Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has questioned Josh Hazlewood's participation in the Indian Premier League (IPL), suggesting the stint could harm the seamer's Ashes prospects.
England cricket star Stuart Broad has thrown fuel on the fire after dismissing Australia's Ashes victory in 2021-22 due to the prevailing COVID-19 restrictions.
English-born wicketkeeper Josh Inglis will be eyeing a Test debut while opener David Warner has retained his spot in Australia's initial squad for the Ashes.
Ollie Pope would embrace the challenge of being captain in the Ashes if parachuted into the role but insists his main focus ahead of the new season is consolidating his place in England's top three.
India will take on Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at the Oval in England after Sri Lanka fell out of the reckoning in dramatic fashion.
Virat Kohli scored his first Test century since 2019 as India posted 571 on day four of the fourth Test against Australia.