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Rachin Ravindra "Has Had Headache For Few Days": New Zealand Coach Gives Concerning Update

New Zealand head coach Gary Stead has revealed that star batter Rachin Ravindra is yet to regain full fitness after sustaining an injury during the first match against Pakistan in the ongoing Tri-Nation Series as the opener “had a headache for a few days” since suffering a nasty blow to the forehead. Ravindra was forced out from the field after being struck in the forehead by the ball while attempting a catch in the 38th over of their match against Pakistan in the ODI tri-series last week.

"Matthew Didn't Say...": Shaheen Afridi's Big Admission On Altercation With South Africa Star

Shaheen Afridi broke the silence about his heated verbal exchange with Matthew Breetzke during the ODI tri-nation series match between Pakistan and South Africa on Wednesday. The incident occurred in the 28th over of the first innings when Shaheen deliberately got in the way of batter Matthew Breetzke, who ran for a single. Shaheen's action caused inappropriate physical contact, which led to a heated argument. The Pakistan speedster admitted that he had teased the South African batter in an attempt to unsettle Breetzke and take his wicket. He also clarified that the tension was confined to the field as both players met and shook hands after the match.

WPL 2025 Full Schedule: Dates, Venue, Time, Telecast, Live Streaming And More

The third edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) will kickstart on Friday, with the highly-anticipated clash between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Giants (GG) at Vadodara. No change in the format of the tournament has been brought in ahead of the new edition, with all five teams playing against each other twice before the knockouts begin. The tournament will take place till March 15, with the final set to take place in Brabourne Stadium.

Injuries disrupted England's training during India ODI series, McCullum says

Injuries in the squad prevented England from training ahead of the last two One Day Internationals against India, coach Brendon McCullum said following criticism of their preparation for the series which they lost 3-0.

Gautam Gambhir Suffers Big Setback As BCCI Enforces New Rules. Report Says PA Asked To...

The promotion of "discipline, unity, and a positive team environment" is the intent of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as the new 10-point diktat gets underway from the ICC Champions Trophy. After reports of a 'divided' team environment in the team emerged from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, the board decided to make a plethora of changes, a lot of which were taken after consideration of head coach Gautam Gambhir. However, as the new rulings take effect, even Gambhir has been hit.

New Zealand's Ravindra back at training after hit in face by ball

New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has eased back into training after being struck in the face by the ball in a fielding mishap but he still has concussion protocols to pass before returning to the field, coach Gary Stead said.

"Stop Calling Me King": Babar Azam's Earnest Request To Reporters Ahead Of Champions Trophy. Video

Pakistan star batter Babar Azam has requested the media to "stop calling" him "King". Notably, Babar is often referred to by that nickname as a sense of admiration for his performance in the game of cricket. He has played 59 Tests, 125 ODIs, and 128 T20Is for Pakistan, scoring 4235, 5990, and 4223 runs. "Please stop calling me King. I am not King, I am not there yet. There are new roles for me now. Whatever I have done before is in the past. Every match is a fresh challenge, and I must focus on the present and future," Babar told media.

India Star, With 33 Wickets And 402 Runs In Ranji Trophy, Recounts "Disturbing" Snub vs Australia

Fast-bowling all-rounder is a rare commodity in Indian cricket. In terms of role in the team, an allrounder who can bowl with decent pace can give a balance unlike any other cricketer. Shardul Thakur is one of the top names in the country when it comes to fast-bowling all-rounder. Thakur has played 11 Tests, 47 ODIs and 25 T20Is for India, but the last match he played for the national team was back in December, 2023 in South Africa. Since then, he has not been used in any of the formats. He was not even in the squad for the Australia Test series that India lost 3-1.

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Rachin Ravindra "Has Had Headache For Few Days": New Zealand Coach Gives Concerning Update

"Matthew Didn't Say...": Shaheen Afridi's Big Admission On Altercation With South Africa Star

WPL 2025 Full Schedule: Dates, Venue, Time, Telecast, Live Streaming And More

Injuries disrupted England's training during India ODI series, McCullum says

Gautam Gambhir Suffers Big Setback As BCCI Enforces New Rules. Report Says PA Asked To...

New Zealand's Ravindra back at training after hit in face by ball

"Stop Calling Me King": Babar Azam's Earnest Request To Reporters Ahead Of Champions Trophy. Video

India Star, With 33 Wickets And 402 Runs In Ranji Trophy, Recounts "Disturbing" Snub vs Australia