A number of Australian cricketers are reportedly keen to follow Steve Smith's lead and sign up for pre-Ashes stints in the County Championship.
Smith has joined Sussex for a brief spell ahead of the Ashes and is due to play three games against Worcestershire, Leicestershire and Glamorgan.
And it seems he will not be the last Australia star to enjoy some pre-Ashes preparation in the County Championship with the Daily Mail reporting that left-arm quick Mitchell Starc is among those also eyeing county stints.