Australia A calls to hit counties

Five counties are going to be hit by the withdrawal of players who have been selected in the Australia A squad for the Top End series, in Darwin and Cairns, against New Zealand, Pakistan and India. Travis Birt (Derbyshire), Mark Cosgrove (Glamorgan), Dan Cullen (Somerset), Brad Hodge (Lancashire) and Chris Rogers (Northants) have been named in the 14-man party. The matches take place during July.