Khawaja left out as Australia's Cummins, Lyon back for 3rd Ashes Test

Summary

Usman Khawaja was left out of Australia's squad for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide as Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon return to the team after injuries.

Key Points
  • Usman Khawaja was left out of Australia's third Ashes Test squad despite recovering from back spasms.
  • Pat Cummins returns to lead the Australian bowling attack after missing the first two Tests due to a back injury.
  • Veteran spinner Nathan Lyon is reinstated after being dropped for an all-pace attack in the previous Test.
  • Selectors retained Travis Head and Jake Weatherald as openers, leaving Khawaja's international future uncertain.
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