The two opening batsmen will feature in Northern Territory (NT) Cricket’s Strike League, which includes both T20 and one-day games played over weekends in July in Darwin, it was announced on Tuesday, May 29.

“The Strike League is seen as the perfect opportunity for both Bancroft and Warner to play some cricket during the traditional Australian winter,” said a statement from NT Cricket.

“Their presence and experience will be invaluable for our local players,” said Joel Morrison, NT Cricket CEO. “The Strike League is a fantastic competition with a mix of local, interstate and overseas players participating, and is a great showcase of the excellent facilities and talent we have in the North.”