Australia has announced the squad for the third Ashes Test against England. They currently lead the five-match series 2-0 after winning the recently concluded thrilling Lord’s Test by 43 runs. However, before the third Test, he has suffered a big setback as an off-spinner. Nathan Lyon has been written out of the rest of the series.
Lyon, playing in his 100th consecutive Test for Australia, was injured while taking a catch and although he batted in the second innings, he did not bowl at all. Australia have decided not to announce any replacement for him as of now, as Todd Murphy will replace Lyon in the playing XI for the Leeds Test. Reserve batsman Matt Renshaw has also been left out of the squad but will remain in England to be available in case of injury to any player.
In addition, Jimmy Peirson will remain with the team as cover for Josh Inglis who has returned home for the birth of his first child. Speaking of Lyon’s replacement, the off-spinner himself has backed Murphy’s good form after an impressive tour of India, where he took 14 wickets in four Tests at an average of 25.21.
“His stock ball is very good in international cricket. We have seen that India is arguably the toughest place to bowl spin. It will be a different challenge for the England batsmen. If they come to him, it will give Todd a offers a good opportunity.” challenge. But here in England is your chance to leave your mark. It’s a big Ashes series, he is excited about the opportunity,” Lyon said, according to cricket.com.au.
Australian squad for the third Test against England: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Usman KhawajaMarnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Todd Murphy, Michael Neser, Jimmy Pierson (wicketkeeper), steve smith (Vice-captain), Mitchell Starc, David Warner