Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez was left fuming after controversial refereeing decisions in his side's 1-0 loss against Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday. Barcelona were denied a late penalty in the game after Inter Milan defender Denzel Dumfries appeared to have handled the ball when Barcelona forward Ansu Fati looked set to head in a shot towards goal.

Barcelona were trailing 1-0 and hoped for a final shot at drawing the game after Dumfries' foul. There was a long check as the VAR analysed the incident but Xavi's men were not awarded a penalty as Inter eventually secured a hard-fought win.

The last-minute handball call was not the only controversial referee decision during the game as Inter too were denied a penalty in the first half after a handball from Barcelona defender Eric Garcia. The replays showed Inter's Lautaro Martinez was marginally offside seconds before the incident, which led to Inter losing the penalty.

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Inter Milan then took the lead at the stroke of halftime as midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu scored the decisive goal to put his side ahead in the crucial clash. Barcelona came close to scoring the equaliser in the second half when Pedri scored in the 66th minute. However, the goal was ruled out as replays showed Fati had handled the ball in the build-up.

It was the handball call in the dying minutes of the game which didn't go in Barcelona's favour that infuriated Xavi. The Barcelona head coach said it was clear injustice and that the referee should have been asked to explain the decision why he didn't award a penalty to Barcelona.

"I'm p***** off because it's an injustice that we've had to experience. We've suffered a very important defeat. We have three finals left in a very uncomfortable situation," Xavi said after the game.

"The referee should speak. For me, it's a very clear handball. The referee is very important in this sport, and he should go out and give explanations. He didn't want to give them to me. He gave me explanations of the plays he had cancelled, but I asked him about the last one," he added.

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Their defeat against Inter Milan has left Barcelona in a spot of bother as they currently lied third in Group C with just three points from three matches. Bayern Munich are comfortably placed on top with three wins in three games and Barcelona's rematch with Inter next will prove to be decisive in deciding who will take the second spot in the group and progress to the Round of 16.

Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez was left fuming after controversial refereeing decisions in his side's 1-0 loss against Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez was left fuming after controversial refereeing decisions in his side's 1-0 loss against Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday. Barcelona were denied a late penalty in the game after Inter Milan defender Denzel Dumfries appeared to have handled the ball when Barcelona forward Ansu Fati looked set to head in a shot towards goal. Barcelona were trailing 1-0 and hoped for a final shot at drawing the game after Dumfries' foul. There was a long check as the VAR analysed the incident but Xavi's men were not awarded a penalty as Inter eventually secured a hard-fought win. The last-minute handball call was not the only controversial referee decision during the game as Inter too were denied a penalty in the first half after a handball from Barcelona defender Eric Garcia. The replays showed Inter's Lautaro Martinez was marginally offside seconds before the incident, which led to Inter losing the penalty. Also Read: Hakan Calhanoglu scores as Inter Milan earn crucial 1-0 win against FC Barcelona in Champions League Inter Milan then took the lead at the stroke of halftime as midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu scored the decisive goal to put his side ahead in the crucial clash. Barcelona came close to scoring the equaliser in the second half when Pedri scored in the 66th minute. However, the goal was ruled out as replays showed Fati had handled the ball in the build-up. It was the handball call in the dying minutes of the game which didn't go in Barcelona's favour that infuriated Xavi. The Barcelona head coach said it was clear injustice and that the referee should have been asked to explain the decision why he didn't award a penalty to Barcelona. "I'm p***** off because it's an injustice that we've had to experience. We've suffered a very important defeat. We have three finals left in a very uncomfortable situation," Xavi said after the game. "The referee should speak. For me, it's a very clear handball. The referee is very important in this sport, and he should go out and give explanations. He didn't want to give them to me. He gave me explanations of the plays he had cancelled, but I asked him about the last one," he added. Also Read: Champions League: Liverpool edge Rangers as Bayern Munich, Napoli earn dominant victories Their defeat against Inter Milan has left Barcelona in a spot of bother as they currently lied third in Group C with just three points from three matches. Bayern Munich are comfortably placed on top with three wins in three games and Barcelona's rematch with Inter next will prove to be decisive in deciding who will take the second spot in the group and progress to the Round of 16.

'It's an injustice': Xavi furious at referee after Barcelona's Champions League defeat against Inter Milan

Team India received a major blow ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022 after premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the tournament due to a back injury. The Men in Blue have done well in the shortest format under Rohit Sharma's captaincy since their disappointing exit at the T20 World Cup last year, however, Bumrah's absence has severely impacted India's chances of winning the trophy this year.

While BCCI is yet to name an official replacement for the fast bowler, the likes of Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Deepak Chahar and Umran Malik among others are reportedly in contention to replace Bumrah in India's squad for the T20 World Cup 2022 starting in Australia later this month.

Senior pacer Shami is one of the favourites considering his experience and skills. He was part of the reserves when selectors announced India's squad for the World Cup last month despite having not played&nbsp;in the shortest format of the Men in Blue since the T20 World Cup last year.

He was set to feature in the T20I series against Australia at home last month but had to miss out after testing positive for COVID-19 before missing the recently-concluded three-match T20I series against South Africa as he failed to recover in time.

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Despite lack of game time, Shami is seen as one of the strongest contenders to take Bumrah's spot in India's squad as a strike bowler. India head coach Rahul Dravid said the team management will assess Shami's medical reports before taking a call on his inclusion in the team.

Dravid admitted it would have been ideal had Shami taken part in the recently-concluded T20I series against South Africa.&nbsp;

"He (Shami) in the NCA at the moment - we'll have to get reports as to how he's recovering, and what's his status after 14-15 days of Covid, and we'll take a call, once I get reports on how he's feeling, then we can take a call and the selectors can take a call on how we move forward on in," Dravid said in the post-match presser after India's 49-run defeat in 3rd T20I against South Africa on Tuesday.

"Shami obviously is someone who's in the standbys, but unfortunately for us, he couldn't play this series, which would have been ideal from that perspective," the India head coach added.

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While Shami remains a strong contender to replace Bumrah, Chahar might also be considered for promotion from the reserves to the main squad for the T20 World Cup considering his recent form. The swing bowler has been impressive with the new ball and can also prove to be handy with the bat in the tail.

India have time till October 15 to finalise a replacement for Bumrah, who is one of the best fast bowlers in the world and is not easy to replace by any means. Indian&nbsp; team will leave for Australia this week to begin their preparations for the showpiece event.

Team India received a major blow ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022 after premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the tournament due to a back injury. The Men in Blue have done well in the shortest format under Rohit Sharma's captaincy since their disappointing exit at the T20 World Cup last year, however, Bumrah's absence has severely impacted India's chances of winning the trophy this year.

Team India received a major blow ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022 after premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the tournament due to a back injury. The Men in Blue have done well in the shortest format under Rohit Sharma's captaincy since their disappointing exit at the T20 World Cup last year, however, Bumrah's absence has severely impacted India's chances of winning the trophy this year. While BCCI is yet to name an official replacement for the fast bowler, the likes of Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Deepak Chahar and Umran Malik among others are reportedly in contention to replace Bumrah in India's squad for the T20 World Cup 2022 starting in Australia later this month. Senior pacer Shami is one of the favourites considering his experience and skills. He was part of the reserves when selectors announced India's squad for the World Cup last month despite having not played in the shortest format of the Men in Blue since the T20 World Cup last year. He was set to feature in the T20I series against Australia at home last month but had to miss out after testing positive for COVID-19 before missing the recently-concluded three-match T20I series against South Africa as he failed to recover in time. Also Read: Rohit Sharma attains unwanted record, becomes first Indian to score 10 ducks in T20Is Despite lack of game time, Shami is seen as one of the strongest contenders to take Bumrah's spot in India's squad as a strike bowler. India head coach Rahul Dravid said the team management will assess Shami's medical reports before taking a call on his inclusion in the team. Dravid admitted it would have been ideal had Shami taken part in the recently-concluded T20I series against South Africa. "He (Shami) in the NCA at the moment - we'll have to get reports as to how he's recovering, and what's his status after 14-15 days of Covid, and we'll take a call, once I get reports on how he's feeling, then we can take a call and the selectors can take a call on how we move forward on in," Dravid said in the post-match presser after India's 49-run defeat in 3rd T20I against South Africa on Tuesday. "Shami obviously is someone who's in the standbys, but unfortunately for us, he couldn't play this series, which would have been ideal from that perspective," the India head coach added. Also Read: Watch - Deepak Chahar warns Tristan Stubbs against leaving the crease in India-SA 3rd T20I in Indore While Shami remains a strong contender to replace Bumrah, Chahar might also be considered for promotion from the reserves to the main squad for the T20 World Cup considering his recent form. The swing bowler has been impressive with the new ball and can also prove to be handy with the bat in the tail. India have time till October 15 to finalise a replacement for Bumrah, who is one of the best fast bowlers in the world and is not easy to replace by any means. Indian team will leave for Australia this week to begin their preparations for the showpiece event.

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England batter Jonny Bairstow has provided an update on his recovery after undergoing surgery following a freak injury he suffered earlier this year. Bairstow also went on to reveal the extent of his injury, which ended his hopes of playing in the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia this month.

The England batter had suffered a freak injury while playing golf which ruled him out of the T20 World Cup. He revealed he had a broken fibula in three places and also dislocated his ankle. Bairstow needed to undergo surgery and is currently on the path of recovery, three weeks since the operation.

"Hello everyoneI am just writing this to give you all an update on my injury and progress. The actual injury was as such a broken fibula in 3 places which required a plate, I dislocated my ankle which in turn meant I did my syndesmosis joint and lateral ligament along with a couple more bits. All in all I have done a proper job on it," Bairstow wrote in a post on Instagram while sharing pictures of his injured leg.

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Bairstow said the operation went well but it will be too early to predict when can he return to action again. The England batter was in brilliant form with the bat before the freak injury forced him out of action. He has been one of England's best performers in white-ball cricket and his absence will be felt at the T20 World Cup in Australia.

Bairstow said he is currently only focused on getting back on his two feet again before he can think of returning to cricket. The England batter said he is unlikely to play any cricket in the remainder of 2022 and will think about making his comeback only in 2023 after recovering fully.

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"Anyway on the positive side the operation went well and i am now 3 weeks post surgery and my staples have been removed. It’s now all about swelling prevention and getting my ankle moving once again. These next few weeks/couple of months are the key to the recovery."

"As for a time scale on return to play I’m afraid it is too early to say, the first targets in mind are getting me back on my 2 feet again and making sure its right. One thing is for sure and that is i shall not be partaking in anything more during 2022however I cannot wait for what 2023 holds!! Thanks for your support as always!! JMB" Bairstow said on Instagram.

England batter Jonny Bairstow has provided an update on his recovery after undergoing surgery following a freak injury he suffered earlier this year. Bairstow also went on to reveal the extent of his injury, which ended his hopes of playing in the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia this month.

England batter Jonny Bairstow has provided an update on his recovery after undergoing surgery following a freak injury he suffered earlier this year. Bairstow also went on to reveal the extent of his injury, which ended his hopes of playing in the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia this month. The England batter had suffered a freak injury while playing golf which ruled him out of the T20 World Cup. He revealed he had a broken fibula in three places and also dislocated his ankle. Bairstow needed to undergo surgery and is currently on the path of recovery, three weeks since the operation. "Hello everyoneI am just writing this to give you all an update on my injury and progress. The actual injury was as such a broken fibula in 3 places which required a plate, I dislocated my ankle which in turn meant I did my syndesmosis joint and lateral ligament along with a couple more bits. All in all I have done a proper job on it," Bairstow wrote in a post on Instagram while sharing pictures of his injured leg. Also Read: Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2022, confirms BCCI View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jonny Bairstow (@jbairstow21) × Bairstow said the operation went well but it will be too early to predict when can he return to action again. The England batter was in brilliant form with the bat before the freak injury forced him out of action. He has been one of England's best performers in white-ball cricket and his absence will be felt at the T20 World Cup in Australia. Bairstow said he is currently only focused on getting back on his two feet again before he can think of returning to cricket. The England batter said he is unlikely to play any cricket in the remainder of 2022 and will think about making his comeback only in 2023 after recovering fully. Also Read: Virat Kohli refuses strike from Dinesh Karthik, remains stranded on 49* in Guwahati T20I vs SA - Watch "Anyway on the positive side the operation went well and i am now 3 weeks post surgery and my staples have been removed. It’s now all about swelling prevention and getting my ankle moving once again. These next few weeks/couple of months are the key to the recovery." "As for a time scale on return to play I’m afraid it is too early to say, the first targets in mind are getting me back on my 2 feet again and making sure its right. One thing is for sure and that is i shall not be partaking in anything more during 2022however I cannot wait for what 2023 holds!! Thanks for your support as always!! JMB" Bairstow said on Instagram.

Broken fibula, dislocated ankle: Jonny Bairstow reveals extent of freak injury, says won't return till 2023

Spain reigns at the summit of men's tennis with Carlos Alcaraz holding the world number one spot in the ATP rankings released on Monday with compatriot Rafael Nadal moving back up to second.

Nadal, 36, benefited from Casper Ruud's quarter-final exit in Seoul where he was the top seed, to move ahead of the Norwegian.

Novak Djokovic, winner of his third tournament this season in Tel Aviv, stays seventh but scores 250 precious points in the race for the ATP Finals in Turin, his end-of-season goal.

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The Serb was competing in his first singles tournament in Israel since claiming a seventh Wimbledon crown in July, and can still earn points this week in the Astana ATP tournament.

Croat Marin Cilic gained two places moving from 16th to 14th, thanks to his reaching the final in Tel Aviv.&nbsp;

Rankings:

1. Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) 6740 pts

 
2. Rafael Nadal (ESP) 5810 (+1)

 
3. Casper Ruud (NOR) 5645 (-1)

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4. Daniil Medvedev 5065

 
5. Alexander Zverev (GER) 5040

 
6. Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) 4810

 
7. Novak Djokovic (SRB) 3820

 
8. Cameron Norrie (GBR) 3445

 
9. Andrey Rublev 3345

 
10. Hubert Hurkacz (POL) 3175 (+1)

 
11. Taylor Fritz (USA) 3055 (+1)

 
12. Jannik Sinner (ITA) 3040 (-2)

 
13. Félix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) 2950

 
14. Marin Cilic (CRO) 2495 (+2)

 
15. Pablo Carreño (ESP) 2360 (-1)

 
16. Matteo Berrettini (ITA) 2360 (-1)

 
17. Diego Schwartzman (ARG) 2110

 
18. Karen Khachanov 1990

 
19. Frances Tiafoe (USA) 1940

 
20. Nick Kyrgios (AUS) 1780

Spain reigns at the summit of men's tennis with Carlos Alcaraz holding the world number one spot in the ATP rankings released on Monday with compatriot Rafael Nadal moving back up to second.

Spain reigns at the summit of men's tennis with Carlos Alcaraz holding the world number one spot in the ATP rankings released on Monday with compatriot Rafael Nadal moving back up to second. Nadal, 36, benefited from Casper Ruud's quarter-final exit in Seoul where he was the top seed, to move ahead of the Norwegian. Novak Djokovic, winner of his third tournament this season in Tel Aviv, stays seventh but scores 250 precious points in the race for the ATP Finals in Turin, his end-of-season goal. Also Read: Nick Kyrgios seeking to have assault charge dismissed on mental health grounds The Serb was competing in his first singles tournament in Israel since claiming a seventh Wimbledon crown in July, and can still earn points this week in the Astana ATP tournament. Croat Marin Cilic gained two places moving from 16th to 14th, thanks to his reaching the final in Tel Aviv. Rankings: 1. Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) 6740 pts 2. Rafael Nadal (ESP) 5810 (+1) 3. Casper Ruud (NOR) 5645 (-1) Also Read: World no. 1 Iga Swiatek to skip Billie Jean King Cup finals, complains about scheduling 4. Daniil Medvedev 5065 5. Alexander Zverev (GER) 5040 6. Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) 4810 7. Novak Djokovic (SRB) 3820 8. Cameron Norrie (GBR) 3445 9. Andrey Rublev 3345 10. Hubert Hurkacz (POL) 3175 (+1) 11. Taylor Fritz (USA) 3055 (+1) 12. Jannik Sinner (ITA) 3040 (-2) 13. Félix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) 2950 14. Marin Cilic (CRO) 2495 (+2) 15. Pablo Carreño (ESP) 2360 (-1) 16. Matteo Berrettini (ITA) 2360 (-1) 17. Diego Schwartzman (ARG) 2110 18. Karen Khachanov 1990 19. Frances Tiafoe (USA) 1940 20. Nick Kyrgios (AUS) 1780

Spain reigns on top as Rafael Nadal second behind no.1 Carlos Alcaraz in ATP rankings

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios is seeking to have an assault charge against him dismissed on mental health grounds. Kyrgios has been charged with common assault in relation to an incident that took place in January last year. Kyrgios was accused of assault by his former girlfriend.

On Tuesday, the tennis star's lawyer, Michael Kuklies Smith appeared in the Australian Capital Territory magistrates court and requested an adjournment to have time to prepare the forensic mental reports on his client. The adjournment was reportedly granted by the court.

As per the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), the court considered the request and adjourned the case on mental health grounds. The case is likely to be heard in court again in February next year. Kyrgios' lawyers had applied to have the matter dismissed under a section of the local crimes act.

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The act gives magistrates the power to dismiss a charge against an accused if they are satisfied that the accused is mentally impaired. Kyrgios in February this year, took to Instagram to open up on battling depression and substance abuse during the Australian Open in 2019.

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Kyrgios was charged with assault after a complaint by his former partner Chiara Passari in December 2021. Kyrgios, who is currently competing at the Japan Open, was not present in the court on Tuesday as his lawyers sought an adjournment pertaining to his mental health issues.

Kyrgios was set to appear in court during a hearing in July this year, however, the case was later adjourned to August before it was pushed by another six weeks.

(With agency inputs)

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios is seeking to have an assault charge against him dismissed on mental health grounds. Kyrgios has been charged with common assault in relation to an incident that took place in January last year.

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios is seeking to have an assault charge against him dismissed on mental health grounds. Kyrgios has been charged with common assault in relation to an incident that took place in January last year. Kyrgios was accused of assault by his former girlfriend. On Tuesday, the tennis star's lawyer, Michael Kuklies Smith appeared in the Australian Capital Territory magistrates court and requested an adjournment to have time to prepare the forensic mental reports on his client. The adjournment was reportedly granted by the court. As per the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), the court considered the request and adjourned the case on mental health grounds. The case is likely to be heard in court again in February next year. Kyrgios' lawyers had applied to have the matter dismissed under a section of the local crimes act. Also Read: Sexual misconduct and abuse ‘systemic’ in US women’s football, says report The act gives magistrates the power to dismiss a charge against an accused if they are satisfied that the accused is mentally impaired. Kyrgios in February this year, took to Instagram to open up on battling depression and substance abuse during the Australian Open in 2019. Also Read: World no. 1 Iga Swiatek to skip Billie Jean King Cup finals, complains about scheduling Kyrgios was charged with assault after a complaint by his former partner Chiara Passari in December 2021. Kyrgios, who is currently competing at the Japan Open, was not present in the court on Tuesday as his lawyers sought an adjournment pertaining to his mental health issues. Kyrgios was set to appear in court during a hearing in July this year, however, the case was later adjourned to August before it was pushed by another six weeks. (With agency inputs)

Nick Kyrgios seeking to have assault charge dismissed on mental health grounds

Jemimah Rodrigues was at her ruthless best, smashing an unbeaten 75 off 45 balls as India out-batted an inexperienced United Arab Emirates by 104 runs in the Women's T20 Asia Cup, here on Tuesday.

Jemimah and Deepti Sharma (64 off 49 balls) added 128 runs in 13.3 overs after UAE had briefly sent some shivers down the Indians' spine, reducing the tournament favourites to 20 for 3 inside the fifth over.

However, the gulf in class between the two teams became more and more evident with India posting a challenging 178 for 5 in 20 overs.

The UAE team, which is also represented by 11 players of Indian origin, never even bothered to be competitive in its chase, finishing the quota of 20 overs at 74 for 4.

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India have now won three matches on the trot and are firmly on their way to grab a semi-final berth although the big games against Bangladesh and Pakistan are yet to be played.

While Smriti Mandhana, S Meghana and an out of form Shafali Verma were back in the dug-out quickly, Jemimah and Deepti first steadied the ship till the 12th over and then upped the ante towards the end when the UAE bowlers found it difficult to control the run-flow.

While Jemimah hit 11 boundaries, Deepti had five fours and two sixes -- including one which was slog-swept behind '45' off a medium pacer.

Jemimah had two chief scoring zones -- one in the arc between square leg and deep mid-wicket and the other between cover and extra cover.

The UAE captain used as many as eight bowlers but the last six overs turned out to be complete mayhem with 72 runs coming off them.

While chasing, the mindset of the UAE batters was ultra defensive and they were more keen on not losing wickets after being reduced to 5 for 3 by the end of the second over.

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Kavisha Egodage (30 not out, 54 balls) and Khushi Sharma (29, 50 balls) were engaged in a 59-run stand where all they did was avoid getting out. No doubt, India stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana was pleased as punch after the win.

"Jemi and Deepti batted brilliantly for their 100-run partnership to get us back in the game. They (UAE) batted well, there was one dropped catch, but they batted really well to not give their wickets away," Mandhana said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

"We had plans for our bowlers to get some practice, and are happy with what we managed. We wanted all our batters to have a hit." 
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Jemimah Rodrigues was at her ruthless best, smashing an unbeaten 75 off 45 balls as India out-batted an inexperienced United Arab Emirates by 104 runs in the Women's T20 Asia Cup, here on Tuesday.

Jemimah Rodrigues was at her ruthless best, smashing an unbeaten 75 off 45 balls as India out-batted an inexperienced United Arab Emirates by 104 runs in the Women's T20 Asia Cup, here on Tuesday. Jemimah and Deepti Sharma (64 off 49 balls) added 128 runs in 13.3 overs after UAE had briefly sent some shivers down the Indians' spine, reducing the tournament favourites to 20 for 3 inside the fifth over. However, the gulf in class between the two teams became more and more evident with India posting a challenging 178 for 5 in 20 overs. The UAE team, which is also represented by 11 players of Indian origin, never even bothered to be competitive in its chase, finishing the quota of 20 overs at 74 for 4. Also Read: Mohammed Shami set to replace Jasprit Bumrah in India's T20 World Cup squad, Siraj to be in standbys - Report India have now won three matches on the trot and are firmly on their way to grab a semi-final berth although the big games against Bangladesh and Pakistan are yet to be played. While Smriti Mandhana, S Meghana and an out of form Shafali Verma were back in the dug-out quickly, Jemimah and Deepti first steadied the ship till the 12th over and then upped the ante towards the end when the UAE bowlers found it difficult to control the run-flow. While Jemimah hit 11 boundaries, Deepti had five fours and two sixes -- including one which was slog-swept behind '45' off a medium pacer. Jemimah had two chief scoring zones -- one in the arc between square leg and deep mid-wicket and the other between cover and extra cover. The UAE captain used as many as eight bowlers but the last six overs turned out to be complete mayhem with 72 runs coming off them. While chasing, the mindset of the UAE batters was ultra defensive and they were more keen on not losing wickets after being reduced to 5 for 3 by the end of the second over. Also Read: Wait, what? West Indies' Shimron Hetmyer dropped from T20 WC squad for missing flight to Australia Kavisha Egodage (30 not out, 54 balls) and Khushi Sharma (29, 50 balls) were engaged in a 59-run stand where all they did was avoid getting out. No doubt, India stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana was pleased as punch after the win. "Jemi and Deepti batted brilliantly for their 100-run partnership to get us back in the game. They (UAE) batted well, there was one dropped catch, but they batted really well to not give their wickets away," Mandhana said at the post-match presentation ceremony. "We had plans for our bowlers to get some practice, and are happy with what we managed. We wanted all our batters to have a hit."

Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma star as India thrash UAE by 104 runs in Women's Asia Cup 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo has had a disastrous start to the ongoing season with Manchester United. The Portuguese forward has started only one&nbsp;Premier League game for the club and has so far managed only one goal across all competitions this season. He was cut a frustrated figure on the bench as United were handed a 6-3 thrashing at the hands of arch-rivals Manchester City on Sunday.

Ronaldo had made his intentions clear about wanting to leave United earlier this summer as he wanted to move to a club competing in the Champions League. However, no top club showed any concrete interest in acquiring the 37-year-old, who is no more the first-choice striker for United.

Ronaldo was on the bench against Manchester City but remained an unused substitute as manager Erik Ten Hag later admitted he didn't want to subject the Portuguese to the humiliating defeat considering his 'big career'. Reports have now claimed Ronaldo can leave United in January if a suitable offer arrives for him.

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As per a report in the Telegraph, United will allow the 37-year-old to move in the January transfer window as Ten Hag is prepared to let him go and focus on bringing in the right players who can fit into his system and style of play at Old Trafford.

Ronaldo joined Manchester United from Juventus last year and went on to score 24 goals across all competitions to finish as the club's top scorer. However, it was a disappointing season for United as they finished outside the top four in the Premier League to miss out on Champions League football and went trophyless for another year.

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United have had a mixed start to the season under Ten Hag as the club currently sit on the sixth spot on the Premier League table with 12 points from seven matches. After losing their first two games against Brentford and Brighton, United bounced back to forge a four-match winning streak, which was brought to an end by City on Sunday.

Cristiano Ronaldo has had a disastrous start to the ongoing season with Manchester United. The Portuguese forward has started only one Premier League game for the club and has so far managed only one goal across all competitions this season.

Cristiano Ronaldo has had a disastrous start to the ongoing season with Manchester United. The Portuguese forward has started only one Premier League game for the club and has so far managed only one goal across all competitions this season. He was cut a frustrated figure on the bench as United were handed a 6-3 thrashing at the hands of arch-rivals Manchester City on Sunday. Ronaldo had made his intentions clear about wanting to leave United earlier this summer as he wanted to move to a club competing in the Champions League. However, no top club showed any concrete interest in acquiring the 37-year-old, who is no more the first-choice striker for United. Ronaldo was on the bench against Manchester City but remained an unused substitute as manager Erik Ten Hag later admitted he didn't want to subject the Portuguese to the humiliating defeat considering his 'big career'. Reports have now claimed Ronaldo can leave United in January if a suitable offer arrives for him. Also Read: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola explains key difference between Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland As per a report in the Telegraph, United will allow the 37-year-old to move in the January transfer window as Ten Hag is prepared to let him go and focus on bringing in the right players who can fit into his system and style of play at Old Trafford. Ronaldo joined Manchester United from Juventus last year and went on to score 24 goals across all competitions to finish as the club's top scorer. However, it was a disappointing season for United as they finished outside the top four in the Premier League to miss out on Champions League football and went trophyless for another year. Also Read: Indonesia football association bans two Arema FC officials for life after stadium stampede United have had a mixed start to the season under Ten Hag as the club currently sit on the sixth spot on the Premier League table with 12 points from seven matches. After losing their first two games against Brentford and Brighton, United bounced back to forge a four-match winning streak, which was brought to an end by City on Sunday.

Cristiano Ronaldo can leave Manchester United in January after woeful start to the season - Report

India will be looking to continue their winning momentum and put their bowling attack to the test when they lock horns with South Africa in the third and final T20I in Indore on Tuesday. The Men in Blue have already clinched the series with back-to-back wins in the first two games but the dead rubber remains a crucial one for them as they look to finalise their pace attack for T20 World Cup 2022.

With Jasprit Bumrah ruled out and Mohammed Shami not part of the ongoing series, Mohammed Siraj might finally get a chance to showcase his skills in the third T20I against the Proteas. He was roped in as Bumrah's replacement in the series but is yet to get a game.&nbsp;

If Shami replaces Bumrah in the T20 World Cup squad, Siraj might get a spot in the reserves considering he impresses with his bowling against the visitors. India's death bowling woes were there for everyone to see as the likes of Arshdeep Singh and Harshal Patel were taken to the cleaners in the high-scoring 2nd T20I.

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India have rested KL Rahul and Virat Kohli for the final game and are likely to open with Rishabh Pant or Suryakumar Yadav. While Yadav has been firing all cylinders at no.4, Pant hasn't got a chance to bat yet in the ongoing series against South Africa.

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While Pant is likely to get an opportunity in the top order,&nbsp;Shreyas Iyer, who is part of the squad, is likely to walk into the playing XI in the absence of Kohli and Rahul. India might not play a specialist spinner as they would like to include one of Siraj or Umesh Yadav as an extra pacer in what is their final game&nbsp;ahead of the T20 World Cup.

India's predicted playing XI for the 3rd T20I against South Africa:

Rohit Sharma (C), Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Deepak Chahar, Mohammad Siraj/Umesh Yadav

India will be looking to continue their winning momentum and put their bowling attack to the test when they lock horns with South Africa in the third and final T20I in Indore on Tuesday.

India will be looking to continue their winning momentum and put their bowling attack to the test when they lock horns with South Africa in the third and final T20I in Indore on Tuesday. The Men in Blue have already clinched the series with back-to-back wins in the first two games but the dead rubber remains a crucial one for them as they look to finalise their pace attack for T20 World Cup 2022. With Jasprit Bumrah ruled out and Mohammed Shami not part of the ongoing series, Mohammed Siraj might finally get a chance to showcase his skills in the third T20I against the Proteas. He was roped in as Bumrah's replacement in the series but is yet to get a game. If Shami replaces Bumrah in the T20 World Cup squad, Siraj might get a spot in the reserves considering he impresses with his bowling against the visitors. India's death bowling woes were there for everyone to see as the likes of Arshdeep Singh and Harshal Patel were taken to the cleaners in the high-scoring 2nd T20I. Also Read: Hardik Pandya sends heartfelt message to Jasprit Bumrah after pacer gets ruled out of T20 World Cup 2022 India have rested KL Rahul and Virat Kohli for the final game and are likely to open with Rishabh Pant or Suryakumar Yadav. While Yadav has been firing all cylinders at no.4, Pant hasn't got a chance to bat yet in the ongoing series against South Africa. Also Read: Mohammed Shami set to replace Jasprit Bumrah in India's T20 World Cup squad, Siraj to be in standbys - Report While Pant is likely to get an opportunity in the top order, Shreyas Iyer, who is part of the squad, is likely to walk into the playing XI in the absence of Kohli and Rahul. India might not play a specialist spinner as they would like to include one of Siraj or Umesh Yadav as an extra pacer in what is their final game ahead of the T20 World Cup. India's predicted playing XI for the 3rd T20I against South Africa: Rohit Sharma (C), Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Deepak Chahar, Mohammad Siraj/Umesh Yadav

Rishabh Pant to open, Shreyas Iyer to return? India's predicted playing XI for 3rd T20I against South Africa

The Indonesian football association has banned two Arema Football Club officials for life following a deadly stampede at its stadium last week. At least 131 people lost their lives after the match between Arema FC and their bitter rivals Persebaya Surabaya turned deadly at the Kanjuruhan stadium.

The stadium was packed with Arema fans as they locked horns with&nbsp;Surabaya on Saturday. The rival fans had been banned from the game considering owing to the possibility of violence inside the stadium. However, following their team's 3-2 defeat, hundreds of Arema supporters stormed onto the pitch to express their anger.

Some reportedly clashed with the police officers present inside the stadium before tear gas was used to control the crowd. The use of tear gas shots triggered a massive stampede on the exit gates as fans tried to rush outside the stadium in panic. Many got trampled to death while others suffocated due to lack of oxygen.

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Springing into action, the Indonesia football association on Tuesday announced the chairman of Arema FC's organising committee Abdul Haris, and a security officer have been banned for life. Erwin Tobing, chairman of the Indonesian FA's disciplinary committee said that the duo "must not carry out any activities in the football environment for life.'

The club has also been fined 250 million rupiah ($16,000) over one of the worst football tragedies in recent times. 35 children lost their lives in the deadly stampede which rocked the entire football world on Saturday. The Indonesian government has since formed an independent panel to probe the matter.

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Many have blamed the use of tear gas by the police officers inside the stadium as the major reason behind the tragedy. Survivors and fans present at the stadium have accused the police of overreacting.&nbsp;

Nine police officers have been suspended by the national police chief of Indonesia following the tragedy.&nbsp;Ferli Hidayat, the chief&nbsp;of police in Malang where the stampede happened, has also been sacked on the instructions of the national football chief.

The Indonesian football association has banned two Arema Football Club officials for life following a deadly stampede at its stadium last week. At least 131 people lost their lives after the match between Arema FC and their bitter rivals Persebaya Surabaya turned deadly at the Kanjuruhan stadium.

The Indonesian football association has banned two Arema Football Club officials for life following a deadly stampede at its stadium last week. At least 131 people lost their lives after the match between Arema FC and their bitter rivals Persebaya Surabaya turned deadly at the Kanjuruhan stadium. The stadium was packed with Arema fans as they locked horns with Surabaya on Saturday. The rival fans had been banned from the game considering owing to the possibility of violence inside the stadium. However, following their team's 3-2 defeat, hundreds of Arema supporters stormed onto the pitch to express their anger. Some reportedly clashed with the police officers present inside the stadium before tear gas was used to control the crowd. The use of tear gas shots triggered a massive stampede on the exit gates as fans tried to rush outside the stadium in panic. Many got trampled to death while others suffocated due to lack of oxygen. Also Read: Indonesia stadium stampede death toll rises to 131 as six more succumb to injuries Springing into action, the Indonesia football association on Tuesday announced the chairman of Arema FC's organising committee Abdul Haris, and a security officer have been banned for life. Erwin Tobing, chairman of the Indonesian FA's disciplinary committee said that the duo "must not carry out any activities in the football environment for life.' The club has also been fined 250 million rupiah ($16,000) over one of the worst football tragedies in recent times. 35 children lost their lives in the deadly stampede which rocked the entire football world on Saturday. The Indonesian government has since formed an independent panel to probe the matter. Also Read: Indonesia stadium stampede: What do FIFA rules state about use of tear gas to control crowds? Many have blamed the use of tear gas by the police officers inside the stadium as the major reason behind the tragedy. Survivors and fans present at the stadium have accused the police of overreacting. Nine police officers have been suspended by the national police chief of Indonesia following the tragedy. Ferli Hidayat, the chief of police in Malang where the stampede happened, has also been sacked on the instructions of the national football chief.

Indonesia football association bans two Arema FC officials for life after stadium stampede

Australia legend Shane Watson had recently said there is no like-to-like replacement for Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah in the world, let alone India. Bumrah is reportedly in doubt to feature in the T20 World Cup starting later this month owing to a back injury.

He was recently ruled out of India's ongoing T20I series against South Africa at home due to a back stress fracture. Bumrah faces a race against time to be fit for the T20 World Cup and is likely to miss the bus for Australia. India already have the likes of Mohammed Shami and Deepak Chahar on their standby list for the World Cup, but Watson has backed Mohammed Siraj to replace Bumrah.

Siraj was recalled to India's T20I squad for the ongoing series against the Proteas as a replacement for injured Bumrah. However, he is yet to play a game in the series. Watson believes Siraj's aggressive bowling, pace and skills can be crucial for India on Australian pitches during the T20 World Cup.

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"The player I would put in if Jasprit’s not available is Mohammad Siraj, because of the firepower he presents," Watson said on the ICC Review.&nbsp;

"Without Bumrah, that’s the one thing India won’t necessarily have, which is vital on Australian wickets on the bigger grounds with the pace and bounce.

"Siraj is great with the brand new ball. He is fast, he swings the ball away but also his defensive skills are pretty good. And he’s got better over the last couple of years, with what we’ve seen in the IPL. So, for me he’s probably going to be the one who is going to have the most impact," he added.

Siraj has been a vital cog in the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) pace attack over the years but had a disappointing campaign in the 2022 season where he managed only nine wickets in 15 matches. He has five wickets to his name in five T20Is for India and is yet to prove his mettle in the shortest format for the Men in Blue.

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However, Watson insisted not having Bumrah in the squad will severely impact India's chances of winning the T20 World Cup 2022 title as Bumrah is one of the best pacers in the world at present.

"Honestly, I think it’s going to have a huge impact on India’s chances of winning the T20 World Cup," Watson said.

"He is one of the best bowlers in the world and India in particular, with their fast bowlers, he is the main guy who can take wickets with the brand new ball but also is an incredible defensive bowler at the back end of the game. So if Jasprit’s not available to play in this T20 World Cup, then India’s chances drop quite a bit," he added.

Australia legend Shane Watson had recently said there is no like-to-like replacement for Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah in the world, let alone India. Bumrah is reportedly in doubt to feature in the T20 World Cup starting later this month owing to a back injury.

Australia legend Shane Watson had recently said there is no like-to-like replacement for Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah in the world, let alone India. Bumrah is reportedly in doubt to feature in the T20 World Cup starting later this month owing to a back injury. He was recently ruled out of India's ongoing T20I series against South Africa at home due to a back stress fracture. Bumrah faces a race against time to be fit for the T20 World Cup and is likely to miss the bus for Australia. India already have the likes of Mohammed Shami and Deepak Chahar on their standby list for the World Cup, but Watson has backed Mohammed Siraj to replace Bumrah. Siraj was recalled to India's T20I squad for the ongoing series against the Proteas as a replacement for injured Bumrah. However, he is yet to play a game in the series. Watson believes Siraj's aggressive bowling, pace and skills can be crucial for India on Australian pitches during the T20 World Cup. Also Read: Not England! Moeen Ali names two teams favourites for T20 World Cup in Australia "The player I would put in if Jasprit’s not available is Mohammad Siraj, because of the firepower he presents," Watson said on the ICC Review. "Without Bumrah, that’s the one thing India won’t necessarily have, which is vital on Australian wickets on the bigger grounds with the pace and bounce. "Siraj is great with the brand new ball. He is fast, he swings the ball away but also his defensive skills are pretty good. And he’s got better over the last couple of years, with what we’ve seen in the IPL. So, for me he’s probably going to be the one who is going to have the most impact," he added. Siraj has been a vital cog in the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) pace attack over the years but had a disappointing campaign in the 2022 season where he managed only nine wickets in 15 matches. He has five wickets to his name in five T20Is for India and is yet to prove his mettle in the shortest format for the Men in Blue. Also Read: Fast bowlers who can replace injured Jasprit Bumrah in India's T20 World Cup 2022 squad However, Watson insisted not having Bumrah in the squad will severely impact India's chances of winning the T20 World Cup 2022 title as Bumrah is one of the best pacers in the world at present. "Honestly, I think it’s going to have a huge impact on India’s chances of winning the T20 World Cup," Watson said. "He is one of the best bowlers in the world and India in particular, with their fast bowlers, he is the main guy who can take wickets with the brand new ball but also is an incredible defensive bowler at the back end of the game. So if Jasprit’s not available to play in this T20 World Cup, then India’s chances drop quite a bit," he added.

Australia legend Shane Watson names Jasprit Bumrah's replacement if Indian pacer is ruled out of T20 WC

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday confirmed fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022. The tournament is all set to get underway in Australia later this month and Bumrah was facing a race against time to be fully fit after sustaining a back injury.

Bumrah had earlier been ruled out of India's ongoing T20I series against South Africa at home due to a back stress fracture, with Mohammed Siraj replacing him in the squad. While there were reports he is all but out of the tournament, India head coach Rahul Dravid and the team management still had hopes of having the pacer board the flight to Australia.

His absence is set to be a huge blow for the Indian team as Bumrah is arguably one of the best fast bowlers in the world at present and has been a prolific wicket-taker for India in the shortest format. He has also been exceptional with both the new ball and the old one in the death overs.

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"The BCCI Medical team has ruled out Team India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup squad. The decision was taken following a detailed assessment and in consultation with the specialists," BCCI said in a statement, confirming Bumrah's ouster from the tournament.

Bumrah has been dealing with back issues for a long time now and suffered a back stress fracture in 2019 as well. The fast bowler also missed the Asia Cup 2022 following a back niggle he sustained during India's tour of England earlier this year.

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He had spent a long time on the sidelines and undergone recovery at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. Bumrah made his comeback for India in the T20I series against Australia last month but played only two matches against the Aussies, managing just a single wicket.

His back injury resurfaced ahead of the start of the ongoing T20I series against South Africa, putting his participation in the T20 World Cup in doubt. His absence can prove to be catastrophic to India's chances of winning the T20 World Cup title this year. BCCI is yet to announce a replacement for the injured pacer.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday confirmed fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022. The tournament is all set to get underway in Australia later this month and Bumrah was facing a race against time to be fully fit after sustaining a back injury.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday confirmed fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022. The tournament is all set to get underway in Australia later this month and Bumrah was facing a race against time to be fully fit after sustaining a back injury. Bumrah had earlier been ruled out of India's ongoing T20I series against South Africa at home due to a back stress fracture, with Mohammed Siraj replacing him in the squad. While there were reports he is all but out of the tournament, India head coach Rahul Dravid and the team management still had hopes of having the pacer board the flight to Australia. His absence is set to be a huge blow for the Indian team as Bumrah is arguably one of the best fast bowlers in the world at present and has been a prolific wicket-taker for India in the shortest format. He has also been exceptional with both the new ball and the old one in the death overs. Also Read: Fast bowlers who can replace injured Jasprit Bumrah in India's T20 World Cup 2022 squad "The BCCI Medical team has ruled out Team India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup squad. The decision was taken following a detailed assessment and in consultation with the specialists," BCCI said in a statement, confirming Bumrah's ouster from the tournament. Bumrah has been dealing with back issues for a long time now and suffered a back stress fracture in 2019 as well. The fast bowler also missed the Asia Cup 2022 following a back niggle he sustained during India's tour of England earlier this year. Also Read: Australia legend Shane Watson names Jasprit Bumrah's replacement if Indian pacer is ruled out of T20 WC He had spent a long time on the sidelines and undergone recovery at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. Bumrah made his comeback for India in the T20I series against Australia last month but played only two matches against the Aussies, managing just a single wicket. His back injury resurfaced ahead of the start of the ongoing T20I series against South Africa, putting his participation in the T20 World Cup in doubt. His absence can prove to be catastrophic to India's chances of winning the T20 World Cup title this year. BCCI is yet to announce a replacement for the injured pacer.

Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2022, confirms BCCI

The Indian cricket team has been dealt a huge blow as fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2022 owing to a back injury. Bumrah suffered a back stress fracture which ruled him out of India's ongoing T20I series against South Africa at home before he was ruled out of the T20 World Cup starting in Australia this month.

BCCI on Monday confirmed Bumrah will not feature for India in the T20 World Cup this year after a detailed assessment by the board's medical team. The fast bowler, who has been dealing with back issues for a long time now, was facing a race against time to be fit for the T20 World Cup after he was ruled out of the ongoing series against the Proteas.

His absence is set to be a huge blow for India as Bumrah is one of the best fast bowlers in the world at present. While BCCI is yet to name an official replacement for him, senior pacer Mohammed Shami is reportedly set to replace Bumrah in India's T20 World Cup squad.

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As per a report in the Times of India, Shami is seen as a strike bowler and a like-to-like back-up for Bumrah. Mohammed Siraj, who replaced Bumrah in India's squad for the South Africa T20Is, is likely to be in the standbys for the T20 World Cup 2022.&nbsp;

"The team management is clear about the like-for-like backups. Chahar has been identified as one for Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Bhuvneshwar is still the first-choice swing bowler. Shami was seen as a strike bowler as cover for Bumrah. So, Shami is ahead at this point. Siraj is scheduled to travel with the team as a standby," a BCCI source told TOI.

Shami has not been in the scheme of things for India as far as T20Is are concerned for almost a year now. The senior pacer last featured in a T20I for India in the T20 World Cup in the UAE last year. He was recalled to the T20I side for the series against Australia last month, however, he tested positive for COVID-19 which delayed his comeback.

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After missing the Australia series, Shami was subsequently ruled out of the ongoing T20I series against South Africa as well as he had not fully recovered from COVID-19. The pacer has, however, recovered now and has hit the nets in order to prepare for the T20 World Cup later this month.&nbsp;

Shami was earlier named in the standbys along with Deepak Chahar when the selectors had announced India's T20 World Cup squad last month.

The Indian cricket team has been dealt a huge blow as fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2022 owing to a back injury. Bumrah suffered a back stress fracture which ruled him out of India's ongoing T20I series against South Africa at home before he was ruled out of the T20 World Cup starting in Australia this month.

The Indian cricket team has been dealt a huge blow as fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2022 owing to a back injury. Bumrah suffered a back stress fracture which ruled him out of India's ongoing T20I series against South Africa at home before he was ruled out of the T20 World Cup starting in Australia this month. BCCI on Monday confirmed Bumrah will not feature for India in the T20 World Cup this year after a detailed assessment by the board's medical team. The fast bowler, who has been dealing with back issues for a long time now, was facing a race against time to be fit for the T20 World Cup after he was ruled out of the ongoing series against the Proteas. His absence is set to be a huge blow for India as Bumrah is one of the best fast bowlers in the world at present. While BCCI is yet to name an official replacement for him, senior pacer Mohammed Shami is reportedly set to replace Bumrah in India's T20 World Cup squad. Also Read: Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2022, confirms BCCI As per a report in the Times of India, Shami is seen as a strike bowler and a like-to-like back-up for Bumrah. Mohammed Siraj, who replaced Bumrah in India's squad for the South Africa T20Is, is likely to be in the standbys for the T20 World Cup 2022. "The team management is clear about the like-for-like backups. Chahar has been identified as one for Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Bhuvneshwar is still the first-choice swing bowler. Shami was seen as a strike bowler as cover for Bumrah. So, Shami is ahead at this point. Siraj is scheduled to travel with the team as a standby," a BCCI source told TOI. Shami has not been in the scheme of things for India as far as T20Is are concerned for almost a year now. The senior pacer last featured in a T20I for India in the T20 World Cup in the UAE last year. He was recalled to the T20I side for the series against Australia last month, however, he tested positive for COVID-19 which delayed his comeback. Also Read: Fast bowlers who can replace injured Jasprit Bumrah in India's T20 World Cup 2022 squad After missing the Australia series, Shami was subsequently ruled out of the ongoing T20I series against South Africa as well as he had not fully recovered from COVID-19. The pacer has, however, recovered now and has hit the nets in order to prepare for the T20 World Cup later this month. Shami was earlier named in the standbys along with Deepak Chahar when the selectors had announced India's T20 World Cup squad last month.

Mohammed Shami set to replace Jasprit Bumrah in India's T20 World Cup squad, Siraj to be in standbys - Report

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