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.