West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels is facing two years out of the game after being found guilty of corruption.
Shaun Marsh hit 74 not out to guide Kings XI Punjab to a comfortable nine-wicket victory over the Bangalore Royal Challengers.
India retained their iron-like grip on the ICC Women’s Asia Cup by winning the competition for the fourth successive time, beating Sri Lanka in the final at Kurunegala.
Australia will complete a full tour of the British Isles and Ireland over the next two years, playing Scotland in 2009 and visiting Ireland for a one-day international the next year.
Dimitri Mascarenhas finally ended his wait to start an Indian Premier League match as team-mate Shane Watson blasted 74 to see Rajasthan Royals to a three-wicket win.
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