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Sock JohnsonAshes 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!
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Quick rundown
1.Steven Smith returns to captain Australia as Cummins rests for workload management ahead of Boxing Day at the MCG.
2.Nathan Lyon's torn hamstring requires surgery, sidelining him for an extended period.
3.Jhye Richardson earns a recall after a year, with the final XI still to be decided.
4.Pacers Starc, Boland push for pace roles while Neser and Doggett are in the mix.
5.Boxing Day clash vs England could see an all-pace attack as Australia chase the series win.
