England Announce Playing XI for Third Ashes Test at Adelaide

England Announce Playing XI for Third Ashes Test at Adelaide

England have named their XI for the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval, making one change: Josh Tongue replaces Gus Atkinson.

With Ben Stokes’ side trailing 0-2, the remaining three matches are crucial to reclaim the Ashes urn. Tongue’s inclusion keeps Shoaib Bashir on the bench, sparking debate given Adelaide’s spin-friendly conditions. Atkinson has struggled, taking just three wickets in 54 overs at an average of 78.66, with his first breakthrough only in his 41st over at Brisbane.

England’s XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue.