ESPNcricinfo looks ahead to the three ODIs which, for the visitors, will have Champions Trophy implications, and for the hosts, a chance to build on much-improved recent form. Try not to fall off your chair,

Afghanistan's veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi wants to retire from the ODI format after the conclusion of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Nabi blew the gaff after Afghanistan registered a famous ODI series win over Bangladesh in Sharjah on Monday.

The 39-year-old has played 167 ODIs for Afghanistan and 3600 runs at an average of 27.48 with 17 fifties and two centuries to his name. With the ball, he picked up 172 wickets at an average of 32.47

Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis, right, is congratulated by teammate Avishka Fernando for completing his century during the first ODI cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, on November 13, 2024 | Photo Credit: AP

Sri Lanka have decided to bat first in their first ODI against New Zealand to be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla. Check the toss and player XIs

Following an exciting T20I series that ended in a 1-1 draw, Sri Lanka and New Zealand are all set to face off in a three-match ODI series starting on Wednesday, November 13. The series opener will be held at the iconic Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium,