Horner, 52, is exploring a way back to the paddock after he was sacked as Red Bull team principal following last July’s British Grand Prix.
McIlroy is not in his best form and will face a strong challenge from a number of the world’s best.
Parling acknowledged it “wasn’t appropriate for viewers to see” him confronting Doyle.
Despite being England’s only frontline spinner in Australia, Bashir was overlooked during last winter’s 4-1 defeat.