Australia skipper Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon were on Tuesday ruled out of the final two Ashes Tests against England with the veteran spinner facing surgery and an extended period on the sidelines.

Arteta said former Manchester City forward Jesus, 28, was ready to start.

South Africa will be looking for a positive start in Marrakech to top the last edition's performance in Ivory Coast.

Coach Brendon McCullum concedes England got their preparations wrong heading into the Ashes.

New Zealand crushed West Indies by 323 runs on Monday to win the third Test at Mount Maunganui and seal a 2-0 series victory, with Jacob Duffy's five-wicket haul proving crucial.