Test star Smith reveals vertigo incident
Australia's star batsman Steve Smith has revealed his recovery from concussion only progressed after recent treatment for a worrying vertigo incident.
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Pakistan vs Australia: Naseem Shah Added To Pakistan Squad For 1st Test Against Australia
Naseem Shah, who was originally a travelling reserve, has been included in the Pakistan squad for the first Test against Australia after Haris Rauf was ruled out after testing positive for COVID-19, Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Tuesday. Haris will remain in isolation for five days and will reintegrate with the squad after a negative test at the end of his isolation period. Following Rauf's positive test on Tuesday, the rest of the squad members and support personnel were retested. All these tests have come out negative.
Australia cricketers train in Pakistan for first time in 24 years - in pictures
The Australian Test team started preparations for the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. It is their first trip to the south Asian nation since 1998.
Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf contracts COVID, doubtful to make his Test debut against Australia
Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has tested positive for COVID-19, rendering him doubtful to make his Test debut against Australia in the opening match of the three-game series, starting in Rawalpindi on March 4. Rauf is currently placed under isolation. Rauf was tipped to make his Test debut since the national selectors had only kept three pacers in the Pakistan squad for the first match, including Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Wasim junior, who is also yet to play a Test for Pakistan.
Steve Smith eagerly waiting to play Test cricket on Pakistan soil
Steve Smith on Tuesday said he can't wait to play a Test match on Pakistan soil and his long-cherished dream would finally be fulfilled when the visitors turn out in a five-day game here after 24 years. "I have always wanted to play a Test series in Pakistan because it's a challenge and finally we are getting that chance now.
Watch: Harmanpreet's "Bhangra" Step Is The Highlight Of India's Pre-World Cup Photoshoot
The Indian women's cricket team is all set for the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup, which begins from March 4 in New Zealand. Ahead of the team's tournament opener against arch rivals Pakistan on Sunday, the players gathered for the official pre-tournament photoshoot. The ICC uploaded some candid moments from the event and the Indian team looked in high spirits as there was a lot of laughter and chatter among the players.
Pakistan Pacer Haris Rauf Tests Positive For COVID-19, Doubtful For 1st Test Against Australia: Report
Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has tested positive for COVID-19, rendering him doubtful to make his Test debut against Australia in the opening match of the three-game series, starting in Rawalpindi on March 4. Rauf is currently placed under isolation. Rauf was tipped to make his Test debut since the national selectors had only kept three pacers in the Pakistan squad for the first match, including Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Wasim junior, who is also yet to play a Test for Pakistan.
Watch: David Warner Recreates Song From Akshay Kumar's Upcoming Movie
Australia batter David Warner enjoys a large fan following in India. Warner, who keeps experimenting with his online avatar and loves swapping faces with Indian film stars, took to Instagram on Tuesday and recreated a song from Akshay Kumar's upcoming movie, titled 'Bachchan Pandey'. In the video, Warner can be seen pumping his chest, while singing the title song 'Maar Khayega', with an intense look on his face. Uploaded just over an hour ago, the video has already garnered over 166,000 likes on Instagram.