He also defends picking Harshit Rana for the Adelaide game: “Rana didn’t do anything wrong in the first Test”
For SA, the three ODIs in Sharjah will precede their five white-ball games against Ireland, also in the UAE
Play was abandoned as early as 9.15am local time after overnight rains persisted through the morning
Zaida James and Chedean Nation were back in the XI for West Indies
The defending champions came up well short in a rain-reduced match at the MCG to continue a poor one-day season
Sydney Thunder saw the chance to host a grand final slip away with a poor performance in Melbourne
The Bangladesh coach expects Shakib, Mehidy and Mushfiqur to step up in the two Tests against India
Mitchell Marsh’s team made smooth progress through the group stage but could face a spin challenge in the Super Eight
New Zealand made two changes with Tahuhu, Jonas in for Amelia and Penfold; Harmanpreet returned after a niggle
He also defends picking Harshit Rana for the Adelaide game: “Rana didn’t do anything wrong in the first Test”