Australia stars to return to Shield action ahead of Pakistan Tests

In a recent development from the Australian domestic circuit, Alex Carey, Marnus Labuschagne, and Cameron Green are set to showcase their skills in the Sheffield Shield after the recently concluded 2023 ODI World Cup. Carey has hit a slump recently and will be keen on finding form. 

After scoring a half-century in the World Test Championship final against India and another crucial fifty in the triumph against England at Edgbaston, Carey's Ashes performance saw him register scores of 8, 5, 20, 10, and 28.

"I don't feel like one-day and Test cricket overlay," Carey said, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo last week. "So we'll wait and see when Test selection comes out, but I'm looking forward to getting out there Tuesday and having a hit with the red ball for the Redbacks and then see what happens.

"You never want to get dropped in any format, and unfortunately after the first game, I didn't get back out there, but I thought I held myself around the group pretty well."

Green, who was dropped for the final Ashes match, faces tough competition for a Test spot but remains optimistic about continuous improvement.

"I'm obviously still learning as a cricketer. So I'm not too stressed about selection at the moment about selection at the moment. There's a lot of cricket, a lot of things can happen with injuries or form.

"At the same time, I can use it as in a pretty positive way. I can spend more time in the nets, really trying to get that rhythm of red-ball cricket. If you're not playing the Test match, you might be able to play another Shield game.

"There are obviously a few silver linings you can take out of it and try and improve your skills and just be better for it if you get the chance."

Labuschagne is also set to hone his skills with red-ball practice ahead of the upcoming Tests, while Nathan Lyon is gearing up for a domestic appearance following a managed return from injury.

As of now, the star batter David Warner is resting before what could be his final Test series. Meanwhile, Steven Smith and Travis Head are actively engaged in their T20I series in India. The Sheffield Shield promises a riveting showcase of talent as these cricketing stalwarts make their return to domestic action, setting the stage for an exciting summer of cricket.