CA have confirmed fresh pitches will be used for women's Tests this summer, after mass criticism of England's clash with India being played on a worn wicket.

Steve Smith will miss Australia's two white-ball tours before the T20 World Cup with an elbow injury while David Warner and Pat Cummins are unavailable.

Australia coach Justin Langer has come under-fire for his leadership style in recent times, but Test captain Tim Paine believes the issues have been overblown.

Veteran allrounder Dan Christian, Ben McDermott, Cameron Green, Ashton Turner, Wes Agar and Nathan Ellis have been called up to Australia's white-ball squad.

David Saker, Australia's bowling coach at the time of the sandpaper scandal, says Cricket Australia's secret report into the controversy should be released.

Melbourne Renegades have appointed David Saker as coach for the next two BBL tournaments.