Australia included fast bowler Michael Neser in the squad with Josh Hazlewood reportedly being given time to recover and prepare for the Ashes in England.

Ricky Ponting feels Australia will turn to the line-up that has served them so well in recent times and guided the side to the top of the WTC standings.

A boundary line catch from Michael Neser in a Big Bash League (BBL) match between Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat on Sunday has sparked controversy.

Brisbane Heat registered a 15-run victory over Sydney Sixers in their Big Bash League match on Sunday

AUS vs ENG, Ashes 2nd Test Day, 3 highlights: Australia were in a strong position at stumps on the third day of the second Ashes Test in Adelaide on Saturday as they finished the day at a second innings score of 45/1 and a massive lead of 282 runs.

England were reduced to 12/2. Dawid Malan and captain Joe Root battled hard to make sure England suffered no further losses before play was suspended due to bad weather. England were 17 for 2 at stumps on Day 2, trailing Australia by 456 runs.

The Ashes, 2nd Test: Australia Test skipper Pat Cummins on Thursday expressed disappointment on missing out on the second Ashes Test but said he was excited to see Michael Neser finally getting a chance to make debut in the longest format.

Ashes: Injured Australian paceman Josh Hazlewood was Monday ruled out of the second Test against England in Adelaide this week, with Jhye Richardson or Michael Neser in line to replace him.

Australia bowler Michael Neser might have suffered a hamstring strain during the Sheffield Shield match but Queensland Cricket is hopeful the pacer will be available for the opening Ashes Test.

Sheffield Shield Final: Marnus Labuschagne's sensational catch capped off a five-wicket haul for Michael Neser as New South Wales were bundled out for 143 in their first innings.