England cricketer Jos Buttler has undergone surgery on a hamstring injury. The injury was sustained during England's recent series against Sri Lanka. Buttler, a former captain, now faces a lengthy period of rehabilitation. He has stated he is highly motivated to return to full fitness.
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Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the first two four-day matches against New Zealand A due to a left side strain. He has consequently been withdrawn from the India A squad for those fixtures. Wicketkeeper Kumar Kushagra has been named as his replacement for the squad. The injury sidelines Pant from a significant part of the A team's multi-day preparation series.
Sarah Dambanevana, a former Zimbabwe cricketer and umpire, has died at the age of 36. She played internationally for Zimbabwe between 2009 and 2014. During her career, she competed in the 2011 World Cup Qualifier. Following her playing days, she served as an umpire. Her death represents a loss to Zimbabwean cricket.
Pakistan has already won the ongoing ODI series against Sri Lanka. The final match presents Sri Lanka with a chance to avoid a series whitewash. Pakistan may consider rotating its squad but could also keep its winning lineup. The match concludes the bilateral series between the two nations.
Australian batter Steven Smith did not take the field after being struck on the head by a bouncer. The incident occurred while he was batting against a delivery from South African bowler Anrich Nortje. Smith has not yet been diagnosed with a concussion following the impact. His absence from play was a precautionary measure after the on-field incident.
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