Indian team manager leaves after bereavement in family

Indian team manager R Devraj has left the side abruptly to attend to a family bereavement. His mother passed away on Sunday morning, and Devraj immediately departed for Hyderabad.

Devraj currently serves as the secretary of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA).

The Rohit Sharma side is currently playing their final league fixture of the Champions Trophy against New Zealand at Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS) on Sunday. It is unclear whether Devraj will return to resume his managerial duties, but it is expected that this decision will be made based on the outcome of Tuesday's semifinal.

The HCA expressed condolences. "With deep sorrow, we inform you that our Secretary Devraj's mother, Kamaleshwari garu, has passed away. May her soul rest in peace. Our heartfelt condolences to Devraj garu and his family," the HCA said in a statement.