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Michael Bracewell Ruled Out Of ODI World Cup After Rupturing Right Achilles

All-rounder Michael Bracewell has been ruled out of this year's ODI World Cup in India after rupturing his Achilles tendon, dealing New Zealand yet another blow ahead of the marquee event. The big-hitting off-spinner has been sidelined for six-eight weeks after suffering the injury on his right leg on June 9 while playing for Worcestershire Rapids in the English T20 Blast. Bracewell is scheduled to undergo surgery in the UK on Thursday after which he will start a lengthy rehab that will keep him away from the ODI World Cup, starting in India from October 5.

Intercontinental Cup 2023: Lebanon Hold Hosts India To Goalless Draw

India missed the chances that came their way to settle for a goalless draw with Lebanon in the Intercontinental Cup football tournament here on Thursday. Continuing with his policy to make wholesome changes to his starting XI, head coach Igor Stimac benched a number of seniors including striker Sunil Chhetri and goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu. Defensive linchpin Sandesh Jhingan wore the captain's armband in Chhetri's absence. The result, however, did not matter as both teams had already sealed their places in the final of the four-nation tournament. Mongolia and Vanuatu were the two other teams taking part in the event.

Stuart Broad and Mooen Ali named in first Ashes Test team for England for opening Edgbaston match against Australia

Stuart Broad and Mooen Ali have been named in the England XI for the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston. There had been speculation as to whether Broad or Mark Wood would be given the nod, with all the other spots in the team largely nailed down. Ad The decision rested with England captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, with the 36-year-old veteran, a star of previous Ashes over the years, included to renew hostilities with Australia opener David Warner.

Ishan Kishan Skips Duleep Trophy One Month Ahead Of West Indies Tests

There was a clamour for his selection in the Indian playing XI for the WTC final against Australia but Ishan Kishan seems to be reluctant about a possible Test career as he opted out of the East Zone team for the Duleep Trophy tournament with a series in the West Indies within a month's time. India A skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran will be leading the side while former India spinner Shahbaz Nadeem will be his deputy.

Indonesia Open: Kidambi Srikanth Beats Lakshya Sen In All-India Duel, PV Sindhu Exits

Kidambi Srikanth used his vast experience to quell the challenge of Lakshya Sen in straight games in an all-Indian second round duel to progress to the quarterfinals while it was curtains for double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu at the Indonesia Open World Tour Super 1000 event here on Thursday. It was a hard-fought battle between the two Indians but Srikanth bagged the crucial moments with his calmness and experience to win 21-17 22-20 over Lakshya in the men's singles match that lasted 45 minutes. The win ensured Srikanth's dominance over his younger countrymate as he took his head-to-head record to 3-0 over Lakshya.

Stand-in Kent skipper Jack Leaning on criticism after a record-breaking County Championship defeat to Surrey, discussions with captain Sam Billings and returning to T20 Blast action

Jack Leaning insists winning games of professional cricket isn’t always as easy as some fans think after Kent’s record-breaking County Championship Division 1 defeat to Surrey.

Sri Lanka great Chaminda Vaas eyes vacant UAE head coach role

Days ahead of the two countries meeting in a crucial World Cup qualifying fixture, a Sri Lanka great has emerged as a candidate to fill the vacant UAE head coach role.

Star Sprinter Hima Das To Miss Asian games, Confirms National Chief Coach Radhakrishna Nair

Star sprinter Hima Das will miss the upcoming Asian Games in China due to hamstring injury sustained last April, Indian athletics chief coach Radhakrishna Nair confirmed on Wednesday. The 23-year-old Hima had won a 400m individual silver at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games. She was also a part of the gold and silver winning women's 4x400m and mixed 4x400m relay quartet in Jakarta. "It is unfortunate she (Hima) was injured a day before the Indian Grand Prix IV in Bengaluru (on April 15). She pulled a hamstring and also had back problem. Now, medical investigation is going on and planning for treatment. I believe that she will not be able to participate in the Asian Games as per the policy of the AFI," Nair said.

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Michael Bracewell Ruled Out Of ODI World Cup After Rupturing Right Achilles

Intercontinental Cup 2023: Lebanon Hold Hosts India To Goalless Draw

Stuart Broad and Mooen Ali named in first Ashes Test team for England for opening Edgbaston match against Australia

Ishan Kishan Skips Duleep Trophy One Month Ahead Of West Indies Tests

Indonesia Open: Kidambi Srikanth Beats Lakshya Sen In All-India Duel, PV Sindhu Exits

Stand-in Kent skipper Jack Leaning on criticism after a record-breaking County Championship defeat to Surrey, discussions with captain Sam Billings and returning to T20 Blast action

Sri Lanka great Chaminda Vaas eyes vacant UAE head coach role

Star Sprinter Hima Das To Miss Asian games, Confirms National Chief Coach Radhakrishna Nair