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    Archer ruled out of Ashes, Atkinson returns as England name XI for MCG Test
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    Archer Ruled Out Of Ashes, Atkinson Returns As England Name XI For MCG Test

    By IANS News December 24, 2025 • 11:58 AM View: 733
    Melbourne Cricket Ground: England announced their playing XI for the fourth Ashes Test against Australia, making two changes from the Adelaide game, as Jofra Archer has been ruled out for the remainder of the series with side strain and Ollie Pope missed out on the upcoming game.

    Left-handed batting all-rounder Jacob Bethell comes into the side and is listed at No.3, while fast bowler Atkinson returned after missing the last outing. The fourth Ashes test is set to begin on Boxing Day, December 26, at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

    "England have made two changes to the XI that played in the third Test in Adelaide. Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out for the remainder of the tour with a left side strain, and Surrey batter Ollie Pope misses out.

    TAGS MCG Test Ashes Test Jofra Archer Ollie Pope Jacob Bethell Boxing Day Melbourne Cricket Ground Gus Atkinson Ben Stokes Adelaide Oval Zak Crawley Ben Duckett Joe Root Harry Brook Jamie Smith Will Jacks Brydon Carse Josh Tongue
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