Coach Andrew McDonald also stands by the decision: “Ashton was suited to these conditions and we needed to make room”
“What I really want is to get 100% out of my players, and to create a positive environment for them”
Mitchell Starc has indicated Australia could need to draw on their reserves against India, with Cameron Green’s injury changing the dynamic of the Test attack
Taj Nehar and Sanjida Akter earn maiden call-ups to the ODI side
Sunrisers Hyderabad coach will attend the IPL auction in Jeddah during the first Test, despite being Australia’s bowling coach
Jack and Prest in the wickets for Hampshire to complete 71-run win
India A made a solid start to their chase but fell away against the home side’s spinners
Australia survived a collapse of 7 for 28 that saw them bowled out for 142, with Kerr bagging four wickets
Shaheen Shah Afridi, who left the side after the first Test following the birth of his son, also rejoins the Pakistan squad