“If veteran players are sticking around just for the Ashes as a send-off, it does beg the question of whether that’s the right mindset. It’s crucial that we embrace the future and build confidence in selecting our next Test players,” added Johnson

The revised schedule of the IPL 2025 has left very little time for the Australian and South African players with their preparations for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final. The match is scheduled to be played at the Lord's Cricket Ground from June 11