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Sarfaraz Khan Suffers Injury Scare in Team India's Perth Training SessionIndian batter Sarfaraz Khan has raised concerns after sustaining an injury during Team India's training session in Perth. The incident occurred while Sarfaraz was batting in the nets, preparing for the upcoming first Test against Australia.The 27-year-old was struck on his right elbow, causing him to walk off the field in visible pain. The extent of the injury is yet to be determined, but Sarfaraz's abrupt departure has raised concerns given his recent impressive form.Sarfaraz is a contender to play in the Perth Test at Optus Stadium, with captain Rohit Sharma likely to be absent due to personal reasons. He faces competition for the middle-order spot from experienced batter KL Rahul and promising wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel.Sarfaraz has a solid Test record, having scored 371 runs in six matches at an average of 37.10. He has registered a century, three fifties, and a top score of 150. However, he has yet to play a Test outside India, and the challenge of proving himself on Australia's fast and bouncy pitches awaits him.The Indian team management will be closely monitoring Sarfaraz's condition and hoping that the injury is not serious. His availability for the Perth Test will be crucial, as India aims to start the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series on a positive note.

Star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's injury scare during the first Test against New Zealand raised concerns for the Indian team. Pant suffered a blow to his operated knee on Day 2, forcing him to leave the field. Despite the injury, Pant returned to bat on Day 3 and played a crucial role in India's fightback.However, Pant's innings ended just one run short of a century, and India suffered another batting collapse. After the match, Pant shared a cryptic post on Instagram, hinting at his frustration. He also took to Twitter to thank the fans for their support and vowed that the team would bounce back.Pant's injury scare is a major concern for India, as he is a key player in the team's batting lineup. The wicketkeeper-batter has been in excellent form in recent months, and his absence would be a significant blow.New Zealand's victory in the first Test was their first in India since 1988. The win gives them a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Will Young and Rachin Ravindra played crucial roles in New Zealand's victory, with Young scoring 48 not out and Ravindra scoring 39 not out.The second Test between India and New Zealand will be played in Pune from October 24. India will be looking to level the series, while New Zealand will be aiming to secure a series victory.

Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) promising fast bowler Mayank Yadav has once again raised injury concerns after leaving the field during their IPL 2024 match against Mumbai Indians. The incident occurred while Yadav was bowling his fourth over, having already conceded 31 runs in 3.1 overs.Yadav's departure from the field was sudden, as he had not displayed any visible discomfort prior to bowling the first ball of his fourth over. The ball crashed into the stumps, dismissing Mohammad Nabi, but Yadav immediately walked off the field. Naveen-ul-Haq completed the over in his absence.This injury scare is particularly concerning for LSG, as Yadav had only recently returned to action after missing five games due to abdominal soreness. In his first two IPL matches this season, against Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Yadav had impressed with his pace and accuracy, earning Player-of-the-Match awards in both games.Despite his limited experience in domestic cricket, Yadav has made a significant impact in the IPL. He has consistently bowled at speeds exceeding 150kmh, surprising opponents with his raw pace. In his first over against Mumbai Indians, Yadav's first delivery clocked in at 144.1kmh and struck Nehal Wadhera in the helmet.LSG will be hoping that Yadav's injury is not serious and that he can return to action soon. His pace and wicket-taking ability have been crucial to the team's success this season, and his absence would be a significant blow.