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.
Tiafoe books Nakashima clash, Bejlek to face Gauff in Cincinnati semis
Frances Tiafoe has overcome Lorenzo Musetti 7-6(2) 7-5 on Friday to reach the Cincinnati Open semi-finals, setting up an all-American clash with Brandon Nakashima as the US Open approaches.
Dubai hosts Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026
Esha Oza will lead a 15-member UAE squad at the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026, starting August 28 at the Dubai International Stadium.
Arsenal sweep Coventry aside to start title defence with win
Arsenal have started their Premier League title defence with a bang, sweeping aside newly promoted Coventry City 3-0 with goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and captain Martin Odegaard in a dominant performance at The Emirates on Friday.
Lionel Messi, teammate fined for roles in Inter Miami-Union scrap
The MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined Inter Miami superstar forward Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount for violating the league's policy on hands to the face, head or neck of an opponent, the league announced on Friday.
Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup final fracas, Argentina fined
Argentina's Leandro Paredes received a 10-match suspension for his part in a brawl after his team lost to Spain in the World Cup final while teammate Nahuel Molina was suspended for seven games, FIFA announced on Friday.
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