Lucknow Super Giants received a boost with pacer Akash Deep joining ahead of their IPL match against Mumbai Indians. After recovering from a back injury, Akash Deep is now fit and set to enhance LSG's bowling lineup. He bolsters the team amidst injuries to players like Mayank Yadav and Mohsin Khan, making this crucial for LSG's playoff hopes.
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Karun Nair returns to top-level cricket with Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024, five years after his last IPL game. At 33, having scored nine centuries in the domestic season, Nair is pushing for an India 'A' selection, aiming for a comeback to India's Test middle order.
Simran Shaikh became the highest-paid player at the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 auction, fetching Rs 1.90 crore from Gujarat Giants. Deandra Dottin, G Kamalini, and Prema Rawat also secured significant deals. However, Sneh Rana went unsold. Teams bolstered their squads with international and domestic talent for the upcoming season.
Jacob Bethell, 21, will not participate in the upcoming Champions Trophy due to a hamstring injury. England's captain, Jos Buttler, expressed disappointment over Bethell's absence. In response, Somerset batsman Tom Banton has been called up as a replacement and will join the team for the final ODI against India.
Suryakumar Yadav, experiencing a decline in form, hopes to regain his peak performance as he leads India in the third T20I against England. Despite leading the T20 team successfully, his recent statistics show a significant drop, raising concerns ahead of the crucial match.
India remain unbeaten in ICC Champions Trophy 2025, advancing to the final after beating Australia in the semis. With a strong performance from key players like Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami and Shubman Gill, India enter the final against New Zealand as the hot favourites to win the title.
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has recommended including young opener Sam Konstas in the playing XI for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. Ponting believes Konstas' earlier debut performance against India warrants him valuable experience in the challenging Sri Lankan conditions. He emphasizes investing in Konstas' Test career for future benefits.
India's captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday admitted his batting hasn't been up to par in the ongoing five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite recent low scores, he remains confident in his preparation and mindset. Rohit emphasises the importance of his mental and physical state over current run tallies, believing a turnaround is imminent.
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