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India captain Shubman Gill was struck on the right elbow by a Mohammed Siraj delivery in the nets, two days before the first ODI against West Indies.

England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler has been ruled out of the deciding third ODI against Sri Lanka, to be played at The Oval on Sunday, after suffering a left hamstring injury during the second match at Headingley.Right-handed batter Dan Lawrence, who was midway through a County Championship match for Surrey against Somerset, has been pulled out of domestic duty and drafted into the squad as cover for the series finale. Lawrence is set to link up with the national squad for training at The Oval on Saturday morning."Surrey batter Dan Lawrence has been called into the England Men's squad for Sunday's third Metro Bank ODI against Sri Lanka. Jos Buttler has been ruled out due to the hamstring injury he suffered in the second Metro Bank ODI at Headingley last night and will undergo further assessment," an ECB spokesperson said in an official statement on Friday.The injury to Buttler occurred in the 38th over of England's run chase on Thursday when he pulled up while running between the wickets. Despite receiving immediate attention on the field, the 36-year-old was forced to retire hurt on 67.He hobbled back to the crease in the 48th over in a desperate bid to haul England across the line and added two more runs to finish on 69, his highest ODI score in three years, before holing out. Buttler's late effort was in vain as Sri Lanka held their nerve to secure a 16-run victory and level the three-match series 1-1.The hamstring issue adds to a frustrating history of soft-tissue setbacks for the veteran, who previously missed time during the 2024 IPL season with a similar leg injury. In Buttler's absence, Jordan Cox is tipped to take over the wicketkeeping duties and earn his fourth ODI cap on Sunday.Lawrence struck a century for Surrey on Thursday and recently hit three fifties in England's Test series win over Pakistan, and is uncapped in ODIs. He previously earned an ODI call-up against Pakistan in 2021 during a Covid-19 outbreak in the English camp, but is yet to make his white-ball debut. Lawrence has played only 28 List A matches, the last of which came in May 2019.

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Victoria fell 47 runs short with New South Wales keeping their unbeaten start in tact

Kamajeet and Suruchi responded to a question from Sports Now over India's disappointing shooting campaign in the 2026 Asian Games before they secured the first gold in the sport in the ongoing edition.

Asian Games 2026 medal tally: Check India’s latest medal count after Manush Shah and Diya Chitale won bronze in mixed doubles table tennis and Manpreet Kaur secured bronze in women’s shot put, taking India’s total to 21 medals. India currently have two gold, eight silver and 11 bronze medals and sit 12th in the latest Asian Games 2026 standings. The post Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally LIVE: India’s Latest Ranking After Manush Shah-Diya Chitale And Manpreet Kaur Win Bronze | Total Medals And Updated Standings appeared first on The Sunday Guardian .

The upcoming edition of the Super50 and the Women’s T20 Blaze have also been suspended due to financial issues.

India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer has undergone successful surgery on his right shoulder in London after suffering a serious pectoralis major rupture. The injury is set to keep the 2026 IPL winner out of immediate domestic cricket as he begins a lengthy rehabilitation programme. Iyer underwent the procedure at The Wellington Hospital on Thursday, September 24. The operation was carried out to repair the damaged muscle tissue following the rupture, which extended into his right shoulder. Venkatesh Iyer Shares Surgery Update The all-rounder confirmed the surgery through a social media post, asking fans to keep him in their prayers as he begins his recovery. “Underwent surgery for a Pec Major Rupture of the right shoulder. Keep your blessings with me,” Iyer wrote. WATCH POST View this post on Instagram A post shared by Venkatesh R Iyer (@venky_iyer) A Kirschner wire, commonly known as a K-wire, was also inserted during the procedure to provide additional structural support. The wire is expected to be removed surgically in the coming weeks once the initial healing process has progressed. Iyer will now undergo several months of rehabilitation at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence as he works towards regaining full fitness. His injury has already ruled him out of the immediate domestic season for Madhya Pradesh. Iyer's Last Competitive Appearance The Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder last played competitive cricket for Indore Pink Panthers in the Madhya Pradesh League T20 on June 23. At the Holkar Stadium in Indore, he produced an unbeaten 87 off 42 balls at a strike rate of 207.14 against Gwalior Cheetahs. Iyer had also made an impact earlier in the tournament. He smashed 54 off 22 balls, including six sixes, against Malwa Stallions before scoring 32 off 21 and taking 3/18 against Bundelkhand Bulls. He later made 47 off 39 against Ujjain Falcons. His latest injury comes after a breakthrough IPL 2026 campaign with RCB. Iyer joined the franchise for ₹7 crore but initially struggled to establish himself in the playing XI, appearing only twice with the bat in their first four matches. His fortunes changed when RCB began using him as an Impact Player. He struck an unbeaten 29 off 15 balls against Rajasthan Royals before producing his defining innings against Punjab Kings in Dharamshala. With Rajat Patidar unavailable, Iyer was promoted to No. 4 and smashed 73 off 40 balls, hitting eight fours and four sixes. The innings earned him the Player of the Match award and helped RCB become the first team to qualify for the playoffs. Iyer also featured in the IPL 2026 final against Gujarat Titans, opening alongside Virat Kohli. Despite carrying an early leg injury, he scored 32 off 16 balls, including 18 runs from a Kagiso Rabada over, as RCB went on to claim the title. He will now face a lengthy rehabilitation period before attempting to return to domestic cricket and prepare for IPL 2027.

Wasim Jaffer has reacted to Zaheer Khan's appointment as Chennai Super Kings' head coach for IPL 2027. Zaheer has previously worked with Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants.