Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne and Alex Carey will turn up for brief appearance in Big Bash League (BBL) matches before Pakistan and West Indies Test series. But, Travis Head , the hero of ODI- World cup final has been given substitute for this T20 series.

Khawaja and Labuschagne will represent the Brisbane Heat against Perth Scorchers The next day on 28 January Carey is expected to play for Adelaide Strikes when they face Hobart Hurricanes. Before January 19, the Brisbane heat will have to play crucial fixtures against a wily Scorchers. Despite being assured of finishing at least among top three teams in Big Bash League Twenty20 season this time around – for first instance since their creation merger back then in late

Heat coach Wade Seccombe said both Khawaja and Labuschagne will need to return for the team if they were playing meaningful cricket as it could help them. Heading back to lead the Strikers, who are sixth in standings and play poorly is probably going to be good news for Carey.

An announcement by the Strikers indicates that Travis Head cannot be selected for Big Bash during layoffs in international Test series intervals. Players such as these enter teams just when they need to negotiate the brutal schedule of BBL Their availability offers an incentive for their side.