Carey, Smith, Khawaja among Ashes stars rejoining BBL-15
A number of leading Australian players have made themselves available for selection from January 10.
A number of leading Australian players have made themselves available for selection from January 10.
Smith walked out ahead of play to attempt his familiar pre-match routine, only for the dizziness that had troubled him in recent days to resurface.
Cummins has been sidelined with back soreness since Australia’s tour of the Caribbean in July, with scans later revealing a lumbar bone stress.
Initially expected to miss six to seven weeks, Stokes eased concerns over his Ashes availability by resuming net sessions with county side Durham.
Labelling it the most 'muddled' top three, former England speedster Stuart Broad criticised Australia’s constant chop-and-change approach of their top order following the retirement of David Warner at the end of 2023 and Marnus Labuschagne’s recent dip in form
Matthews said earlier this month she was "very positive" about the match going ahead in Perth despite concerns that players and staff might have to quarantine upon arrival
ECB said that it had been in discussions with England men's players and management.
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has stepped in on behalf of his country's cricketers and has pleaded for the families to be allowed to travel to Australia
Vaughan has said that if players are not allowed "to have their family members with them", the tour should be called off
The off-spinner, Nathan Lyon, further said that the Australian team were eagerly waiting for India's return to Down Under later this year.
