TOP STORIES

South Africa's Jordan Hermann ruled out of New Zealand T20Is

Tuesday, 17-Mar-2026, 04:14 AM
News

South Africa's young batter Jordan Hermann has been ruled out for the remainder of the ongoing five-match T20I series against New Zealand due to a hamstring injury, according to CSA. Hermann, who was making his international debut for South Africa, picked up the injury while fielding during the opening T20I against New Zealand on Sunday at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. 

After sustaining discomfort in his right hamstring during the fielding innings, Hermann was forced to leave the field and could not return to take any further part in the game. Subsequent medical scans confirmed that he suffered a grade two tear in his right hamstring. Despite the setback, South Africa have chosen not to call up a replacement player at this stage. 

The injury is particularly unfortunate for Hermann, who was hoping to make a strong impression in his first appearance at the international level. Nonetheless, South Africa began the series on a positive note. They secured a convincing seven-wicket victory in the opening match, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-game series. 



More News

News

Amit Mishra claims Virat Kohli never responded to His India comeback request

51 mins ago

Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra has expressed disappointment over his unsuccessful attempt to return to the Indian team after an injury. Mishra claimed that Virat Kohli, who was captain at the time, asked him to wait for a week after he regained fitness but never gave him a clear response about another opportunity.


Speaking to former India opener Aakash Ch...


News

Hype not good for Sooryavanshi, says Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak

1 hr ago

There has been a considerable amount of discussion surrounding the lack of game time for India’s young blaster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who, despite featuring in India’s squad, has been patiently waiting for his turn, with the Indian management backing the opening pair of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma at the top of the order. Soon after taking the IPL 2026 by storm, the cr...


News

Tim David eyes 2027 ODI World Cup as Australia star returns to 50-Over cricket

1 hr ago

Australia's T20 star Tim David is set to return to domestic 50-over cricket for Tasmania as he looks to strengthen his chances of playing in the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa. Tasmania coach Jeff Vaughan confirmed that the 30-year-old wants to improve his skills in the format and make himself available for Australia's ODI team. David is expected to feature against Victoria...


News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's selection remains uncertain as Kotak backs India openers

2 hrs ago

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has kept the suspense alive over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's chances of playing in the second T20I against New Zealand. With Ishan Kishan ruled out due to injury, the 15-year-old batting sensation could be an option, but Kotak has backed current openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma. The second T20I will be played at Hagley Oval...


News

Sabbhineni Meghana retires from all forms of cricket

3 hrs ago

Indian women cricketer and top-order batter Sabbhineni Meghana has retried from all forms of cricket, bringing to an end a four-year-long journey in Indian colours. Making her international debut in 2022, Meghana went on to represent India in three ODIs and 17 T20Is. She was also part of the Indian squad that won silver at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. 

"Stepping onto...