Team India Manager Departs Champions Trophy After Mother's Passing
R Devraj leaves Dubai to be with family in Hyderabad, creating uncertainty about his return ahead of the semi-finals.
- R Devraj, Team India's manager and Secretary of the Hyderabad Cricket Association, left the Champions Trophy camp following the death of his mother on Sunday morning.
- Devraj flew to Hyderabad immediately after receiving the news, and it remains unclear if he will rejoin the team for the semi-finals on Tuesday.
- The Hyderabad Cricket Association issued a statement expressing condolences to Devraj and his family for their loss.
- In their final Group A match against New Zealand, India posted 249/9, with Shreyas Iyer scoring 79 and Hardik Pandya contributing a late 45-run cameo.
- Both India and New Zealand have already secured semi-final spots, with India set to play the first semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday.