Usman Khawaja left out of Australia’s XI for third Ashes Test in Adelaide

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Source: theguardian.com
Usman Khawaja left out of Australia’s XI for third Ashes Test in Adelaide
  • Veteran batter’s omission means Josh Inglis retains spot at No 7

  • Travis Head to open as Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon return to side

Usman Khawaja could be facing the end of his international career after being overlooked for the third Ashes Test. Pat Cummins, who will return to captain Australia after what he called an “aggressive” rehabilitation from his back injury, has just about kept the door ajar for the opener.

Cummins is one of two changes for the hosts as they look to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in this Ashes series. Nathan Lyon makes a comeback on his former home ground, with Brendon Doggett and Michael Neser the bowlers to miss out despite the latter’s five-wicket haul in Brisbane.

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