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England Revamps Squad for Crucial Boxing Day Test

12/26/2025

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Atkinson Steps Up

Gus Atkinson replaces the injured Jofra Archer for the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with Archer ruled out for the tour due to a left side strain.
Jacob Bethell replaces Ollie Pope after Pope struggled with form.
England's lineup includes Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, and Ben Stokes as captain.
England trails 0-3 and aims to regain pride in this Boxing Day Test.

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Australia Aims Dominance

Australia will face England in the Boxing Day Test with a pace-heavy squad and aims for a 5-0 series whitewash.
Todd Murphy was called up after Nathan Lyon's injury but was left out because of MCG pitch conditions.
Stand-in captain Steve Smith will confirm the final XI at the toss.
Travis Head and Jake Weatherald remain openers, and Usman Khawaja will bat at No. 5.

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Atkinson Steps Up

Gus Atkinson replaces the injured Jofra Archer for the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with Archer ruled out for the tour due to a left side strain.
Jacob Bethell replaces Ollie Pope after Pope struggled with form.
England's lineup includes Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, and Ben Stokes as captain.
England trails 0-3 and aims to regain pride in this Boxing Day Test.

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