Main points:
The England team, which is trailing 2-0 in the Ashes series, will try to make a comeback in the third Test. This match will be played in Adelaide from 17th December. England have made one change in the playing eleven and included Josh Tongue in place of Gus Atkinson. Ben Stokes will captain.
Delhi: England’s position is currently in trouble in the five-match Ashes series being played between England and Australia. Australia has won both the test matches played so far and has taken a 2-0 lead in the series. Now both the teams will face each other for the third test match at Adelaide Oval from 17th December. England would like to make a comeback in the series by winning this match. For this the team has announced its playing eleven.
England made changes in the team for the third test
The England team has made one change for the third test. Fast bowler Gus Atkinson has been dropped and Josh Tongue has been included in the team. Ben Stokes will be seen captaining the team and Will Jacques has also been given a place in the playing eleven.
Josh Tong is returning to red ball cricket after a long time. He last played a Test match against India in July. So far he has taken 31 wickets in six test matches. Out of these, he has taken five wickets against Australia.
The England team would like to keep the series alive by winning this match. If there is a defeat in the third test, then the hold on the Ashes will become stronger.
England’s playing XI for the third test
Jack Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (captain), Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Will Jacques, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue.
