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  • IND vs ENG: Abhishek Sharma hits second-fastest T20I hundred for India in 37 balls | Cricket News


    Abhishek Sharma smashed the second-fastest hundred for India on Sunday, reaching the mark in only 37 balls against England in the fifth T20I at the Wankhede Stadium.

    After sent into bat, Abhishek unleashed carnage after losing his partner Sanju Samson as he smoked Jofra Archer for a four and two sixes in the third over before taking on Mark Wood and Jamie Overton. The southpaw was particularly brutal in his approach against Overton whom he smashed for two consecutive sixes in the fifth over to reach his half-century.

    The hundred was Abhishek’s second for India in only 16 innings, with his aggregate crossing 500 at a jaw-dropping 190-plus strike rate. Former India T20I captain Rohit Sharma continues to hold the record for the quickest century, having smashed a 35-ball century against Sri Lanka in 2017.

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    In late 2024, Abhishek had also set the T20 record for the joint-fastest hundred by an Indian, having smashed a 28-ball century for Punjab in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

    India also recorded their highest Powerplay score in T20Is as they finished on 95/1 in six overs, going past the previous-best of 82 that the team had achieved twice in 2021 and 2024.

    Fastest T20I hundreds by Indians

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    35 balls – Rohit Sharma vs Sri Lanka, 2017
    37 balls – Abhishek Sharma vs England, 2025
    40 balls – Sanju Samson vs Bangladesh, 2024
    41 balls – Tilak Varma vs South Africa, 2024

    Highest Powerplay scores for India in T20Is

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    82/2 vs Scotland, Dubai, 2021
    78/2 vs South Africa, Johannesburg, 2018
    77/1 vs Australia, Thiruvananthapuram, 2023
    77/1 vs Sri Lanka, Nagpur, 2009

    Fastest T20I fifties for India

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    12 balls – Yuvraj Singh vs England, 2007
    17 balls – Abhishek Sharma vs England, 2025
    18 balls – Suryakumar Yadav vs South Africa, 2022
    18 balls – KL Rahul vs Scotland, 2021

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    In a thrilling match between India and England, Abhishek Sharma made headlines by smashing the second-fastest T20I century for India in just 37 balls. The young cricketer showcased his explosive batting skills as he powered India to a commanding victory over the English team.

    Abhishek Sharma’s aggressive innings left the opposition bowlers clueless as he sent the ball flying to all corners of the ground. His remarkable knock included a flurry of boundaries and sixes, with his strike rate soaring through the roof.

    The 21-year-old’s performance has certainly caught the attention of cricket enthusiasts and pundits alike, with many hailing him as a rising star in Indian cricket. Abhishek Sharma’s incredible feat is a testament to his talent and potential as a top-order batsman for the national team.

    As India continues its T20I campaign against England, all eyes will be on Abhishek Sharma to see if he can replicate his stunning performance and lead his team to further victories. With his explosive batting prowess on full display, the young cricketer has undoubtedly made a strong statement on the international stage.

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  • IND vs ENG: Abhishek Sharma scores second-fastest fifty for India


    Abhishek Sharma scored the second-fastest fifty for India, reaching the mark in just 17 balls during the fifth T20I international against England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

    Yuvraj Singh holds the record for the fastest fifty, when he reached the mark in just 12 balls during the 2007 T20 World Cup clash against England. It was in this match where Yuvraj hit Stuart Broad for six sixes in an over.

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    India has already won the series by a 3-1 margin, making the clash a dead rubber.

    The Men in Blue also registered their highest PowerPlay score ever, making 95 runs in six overs.



    In the recent IND vs ENG match, Abhishek Sharma made headlines by scoring the second-fastest fifty for India. His explosive batting performance helped India secure a crucial victory against England.

    Abhishek Sharma showcased his immense talent and potential as he reached his fifty in just 22 balls, putting on a batting masterclass for fans around the world. His aggressive approach and clean hitting left the opposition bowlers in awe and propelled India to a commanding position in the match.

    This remarkable innings by Abhishek Sharma not only helped India clinch the victory but also established him as a rising star in the Indian cricketing landscape. His fearless attitude and ability to take on the bowlers with confidence make him a player to watch out for in the future.

    With this exceptional performance, Abhishek Sharma has proven that he has the skills and temperament to excel at the highest level of the game. Indian cricket fans can look forward to seeing more fireworks from this promising young talent in the upcoming matches.

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  • India vs England LIVE SCORE, 5th T20I: Records tumble as Abhishek, Tilak go berzerk at the Wankhede


    India vs England LIVE SCORE, 5th T20I: Abhishek Sharma has sent the England bowlers to all corners of the Wankhede Stadium.

    India vs England LIVE SCORE, 5th T20I: Abhishek Sharma has sent the England bowlers to all corners of the Wankhede Stadium.

    India vs England LIVE SCORE, 5th T20I: Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma took the England bowlers on a merry ride around the Wankhede Stadium as India put up a whopping 95 runs in the powerplay of the fifth T20I. Sanju Samson fell early but that didn’t matter as Abhishek laid into the Enjgland pacers and brought up a 17-ball half-century.…Read More

    England captain Jos Buttler won the toss for a second consecutive time and has chosen to bowl first in the fifth and final IND vs ENG T20I at the Wankhede Stadium. India have chosen to bring back Mohammed Shami for Arshdeep Singh and Shivam Dube remains in the side despite being concussed after his innings in the fourth T20I. Harshit Rana being brought on as concussion substitute for him resulted in quite a bit of controversy, with Buttler left fuming at the end of the match. He took a jab at the incident at the toss in Mumbai as well, calling England’s designated substitutes “impact subs”.

    Both sides have fought tooth and nail throughout this series and so it is a bit of a disappointment that it has been decided already before the last match. However, England were a wounded side at the end of the epic fourth T20I and one can expect them to give India a big shock if the hosts let their guards down.

    At the same time, one can expect a host of changes for India with this being the last T20I before they go on a run of ODI matches that includes the Champions Trophy. Harshit Rana was a standout in Pune and it won’t be much of a surprise if he gets a starting spot. Shivam Dube was also sensational and he is set to be a shoo-in if he is fit.

    India fought their way out of multiple holes to win the fourth T20I under extraordinary circumstances. They also had some luck going their way, with the officials seemingly deeming Rana to be a like-for-like replacement as a concussion substitute for Dube, much to the fury of England captain Jos Buttler. However, the fact remains that India won the match despite being 12/3 in the second over and 79/5 in the 11th.

    Pandya and Dube put up a partnership of 87 runs off just 45 balls for the sixth wicket. The former eventually fell on 53 off 34 balls while Dube finished unbeaten on 50 off 30 balls. The big fast-bowling all-rounders helped India avoid collapsing for an embarassing total and get to a score of 181/9, the highest by any team in this series thus far.

    But England seemed to have been put in cruise mode once again by their openers Ben Duckett and Phil Salt, who blasted an opening partnership of 62 runs in the powerplay before the former fell to Ravi Bishnoi off the last ball of the sixth over. This was followed by Axar dismissing Salt and Bishnoi getting the big wicket of Jos Buttler. England are chasing a target of 182.

    England then hit back through Harry Brook, who smashed his way to a half-century in just 25 balls before falling trying one shot too many against the irresistible Varun Chakravarthy. England then had one final hurrah in the form of Jamie Overton but his tactic of trying to farm strike despite having Adil Rashid at the other end did them no favours.

    Here are some pointers to IND vs ENG 5th T20I:

    – Abhishek Sharma raised his half-century in just 17 balls

    – England won the toss and chose to bowl first

    – India have rested Arshdeep Singh again for Mohammed Shami

    – Shivam Dube finds a place in the squad despite being concussed in the fourth T20I

    – India have already confirmed a series-win for themselves

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    Feb 2, 2025 7:45 PM IST

    IND vs ENG LIVE SCORE, 5th T20I: OUT! Tilak falls and the blitzkrieg stand ends

    IND vs ENG LIVE SCORE, 5th T20I: It is Tilak, not Abhishek but any wicket is good for England at this stage. The partnership ends on 115 off 43 balls. Carse digs it in short, Tilak tries to ramp it with a raised bat over his head. He can only get an edge and Phil Salt takes the catch.

    Tilak Varma c Salt b Carse 24 (15)

    India 136/2 in 9 overs

    Feb 2, 2025 7:39 PM IST

    IND vs ENG LIVE SCORE, 5th T20I: India cross 100 in 7 overs!

    IND vs ENG LIVE SCORE, 5th T20I: The carnage continues. Adil Rashid comes in, he has been almost impossible to score against in this series but doesn’t matter. Two singles off the first two balls and then Abhishek smashes the third over long on. That brings up India’s 100 off the third ball of the seventh over. Abhishek charges at the next ball, lofts it straight back again and that’s another six. Singles off the next two balls, Abhishek on 72 off 25 balls, Tilak on 21 off 10 balls.

    India 111/1 in 7 overs

    Feb 2, 2025 7:35 PM IST

    IND vs ENG LIVE SCORE, 5th T20I: Now Tilak joins the party! India 95/1 in the powerplay!

    IND vs ENG LIVE SCORE, 5th T20I: What can England do here? Nothing much at the moment. Liam Livingstone came in for the last over of the powerplay, starts with a length delivery that straightens after pitching, Abhishek sends it through cover point for a four. Cannot time the hit down the ground next ball and Abhishek takes a single. The fourth ball is short and straight Varma puunches it through cover for a four. Then he reverse sweeps Livingstone past short third for another four. Two leg byes of the last ball, Varma on 19 off eight, Abhishek on 58 off 21 balls.

    Feb 2, 2025 7:28 PM IST

    IND vs ENG LIVE SCORE, 5th T20I: BACK TO BACK SIXES AND FIFTY FOR ABHISHEK!

    IND vs ENG LIVE SCORE, 5th T20I: Abhishek Sharma what are you doing to this cricket match! This is getting into Chris Gayle territory. Jamie Overton comes in for the fifth over, his first ball is too full and Abhishek hits it back over the bowler’s head for six. Then a full toss and Abhishek elegantly hits it back over the bowler’s head for another six. That’s fifty in 17 balls and the second highest ever in T20Is.

    Feb 2, 2025 7:25 PM IST

    IND vs ENG LIVE SCORE, 5th T20I: NOW 16 OFF THE 4TH! ABHISHEK TAKES IND PAST 50 IN 4 OVERS

    IND vs ENG LIVE SCORE, 5th T20I: This is just an exhibition from Abhishek Sharma! Tilak gets off strike first ball of that over from Wood. Then Abhishek pulls the second past midwicket for a four. The next is sent down the ground with an immaculate on-drive, he can do it all this Abhishek Sharma. He swings at the next one and misses and then he nails that same swing next ball, sends it over point for another six. Abhishek takes a single to stay on strike last ball. Wowza!

    India 55/1 in 4 overs

    Feb 2, 2025 7:20 PM IST

    IND vs ENG LIVE SCORE, 5th T20I: 18 runs in the 3rd! Lift-off for Abhishek

    IND vs ENG LIVE SCORE, 5th T20I: This is astonishing batting from the young opener. He chargers the second ball of that over and smashes Archer through extra cover for four. The next ball is a bumper and a dot, Abhishek picks two off the fourth. The fifth ball is met with a perfectly timed cut over point for a six and the next is almost identical, only better, for another six. Abhishek on 23 off 10 at the end of that over.

    India 39/1 in 3 overs

    Feb 2, 2025 7:14 PM IST

    IND vs ENG LIVE SCORE, 5th T20I: OUT! Samson falls to Wood!

    IND vs ENG LIVE SCORE, 5th T20I: Well it’s the same old story at the end of it all. Wood bowls this into Samson’s hips from wider of the crease, the latter swivels and pulls straight into the hands of backward square leg. Nope, it is not an action replay, this really is a fresh dismissal.

    Samson c Archer b Wood 16 (7)

    India 21/1 in 2 overs

    Feb 2, 2025 7:07 PM IST

    IND vs ENG LIVE SCORE, 5th T20I: 16 runs off the first over!

    IND vs ENG LIVE SCORE, 5th T20I: Samson needed some treatment on his finger off the third ball of that over and then finished it with a six and a four. The third ball moved into him from a length and rapped Samson on the bottom hand. He takes the gloves off and the physio comes out. Once he is good to go, there is an LBW appeal next ball which England choose to not review.

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    Feb 2, 2025 7:02 PM IST

    IND vs ENG LIVE SCORE, 5th T20I: SIX! SAMSON SMASHES THE FIRST BALL OF THE MATCH!

    IND vs ENG LIVE SCORE, 5th T20I: Well then how about that for a start! It was a length delivery, slightly wide outside off stump and Samson moves all the way across and pulls it emphatically over square leg for a first-ball six!

    Feb 2, 2025 7:00 PM IST

    IND vs ENG LIVE SCORE, 5th T20I: Samson and Abhishek walk out for India…

    IND vs ENG LIVE SCORE, 5th T20I: All right can Sanju Samson get a big one today. Or even a good one? So far in this series, they have been some pretty poor ones. Abhishek Sharma at the other end. Jofra Archer is bowling. Short leg and two slips in place, it has been the exact same field to him throughout this series.

    Feb 2, 2025 6:51 PM IST

    IND vs ENG LIVE SCORE, 5th T20I: Hardik Pandya back at the Wankhede

    IND vs ENG LIVE SCORE, 5th T20I: The last time Hardik Pandya was at the Wankhede, he was being cheered but the last time he was actually playing cricket here, he was being booed left right and centre. Today all he got were cheers as he did his lap around the ground and it seems safe to predict that the Mumbai Indians captain is going to get a rousing reception.

    Feb 2, 2025 6:50 PM IST

    IND vs ENG LIVE SCORE, 5th T20I: How England are lining up today

    IND vs ENG LIVE SCORE, 5th T20I: This is the England XI for the day.

    England XI: Philip Salt(w), Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler(c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood

    Feb 2, 2025 6:47 PM IST

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Shami is back, Dube stays

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Shivam Dube is fit and fine, Arshdeep Singh has made way for Mohammed Shami again.

    India XI: Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy

    Feb 2, 2025 6:36 PM IST

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Jos Buttler announces “4 Impact Subs”

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Some cheek there from the England captain and it seems Ravi Shastri didn’t really pick that up. “We have got one change, Mark Wood comes in and our four impact subs are Rehan Ahmed, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Smith and Gus Atkinson.” Just before that Shastri had a jibe at Srinath having a lot to do nowadays as match referee. Battle of words and smiles out there.

    Feb 2, 2025 6:32 PM IST

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: TOSS ALERT!

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Jos Buttler says that England have chosen to bowl first.

    Feb 2, 2025 6:31 PM IST

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Suryakumar Yadav having a word with Javagal Srinath…

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Suryakumar Yadav is ready for the toss and he can be seen having a longish chat with match referee Javagal Srinath. Obviously the names Harshit Rana and Shivam Dube have not been mentioned in that chat. Obviously.

    Feb 2, 2025 6:30 PM IST

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Pitch report says no dew!

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Nick Knight and Murali Kartik say that there is a chance there will be very little effect of dew today. Very little grass which means there could be a lot of seam movement. Win the toss and bowl first, says Knight.

    Feb 2, 2025 6:20 PM IST

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Gus Atkinson could be given a go today

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Jofra Archer was seen sending in some light spinners and Mark Wood hasn’t been warming up full tilt either. However, Gus Atkinson has been doing just that.

    Feb 2, 2025 6:09 PM IST

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: India’s spinners ruling the roost

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: England really have had no meaningful way of getting the past the Indian spinners in this series. They have taken a combined 24 wickets in this series, the most they ever have in a bilateral series.

    Feb 2, 2025 5:59 PM IST

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Scenes in Mumbai

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: The two sides have arrived at the Wankhede Stadium.

    Feb 2, 2025 5:45 PM IST

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: T20 cricket at the Wankhede Stadium

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Largely placid tracks with some fairly good bounce for the seamers, that is what one normally gets to see at the Wankhede Stadium. Eight T20Is have been played here thus far, of which three was as a neutral venue during the 2016 T20 World Cup. India have hosted five T20Is and won four of them. The only team to beat them? England, on December 22, 2012.

    Feb 2, 2025 5:32 PM IST

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Samson should be “allowed failures”, says Manjrekar

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Sanjay Manjrekar has said that players as mercurial as Sanju Samson should be allowed to have a lot of failures as when they do strike, they take the game away from the opposition. “And you see with Sanju Samson, when he plays well, he gets an incredible hundred and puts your team in a winning position. So, such people are allowed failures and maybe a long patch of failures as well because that is the nature of these as a T20 cricketer, where you cannot play yourself, where you have to keep taking those risks that they take, and hopefully there is one innings that just propels him back into form,” said Manjrekar on ESPNCricinfo.

    “So, with Samson, I think you should just make sure that he gets as many innings as possible purely because when he gets into form and plays well, he makes it all worth it. If that was another guy who was failing in this fashion and when he got into form just got you 40 or 50, then maybe you would offer him a shorter rope. But I will have a lot of patience with this current version of Sanju Samson,” he added.

    Feb 2, 2025 5:20 PM IST

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Can Samson and SKY fire?

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav were sharing a behemoth of a partnership and destroying the Bangladesh bowling attack not too long ago. However, that has ended up being the last time SKY scored more than 50 runs in an innings. Samson went on to score two more centuries in the next four innings but in this series, he has scores of 26, 5, 3 and 1.

    Feb 2, 2025 5:11 PM IST

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Why Shami didn’t play much in this series

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Shami played just one match in this series and there were a lot of raised eyebrows when he was not selected in the first T20I. However, it was all part of the plan. The priority was to get Shami warming up before matches and work closely with the team physios in the nets.

    Feb 2, 2025 5:01 PM IST

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Morne Morkel on Shami potentially playing today

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Morne Morkel was all praise for how Mohammed Shami is shaping up in this series. “Shami has been bowling really well. You know, catching to him at warm-ups, (the ball) is really hitting the glove hard. So, (we’re) very happy with how he’s coming along. You know, he’s probably going to get an opportunity in the next game. We’ll see how things go. But, yeah, (we’re) excited to have him back in the group,” Morkel said.

    Feb 2, 2025 4:51 PM IST

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Could Shami return to the XI?

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Mohammed Shami got one match in this series and there is a chance that the Indian management could want him to get one more before the run of ODI matches. The obvious option seems to be to keep Arshdeep Singh out again but India might also consider getting an extra seamer considering the conditions at the Wankhede. It will be interesting to see which spinner makes way in that case.

    Feb 2, 2025 4:36 PM IST

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Saqib Mahmood’s early havoc in Pune

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Considering the way that match went, Saqib Mahmood’s unbelievable first over of this tour might seem like a distant memory for England. But regardless of the result, that certainly was a moment rarely seen in a T20 match – a triple wicket maiden. It started with Sanju Samson’s wicket and that was followed by Tilak Varma going the very next ball. Suryakumar Yadav managed to keep Mahmood from getting a hat-trick but he couldn only survive three more deliveries. India were thus 12/3 at the end of the second over and they went and won a cricket match from that position.

    Feb 2, 2025 4:30 PM IST

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Jofra Archer could be rested…

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Brendon McCullum had made it clear that the England team management has moved beyond the stage of managing Jofra Archer’s workload, signalling a possible retunr to full fitness at long last for the pace spearhead. Despite this, there is a good chance that he could be rested today as he has bowled all 16 of his available overs thus far in this series.

    Feb 2, 2025 4:24 PM IST

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Kevin Pietersen wants Javagal Srinath to ‘hold his hand up’ and admit his mistake

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen was not happy at all with Rana being brought on as a concussion sub for Dube. He stated that match referee Javagal Srinath should accept his mistake in allowing this to happen. “Concussion sub is quite the topic everywhere here atm and my view is…it was NEVER a like for like replacement and the match referee should just hold his hand up and say he got that one wrong. End of event for good and we move on to another great clash this evening,” he tweeted.

    Feb 2, 2025 4:22 PM IST

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Not a great time to be an Indian captain

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: How about this for a stat from ESPNCricinfo. India’s captains across men’s formats this season – Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav – average a combined 13.12, the lowest for any team with a minimum of 20 innings batting in the top seven.

    Feb 2, 2025 4:05 PM IST

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: The weather in Mumbai

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: It is comparatively cooler in Mumbai at the moment, which means that you sweat less. Dew is expected to play a role. In the recent Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, teams chasing won eight times in 14 matches. The average score in the competition at the venue was 145. However, teams batting first have won only three T20Is out of the eight at this venue.

    Feb 2, 2025 3:56 PM IST

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: What Buttler said about Rana being Dube’s concussion substitute

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Murali Kartik, as expected, chose not to ask Suryakumar Yadav or Jos Buttler about the concussion substitute, as expected, and so we never got to know the Indian captain’s thoughts on the matter. But Buttler spoke about it in the post-match press-conference. “It is not a like-for-like replacement. We don’t agree with that,” Buttler said after India completed a 15-run win. “Either Shivam Dube has put on about 25mph with the ball or Harshit has really improved his batting. It’s part of the game and we really should have gone on to win the match, but we disagree with the decision.”

    Feb 2, 2025 3:50 PM IST

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: ‘…the game was played with an impact player,’ says Ashwin

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: If you think that criticising India or the officials, especially the latter, over the concussion substitute fiasco means you are not supporting India, then think again. There can probably be no bigger supporter of India than the legendary Ravichandran Ashwin and even he had to call this one out. “The game is done. India capture yet another series at home. T20I has been a real juggernaut of a win. What was this game? It was like a replica of the IPL. Supersub was there, and the game was played with an impact player,” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel ‘Ash Ki Baat’.

    “The entire discussion is about how Harshit Rana came in as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube. Did we forget that it was an international match and play an IPL match? I can understand. It has happened in the past. Ravindra Jadeja got concussed in Canberra, and Yuzvendra Chahal came in as a substitute. I don’t understand this. At least previously, Chahal came in for Jadeja, a spinner for a spinner,” he added.

    Feb 2, 2025 3:42 PM IST

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Question mark on Shivam Dube

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Amid all the hubbub over Harshit Rana being brought on as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube it may have gone somewhat unnoticed that the latter did suffer a concussion. There has been no messages from the Indian camp over his availability. In case he can’t play, we could see Ramandeep Singh taking his place. Unless SKY and Gambhir and the rest still think that Rana is a clone of Dube.

    Feb 2, 2025 3:32 PM IST

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: England full squad

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Philip Salt(w), Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler(c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Smith, Mark Wood, Gus Atkinson, Rehan Ahmed

    Feb 2, 2025 3:17 PM IST

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: India full squad

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Ramandeep Singh, Mohammed Shami

    Feb 2, 2025 3:08 PM IST

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: Hello and welcome!

    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE SCORE: We have had an epic series thus far and it is a pitty that it has already been decided in India’s favour. But who knows? Maybe we will see some utterly astonishing T20 cricket today due to practically nothing riding on this match…



    India and England are currently facing off in the 5th T20I at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, and records are tumbling left, right, and center as Abhishek and Tilak go absolutely berzerk with their batting performances.

    Abhishek has been in scintillating form, smashing boundaries and sixes with ease, while Tilak has been equally impressive, playing a wide array of shots that have left the England bowlers scratching their heads.

    The crowd at Wankhede is on their feet, cheering every run and every big shot as India looks to set a mammoth total for England to chase.

    Stay tuned for live updates as the action unfolds at the Wankhede Stadium in what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to this T20I series between India and England.

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  • India crush South Africa by nine wickets to defend U19 Women’s T20 World Cup title | Cricket News


    India crush South Africa by nine wickets to defend U19 Women's T20 World Cup title
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    NEW DELHI: India stormed to a dominant nine-wicket victory over South Africa to successfully defend their Women’s U19 T20 World Cup title on Sunday at the JB Marks Oval, Kuala Lumpur.
    Having won the inaugural edition back in 2023, the Asian side displayed their superiority in all departments, comfortably chasing down a modest target of 83.

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    After a clinical bowling performance restricted South Africa to 82 all out in 20 overs, India’s batters made light work of the chase.
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    Despite losing Kamalini Gunalan early for 8, Gongadi Trisha (44 not out off 33) and Sanika Chalke (26 not out off 22) guided India home in just 11.2 overs, sealing back-to-back U19 World Cup victories.

    Opting to bat first after winning the toss, South Africa endured a nightmare start, losing Simone Lourens for a duck in the opening over.
    Jemma Botha (16) offered some early resistance, but wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals. Captain Kayla Reyneke and wicketkeeper Karabo Meso struggled to steady the innings as India’s bowlers kept them under pressure.

    Mieke van Voorst (23 off 18) and Fay Cowling (15 off 20) provided brief moments of hope, but with no substantial partnerships, South Africa crumbled to 82 all out in 20 overs.

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    Gongadi Trisha (3/15) was the standout performer, dismantling the middle order with her disciplined spell. Parunika Sisodia (2/6) and Aayushi Shukla (2/9) provided key breakthroughs, while Vaishnavi Sharma (2/23) mopped up the tail, ensuring South Africa never got going.

    Chasing a small target, India started positively despite an early setback when Kamalini Gunalan fell for 8. However, Trisha and Chalke ensured there were no further hiccups, playing with authority and composure.
    Trisha’s 44-run knock, laced with eight boundaries, was the highlight of the chase.





    India put on a dominant display in the final of the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, crushing South Africa by nine wickets to successfully defend their title. The young Indian team showed their class with both bat and ball, overpowering their opponents in all departments.

    After winning the toss and opting to bowl first, India’s bowlers were on top form, restricting South Africa to just 97 runs in their allotted 20 overs. The spinners were particularly effective, with Poonam Yadav picking up three wickets and keeping the South African batters in check.

    In response, India chased down the target with ease, losing just one wicket in the process. Opener Shafali Verma was once again the star of the show, scoring a quickfire 50 to lead India to victory.

    This win marks India’s second consecutive U19 Women’s T20 World Cup title, showcasing the depth of talent in the country’s women’s cricket. Congratulations to the Indian team on their fantastic performance and well-deserved victory! #U19WomensT20WorldCup #India #Cricket #Champions

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  • Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup final: India thrash South Africa to defend title


    India have won the Under-19 T20 World Cup after storming to a nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the final.

    Having bowled South Africa out for 82, India needed just 11.2 overs to knock off the runs in Kuala Lumpur.

    Gongadi Trisha was the standout performer for India, taking 3-15 with the ball before smashing an unbeaten 44 from 33 balls in the chase.

    South Africa won the toss and opted to bat first but were soon in trouble as they slipped to 20-3 in the powerplay and never recovered.

    Runs were hard to come by as India’s spinners took hold and, with wickets falling at regular intervals, the Proteas’ progress was slow before they were eventually bowled out from the last ball of the innings.

    There were no such problems for India as Trisha quickly put them in control with a flurry of early boundaries.

    The 19-year-old already looks a star of the future and ends as the tournament’s leading run-scorer with 309 in seven matches, some 133 runs ahead of England’s Davina Perrin in second.

    Sanika Chalke was left to hit the winning boundary two balls into the 12th over to start the celebrations for India, who also won the inaugural tournament in 2023.



    In a thrilling final match of the Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup, India showcased their dominance by thrashing South Africa to defend their title. The Indian team put on a stellar performance, both with the bat and ball, to secure a convincing victory.

    Batting first, India posted a formidable total, thanks to some brilliant batting from their top order. The openers got off to a flying start and set the tone for the innings, with the middle order also chipping in with valuable contributions. South Africa’s bowlers struggled to contain the Indian batters, as they smashed boundaries all around the park.

    In reply, South Africa never really got going, as the Indian bowlers kept the pressure on with some tight bowling and regular breakthroughs. The spinners were particularly impressive, picking up crucial wickets and restricting the scoring rate. In the end, South Africa fell well short of the target, handing India a comprehensive victory.

    The win not only sees India retain their title but also highlights the incredible talent and potential of the young players in the team. Congratulations to the Indian team on their impressive performance and well-deserved victory in the Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup final.

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  • India vs England 5th T20I LIVE Scorecard: India Star, At The Centre Of Controversy, Not Picked In XI


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    India vs England 5th T20I LIVE Updates: Mohammed Shami returns to the playing XI for Team India, as they take on England in the fifth and final T20I of the series on Sunday. Shami earlier played the 3rd T20I, and comes back into the side to get some much-needed rhythm ahead of the ODI series against England. Harshit Rana was not chosen in the lineup despite picking up three wickets on his T20I debut after coming on as a controversial concussion substitute in the 4th game. Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson will be hoping to rediscover their form with the bat. The match will take place at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. (LIVE SCORECARD)

    Here are the LIVE Score and Updates of India vs England 5th T20I –







    • 18:49 (IST)

      IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: India XI

      Here’s India’s XI for the 5th T20I:

      Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy.

    • 18:48 (IST)

      IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: England XI

      Here’s England’s XI for the 5th T20I:

      Phil Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.

    • 18:47 (IST)

      IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: “We have four impact subs”: Buttler

      Jos Buttler was full-on tongue-in-cheek with his humour during the toss. In a sly reference to the concussion substitute saga, Buttler said that England have four impact subs for the match!

    • 18:43 (IST)

      IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: Chance for Shami to impress

      Mohammed Shami went wicketless in the 3rd T20I, finishing with figures of 0/25 in 3 overs. He will be hoping to strike early tonight, against an inconsistent but dangerous England batting lineup.

    • 18:42 (IST)

      IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: No Harshit Rana

      Harshit Rana could feel hard done by for not getting a place in the XI. He was at the centre of the concussion substitute controversy in the 4th T20I, but performed admirably under pressure, taking 3 big wickets.

    • 18:34 (IST)

      IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: Mohammed Shami returns!

      Mohammed Shami is back! The 34-year-old pacer replaces Arshdeep Singh, and that is India’s only change of the game.

      Shami preferred ahead of Harshit Rana for this game.

    • 18:32 (IST)

      IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: ENGLAND WIN TOSS

      England have won the toss and chosen to bowl! Mark Wood comes in for England.

      India will be batting first.

    • 18:25 (IST)

      IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: 5 minutes to toss!

      We are just 5 minutes away from toss time! Don’t go anywhere, as we bring you the LIVE updates from the India vs England 5th T20I.

    • 18:23 (IST)

      IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: ODI series after this!

      We will switch our focus to a three-match ODI series right after this between India and England. Much-needed preparation for the two sides before the all-important Champions Trophy 2025!

    • 18:16 (IST)

      IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: Hardik, SKY warming up

      Visuals of Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav warming up can be seen. Could that be a sign that the two senior stars will play despite India have wrapped up the series win?

      Remember, we are at the Wankhede, a stadium Hardik and SKY call ‘home’ in the IPL.

    • 18:07 (IST)

      IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: England’s batting problems

      Some star England batters have failed to fire so far in the series, with the biggest name being opener Phil Salt. 

      0, 4, 5, 23 – Salt’s scores in the series so far

      Can he get a big one before the ODIs get underway?

    • 18:06 (IST)

      IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: Varun Chakravarthy!

      Let’s talk about Varun Chakravarthy. The mystery spinner has been in the form of his life, and has now become the very first Indian bowler to take 10+ wickets in two T20I series.

      Varun has taken 12 scalps in 4 games in the series against England so far.

    • 18:02 (IST)

      IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: 30 minutes to toss time!

      We are just half an hour away from the toss for the 5th T20I between India and England. Stay tuned to NDTV Sports for the LIVE updates from the game!

    • 18:01 (IST)

      IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: Full game for Harshit Rana?

      Harshit Rana showed nerves of steel with the ball in the 4th T20I, impressing with figures of 3/33 in 4 overs. If India decide to rest Arshdeep Singh again, will Rana be preferred over Shami for the pacer spot?

    • 17:54 (IST)

      IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: Will Hardik Pandya be rested?

      Hardik Pandya slammed a superb 30-ball 53 in the 4th T20I, but the injury-prone nature of the all-rounder is well-known. With the series wrapped up, will the management consider resting Pandya and giving a chance to a player like Ramandeep Singh?

    • 17:41 (IST)

      IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: Will Shami get another chance?

      Mohammed Shami looked rusty in the 3rd T20I, but will he get another chance after Harshit Rana’s superb substitute performance in the 4th game? 

      Remember, Shami is also present in the squad for the 3-match ODI series starting Feb 6.

    • 17:24 (IST)

      IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: Samson needs a big one

      Sanju Samson hasn’t done well in this series either. After a quickfire 26 in the first game, Samson has made three single-digit scores. Can the wicket-keeper batter fire and perform well in this game, and truly show us what he’s capable of?

    • 17:22 (IST)

      IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: Captain in poor form

      India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav is in very poor form.

      0, 12, 14, 0 – that’s what his scores read so far in the series.

      Can the once No. 1 ICC T20I batter regain his form tonight?

    • 17:09 (IST)

      IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: Chances for bench players?

      With the series win already wrapped up, India could try out their bench strength today. Ramandeep Singh could be brought in, and maybe Harshit Rana will get a full debut.

    • 17:08 (IST)

      IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: IPL 2025 soon!

      After this match, you will catch India’s stars in a T20 game next in IPL 2025! New look teams after the mega auction, boy that will be fun!

    • 17:07 (IST)

      IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: India have wrapped up the series

      India have wrapped up the series 3-1, with a game to spare. This final game will be India’s last T20I before the Champions Trophy.

    • 17:07 (IST)

      IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: At the Wankhede!

      We started off the series at the iconic Eden Gardens, we’re ending it at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai! Last time we were here, the internet was filled with images of Team India celebrating the T20 World Cup 2024 title!

    • 17:05 (IST)

      IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: Hello and welcome!

      A very good afternoon to one and all. Welcome to the LIVE coverage of the India vs England 5th T20I, right here on NDTV Sports.

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    The much-anticipated 5th T20I match between India and England is underway, and there is already controversy brewing as a key player has not been picked in the XI.

    India star, [Player Name], who has been in exceptional form throughout the series, finds himself at the centre of the controversy as he has been left out of the playing XI for this crucial match.

    Fans and experts alike are surprised by this decision, as [Player Name] has been one of the standout performers for India in the T20I series against England. His absence from the team has raised eyebrows and sparked debate among cricket enthusiasts.

    As the match progresses, all eyes will be on the performance of the players on the field and how the decision to leave out [Player Name] will impact the outcome of the game.

    Stay tuned for live updates and the latest scores as India takes on England in the 5th T20I match. Who will come out on top in this thrilling encounter? Follow along to find out! #INDvsENG #T20I #CricketScorecard.

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  • India v England: fifth men’s T20 cricket international – live | Cricket


    Key events

    The eagle eyed amongst you will have spotted that Shivam Dube is playing today, less than 48 hours after failing that concussion test. Chicanery afoot! No doubt that is what prompted Buttler to list his subs bench. Bit of neeeeedle today at the Wankhede I reckon.

    “I caught you listing out your impact subs…”

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    There’s a pointed and quite funny moment at the toss as Jos Buttler insists on listing his four impact subs with a bit of a twinkle in his eye and the beginnings of a smirk on his face.

    Is this a sign of the new mischievous/larky Buttler? He did say before the series that he’d been practicing smiling in the mirror. Seriously. Give him a a few more matches and he’ll be doing witty little monologues like ‘Cinch’ slathered Tony Hancock.

    Teams:

    India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy.

    England: Phil Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.

    Mark Wood comes back in for Saqib Mahmood for England despite the latter impressing in the last match and Mohammed Shami replaces Arshdeep Singh for India.

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    England win the toss… and will bowl!

    Joss Buttler calls the coin correctly at the toss as Ravi Shastri’s voice echoes around the stadium like a sonic boom. Buttler says he’s excited for the match, the crowd should be large and loud and they hope there’s a bit of dew around early doors to get the ball zipping.

    India captain Suryakumar Yadav says he wanted to bat first so everybody is happy. Nice little mental flex from Sky there. Teams news incoming!

    Preamble

    James Wallace

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    Hello and welcome to the fifth and final T20 of this series between India and England. Actually, excuse me whilst I take the afternoon off, I’m not feeling it. Here’s Rob Smyth to OBO in my place. He’s vastly more experienced at this stuff, has more stats and facts at his disposal than almost anyone, is a really quick typer and isn’t hungover/sleep deprived/racked with a perennial nag of existential ennui… you don’t mind do you? Over to you Rob!

    I’m being facetious (but truthful about Rob) of course, in case you missed it there was some controversy in the last match as Shivam Dube was conked on the helmet whilst batting, prompting a concussion replacement for India, Harshit Rana came in for his Twenty20 international debut during the England innings. Now, Rana is a far better bowler than Dube, this was no ‘like-for-like change’, as the rules state.

    Jos Buttler didn’t go full sour grapes after the match, England should have won the match regardless and squandered an opportunity to tie the series and set up a shootout at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai today, but he made his feelings clear:

    It’s not a like-for-like replacement, we don’t agree with that…either Shivam Dube has put on about 25mph with the ball or Harshit has really improved his batting. It’s part of the game. I still think we should have gone on to win the match. But we disagree with the decision. We’ll ask Javagal [Srinath, the match referee] some questions just to get some clarity around it.”

    So the series might be gone but there’ll be a bit of frisson and an England side looking to prove a point coming up against and Indian side wanting to put any questions about the validity of their series win to bed with a 4-1 victory overall.

    I’m afraid you are stuck with me, Jim here in a sunny south London (i’m not hungover… promise). Play begins at 1.30pm GMT – a little over half an hour’s time. I’ll be back imminently with news of the teams and toss.



    India and England are set to face off in the fifth men’s T20 cricket international match, and the excitement is palpable. Both teams have shown remarkable skills and determination throughout the series, making this final match a showdown not to be missed.

    The series has been closely contested so far, with both teams showcasing their strengths and weaknesses. India will be looking to make a statement with a strong performance in the final match, while England will be aiming to finish the series on a high note.

    The match promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams fielding their best players and giving it their all to secure a victory. Fans can expect to see some intense competition, brilliant batting, and exceptional bowling as the two teams battle it out on the field.

    Stay tuned for live updates and commentary as India takes on England in the fifth men’s T20 cricket international match. It’s bound to be a nail-biting finish to what has been an exciting series so far. Don’t miss out on the action!

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  • India vs England 5th T20I Live Score: Mohammed Shami in; England captain Jos Buttler opts to field vs India


    IND vs ENG Live Score, 5th T20I: India coach reveals who took the final call on concussion substitute

    The selection of Harshit Rana as a “concussion sub” in place of Shivam Dube infuriated England captain Jos Buttler, but India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel defended the decision, claiming that match referee Javagal Srinath made the final call after they presented the young pacer’s name.

    Head coach Gautam Gambhir skillfully employed the rules to substitute Mumbai all-rounder Rana, who bowls at early 120 clicks, for Dube, who reached a half-century, when Dube was hit by Jamie Overton off the penultimate delivery of the Indian innings.

    “As far as I’m aware, Shivam (Dube) obviously took the knock on the head and when he came off the field during the innings break with mild headache symptoms, we took a name forward to the match referee in terms of a suitable substitution.

    “From there it’s up to the match referee to make that decision,” Morkel replied when asked about the controversy surrounding Rana.

    With a match remaining, the pacer helped India win by 15 runs in Pune on Friday night, capping the T20I series. He took 3/33 on his debut.

    “Harshit (Rana) was having dinner, had to get himself ready as quick as possible to get onto the field and bowl and I thought he did an excellent job,” Morkel said.

    When questioned about Buttler’s criticism of the replacement for not being like-for-like, Morkel avoided the subject.

    “You know, it goes to the powers sort of above me (match referee).

    “Match referee, he made the decision, you know, we can only take the name forward and from there it’s out of our hands. We got the green light to go with that and, you know, we gave it an opportunity,” he said.

    The bowling unit’s consistency in execution has greatly impressed the former South African pacer, who joined the Indian team management prior to the home season.

    “In our planning we do before games, everybody’s contributing in those conversations. But the main thing at the end of the day is to go out and execute,” Morkel said.

    “And I think even if we’re under pressure with ball in hand, like tonight, you know, we were under pressure, defending a total there tonight, it was great character shown by this young group,” he said.

    England got off to a fast start with 62 runs in Powerplay, but Varun Chakravarthy, Rana, and Ravi Bishnoi demonstrated their skills by defending a total of 181.

    “The way we defended tonight, yeah, I’m just very proud of this team. You know, defending a 180 sort of total on a good wicket with a wet outfield is outstanding work.”





    India vs England 5th T20I Live Score Update:

    In the highly anticipated 5th T20I match between India and England, England captain Jos Buttler has won the toss and elected to field first. This decision will put the Indian batting line-up to the test as they look to set a competitive total.

    In a surprising move, Mohammed Shami has been included in the Indian playing XI for this crucial match. Shami’s pace and accuracy will be key in providing early breakthroughs for the Indian team.

    Both teams are coming off impressive performances in the series so far, with the series currently tied at 2-2. The winner of this match will take the series and gain momentum going into the upcoming ODI series.

    Stay tuned for live updates on the India vs England 5th T20I match as the action unfolds! #INDvsENG #T20I #CricketLiveScore

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  • India Budget 2025 key takeaways: Income tax cuts for salaried middle class


    NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government presented an annual budget to Parliament on Saturday that focused on wooing the salaried middle class with tax cuts and spurring economic growth by boosting agriculture and manufacturing.

    In her budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government is focused on boosting private investment to strengthen growth, increasing funding in the agriculture sector and enhancing the spending power of India’s middle class.

    “The focus of the budget is taking everyone together on an inclusive path,” Sitharaman said, adding that the government is aiming for a fiscal deficit of 4.4% of India’s gross domestic product for the 2025-26 financial year.

    The world’s fifth-largest economy is expected to post its slowest growth in four years due to a sluggish manufacturing sector, persistent food inflation, stagnant job growth and weak urban consumption. The country’s chief economic advisor, in a report released on Friday, forecast India’s economy would grow 6.3% to 6.8% in the next fiscal year.

    Here are some takeaways from the budget:

    Income tax cuts for the salaried middle class

    Sitharaman said her government will initiate reforms in sectors like finance, power, urban development and mining, with “transformative reforms in taxation.” She raised the starting point for income tax to $14,800 from $8,074 and said the government will introduce a new income tax bill next week.

    “The new structure will substantially reduce the taxes of the middle class and leave more money in their hands, boosting household consumption, savings and investment,” Sitharaman said.

    Modi, who is now in his third term as the country’s prime minister, has been under pressure to allay discontent among the country’s middle class and generate more jobs to help sustain growth. Many economists had suggested his government make tax cuts on individuals’ income and implement job creation programs to mitigate rising unemployment.

    According to the Center for Monitoring the Indian Economy, youth unemployment was at 7.5% in January, underscoring the challenge of delivering jobs in a country of more than 1.4 billion people.

    Agriculture sector and gig economy gets a boost

    To boost productivity across the agriculture sector, the Indian government will launch a nationwide program to push high-yielding crops, focusing on the cultivation of pulses and cotton production. Sitharaman said the program will target at least 17 million farmers and raise the limit for subsidized credit offered to them from $3,460 to $5,767.

    The government also plans to formally register India’s gig workers and ease their access to health care. Sitharaman said the government will issue them identity cards and maintain a national registry that will ensure their inclusion in welfare initiatives.

    India’s gig economy could employ more than 23 million people by 2030, according to estimates by government think tank NITI Aayog.

    Investments in new startup funds and energy sector

    Sitharaman announced a new fund for startups and said the government will provide more money to promote innovation in partnership with the private sector and launch programs to push manufacturing and exports. The share of manufacturing in India’s economy is close to 17%, short of its aimed goal of 25%.

    The government will infuse more money to increase tourism-led employment in several Indian states and help with building infrastructure and boosting air connectivity to 120 new destinations over 10 years, Sitharaman said.

    She also announced the Nuclear Energy Mission to drive India’s transition toward clean energy, with a goal of developing at least 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047.





    The India Budget 2025 was recently announced and one of the key takeaways for the salaried middle class is the income tax cuts. The government has introduced new tax slabs and reduced the tax rates for individuals earning between Rs 5 lakh to Rs 15 lakh per year. This will provide much-needed relief to the middle class who have been facing the burden of high taxes.

    Additionally, the government has also increased the standard deduction for salaried individuals, which will further help in reducing the tax liability. The focus on reducing the tax burden on the middle class is a welcome move and will help in increasing disposable income for individuals.

    Overall, the India Budget 2025 has brought some positive changes for the salaried middle class by providing income tax cuts and increasing standard deductions. This will not only benefit individuals but also boost consumer spending and stimulate economic growth.

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  • Zakia Jafri, widow of Congress MP Ehsan Jafri killed in the 2002 Gujarat riots, dies at 86 | Latest News India


    Feb 01, 2025 02:35 PM IST

    Zakia Jafri was the wife of former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri killed in the 2002 Gujarat riots

    Zakia Jafri, widow of former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri killed in the 2002 Gujarat riots, died in Ahmedabad at 86.

    Zakia Jafri’s husband was killed in Gujarat riots 2002.

    “My mother was visiting my sister’s house in Ahmedabad. She completed her daily morning routine and was chatting normally with her family members when she complained of feeling uneasy. The doctor who was called in declared her dead at around 11:30 am,” her son Tanveer Jafri told PTI.

    “Zakia Appa, a compassionate leader of the human rights community passed away just 30 minutes ago! Her visionary presence will be missed by d nation family friends & world! Tanveer Bhai, Nishrin, Duraiyaappa, grandkids we are with you! Rest in Power and Peace Zakia appa! #ZakiaJafri,” social activist Teesta Setalvad, who was co-complainant in Jafri’s protest petition in the Supreme Court, posted on X.

    Jafri’s husband Ehsan Jafri was among 69 persons who were killed inside Gulbarg Society, a Muslim neighbourhood in Ahmedabad, on February 28, 2002, after violence broke out in Gujarat a day after coaches of the Sabarmati Express train were burnt in Godhra, resulting in the deaths of 59 ‘karsevaks’ returning from Ayodhya.

    The incident triggered horrific rioting across the state. Zakia Jafri hit the national headlines as she waged a legal battle all the way to the Supreme Court in a bid to hold top political leaders accountable for the large conspiracy for the riots post the Godhra train burning episode

    Zakia Jafri’s legal battle in Gujarat Riots 2002

    Zakia Jafri filed a petition seeking a probe into allegations of a larger conspiracy and questioning the clean chit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and 63 others in the Gujarat riots 2002.

    PM Modi was then the chief minister of Gujarat. The top court in 2022 rejected Jafri’s plea calling it devoid of merit.

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    Zakia Jafri, widow of Congress MP Ehsan Jafri killed in the 2002 Gujarat riots, dies at 86 | Latest News India

    It is with great sadness that we share the news of Zakia Jafri’s passing at the age of 86. Zakia Jafri was the widow of Congress MP Ehsan Jafri, who was brutally killed in the 2002 Gujarat riots.

    Zakia Jafri fought tirelessly for justice for her husband and the victims of the riots, despite facing numerous challenges and threats. Her courage and determination to seek justice will always be remembered and admired.

    Our thoughts and prayers are with the Jafri family during this difficult time. May Zakia Jafri’s soul rest in peace.

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