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Adam Gilchrist, who is captaining Australia in Ponting's absence, said McGrath is expected to return in time for the first final of the ODI series.
Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the T20 World Cup because of a back injury.
World number one Jelena Jankovic survived a scare before reaching the Kremlin Cup quarter-finals with a 6-7, 6-3, 6-2 win over Vera Dushevina on Thursday. The Serb, who replaced Serena Williams at the top of the WTA rankings on Monday, was in danger of becoming the third high-profile player to bow out of the $2.3 million tournament.
India are chasing a victory in Ahmedabad to confirm their place in the final of the World Test Championship against Australia in June.
Images from Day 4 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, on Sunday.
The doctor who treated the Mumbai girl, Shraddha Walkar, for acute shoulder and back pain in the year 2020, on Friday said that the accused Aaftab Poonawala accompanied her when she was brought to hospital.
De Silva brought up his hundred with a boundary off Mohammad Nawaz and got good support from tailender Ramesh Mendis who remained not out on 45.
India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was on Thursday ruled out of next month's T20 World Cup with a back injury.
An 84-year-old man in the north Bihar district of Madhepura has caused a flutter with the claim that he has taken a dozen shots of the COVID-19 vaccine since every jab made him "feel better".
All eyes went teary as wheelchair-bound Singh had an emotional meeting with his sister Kulsoom Akhtar at Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur in Pakistan's Punjab province on Wednesday.
Germany's Jonathan Hilbert took the silver medal and Canada's Evan Dunfee claimed the bronze.
IMAGES from day 3 of the 1st Test between Bangladesh and India played in Chottogram on Friday.
'When I crossed that point where I had the accident, I felt light and that was a very physical experience. I felt something leave me.' Shyam G Menon chronicles the voyages of that incredible Indian sailor, Abhilash Tomy.
If ignored, it could also lead to permanent kidney damage and other complications, says Dr Santosh Patil.
Williams has just one professional tournament remaining before she drops the curtain on her historic career
One in eight adults who are infected with SARS-CoV-2 experience long term symptoms due to Covid-19, according to one of the most comprehensive studies on the viral disease to date published in The Lancet journal on Friday.
Max Verstappen took full advantage of an engine failure for Ferrari's Charles Leclerc to win the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix.
Ira Trivedi suggests postures to strengthen your hips and reduce stiffness.
''I heard from the Pakistani brigadier that Flying Officer Pradeep Apte had been killed after he ejected safely and tried to escape. This news sent a chill up my spine. I had been lucky so far...'
If you have a fever and symptoms of a UTI, or if your symptoms persist despite treatment, you should see a doctor.
Strength coach Spoorthi, Cult.fit tells you how to burn calories without hitting the gym.
Two players withdrawn from India Open due to COVID-19
'I run four times a week -- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.'
Right from his arrest in May 2014, the Nagpur jail authorities have denied Professor Saibaba his basic rights, even flouting court orders in the process.
Sam's brother, Tom, has been drafted into England's squad for the World Cup. In addition, Surrey's left-arm seamer Reece Topley has been added as a travelling reserve. Topley will join the England party in due course
'We call on you, Mr President, to ensure that Alexey Navalny is immediately given the medical treatment and care that he urgently requires.'
Pawar, 80, was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital on Tuesday after he experienced abdominal pain. He underwent the endoscopy at around 10 pm, the doctor said.
Dr. Sanjay Sharma of St. George's University of London said Christian Eriksen had returned normal tests since 2013, but the sight of the Inter Milan playmaker falling to the ground had briefly raised concerns that doctors had missed something.
Shruthi Jain took to yoga to fight upper back pain. Today, she is inspiring her followers in India and abroad to stay fit through yoga.
Pandya took to Twitter and shared a video of him running on the field and exercising in the gym.
Talking to reporters after meeting Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani in Gandhinagar on Wednesday morning, he said, "Senior party leaders told me that I will get free treatment for my back pain and neck pain only if I continue to be an MP. This is not possible if I resign as an MP. Party leaders asked me to take rest and assured that a system will be put in place wherein local party workers will do work on my behalf."
Exercise daily. Reduce screen time. Stand often, sit less.
Ravichandran Ashwin battled a severe back pain as he in the company of Hanuma Vihari defied Australia on the fifth and final day to help India snatch a remarkable draw in the third Test in Sydney, on Monday.
Ira Trivedi, wellness expert and founder of Yog Love, explains how these postures can help you keep monsoon ailments at bay.
Pandya wrote, "Always by your side mom."
Sit upright. Stretch every two hours. Avoid eating junk food between meals.
Yogini and wellness expert Shweta Singh tells you how to begin your yoga journey.
World junior champion Hima Das has been ruled out of the upcoming World Championships due to a nagging back problem.
Divya Rolla explains how these asanas will help you improve your overall health.
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