Sodhi, Duffy left out for Sri Lanka Tests

For the impending Test series against Sri Lanka, New Zealand have moved the very faces in the 13-man crew that conveyed a 1-1 draw against Britain at home. Jacob Duffy and Ish Sodhi are the only ones to be forgotten about.

Opener Devon Conway, who was down with a crotch strain, and Matt Henry, who had some snugness in his back, both came to the crew.

Trent Boult keeps on being inaccessible in the wake of having quit the focal agreement while Kyle Jamieson is set for take special care of his repetitive back wounds, requiring a medical procedure.

"We felt that the 13 that we have here is the right 13 to go ahead," lead trainer Gary Stead said on Wednesday. "I think when you have a success like that (versus Britain in Wellington)... your certainty will get to the next level."

Sri Lanka will play two Tests against New Zealand and need to win both to remain in conflict for a spot in the WTC last. For things to turn out well for them, they would require Australia to lose 4-0 in India.

Crew: Tim Southee (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Blair Tickner, Neil Wagner, Scott Kuggeleijn, Henry Nicholls, Kane Williamson, Will Youthful

NZ to head out to UAE for T20I series

New Zealand will play the UAE in a three-match T20I series in August, making a stop in the country while heading to the UK. The matches will be played on August, 17, 19 and 20, with the settings yet to be affirmed.

"It will be just the second time New Zealand has played the UAE in a full global, following the 1996 World Cup ODI between the different sides at Faisalabad, in Pakistan," NZC said in a delivery.

New Zealand Cricket CEO David White said: "as far as the worldwide cricket family, it's significant we continue helping one another, and developing the game on a global scale.

"NZC has a cozy relationship with the Emirates Cricket Board and our players are intimately acquainted with the climate. I realize the BLACKCAPS will be anticipating trying themselves against a serious UAE group."

Emirates Cricket Board General Secretary Mubashshir Usmani said: "This series will be a monstrous chance for our players, to contend with a top group as well as to gain from probably the best players on the planet.

"We are completely dedicated to the development and improvement of cricket in the UAE and we are grateful to New Zealand Cricket for their help."