Shikhar Dhawan played an exciting knock of 91 not out in a thrilling contest against Australia Champions.

A century by Alex Hales along with cameos from Callum Ferguson, Sam Billings and Ben Cutting helped Sydney Thunder register a record BBL total, in their match against Sydney Sixers.

Callum Ferguson said Australian batsmen would be better prepared to play spin if they continued to practice on hybrid pitches in Brisbane.

Glenn Maxwell will continue playing for Yorkshire after county teammate Aaron Finch was ruled out with a fractured foot.

Middle-order batsman Callum Ferguson replaces Michael Clarke in the squad. George Bailey will captain the side with Brad Haddin as his deputy.

Put in to bat, Australia's second-string scored 315 for 7 with big contributions from Joe Burns (114) and Callum Ferguson, who stroked 74 from 78 balls.

South Australian Redbacks vice-captain Callum Ferguson is banking on a good performance in the upcoming Champions League Twenty20 cricket tournament to regain his place in the national one-day squad.

The International Cricket Council on Tuesday approved Indian speedster S Sreesanth's inclusion in the India's World Cup squad while also confirming Callum Ferguson and Jason Krejza as replacements in the Australian side.

Australia were today dealt a severe blow ahead of their World Cup title defence after batting mainstay Michael Hussey and spinner Nathan Hauritz were ruled out of the mega-event due to injuries.

Warriors produced a clinical display and defeated South Australia Redbacks comprehensively by 40 runs to storm into the final of the CL T20.