Joe Burns, who captained Italy in their historic journey to a maiden T20 World Cup qualification, has been left out of the nation's plans for the major tournament.

Former Australia batter Joe Burns, who led Italy to its first-ever T20 World Cup qualification, will be omitted from the European nation's squad for the showpiece in India due to availability issues that came in the way of a contract between him and the Italian Cricket Federation.

The former Australia batter has recalled an incident from his Test debut, involving India great Virat Kohli, from his Test debut in 2014.

Former Australia Test opener Joe Burns said Tuesday he will represent Italy in their bid to reach the 2026 T20 World Cup in tribute to his late brother.

Wicketkeeper-batter Jimmy Peirson dodged a massive bullet on Monday after Australian all-rounder Cameron Green took out his helmet with a 'vicious' short-ball during a Marsh Cup One-Day game between Queensland Bulls and Western Australia (WA) at the Gabba in Brisbane.

India vs Australia: David Warner has returned to the Australia squad for the final two Tests. Will Pucovski, Sean Abbott have also been added to the squad.

IND vs AUS: Expressing concerns about Australia's failure with the bat in the Boxing Day Test, Ricky Ponting said that selectors have got a lot of thinking to do over the next few days.

India vs Australia: Sachin Tendulkar said the DRS "needs to be thoroughly looked into", especially for 'Umpire's Call' after a couple of close LBW decisions went Australia's way.

Australia vs India: Joe Burns revealed that he was very confident about his batting skills during the first Test match, which the hosts won.

Australia vs India: Joe Burns, who himself was out of form before he smashed an unbeaten fifty, said he is hoping the opponent batsman Prithvi Shaw doesn't score runs at all in the Border-Gavaskar trophy.