Key Australian bowler Ryan Harris says he is feeling good ahead of the start of the Ashes series against England next week.
Harris expects to play in the Ashes
The 34-year-old seamer has been unlucky with injuries in the past but he is hopeful he can stay fit for the duration of the five-match contest.
The first Test starts at Brisbane on 21 November and Harris has been told to sit out this week's round of Sheffield Shield matches in order to stay fresh for the opener.
Harris played in four of the five Tests against England last summer and performed superbly, being named Australia's man of the series after taking 24 wickets.
Asked about his fitness ahead of the upcoming Tests, he joked: "I get out of bed and I'm sore!
Harris expects to play in the Ashes
The 34-year-old seamer has been unlucky with injuries in the past but he is hopeful he can stay fit for the duration of the five-match contest.
The first Test starts at Brisbane on 21 November and Harris has been told to sit out this week's round of Sheffield Shield matches in order to stay fresh for the opener.
Harris played in four of the five Tests against England last summer and performed superbly, being named Australia's man of the series after taking 24 wickets.
Asked about his fitness ahead of the upcoming Tests, he joked: "I get out of bed and I'm sore!