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The selection decisions of South Zone at the Duleep Trophy final have come under scrutiny following Karun Nair's departure from the squad. Having missed the semi-final against North Zone, he was also not included in the playing XI for the final — an experienced batter from Karnataka. "Ekanth was unavailable for personal reasons and will be replaced by Centurion Karun Nair," South Zone coach Vikram Verma said. But Nair's comments on a social-media post about him not playing seemed to indicate he wasn't

It's not the news Nottinghamshire were hoping for. Peter Siddle, the 41-year-old Australian quick who still finds ways to make batters uncomfortable, has pulled out of his planned overseas stint with the club for the 2026 Vitality Blast. For a team that had clearly earmarked him as a key piece of their bowling puzzle, it's a frustrating development — and one that arrives at an awkward time. What Nottinghamshire Were Getting When you sign Peter Siddle, you're not just signing a fast bowler.