Sidelined:Glenn Maxwell is out of Australia’s match against England due to concussion.Credit:Getty
Maxwell’s injury may require a batting order reshuffle and will weaken Australia bowling without his steady off-spin but it will allow Marnus Labuschagne to retain his place.
Labuschagne insisted the Australians had not changed their views on the legitimacy of Alex Carey stumping Jonny Bairstow when he wandered out of his crease during the second Ashes Test,but claimed the resurfacing of that dramatic moment during the tournament following a Bazball book launch and a Stuart Broad podcast would have no impact on Saturday’s clash against struggling England at Ahmedabad.
Victory would give Australia five wins in a row and all but assure them of a semi-final place while defending champions England,with just one win,would be left stuck at the bottom of the table.