'I wouldn't send my guys to Canberra either' - ex-Australia keeper Campbell

Former Australia international and Durham coach Ryan Campbell backed England's decision not to play their first-team batters in the pink-ball warm-up in Canberra.

England's decision to skip the match against the Prime Minister's XI has been criticised following their two-day defeat in the first Test in Perth.

The batters had limited time in the middle but they will still travel to Brisbane as planned for the day-night second Test, which starts on 4 December.

"I wouldn't be sending my guys to Canberra either," Australian Campbell told the 5 Live Cricket Show.

"That shows you have doubt. The last thing this team wants is doubt."

The two-day Canberra match begins on Saturday, with England having initially planned to send the Lions because of the tight turnaround if the Perth Test had lasted five days.

England will travel to Brisbane on Wednesday and are not scheduled to train until Monday. There is the possibility of an extra training session on Sunday.

Former Australia opener Simon Katich said: "Canberra is generally a low and slow wicket and Gabba flies through and swings.

"They feel like the Gabba nets will be the best way to prepare for that.

"The thing you would challenge is there are a number players who would benefit from time in the middle."