Steve Smith, Australia's Test captain, is dealing with an elbow injury but is expected to attend the pre-tour camp in Dubai. Spinner Matthew Kuhnemann is recovering from thumb surgery and may join the squad in Sri Lanka. Pat Cummins continues to be monitored for ankle soreness, missing Tests for the birth of his second child.
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