Andrew McDonald News

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has admitted that the team’s Test top-order remains unsettled despite a 3-0 win over West Indies.

Steve Smith suffered a compound dislocation of his right little finger attempting a catch at Lord's during the World Test Championship final and the 36-year-old was lucky to have avoided surgery.  

Rishabh Pant changed the gears effortlessly in the second innings of the Sydney Test against Australia. 

The COVID infection within the Australian team originated with Travis Head contracting the virus after the first Test in Adelaide.

It's worth noting that Cameron Green's health has been a concern beyond the recent COVID-19 diagnosis.

Matt Renshaw and Ashton Agar are expected to leave the Australian squad currently on Test tour of India, said a report in Australian newspaper

With prolific Usman Kahwaja scheduled to arrive later on Thursday after his visa approval got delayed, he will join the touring party on Friday to prepare for the spin challenge in the right earnest. 

The 2023 IPL will be held in between the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (February-March) in India and the Ashes (June-July) in England. 

Coach Andrew McDonald added that Australia will have reinforcements in the form of Mitchell Starc when they begin the defense of their T20 World Cup title at home next month. 

The 40-year-old, who returned a positive test for the virus a day before Australia's T20 squad's departure to Sri Lanka on Wednesday, will isolate for a week in Melbourne and is likely to link up with the team in Colombo ahead of the second T20 on June 8.

Justin informed CA this morning he was not accepting the offer and would resign with immediate effect. The news was confirmed by Langer's management company.