Cricket Australia’s high-performance team and the BBL have negotiated player availability, allowing Steven Smith to play three BBL games before the Sri Lanka tour, while Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja are limited to one match each. Travis Head and Australia’s bowlers will rest before the overseas tour, with Alex Carey, Sam Konstas, Beau Webster, Mitchell Marsh, and Jhye Richardson cleared to play in the BBL. The touring party for Sri Lanka is set to depart on January 19 or 20, with Glenn Maxwell possibly included, and selectors considering the 2027 tour of India when shaping the squad.
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