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Australia squad for remaining Ashes Tests

Australia have annouanced an unchanged squad for the remainder of the 2021-22 Ashes series.

The 28-year-old skipper Pat Cummins is set to return to the test side following a Covid scare.

The 30-year-old seamer Josh Hazlewood is set to return for the Boxing Day Test.



The opening batsman Marcus Harris has retained his spot for the rest of the Ashes, while Usman Khawaja will remain the only back-up.

Australia squad:

Pat Cummins (c), Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, Jhye Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Swepson, David Warner.

Schedule:

Third Test: December 26-30 at MCG, Melbourne

Fourth Test: January 5-9 at SCG, Sydney

Fifth Test: January 14-18 at Bellerive Oval, Hobart

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