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"Hard To Accept...": KL Rahul Posts Emotional Note After Injury Rules Him Out Of SA T20I Series

Indian cricket team followers were in for a shock when KL Rahul, who was supposed to lead India in the T20I series against South Africa, was ruled out of the five-match contest due to an injury. The news came on the eve of the first match in Delhi and Rishabh Pant was named as Rahul's replacement in the skipper's post. "Team India Captain KL Rahul has been ruled out of the T20I series against South Africa owing to a right groin injury while Kuldeep Yadav will miss out in the T20I series after getting hit on his right hand while batting in the nets last evening," the BCCI said in a statement.

England paceman Ollie Robinson set for lengthy spell on the sidelines

England paceman Ollie Robinson is set to miss at least the next three Tests as he continues to struggle with a back injury. Robinson has not played for England since making the last of his nine Test appearances in the Ashes finale in January and missed the subsequent tour of the West Indies with back spasms.

Mlaba leads charge as Proteas women restrict Ireland in T20 series decider

Left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba was one of the Proteas women bowling stars as they restricted Ireland to 104 all-out in 18.3 overs during the third and final T20 international on Wednesday.

South Africa's Simiso Buthelezi dies after suffering brain bleed

Lightweight boxer Simiso Buthelezi has died after suffering bleeding on the brain following a bout at the weekend in Durban, Boxing South Africa has confirmed.