England white-ball captain Jos Buttler is likely to miss the upcoming white-ball series against Australia at home, starting September 11. He suffered a calf injury during the Manchester Originals’ practice sessions for the 2024 Men’s Hundred and is yet to fully recover from the setback.

There is a popular saying that form is temporary but class is permanent. Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane exemplified the trend in the ensuing County Championship as he blazed an elegant boundary to rack up a first century in 19 months, a statement to the selectors ahead of India’s home Test season.

B Sai Sudharsan is set to make his mark with Surrey in the County Championship. The talented southpaw previously appeared in Surrey's Championship match against Essex in June, played in two additional matches for Surrey in September 2023, and will now contribute to Surrey for two games.

Jonny Bairstow is preparing to represent Yorkshire in the upcoming County Championship matches as red-ball domestic cricket resumes following a six-week break. Bairstow was sidelined from England’s red-ball team with Jamie Smith being favoured by the management as the Three Lions wicket-keeper.