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No batting changes for vital Ashes Test - McCullum

No batting changes for vital Ashes Test - McCullum

Summary

England's head coach Brendon McCullum stated that no changes are expected in England's batting line-up for the third Ashes Test against Australia in Adelaide. Although England is down 2-0 in the series, McCullum emphasized sticking with the established players and potentially adjusting the bowling line-up instead.

Key Facts

  • England's cricket team is playing the third Ashes Test in Adelaide starting on Wednesday.
  • England is currently behind 2-0 in the series against Australia.
  • Head coach Brendon McCullum plans to keep the same top seven batsmen.
  • Ollie Pope and Jamie Smith were considered for replacement but will likely remain in the lineup.
  • Spinner Shoaib Bashir and seamer Josh Tongue might be selected for this Test.
  • High temperatures in Adelaide could influence team selection, possibly involving spinner Bashir.
  • McCullum is not worried about job security despite England's performance in the series.
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