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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rory Dollard

Australia weigh up shock selection call for second Ashes Test

Pat Cummins Ashes Test Australia Steve Smith
  • Australia's captain, Pat Cummins, could make a shock return for the second Ashes Test after being left out of the initial squad and missing the first Test due to a back injury.
  • Stand-in skipper Steve Smith stated that the team selection remains open, with the final decision to be made at the toss on Thursday.
  • Cummins has been training with the team and “looks pretty good”, according to Smith, though the intensity of a match differs from net practice.
  • The team will not be announced until the toss, which is scheduled for 2pm local time (3:30am in the United Kingdom) on Thursday.
  • If Cummins returns, Brendan Doggett is the most likely player to be replaced, and Josh Inglis is expected to be recalled to the middle order.

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