The Black Caps cricketers have been grouped with Afghanistan, South Africa, Canada and the UAE for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.

The marquee pool fixture will see India and Pakistan meet on February 15 in neutral Colombo. 

Sri Lanka will also host any play-off matches involving Pakistan, due to the latter's ongoing political tension with India.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further.

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The Black Caps cricketers have been grouped with Afghanistan, South Africa, Canada and the UAE for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.
The marquee pool fixture will see India and Pakistan meet on February 15 in neutral Colombo.&nbsp;
Sri Lanka will also host any play-off matches involving Pakistan, due to the latter's ongoing political tension with India.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further.
LISTEN ABOVE

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host ahead of the T20 World Cup set to take place next year

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