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Shubman Gill and Shardul Thakur will be absent from the third and final ODI against Australia in Rajkot on September 27. This decision is in line with the Indian team management’s plan to rest them in preparation for the World Cup, set to commence next month. Sources close to RevSportz confirmed this. Gill and Thakur will rejoin the team in Guwahati, where the team will play a warm-up match against England on September 30. Jasprit Bumrah, who took a break to spend time with family and missed the second ODI in Indore, will reunite with the squad in Rajkot for…

Former India all-rounder Sridharan Sriram is set to take on the role of technical consultant for the Bangladesh cricket team for the World Cup in India. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed the development on Thursday (September 21). Sriram brings a wealth of coaching experience, having previously worked with both the Bangladeshi and Australian national teams. He was a technical consultant for Bangladesh’s T20I squad during last year’s Asia Cup and the World Cup. From 2018 to 2022, he served as the assistant coach of the Australian team. Between 2015 and 2018, Sriram worked as a consultant coach for Cricket…

Jos Buttler, England’s white-ball captain, revealed that Harry Brook’s flexibility to bat at various positions from No. 1 to No. 6 in the batting order played a decisive role in his selection for the ODI World Cup squad, ahead of Jason Roy, a cornerstone of England’s title win in 2019. “Harry (Brook), we do feel gives us versatility – he can cover one to six in the batting order which is obviously something that’s advantageous in a squad,” said Buttler while speaking to Sky Sports. “There’s plenty of people outside the 15 who will have felt that they were in…

Australian opener Travis Head will miss the initial part of the World Cup due to a left hand fracture, as confirmed by head coach Andrew McDonald. Head sustained this injury during the fourth ODI in the recently concluded five-match series against South Africa. “The timeframe is still a little bit loose at the moment. But the good news is that he doesn’t require surgery as it sits at the moment. The follow-up scan confirmed the fracture was in a joint. There will be an extended period of time out and we’re just going to weigh whether that time falls potentially…

Kuldeep Yadav acknowledged skipper Rohit Sharma for his enhanced bowling performance in the Asia Cup 2023, revealing that he had advised him to focus on his speed. “For the past year and a half, I’ve been working on my rhythm,” said Kuldeep during the post-match presentation. “I aim to be more aggressive as I approach the crease. I’m thoroughly enjoying my bowling. “In T20s, the length of the delivery also plays a crucial role. It’s not just about chasing wickets; it’s about maintaining the right lengths. I’ve put in a lot of hard work in that aspect. Credit goes to…

Mohammed Siraj, India’s star turn in the Asia Cup final, expressed his gratitude to fate after a stellar bowling performance demolished Sri Lanka for a mere 50 runs at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium. He described the experience as surreal. “Feels like a dream,” Siraj told Star Sports after the game, and a spell of 6 for 21 that was the second-best in Asia Cup history. “Last time, I did the same against Sri Lanka at Trivandrum. Got four wickets early, but couldn’t get the five-for. Realised you get what’s in your destiny. Did not try too much today. I have…

Australia faces a setback, as opener Travis Head’s participation in the upcoming World Cup is in jeopardy due to a hand injury sustained in Friday’s ODI against South Africa. The left-handed batter was struck by a Gerald Coetzee bouncer in the fourth ODI, resulting in a fracture of his left hand, as confirmed by Australia’s head coach Andrew McDonald. “It’s a confirmed fracture but as to the nature of the break and what sort of timeframe to heal, that will be assessed. He’s going to go in for some more scans tomorrow… We have fingers crossed, clearly, with the World…

Babar Azam, the Pakistan captain, has indicated that Naseem Shah, one of his first-choice pace bowlers, may miss the first two World Cup matches in India due to a shoulder injury. In contrast, Haris Rauf, recovering from a side issue, is expected to be ready for the start of the World Cup. Both Naseem and Haris sustained minor injuries during Pakistan’s Super Fours match against India in the Asia Cup. They were unable to play when Pakistan was eliminated from the tournament by Sri Lanka, the defending champions, in Colombo on Thursday. “Haris Rauf is not bad,” said Babar…

India’s bowling coach Paras Mhambrey praised Hardik Pandya’s performance, highlighting that his bowling takes a significant leap when he consistently reaches speeds of 140 kmph. Mhambrey expressed satisfaction at the all-rounder’s contribution, emphasising the importance of managing workload to maintain his fitness levels. “I am very happy with the way Hardik has shaped up, something that we have worked on for a long time. We have been managing his workload, making sure that he is fit and able to achieve what we expect of him. Once he hits 140 kmph, he is a different bowler. From the team perspective, that’s…

Cricket Australia (CA) has introduced a mandatory neck guard for domestic and international players. The rule will come into effect from October 1. In preparation for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24 season, CA has unveiled a set of new regulations, including the compulsory use of neck guards. Players who do not adhere to the new rules will face sanctions as per the guidelines. “Protecting the head and neck is extremely important in our sport. The neck protector product has come a long way in recent years and the decision to make them mandatory comes off the back of…