Joe Root-led England on Tuesday announced their playing XI for the fourth Ashes Test, which begins on January 5 at the Sydney Ground. The visitors did not alter the batting order, but did make a headway in the pace attack. Veteran pacer Stuart Broad returned to the line-up and replaced Olly Robinson, who is the leading wicket-taker for England in the current series.
According to cricket.com.au, England assistant coach Graham Thorpe confirmed on Tuesday that both Robinson and Chris Woakes are currently suffering from shoulder pain. He also said that both Broad and Ben Stokes have points to prove at the SCG.
Robinson’s unavailability has opened doors for Broad who will form a strong fast bowling unit along with the likes of James Anderson and Mark Wood.
On the other hand, there was no change in the batting line-up after England were reduced to 68 in the second innings of the Boxing Day Test, giving the Aussies a 3–0 series win.
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Meanwhile, Australia have also announced their line-up for the Sydney Test. He forcibly replaced Travis Head with Usman Khawaja, who was tested positive for Covid-19 last week. Boxing Day Test hero Scott Boland has also retained his place in the XI.
Home captain Pat Cummins reported that Hazlewood and Jhye Richardson had done some bowling drills but were not fully fit.
These are 4. Key playing XIth Ashes Test:
Australia XI: Marcus Harris, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.
England XI: Haseeb Hameed, Jacques Crowley, David Malan, Joe Root (c), Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Mark Wood, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, Jimmy Anderson.
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