A relentless bowling performance has seen Western Australia defeat champions Queensland on their own deck and shoot to the top of the Shield standings, while Jhye Richardson has put himself firmly in the frame for the Brisbane Test.

Meanwhile in Dubai Australia has won the T20 World Cup for the first time, slaying New Zealand in the final off the back of maligned figures Mitch Marsh, Dave Warner and Justin Langer, against all expectations.

Meanwhile the squad for the pre-Ashes matches has been set, with Marcus Harris all but confirmed as Warner's opening partner to begin the summer.