Australia Retains Squad for 5th Ashes Test; Green, Labuschagne In, Atkinson Out

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News18•01-01-2026, 13:16
Australia Retains Squad for 5th Ashes Test; Green, Labuschagne In, Atkinson Out
- •Australia announced an unchanged squad for the 5th Ashes Test at Sydney Cricket Ground (Jan 4-8), retaining the Boxing Day Test lineup.
- •Despite recent struggles, Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green are included in Australia's squad.
- •Cameron Green, who secured a Rs 25.20 crore IPL deal with Kolkata Knight Riders, might be replaced by Beau Webster in the playing XI.
- •Spinner Todd Murphy's inclusion in Australia's playing XI is a strong possibility for the final Test.
- •England fast bowler Gus Atkinson is ruled out of the 5th Test due to a left hamstring injury.
Why It Matters: Australia keeps core squad for final Ashes Test; Green, Labuschagne retained, but playing XI changes likely.
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