Australia captain Pat Cummins has returned to the squad for the third Test in Adelaide, which could be a decisive match in the Ashes series. The fast bowler missed the first two Tests due to a back problem but has been training with the team and is expected to add depth to Australia's bowling attack.
Cummins' return is the only change to the Australian squad following their eight-wicket win in Brisbane. The Australians need only a draw in Adelaide to retain the Ashes, while victory will mean they win the five-Test series.
England, on the other hand, have been struggling with a 17-Test winless run in Australia and will be looking to buck this trend when they take the field at the Adelaide Oval. Their coach has acknowledged that their bowling attack is lacking depth, which could prove costly against a strong Australian team.
Cummins' presence in the squad could help to address this issue, but it's unclear whether he'll be able to bowl with his usual intensity after missing the first two Tests. He was training with the rest of the squad around Brisbane and took part in a public selection meeting the day before the second Test, but Steve Smith remained as temporary captain.
Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey described Cummins as looking like he's "moving really well" and has been around the group with lots of energy. However, the team is still without pace bowler Josh Hazlewood for the rest of the series due to hamstring and Achilles problems.
England will return to training on Sunday ahead of the third Test, which starts on December 17 (23:30 GMT). The Aussies have a strong position in the series, but England's coach believes they can still get back into it.
Cummins' return is the only change to the Australian squad following their eight-wicket win in Brisbane. The Australians need only a draw in Adelaide to retain the Ashes, while victory will mean they win the five-Test series.
England, on the other hand, have been struggling with a 17-Test winless run in Australia and will be looking to buck this trend when they take the field at the Adelaide Oval. Their coach has acknowledged that their bowling attack is lacking depth, which could prove costly against a strong Australian team.
Cummins' presence in the squad could help to address this issue, but it's unclear whether he'll be able to bowl with his usual intensity after missing the first two Tests. He was training with the rest of the squad around Brisbane and took part in a public selection meeting the day before the second Test, but Steve Smith remained as temporary captain.
Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey described Cummins as looking like he's "moving really well" and has been around the group with lots of energy. However, the team is still without pace bowler Josh Hazlewood for the rest of the series due to hamstring and Achilles problems.
England will return to training on Sunday ahead of the third Test, which starts on December 17 (23:30 GMT). The Aussies have a strong position in the series, but England's coach believes they can still get back into it.
! He's gonna bring some serious firepower to their bowling attack. But I gotta wonder, will he be 100% fit after sitting out the first two games? The Aussies are looking pretty solid, but England is trying to turn things around and I love their determination 
. Josh Hazlewood's absence stinks, though - that guy's been a game-changer for them in the past!
The Aussies are already on top, so if they can just hang in there, I don't see England doing much damage. That 17-Test winless run in Aus is looking like it might be a record for a reason 
. And let's not forget about the injuries – Hazlewood's out, and we don't know when he'll be back... the Aussies might be getting too confident? 
but gotta wonder how cummins' return will affect england's chances... 17 winless tests is crazy 
maybe they can finally break through at adelaide Oval 
so basically Australia needs one draw and they got it, easy peasy 
England is really struggling right now and their bowling attack is all messed up... like, seriously they need a new coach or something lol. Pat Cummins is back though, which is cool I guess, but we'll see if he can bring his A game after missing two tests 
Josh Hazlewood is still out tho, that's bad news for England 
. I mean, 17 Test winless run in Australia is a big deal, and their coach is already talking about addressing this issue? Like, come on, can't you see they need to step up their game?! 
. The team needs his depth in the bowling attack, and it's clear he's been training hard 
. However, I do have some concerns about his form - he did miss the first two Tests due to a back problem, so we'll just have to wait and see how that affects him on the field 
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. Bring it on, Adelaide Oval! 
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. Both teams are so experienced and don't need anyone to motivate them. Australia has been playing like champions since Cummins came back and now England thinks they can turn it around? 
They're still struggling with that bowling attack of theirs and I reckon it's gonna take a miracle for them to come out on top. The Aussies are just too strong right now. It's gonna be a dominant win from Australia, not even a close contest 
and that should give australia a boost with their bowling attack 
. but at the same time, england's bowlers need to step up their game if they wanna have any chance of beating them 
. The Aussies are looking pretty solid at the moment, but I think England will put up a good fight 
. Can't wait for the match on Dec 17 
! Fingers crossed for a strong Aussie win 
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. But at the same time, I feel for the English team, they're in a bit of a rut and need to turn their game around ASAP 
. And what's up with Josh Hazlewood not being able to play? It's like Australia's bowling attack is all over the place