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The Top End T20: After a challenging stretch marred by injuries, Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson is set to make his return to competitive cricket as he has been named in the Perth Scorchers squad for the upcoming Top End T20 tournament in Darwin.

This marks Richardson's first appearance on Australian soil since January, when he suffered an injury during the Big Bash League (BBL).

Richardson's inclusion in the Scorchers' lineup is a significant development, as he has been largely absent from domestic cricket. The paceman was recently handed a Cricket Australia contract and has been working towards full fitness after an array of injuries that have hindered his international career.