Australia With the return of the captain, the giants strengthened their Ashes campaign Pat CumminsNaming him in a 15-man squad for the third Test at Adelaide on 17 December.
Pat cummins is back after a long injury
After weeks of cummins outside, the bag is finally frozen green again. The fast bowler had missed two Tests due to a groin stress injury, which had kept him out of competitive cricket since the tour of Australia In the West In July. Although he pushed the option to the grave, the team management be careful, allowing him to spend extra time to extend the rhythm of the extra time and the workload.
Its return now provides both leadership stability and a boost to its pace artillery, but a territory that works well, but only Cummins will benefit further with control and strike power.
Usman Khawaja holds his ground amid batting uncertainties
Experienced opening USMAN KHAWAJAwhich has played a limited role so far, thus keeping its place due to back problems. Khawaja also did not feature in Perth and was unavailable for the second Test in Brisbane, but selectors remain confident in his value at the top of the order. Its inclusion raises the puzzle of selection in particular Jake Weatherald and Beau Webster Part of the extended staff.
The decision not to continue with Xhuajha’s XI – or Australia’s provisional formations – is set to be a crucial test of the team’s structure.
After the duo’s return, Bowling Conundrum
With both Cummins and the veteran Off-Spinner Nathan Lyon Back in the Playing XI, Australia face some tough choices in the PACE division. Scott Boland, Michael Neserand Brendan Doggett All of them have contributed as spin options, but at least two of them could be ruled out of contention for the Adelaide Test. Lyon’s comeback, in particular, often rewards the Adelaide oval, especially in day-and-night conditions. Along with the presence of Cummins and Mitchell Starc It can further shrink existing seam-bowling spots.
Holding a 2-0 lead with three Tests remaining, Australia are once again perfectly placed to retain the Ashes at home. A win in Adelaide would wrap up the URN early, allowing the hosts to play the final two matches with freedom.
With Cummins’ leadership and experience back at the helm, the Australian camp will feel even more confident of extending their lead in what is already a must-win series.
Australian squad for the third Ashes
Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boumd, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Green, Travis Green, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherd, Beau Webster
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