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Indian batter Shreyas Iyer is recovering remarkably well from a spleen injury, exceeding medical expectations. He has been moved out of the ICU and is reportedly in good spirits. Meanwhile, India’s women’s opener Pratika Rawal faces a four to six-month layoff due to a knee injury, with Shafali Verma named as her replacement. Source link

Chris Broad revealed his son Stuart once threw a signed Yuvraj Singh jersey, a Christmas gift, into the bin after the infamous six sixes incident. Stuart also threatened legal action when his father, acting as a referee, fined him for swearing, though he eventually accepted the penalty. Source link

Pacer Mohammed Shami’s recent bowling form has put him back in contention for selection. His strong performances in the Ranji Trophy have silenced doubts about his fitness. This follows a public disagreement with selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar. Shami’s wickets have sent a clear message to selectors ahead of the South Africa tour. Source link

Steve Smith, stepping in as Australia’s captain for the first Ashes Test, has warned England’s ‘Bazballers’ about the challenging Australian batting conditions. He highlighted that recent years have presented difficult batting surfaces, making it hard work for batsmen, especially those looking to attack aggressively. Australian pitches have increasingly favored seam bowlers, impacting batting averages. Source […]

KL Rahul revealed his signature ‘whistle celebration’ is a tribute to his daughter, Ivra. He also shared his controlled on-field demeanor, admitting to hidden anger managed by his mother’s calls. Rahul’s consistent performances across formats, particularly in Tests and ODIs, highlight his value to the Indian team, though his T20I career is currently on hold. […]

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar anticipates Suryakumar Yadav’s batting form will improve in Australia, citing the pitches’ pace and bounce suiting his style. Despite recent struggles, Nayar believes the tour offers a chance for the T20I captain to rediscover his potent capabilities. Source link

KL Rahul revealed that coach Rahul Dravid questioned his century celebration against Pakistan in the Asia Cup, where he turned his back to the dressing room. Rahul explained the gesture was a personal ‘statue pose’ dream during his injury rehabilitation, not meant as disrespect. Source link

Mohammed Shami has made a compelling case for his return to the Indian squad with a sensational Ranji Trophy campaign for Bengal. The veteran pacer has claimed an impressive 15 wickets in just two matches, including an eight-wicket haul against Gujarat. This dominant form directly addresses recent comments from selectors regarding his need for game […]

Shubman Gill faces immense pressure in the upcoming T20I series against Australia due to his poor Asia Cup form and stiff competition from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson. Head coach Gautam Gambhir’s T20 World Cup plans will be scrutinized as Gill, now vice-captain, must justify the team’s faith after Samson was moved down the order. […]

Australian T20 captain Mitchell Marsh confirmed an aggressive batting approach for the 2025 World Cup, despite potential setbacks. This strategy will be tested in a five-match series against India, beginning Wednesday, as the team aims to improve on recent World Cup performances. Marsh acknowledged the challenge posed by India and highlighted the importance of execution […]