The legspinner could face close to a year on the sidelines after needing an ACL reconstruction

Earlier this year the fast bowler had been planning for the Ashes but lockdown and injuries changed it all

Their first task is to beat Bangladesh who had the better of the recent series but are out of the World Cup

Victoria coach Chris Rogers has urged a cautious approach with the batter to ensure he has a long career ahead

Defending champions Sydney Thunder have got themselves going with back-to-back wins

After losing T20I series to Bangladesh and WI earlier this year, Australia now need to beat both teams

Former Australia allrounder played 44 Tests and claimed 186 wickets at a remarkable average of 20.53

Australia haven't been picking Agar, with Zampa shouldering the burden of being the only spinner well

Moeen and Rashid shape as a big threat in a match that could show where Australia stand

Laughs off talk of poor form and believes he is close to being at his best

Australia are likely to be unchanged but Maheesh Theekshana could return for Sri Lanka if fit

The allrounder bagged 6 for 38 as Victoria were bowled out for 199

Smith's floating position is in part designed to overcome the challenging batting conditions on display in the UAE

There was just one Shield victory last summer, but it was the start of a rebuilding phase for coach Chris Rogers

They had some extreme batting lows last season before falling in the Shield final but won the Marsh Cup

The quick bowler's first delivery set the tone against South Africa in a superb powerplay display

Josh Hazlewood has made a compelling case for inclusion while two frontline spinners appear likely

The fast bowler will continue to play state, BBL and perhaps county cricket

Chris Rogers said the batter is "pretty positive" after the latest setback and last season showed what he can do

The left hander had moments of fortune but made the most of them to bat all day