Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury that has not responded to rehabilitation. Cricket Australia announced Marsh's replacement will be decided soon. Marsh is also doubtful for the upcoming IPL season with the Lucknow Super Giants. The injury has led to an extended rehabilitation period for Marsh.
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Fakhar Zaman is set to return to international cricket for Pakistan's Champions Trophy after an eight-month break due to illness and fitness issues. He criticizes the PCB's handling of player selection and expresses optimism about young talent Saim Ayub's recovery from an injury.
India's fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah revealed teammate Mohammed Siraj bowled with a niggle during the third Test against Australia. Despite the injury, Siraj showed fighting spirit, picking up two wickets. Bumrah praised Siraj's commitment and positive attitude, even when not fully fit, emphasising his valuable contribution to the team.
Smriti Mandhana smashed a record-breaking 77 runs in the third T20I against the West Indies, leading India to a series-clinching victory and their highest-ever T20I total of 217/4. She surpassed multiple records, including most 50+ scores and fours in women's T20Is. Richa Ghosh's blistering 54 off 21 balls further solidified India's dominance.
New Zealand's captain Mitchell Santner acknowledges the challenge posed by India's spinner Varun Chakaravarthy in the ICC Champions Trophy final. Varun took five wickets against New Zealand earlier in the tournament. The fitness of New Zealand's pacer Matt Henry remains uncertain, and Santner hopes that their varied spin attack will help them succeed against India.
The BCCI has proposed sending two personal chefs on tours to meet the nutritional needs of Indian cricketers, addressing varied diet requirements and the importance of maintaining fitness. This step is due to objections over personal chefs in team hotels. Specific needs and exceptions will be considered.
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Smriti Mandhana has become the fastest Indian woman to reach 4,000 runs in international cricket, surpassing Mithali Raj by achieving the milestone in just 95 innings. Mandhana's achievement places her third globally, behind Australia's Belinda Clark and Meg Lanning. This feat was accomplished during India's victory over Ireland women in the first ODI on Friday.
Ravindra Jadeja became the fifth Indian bowler to secure 600 international wickets. He achieved the milestone during the first ODI against England in Nagpur. Jadeja's final figures of 3 for 26 helped India dismiss England for 248. He joins legends like Anil Kumble, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harbhajan Singh, and Kapil Dev.