Steve Smith has praised fellow top-order batter Marnus Labuschagne for making a "pretty big statement" as a call-up to the Australia squad for the Ashes looms.
Australia's Steve Smith has declared himself ready for the Ashes against England next month despite having some time off in New York for the last few weeks.
Australia made light work of a revised target to secure a commanding seven-wicket victory over India in a rain-disrupted first ODI at Optus Stadium, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Australia fast bowler Scott Boland says he has his "own internal motivations" ahead of the Ashes against England and is not worried about what the opposition says.
Australia stormed into the semi-finals of the ICC Women's World Cup with a crushing 10-wicket win over Bangladesh in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.
Australia captain Pat Cummins admits he is "less likely than likely" to be fit for the first Ashes against England that starts in Perth on 21 November.