Aaron Finch’s single-handed demolition of England's bowlers in the first Twenty20 International on Thursday is enough to earn him this week’s Cricket World Player of the Week award.

Aaron Finch smashed a new Twenty20 International record score of 156 to set up a 39-run win for Australia over England at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

David Warner has been released from Australia's Ashes squad to join up with the 'A' team which is currently touring South Africa and Zimbabwe.