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After New Zealand’s win over Pakistan on Monday (Oct 14), three teams have booked their place in the semifinal of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. New Zealand’s win over Pakistan meant that the White Ferns and Australia are through from Group A while it remains a three-way battle for the two spots from Group B. So here is all you need to know about the semifinal of the Women’s T20 World Cup with two teams yet to book their place.

<h2>Which teams have qualified for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal?</h2>

At the time of writing, Australia and New Zealand have qualified for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal from Group B.

<h2>Which teams can still qualify for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal?</h2>

From Group B, England, South Africa and West Indies can still qualify for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal.

<h2>What must happen for England, South Africa and West Indies to qualify for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal?</h2>

England: A win for England will see them and South Africa qualify for the semis of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal.

South Africa: A win for West Indies will see the Proteas get knocked out on Net Run Rate (NRR) and can only hope for an England win. A big win for the West Indies could also see England get knocked out and South Africa remain in contention.

West Indies: A win will guarantee West Indies place in semis with a big win also seeing them top Group B.

<h2>When will the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup semifinals be played?&nbsp;</h2>

The two semifinals of the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup will be played on Thursday, October 17, and Friday, October 18.

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<h2>What time will the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semifinals begin?&nbsp;</h2>

Both semifinals of the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup will begin at 7:30 PM IST.

<h2>When is the final of the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup?&nbsp;</h2>

The final of the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup will be played on Sunday, October 20.

<h2>Where to watch the live telecast of the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in India?&nbsp;</h2>

Star Sports network will live telecast the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup semifinal matches in India.

<h2>Where to watch the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup live streaming in India?&nbsp;</h2>

Disney Plus Hotstar app and website will livestream the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup semifinal matches in India.

After New Zealand’s win over Pakistan on Monday (Oct 14), three teams have booked their place in the semifinal of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. New Zealand’s win over Pakistan meant that the White Ferns and Australia are through from Group A while it remains a three-way battle for the two spots from Group B.

After New Zealand’s win over Pakistan on Monday (Oct 14), three teams have booked their place in the semifinal of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. New Zealand’s win over Pakistan meant that the White Ferns and Australia are through from Group A while it remains a three-way battle for the two spots from Group B. So here is all you need to know about the semifinal of the Women’s T20 World Cup with two teams yet to book their place. Which teams have qualified for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal? At the time of writing, Australia and New Zealand have qualified for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal from Group B. Which teams can still qualify for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal? From Group B, England, South Africa and West Indies can still qualify for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal. What must happen for England, South Africa and West Indies to qualify for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal? England: A win for England will see them and South Africa qualify for the semis of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal. South Africa: A win for West Indies will see the Proteas get knocked out on Net Run Rate (NRR) and can only hope for an England win. A big win for the West Indies could also see England get knocked out and South Africa remain in contention. West Indies: A win will guarantee West Indies place in semis with a big win also seeing them top Group B. When will the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup semifinals be played? The two semifinals of the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup will be played on Thursday, October 17, and Friday, October 18. ALSO READ | Women's T20 World Cup: India out after New Zealand crush Pakistan to book semis berth What time will the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semifinals begin? Both semifinals of the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup will begin at 7:30 PM IST. When is the final of the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup? The final of the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup will be played on Sunday, October 20. Where to watch the live telecast of the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in India? Star Sports network will live telecast the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup semifinal matches in India. Where to watch the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup live streaming in India? Disney Plus Hotstar app and website will livestream the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup semifinal matches in India.

Women's T20 World Cup 2024: All you need to know about semifinal matches - live streaming, teams

Nigeria's refusal to play an Africa Cup of Nations fixture in Libya after alleged "inhumane treatment" of their squad, overshadowed Algeria and Cameroon qualifying on Monday for the 2025 finals.

"This is getting scary," said forward Victor Boniface on social media after the Nigerian squad were stranded at an airport 225 kilometres (140 miles) by road from Benghazi, the match venue.

"We have been stuck at the airport for almost 13 hours with no food, Wi-Fi or place to sleep. Africa, we can do better," he added on X (formerly twitter).

Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba, who accompanied Nigeria to north Africa, told AFP: "If CAF know their job, Libya ought to be banned from international football."

Nigeria beat Libya 1-0 in Uyo last Friday in Group D and the teams were set to meet again in the fourth round in Benghazi on Tuesday.

Furious at the way they were allegedly treated, the Nigerian delegation returned home on Monday, a CAF official confirmed to AFP.

A Libyan Football Federation statement said: "We reject any claims that suggest foul play or sabotage in this situation.

"There are no grounds to accuse the... Libyan Football Federation of deliberately orchestrating the incident. Such actions are inconsistent with our values and principles.

"It is important to highlight that just last week our own national team faced significant challenges upon arrival in Nigeria."

CAF reacted to the incident by saying in a statement that they had been in contact with Libyan and Nigerian authorities.

"The matter has been referred to the CAF disciplinary board for investigation and appropriate action will be taken against those who violated CAF statutes and regulations," it said.

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<h2>Free-kick sinks Kenya</h2>

Ahead of the Group D fixtures on Tuesday -- Rwanda host Benin in the other -- Nigeria and Benin were well placed to fill the top two places and qualify for the finals.

Three-time AFCON champions Nigeria have seven points, Benin six, Rwanda two and Libya one, halfway through the six-round qualifying competition.

In Group J, Cameroon substitute Boris Enow beat Kenya goalkeeper Bryne Omondi off a free-kick outside the area to give the five-time AFCON title-holders a 1-0 win and qualification.

Kenya, beaten 4-1 in Yaounde last Friday, were forced to move the home fixture to Uganda as stadiums in Nairobi are being renovated for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

Second-placed Zimbabwe beat Namibia 3-1 to move four points ahead of Kenya in the fight for the other qualifying place. The rivals meet next month in the penultimate round.

Borussia Dortmund defender Ramy Bensebaini converted an 18th-minute penalty to earn two-time AFCON champions Algeria a 1-0 Group E win over Togo in Lome.

Algeria have a maximum 12 points from four outings and second-placed Equatorial Guinea are likely to join them at the 2025 tournament, which Morocco will host.&nbsp;

Substitute Dorian Hanza scored in added time to give Equatorial Guinea a 2-1 win against Liberia in Paynesville, and a five-point advantage over Togo.

Captain Elias 'Domingues' Pelembe, who turns 41 in November, opened the scoring for Mozambique in a 3-0 Group I victory over Eswatini. It moved the Mambas (snakes) above Mali to first place.

However, Mali will qualify if they win in Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday. The fixture is one of 16 scheduled.

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Nigeria's refusal to play an Africa Cup of Nations fixture in Libya after alleged "inhumane treatment" of their squad, overshadowed Algeria and Cameroon qualifying on Monday for the 2025 finals.

Nigeria's refusal to play an Africa Cup of Nations fixture in Libya after alleged "inhumane treatment" of their squad, overshadowed Algeria and Cameroon qualifying on Monday for the 2025 finals. "This is getting scary," said forward Victor Boniface on social media after the Nigerian squad were stranded at an airport 225 kilometres (140 miles) by road from Benghazi, the match venue. "We have been stuck at the airport for almost 13 hours with no food, Wi-Fi or place to sleep. Africa, we can do better," he added on X (formerly twitter). Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba, who accompanied Nigeria to north Africa, told AFP: "If CAF know their job, Libya ought to be banned from international football." Nigeria beat Libya 1-0 in Uyo last Friday in Group D and the teams were set to meet again in the fourth round in Benghazi on Tuesday. Furious at the way they were allegedly treated, the Nigerian delegation returned home on Monday, a CAF official confirmed to AFP. A Libyan Football Federation statement said: "We reject any claims that suggest foul play or sabotage in this situation. "There are no grounds to accuse the... Libyan Football Federation of deliberately orchestrating the incident. Such actions are inconsistent with our values and principles. "It is important to highlight that just last week our own national team faced significant challenges upon arrival in Nigeria." CAF reacted to the incident by saying in a statement that they had been in contact with Libyan and Nigerian authorities. "The matter has been referred to the CAF disciplinary board for investigation and appropriate action will be taken against those who violated CAF statutes and regulations," it said. ALSO READ | PCB issues 'show cause' notice to Fakhar Zaman for questioning decision to drop Babar Azam from England Tests Free-kick sinks Kenya Ahead of the Group D fixtures on Tuesday -- Rwanda host Benin in the other -- Nigeria and Benin were well placed to fill the top two places and qualify for the finals. Three-time AFCON champions Nigeria have seven points, Benin six, Rwanda two and Libya one, halfway through the six-round qualifying competition. In Group J, Cameroon substitute Boris Enow beat Kenya goalkeeper Bryne Omondi off a free-kick outside the area to give the five-time AFCON title-holders a 1-0 win and qualification. Kenya, beaten 4-1 in Yaounde last Friday, were forced to move the home fixture to Uganda as stadiums in Nairobi are being renovated for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Second-placed Zimbabwe beat Namibia 3-1 to move four points ahead of Kenya in the fight for the other qualifying place. The rivals meet next month in the penultimate round. Borussia Dortmund defender Ramy Bensebaini converted an 18th-minute penalty to earn two-time AFCON champions Algeria a 1-0 Group E win over Togo in Lome. Algeria have a maximum 12 points from four outings and second-placed Equatorial Guinea are likely to join them at the 2025 tournament, which Morocco will host. Substitute Dorian Hanza scored in added time to give Equatorial Guinea a 2-1 win against Liberia in Paynesville, and a five-point advantage over Togo. Captain Elias 'Domingues' Pelembe, who turns 41 in November, opened the scoring for Mozambique in a 3-0 Group I victory over Eswatini. It moved the Mambas (snakes) above Mali to first place. However, Mali will qualify if they win in Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday. The fixture is one of 16 scheduled. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

AFCON Qualifiers: Nigeria refuse to play in Libya as Algeria, Cameroon qualify

Germany secured a place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over old rivals the Netherlands on Monday, while France won in Belgium and Italy continued their recent revival.

Jamie Leweling of Stuttgart scored on his debut to give Germany victory over the Netherlands in Munich and guarantee them one of the top two spots in Group 3 of League A.

It was the eighth meeting of the teams in the last six years but, for the Dutch, &nbsp;there was nothing familiar about Leweling.

The 23-year-old was an addition to the Germany squad for this month's games following an injury to Jamal Musiala.

He was then called off the bench to start the game after an injury to club teammate Deniz Undav in the warm-up.

Leweling found the net after just two minutes only for that effort to be ruled out for an offside in the build-up, but he then blasted in the winner on 64 minutes.

"Jamie had an outstanding debut -- it's not often the Allianz Arena gives you a reception like that -- he did well," said captain Joshua Kimmich.

Germany have 10 points from four games and will definitely take part in the quarter-finals next March.

The Netherlands, who were without the suspended Virgil van Dijk, are level on five points with Hungary.

The Hungarians won 2-0 on Monday away in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with captain Dominik Szoboszlai, of Liverpool, opening the scoring late in the first half and adding a penalty after the break.

Italy remain top of Group A2 after easing to a 4-1 win at home to Israel in Udine.

Mateo Retegui opened the scoring with a penalty shortly before half-time and captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo netted twice in the second half.

Davide Frattesi also scored for Italy, with Mohammad Abu Fani pulling one back for Israel.

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<h2>Kolo Muani double downs Belgium</h2>

France are a point behind Italy after they again won in the absence of Kylian Mbappe, a double by Randal Kolo Muani securing a 2-1 victory in Belgium.

Kolo Muani's opener from the penalty spot in the 35th minute at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels was cancelled out by Lois Openda in first-half stoppage time.

But Kolo Muani, who has had a difficult start to the season with his club, then headed in the winner just after the hour mark.

France, who saw Belgium's Youri Tielemans squander an early spot-kick, held on with 10 men after stand-in captain Aurelien Tchouameni was sent off late on.

The result was France's second win in as many games in this international break, despite them being minus skipper Mbappe, who was allowed to sit out the matches following a recent thigh injury.

As Les Bleus took to the field in the Belgian capital, a newspaper report in Sweden emerged claiming that Mbappe was being investigated for rape following a visit to Stockholm last week.

Mbappe claimed in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, that there was a link with his hearing before a French league committee on Tuesday in his bitter dispute over unpaid wages with his former club Paris Saint-Germain.

"FAKE NEWS !!!!. It's becoming so predictable, on the eve of the hearing, as if by chance," Mbappe posted.

It remains to be seen if the Real Madrid star will be back for the last Nations League group games next month, when France can secure a place in the quarter-finals, but Kolo Muani staked a claim to keep his place.

"I am happy for him," coach Didier Deschamps told L'Equipe TV.

"Randal is performing very well for us. He is full of confidence and the first game (against Israel) did him a lot of good too."

Elsewhere on Monday, Turkey won 4-2 in Iceland to stay top of Group B4, with all their goals in Reykjavik coming in the final half-hour.

Irfan Can Kahveci, Hakan Calhanoglu of Inter Milan, Real Madrid's Arda Guler and Kerem Akturkoglu all scored for Turkey.

With 10 points, they are two ahead of Wales in the race for promotion to League A.

Crag Bellamy's team beat Montenegro 1-0 in Cardiff thanks to a Harry Wilson penalty.

The Czech Republic are top of Group B1 after a 1-1 draw against Ukraine, while Albania defeated Georgia 1-0.

In Group C1, Sweden won 3-0 in Estonia and Slovakia beat Azerbaijan 3-1 away.

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Germany secured a place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over old rivals the Netherlands on Monday, while France won in Belgium and Italy continued their recent revival.

Germany secured a place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over old rivals the Netherlands on Monday, while France won in Belgium and Italy continued their recent revival. Jamie Leweling of Stuttgart scored on his debut to give Germany victory over the Netherlands in Munich and guarantee them one of the top two spots in Group 3 of League A. It was the eighth meeting of the teams in the last six years but, for the Dutch, there was nothing familiar about Leweling. The 23-year-old was an addition to the Germany squad for this month's games following an injury to Jamal Musiala. He was then called off the bench to start the game after an injury to club teammate Deniz Undav in the warm-up. Leweling found the net after just two minutes only for that effort to be ruled out for an offside in the build-up, but he then blasted in the winner on 64 minutes. "Jamie had an outstanding debut -- it's not often the Allianz Arena gives you a reception like that -- he did well," said captain Joshua Kimmich. Germany have 10 points from four games and will definitely take part in the quarter-finals next March. The Netherlands, who were without the suspended Virgil van Dijk, are level on five points with Hungary. The Hungarians won 2-0 on Monday away in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with captain Dominik Szoboszlai, of Liverpool, opening the scoring late in the first half and adding a penalty after the break. Italy remain top of Group A2 after easing to a 4-1 win at home to Israel in Udine. Mateo Retegui opened the scoring with a penalty shortly before half-time and captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo netted twice in the second half. Davide Frattesi also scored for Italy, with Mohammad Abu Fani pulling one back for Israel. ALSO READ | PCB issues 'show cause' notice to Fakhar Zaman for questioning decision to drop Babar Azam from England Tests Kolo Muani double downs Belgium France are a point behind Italy after they again won in the absence of Kylian Mbappe, a double by Randal Kolo Muani securing a 2-1 victory in Belgium. Kolo Muani's opener from the penalty spot in the 35th minute at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels was cancelled out by Lois Openda in first-half stoppage time. But Kolo Muani, who has had a difficult start to the season with his club, then headed in the winner just after the hour mark. France, who saw Belgium's Youri Tielemans squander an early spot-kick, held on with 10 men after stand-in captain Aurelien Tchouameni was sent off late on. The result was France's second win in as many games in this international break, despite them being minus skipper Mbappe, who was allowed to sit out the matches following a recent thigh injury. As Les Bleus took to the field in the Belgian capital, a newspaper report in Sweden emerged claiming that Mbappe was being investigated for rape following a visit to Stockholm last week. Mbappe claimed in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, that there was a link with his hearing before a French league committee on Tuesday in his bitter dispute over unpaid wages with his former club Paris Saint-Germain. "FAKE NEWS !!!!. It's becoming so predictable, on the eve of the hearing, as if by chance," Mbappe posted. It remains to be seen if the Real Madrid star will be back for the last Nations League group games next month, when France can secure a place in the quarter-finals, but Kolo Muani staked a claim to keep his place. "I am happy for him," coach Didier Deschamps told L'Equipe TV. "Randal is performing very well for us. He is full of confidence and the first game (against Israel) did him a lot of good too." Elsewhere on Monday, Turkey won 4-2 in Iceland to stay top of Group B4, with all their goals in Reykjavik coming in the final half-hour. Irfan Can Kahveci, Hakan Calhanoglu of Inter Milan, Real Madrid's Arda Guler and Kerem Akturkoglu all scored for Turkey. With 10 points, they are two ahead of Wales in the race for promotion to League A. Crag Bellamy's team beat Montenegro 1-0 in Cardiff thanks to a Harry Wilson penalty. The Czech Republic are top of Group B1 after a 1-1 draw against Ukraine, while Albania defeated Georgia 1-0. In Group C1, Sweden won 3-0 in Estonia and Slovakia beat Azerbaijan 3-1 away. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Nations League: Germany into quarters with Netherlands win; France and Italy victorious

Real Madrid and French national football team captain Kylian Mbappe is subject to investigation in a rape matter from the Sweden police according to media reports in the country. According to reports by Swedish outlets on Tuesday (Oct 15), Mbappe has been accused of rape and sexual assault in the capital Stockholm. However, the 2018 World Cup winner has denied any allegations and denounced it as "fake news".

<h2>Mbappe in trouble over allegations?</h2>

After Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet reported the incident, it was later revealed by the Expressen outlet that it was the 25-year-old Mbappe who was accused. Currently nursing an injury, Mbappe is not part of the French squad which is involved in the Nations League.

“According to information obtained by Expressen, police are investigating the star who is reasonably suspected of rape and sexual assault,” the newspaper wrote.

However, when contacted by news agency AFP on the matter, Mbappe’s entourage denied such allegations and had no idea regarding the complaint raised in the Swedish capital. According to the report, the rape was committed in the Stockholm City Center while Mbappe was away from club and France national team duties.

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A prosecutor investigating the accusation told AFP: "A probe is underway into a crime that was reported on October 10 in the centre of Stockholm."

In the aftermath of the event, the player has denied the rape allegations and posted on his X handle regarding the same.

"FAKE NEWS !!!!. It's becoming so predictable, on the eve of the hearing, as if by chance," Mbappe posted.

On the other hand, reports in Spanish media have claimed that Real Madrid called an emergency meeting on Monday (Oct 14) to address the issue. No details of the meeting were revealed but it is thought that the club won’t respond until there is a concrete allegation or action on the player. It is also thought that Mbappe will be available once he is back from his injury concern.

Real Madrid and French national football team captain Kylian Mbappe is subject to investigation in a rape matter from the Sweden police according to media reports in the country.

Real Madrid and French national football team captain Kylian Mbappe is subject to investigation in a rape matter from the Sweden police according to media reports in the country. According to reports by Swedish outlets on Tuesday (Oct 15), Mbappe has been accused of rape and sexual assault in the capital Stockholm. However, the 2018 World Cup winner has denied any allegations and denounced it as "fake news". Mbappe in trouble over allegations? After Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet reported the incident, it was later revealed by the Expressen outlet that it was the 25-year-old Mbappe who was accused. Currently nursing an injury, Mbappe is not part of the French squad which is involved in the Nations League. “According to information obtained by Expressen, police are investigating the star who is reasonably suspected of rape and sexual assault,” the newspaper wrote. However, when contacted by news agency AFP on the matter, Mbappe’s entourage denied such allegations and had no idea regarding the complaint raised in the Swedish capital. According to the report, the rape was committed in the Stockholm City Center while Mbappe was away from club and France national team duties. FAKE NEWS !!!! ❌❌❌ Ça en devient tellement prévisible, veille d’audience comme par hasard 😉 https://t.co/nQN98mtyzR — Kylian Mbappé (@KMbappe) October 14, 2024 × ALSO READ | Explained: England, West Indies and South Africa Women's T20 World Cup semifinal qualification scenarios A prosecutor investigating the accusation told AFP: "A probe is underway into a crime that was reported on October 10 in the centre of Stockholm." In the aftermath of the event, the player has denied the rape allegations and posted on his X handle regarding the same. "FAKE NEWS !!!!. It's becoming so predictable, on the eve of the hearing, as if by chance," Mbappe posted. On the other hand, reports in Spanish media have claimed that Real Madrid called an emergency meeting on Monday (Oct 14) to address the issue. No details of the meeting were revealed but it is thought that the club won’t respond until there is a concrete allegation or action on the player. It is also thought that Mbappe will be available once he is back from his injury concern.

Real Madrid and France star Kylian Mbappe lands in trouble over rape allegations in Sweden: Report

New Zealand pacer Ben Sears has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against India after he failed to recover on the eve of the series opener in Bengaluru. As revealed in a statement from Cricket New Zealand on Tuesday (Oct 15), Sears will not be available for the entire three-match series and will instead be part of the rehabilitation. Sears had experienced pain in his left knee while training during the recent Test series in Sri Lanka.

<h2>Sears ruled out</h2>

"Sears experienced pain in his left knee while training during the recent Test series in Sri Lanka and underwent scans in New Zealand last week," a New Zealand Cricket statement on Tuesday morning said. "His departure to India was delayed after scans revealed a tear to his meniscus, and the first available medical consultation was sought in the hope that he might have been cleared.

"However, following the medical advice, the decision was made to rule him out of the series. A plan on the best course of treatment and rehabilitation for the injury will be advised in due course."

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Sears has represented New Zealand in only one Test match which came against Australia in March. He was part of the side during the Sri Lanka series but did not get to play and was part of the bench as the Kiwis lost 2-0. He has also represented New Zealand in 17 T20I matches and was one of the pace options for the side.

<h2>Jacob Duffy roped in</h2>

On the eve of the Test series opener, Jacob Duffy has been drafted into the side and will travel to India in the coming days. He is unlikely to be in the New Zealand side for the first Test match but is expected to be on the bench for the Test matches in Mumbai and Pune respectively. Duffy has presented New Zealand in six ODIs and 14 T20Is and is one of the prominent all-format players in the New Zealand set-up currently.

New Zealand pacer Ben Sears has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against India after he failed to recover on the eve of the series opener in Bengaluru.

New Zealand pacer Ben Sears has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against India after he failed to recover on the eve of the series opener in Bengaluru. As revealed in a statement from Cricket New Zealand on Tuesday (Oct 15), Sears will not be available for the entire three-match series and will instead be part of the rehabilitation. Sears had experienced pain in his left knee while training during the recent Test series in Sri Lanka. Sears ruled out "Sears experienced pain in his left knee while training during the recent Test series in Sri Lanka and underwent scans in New Zealand last week," a New Zealand Cricket statement on Tuesday morning said. "His departure to India was delayed after scans revealed a tear to his meniscus, and the first available medical consultation was sought in the hope that he might have been cleared. "However, following the medical advice, the decision was made to rule him out of the series. A plan on the best course of treatment and rehabilitation for the injury will be advised in due course." ALSO READ | Explained: England, West Indies and South Africa Women's T20 World Cup semifinal qualification scenarios Sears has represented New Zealand in only one Test match which came against Australia in March. He was part of the side during the Sri Lanka series but did not get to play and was part of the bench as the Kiwis lost 2-0. He has also represented New Zealand in 17 T20I matches and was one of the pace options for the side. Jacob Duffy roped in On the eve of the Test series opener, Jacob Duffy has been drafted into the side and will travel to India in the coming days. He is unlikely to be in the New Zealand side for the first Test match but is expected to be on the bench for the Test matches in Mumbai and Pune respectively. Duffy has presented New Zealand in six ODIs and 14 T20Is and is one of the prominent all-format players in the New Zealand set-up currently.

IND vs NZ: New Zealand pacer Ben Sears ruled out of three-match Test series; uncapped Jacob Duffy roped in

The race for the semifinal of the Women’s T20 World Cup is getting intensified as Group B will have a crunch battle on hands with England taking on the West Indies on Tuesday (Oct 15). The contest set to take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium will carry a lot of impetus with three sides including South Africa still in contention for two places in the semis. With the semis starting on Thursday, here are all the scenarios explaining who can qualify for the semis of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.

<h2>West Indies semifinal qualification scenario</h2>

A win for the West Indies will see the Caribbean in the last four at the expense of either England or South Africa. The margin of West Indies’ will determine who will make it to the last four along with them as all three sides have positive Net Run Rate (NRR). Batting first if England score&nbsp;200 or above and West Indies chase the total on the final ball of the innings, both teams will qualify for the semis, however, in any other scenario, it will be the winner of the head-to-head contest and South Africa who will book their place in the semis.

<h2>England semifinal qualification scenario</h2>

A win for England against the West Indies will see them through to the semis of the Women’s T20 World Cup. However, a defeat will see them miss out altogether as South Africa and the West Indies will have better NRR. In case England score above 200 and lose on the final ball of the innings, they will qualify for the semis along with the West Indies.

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<h2>South Africa semifinal qualification scenario</h2>

South Africa are all but through to the semis of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 provided there is a winner in the head-to-head contest. However, there is a catch, in case both West Indies and England score above 200 and the latter wins on the final ball of the innings both teams will qualify for the semis at the expense of South Africa on NRR.

<h2>What happens in case rain plays spoilsport?</h2>

In case rain plays spoilsport, both teams will share points and therefore England (7 points) and South Africa (6 points) will reach the semis. West Indies (5 points) will miss out on a berth in the semis.

The race for the semifinal of the Women’s T20 World Cup is getting intensified as Group B will have a crunch battle on hands with England taking on the West Indies on Tuesday (Oct 15).

The race for the semifinal of the Women’s T20 World Cup is getting intensified as Group B will have a crunch battle on hands with England taking on the West Indies on Tuesday (Oct 15). The contest set to take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium will carry a lot of impetus with three sides including South Africa still in contention for two places in the semis. With the semis starting on Thursday, here are all the scenarios explaining who can qualify for the semis of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. West Indies semifinal qualification scenario A win for the West Indies will see the Caribbean in the last four at the expense of either England or South Africa. The margin of West Indies’ will determine who will make it to the last four along with them as all three sides have positive Net Run Rate (NRR). Batting first if England score 200 or above and West Indies chase the total on the final ball of the innings, both teams will qualify for the semis, however, in any other scenario, it will be the winner of the head-to-head contest and South Africa who will book their place in the semis. England semifinal qualification scenario A win for England against the West Indies will see them through to the semis of the Women’s T20 World Cup. However, a defeat will see them miss out altogether as South Africa and the West Indies will have better NRR. In case England score above 200 and lose on the final ball of the innings, they will qualify for the semis along with the West Indies. ALSO READ | Women's T20 World Cup 2024: All you need to know about semifinal matches - live streaming, teams South Africa semifinal qualification scenario South Africa are all but through to the semis of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 provided there is a winner in the head-to-head contest. However, there is a catch, in case both West Indies and England score above 200 and the latter wins on the final ball of the innings both teams will qualify for the semis at the expense of South Africa on NRR. What happens in case rain plays spoilsport? In case rain plays spoilsport, both teams will share points and therefore England (7 points) and South Africa (6 points) will reach the semis. West Indies (5 points) will miss out on a berth in the semis.

Explained: England, West Indies and South Africa Women's T20 World Cup semifinal qualification scenarios

After a fluent show in the home series against Bangladesh, Team India will look to continue their fine form in the Test series as they take on New Zealand. With World Test Championship (WTC) final spot up for grabs India will look to make the most of their chances as they host the BlackCaps under Rohit Sharma's captaincy. Ahead of the opening contest between India and New Zealand in the Test series, here are all the details of the contest including live streaming, squads and others.

<h2>When is the India vs New Zealand&nbsp;1st Test match?</h2>

The India vs New Zealand 1st Test&nbsp;match will start on Wednesday (Oct 16).

<h2>Which stadium will host the India vs New Zealand&nbsp;1st Test match?</h2>

The India vs New Zealand 1st Test match will be played at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

<h2>What time will the India vs New Zealand&nbsp;1st Test match start?</h2>

The India vs New Zealand 1st Test match will start at 9:30 AM&nbsp;IST with the toss taking place at 9:00 AM IST.

<h2>Where to watch the India vs New Zealand&nbsp;1st Test match&nbsp;on TV?</h2>

The India vs New Zealand 1st Test match will be telecast on the Sports 18 Network in India.

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<h2>Where to watch the India vs New Zealand&nbsp;1st Test match&nbsp;on OTT?</h2>

The India vs New Zealand 1st Test match will be live-streamed on the Jio Cinema app and website in India.

<h2>Squads:</h2>

India&nbsp;Squad: Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sarfaraz Khan, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Dhruv Jurel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep

New Zealand&nbsp;Squad: Tom Latham (capt), Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell (1st Test only), Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi (2nd and 3rd Test only), Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Will Young

After a fluent show in the home series against Bangladesh, Team India will look to continue their fine form in the Test series as they take on New Zealand. With World Test Championship (WTC) final spot up for grabs India will look to make the most of their chances as they host the BlackCaps under Rohit Sharma's captaincy.

After a fluent show in the home series against Bangladesh, Team India will look to continue their fine form in the Test series as they take on New Zealand. With World Test Championship (WTC) final spot up for grabs India will look to make the most of their chances as they host the BlackCaps under Rohit Sharma's captaincy. Ahead of the opening contest between India and New Zealand in the Test series, here are all the details of the contest including live streaming, squads and others. When is the India vs New Zealand 1st Test match? The India vs New Zealand 1st Test match will start on Wednesday (Oct 16). Which stadium will host the India vs New Zealand 1st Test match? The India vs New Zealand 1st Test match will be played at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. What time will the India vs New Zealand 1st Test match start? The India vs New Zealand 1st Test match will start at 9:30 AM IST with the toss taking place at 9:00 AM IST. Where to watch the India vs New Zealand 1st Test match on TV? The India vs New Zealand 1st Test match will be telecast on the Sports 18 Network in India. ALSO READ | Nations League: Germany into quarters with Netherlands win; France and Italy victorious Where to watch the India vs New Zealand 1st Test match on OTT? The India vs New Zealand 1st Test match will be live-streamed on the Jio Cinema app and website in India. Squads: India Squad: Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sarfaraz Khan, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Dhruv Jurel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep New Zealand Squad: Tom Latham (capt), Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell (1st Test only), Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi (2nd and 3rd Test only), Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Will Young

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New United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino has hailed AC Milan's American winger Christian Pulisic as one of the best forwards in the world but has warned he may need to limit his workload.

Pochettino will take charge of the USA for the first time on Saturday in Austin when his team take on Panama in a friendly.

The Argentine will then take his team to Mexico for a friendly&nbsp;in Guadalajara on Tuesday to conclude his first window since being appointed to replace Gregg Berhalter.

Pulisic, who made his debut for his country as a 17-year-old, has amassed 73 caps by the age of 26 and is enjoying a rich run of form with his club in Serie A.

The former Dortmund and Chelsea winger has featured in all seven Serie A games for Milan, scoring five goals and has two Champions League appearances, scoring against Liverpool.

Pochettino did not hold back in his assessment of Pulisic's talent.

"(He's) a great player, fantastic player, a player that I think is going to help now and in the future to put the team in a place that we want, I think he is a fantastic player, one of the best offensive players in the world," he said.

But the former Tottenham manager suggested Pulisic's workload may need to be carefully managed.

"He is playing every single game, every single minute, that is also a thing that we are a little bit worried (about)," he said.

"Sometimes we need to protect, we will see, because he arrived a little bit tired, but that is a thing that I told before -- to build a very good relationship with the club and try to help and when we really need him, he needs to be in form, happy, strong. The quality is there because he has an enormous talent, he is a fantastic player," he added.

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<h2>Fresh Start</h2>

Pochettino said he would not be taking any gambles with player fitness during the two friendly games.

"(On Saturday) we want to put in place 11 players that feel fresh and with the possibility to compete at their best and not to take risks because that is another thing that I wanted to tell you that we are not going to take risks with our players," he said.

"We need to be responsible also with the clubs. We need to send them (back) in the same, but not in worse," he added.

Some of Pochettino's players have said the preparation this week has been "intense" but the coach said that didn't purely reflect the physical aspect of training but the players adapting to his approach to the game.

"We are a coaching staff that we demand a lot, I think, because we really believe that you want to compete in your best, you need to train, replicate the intensity that is going to be demanded in the competition," he said.

The Argentine, whose most recent role was at Chelsea, said he had been pleased to see a positive attitude from the team, which had been criticised for their recent displays which saw just one win in their last seven games.

"One thing that the 25 players share is the motivation to be here and to play for the national team. That is amazing, how excited to come here," he said.

But he said it would take time for the team to adapt to the new coaching staff.

"The important thing is to talk and to know (each other) outside of the field. And then (for us) to know them also on the pitch," he added.

Disclaimer:&nbsp;This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

New United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino has hailed AC Milan's American winger Christian Pulisic as one of the best forwards in the world but has warned he may need to limit his workload.

New United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino has hailed AC Milan's American winger Christian Pulisic as one of the best forwards in the world but has warned he may need to limit his workload. Pochettino will take charge of the USA for the first time on Saturday in Austin when his team take on Panama in a friendly. The Argentine will then take his team to Mexico for a friendly in Guadalajara on Tuesday to conclude his first window since being appointed to replace Gregg Berhalter. Pulisic, who made his debut for his country as a 17-year-old, has amassed 73 caps by the age of 26 and is enjoying a rich run of form with his club in Serie A. The former Dortmund and Chelsea winger has featured in all seven Serie A games for Milan, scoring five goals and has two Champions League appearances, scoring against Liverpool. Pochettino did not hold back in his assessment of Pulisic's talent. "(He's) a great player, fantastic player, a player that I think is going to help now and in the future to put the team in a place that we want, I think he is a fantastic player, one of the best offensive players in the world," he said. But the former Tottenham manager suggested Pulisic's workload may need to be carefully managed. "He is playing every single game, every single minute, that is also a thing that we are a little bit worried (about)," he said. "Sometimes we need to protect, we will see, because he arrived a little bit tired, but that is a thing that I told before -- to build a very good relationship with the club and try to help and when we really need him, he needs to be in form, happy, strong. The quality is there because he has an enormous talent, he is a fantastic player," he added. ALSO READ | Women's T20 World Cup: Ashleigh Gardner runs the show for Australia in one-sided win over Pakistan Fresh Start Pochettino said he would not be taking any gambles with player fitness during the two friendly games. "(On Saturday) we want to put in place 11 players that feel fresh and with the possibility to compete at their best and not to take risks because that is another thing that I wanted to tell you that we are not going to take risks with our players," he said. "We need to be responsible also with the clubs. We need to send them (back) in the same, but not in worse," he added. Some of Pochettino's players have said the preparation this week has been "intense" but the coach said that didn't purely reflect the physical aspect of training but the players adapting to his approach to the game. "We are a coaching staff that we demand a lot, I think, because we really believe that you want to compete in your best, you need to train, replicate the intensity that is going to be demanded in the competition," he said. The Argentine, whose most recent role was at Chelsea, said he had been pleased to see a positive attitude from the team, which had been criticised for their recent displays which saw just one win in their last seven games. "One thing that the 25 players share is the motivation to be here and to play for the national team. That is amazing, how excited to come here," he said. But he said it would take time for the team to adapt to the new coaching staff. "The important thing is to talk and to know (each other) outside of the field. And then (for us) to know them also on the pitch," he added. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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