Two-tier WTC model scuppered; ODI Super League revival on the cards
The World Test Championship is likely to expand to 12 teams from 2027
The World Test Championship is likely to expand to 12 teams from 2027
The black-soil pitch is already devoid of any live grass four days before the first Test
Fast bowler will stay with the squad and is expected to take full part in the series as required
There are no other changes to the squad that recently played Afghanistan at home
He will be replaced in the squad by Jordan Neill
South African allrounder has played regularly across past two summers in Taunton
Roston Chase replaced Akeal Hosein for West Indies, who must win in Nelson to avoid a series defeat
It is understood that both franchises have spoken to all three players involved
Picked as a replacement before the semi-final, Shafali produced a match-winning performance in the World Cup final
Bavuma and Esterhuizen also struck half-centuries in what was the sixth-highest successful chase in India