Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and chose to bat first against India in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash. Pakistan made one change with Imam-ul-Haq replacing the injured Fakhar Zaman. India fielded an unchanged lineup. This crucial match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium will see both teams vying for a chance to advance in the tournament.
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Mushfiqur Rahim, the 37-year-old veteran cricketer from Bangladesh, has retired from ODI cricket following his team's exit from the ICC Champions Trophy. In a heartfelt Instagram post, he expressed gratitude for his 19-year career, during which he amassed 7,795 runs and secured 243 catches and 56 stumpings. He remains the second-highest run-scorer for Bangladesh in ODIs.
Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury that has not responded to rehabilitation. Cricket Australia announced Marsh's replacement will be decided soon. Marsh is also doubtful for the upcoming IPL season with the Lucknow Super Giants. The injury has led to an extended rehabilitation period for Marsh.
Ahead of the Champions Trophy, India's cricket team seeks a morale boost by winning the T20I series against England. The series starts at Eden Gardens. Key players like Sanju Samson and Nitish Kumar Reddy are under watch, while England relies on Jos Buttler and Jacob Bethell. Coach Brendon McCullum remains optimistic about England's chances.
Australia clinched a 2-0 series win against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Galle. Chasing 75, they lost only Travis Head before lunch on day four. Australian spinners Nathan Lyon and Matthew Kuhnemann claimed four wickets each, with Kuhnemann emerging as the leading wicket-taker in the series. Steve Smith achieved a milestone of 200 Test catches.
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