Joe Burns could be set to make a Big Bash League return as early as tomorrow after being named in the Brisbane Heat's 19-man squad for their clash with the Sydney Sixers at the Gabba.<\/p>\n
Burns was free to return to the BBL when he wasn't named in Australia's 18-man squad for the two final Tests against India.<\/p>\n
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A decision on whether the Queenslander plays his first BBL match since the 2019-20 summer is now set to be made when the Heat name their 13-man squad ahead of the bat flip.<\/p>\n
Star Heat batsman Jimmy Peirson said a BBL comeback would give Burns a massive boost.<\/p>\n
https:\/\/twitter.com\/HeatBBL\/status\/1344865886323105793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw<\/a><\/p>\n "It's probably the best thing for him, getting in and playing some T20 cricket," Peirson said.<\/p>\n "Disappointing news to see him out of the Test team. He's such a fantastic player.<\/p>\n "He'll be back, bigger and stronger, and (I'm) looking forward to catching up with him."<\/p>\n For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by<\/em><\/strong> clicking here!<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"