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The Latest Breaking News from Andrew McDonald

Australia mull over spin question as Todd Murphy enters mix with plenty to play for

Off-spinner not guaranteed spot in XI but may have key role against a side that will try to clear the boundary

The Guardian - UK

Australia considering pace onslaught for MCG Test

Cameron Green's spot for Boxing Day could be in jeopardy, with Australia considering using four pacemen at the MCG to further rattle demoralised England.

AAP

Australia captain Pat Cummins and spinner Nathan Lyon ruled out of rest of Ashes

Cummins is being rested after his decisive role in the third Test while Lyon is out with a hamstring injury

The Independent UK

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Steve Smith captains Australia in Boxing Day Test as Pat Cummins plays no further part in Ashes

Fast bowler takes precautionary decision after back problems

Evening Standard

Cummins no certainty for World Cup after Ashes success

Australia are "hopeful" Pat Cummins will be available for February's T20 World Cup after the Test captain was ruled out for the rest of the Ashes.

AAP

Vertigo bouts return but Smith hopeful for Melbourne

Steve Smith's on-again off-again battles with vertigo have cost him playing in the third Ashes Test, but Australia are confident he will return in Melbourne.

AAP

Aussies make big Khawaja call in new-look Test XI

Pat Cummins insists the door is not shut on Usman Khawaja's Test career, despite the fit-again veteran being left out of the side for the third Ashes Test.

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Return of captain Pat Cummins leaves Australia facing key selection decisions for third Ashes Test

Cummins will be back to lead Australia as they look to seal the series in Adelaide

The Independent UK

'Hope for the best': Australian gloveman on masterclass

Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey is being lauded around the world, but says his latest masterclass came with no specific training and a basic mantra.

AAP

‘Desperately disappointed’ Mark Wood ruled out of Ashes with knee injury as England call up replacement

Australia, meanwhile, have ruled Josh Hazlewood out of the final three Tests

The Independent UK

Australia ponder surprise new role for Khawaja

Australia are considering recalling Usman Khawaja into the middle order for the third Ashes Test, says coach Andrew McDonald.

AAP

Injured Aussie quick ruled out of Ashes series

Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series in another setback for the injury-plagued paceman.

AAP

The compelling case for Nathan Lyon at the Gabba

Only Mitchell Starc has bowled more overs with the pink ball than Nathan Lyon as speculation continues as to whether the spinner will play at the Gabba.

AAP

Aussie pace aces gear up ahead of return for Ashes

Australia captain Pat Cummins has bowled with a pink ball in Sydney as the star paceman tries to prove his fitness for the second Ashes Test.

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No mental edge after Perth Test, Australia insist

Australia dismissed England twice in the space of 68 overs in Perth, but coach Andrew McDonald says they can't trust the same plans to work all summer.

The Independent UK

Australia coach gives Ashes fitness updates on Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood

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The Independent UK

Australia face nervous wait on Pat Cummins’ availability for second Ashes Test

Back problems meant Cummins missed the first Test as Australia romped to a two-day victory over England

AAP

Victorious Australia give latest on injured pace aces

Australia coach Andrew McDonald has provided an update on sidelined quicks Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood ahead of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba.

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AAP

Australia no guarantee to pick Khawaja for Gabba Test

Usman Khawaja is still struggling with a back issue that flared up in the first Test and is not guaranteed selection in Brisbane, even if fit.

The Independent UK

Australia captain Pat Cummins steps up recovery ahead of the Ashes series

The 32-year-old has not played for Australia since the West Indies series in July.

AAP

Aussie delight as Cummins bowls, Smith tons up

Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins has completed a brief return to bowling, hours before replacement skipper Steve Smith plundered a century for NSW.

AAP

Ashes bolter Marsh still coy on Test recall

Mitch Marsh insists he has not considered his Test chances despite coach Andrew McDonald talking up the prospect of a shock Ashes recall.

AAP

Boland's MCG heroics more relevant than 2023 Ashes blip

England went after Scott Boland in the 2023 Ashes and became the only team to conquer the Victorian, but Australia's coach believes that is now irrelevant.

The Independent UK

Australia head coach not giving up hope of having Pat Cummins for Ashes opener

Cummins returned to running this week as he recovers from lumbar bone stress in his lower back.

AAP

Labuschagne 'close to his best': Andrew McDonald

Australia coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed Marnus Labuschagne is an option to open again in Test cricket, praising his return to form ahead of the Ashes.

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