Serbian great Novak Djokovic pulled out of the Adelaide International, saying he was "not quite physically ready" as he prepares for the Australian Open.

Run-machine Travis Head hit a swashbuckling 163 and Steve Smith a composed unbeaten 129 as Australia built a 134-run lead over England.

Tensions emerged in recent weeks and his reign came to an abrupt end on New Year's Day.

The Toyota Gazoo Racing W2RC proved a dominant display on stage two of the Dakar Rally 2025, in Saudi Arabia.

The Australian Open starts 18 January.