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New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell, Tim Southee Suffer Injury Scare Ahead Of World Cup 2023

The fourth ODI between England and New Zealand at Lord's witnessed as many as three New Zealand players walk off the field due to injuries. The 2023 ICC Men's World Cup is less than a month away, and New Zealand had to cope with a number of injuries on Friday at Lord's. Having taken a screamer in the slip cordon to send back Jonny Bairstow, Daryl Mitchell walked off the field with an injury to his ring finger. Commentators were heard saying that Mitchell had apparently dislocated his left ring finger in a major blow for New Zealand.

Washington Sundar Called Up As Cover For Injured Axar Patel For Asia Cup Final: Report

Washington Sundar has been called as a cover for the injured Axar Patel for the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka on Sunday. Axar sustained several injuries during India's six-run loss to Bangladesh in their last Super Four match on Friday. The extent of Axar's injuries is currently unknown and hence bowling all-rounder Washington, who was part of India's Asian Games squad, has been called up as a precautionary measure. "Axar is currently suffering from multiple injuries. He has hurt his little finger, got hit on forearm by a throw from deep and most importantly has developed a hamstring niggle. So Washington has been called," a BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

Travis Head's World Cup Participation In Doubt After Fracturing Left Hand

Travis Head's participation at next month's World Cup has been thrown into uncertainty after the Australian opener fractured his left hand during the fourth ODI against South Africa. Head was struck on the on the left glove by a short delivery from Proteas seamer Gerald Coetzee in the seventh over in the fourth ODI in Centurion on Friday. The 29-year-old faced three more deliveries but looked in discomfort and was forced to retire hurt in Australia's massive 164-run loss. "It's a confirmed fracture," Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said at the post match conference.

Big Blow For Sri Lanka Ahead Of Asia Cup Final vs India

Sri Lanka have suffered a huge blow on the eve of the Asia Cup final against India as star spinner Maheesh Theekshana has been ruled out of the match due to a grade three hamstring tear. Theekshana will take no part in the final on Sunday, but is expected to be included in Sri Lanka's final World Cup squad. Theekshana had strained his right hamstring while fielding during Sri Lanka's two-wicket win over Pakistan on Thursday.

"Koi Bhi Aaye...": Suresh Raina Fires World Cup Warning To India's Rival Teams

Former India batter Suresh Raina is confident of the Rohit Sharma-led side's chances of winning next month's ODI World Cup on home soil. Raina, who was part of the 2011 World Cup winning side, said if India make the final, it won't matter who they play. India haven't won an ICC trophy since the 2013 Champions Trophy in England, and having lost the World Test Championship (WTC) final earlier this year, Rohit and his team will aim to lift the coveted trophy on November 19 in Ahmedabad.

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New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell, Tim Southee Suffer Injury Scare Ahead Of World Cup 2023

Washington Sundar Called Up As Cover For Injured Axar Patel For Asia Cup Final: Report

Travis Head's World Cup Participation In Doubt After Fracturing Left Hand

Big Blow For Sri Lanka Ahead Of Asia Cup Final vs India

"Koi Bhi Aaye...": Suresh Raina Fires World Cup Warning To India's Rival Teams

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