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New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against Australia after sustaining a facial injury during a training session, requiring stitches. Experienced all-rounder Jimmy Neesham has been called up as his replacement. The team hopes Ravindra will recover in time for the England series in two weeks.

England paceman Chris Woakes announced his retirement from international cricket after England indicated he was no longer in their plans. His career effectively ended at 36 following a shoulder dislocation in his final match against India, ruling him out of the upcoming Ashes tour. Woakes took 192 Test wickets and scored over 2,000 runs.