Australia has recently unveiled their 15-member squad for the fifth and final Ashes Test to be held in Sydney, with the experienced Steve Smith leading the team once again. One of the notable decisions in the squad selection is the resting of Pat Cummins, the world's top-ranked Test bowler and Australia's vice-captain, aimed at managing his workload ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Despite a mixed performance in the ongoing Ashes series, Usman Khawaja has managed to retain his spot in the squad. The team's focus is now on bouncing back after their recent defeat and putting up a strong performance in the final Test match to salvage some pride and end the series on a positive note.
Australia has recently unveiled their 15-member squad for the fifth and final Ashes Test to be held in Sydney, with the experienced Steve Smith leading the team once again. One of the notable decisions in the squad selection is the resting of Pat Cummins, the world's top-ranked Test bowler and Australia's vice-captain, aimed at managing his workload ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Despite a mixed performance in the ongoing Ashes series, Usman Khawaja has managed to retain his spot in the squad. The team's focus is now on bouncing back after their recent defeat and putting up a strong performance in the final Test match to salvage some pride and end the series on a positive note.