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CA's Mandatory Neck Guard Rule Could Force Steve Smith And David Warner To Fall In Line

Veteran batters Steven Smith and David Warner could be forced to wear neck guards as Cricket Australia has made it mandatory for international and domestic players to do so from October 1. Under the new playing conditions for 2023-24, every Australian player on international and domestic cricket will be required to wear neck protectors fixed or fitted to the rear of helmets when facing fast or medium pace bowling in all CA-sanctioned competitions, according to cricket.com.au.

ICC ODI Ranking: How India Can Beat Australia, Pakistan To No. 1 Spot

The race for the Numero Uno spot in ODIs is very much on less than a month ahead of the ICC World Cup, with three teams in the running to go top of the pile ahead of the cricketing showpiece. With Australia's loss to South Africa in the third ODI of the ongoing away series on Tuesday, India's chances to reclaim the top spot in ODIs after March 22, this year, have gone up significantly. Currently, Australia and Pakistan are tied at the top of the ICC ODI standings at 118 points, with India trailing closely in the second spot at 116 points.

Shreyas Iyer's Back Stiffness Keeps India Worried As Squad For Australia Series Set To Be Named This Week

Shreyas Iyer's back injury isn't apparently very serious but concerns remain about his availability for India's final Super 4 game against Bangladesh on Friday as the national selection committee is set to name the squad for the three-match series against Australia sometime during the week. Iyer, who has come back after a long lay-off and a back surgery to cure his stress fracture, played against Pakistan and Nepal in the group league stage before pulling out of the match against the arch-rivals at the eleventh hour, complaining back spasms. A clearer picture will emerge on Thursday during the optional training ahead of the Bangladesh game.

Remembering The 'King Of Spin' Shane Warne On His Birth Anniversary

The 'King of Spin' and Australian spin maestro Shane Warne would have turned 54-years-old on this day (September 13, 2023) had he been alive. The untimely demise of Australian spin maestro Shane Warne at the age of 52 left the sporting world benumbed with shock and grief on March 4 in 2022. Over the course of a golden career, which saw him shatter several records in cricket and set his own, the legendary Australian leg-spinner wowed his fans as much with his flowing blonde mane as with his signature 'flippers' and sharp turners, left an impact on the gentleman's game that is likely to stand the test of time.

Aiden Markram, Spinners Keep South Africa's Series Hopes Alive

South Africa's spin bowlers backed up a century by Aiden Markram as the hosts ended Australia's winning streak with a 111-run victory in the third one-day international at the JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom on Tuesday. Markram hit 102 not out in a South African total of 338 for six. South Africa survived a furious assault by David Warner and Travis Head before bowling out Australia for 227. Australia won the first two games in the five-match series after sweeping a Twenty20 series 3-0. The tourists looked on track for another win when Warner and Head thrashed 79 for the first wicket off only 48 balls.

South Africa vs Australia 3rd ODI Live Score Updates

South Africa vs Australia 3rd ODI Live Score Updates: Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl against South Africa in the third ODI at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom. "We gonna bowl first. Hopefully we get off to a nice start. Hazlewood, Stoinis are in and Sangha comes in for his debut. Zampa is not playing. Been a long time since we won an ODI series in South Africa, so really excited. We want to assess conditions and make sure we execute our plans," said Marsh after the toss. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Glenn Maxwell Back In Training, "Pushes Surgery" Ahead Of World Cup

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is considering another round of surgery about his ankle but will schedule it after the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 to make him available for selections, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. Maxwell suffered a lower leg and ankle fracture in an accident in November last year after his friend jokingly chased him and landed on his leg at the friend's 50th birthday party.

David Warner Shatters Sachin Tendulkar's All-Time Record With Century Against South Africa

Australian batter David Warner went past legendary Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar to become the opener with the most number of centuries in international cricket. The 36-year-old batter accomplished this milestone against South Africa in the second ODI. In the match, Warner was at his vintage best, smashing 106 runs in just 93 balls, consisting of 12 fours and three sixes. He scored his runs at a strike rate of 113.97. This is Warner's 46th international century, the most by an opener. He has 20 centuries in ODIs, 25 in Tests and one in T20Is.

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CA's Mandatory Neck Guard Rule Could Force Steve Smith And David Warner To Fall In Line

ICC ODI Ranking: How India Can Beat Australia, Pakistan To No. 1 Spot

Shreyas Iyer's Back Stiffness Keeps India Worried As Squad For Australia Series Set To Be Named This Week

Remembering The 'King Of Spin' Shane Warne On His Birth Anniversary

Aiden Markram, Spinners Keep South Africa's Series Hopes Alive

South Africa vs Australia 3rd ODI Live Score Updates

Glenn Maxwell Back In Training, "Pushes Surgery" Ahead Of World Cup

David Warner Shatters Sachin Tendulkar's All-Time Record With Century Against South Africa