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Shreyas Iyer health update: BCCI says batter stable but under observation

According to those familiar with the situation, Iyer underwent a minor surgical procedure soon after the injury was diagnosed

Shami focused on maintaining fitness to remain available for Indian duty

Senior pacer Mohammed Shami on Tuesday said he is "fit" and "ready" for an India comeback, having backed up his desire to return with exceptional performances in the season's first two Ranji Trophy matches. The Bengal speedster has made a strong claim for international comeback with a fiery spell that saw him take a match haul of eight wickets and propel his team to a 141-run win over Gujarat at the Eden Gardens. "A lot of hard work is there and I believe luck too plays a part. Every person wants to play for the country. So, I am ready for that (again)," Shami told reporters after his five-wicket haul in Gujarat's second innings. "My motivation is to stay fit and be available for the Indian team at all times. In the ground, I will continue to perform and the rest is on the selectors' hands." He added, "It's a relief. Mentally, physically, it feels very good, because, you are coming back from such a difficult time (injury), and you stay on the ground after that. "After that, all th

Sri Lanka Cricket dispatches reconnaissance team to Pakistan ahead of tour

The Sri Lankan cricket board has sent a reconnaissance team to Pakistan ahead of a tour to the country next month to play a number of T20 internationals. The team is meeting with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials and getting briefed on the travel and security arrangements for their team. They will also visit the venues in Lahore, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad where matches are scheduled and get briefed by the organisers and police officials. While the SENA cricket nations normally send their security delegations to Pakistan ahead of tours to check all arrangements, it is unusual for Sri Lanka to carry out such a visit, especially since they were the first to tour Pakistan in 2019 after international teams refused to visit the country for 10 years following the terrorists attack on Sri Lankan team bus in 2009 in Lahore. Sri Lanka have visited Pakistan several times since 2019 and the country also hosted the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year. The Sri Lankan team will first

South Africa aim to fix spin woes ahead of crucial semifinal vs England

South Africa will hope to address their batting frailties against spin and produce a solid all-round show when they face four-time champions England in the first semifinal of the ICC Women's World Cup here on Wednesday. En route to the knockout stage, South Africa suffered two heavy defeats and their batting came apart against spin on both occasions. Left gutted after being bowled out for 69 in their opening game, the South Africans recovered well to record narrow but gritty wins over New Zealand, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. However, their struggles against spin resurfaced in the final league game against Australia, who bundled them out for just 97 in 24 overs. While the South African batters failed to pick the line and were undone by the drift against England, they were completely left gobsmacked by Alana King's leg-spin in the match against Australia. England will look to exploit this South African weakness again and rely not only on their all-round strength but a

Australia won't tone down aggression in T20s before World Cup, says Marsh

Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh knows an ultra-aggressive batting strategy won't pay off always, but said his team will continue with its attacking approach as part of its preparations for next year's T20 World Cup, having fallen short in the last two editions. Australia will take on India in a five-match T20I series beginning here on Wednesday as part of their preparation for the showpiece to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February-March next year. Australia last won the T20 World Cup in 2021 while India triumphed in the last edition in 2024. "We had two World Cups where we didn't quite go all the way. And I guess we spoke about wanting to challenge ourselves as a team to what we think can win us to the World Cup," Marsh said during the pre-series press conference on Tuesday. "As a batting unit, we have played a lot more aggressively. I think that's been the nature of T20 cricket for a lot of teams over the last few years. "But yeah, if you look towards the World Cup in Indi

Bumrah a Powerplay game-changer for India in Aus T20s, says Suryakumar

India captain Suryakumar Yadav on Tuesday said that powerplay overs will be crucial in the five-match T20 International series against Australia beginning here on Wednesday, and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's presence will boost his side's chances in that period of the match. Suryakumar said having Bumrah has always been an asset for his side, especially against Australia's style of aggressive play. "Yes, it is always a challenge, we have seen how they (Australia) played in the ODI series and also in the T20 World Cup. Power play is always important," Suryakumar said in the pre-series press conference. "You saw in the Asia Cup, he (Bumrah) took the responsibility of bowling 2 overs minimum in the power play, so it is good that he is raising his hand, acting as if he is that guy who will take charge. It is going to be a good challenge definitely against the Aussie team in the power play." The 31-year-old Bumrah is the most experienced player in the Indian T20I squad in terms of ...

AB de Villiers calls Kohli-Rohit a generational combo fans should honour

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are a "generational combo" of talent and cricket fans should celebrate the remainder of their glorious careers, says AB de Villiers while terming the critics of the two Indian superstars as "cockroaches". Facing intense scrutiny since last few months which saw both Kohli and Rohit retiring from Test cricket and T20Is, they made international comebacks during the recent ODI series in Australia, which India lost 1-2. It was their last tour of Australia and both Kohli and Rohit walked off on a high, with the former scoring 74 not out in his final innings Down Under and the latter winning the Player of the Series award after scores of 73 and 121 not out in the last two matches. "Rohit, another hundred. Back in the runs (is) the Biscotti, going strong and I am looking forward to what's sort of ahead," de Villiers said on his Facebook page. "I honestly just think, if you're a fan of cricket, it's just really time to celebrate players like these. It's not ofte

IND vs AUS head-to-head: Indian women's team's top 5 ODI wins vs Australia

Top 5 instances when the Indian women's team outclassed Australia in ODIs

Shefali Verma replaces injured Pratika Rawal ahead of Australia semi-final

Before her unfortunate injury, Rawal had been in remarkable form, scoring 308 runs in six innings at an impressive average of over 50

IND vs AUS: Gambhir backs skipper Suryakumar despite miserable T20I form

Under Suryakumar's leadership, India clinched the Asia Cup title last month in the UAE, but the skipper's personal returns with the bat were far from impressive

Shreyas Iyer's condition improves, out of ICU after spleen injury: Reports

Two days after the incident, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) released an official statement confirming that Iyer had suffered an impact injury to the left lower rib cage region

Big blow for India! Pratika Rawal ruled out of World Cup semis vs Australia

Pratika Rawal injured her ankle in the 21st over while chasing a shot from Sharmin Akter off Deepti Sharma, twisting it awkwardly as her foot got stuck in the turf

4-day match ends in just 540 balls: check 5 shortest Ranji games here

The Ranji Trophy 2025 fixture between Assam and Services turned into a two-day spectacle at Guwahati, as Services clinched an eight-wicket win after both teams suffered dramatic batting collapses

Prithvi Shaw smashes third-fastest First-Class double ton by an Indian

The Mumbai-born batter switched allegiances to Maharashtra earlier this year after obtaining a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Mumbai Cricket Association in June

South Africa squad for India Tests 2025: Bavuma returns to lead Proteas

Bavuma's inclusion is the only change in the batting lineup from the side that drew 1-1 in Pakistan

Rahane's silent roar: 'Age is just a number, experience still counts'

If you have the experience, if you're still playing domestic cricket, if you're giving your best - selectors should consider that, says Ajinkya Rahane

IND vs AUS: Sangha replaces Zampa for the T20 series opener vs India

As reported by ESPNcricinfo, Zampa is unavailable as he and his wife, Harriet, are expecting their second child

Shreyas Iyer in ICU after rib injury leads to internal bleeding in Sydney

BCCI's statement confirmed that scans detected a spleen laceration, prompting immediate hospitalisation

Sophie Devine gets emotional after falling short in her retirement match

While the result was disappointing, Devine found solace in celebrating the journey she began 19 years ago

South Africa ODIs will decide Rohit-Kohli's future in the team: Gill

Gill clarified that no formal discussions had taken place yet regarding the duo's playing schedule in the coming months