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EA FC 26 Ultimate Team: Guide to build Bayern Munich Past and Present squad

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Building a Bayern Munich Past and Present squad requires a combination of the club’s greatest legends with current-day stars. The club’s history is filled with world-class talent that shaped European football, and this team setup reflects that dominance. Bayern Munich Past and Present is a mix of icons, heroes, and active players who represent different eras of Bayern’s success.

In this article, we’ll explore the best formation, player roles, tactical setup, and the estimated squad cost for this Ultimate Team lineup.

### Best EA FC 26 Ultimate Team Formation and Tactics for Bayern Munich Past and Present Squad

The **4-2-3-1(2)** formation perfectly fits Bayern’s attacking philosophy. This formation was also famously used by Hansi Flick during his tenure at the Bundesliga club. The tactical setup features fullbacks pushing high to support the attack while a double pivot provides stability and control during transitions.

The CAM (Central Attacking Midfielder) and wingers cut inside, creating an overload in central areas. This tactic gives the striker constant support and multiple goal-scoring options, making the team highly effective in the final third.

#### Formation: 4-2-3-1(2)
– **Build-Up Style:** Balanced
– **Defensive Approach:** High Line
– **Height:** 60

#### Player Roles and Focus
– **GK:** Sweeper Keeper (Build-Up)
– **LB:** Attacking Wingback (Attack)
– **LCB:** Ball-Playing Defender (Build-Up)
– **RCB:** Stopper (Balanced)
– **RB:** Inverted Wingback (Build-Up)
– **LCDM:** Deep-Lying Playmaker (Build-Up)
– **RCDM:** Box Crasher (Balanced)
– **LM:** Inside Forward (Attack)
– **CAM:** Shadow Striker (Attack)
– **RM:** Inside Forward (Attack)
– **ST:** Poacher (Attack)

### Bayern Munich Past and Present Squad Cost in Ultimate Team

The starting XI for the Bayern Past and Present squad combines creativity, strength, and experience—making it ideal for both competitive and casual play. The core lineup is estimated to cost around **7.53 million FC coins**.

Additionally, the squad features a quality bench costing approximately **1.25 million FC coins**, which adds depth and flexibility across all positions.

**Total Estimated Cost:** Around **8.8 million FC coins**

While this squad comes with a high price tag, it offers one of the most competitive teams available in the game.

### Why Choose the Bayern Munich Past and Present Squad?

This Ultimate Team squad delivers a perfect balance of power, technique, and nostalgia. It is a costly build but performs exceptionally well across all game modes. For players who want to honor Bayern Munich’s rich history while leveraging present-day quality, this squad is one of the best club-themed teams in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team.

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– [EA FC 26 Ultimate Team: Guide to Build the Chelsea Past and Present Squad](#)
– [EA FC 26 Ultimate Team: Guide to Build Manchester United Past and Present Squad](#)
– [EA FC 26 Ultimate Team: Guide to Build the AC Milan Past and Present Squad](#)
– [EA FC 26 Ultimate Team: Guide to Build Real Madrid Past and Present Squad](#)

Stay tuned for more tips and squad builds to dominate EA FC 26 Ultimate Team!
https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/ea-fc-26-ultimate-team-guide-build-bayern-munich-past-present-squad

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Klay Thompson Thinks Dallas Mavericks Have First-Time All-Star

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The Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs entered the season with roughly the same expectations. However, after just one game, it’s clear that the Mavericks are already lagging behind. In their season opener, Dallas suffered a heavy 125-92 loss to the Spurs.

Victor Wembanyama led the charge for San Antonio, delivering a dominant 40-point performance that exposed Dallas on both ends of the floor. Meanwhile, Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg struggled, managing an inefficient ten-point effort. Despite Flagg’s underwhelming showing, fans and teammates remain optimistic about his potential.

### Mavericks to Rely on PJ Washington’s Breakout

Klay Thompson, however, believes another player is poised to step up for Dallas this season: PJ Washington. Quietly one of the better 3-and-D players in the league, Washington showed flashes of his potential in the opener against San Antonio. Last season, he averaged 14.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 38.1% from three-point range.

In the opener, Washington contributed 17 efficient points and played his role well, even as San Antonio outpaced Dallas. Thompson expressed high hopes for Washington’s development:

“There are so many great players on this roster,” Thompson told CBS. “I think PJ has All-Star potential. I really do.”

Though the Mavericks are headlined by Thompson, Cooper Flagg, and Anthony Davis, success in the competitive Western Conference will require key role players to evolve into stars. Thompson elaborated on Washington’s value:

“I really believe PJ can be one of the better two-way players in the NBA. There aren’t many players who can do what PJ does as far as guarding one through five, scoring from the outside, scoring on the interior, rebounding on both ends of the court. Very excited for him. I think he has another level to get to.”

### Dallas Mavericks Need to Bounce Back

The loss to the Spurs was clinical — even embarrassing. Wembanyama was unstoppable, Stephon Castle added 22 points, and De’Aaron Fox didn’t even suit up. Dallas entered the season with high hopes of contending for a title. After one game, those hopes are far from dashed, but it’s evident that Cooper Flagg still has a lot of development ahead, the defense needs to tighten up, and roster depth remains a concern.

If Washington can emerge as a reliable 20-point scorer and become one of the league’s better defenders, Thompson’s optimistic prediction might just come true. For now, the Mavericks face an uphill battle as they look to build chemistry and improve across the board. Fans will be watching closely to see if this promising squad can rise to the challenge in what’s shaping up to be a tough Western Conference season.
https://heavy.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/klay-thompson-first-time-all-star/

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4 biggest storylines from champion Thunder preseason before Opening Night

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The 2025-26 NBA season opens with a historic night for the champion Oklahoma City Thunder as they celebrate their first title in franchise history at the Paycom Center.

Before taking on the Houston Rockets, head coach Mark Daigneault and the Thunder players will receive their championship rings and raise a banner in honor of the title. Then, it’s back to work for the defending champions.

The Thunder enter the regular season as favorites to repeat in 2026, but recent NBA history suggests the odds may not be in Oklahoma City’s favor. Over the past 23 years, only three teams have won back-to-back titles: the Golden State Warriors (2017-18), the Miami Heat (2012-13), and the Los Angeles Lakers (2001-02).

Will the 2025-26 Thunder beat the odds? Here are four of the biggest Thunder storylines heading into Opening Night.

### 1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shines in Thunder Preseason

After scoring 16 points on 7-of-11 shooting in his preseason debut, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished the preseason with a combined 51 points on an efficient 20-for-24 shooting, including 5-for-7 from beyond the arc in three appearances. He played no more than 20 minutes per outing, highlighted by a 23-point performance in a 116-112 win against the Milwaukee Bucks.

From his 29-point effort in the Finals-clinching Game 7 victory against the Indiana Pacers to the upcoming regular season, Gilgeous-Alexander is picking up right where he left off. The league’s reigning MVP and the Thunder’s title defense begin after their championship ring and banner-raising ceremony at the Paycom Center. SGA could be on pace for another MVP campaign.

### 2. Will 2025-26 Be Chet Holmgren’s Breakout Season?

Chet Holmgren looked promising in his preseason debut against the Denver Nuggets in the Thunder’s final preseason game before Opening Night. He finished with nine points, six rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block in 19 first-half minutes as head coach Mark Daigneault rested his starters after halftime.

Much has been said about Holmgren’s busy offseason, which is expected to translate into his first All-Star campaign. From playing only 32 regular-season games last year to becoming a catalyst for the Thunder’s championship run, there’s plenty of reason to believe 2025-26 will be a breakout year for Holmgren.

Considering Jalen Williams’ All-NBA stride last season as a fellow 2022 draft classmate, it’s reasonable to assume the second overall pick could be headed down a similar path. Barring significant injury—Holmgren’s fourth-year kryptonite—the forward is projected for a big year. He averaged 18.2 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.8 blocks, and 0.8 steals per game before a pelvic injury cut his 2024-25 season short.

### 3. Mark Daigneault Sees Significant Growth in Cason Wallace

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault frequently reminded reporters throughout the preseason that while his young players proved themselves by winning the NBA Finals, their growth hasn’t stalled. It’s one of the many benefits of being the NBA’s youngest team.

Daigneault singled out Cason Wallace as a player showing marked development heading into 2025-26. Wallace started 43 of the Thunder’s 68 regular-season games last year, often starting on nights Daigneault opted against his double-big starting lineup featuring Isaiah Hartenstein.

Alongside Holmgren, Wallace is among the young players who have shown significant progress. “He just keeps getting better. He’s a developmental player. He’s young. This is only his third season. Sometimes you forget guys are developmental players when they’re that impactful,” Daigneault said.

“Chet is a high-impact player still getting better. Cason is a high, high-impact player still getting better. Even Dub [Jalen Williams], last season was just his third year, and as high-impact as he was, he’s still getting better. Cason has a lot of runway.

“He’s got a lot of things he can still improve on. He worked really hard in the summer. He’s not interested in staying the same. He’s ambitious with his work, as humble as he is. He’s definitely getting better since last season.”

### 4. Jalen Williams to Miss Season Opener and Beyond

The Thunder announced their active Opening Night roster without All-Star Jalen Williams, who is still recovering from surgery on his right wrist. Williams played through a torn ligament in his shooting wrist throughout the Thunder’s championship run last postseason.

Updates on Williams’ recovery have been scarce during training camp and preseason, but the Thunder will begin their title defense without their All-Star forward. The team confirmed that Williams is currently in the “return to play” process and does not expect him to miss an extended period.

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As the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare to defend their first championship, all eyes will be on their young stars and how they navigate the challenges ahead. Will they beat the odds and capture back-to-back titles? The 2025-26 season promises to be an exciting chapter for the franchise and its fans.
https://clutchpoints.com/nba/oklahoma-city-thunder/thunder-news-4-biggest-storylines-champion-preseason-opening-night

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RandBall: Vikings fans are getting antsy to see J.J. McCarthy play again

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This year is supposed to be Year 1 of the true Vikings plan, even if O’Connell and GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah are technically in Year 4. They have their hand-picked young quarterback. He came into the year healthy, and the team cleared the deck for him to be the Week 1 starter. A franchise that has had a fitful time developing young QBs, often resorting to veteran stopgaps, was finally poised to break that cycle.

Then McCarthy struggled. And got hurt again, after missing all of last season. Now, his recovery seems to be taking longer — or at least it’s on a very generous timeline designed to help McCarthy succeed in the long run, but it feels agonizing in the present.

Fans realize Carson Wentz is a stopgap. He is graded No. 35 out of 37 eligible NFL QBs this season by Pro Football Focus. Wentz will play well enough to win and poorly enough to lose, often in the same game. He’s not the same caliber QB as Kirk Cousins, but he is similar in that his ceiling and floor are too close to each other. A full year of Wentz would be spinning your wheels on the way to an 8-9 or 9-8 record.

Fans can also see that Sam Darnold (No. 1 grade from PFF) and Daniel Jones (No. 9) are smoothly operating offenses for winning teams. They see Drake Maye, the No. 3 pick in 2024 — a player the Vikings coveted but had no realistic chance of drafting — starting to break out with the Patriots. There is QB envy, and the only cure is seeing McCarthy play and do good things.

I think most Vikings fans would still consider this season a success if the team missed the playoffs but learned that McCarthy is on a reasonable trajectory to becoming a top-10 quarterback. The only way we can know that is if he plays. That will come soon enough, of course, but never soon enough. So we look for breadcrumbs: both McCarthy and Wentz were listed as “limited” on Monday’s initial estimated injury report. What might that mean for Thursday?

By comparison, Panthers QB Bryce Young suffered a high ankle sprain on Sunday but hasn’t yet been ruled out for next week. People are just less patient in general. We live in a culture conditioned to expect convenience, and waiting for anything is not convenient. Waiting for McCarthy is particularly agonizing for long-suffering fans. But that’s all they can do for now.

Switching gears, the Wild played the most Wild game of the season so far — tight and low-scoring — resulting in a much-needed 3-1 win over the Rangers.

In baseball, it’s the Blue Jays vs. the Dodgers in the World Series after George Springer rallied Toronto to a 4-3 win in Game 7 of the ALCS over Seattle. My guess is that most Americans are rooting for the Canadian team.

The Wolves, who used to be the worst franchise, are now among the best. I’ll talk more about that with Chris Hine on a special season preview podcast that will be out soon.

Also, Randy Johnson will join me on Wednesday’s regular show to talk Gophers football. After a big win over Nebraska, it’s on to Iowa.
https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-vikings-quarterback-jj-mccarthy-kevin-oconnell/601498058

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Andy Reid says Chiefs ‘move on’ as mystery surrounding missing draft pick Josh Simmons lingers

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The bizarre Josh Simmons situation remains a mysterious subject surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid had little to offer on Monday after Simmons missed his second straight game last week in what is becoming an increasingly odd circumstance.

“As far as Josh goes, I don’t have any updates for ya,” Reid told reporters. “(General manager Brett) Veach is handling everything there. And so, we just, ya know, just move on with that.”

The Chiefs have been tight-lipped about the reasons why their first-round pick has been sidelined, while reports have described the situation as “extremely unusual.”

Simmons first missed the Chiefs’ 30-17 Sunday Night Football win over the Detroit Lions on October 5, after leaving the team to head home to California to deal with what Kansas City referred to as a family matter. Coach Reid then declined to comment further on the situation during a press conference on October 15.

“As far as Josh Simmons’ situation goes, I’m not going to comment on it today,” Reid said. “Veach is handling everything there. And we’ll leave it at that.”

Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes hinted at the seriousness of the issue. “I’ll keep conversations kind of between us,” Mahomes said. “But I’m always praying for him. I’m praying for all my teammates, so I’m always praying for him. I’ll just keep everything else kind of private to us.”

An ESPN Chiefs reporter noted during an interview on the “Only Weird Games” podcast that Simmons left the team at an “extremely unusual” time, and no one within the organization knows when he will return.

Simmons also missed this past Sunday’s 31-0 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The Chiefs initially drafted Simmons with the No. 32 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and he started each of the first five games while playing 95 percent of the offensive snaps.

Despite Simmons’ absence, Kansas City hasn’t missed a beat. Jaylon Moore has protected Mahomes’ blindside over the last two weeks as the offense has averaged 30.5 points per game, helping the team improve to 4-3 on the season.

The Chiefs have an extra day of preparation this week for their Week 8 Monday Night Football contest at home against the Washington Commanders, who could be without quarterback Jayden Daniels due to a hamstring injury.
https://nypost.com/2025/10/21/sports/andy-reid-says-chiefs-move-on-as-mystery-surrounding-josh-simmons-lingers/

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Notre Dame football key OL to miss 3–4 weeks with knee injury

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The Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team has encountered a significant setback amid its playoff push. Starting left guard and team captain Billy Schrauth is expected to miss 3-4 weeks with a sprained MCL, marking a pivotal injury to the offensive front that could alter the course of the season.

This latest injury is the third major blow to a Notre Dame offensive line already struggling with depth issues. The absence of Schrauth threatens the Fighting Irish’s current resurgence after an 0-2 start to the season. As both a leader and an experienced player, Schrauth has been essential to the identity of Notre Dame football in 2025.

His ability to control the trenches has been especially vital in high-stakes games where physicality often determines the outcome. According to sources, “Notre Dame standout left guard Billy Schrauth is expected to miss 3-4 weeks due to a knee injury he suffered vs. USC Saturday. Schrauth, a team captain for the No. 12 Irish, is viewed as one of the top draft prospects among draft-eligible guards.”

The offensive line, already without center Ashton Craig (season-ending injury) and right guard Charles Jagusah (leg injury), will now lean on redshirt sophomore Sullivan Absher at left guard. The timing couldn’t be worse as the Fighting Irish stand at 5-2 and are clinging to College Football Playoff hopes with crucial November matchups ahead.

Before the injury, Schrauth was a core leader on an offensive front that averaged over 200 rushing yards per game. That dominance was on full display against USC, where running back Jeremiyah Love exploded for 228 yards and a touchdown. Jadarian Price added 87 more rushing yards, fueling Notre Dame’s fifth straight win.

With key November games looming, the Fighting Irish face a challenge in maintaining their momentum without Schrauth’s presence on the offensive line.
https://clutchpoints.com/ncaa-football/notre-dame-football-news-billy-schrauth-injury-update

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Heat’s Erik Spoelstra unsure on starting lineup without Tyler Herro. Here’s what it should be

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While the Miami Heat went winless in the preseason, the team is looking to make some noise in the regular season with the opener on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic.

As the Heat’s offense will be “tricky,” as described by Nikola Jovic, the team will need a productive starting lineup to get off to a strong start. Head coach Erik Spoelstra recently revealed whether he has settled on a set starting five.

Speaking after Monday’s practice, Spoelstra said he is “still deciding” on the lineup. He also noted that whatever starting lineup is chosen for Game 1 might not be the same for Game 2.

> “I’m still deciding. We’ll figure it out. Whatever the starting lineup is for game one it might not be for game two,” Spoelstra explained.

One of the major debates among Miami’s fanbase centers on who will start alongside Bam Adebayo in the frontcourt: Kel’el Ware or Nikola Jovic. Jovic had started the preseason alongside Adebayo, but due to an injury, Spoelstra inserted Ware with the starters. Ware had been part of the starting lineup for the majority of the second half of last season.

“I think they’re fine,” Spoelstra said about Ware and Adebayo. “Yeah, they’ve had some time now since training camp, and those minutes last year to play off each other. They feel comfortable with it. So there’s some good things we can build on. For sure, we just don’t want them, like, taking up the same space, you know, that doesn’t do us any good. But they’re aware of it, and they’ve been working on it.”

### What the Heat’s Starting Lineup Could Look Like

With the team focusing heavily on comfort within the new offense, the ideal starting lineup for Game 1 may differ from what it looks like at the end of the season.

Since the Heat’s emphasis is on playing at a faster pace—a style that has ranked near the bottom of the league for much of the last few seasons—it makes sense for Jovic to start alongside Adebayo. Jovic provides Miami with a playmaker at forward and can stretch the floor on offense. At just 22 years old, he continues to develop and improve.

If the Heat want to push the pace early on, having Jovic in the lineup should yield better results.

However, over the course of the season, that could change. Ware and Adebayo formed an exciting frontcourt last season. The rookie impressed with his athleticism and versatility as a seven-foot center, which in turn allowed Adebayo to slide back to power forward. As the season progresses, don’t be surprised if Ware starts more often.

### Locked-In Starters and Point Guard Situation

The other locks in the starting lineup are newcomers Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins, Adebayo, and Tyler Herro. However, Herro will miss the start of the season due to injury, which raises questions at the point guard spot.

The competition is between Dru Smith and Davion Mitchell. It appears likely that Mitchell will get the nod, as he provided Miami with strong defense, playmaking ability, and three-point shooting last season.

As the team finalizes its lineup, fans will know exactly who starts before Wednesday’s opener against the Orlando Magic. Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting season for the Miami Heat.
https://clutchpoints.com/nba/miami-heat/heat-news-erik-spoelstra-unsure-on-starting-lineup-without-tyler-herro-heres-what-it-should-be

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AFG vs BAN, 3rd ODI: Preview and stats

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**3rd ODI: Dominant Afghanistan Eye Historic Series Whitewash Over Bangladesh**
*By Parth Dhall | Oct 13, 2025 | 09:51 pm*

Afghanistan and Bangladesh are set to lock horns in the 3rd and final ODI at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Stadium. The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghanistan side has dominated the series so far, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead after the first two games. In the second ODI, Afghanistan bowled Bangladesh out for just 109 runs while successfully defending a modest total of 190.

With the series already in their pocket, Afghanistan now eye their maiden ODI series whitewash. Bangladesh, on the other hand, have nothing more to lose and will look to salvage some pride in the final match.

### Match Preview

**Pitch Report and Conditions**
The pitches at Sheikh Zayed Stadium are generally slow, making it challenging for batters to hit boundaries consistently. While pacers get some movement early on, spinners tend to play a crucial role throughout the match. The conditions are expected to be hot once again, with no signs of rain disrupting the game.

### Teams Overview

**Afghanistan’s Bowling Strength**
Afghanistan’s success so far can largely be attributed to their bowlers. Azmatullah Omarzai has been impressive with six wickets in the series, while Rashid Khan made history with a five-wicket haul in the 2nd ODI. Despite their strong bowling performances, Afghanistan’s batting has struggled during the middle overs.

**Bangladesh’s Batting Woes**
Bangladesh continue to face challenges in finding consistent contributors in their batting line-up. Their top order faltered in the second ODI, which resulted in a disappointing defeat.

### Team News

**Afghanistan XI Update**
Rahmat Shah will miss the final ODI due to injury. Darwish Rasooli is expected to replace him in the middle order.

Probable Afghanistan XI:
– Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicket-keeper)
– Ibrahim Zadran
– Sediqullah Atal
– Darwish Rasooli
– Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain)
– Azmatullah Omarzai
– Mohammad Nabi
– Rashid Khan
– AM Ghazanfar
– Nangeyalia Kharote
– Bashir Ahmad

**Bangladesh Probable XI:**
– Tanzid Hasan
– Saif Hassan
– Najmul Hossain Shanto
– Towhid Hridoy
– Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain)
– Nurul Hasan (wicket-keeper)
– Jaker Ali
– Rishad Hossain
– Tanzim Hasan
– Tanvir Islam
– Mustafizur Rahman

### Notable Stats and Facts

– Rashid Khan is finally at his best, having taken eight wickets in the first two ODIs. He achieved a milestone in the 2nd ODI by becoming the leg-spinner with the second-most five-wicket hauls in ODI cricket.
– Afghanistan’s score of 190 in the 2nd ODI remains the lowest first innings total in 55 matches played at Abu Dhabi.
– The Afghan cricket team is on the verge of recording their first-ever series whitewash in ODI cricket.

The stage is set for an exciting finale as Afghanistan look to seal a historic 3-0 series victory against a struggling Bangladesh side. Fans can expect a thrilling contest at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/afg-vs-ban-3rd-odi-preview/story

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‘Australia series could decide future of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli,’ says Ravi Shastri

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**Will Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Continue Playing After Australia ODIs?**
*By Parth Dhall | October 13, 2025, 07:13 PM*

Former India coach Ravi Shastri believes the upcoming ODI series against Australia will be a crucial juncture for two of Indian cricket’s greatest batting icons, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. With both players having retired from T20 Internationals and Test cricket, ODIs remain their only active international format. Shastri asserts that their future in this format hinges on their “form, fitness, and hunger” during this high-profile series Down Under.

### Series Significance: Fitness, Hunger, and Form Are Key
Speaking at Kayo Sport’s Summer of Cricket launch and in an exclusive conversation with cricket.com.au, Shastri emphasized the importance of the upcoming ODI series for Rohit and Kohli. He said,

*”That’s why they’re here (playing the ODI series against Australia). They’re part of the mix. It depends on their fitness, their hunger, and, of course, form.”*

The former coach also drew parallels with Australia’s Steve Smith, who retired from ODI cricket earlier this year, highlighting how fitness and motivation are critical for longevity in the format.

### Experience Matters in Big Games
Shastri underlined the irreplaceable value of experience when it comes to high-pressure matches. He remarked,

*”But there’s no substitute for experience when it comes to the big games, as we saw in the Champions Trophy. Come the big games and the big boys step up.”*

Notably, both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli played pivotal roles in India’s recent successes, including the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy.

### Emerging Young Talent Challenging the Veterans
Alongside praising the veterans, Shastri also lauded the fresh wave of talent pushing for spots in the ODI squad. Young batsmen like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Tilak Varma have shown promising potential. Shastri further appreciated India’s all-round options, mentioning Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Axar Patel as key contributors.

He said, *”A lot of good young talent and a lot of all-rounders as well in Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Axar Patel.”*

### Match Schedule: India vs Australia ODI Series
– **1st ODI:** October 19, Perth
– **2nd ODI:** October 23, Adelaide
– **3rd ODI:** October 25, Sydney

Following the ODI series, India will play a five-match T20I series against Australia starting on October 29 in Canberra.

### Squad Update: Shubman Gill to Lead India in ODIs
In a recent change, Shubman Gill has been appointed as India’s ODI captain for the tour of Australia, replacing Rohit Sharma. Shreyas Iyer will serve as the vice-captain.

**India’s ODI squad for Australia tour:**
– Shubman Gill (Captain)
– Rohit Sharma
– Virat Kohli
– Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain)
– Axar Patel
– KL Rahul (Wicket-Keeper)
– Nitish Kumar Reddy
– Washington Sundar
– Kuldeep Yadav
– Harshit Rana
– Mohammed Siraj
– Arshdeep Singh
– Prasidh Krishna
– Dhruv Jurel (Wicket-Keeper)
– Yashasvi Jaiswal

As the series approaches, all eyes will be on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to see if they can prove their fitness, form, and hunger to continue representing India in ODIs, amidst fierce competition from emerging young stars.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/ravi-shastri-talks-about-future-of-rohit-sharma-virat-kohli/story

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Dyip leave skid marks all over Road Warriors to end 11-game slide spread over six months

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ANTIPOLO—Ronald Tubid may be listed in the record books as the head coach of Terrafirma. But after winning his first game in his new career in the PBA, he insists the role is a shared responsibility.

“There’s no head coach here. We’re all head coaches here,” Tubid said after the Dyip’s 97-91 upset of the

https://sports.inquirer.net/643975/dyip-leave-skid-marks-all-over-road-warriors-to-end-11-game-slide-spread-over-six-months