The hosts have injury worries, with opener Pathum Nissanka out due to a groin injury and de Silva struggling with a side strain.

Brazilian star Neymar on Monday ended his injury-plagued 18 month stay in Saudi Arabia as his club, Al-Hilal said they had "agreed to terminate the player's contract by mutual consent".

France's Adam Siao Him Fa returns from injury with a third consecutive European men's figure skating title in his sights as the continental showcase glides into action on Wednesday.

The Orcas running club in Durban is set host its first ultra-marathon in April.

South Africa were drawn against record winners Egypt in Group B.