Cameron Green is clouded in uncertainty about whether he will continue to bat at number three against England in the Ashes, the oldest rivalry in cricket. The lanky all-rounder confirmed that he is likely to take up the bowling duties, which will serve as a massive boost for the Baggy Greens
This match will mark the inaugural occasion that men's Test cricket is contested under lights at the MCG, following the Women's Ashes Test at the iconic venue in January. The MCG was the site of the first Test back in 1877.
Wicketkeeper batter Alex Carey reckons Australia might need to put at least 400 runs on the board if they bat first against South Africa in their upcoming Champions Trophy Group B clash on the placid surface of Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
England will miss the services of right-arm seamer Kate Cross or the one-off Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), while two important Australian players make a comeback in the squad in order to seek a series whitewash, as per the ICC official website.
Australia's mainstay pacer Mitchell Starc has rooted for teenage tearaway Mahli Beardman and believes the 19-year-old is "ready to go" if the Baggy Greens need his services in the final three ODIs against England.
Spinner Adam Zampa feels that the future of ODI cricket remains uncertain, but the format remains a priority for youngsters in Australia despite the increase in franchise cricket.
England's Liam Livingstone is relishing his new number four role in the T20I set-up after producing a match-winning performance against Australia in the second T20I.
Australia's stand-in captain, Travis Head, felt he should have brought Matthew Short early in the attack after the visitors fell short of sealing the series in the second T20I by a whisker.
England stand-in captain Philip Salt had special praise in store for Liam Livingstone following the heroics he produced in the second T20I against Australia to level the series at 1-1.