Overview
- Australia lead 2-0 after rapid, clinical wins in Perth and Brisbane, leaving England chasing the series.
- England must win the final three Tests to regain the urn, a comeback achieved only once before in 1936–37.
- Fast bowler Mark Wood is out for the series with a knee injury, and reports indicate Ollie Pope and Gus Atkinson are set to be omitted for Adelaide.
- Australia are expected to restore Pat Cummins and likely Nathan Lyon to the XI in Adelaide, strengthening a bowling attack that already dominated.
- Glenn McGrath questioned England’s accountability under Bazball and warned a 5-0 result is possible if they fail to respond, as the team reconvenes after a brief Noosa break.