Summary
Australia cricket captain Pat Cummins will return for the third Ashes Test against England after missing the first two matches due to a back injury. The match will take place in Adelaide starting December 17, and Australia only needs a draw to retain the Ashes trophy. Cummins' return is the only change in the Australian squad following their recent win in Brisbane.
Key Facts
- Pat Cummins missed the first two Ashes Tests because of a back problem.
- The third Test between Australia and England starts on December 17 in Adelaide.
- Australia needs only a draw in the third Test to retain the Ashes.
- Cummins' return to the team is the only change after Australia won the second Test.
- England has never won the Ashes after going 2-0 down in a series.
- Fast bowler Jhye Richardson is training with the Australian team, recovering from a shoulder injury.
- Off-spinner Nathan Lyon is expected to return to the team for the third Test.
- England hasn't won a Test match in Australia for their past 17 attempts.