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With up to 10mm of grass on the MCG pitch, Australia has opted for a bold and historic option and left out offspinner Todd Murphy.

England's disastrous Ashes tour has received another blow with Jofra Archer ruled out of the remaining two Tests while skipper Ben Stokes has dug in to defend his beleaguered team.

A video said to feature Ben Duckett is under ECB investigation in another problem for England's disastrous Ashes tour.

Pat Cummins could be held back from the upcoming T20 World Cup as Australia look to manage his workload following his recent back injury.

ECB managing director Rob Key will investigate reports England's recent break in Noosa resembled a "stag do" as the tourists pick up the pieces from their Ashes defeat.

West Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson comes into Australia's squad for the fourth Ashes Test, while Victorian off spinner Todd Murphy has been named, and is a chance to play his eighth match and first on Australian soil.

Stuart Broad has attracted plenty of criticism for his low opinion of the current Australian team but the England great stands by his harsh assessment.

Mitchell Starc will be 37 by the time the 2027 Ashes kicks off in 18 months' time, but the in-form quick is open to spearheading Australia's attack in their next clash with England. 

Hobart star Nikhil Chaudhary launches a ball onto the roof of Kardinia Park in Geelong, but his 79 off 38 is still not enough to earn him player of the match honours in the win over the Renegades.

Officers from the Critical Incident Response Team armed with long-arm weapons will patrol outside the MCG during the upcoming Boxing Day Test.