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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...

The Left-handed batsman John Campbell has been called up to the West Indies ODI squad for next week’s first two matches against England. Carlos Brathwaite and Sheldon Cottrell have both also been included to the 14-man squad. It is going to be Campbell’s first call-up for limited over cricket. The 25-year-old Jamaican born batsman made his test debut in the recent series against England, in which the Caribbean won 2-1. Campbell has scored 176 runs at an average of 35.2. Brathwaite has played 28 ODIs and 35 Twenty20 internationals for West Indies. Cottrell, a left-arm seamer, has made six ODIs appearances and 10 Twenty20 internationals. The first two ODIs of the four-match series will be held at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Wednesday and Friday.

The veteran Australian cricketer Michael Klinger will retire from the Big Bash League (BBL) at the end of the season. The 38-year-old, who is currently the second highest run-scorer in the history of BBL, will officially finish up with the Perth Scorchers at the end of the ongoing season. Klinger has been an integral part of the Scorchers for a long time now. But the right-handed batsman endured his worst season this term, scoring just 115 runs in nine innings at a strike-rate of 83.33. However, he will be playing for Gloucestershire in the T20 Blast this year. It will be his seventh season with the county and has also been appointed the captain of the team. Klinger will be playing his last BBL game against the Melbourne Stars on Sunday night in front of a home crowd at Perth.

The 29th of March is when the current champions Chennai Super Kings start their defense of the IPL trophy against Sun Risers Hyderabad in the opening game. The opening game will take place in M.A Chidambaram Check Stadium, Tamil Nadu. Will the Super Kings make it to the final again this year, if they are then they need to clear their diary for the 12th of May where it will be played at Wankhede Stadium Mumbai. The Top 5 Contenders Hyderabad Sunrisers are current favorites at 9/2 to go one better than the 2018 season where they were beaten by Chennai Super Kings who are 5/1 to hold onto to the IPL trophy. Since 2015 Mumbai Indians have won the IPL twice and will be fast out the gates to make it 3 times in 6 years. Kolkata Knight Riders are 11/2 to add their name to the list of winners, with Royal Challengers Bangalore also in at 11/2. Hyderabad Sunrisers 9/2  Chennai Super Kings 5/1  Mumbai Indians 5/1  Kolkata Knight Riders 11/2  Royal Challenger...

South African all-rounder Albie Morkel has brought his 19-year glittering career to an end after the hard-hitting batsman announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, on Wednesday. The 37-year-old, who made his ODI debut against New Zealand in 2004 - has played a single test, 58 ODIs and 50 Twenty20 matches for the Proteas. He has a vast of T20 experience, having played for Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Daredevils, Rising Pune Supergiants and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League. Morkel also had spells in county cricket with Derbyshire, Durham and Somerset.

Australia have announced their 14-man squad for the three-match ODI series against India starting on January 12 in Sydney. The 34-year-old seamer Peter Siddle has been included in the revamped 14-member squad. He made a comeback to the ODI squad for the first time since 2010, while Nathan Lyon and Usman Khawaja both were also recalled to the team, led by Aaron Finch. Siddle played his last ODI against Sri Lanka in 2010 and his inclusion will allow Aussies to rest the pace trio Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood keeping the Test series against Sri Lanka in mind. The remaining two matches of the three-ODI series will be held in Adelaide (on January 15) and Melbourne (January 18). Squad: Aaron Finch (C), Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh, Peter Handscomb, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey (WK), Jhye Richardson, Billy Stanlake, Jason Behrendorff, Peter Siddle, Nathan Lyon, Adam Zampa

Essex County Cricket Club have announced the signing of South African batsman Cameron Delport for the 2019 and 2020 T20 Blast seasons. Delport, 29, will join the Eagles for a two-year spell starting from July 1 and will be available for the finals day at Edgbaston on September 21 - should the county club advance that far into the competition. "I'm so happy to be joining Essex. The club has such an amazing history and tradition so I'm proud to be given the opportunity to get involved," the batsman told the county's website . "There is a strong squad at Chelmsford and I hope to play my part in getting the Eagles to Finals Day come September. I can't wait to get started." Delport has a vast of T20 experience from all around the world, including Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League and Paarl Rocks in the Mzansi Super League.

Sussex have announced the signing of SA Redbacks and Adelaide Strikers batsman Jake Weatherald for their 2019 campaign. The 24-year-old has established himself as one of the hottest batting prospects in Big Bash League. He scored a match-winning century (70-ball 115) in the BBL in February 2018. The highly-rated opening batsman has been one of the most dominant batsmen in Australia since his debut 2015/16 season. In first-class cricket, he scored 270 runs at 38.57 (2015/16), 634 runs at 31.70 (2016/17), 765 runs at 38.25 (2017/18). Weatherald follows in the footsteps of Sam Whiteman, Jeet Raval, Keshav Maharaj, SJ Erwee, Will Somerville and Jordan Silk, to name but a few of Cuckfield’s signings over the years.

Former England all-rounder Ravi Bopara has signed a one-year contract extension at Essex until the end of the 2019 season. The 33-year-old, who last played for England in 2015, first represented the County Championship First Division side in 2002, and was a part of the winning team of 2017. The all-rounder is thrilled to have extended his stay at the Cloudfm County Ground until the end of 2019. “I’m glad to have signed a new one-year deal with Essex County Cricket Club,” said Bopara. “I’m excited for the upcoming season, which will be my 18th year with the club and at 33, I still have plenty of years left.” Essex head-coach Anthony McGrath emphasised on the importance of Bopara’s contract extension. “Ravi is an integral part of the and will have a big role to play for us next year.” Bopara has played 13 Tests, 120 ODI and 38 T20 games for England.