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Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Scotland T20Is

Saturday, 24-Aug-2024
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Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against Scotland due to a calf strain. This injury comes as a significant blow to the Australian team as they prepare for this crucial series. 

To replace Hazlewood, Riley Meredith has been added to the Australian squad. Hazlewood, however, is expected to be available for Australia for the T20Is and ODIs against England later in September. 

Riley Meredith showed his skills in the England domestic season while playing for Somerset. He claimed 14 wickets in the T20 Blast and six wickets in three one-day cup games. He played for Australia back in 2021. This will be a great opportunity for him to showcase his skills and take on a greater role in the team

Australia T20I Squad: Mitchell Marsh (capt), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Riley Meredith, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa

 

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“The final call will always be the captain’s call”: Gautam Gambhir on working with Rohit Sharma

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Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir has applauded Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, calling him a great guy. Gautam Gambhir recently took over as Indian head coach and will oversee India’s Test series against Bangladesh. 

This will be the first series for Gautam Gambhir as head coach in the longest format. The bonding between both coach and captain will be instrumental in team’s success, however Gambhir believes that at the end of the day team belongs to th


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Virat Kohli opens up about the challenges as captain

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Indian cricket legends Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli recently sat down for a candid interview, providing insights into their experiences. With Gambhir having recently taken over as Indian head coach, the discussion touched on various topics, including their career and past experiences. 

Virat Kohli spoke about the challenges and expectations of being a young player in a high-pressure environment. Virat Kohli also opened up about the challenges


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AFG vs SA 1st ODI: Afghanistan race to first ever win over South Africa

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Afghanistan achieved a remarkable milestone by securing a historic victory over South Africa in the first ODI of their three-match series on Wednesday at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Afghanistan demonstrated exceptional bowling prowess, with Fazalhaq Farooqi and Allah Ghazanfar claiming four and three wickets respectively. 

Rashid Khan also made a major contribution, taking two wickets. With the he


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ENG vs AUS 1st ODI: All you need to know, head to head, playing XI

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England and Australia will kick off their five-match ODI series with the first match scheduled to take place on Thursday at Trent Bridge. The series promises to be a grand spectacle, with both teams boasting experienced players. However, the clash will see England stepping onto the field without their skipper, Jos Buttler, who has been sidelined due to an injury.

Buttler’s absence is a significant blow for England, as he has b


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AUS-W vs NZ-W 1st T20I: World Cup preparations in focus as both teams play crucial series

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Australia Women and New Zealand Women are set to face off in the first T20I of their three-match series on Thursday at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay. This series presents a crucial opportunity for both teams to fine-tune their form ahead of the T20I World Cup 2024.

The T20I World Cup is just around the corner, and teams are keen to enter the tournament with momentum. Both Australia and New Zealand have strong line-ups , and this series will not o

 

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