Overview
- Usman Khawaja is reported fit after back spasms and has been named in Australia’s 15-man squad for the third Test.
- Australia lead the Ashes 2-0 and can clinch the series in Adelaide starting December 17.
- Travis Head and Jake Weatherald forged effective opening stands in Khawaja’s absence, including Head’s match-winning 123 in Perth.
- Coach Andrew McDonald has kept open the possibility of using Khawaja in the middle order, underscoring a genuine selection dilemma.
- David Warner also urged faith in Jake Weatherald and nominated Matt Renshaw as a longer-term opening option, noting Head’s strong record at No. 5.