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Murphy, Richardson named in Boxing Day Test squad, Lyon to undergo surgery

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Murphy, Richardson Named In Boxing Day Test Squad, Lyon To Undergo Surgery

By IANS News December 23, 2025 • 09:30 AM View: 618

Boxing Day Test: Todd Murphy and Jhye Richardson have been added to Australia's 15-member squad for the fourth Ashes Test, starting on December 26.

Murphy edged out Matt Kuhnemann and Corey Rocchiccioli to replace Nathan Lyon as the veteran off-spinner set to undergo surgery on his injured hamstring.

Murphy has featured seven times at Test level for Australia, with his most recent match coming at the start of the year against Sri Lanka in Galle.

TAGS Boxing Day Test Todd Murphy Jhye Richardson Ashes Test Matt Kuhnemann Corey Rocchiccioli Nathan Lyon Sri Lanka Steve Smith Pat Cummins Michael Neser Beau Webster Brendan Doggett Adelaide Test Scott Boland Alex Carey Cameron Green

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