Tim Paine, the Australian Test skipper on Tuesday (06-10-2020) denied uneasiness that the star players playing in the IPL like Steve Smith, Pat Cummins would leave the players unprepared for the most-awaited Test series against India, which is going to be held in December. Now, in the 2020 IPL, Josh Hazelwood, David Warner, Steve Smith, Pat Cummins, and James Pattinson are participating. The IPL finishes on 10th November, while this weekend Sheffield Shield is going to take place in Adelaide.