Adam Zampa warns Australia about spin test ahead of T20 World Cup
Adam Zampa has warned his Australia teammates to get use to facing plenty of spin in the upcoming T20 World Cup, especially in the matches played in Sri Lanka.
New Zealand lose Adam Milne due to injury ahead of T20 World Cup
The paceman had enjoyed a good tournament in South Africa, picking up 11 wickets at 16.27 and an economy rate of 7.61, but a scan revealed a tear in his hamstring that means he will miss the global tournament that starts on 7 February.
"We're all gutted for Adam," New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said.
"He'd worked so hard to get himself ready for the tournament and was looking back to his best in his eight games for the Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
"It's unfortunate timing for Adam and we wish him a speedy recovery."
Kyle Jamieson has named as Milne's replacement in the squad for the tournament, with the paceman already with the Black Caps' group currently playing a series in India.
"It's great that Kyle is already with us here in India," Walter said. "He's an integral member of our pace-bowling group and has hit the ground running on this tour.
"He's a hard-worker with a good set of skills and experiences that will hold him good stead for the tournament."
New Zealand kick off their T20 World Cup campaign against Afghanistan in Chennai on 8 February.
Sri Lanka name 16-man squad for England T20Is in final T20 World Cup rehearsal
Sri Lanka have named a 16-player squad for a three-match T20 International series against England, using the contest as their final rehearsal ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
New Zealand put in improved display to beat India in fourth T20I
New Zealand put in a much improved display to beat a India by 50 runs in the fourth T20I in Visakhapatnam but the tourists still find themselves 3-1 down in the series with one game remaining.
Scotland name final squad after last-minute T20 World Cup call
Scotland have named their 15-man for the T20 World Cup, that starts on 7 February, after being last-minute beneficiaries because of the withdrawal of Bangladesh from the global tournament.