Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson will undergo shoulder surgery following a dislocation from a freak incident, ruling him out of the Big Bash League season. Richardson's decision aims to improve shoulder stability and prevent future injuries, with hopes for a full recovery by the 2025/2026 summer.
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Cricket Australia announced that spinner Matthew Kuhnemann, who played a key role in the Test series victory in Sri Lanka, has been cited for a suspect bowling action. He will undergo tests to determine the legitimacy of his action, and if found illegal, he will be prohibited from bowling until corrected.
India's Mohammed Shami cites the advantage of playing all Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, leading to their win against Australia. Shami advocates for the reintroduction of saliva for ball polishing to aid in obtaining reverse swing. India's consistency in Dubai strengthens their chances in the final.
Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will miss the last two Tests against India. He has a calf strain. Hazlewood is upset about the timing of this injury. He missed the second Test with a side strain. He calls the calf strain random. Scans confirmed the strain. Hazlewood wants to be fit for the Sri Lanka tour.
India's T20 team aims to replicate their strong opening performance against England in the second match in Chennai. While Mohammed Shami's participation depends on his fitness evaluation, India is bolstered by the form of their pacers and spinners. England needs better contributions from their bowlers to counter India's strengths.
Alastair Cook criticized the decision to allow Harshit Rana to replace Shivam Dube as a concussion substitute in the India vs England T20 match. Cook argued that Rana, a heavy seam bowler, didn't match Dube's all-rounder role. He also mentioned that Rana's performance, taking three wickets, significantly affected the game's outcome.
Australia dominated day two of the Gabba Test. Head smashed a brilliant 152, his second consecutive century against India. Smith ended his century drought with a classy 100. Their partnership of 241 runs rescued Australia after early wickets. Bumrah took five wickets for India. Australia finished on 405/7, putting them in a strong position.
A Dhaka court has issued an arrest warrant for Bangladeshi cricketer Shakib Al Hasan over two bounced cheques linked to his company. The warrant also targets the managing director, while two other officials have been granted bail. Shakib remains in the US due to safety concerns following civil unrest in Bangladesh.
Newly-appointed RCB captain Rajat Patidar aims to learn leadership from Virat Kohli and prioritize player support. Replacing Faf Du Plessis, Patidar highlights the role of experienced teammates in navigating IPL challenges. Coach Andy Flower commends Kohli's maturity and enthusiasm for RCB's new season, emphasizing a team-focused captaincy decision rather than external recruitment.
West Indies women snapped their nine-match losing streak against India with a resounding nine-wicket victory in the second T20I. Hayley Matthews' unbeaten 85 overshadowed Smriti Mandhana's elegant 62 as the West Indies chased down India's 159/9 with ease.