Friday's World Cup double-header gets underway with New Zealand taking on Sri Lanka at Cardiff.
Blackcaps wicketkeeper Tom Latham has returned to training and is expected to return from a finger injury
Play from Sofia Gardens gets underway at 1:30 pm UAE time.
Five-time World Cup winners Australia also get their 2019 campaign underway.
They take on Afghanistan at Bristol in their tournament opener.
The first ball of that match will be bowled at 4:30 pm UAE time.
Tenerife striker De Miguel dies after collision in match
Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died on Tuesday at the age of 30, a day after suffering a cardiac arrest following a collision during a match, the Spanish second-tier club said.
AFC postpones Asian Cup Saudi Arabia to December 2027
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced on Tuesday that Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 has been postponed to December 23, 2027 - January 21, 2028.
'Big Show' Maxwell announces international retirement
Swashbuckling all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday after his hopes of a farewell match on home soil had been dashed by Australia's focus on youth in their short-format selections.
Al Wasl edge Iraq's Al Quwa Al Jawiya in AFC Champions League Elite
Al Wasl defeated Iraq's Al Quwa Al Jawiya 4-3 at Zabeel Stadium in Dubai on Monday in the fourth round of the AFC Champions League Elite League Stage West Region.
Antonelli makes history as youngest F1 champion at 20 years old
A tearful Kimi Antonelli has become Formula One's youngest world champion at 20 years and 68 days old on Sunday when he finished third for Mercedes in a red-flagged and restarted Mexico City Grand Prix won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
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