Former New Zealand players Martin Guptill and Andre Adams are joining the coaching staff for the upcoming T20I tour of Australia. They will assist batting coach Dean Brownlie. Their temporary roles cover for regular assistant coach Craig McMillan. McMillan is currently recovering from a recent back surgery.
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Nathan McSweeney scored a century for Australia A in a one-day match against India A. He achieved this while facing challenging bowling from the home team's spinners. The match was played in hot conditions in India. His performance was pivotal in securing a win for the touring side.
South Australian cricketer Jake Weatherald was substituted out of a Sheffield Shield match. The incident occurred during day one of the season at Melbourne's Junction Oval. Weatherald suffered delayed concussion symptoms after hitting his head on the boundary fence while fielding. The former Test opener was replaced under the concussion substitute rule during the match against Victoria.
The SA20 league auction was held, with teams securing players for the upcoming season. JSK signed veteran T20 all-rounder Kieron Pollard and secured 18-year-old Jason Rowles for R 2.9 million. MICT acquired West Indies batsman Shimron Hetmyer and New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult. JSK also finalized the signing of their retained icon player, former South African captain Faf du Plessis.
Former wicketkeeper-batter BJ Watling has been appointed as the New Zealand men's team batting coach. He will replace Luke Ronchi in the role. The change will occur after New Zealand's upcoming Test series against India concludes in December. The appointment marks Watling's return to the national setup following his retirement from international cricket.
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