Australia's Smith out of third Test with illness
Summary
Australia cricketer Steve Smith is not playing in the third Ashes Test against England due to illness and was replaced by Usman Khawaja. Australia, already leading the Ashes series 2-0, will keep the Ashes if they do not lose this match. The match is being played in Adelaide, and Australia chose to bat first after winning the toss.Key Facts
- Steve Smith is out of the third Ashes Test because he is unwell.
- Usman Khawaja is replacing Smith in the team's lineup.
- The Ashes Test series is between teams from Australia and England.
- Australia leads the series 2-0 and will retain the Ashes if they avoid defeat in this Test.
- The third Test match is happening at the Adelaide Oval.
- Steve Smith previously missed a Test against West Indies due to a broken finger.
- This is the first home Test Smith missed since his 2019 ban.
- Khawaja, who just turned 39, was experiencing back issues but steps in to fill Smith's spot.
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