Pacer Michael Neser has been ruled out of the remainder of Australia A match against India A with hamstring injury after bagging four wickets on the opening day of the second unofficial Test.

Drafted to India A's squad ahead of the unofficial 2nd Test against Australia A, star batter KL Rahul lasted just four balls.

Michael Neser got the nod ahead of young quick Lance Morris, who suffered a side strain during last week's one-day clash against West Indies in Canberra.

Brisbane Heat thumped Sydney Sixers by 54 runs in the Big Bash League (BBL) on Wednesday to clinch their second title

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.