Overview
- Tim David said he expects to be eased in and could be rested during parts of the group stage under a plan set with medical staff.
- He missed the Pakistan tour after a hamstring injury cut short his Big Bash League season but has now been cleared to play.
- In training at the Colombo Cricket Ground, he launched multiple sixes, including one onto the Gymkhana Club roof behind the sightscreen.
- David is slated for a middle-order role and emphasized maintaining intent against spin, a likely feature of his match-ups.
- Australia opens versus Ireland on Feb 11, then faces Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka and Oman through Feb 20, with the top two advancing to the Super Eight.