Despite the packed international schedule, the upcoming Sheffield Shield matches provide a great opportunity for fans to watch some of the world's best red ball players fine-tuning their preparations ahead of the Ashes series.
Chief selector George Bailey said the next Shield round provides selectors with valuable insight ahead of the first NRMA Insurance Men's Ashes Test starting in Perth on 21 November.
After announcing Australia's Ashes squad, Chief Selector George Bailey said:
"The squad gives us good balance and, with 14 of those chosen playing the next round of Sheffield Shield, we will look forward to gather information as we move closer to the start of the first Test."
The matches will feature Australia's biggest names representing their state, alongside emerging talent pushing for opportunities.
Round Four Fixtures & Ashes Squad Players
New South Wales v Victoria (live and exclusive on Kayo Sports and Foxtel)
Sydney Cricket Ground | 10-13 November
Josh Hazelwood, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Sean Abbott, Steve Smith (NSW)
Scott Boland (Victoria)
Tasmania v South Australia
Bellerive Oval | 10-13 November
Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster (Tasmania)
Travis Head, Alex Carey (South Australia)
Western Australia v Queensland
WACA Ground | 11-14 November
Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Brendan Doggett (WA)
Marnus Labuschagne (Queensland)
Australia squad for First NRMA Insurance Ashes Test:
Steve Smith (c), Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon, Brendan Doggett, Sean Abbott, Jake Weatherald.
Every match will be live streamed on Kayo Sports, cricket.com.au, and the CA Live app.
