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Australia has dominated the Ashes series so far. So far, Australia has won all three Test matches, whereas England has not even come remotely close to winning any match. The fourth Ashes Test will be played in Melbourne from 26 December. Even before the fourth Test was played, Australia has announced the last 12 players, in which the team’s regular captain Pat Cummins is not included. In his absence, Steve Smith will be seen captaining.
Australia vs England The third Ashes Test was played in Adelaide, in which Steve Smith did not play. Smith is making a comeback and will be the captain of the team in the absence of Pat Cummins. Let us tell you that this will be the last test match between any teams for the year 2025. Fast bowler Jhay Richardson has returned, who has not played any Test match for Australia after 2021.
In the press conference held before the fourth Test, Steve Smith told that he will captain the Australian team in the last two Test matches. Pat Cummins is out of the series due to injury. Smith has also clarified the situation regarding the batting position of Usman Khawaja. Usman Khawaja will play at number 5 in the fourth Test, but he also said that the playing eleven will be selected from these 12 players on the morning of the match.
Captain Smith also made it clear that Australia will play with 4 fast bowlers and there will be no spinner in the playing eleven. Travis Head, who played a memorable inning of 170 runs in the second innings of Adelaide Test as an opener, can also open in Melbourne.
Australia’s 12 players for the fourth test: Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Usman Khawaja, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, Brendon Doggett, Michael Neser, Jhye Richardson.
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