The Hurricanes had topped the league stage of last season's BBL, that too with a 4-point lead. They then lost the semi-final by 6 wickets.
Cornwall put West Indies on top against Afghanistan New Zealand will be without Boult and de Grandhomme at Hamilton; Dhoni has requested the media to abstain from asking about his retirement till January; and Bailey is now an Australian selector.
Archer alleges abuse, Bailey becomes a selector, and a South Africa trip for Bairstow, Anderson.