ICC Cricket World Cup in India

Fast-bowler Matt Henry has been called into the New Zealand T20 squad the forthcoming five-match T20I series against Pakistan, two months after being ruled out of the ICC Cricket World Cup in India with a hamstring injury.

Hosts Sri Lanka have boosted their chances of qualifying automatically for next year's ICC Cricket World Cup in India with a thrilling four-wicket win over Afghanistan in a high-scoring match on Wednesday.