Tainted Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir will resume his international cricket career in New Zealand as immigration officials granted him a visa following a five-year ban and jail time for indulging in spot-fixing during the 2010 tour of England.
England face suspension from international cricket and a $2 million fine if they pull out of their tour of Zimbabwe.
Stephen Fleming will captain a 13-man squad to play the Australians in the first 20-overs-a-side match between two international sides.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday
The New Zealand batsman returned home with a shoulder injury and will be replaced by Auckland's Tama Canning.
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A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday
After having launched a thrice-weekly service to Bangalore in August, premier international carrier Singapore Airlines said on Wednesday that it would enhance its frequencies to Mumbai
Rugby great Jonah Lomu, the game's first global superstar whose speed and power terrorised opponents, died unexpectedly at the age of 40 on Wednesday.
New Zealand slumped to 11 for two in their second innings, trailing Australia by 80 runs, at the close of play on the third day of the third and final Test.
Ponting's 105 off 110 balls put Australia just 73 runs behind New Zealand in the first innings on day 2 in the third Test.
A 22-year-old Sikh man broke religious protocol by removing his turban to help a profusely bleeding child following a road accident in New Zealand, garnering praise for his humanitarian effort, a media report said.
New Zealand, 1-0 down in the series, made 199 for five on the opening day of the third and final Test against Australia in Auckland on Saturday.
Australia beat New Zealand by 87 runs in the third one-day international in Auckland on Saturday to take an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.
But assistant coach Ashley Ross will take the team on its tour of the subcontinent.
The ICC applauded ECB for defering action on its tour of Zim until the issue was discussed with other member countries.
Australia beat New Zealand by 44 runs in their historic Twenty20 international at Eden Park in Auckland on Thursday.
Stephen Fleming smashed an unbeaten half-century to steer his side to an easy seven-wicket victory in the first one-day match.
Ish Sodhi's 168-ball 56 not out helped New Zealand hold on for draw and secure a first series win over England since 1999.
Former US Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro underlined his status as a dark horse for next week's Australian Open by hammering Dmitry Tursunov to reach the final of the Sydney International on Friday.
The jury is still out on whether Pakistan pacer Mohammad Aamir, who returned to international cricket after serving a five-year ban for his role in spot-fixing, should have been allowed to return to cricket but Indian vice-captain Virat Kohli is 'happy' to see the talented left-arm pacer back.
American tennis player Serena Williams is all set to make her comeback at the Australian Open, organisers confirmed.
Batsman Michael Papps and fast bowler Michael Mason have been named to play against South Africa in the first ODI.
The all-rounder steered New Zealand to a thrilling four-wicket victory in the first ODI against Pakistan on Saturday.
Australia batsman George Bailey hit back at reports he was to blame for the non-referral howler that saw David Warner's wicket thrown away and hastened his team's slide to a record 159-run defeat against New Zealand at Eden Park.
Australia captain Michael Clarke will have to wait another week before he can join the ICC World Cup party after steady rain washed out the hosts' Pool A match against Bangladesh at the Gabba on Saturday.
Images from the World Cup match between India and Ireland at Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Australia beat New Zealand by nine wickets to win the third and final Test with a day to spare.
Statistical highlights on day 2 of the first cricket Test between India and New Zealand in Kanpur on Friday.
All-rounders Andre Adams, Chris Harris and Scott Styris have returned to the New Zealand one-day team to play India in the fourth international in Queenstown on Saturday.
Both the skippers slammed the 'drop in' pitch at Auckland that saw both sides struggle to make runs.
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