Ashes 2025-26: England name Playing XI for third Test at Adelaide Oval, make one change
The Three Lions have called in Josh Tongue, whereas, Will Jacks has retained his place in the side.
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England have named their Playing XI for the upcoming third Test against Australia for the ongoing Ashes 2025-26, which will be played at the Adelaide Oval, starting December 17. The Three Lions have called in Josh Tongue, whereas, Will Jacks has retained his place in the side. Tongue marks the only change in the English side from the Brisbane tie, where Gus Atkinson featured in the line-up.
The batting core, as head coach Brendon McCullum had reaffirmed his faith in, has been retained, with Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, and Ollie Pope forming the top order. The middle-order includes experienced campaigner and centurion from Brisbane Joe Root, along with star batter Harry Brook and skipper Ben Stokes. Jamie Smith will be the wicketkeeper, while Jacks will be the spin-bowling all-round option.
Changing settled line-ups is not really our way: McCullum
As it comes to speaking about pace, the unit has welcomed Tongue to feature alongside the quicks like Brydon Carse and Jofra Archer. Without many changes to the line-up, the attack for the Adelaide encounter looks like a fairly balanced combination to hit the field. However, the fear of losing the series with them being 0-2 down already will make the visitors thinking to enter the ground with a changed approach.
England XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue
Australians to be led by Pat Cummins
Meanwhile, the Australians will also be cherishing the return of skipper Pat Cummins, who will make a mark in the series for the first time. Steven Smith captained the Aussies in Perth and Brisbane, leading brilliantly to secure a solid lead in the historic rivalry. Cummins will hope to build on the atmosphere in the dugout, and take an unassailable lead to regain the Ashes.
Australia squad for 3rd Test: Pat Cummins, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Brendan Doggett, Michael Neser, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon, Usman Khawaja, Cameron Green, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey, Josh lnglis, Beau Webster, and Jake Weatherald
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