The 35-year-old made his Test debut in the Boxing Day clash with India in 2011.

Cricket Australia is determined to scrap revenue-sharing after 20 years, saying more funds were needed for the game's grassroots, and that the offer it has on the table provided handsomely for players.

"I had a very sick mum during one of those series and Virat Kohli said something that was inappropriate," Ed Cowan said.

Explosive left-hander says he enjoyed his 109-run partnership with Chris Rogers. Warner compared Rogers' approach to Ed Cowan and appreciated his ability to play the waiting game.

Warner is on his way to rejoin Australia's Ashes squad after scoring 193 and 33 for Australia A in a four-day match against South Africa A.

Ed Cowan added 66 and Phil Hughes made 84 in an opening stand of 150 as Australia, who trail 2-0 against England in the five-Test series, ended the first day on 354 for five after winning the toss.

The constant changing of batting order is due to to two possible reasons - Phil Hughes not making one spot his own and Australia's batting not clicking in general. Hughes too finds it a bit frustrating but is keen to make a mark.

Ed Cowan added 66 and Phil Hughes made 84 in an opening stand of 150 as Australia ended the first day on 354 for five after winning the toss. Steven Smith is batting on 98.

Michael Clarke is sidelined amid reports that a long-standing back injury flared up after Australia's crushing second Test defeat against England at Lord's. Ed Cowan will skipper the team in Clarke's absence.

Clarke, who had been suffering from a recurrence of his longstanding back injury during the early stages of the tour, got in touch for next week's first Test against England at Trent Bridge by making 124 off just 98 balls.