Australia name team to face England in third Ashes Test as two stars return

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16 Dec 2025 • 4:22 PM MYT
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  • Australia has recalled captain Pat Cummins and spinner Nathan Lyon for the third Ashes Test against England in Adelaide.
  • Batter Usman Khawaja was not selected for the playing XI, despite being fit after suffering back spasms in the first Test.
  • Australia, currently 2-0 up in the series, opted for a strong bowling line-up, adding 871 Test wickets to their XI.
  • Cummins stated that Travis Head's successful opening performance meant the batting line-up did not need to change.
  • Seam bowlers Brendan Doggett and Michael Neser also missed out, with Cummins acknowledging their disappointment but emphasising the importance of a strong squad.

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