Overview
- Australia confirmed a 15-man group for the third Test with Cummins the only addition to the Brisbane squad.
- Coach Andrew McDonald said Cummins is fit and, barring setbacks, is expected to captain when the Test begins on December 17 in Adelaide.
- Spinner Nathan Lyon is expected to return to the XI, putting seamers Michael Neser and Brendan Doggett at risk of making way.
- Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the remainder of the series with hamstring and Achilles problems, shifting Australia’s pace options.
- England pacer Mark Wood announced he is out of the rest of the Ashes due to a knee issue.