Australian batsman Steve Smith is set to be ruled out of the third Ashes Test against England in Adelaide.
Australian batsman Steve Smith has been ruled out of the third Ashes Test against England in Adelaide.
Usman Khawaja replaces Smith, who captained Australia for the first two Tests.
The third Test, which England must win to have any chance of regaining the Ashes, starts at 11.30pm UK time.
“Steve’s been feeling a little bit unwell the last couple of days. He came and gave it a crack this morning but didn’t think he was going to be up for this one,” said returning Australia captain Pat Cummins, who won the toss and chose to bat first.
“So he’s headed off home but pretty lucky we’ve got someone like Usman who can step right in. He’s going to bat four.”
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