Ian Bell

Marcus Harris has not been offered a contract by the Melbourne Renegades, as the batsman fights for a spot in the Australian Test side.

The pressure will be on 'nervous' Australians during the Ashes, according to former England batsman Ian Bell, who ripped into the Steve Smith's side.

Star Ian Bell made 61 while Mitchell Johnson took 3-33 in the Perth Scorchers' BBL win over Adelaide Strikers.

Axed England batsman Ian Bell says he hopes to play a key role for the Scorchers on and off the field during the BBL.

They were once Ashes foes, but Justin Langer and Ian Bell will be BBL friends when they team up for the Perth Scorchers this summer.

Ian Bell stated his case for an England recall with a century in his first County Championship innings of the season.