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Murphy ready for England to attack in Sydney Test

Murphy ready for England to attack in Sydney Test

Summary

Todd Murphy, an Australian cricket player, is preparing to play in the final Ashes Test match in Sydney. With Nathan Lyon out due to injury, Murphy might take a more active role despite spin playing a reduced part in the current series. The Ashes series has seen fewer spin wickets compared to previous series.

Key Facts

  • Todd Murphy is an Australian cricket player who has taken 22 wickets in seven Test matches.
  • Murphy may play in the Sydney Cricket Ground Test because Nathan Lyon is injured.
  • Spin bowlers have taken only nine wickets in the current Ashes series so far.
  • The Ashes series is set to have the fewest spin wickets in an Ashes series of at least four Tests.
  • The Sydney Cricket Ground traditionally favors spin bowlers.
  • England won the fourth Test in Melbourne, narrowing the series score to 3-1.
  • Australia announced their preliminary squad for the T20 World Cup, including players like Mitchell Marsh as captain and Pat Cummins.

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