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Carey’s hometown century and Khawaja’s 82 help Australia reach 326-8 on Day 1 of 3rd Ashes test
Alex Carey has posted a hometown hundred and Usman Khawaja has scored 82 after a last-minute recall to help Australia reach 326 for eight at stumps on the first day of the third Ashes test.
Spinner Todd Murphy has been called into the Australia squad in place of the injured Nathan Lyon for this week's fourth Ashes test, while captain Pat Cummins will skip the Boxing Day test as his back issue is managed.
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Australia Vs England, 4th Ashes Test: Captain Cummins Rested By Aussies, Murphy Replaces Lyon
Australia have confirmed their squad for the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG, with Todd Murphy replacing the injured Nathan Lyon and captain Pat Cummins being rested
Pacer Jhye Richardson is also in contention to play the Boxing Day Test in the absence of Cummins. On the other hand, Murphy is the potential replacement for Lyon, having been picked ahead of Cricket Australia-contracted Matthew Kuhnemann, leading Sheffield Shield offspinner Corey Rocchiccioli and four-Test legspinner Mitchell Swepson.