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Team India 'Not Much Bothered' About Missing Jasprit Bumrah. Hardik Pandya Explains Why

The Indian team will be missing the services of star players like Jasprit Bumrah and Shreyas Iyer in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia. While Iyer was a part of India's squad by the fourth and final Test match against Australia in Ahmedabad, Bumrah has been out of the team for a long time now. The right-arm pacer last played for India in September 2022. His back injury has troubled him in the past few years and that was the reason that forced him to pull out of the squad once again.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Score: Onus On Williamson To Help Kiwis Rebuild

Sri Lanka and New Zealand regroup again after seeing the first Test between them ending in a thrilling win for the hosts. Kane Williamson hit the winning runs for the Kiwis in the match on the last delivery of the match, putting his side 1-0 ahead while also knocking the Lankans out of the World Test Championship race. Sri Lanka, who had plenty of positives to take from the first Test, start the second and final match of the series hoping to put in a similar show, but end up on the winning side this time. (LIVE Scorecard)

India vs Australia, 1st ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

After winning the Test series 2-1 against Australia, hosts India would aim to start the ODI series between the sides on a dominating note. Regular captain Rohit Sharma won't be available for the first game and hence Hardik Padya would be leading the Indian side. On the other hand, Australia skipper Pat Cummins -- who lost his mother recently -- will be missing the entire series. It will be Steve Smith, who will lead the guests in Cummins' absence. The fiirst match will take place at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

Watch: Shakib Al Hasan Manhandled, Nearly Falls On Floor Due To Crowd Chaos

A true stalwart in Bangladesh cricket, Shakib Al Hasan is an incredibly popular figure in his country. However, such popularity sometimes gives cricketers of such reach a big disadvantage. In a video that has surfaced on social media, Shakib was literally manhandled by fans who didn't want to miss out on an opportunity to click pictures with the Bangladesh all-rounder. However, chaotic scenes erupted at an event as Shakib was leaving the venue, making it really difficult for him and the people accompanying him to control the situation.

"It's Going To Impact": Hardik Pandya On Missing This Star Player vs Australia

The recurrence of Shreyas Iyer's lower back injury will certainly impact India's World Cup preparations, feels stand-in ODI captain Hardik Pandya. Iyer has been ruled out of the Australia series due to lower back injury and he might be out for an indefinite period. With an average of 46 plus and a strike of nearly 97, Iyer has been an indispensable part of the ODI set-up. "Obviously there is no timeline but we have to hope for the best," Pandya told the media in Mumbai on Thursday evening. Pandya himself had a long lay-off between 2019 and 2020 after undergoing a back surgery.

"That's A Secret, Why Would I Say Here": Hardik's Smart Reply Leaves Everyone In Splits

After clinching the four-match Test series of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2-1, Team India is all set to face Australia in a three-match ODI series, starting Friday at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. Regular India skipper Rohit Sharma will not be available for the first match due to his family commitments and it will be all-rounder Hardik Pandya who will don the skipper's hat. While on the captaincy front, there will be no pressure on Hardik as he has already led the side in the past, it will be interesting to see how many overs he bowls in the first ODI and the following two games in the series.

Adrian Holdstock joins elite umpires panel but rain gets in the way of big game debut

Adrian Holdstock has become the newest member of the International Cricket Council's elite panel of international umpires.

WPL 2023, DC vs GG: Ashleigh Gardner's All-Round Show Powers Gujarat Giants To 11-Run Win Over Delhi Capitals

A fine bowling performance, coupled with Laura Wolvaardt (57) and Ashleigh Gardner's (51 not out) battling half-centuries helped Gujarat Giants defeat Delhi Capitals by 11 runs and take sweet revenge for their 10-wicket loss earlier, in a Women's Premier League match in Mumbai on Thursday. Chasing 148 for victory, Delhi Capitals were bundled out for 136 in 18.4 overs, with their entire top and middle-order, including captain Meg Lanning (18) and Shafali Verma (8), failing to impress. Marizanne Kapp was the highest run-getter for Delhi Capitals, scoring a 29-ball 36 and her run out at the team's score on 97/6 took the wind out of the side's sails. Tailenders Arundhati Reddy (25) and Shikha Pandey (8 not out) provided some entertainment with a 35-run partnership but to no avail.

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Team India 'Not Much Bothered' About Missing Jasprit Bumrah. Hardik Pandya Explains Why

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Score: Onus On Williamson To Help Kiwis Rebuild

India vs Australia, 1st ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Watch: Shakib Al Hasan Manhandled, Nearly Falls On Floor Due To Crowd Chaos

"It's Going To Impact": Hardik Pandya On Missing This Star Player vs Australia

"That's A Secret, Why Would I Say Here": Hardik's Smart Reply Leaves Everyone In Splits

Adrian Holdstock joins elite umpires panel but rain gets in the way of big game debut

WPL 2023, DC vs GG: Ashleigh Gardner's All-Round Show Powers Gujarat Giants To 11-Run Win Over Delhi Capitals