Spinner Adil Rashid returns to both T20 and ODI squads after missing the series against India to make The Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
England will hope that the likes of Joe Root, Harry brook and skipper Jos Buttler also get some runs and end their a disastrous World Cup campaign on a high.
Here's a wrap of all major international episodes in 2024.
Dhruv Jurel's 3 catches in the deep versus K L Rahul's 2 catches behind the stumps?
Yuzvendra Chahal, not normally known for his fielding, took a superb catch to leave his Rajasthan Royals' team-mates pleasantly surprised.
Shami has been steadily rebuilding his form through domestic cricket. Making his Ranji Trophy return last November, he guided Bengal to a season-opening victory with a match haul of seven wickets.
India is facing form concerns and selection dilemmas as they enter the final phase of their Champions Trophy preparations.
Jos Buttler made a scathing assessment of the HPCA Stadium outfield, terming it as 'poor'
The Bengaluru outfit will hope for a reversal at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium, a venue that carries similar traits as RCB's home -- Chinnaswamy Stadium -- in terms of a smooth pitch and a blistering outfield adding value to the batters' shots.
Most of the Indian players shied away from sliding to avoid potential injuries in their World Cup match against New Zealand in Dharamsala on Sunday.
Images from the IPL 2022 1st Qualifier between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
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The toss is always an important factor in Chennai as chasing anything above 170 to 175 could be a risky proposition.
Sanju Samson's technical weaknesses against express pace along with Rinku Singh's dip in form and fitness issues will be a concern for India
Phil Salt said the convincing eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in their Super Eight clash has given his side 'confidence and momentum' at the right time
England Test captain Joe Root has been left out of the Twenty20 squad for the three-match series against Australia but will return for the three one-day internationals.
England nearly wasted a flying start before eking out a five-wicket victory in the rain-shortened third one-day international against Sri Lanka in Hambantota on Wednesday.
NZ face WI in virtual knockout, rain threatens to derail England again
Rain threatens high-voltage India-England semi-final clash
'Please have a day of Thursday, bud! You know I love you, but just chill Thursday please', KP, a former England captain, wisecracked as his buddy posted a video preparing for the big match against Jos Buttler's team.
England beat New Zealand in the World Cup final at Lord's on Sunday. The match was tied after both teams scored 241 runs. Following is how the Super Over unfolded.
Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between Bangladesh and England, in Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday.
Images from the T20 World Cup Group B match between Oman and England in Antigua on Friday.
Shubman Gill feels working on specific technical areas and a minor tweak before a T20 series in New Zealand has worked wonders for his game.
High-flying Rajasthan Royals will look to continue their winning momentum and consolidate their position at the top when they take on a resurgent Lucknow Super Giants, who would be gunning for revenge at home in an IPL match in Lucknow on Saturday.
Game 13 of IPL 2022 will see the Rajasthan Royals take on the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai starting 1930 IST.
Sanju Samson laments 'one-hit' defeat
Eden Gardens will host the first game of the five match T20I series between India and England on Wednesday.
Rajasthan Royals started off their IPL 2023 campaign in grand style as they thrashed Sunrisers Hyderabad by 72 runs.
His third life came astonishingly when the ball hit the stumps, the bail lit up and fell back into place!
IMAGES from Day 3 of the 1st Test between England and Pakistan played at Lord's on Saturday
Game 11 of the Super 12 competition in the T20 World Cup will see West Indies take on Bangladesh at the Sharjah cricket stadium beginning 1530 IST.
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Former skipper Nasser Hussain said reliance on statistics rather than reading the conditions has led to England's downfall in World Cup 2023.
England face fellow strugglers Sri Lanka in a must-win World Cup match on Thursday.
India maintained their unbeaten streak at the 2023 World Cup with a 100-run victory in a low-scoring contest against holders England
Afghanistan's opener, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, rose a career-high 12th spot -- Gurbaz is the leading run-getter in the ongoing T20 World Cup, with 156 runs from two innings under his belt.
The T20I and ODI squads, captained by Eoin Morgan, feature five players, Moeen, Jos Buttler, Steven Finn, Ben Stokes and Mark Wood, who were involved in the Ashes.
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