The battle for Australian cricket's top order for the Ashes has ramped up with Sam Konstas and Marnus Labuschagne hitting timely centuries to press their case, while the Big Bash has landed a huge signing with Indian cricket superstar Ravi Ashwin to join the Sydney Thunder.

The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden who are on deck to look at the world in cricket.

02:00 Ashes battle: Konstas, Labuschagne hit centuries

09:50 Aussie injury concerns: Cummins injury issue

14:30 England team: Tourists announce Ashes squad

21:00 One-Day Cup: Patterson, Weibjen, Sangha start in style

27:30 Ravi Ashwin joins Big Bash League

31:20 World cricket recap: Meredith lights up the UK

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