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Australia Pacer Johnson Ruled Out Of Upcoming BBL Season Due To Back Injury
Big Bash League: Australia’s left-arm fast bowler Spencer Johnson has been ruled out of the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season due to a long-standing back injury. Johnson made his debut for the Brisbane Heat in 2023 and was player of the final in their championship win in 2024.
Johnson, who’s played five ODIs and eight T20Is for Australia, has been recovering from a back complaint that has prevented him from playing any cricket after turning out for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2025. Now with Johnson being ruled out of playing in BBL, it also puts his chances of playing next year’s T20 World Cup in jeopardy.
“I’ve had plenty of expert support from everyone involved in the process and I am very confident that I will be back and doing what I love as soon as possible. I know the Heat fans will be 100 percent behind the squad again this season and I will be cheering on with them from the sidelines,” he said in a statement by the club on Wednesday.
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Gill’s Availability In Focus As Selection Committee Set To Meet In Raipur For Picking T20I Squad
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Vice-captain Shubman Gill’s fitness and availability for India’s upcoming T20I series against South Africa, starting on December 9, will be in focus when the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee convenes in Raipur on Wednesday, where the second ODI will be played, to finalise the 15-member squad.
Performances In Upcoming ILT20 Will Influence Selection For T20 World Cup, Says South Africa's JP Duminy
T20 World Cup: JP Duminy, who will be seen as Sharjah Warriorz head coach in the upcoming ILT20 tournament, believes the performances in the competition starting on Tuesday will play an influential role in shaping the selection of various players who are eyeing to play the next year’s T20 World Cup for their respective countries.
Sri Lanka To Host Pakistan For T20I Series In January Ahead Of T20WC 2026
Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium: Sri Lanka Cricket announced that the team will host Pakistan for a three-match T20I series in January 2026 in the build-up to the Men’s T20 World Cup, which is set to be played from February 7 to March 8 in India and Sri Lanka.
Just Like How IPL Did For India, SA20 Has Made South Africa More Competitive, Says Kallis
Former South Africa: Former South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis has credited the SA20 for the recent surge in competitiveness in the men’s team in the International Cricket Council (ICC) tournaments, adding that he can see the impact similar to how the Indian Premier League (IPL) had on Indian cricket in its starting years.
Coach Malan Highlights Team’s ‘real Progress’ As Ireland Target Series Win Against Bangladesh
Coach Heinrich Malan: Ireland head coach Heinrich Malan reflected on the team’s performance against Bangladesh in the ongoing T20I series and said the players have made clear strides despite limited cricket in recent months. Ireland head into the decisive third T20I against Bangladesh with renewed confidence after a strong start to the series in Chattogram and a near-miss in the second match.
SMAT: Abhishek Sharma Blasts 12-ball Fifty En Route To 32-ball Century Against Bengal
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Punjab captain Abhishek Sharma unleashed carnage with a record-breaking half century enroute to his 32-ball century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against an experienced Bengal bowling attack here on Sunday at the Gymkhana Ground.
‘Their Success Would Inspire Others’: President Murmu Felicitates World Cup-winning Indian Women’s Blind Cricket Team
President Droupadi Murmu: President Droupadi Murmu met the World Cup-winning Indian women’s blind cricket team at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday, where she was presented with an autographed cricket bat by the players and support staff.
1st ODI: White-ball Cricket Is About Playing High-pressure Moments Well, Says SA Batting Coach Prince
As South Africans: South Africa batting coach Ashwell Prince emphasised the importance of pressure on the Proteas performing at clutch moments ahead of the first ODI against India at JSCA Stadium.
Was Nervous During The Bidding, But Felt Valued When GG Picked Me Via RTM Card: Bharti Fulmali
T20 World Cup: India batter Bharti Fulmali revealed she was nervous during the WPL 2026 auction and said she felt valued when Gujarat Giants (GG) used the Right to Match (RTM) card to secure her for the upcoming season, which will take place from January 9 to February 5, 2026.
Dale Steyn Picks His IND-SA Combine XI Ahead Of ODI Series Opener
JSCA International Stadium Complex: Former South African quick Dale Steyn picked a combined playing XI ahead of the first ODI of the three-match series between India and South Africa, which will be played on Sunday at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. The Proteas legend acknowledged that picking an XI from the two teams was a ‘tricky’ task and that both sides had ‘lots of fantastic players’.
Australia Pacer Lauren Cheatle Extends Contract With Sydney Sixers For Two More Seasons
Sydney Sixers General Manager: Australia’s left-arm fast bowler Lauren Cheatle has extended her contract with Sydney Sixers for at least two more seasons of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), said the club on Saturday. Lauren joined the Sixers in 2017 after two seasons with Sydney Thunder and has been a mainstay with the side.
MI-RCB Clash In Navi Mumbai To Open WPL 2026, Final In Vadodara On A Weekday
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 will kick off with a marquee clash between two-time champions Mumbai Indians and 2024 winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 9, announced the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday.
UAE To Host Ireland For Two T20Is In January 2026 As Part Of T20 WC Preparation
ICC T20 World Cup: The UAE will host Ireland for a two-match T20I series in January 2026 as part of both teams fine tuning their preparations for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, starting in India and Sri Lanka on February 7.
India To Host Sri Lanka For Five-match Women T20I Series From Dec 21 To 30
India will host Sri Lanka for a five-match women’s T20I series from December 21 to 30, with the first two games to be played in Visakhapatnam before the remaining fixtures will be played in Thiruvananthapuram, said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday.
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