New Zealand pacer Ben Sears has been ruled out of the upcoming three-Test series against India due to a knee injury. The news comes as a blow for the Kiwis, who were hoping to have Sears in their lineup for the crucial series. Jacob Duffy has been called in as his replacement and the uncapped 30-year-old right-arm fast bowler will leave for India on Wednesday.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will miss the entire preseason as part of his ongoing left knee management plan. The decision comes after Embiid missed two preseason games last week and underwent an assessment on Thursday. Embiid is expected to be ready for the regular season opener on October 23rd.
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal has undergone successful surgery on his right knee after suffering a season-ending injury during a La Liga match. The 32-year-old, who helped Spain win the European Championship in July, is expected to begin his recovery process in the coming days.
Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has vehemently denied rumors about his exclusion from the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series, stating that he is working hard to recover from a knee injury. His clarification comes after media reports suggested he was unlikely to participate due to his injury.
Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Yerson Mosquera will likely miss the remainder of the Premier League season after suffering a serious knee injury. The 23-year-old Colombian sustained damage to his MCL and ACL during the Aston Villa match, requiring surgery and a lengthy recovery period.
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen suffered a serious knee injury, requiring surgery and sidelining him for at least eight months. The news came as a major shock to Germany’s head coach, Julian Nagelsmann, who will now face a significant challenge replacing his key goalkeeper.
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen has undergone successful surgery after suffering a complete rupture of the patella tendon in his right knee, sidelining him for at least seven months. The injury occurred during Barcelona’s 5-1 victory over Villarreal in La Liga on Sunday, leaving the German international facing a significant absence.
Barcelona extended their perfect start to the La Liga season with a dominant 5-1 victory over Villarreal, but the match was overshadowed by a serious knee injury to goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen. The German international had to be stretchered off just before halftime, potentially suffering a torn ligament, leaving the Catalan club with a major concern ahead of a busy schedule.
Indian badminton legend Saina Nehwal, known for her pioneering achievements in women’s badminton, has hinted at retirement due to a persistent knee injury and arthritis. The 34-year-old shuttler has struggled with her knee since 2016 and admits that her body can no longer withstand the demands of professional badminton. Saina, a bronze medalist at the 2012 London Olympics, reflects on her illustrious career and the difficult decision of saying goodbye to the sport.
Novak Djokovic, aiming for a record 25th Grand Slam title, eased concerns about his recently-operated knee by comfortably defeating Vit Kopriva in the first round of Wimbledon. Djokovic, playing with a support on his right leg, showed no signs of discomfort as he dominated the match, displaying his trademark power and precision.
