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Express Tribune
15-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Adam Zampa ruled out of IPL 2025, SRH sign Smaran Ravichandran as replacement
Sunrisers Hyderabad have confirmed the withdrawal of Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa from the remainder of IPL 2025 after a recurrence of a pre-existing shoulder injury. Zampa featured in SRH's first two matches as an Impact Substitute, returning figures of 1 for 48 and 1 for 46 in high-scoring games, including a match that saw 528 combined runs between SRH and Rajasthan Royals. However, the 32-year-old began experiencing soreness in his bowling shoulder — an injury he had previously dealt with before the 2023 ODI World Cup — and subsequently missed four matches. He has now returned to Australia for medical assessment. Zampa had recovered from the same issue in time to play a key role in Australia's 2023 World Cup win, finishing as the tournament's second-highest wicket-taker. Though there was initial hope for a short recovery and potential return to the IPL, SRH opted to replace him in the squad. Stepping in is Karnataka's 21-year-old left-handed batter R. Smaran, signed at his base price of INR 30 lakh. Smaran has scored over 500 runs in seven first-class matches at an average of 64.50, including a double century against Punjab. In List A cricket, he averages 72.16 from 10 matches with two centuries to his name, while his T20 strike rate of 170 from six games further showcases his potential in the shortest format. Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings have also made a squad addition, signing Mumbai batter Mhatre at the same base price of INR 30 lakh. Zampa is not expected to return to competitive cricket until Australia's T20I series against the West Indies in the Caribbean, scheduled for late July. Despite the latest setback, he remains an integral part of Australia's build-up to the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next year. The Australian team is set to play 19 bilateral T20Is between July and February as part of its preparations for the tournament.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Cummins and Head facing 'ramifications' in $5 million Aussie cricket drama
Pat Cummins and Travis Head's Sunrisers Hyderabad team have hit rock-bottom in the IPL, slumping to a fourth-consecutive loss to sit dead-last on the ladder. The Aussie cricket stars are being paid $3.7 million and $1.2m respectively in this year's tournament, but haven't been able to lead their team to much glory. Cummins' side made the final last year, but have their work cut out just to make the playoffs in 2025. The Sunrisers seem to lost their mojo after crashing to a comprehensive seven-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans on Sunday night. Head only managed eight from five balls while opening the batting as Hyderabad were restricted to 8-152 from their 20 overs. The Aussie batter was superb in the 2024 tournament, but hasn't been able to reach those same lofty heights this year. Cummins made a late cameo of 22 off nine balls with the bat, and despite respectable bowling figures he couldn't save his team from another defeat. Cummins took 1-26 off 3.4 overs, which was much better compared to previous games in which he's leaked over 10 runs per over. But the Aussie captain conceded the winning runs in just the 17th over, adding more embarrassment to a disastrous start for the Sunrisers. Speaking after the game, coach Daniel Vettori called for calm. "I don't think Pat has ever panicked in his life and I think I'm pretty similar," said the Kiwi, who also works as Australia's assistant coach. "But we understand the ramifications of losing four in a row and how difficult it makes the season. "It's tough because obviously you come into the season with high expectations after last year and then a very good start. But we just haven't been near our best in the last four games." Cummins got danger-man Jos Buttler caught behind for a duck, and only conceded six runs in his first two overs of the power play. But Gujarat captain Shubman Gill was in superb touch, making a controlled 61 not out off 43 to guide his side to victory. RELATED: Mitch Marsh statement stuns cricket world after call on future Candice Warner questions Ricky Ponting over 'disappointing' move He was aided by a sparkling 49 off 29 from all-rounder Washington Sundar, as Gujarat reached the total with seven wickets in hand and 20 balls to spare. Cummins didn't get much support from the rest of his attack, which was without the axed Adam Zampa for the second match running. Zampa was left out of the last game, with Cummins and the Sunrisers' coaching staff appearing to misjudge how much spin would come into the contest. But they went without the Aussie tweaker again on Sunday night in a stunning fall from grace for the white-ball specialist. Both Rahul chahar and Adam zampa should have played all 5 matches together But why @SunRisers are not playing them together ? Zeeshan is not at all threatening the opposition. You need experience to win matches in IPL — O'Range FIRE 🔥 Idhi 🚩 (@Sunrisers_Hyd) April 6, 2025 Why not using Rahul Chahar ? I thought him and Adam Zampa will play they have got that completely wrong Pat Cummins batted well and bowled well in the powerplay today — Manas (@manas0118) April 6, 2025 Changes and strategies are required for better have good spinners. Like Rahul chahar, Adam zampa Let's give them a chance and see if they can help us to win.@SunRisers — palla (@PallaPawankumar) April 6, 2025 Mohammed Siraj was superb for the Titans, picking up 4-17 in four overs. Siraj, who was dropped from India's team for the ODI Champions Trophy last month, said the break made him work on his bowling. "At the start (of the break), I could not digest," Siraj said about his axing. "But then I explained to myself that I have so many things planned. It (selection for Champions Trophy) was not to be, but I concentrated on my mindset, my fitness. Enjoying my bowling now." with agencies
Associated Press
04-03-2025
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- Associated Press
Australia wins toss and opts to bat against India in the first Champions Trophy semifinal
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Australia won the toss and opted to bat against India in the first semifinal of the 2025 Champions Trophy on Tuesday. The two sides meet in a re-match of the 2023 Cricket World Cup final in Ahmedabad, which Australia won for its sixth ODI title. India had topped group A with three successive wins over Bangladesh, hosts Pakistan and New Zealand. Australia finished second in group B with wins over England and Afghanistan. Its game against group B toppers South Africa was rained out. in Lahore on Wednesday. India lost its 14th successive toss dating back to the Cricket World Cup final. India is unchanged from their previous game on Sunday and once again lines up with four spinners, with Mohammed Shami and Hardik Pandya the two pace options. Varun Chakravarthy, who took 5-42 against New Zealand, joins Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav as India's spin options. Australia will face different conditions than it encountered in Lahore and Rawalpindi. The ODI World Champions have opted for three spinners. Leg spin bowler Tanveer Sangha comes in for pacer Spencer Johnson, while Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell provide other spin options. Australia has made two changes with 21-year-old Cooper Connolly coming in for injured Matthew Short. Connolly also bowls left-arm spin. The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium should aid spin through the game. The square has showcased a two-paced nature across the three games here, and the semifinal should be no different. —— Line-ups: Australia: Cooper Connolly, Travis Head, Steve Smith (captain), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Tanveer Sangha ___
Int'l Cricket Council
03-03-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Recapping Australia's road to the Champions Trophy semi-finals
Australia's path to the semi-finals has been a case of resilience and subsequent favourable results. Despite losing five of their touted starting XI before the tournament even began, they have demonstrated admirable mental toughness in the face of adversity. Their tournament got off to a thrilling start against England, where they chased down 352 - the highest-ever target at an ICC event. In the first innings, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa and Marnus Labuschagne all collected multiple scalps, but Ben Duckett's indomitable 165 powered England to 351/8 from their 50 overs. Australia faltered early in the chase, before Matthew Short and Alex Carey steadied things with half-centuries. But the hero was Josh Inglis, whose game-changing 120* propelled the Aussies over the line in Lahore. How to watch the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Australia topple records in thrilling win | Match Highlights | Champions Trophy 2025 Their match against South Africa was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain in Rawalpindi, leading to shared points. And then a subsequent rain-affected game against Afghanistan added a point to their bag, sealing their semi-final spot at another marquee ICC event. Afghanistan posted 273 on the board from their 50 overs and Australia looked set to chase it at 109/1 in 12.5 overs, before play was abandoned in Lahore. They will now face India in a cut-throat semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday, with the winner advancing to the tournament decider on Sunday March 9. Australia into the semis after washout in Lahore | AFG v AUS | Champions Trophy 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 News Australia
Reuters
03-03-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Australia's Zampa looking for best form ahead of India semi-final
March 3 (Reuters) - Australia spinner Adam Zampa says he is below his best at the Champions Trophy but will still be ready to take big wickets in the semi-final against India on Tuesday. Zampa took 2-48 in the washed-out group match against Afghanistan and 2-64 in the five-wicket win over England in Lahore to help Australia reach the last four of the ODI tournament. The veteran legspinner may be key to Australia's hopes of victory in Dubai, where India, who refused to play in co-hosting nation Pakistan, won their three group matches on spin-friendly wickets. "Personally, I don't think I'm bowling quite at my best but I like to think the beauty about me, when I'm not quite at my best and not feeling that great out there, is my ability to still contribute and take those big wickets," Zampa said. "So, yeah, (I am) obviously working on some stuff at the moment to hopefully get back to my best. "But as I said, the ability to still do a job for the team and get those big wickets is still there, which to me is really important." The Australia squad flew from Lahore to Dubai on Saturday despite knowing they might need to fly back to Pakistan for the second semi-final depending on the result of the India-New Zealand group match. India duly beat New Zealand by 44 runs on Sunday to ensure Australia's early trip to Dubai was worth it. South Africa, however, were forced to travel back to Pakistan for the second semi-final against New Zealand in Lahore on Wednesday. The International Cricket Council has come under fire over the scheduling but Zampa was not complaining. "Obviously we had a bit of a hectic schedule playing a couple of games in Pakistan, back and forth in between cities," he said. "It's kind of nice to get here. We've got a great facility here at the ICC Academy, changes it up a little bit as well, so yeah, the boys are feeling OK about it."
