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New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn will join Indian Premier League outfit Chennai Super Kings, replacing injured South African seamer Lungi Ngidi, who has been ruled out of the rest of the tournament. Kuggeleijn, 27, made his T20 debut for Black Caps this year, having first played One-Day International two years ago. The controversial kiwi has faced two trials over charges of raping a woman in 2015. But his selection in the national team this year was highly shocking as a result, and he faced a hostile welcome from fans and commentators. Kuggeleijn is expected to join the defending champions next week. Super Kings are currently 2nd in the league table, behind Kolkata Knight Riders.

Former Australian captain Steve Smith and former vice-captain David Warner re-joined the national cricket team for the first time since they were suspended for their roles in a ball-tampering scandal in South Africa last March. The 12-month ban is set to come to an end on March 28. The pair will join the Aussies in Dubai ahead of their five-match ODI series against Pakistan. Steve Smith speaks following the catch-up between he and David Warner, and the Aussie men's squad in Dubai. Full story: https://t.co/TuLVtvcrrU pic.twitter.com/qJIVnJPq01 — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) 16 March 2019 "Lots of hugs and cuddles": David Warner says he's excited for what lies ahead after meeting up with the Aussie squad in Dubai. Full story: https://t.co/TuLVtvcrrU pic.twitter.com/NTtmWRT5lw — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) 17 March 2019 The Australian squad is currently in UAE after their ODI series victory against India and are preparing for the next series agai