Melbourne Stars will play in their first WBBL finals with four ex-Perth players ready to continue the club's turnaround against the Scorchers.

Steve Smith says he's rediscovered some familar feelings with the bat in hand just in time to thrive against India in the home summer.

David Warner says star power is crucial to the Big Bash League's success, but he won't be playing in it until his international career is finished.

India coach Ravi Shastri says injured stars Rohit Sharma and Ishant Sharma will struggle to play in the Test summer if they don't arrive in Australia this week.

Alex Carey can't wait for Australia's ODI series opener against India on Friday, which comes a day after his 14-day quarantine period ends.

David Warner will consider missing some cricket tours in 2021 with bio-secure bubbles and hotel quarantine limiting time with his young family.