Steve Smith struck a notably relaxed tone as he unveiled Australia's line-up for the opening match of what will be his ninth - and potentially final - Ashes series.
Steve Smith has praised fellow top-order batter Marnus Labuschagne for making a "pretty big statement" as a call-up to the Australia squad for the Ashes looms.
Australia's Steve Smith has declared himself ready for the Ashes against England next month despite having some time off in New York for the last few weeks.
The World Test Championship final between the Proteas and Australia at Lord's will be littered with individual battles throughout the contest.
Steve Smith has confirmed his retirement from ODI cricket after Australia's defeat to India in the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy on Tuesday in Dubai.
Australia claimed a 2-0 series whitewash of Sri Lanka with a nine-wicket victory in the second Test in Galle in their final Test match before taking on the Proteas in the World Test Championship final.