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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 Khawaja out, Inglis retains middle-order spot
- 2🏆 Cummins and Lyon replace Neser, Doggett
- 3💡 Weatherald-Head opening pair backed strongly
- 4🔮 Australia eyes 3-0 lead at Adelaide Oval
"Josh Inglis has kept his spot in the middle order for the third Test while Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon return"
Usman Khawaja makes way as Australia reshuffles for the third Ashes 2025-26 Test at Adelaide Oval, with Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon storming back. Josh Inglis holds his middle-order slot, backing the explosive Jake Weatherald-Travis Head opening duo.
Bold Selection Backs Aggression
Khawaja's back spasms sidelined him in Brisbane, and despite declaring full fitness, selectors prioritise momentum from the Perth pair's fiery stand. Michael Neser and Brendan Doggett make way for the captain and spinner's proven firepower—Lyon insists no points to prove, ready to spin webs on the Adelaide pitch.
With Australia leading 2-0 after clinical wins, this call signals confidence in fresh blood. Khawaja's potential final Test looms large, but the Baggy Greens chase series glory unyielding.
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