England have a well-rounded team and recent success against Sri Lanka but carry blemishes from their group-stage games

Coach Andrew McDonald also stands by the decision: “Ashton was suited to these conditions and we needed to make room”

Left-arm quick joins Renegades on a three-year deal after he was not guaranteed a contract with Perth Scorchers

In tough conditions, Cox – with the help of Sam Curran – marshalled the chase against top-spot rivals Southern Brave

The addition of the two new franchises has also complicated the matter of player retentions

Thailand captain Chaiwai top-scored with 43 in 31 balls while offspinner Kamchomphu took three wickets

Pakistan finish the group stage with an all-win record; Zimbabwe qualify for Super Six stage after getting the better of Namibia

Konstas will become the fourth-youngest Australian to play Test cricket while Head is battling a minor quad strain but the coach is confident he will play

India’s first-innings lead of 143 had been stretched to 171 by the close after England were bowled out for 253

Domineering opening stand with Thomas Rew sets up thumping win over Worcestershire