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Usman Khawaja Left Out As Australia's Cummins, Lyon Back For 3rd Ashes Test

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Usman Khawaja Left Out As Australia's Cummins, Lyon Back For 3rd Ashes Test

By AFP News December 16, 2025 • 09:31 AM View: 592

Fit-again opener Usman Khawaja was left out of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide starting Wednesday as skipper Pat Cummins and veteran Nathan Lyon were named in an Australia side looking to seal the series.

Khawaja, who turns 39 this month, had back spasms and failed to open in the first Test victory against England in Perth then was ruled out injured for the second in Brisbane.

TAGS Pat Cummins Australia Cricket Team Ashes 2025-26 Nathan Lyon Usman Khawaja

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