Rishabh Pant third unofficial Test New Zealand A, Digi Mart USA News (Lincoln): Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant is set to miss the third unofficial Test match between India A and New Zealand A, scheduled to begin in Lincoln on Saturday. According to Cricinfo, the left-handed batsman continues to recover from a side strain.
His absence from the India A match has cast doubt over his availability for the two-match Test series against New Zealand. The first Test is scheduled to be played from November 19 at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.
Australia appoints Michael Hussey as coaching consultant. Australia has appointed former batsman Michael Hussey as a coaching consultant for the Ashes and the 2027 ODI World Cup. He has also been assigned an advisory role for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 and the T20 World Cup, which is set to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
According to Cricinfo, Hussey has taken short-term assignments with the Australian team under head coach Andrew McDonald in recent years. The Australian cricket board shared a post on its official social media handle about the development.
Devon Conway ruled out of ODI series; Matt Henry fit. In a major blow to New Zealand’s campaign, top-order batter Devon Conway has been ruled out of the remainder of the ODI series against India after suffering a concussion. Fast bowler Matt Henry has received medical clearance to return ahead of the second ODI in Wellington on Saturday.
Both players were unavailable for the series opener in Auckland on Wednesday after colliding during a practice session on the eve of the match.
Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz advance at Paris Masters. Ben Shelton came back from a set down to defeat France’s Arthur Rinderknech 3-6, 6-4, 7-6, 5-? in his 43rd match win of the season, securing a spot in the Paris Masters quarterfinals.
The US Open runner-up will face 12th seed Tommy Paul in an all-American quarterfinal, their fifth head-to-head meeting and first on-court battle since 2024, with the series currently tied at two wins each.
Second seed Carlos Alcaraz moved into the quarterfinals after Matteo Berrettini withdrew ahead of their third-round match due to an arm issue. Berrettini did not specify which arm was affected, though he shared on Instagram that he had been managing pain for several days.
Chris Lynn serves one-month doping ban. Australian T20 batter Chris Lynn served a one-month suspension after testing positive for cocaine during the T20 Blast Finals Day in England in July. The Cricket Regulator confirmed the 36-year-old completed a rehabilitation program, as reported by Cricinfo.
The powerhitter underwent routine anti-doping screening on July 18, the same day Northamptonshire won the T20 Blast title for a third time. Lynn posted scores of 39 and four across the two matches played on Finals Day.
