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Cameron Green aims to bowl again before the Ashes, potentially returning in the Sheffield Shield after back surgery sidelined him last year. While he's contributed with the bat, Green believes his bowling will significantly boost Australia against England.

Australia batter Steve Smith is likely to play in the second Test against the West Indies, revealed head coach Andrew McDonald. Smith missed the first Test after sustaining a finger injurey during the World Test Championship (WTC) final 2025 vs South Africa.

Steve Smith is poised to rejoin the Australian Test squad by Sunday for the second Test against West Indies in Grenada, following recovery from a finger injury. His return could bolster Australia's batting lineup, which showed vulnerabilities in the first Test. Smith has been progressing well in New York, and his participation hinges on his performance in upcoming net sessions.