Preview

Expect the two teams to go hard at each other once again in a knockout match at the Asia Cup

Rohit Sharma's team will be looking to top Group A with another victory in Dubai

After Sri Lanka demolition, Afghanistan start as favourites against misfiring Bangladesh

The infrequency of India-Pakistan games, however, makes it a fascinating contest

There are not massive holes to fill in Australia's side that is allrounder-heavy, but Zimbabwe could pose tough challenge

There isn't much to choose from between the teams, which makes the Asia Cup opener a contest to look forward to

South Africa on the up as England are left to turn things around in second Test

India will be aiming to give batting time to captain KL Rahul, and could test their bench strength

Fast-bowler friendly conditions are likely to persist in Harare in the second ODI of the three-match rubber

Against India, the hosts' "fearless brand of cricket" will be tested more than it was when they played Bangladesh

Remember, the most visceral thrills and spills of the English summer so far have been in the red-ball game

Lanning's women have won everything but Harmanpreet's are still chasing that elusive global title

India will risk playing Rohit Sharma only if he is 100% ready, while West Indies could look at bringing in Odean Smith for Devon Thomas

The hosts will also be without a raft of familiar faces as they look to snap a 19-ODI losing streak against their visitors

First T20I in Bristol could be crucial for Hendricks and Rossouw as well, who are vying for a limited amount of top-order places

Rohit and his management have not been shy of thinking outside the box in the run up to the T20 World Cup

Both teams will want to get their team combinations right with the T20 World Cup less than three months away

The home side is missing Chatara and Muzarabani, but the visitors have a fresh team, with a new captain, and a poor record in the format

The five-match series presents an opportunity for both sides to firm up their T20 World Cup plans

New Zealand will be looking to take on-field strides to match their recent off-field advances; South Africa must put a highly forgettable England series behind them