Afghanistan and England lock horns in the World Cup on Tuesday.
A win for the hosts will take them to the top of the points table.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan have their work cut out as they hunt for their first victory of the tournament.
Play from Manchester gets underway at 1:30 pm UAE time.
New Zealand clinch ODI series against West Indies
Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra's early attack helped New Zealand beat West Indies by five wickets with three balls to spare in a rain-curtailed second one-day international in Napier to seal the three-game series 2-0 on Wednesday.
Federer to be inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame
Roger Federer will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) in an induction celebration set for August 2026 in Newport, Rhode Island, the ITHF said on Wednesday.
Tommy Fleetwood set for 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic
FedExCup Champion and World Number Four Tommy Fleetwood will take part at the 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic, joining a strong field that already includes defending champion Tyrrell Hatton and reigning Masters Champion Rory McIlroy.
Iraq defeats UAE in World Cup playoff decider
Iraq defeated the UAE 2-1 in the second leg of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff to progress to the Intercontinental Playoffs with a 3-2 aggregate victory.
Bergs sends Belgium past France into Davis Cup semi-finals
Belgium has reached the Davis Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over France as the Final Eight began in Bologna on Tuesday.
