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Australia has been rocked by the last-second withdrawal of Steve Smith from the Adelaide Test.

The star batsmen was struck in the nets and was unable to take his place in the lineup, replaced at the last minute by veteran Usman Khawaja.

It caps a dramatic build-up to the third Test, in which Australia is chasing a series-clinching win, and England fighting to keep the series alive.

Australia is also bringing back Nathan Lyon in addition to captain Pat Cummins – while England have reshuffled their attack, with Josh Tongue replacing Gus Atkinson.

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