Perth, Nov. 6 -- England captain Harry Brook has stressed the importance of improving the team's preparation and fitness standards ahead of their upcoming white-ball series against Australia.

With England set to play three ODIs and five T20Is against Australia Down Under, Brook said the team would use the series as an opportunity to sharpen their skills, strengthen their fitness and establish higher standards in their preparations to the next year's ODI World Cup in Africa.

Notably, England had come under intense scrutiny over their off-field conduct during the 2025-26 Ashes and will be keen to avoid a repeat of such criticism during the upcoming series.

"With the World Cup 12 months away, it's a good period now to really start to try ...