New Zealand are in complete control of their opening Test against Bangladesh at Hamilton
The hosts have racked up a lead of 217 after finishing the second day's play on 451 for 4.
Openers Jeet Raval and Tom Latham Tom Latham both made centuries while skipper Kane Williamson is not out on 93.
Day three gets underway at 2 AM UAE time on Saturday morning.
Somali football referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut
The United States has denied entry over the weekend to football referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been expected to be the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup match.
Brazil's Neymar to continue World Cup prep after MRI shows 'progress'
Neymar's recent MRI has revealed he's making "good progress" in his recovery from a calf injury as he attempts to represent Brazil in his fourth World Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation announced on Monday.
UAE's Al Kamali to lead FIFA World Cup disciplinary committee
Emirati legal expert and Chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, Mohammed Al Kamali, will lead the Disciplinary Committee for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Netherlands defender Timber to miss World Cup with injury
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber will miss the 2026 World Cup after failing to recover from a groin injury, the Dutch Football Association said on Monday.
Suthar makes dream debut in India's largest Test victory
Manav Suthar's dream Test debut concluded with India registering their biggest test victory - by an innings and 300 runs against Afghanistan - inside three days of the one-off Test in New Chandigarh on Monday.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has expressed his condolences in a message to the leader of Philippines Ferdinand Marcos Jr after a powerful earthquake left at least 37 dead.
The UAE has welcomed a joint international statement on Sudan, reaffirming support for a peaceful, democratic and stable future for the African nation.
The UAE's National Anti-Narcotics Authority, in coordination with Dubai Police, has foiled an attempt to smuggle 267,300 amphetamine pills.
