The pacer will undergo further assessments after a week before entering the main phase of his recovery, with the rehabilitation period estimated at eight weeks from the date of injury.

Babar, the only visitor to emerge with any credit from a disastrous second innings of the first Test when he finished unbeaten on 58, was again unbowed on 86.

South Africa last co-hosted the tournament in 2003, alongside Zimbabwe and Kenya. They will stage the 2027 tournament alongside Zimbabwe and Namibia.

Bangladesh Men's Emerging Team registered their first victory of the ongoing tri-series in South Africa, beating USSA by 26 runs via the DLS method in their second match at Tuks Oval in Pretoria on Monday.

Bangladesh Emerging Women's Team suffered a 38-run defeat to South Africa in the third one-day match, conceding the three-match series 2-0 in Pietermaritzburg on Monday.

Auqib Nabi yesterday became the first cricketer from Jammu & Kashmir to be named in the India Test squad when he was called up for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka. The first Test begins in Galle on August 15.

India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of this month's two-test series against Sri Lanka as he continues to recover from a left knee injury, the country's cricket board (BCCI) said on Monday.

The experienced left-arm spinner was particularly pleased with the facilities in Darwin, saying they had allowed the team to complete a full range of training activities on the opening day.

The BCB has chosen to manage the remaining risk rather than wait for complete certainty. If Litton is not ready for the opening Test, the second Test remains a realistic target.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India said Bumrah "has not yet fully recovered from the left knee injury sustained during the ODI series against England" last month.

dured a disappointing start to the one-day tri-series in South Africa, slumping to a seven-wicket defeat against South Africa Emerging at Groenkloof Oval in Pretoria on Saturday.

West Indies captain Roston Chase is hoping his side can establish their reputation as a formidable opponent in their home conditions.

England Test captain Joe Root plans to keep faith with the aggressive 'Bazball' tactics used by his predecessor Ben Stokes as he starts his second spell in the role.

Litton is scheduled to fly to Darwin on Sunday to join the rest of the squad.

Scott Edwards has stepped down as the skipper of the Netherlands, as confirmed by the KNCB (the Royal Dutch Cricket Association) through a video released on social media.

Grass-covered pitches, steep bounce, persistent seam movement and unfamiliar conditions have often made life difficult for visiting Asian sides, with Bangladesh enduring one of the toughest struggles.

England cricket chief Rob Key has left the door open for a dramatic international comeback by former Test captain Ben Stokes, who announced his shock retirement in late June.

The challenge in Australia was never going to be easy. Yet, after months of knowing what lay ahead, Bangladesh leave for the unknown with preparation emerging as the focal talking point.

The tournament will feature 14 teams and 57 matches, with a revamped three-stage competition format designed to increase competitiveness and enhance the fan experience.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the appointments after sacking McCullum as Test coach and following the shock retirement of Stokes earlier this month.