All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been released from India’s squad for the first Test against South Africa to join the India A side, with Dhruv Jurel set to debut alongside Rishabh Pant in a tactical shift by the team management.
As India kicks off its World Test Championship campaign against South Africa at Eden Gardens, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Ravindra Jadeja stand on the brink of historic personal milestones that could define the series.
In a major blow to the ongoing tour, eight Sri Lanka cricketers have left Pakistan following the deadly Islamabad blast, casting serious doubt on the second ODI and the upcoming triangular series.
In a major boost for India, wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel is all but confirmed for the starting XI in the 1st Test against South Africa, playing alongside Rishabh Pant in a powerful middle order.
In a powerful show of solidarity, the Sri Lanka cricket team has been ordered to continue its tour of Pakistan despite a deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad, with the PCB swiftly rescheduling the ODI series.
In the latest ICC ODI rankings, Rohit Sharma continues to lead the batting charts, while Babar Azam tumbles to a career-low seventh place. Virat Kohli climbs to fifth, and Pakistan’s young guns Saim Ayub and Salman Agha make striking gains. Jofra Archer surges to No. 2 among bowlers.