Australia is hoping to return to a pitch that caters to its spinners for the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney. Todd Murphy is expected to play his first home Test.
Breakdown
- MCG pitch deemed unsatisfactory and unfavorable for spinners
- Sydney pitch expected to favor spin; spinner inclusion seen as essential 11s
- Todd Murphy backed to play his first home Test against England 23s
- Coach McDonald opts for stability to secure World Test Championship points 1m 7s
- No announcement yet on Usman Khawaja's possible retirement 52s