Peter Siddle, the captain of the BBL's team of the tournament, says Cricket Australia must find a way to stage the Twenty20 league in a shorter window.

Australia's medical staff will monitor Alyssa Healy's workload in the one-off Ashes Test, but the wicketkeeper-batter has no concerns about her own stamina.

Ageless paceman Peter Siddle has been recognised for his productive campaign for the Adelaide Strikers, named captain of the BBL's team of the tournament.

Usman Khawaja didn't agree but he had to go when Fawad Ahmed claimed a low catch to dismiss the Thunder skipper and turn the BBL Knockout tie the Strikers' way.

The Adelaide Strikers are one win away from a BBL Final berth after a six-run win over the Sydney Thunder at the MCG.

Australia quick Tayla Vlaeminck has suffered a stress fracture in her foot, ruling her out of the remainder of the Ashes and another World Cup.