Australia A are headed to India with Sam Konstas a surprise inclusion ahead of the end of year Ashes, Mohammed Siraj proves there's life in the Indian attack without Jasprit Bumrah and Joe Root makes an emphatic statement ahead of the end of year Ashes series.

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

04:30 Australia v South Africa: What's at stake in Top End tour?

15:30 Australia A in the sub-continent: Konstas headlines tour

21:30 England v India Test series: Bumrah reliance ends, Root primed for Ashes

31:00 World cricket recap: Warner lights up in the UK

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