Overview
- Travis Head will miss the Big Bash League for a third straight season to rest before next month’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
- Cameron Green stays unavailable as he rebuilds fitness after major back surgery in late 2024 and he does not hold a BBL contract.
- CA’s Ben Oliver said players are following tailored plans to recover from the five-Test Ashes and prepare for upcoming international commitments.
- Seven Ashes squad members rejoin BBL sides from January 10, with Michael Neser due January 14 and Mitchell Starc set to return January 16.
- CA offered no new detail on Pat Cummins or Josh Hazlewood as the recovering pacemen are seen as unlikely to be risked before the tournament, and InsideSport reports Scott Boland and Nathan Lyon will miss the rest of the BBL season.