Summary
Australia will be without captain Pat Cummins and spinner Nathan Lyon for the remaining Ashes series matches against England. Cummins is resting due to a back injury, while Lyon recovers from hamstring surgery. Steve Smith will lead the team, and Todd Murphy and Jhye Richardson will join the squad.
Key Facts
- Australia leads the Ashes series 3-0 against England.
- Pat Cummins is resting his back to avoid long-term injury concerns.
- Nathan Lyon had surgery on a hamstring injury with no set recovery time.
- Steve Smith will captain the team in Cummins' absence.
- Todd Murphy will replace Lyon, and Jhye Richardson will take Cummins' place.
- The fourth Test begins on Friday (23:30 GMT, Thursday).
- The series win secures the Ashes for Australia, and they aim for a 5-0 sweep.
- Lyon injured his hamstring during the third Test while fielding.
