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New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell Gets T20 World Cup Nod After Hand Fracture

New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell said Monday he will play at the looming Twenty20 World Cup despite fracturing his hand last week. Mitchell suffered the injury in training, but the batsman has been given the green light for the World Cup which starts on Sunday in Australia, though he could miss New Zealand's opening match. "Obviously it's a massive relief, but it's really nice to get the nod and give this hand a chance to be ready," Mitchell told reporters.

T20 World Cup: History Beckons For Title-Holders Australia

Australia have a golden opportunity to create history and become the first back-to-back Twenty20 world champions, but they face a formidable challenge led by India and England. Aaron Finch's men enjoy the advantage of being the only winners of cricket's shortest format to have a crack at defending the title on home territory since the T20 World Cup started in 2007. With a star-studded line-up spearheaded by David Warner, Pat Cummins and Glenn Maxwell, the Australians also boast all but one of the team that won the tournament last year in the UAE.

India Women vs Thailand Women, Asia Cup 2022: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

India would square off against Thailand in the ongoing Women's Asia Cup on Monday. Harmanpreet Kaur had missed the previous game against Bangladesh due to a niggle and it needs to be seen whether she makes her way back into the side for the contest against Thailand. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma had given good performances with the bat in hand and they were exceptional in setting up the win for India. Thailand are currently at the fourth position in the points table while India are at the top, and they would hope to continue with the winning momentum.