New Zealand are scrambling to get their team together ahead of Thursday's first Test against England, with travel disruption caused by Cyclone Gabrielle playing a part.
Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood looks set to miss the opening Test match in India due to injury.
England's Harry Brook has been named as the International Cricket Council's (ICC's) men's player of the month following his outstanding Test series in Pakistan.
South Africa managed to hold off the Australian bowling attack to draw the third and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.
Batting coach Justin Sammons says the Proteas will take a positive approach into their batting innings after persistent rain meant no play was possible on day three of the third and final Test against Australia in Sydney.
Usman Khawaja battered the South African bowling attack to help guide Australia to a mammoth 475/4 at the close of play on day two in Sydney.