Australia's Smith out of third Test with illness
Usman Khawaja, who was left out after losing his place after experiencing back spasms in the first Test, replaces Steve Smith in the Australia XI in Adelaide.
16 Dec 23:18 · BBC Sport
Australia win toss, to bat in third Ashes test in Adelaide
ADELAIDE, Dec 17 : Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat first in the third Ashes test against England at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday but the hosts suffered a late blow with Steve Smith ruled out of the match.Usman Khawaja will take Smith's place at number four in the batting order.
16 Dec 23:21 · CNA
Khawaja defies the obituaries with half-century in third Ashes test
ADELAIDE, Dec 17 : Usman Khawaja proved reports of his demise as an international cricketer were greatly exaggerated as he scored a defiant half-century on Wednesday to steady Australia on day one of the third Ashes test against England.Initially overlooked by selectors for the match at Adelaide Oval, a decis
17 Dec 04:45 · CNA
Usman Khawaja's Test career survives as Steve Smith gets ruled out of 3rd Ashes Test
Usman Khawaja, who many thought might not play another Test, has been granted a lifeline due to Steve Smith's unfortunate injury.
17 Dec 02:09 · Inside Sport India
Third Ashes test: Steve Smith aiming for a Boxing Day return after being ruled out of 3rd
Steve Smith targets a Boxing Day Ashes return after being ruled out of the third test due to health concerns.
17 Dec 04:37 · The Hindu
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