Fit-again Australia captain Pat Cummins says there is a way back for Usman Khawaja, despite veteran batter - who turns 39 this week - overlooked for third Ashes Test vs England from Wednesday; Cummins

The fast bowler will return as captain at Adelaide as he plays his first game for five months having recovered from a back injury

Star Australia skipper Pat Cummins finally makes his return as Cricket Australia took centre stage to announce their playing XI for the third Test of the Ashes 2025-26 clash against England in Adelaide.

Usman Khawaja has had a challenging series so far, managing only two runs in the first innings of the opening Test in Perth. Such performances can lead to increased scrutiny, especially for a player nearing the end of his career. With the intense competition for spots in the Australian lineup, Khawaja's form has been under the microscope.

Captain Pat Cummins and spinner Nathan Lyon have returned to the Australia XI for the third Ashes test against England in Adelaide but opener Usman Khawaja has been left out, leaving his test career at a cross-roads.

The only change to Australia’s 15-man squad for the third Ashes test beginning next week in Adelaide was an important one — Pat Cummins returns as captain and to enhance the home side’s fast-bowling corps.

Police armed with rifles will be part of a beefed-up security presence at the third test between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval after the Bondi Beach shooting attacks, officials said, while flags will be flown at half-mast.

CA's decision over private investment will go a long way towards shaping the futures of both the BBL and Australian cricket as a whole

England get the third Ashes Test of the 2025/26 series underway later this week looking to avoid a series defeat. It has been a shambolic start to the series for England, losing the first two