Ashes 2025-26: Australia Struts Without Cummins and Lyon
Australia’s strutting into the Boxing Day Test like a champ, but wait! No Pat Cummins or Nathan Lyon, folks! Captain Steven Smith’s back to lead the squad, while Jhye Richardson’s making a triumphant return after shoulder surgery. Get ready for a showdown at the MCG, where the batting lineup is stacked and the bowling crew is primed to unleash some serious smackdown!
Quick rundown
- Steven Smith returns to captain Australia as Cummins rests for workload management ahead of Boxing Day at the MCG.
- Nathan Lyon's torn hamstring requires surgery, sidelining him for an extended period.
- Jhye Richardson earns a recall after a year, with the final XI still to be decided.
- Pacers Starc, Boland push for pace roles while Neser and Doggett are in the mix.
- Boxing Day clash vs England could see an all-pace attack as Australia chase the series win.
