'Honestly, I realised this is going to be my career when I was 11. Like, a moment happened. There was a camp going on of under-23 Indian fast bowlers, and I was only 11.'
The seventh and final edition of the ICC Champions Trophy kicks-off in the United Kingdom on June 6 when India play South Africa in Cardiff.
The Indians have not featured in ODIs in recent months but Kuldeep Yadav (650) and Ravindra Jadeja (616) still remained static at number three and number nine in the latest ODI rankings for bowlers.
Former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor on Friday said the depth in India's T20I squad for the Asia Cup allowed the national selectors to leave out a player of Shreyas Iyer's calibre, who was ignored for the continental tournament.
The Pakistan Cricket Board will use new floodlights at stadiums in Karachi and Lahore for the Champions Trophy early next year.
On the podcast, Shastri named Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli in his top five.
This year's roster sees ten players each placed in Categories B, C, and D. Notably, no player has been selected for Category A in this cycle, the PCB said in a statement.
This year's tournament will feature the top 10 sides from the ICC ODI Championship table on April 1, 2006.
'Kohli and Rohit do not fit in our plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup.'
Archer has not picked up a red cricket ball since May 2021 for Sussex after a series of injuries kept delaying his return.
MS Dhoni-led team beat England by five runs in a rain-curtailed final in Birmingham to win the ICC Champions Trophy.
Former wicketkeeper Vijay Dahiya feels Shreyas Iyer was unlucky to be left out of India's Asia Cup squad but said some players will always miss out due to the depth of talent in the country.
It was on this day that the MS Dhoni-led team beat England by five runs in a rain-curtailed final in Birmingham to win the ICC Champions Trophy.
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'There will be guys that get opportunities. We've obviously got a few guys missing for this series (for) a well-earned rest.'
A look the squads of the eight participating teams in the ICC Champions Trophy.
ICC ODI Rankings: India retained top spot while West Indies slipped to 10th spot.
'Everyone has the right to have an opinion about the culture of that dressing room. And every opinion for me will matter'
UAE set to decline PCB request to host PSL games
On Sunday, India rode on a clinical performance to outclass traditional rivals Pakistan with plenty to spare at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
'The Asia Cup is coming up, and for the white-ball players, they have got a good break after the IPL. I did play TNPL (Tamil Nadu Premier League), but still I have got a one-month break right now.'
BCCI could opt for a neutral venue with Pakistan unlikely to travel to India.
Rohit Sharma dismissed the speculations about his career after winning the Champions Trophy, saying that he is not quitting One-Day Internationals anytime soon.
The Times of India has posted a picture of Bumrah entering the stadium ahead of the big game and the picture has gone viral.
India's group match against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday will be the first ICC Champions Trophy between the two teams in 25 years.
He also praised the team's collective performance, emphasising that cricket is not just about individual brilliance but a team effort.
With an impressive blend of composure and aggression, Iyer has been a standout performer in the 50-over format, particularly against the Blackcaps.
Shreyas Iyer was India's highest run-getter in the ICC Champions Trophy with 243 runs in five matches at an average of 48.
Leg spinner Adam Zampa was the most experienced bowler for the Aussies, having played 111 ODIs.
New Zealand's Chris Gaffaney and England's Richard Illingworth have been appointed as on-field umpires for the Champions Trophy semi-final between India and Australia in Dubai on Tuesday.
A PCB official said due to time constraints between the ICC Champions Trophy and New Zealand tour, Aaqib Javed will continue as interim head coach.
The left-handed batter suffered a muscular strain while fielding in the opening over against New Zealand at Karachi's National Bank Stadium on February 19.
While wickets fell all around him with fellow opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz, as well as Sediqullah Atal and Rahmat Shah all back in the hut inside the first ten overs, Gurbaz kept his cool.
India will kickstart their campaign on September 10 against the UAE. Media reports suggest that Gill could make his return to the T20I team, possibly as vice-captain.
Jamie Overton hit a 28-ball 32 down the order to keep England in the hunt.
Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar has come out in support of Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami after he was criticized for not observing roza (fast) during the month of Ramzan. Shami was spotted consuming an energy drink during the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final match against Australia, which led to criticism from some quarters. Akhtar, known for his outspoken views, urged Shami to ignore the negativity and praised his performance in the game.
Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah returned to India's T20 squad for next month's Asia Cup, but IPL star performers Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal missed out.
Gautam Gambhir, wife Natasha and daughters Aazeen and Anaiza, were seen soaking in the scenic beauty of France's snow-capped mountains.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have recommended that the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017 follow the successful formula of the 2013 edition and proposed The Oval, Edgbaston and Cardiff as the venues.
With players preferring to rest ahead of IPL 2025, the BCCI did not plan a felicitation for the Indian team.
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