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The Indian Premier League (IPL) buzz has slowed down as Sanju Samson’s trade awaits paperwork. In the meantime, a prediction regarding Venkatesh Iyer has been made. The BCCI is also looking to give Shreyas Iyer some more rest. In Test cricket news, we have a pitch update. Sai Sudharsan has been working with Gautam Gambhir on his game. Lastly, security for the Kolkata test has been increased.

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CSK-RR trade update

The RR and CSK trade, by which Sanju Samson will switch teams with Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran, could take about 48 hours to formalise. It’s understood that neither the BCCI nor IPL authorities were informed about the trade in advance. Samson, Jadeja, and Curran have given their consent, and an Expression of Interest process has been initiated.

Security for IND vs SA increased

In the aftermath of the Delhi blast, security for the India vs South Africa 1st Test in Kolkata has been tightened. To begin with, team hotels are under the scanner. Special NAKA checks and surveillance have been initiated around the Eden Gardens, with officers present at all major entry and exit points. Read more about it here.

Shreyas Iyer to rest

Shreyas Iyer is expected to miss the India vs South Africa ODI series. While fielding, the batter had suffered a laceration to his spleen and internal bleeding. Such was the severity of the injury that Shreyas had to remain in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for several days. BCCI doesn’t want to rush him back, since it may lead to further complications.

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Pitch report for IND vs SA 1st Test

Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Sourav Ganguly has confirmed that Team India hasn’t requested a spin-friendly pitch for the Kolkata Test. The pitch is expected to last 5 days, with spinners and pacers both getting into the game with cracks emerging as the game advances.

Sudharsan works on leg-side game

Gautam Gambhir paid special attention to Sai Sudharsan in the nets prior to the India vs South Africa 1st Test. Sudharsan had an extended batting session at the centre wicket. The focus seemed to be on his leg-side play, which proved to be a weakness for Sudharsan in England. Gambhir joined in the middle of the session and watched the batter with a keen eye.

KKR to release Venkatesh Iyer?

Ravichandra Ashwin has no doubts that KKR will release Venkatesh Iyer prior to the IPL 2026 auction. The former India spinner reckons CSK will look to procure the left-handed batter since he’s great against spin and has played a couple of good knocks in Chepauk. Read more about it here.