Australia's decision to pull out of next month's three-test tour in South Africa due to the COVID-19 pandemic is "extremely disappointing" considering the hosts had put in place a number of safety measures,

If Pant fares well in the Ranji Trophy games for Delhi against Himachal Pradesh and Puducherry at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, then he will be included in India's squad for the two-match Test series against World Test Championship winners South Africa, starting on November 14 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Kwena Maphaka's hamstring injury during a domestic match has raised concerns ahead of South Africa's busy international schedule, including tours of Pakistan and India. The young fast bowler's fitness will be confirmed after a precautionary MRI as selectors weigh his workload.

A balanced and batting-friendly pitch awaits India’s women’s cricket team at Vizag as they prepare to face South Africa and Australia in significant World Cup fixtures, with spinners likely to play a role as matches progress.