <a href="https://x.com/BCCI/status/1881189914370293788?t=co7Kx9CQBUDsTOFHHNFbqg&amp;s=19" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>
<h2>Shami's stormy performance in the nets after returning from his injury</h2>
All eyes were on fast bowler Mohammed Shami in the nets practice who bowled with his left knee heavily bandaged. First, he started warming up slowly under the supervision of bowling coach Morne Morkel. Initially running with small steps, Shami bowled for about an hour. After this, he did fielding practice to test his knee.
The 34-year-old slowly started to witness his fitness improve as he found his rhythm and bowled in a quick manner with a long run-up. He troubled young Indian batters like Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma in the nets and gave a tough challenge to the duo with a quick movement and bounce of the surface. 
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But, young Dhruv Jurel had some other plans as he explored the aggressive route by taking on Shami and made him go through a tough test. Despite the tough net bowling session versus the wicketkeeper-batsman, 34-year-old Shami continued to bowl in a quick manner for 45 minutes and did not seek any kind of aid from the strength &amp; conditioning coach or the physio of the Indian Team. 
After toiling hard in the nets, Shami practiced bowling a particular length with Morkel, where he targeted two stumps with accuracy. All of these signs are looking really positive for the Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer and he will surely be looking to play an important role in helping the Men in Blue win the T20i and the One-Day International series versus the Three Lions.
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Mohammed Shami in the practice session at Eden Gardens | Image: X (Tanuj Singh)

Mohammed Shami was seen toiling hard in the nets ahead of the England Series and these are really positive signs for Team India as they would want Shami to be at his best in the 2025 Champions Trophy

Mohammed Shami of Indis was seen sweating hard in the Net Practice Session ahead of the T20i series vs England

Watch - Mohammed Shami sweats hard in the nets ahead of England T20i series

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka has touted Rishabh Pant as the best captain in IPL. He said that after 10-12 years, the keeper-batter will be on the same page with Rohit Sharma and Ms Dhoni as the most successful captains. 
This comes after Lucknow Super Giants appointed Rishabh Pant as captain of the team for the IPL 2025. The announcement was made official by the franchise on Monday (20th January) through a press conference at the franchise's headquarters in Kolkata. 
Rishabh Pant, who became the most expensive player in the IPL auction, will now be leading the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2025. He was brought by the franchise for INR 27 crore, and expectations would be very high from him as the franchise eyes its first title. 
<h2>I have never seen a player with so much hunger and energy; he has a casual style of leadership - Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka hails Rishabh Pant</h2>
Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka hailed Rishabh Pant, saying that he hasn't seen a player with more hunger than a keeper-batter. He said that there was a born leader in Pant before putting him on the same page with Rohit and Dhoni. Speaking to Star Sports, he said: 
I have never seen a player with so much hunger and energy; he has a casual style of leadership; it is almost like the boy next door.I see a born leader in Rishabh Pant. He will probably be the best captain IPL has ever seen. People now say Mahi &amp; Rohit are IPL’s most successful captains. Mark my words, after 10-12 years, it will be Mahi, Rohit and Pant." 
Rishabh Pant has been an incredible player in the IPL. The keeper-batter captained Delhi Capitals in the last few seasons and would be keen to take his new team to win. He would want to lead from the front and take a team to glory. 
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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka has touted Rishabh Pant as the best captain in IPL

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant declared as best IPL captain; MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma insulted? Check details

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India batter Virat Kohli is all set to return to the Ranji Trophy after more than a decade. As per the reports in ABP, it is learned that the batter is all set to play the third round of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25, which will begin on 30th January, for his state team, Delhi. 
Virat Kohli was all set to play in the second round of Ranji Trophy 2024-25 for Delhi but unfortunately, faced a neck sprain. He informed BCCI about the same as well and the batter won't be featuring in the match. This saw Batter facing a lot of criticism, skipping the game when others were playing. 
As per the reports, Virat Kohli felt neck spasms during the last Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The premier batter on 8th January took the injection for the game. It was learned he was all set to play in the second round but said that he is yet to recover from neck pain. 
<h2> Virat Kohli himself has told the Delhi District Cricket Association that he will be playing the last round of Ranji Trophy 2024-25</h2>
But the fresh set of reports has claimed that Virat Kohli himself has told the Delhi District Cricket Association that he will be playing the last round. This comes as a huge boost for the team as the premier batter will be key for the side in the next round of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25. 
It personally will be important for Virat Kohli as well as he has been going through the lean patch of form. For the last few years, he has been struggling to get going and playing in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 will be crucial for him, especially with his career at stake. 
With the way, Virat Kohli has struggled to get going, various experts and fans have lashed out at the batter, saying that he should retire. However, it will be a great opportunity for him to regain his form and get into the rhythm ahead of the hectic Test season and white-ball games as well.
Virat Kohli also failed terribly in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He managed just 190 runs out of which 100 runs came in Perth, where he slammed a century in Perth. But after that, he struggled to get going as he got out to balls outside off in all the games.
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Virat Kohli was all set to play in the second round of Ranji Trophy 2024-25 for Delhi but unfortunately, faced a neck sprain

After criticism, Virat Kohli finally makes himself available for the Ranji Trophy

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The Indian Cricket Team under the leadership of Rohit Sharma looks fully prepared for the upcoming marquee event of this year, the Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is set to be hosted by Pakistan from the 19th of February. But the Men in Blue will be playing their matches in the city of Dubai. If they manage to qualify for the final, then the the title-deciding clash will also be played in Dubai. 
The Rohit Sharma-led team will be kicking off their Champions Trophy campaign versus Bangladesh on the 20th of February while the highly-awaited Pakistan versus India match will be played on the 23rd of February. In such a situation, the fans are eager to know what kind of a pitch will the Dubai International Cricket Stadium prepare for the intense clash. 
<h2>The Dubai pitch is anticipated to be ready in a span of 10 days</h2>
Matthew Sandery the pitch curator of the Dubai International Cricket Stadium has made a major revelation regarding the pitch for the Pakistan versus India Champions Trophy 2025 clash. In an interview with Sports tak, he gave a major update regarding how the pitch will be prepared and what kind of a game will be witnessed. 
It's worth noting that at present, International League T20 (ILT20) matches are currently being played in the stadium of Dubai. Following the conclusion of that tournament, the Champions Trophy 2025 matches will be played and there will be a gap of 10 days between the end of ILT20 and Champions Trophy 2025.
The curator believes that the pitch will be set up easily as the gap of 10 days will be more than enough to help his team set up a proper Cricketing pitch. His team is really skillful and Cricket matches keep taking place in Dubai for the entire year so they have more than enough experience to create a good surface.
<h2>The weather of Dubai and Pakistan is different</h2>
Regarding the highly intense India versus Pakistan Champions Trophy clash, Sandery said, " We don't take a look at which teams are playing versus each other. We give our best to prepare a good pitch. The conditions in Dubai are very different in comparison to Pakistan. The temperature there currently is 10 degrees Celsius while here it's 30 degrees Celsius. 
"The atmosphere of Dubai is very different. The shadow of the roof of the stadium falls on the pitch by the afternoon period. By 4:30 pm, the shadow falls on the entire surface. In such a situation, it's difficult to compare the surface of Dubai with any other place around the world. We will be giving our best prepare the best possible Cricketing surface for the Champions Trophy matches," Sandery added.
<h2>Chemicals are being used to avoid the dew coming into play</h2>
Sandery was asked whether there is any kind of pressure on him? To which he replied by saying, "Definitely, the job of a pitch curator is not easy and there's a lot of pressure to create good wickets. But we are ready. It doesn't matter how many days are left, we are ready for the challenge ahead of us".
He also made a major revelation that since dew plays an important role in determing the fate of white-ball contests, chemicals are being sprayed to limit it's effect and the results are very evident in the ongoing International League T20 tournament.
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Rohit Sharma of India and Babar Azam of Pakistan walk out for the India vs Pakistan clash in T20 World Cup 2024 | Image: Associated press

Matthew Sandery, the pitch curator of Dubai Cricket Stadium has made a major revelation regarding the pitch for the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy clash

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 Pitch