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Won't go deep into medical reports, will wait for official confirmation: Rahul Dravid on Jasprit Bumrah

Rahul Dravid on Saturday said he won't go deep into his medical reports and will wait for an official confirmation regarding his availability for the showpiece in Australia. India suffered a big setback when their pace spearhead Bumrah was ruled out of their final preparatory series against South Africa due to stress fracture in his lower back. "We are awaiting the official confirmation on the next steps. As of now, he's officially ruled out of this (SA) series. But we will see what happens over the next few days," Dravid told reporters on the eve of the second T20I against South Africa.

Hartzenberg scores twice as ill-disciplined Stormers sweat to bonus-point win past Edinburgh

At Cape Town Stadium

Proteas top order struggles 'not something for to panic about' - Parnell

All-rounder Wayne Parnell has defended the Proteas top order batsmen after their poor showing in the first T20 International (T20I) against India and believes they are ready to the defeat behind them when match two takes place at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday.

Jasprit Bumrah Has "Gone To NCA, Waiting For An Official Confirmation": Rahul Dravid

Team India's preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup received a major jolt earlier this week as premier speedster Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the ongoing three-match T20I series against South Africa. It is not clear whether Bumrah would be available for the T20 World Cup, which is slated to begin on October 16. Ahead of the second T20I against South Africa, head coach Rahul Dravid provided an update on Bumrah, saying the pacer has gone to the National Cricket Academy and the management is waiting for an official word.

"Probably The Best T20 Batter": South Africa Pacer On Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav's incredibly strong and powerful batting has made him one of the most feared T20 batters at the moment and South African all-rounder Wayne Parnell says the bowlers will have to stay strong and focussed while tackling him. Surya slammed a 33-ball 50 in India's eight-wicket win over South Africa on a tricky track in the series-opener.

India Women Remain Static On 4th In ODI And T20I Rankings After Annual Update

India have maintained their fourth spot in the ICC women's ODI and T20I team rankings after the world body carried out an annual update on Saturday. India have gained a point and now have 104 points in the ODI rankings. In the T20 list, the Commonwealth Games silver medallists' rating points have increased by four as the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side sits on 266 points in the latest update, which expunges results from the 2018-19 season, weights the 2019-20 and 2020-2021 seasons at 50 per cent and the 2021-22 matches at 100 per cent.

Bulls and Springboks on tenterhooks as influential trio leaves Loftus injured

The Bulls might have to frantically re-draft their touring squad for their three-match URC tour commencing next week after three key players were struck down by injuries in Friday night's victory over Connacht.

India vs South Africa: It's difficult to defend when Suryakumar Yadav attacks bowlers, says Wayne Parnell

Suryakumar Yadav's incredibly strong and powerful batting has made him one of the most feared T20 batters at the moment, and South African all-rounder Wayne Parnell says the bowlers will have to stay strong and focussed while tackling him. Surya slammed a 33-ball 50 in India's eight-wicket win over South Africa on a tricky track in the series-opener. "Personally, from what I've watched in the last couple of months, I think he's probably the best T20 batters at the moment. He scores 360-degree, which is very difficult for bowlers to defend," Parnell said on the eve of the second and penultimate T20I of the series. "It's about being strong and focussed on each ball. He's allowed to play good shots, but the other day he was lucky as well. He's certainly a guy whom I enjoyed watching the last couple of months. He's certainly playing good cricket," Parnell said. Parnell insisted that their flop show in the first T20I was an aberration and there's no need to panic before the T20 World Cup in Australia.

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Won't go deep into medical reports, will wait for official confirmation: Rahul Dravid on Jasprit Bumrah

Hartzenberg scores twice as ill-disciplined Stormers sweat to bonus-point win past Edinburgh

Proteas top order struggles 'not something for to panic about' - Parnell

Jasprit Bumrah Has "Gone To NCA, Waiting For An Official Confirmation": Rahul Dravid

"Probably The Best T20 Batter": South Africa Pacer On Suryakumar Yadav

India Women Remain Static On 4th In ODI And T20I Rankings After Annual Update

Bulls and Springboks on tenterhooks as influential trio leaves Loftus injured

India vs South Africa: It's difficult to defend when Suryakumar Yadav attacks bowlers, says Wayne Parnell