Steve Smith, who missed ​the Adelaide test due to a bout of vertigo, is back for the Boxing Day Test. Reuters
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Smith Leads Australia in 4th Ashes Test; Richardson Recalled, All-Pace Attack

  • Steve Smith returns to captain Australia for the 4th Ashes Test starting Boxing Day.
  • Pacer Jhye Richardson has been recalled to the 12-man squad after a four-year absence.
  • Australia opts for an all-pace bowling attack, excluding spinner Todd Murphy due to a seam-friendly Melbourne pitch.
  • Usman Khawaja retains his No. 5 batting spot after impressive scores of 82 and 40 in the previous Test.
  • Pat Cummins is ruled out due to injury, leading to Smith's captaincy for the remaining matches.

Why It Matters: Smith captains Australia for the 4th Ashes Test with an all-pace attack and Richardson's return.

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