Steve Smith made a winning return from concussion after missing Australia's one-day international series against England.
Australian all-rounder Mitch Marsh has been sent for scans after twisting his ankle while bowling in the Indian Premier League overnight.
Rajasthan Royals coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed Steve Smith has been cleared to return from concussion,having missed Australia's one-day international series against England.
The bright lights of the Indian Premier League return on Saturday but cricket's most lucrative Twenty20 tournament has also had to adjust to COVID-19.
Steve Smith is still on the mend from concussion,having missed all three matches in Australia's 2-1 series victory over England.
The Australian cricketers on tour in England had hoped to avoid quarantining ahead of the IPL but some may now even to wear ring monitors in a bid to avoid the coronavirus.
Josh Hazlewood is enjoying life in a bio-secure bubble in England and is keeping a close eye on the coronavirus outbreak at his Indian Premier League franchise,Chennai Super Kings.
A streamlined leadership set-up meant Pat Cummins was the preferred vice-captain over Alex Carey but the South Australian still has a key role to play.
Lawyers opposing Mitchell Starc's $1.53 million case had even sought footage of the fast bowler's 2017-18 Ashes series in a bid to deny his claim.
The Twenty20 league was originally scheduled to begin in late March but had to be put off because of the COVID-19 crisis
Leading Australian players expect to be given a leave pass from Cricket Australia to play in the Indian Premier League despite a looming clash with the start of the Australian domestic season.