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Offspinner Sunil Narine, who was suspended from bowling in international cricket due to an illegal action in November last year, has been named in West Indies' squad for the upcoming World T20

Hong Kong have included 43-year-old former Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Ryan Campbell in their squad for the upcoming World Twenty20, which starts from March 8 in India

Nasir Hossain remains in contention for a spot in Bangladesh's playing XI after being named in the team's 25-member preliminary squad for the Asia Cup T20 and World T20

Ireland have appointed Chaminda Vaas, the former Sri Lanka seamer, as their bowling consultant ahead of the World T20

"The anticipation in the public only builds up closer to the event, but if the tickets are made available well in advance, those asking for complimentary passes make your life difficult," says a BCCI official

For so long unwanted when it comes to Australia's limited overs plans, Nathan Lyon can take his latest omission from the ODI team as a sign he is actually closer than ever to a start at the next major ICC tournament

The Ranji Trophy quarter-final between Jharkhand and Mumbai is likely to be shifted out of Bangalore, in keeping with the BCCI's attempt to ensure none of the World T20 venues are "fatigued" ahead of the tournament

Boyd Rankin has officially given up on his hopes of adding to his solitary Test cap with England and has instead pledged his allegiance once again to the country of his birth

Australia have called on Michael Hussey as a coaching consultant for the World Twenty20 next year and have also enlisted former India ODI player Sridharan Sriram to help them prepare for the conditions in India

ICC chief executive David Richardson has said the world body will ensure pitches in the World Twenty20 next year in India are not loaded in favour of any side, while emphasising that "good batting wickets" will be the standard fare in the tournament

South Africa have been grouped with three former champions - England, West Indies and Sri Lanka - at the 2016 World T20 in India

Dharamsala will host the World Twenty20 match between India and Pakistan

Mitchell Starc is almost certainly out of the World Twenty20 in India after deciding to undergo surgery for his long-term ankle problems while also recovering from a foot fracture he suffered during the Adelaide Test

The ICC has made it clear to the BCCI that if Chennai is to be included as a host city for the World T20, all the MA Chidambaram Stadium's stands will need to be made available for ticket sales

The BCCI has confirmed it has not ruled out Chennai as a venue for the World T20 in India next year

Eight cities - Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Dharamshala, Mohali, Mumbai, Nagpur and New Delhi - have been named as venues for the World Twenty20 next year, with Kolkata hosting the final