Australia are set to be missing several key personnel when they tour Pakistan for three ODIs starting later this month.
Australia are set to grace Zimbabwe with their presence for a three-match ODI series this September.
Jake Weatherald is set to get a prolonged stint to establish himself as Australia's opening batter after being included in the latest national contracts list.
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald insists Cameron Green will remain part of the long-term plans for the Test team, despite the allrounder's low returns in the Ashes.
India will bring down the curtain on their 2026/27 home season with a marquee five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia, beginning on January 21 in Nagpur.
Australia captain Pat Cummins has voiced his concern about players in his country giving up national contracts in favour of chasing bigger financial incentives in T20 leagues.