England Has announced his playing eleven for the crucial third Ashes Test against Australia In Adelaide, starting on Wednesday, 17 December, Brisbane suffered a second consecutive defeat with a singular change in the line-up. fast bowler Gus Atkinson Has been dropped as the tourists look to bounce back from a 2-0 series deficit.
Josh Tung will play in place of Gus Atkinson.
Having suffered a fourth consecutive series defeat on Australian soil, the England management has largely retained faith in the core members of the squad and opted for only one personnel change with the addition of a fast bowler. passion tongueTongue, who impressed in his last Test match against Ireland, is known for his pace and ability to collect bounce, Their reintroduction is a clear step to increase the firepower of the seam attack jofra archer And braydon carse retained with captain ben stokesThe introduction of Tang, known for his high speed and awkward angles, is an attempt to complement Archer and Carrs and bring early success to the team,
NP spot for Shoaib Bashir despite Adelaide’s spin-friendly conditions
Decision to ignore the 22 year old off spinner once again Shoaib Bashir In favor of all-rounder will jacks This is arguably the most surprising step of the selection process. The Adelaide Oval is considered to be the most spinner-friendly ground in Australia outside the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). The drop-in pitch, combined with the hot South Australian sun, often broke, providing significant turn and variable bounce, especially in the latter half of the Test. Australia have already confirmed the return of their top spinner Nathan Lyon for the match, highlighting the specific circumstances. Former players and pundits immediately raised questions as to why England would deny their best frontline spinner a debut on a pitch suited to his craft.
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England’s playing XI for the third Ashes Test:
Zach Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Jamie Smith (wk), Will Jacques, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue
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