Australia got a big shock in Adelaide, the team changed during the toss; Steve Smith out of playing-11

Steve Smith Out of 3rd Test: Before the third match of the five-match Ashes Test series being played between Australia and England, the Australian team has suffered a big setback. The team’s star batsman Steve Smith was suddenly out of the playing eleven of this test match. The information about which was given by Australian captain Pat Cummins at the time of toss. Pat Cummins is playing his first match in this series.

This match is being played at Adelaide Oval. Interestingly, Australia had announced its playing eleven for this Test a day before the match, whereas England had announced its team two days before. Steve Smith’s name was included in Australia’s announced team, but when the captain came on the field for the toss, his name was not in the playing eleven.

Usman Khawaja included in playing

At the time of the toss, it was revealed that Usman Khawaja has been included in the playing eleven in place of Steve Smith. The surprising thing was that Usman Khawaja did not get a place in the team announced a day earlier, but at the last moment he was included in the playing eleven. What happened that Steve Smith was out of the team overnight?

Pat Cummins told why Steve Smith was out

Australian captain Pat Cummins also clarified the reason for Steve Smith’s sudden dismissal during the toss. Cummins said that Smith was not feeling well for the last few days. He said, “Steve was feeling a little unwell for the last few days. He came to the field this morning and tried his best to play, but he did not feel that he was in a condition to play the match. After that he went home.”

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Cummins also said that it is a matter of relief for the team that they have an experienced player like Usman Khawaja, who can replace him immediately. Cummins said that it is fortunate for us that we have a player like Uzi (Usman Khawaja), who can replace him. He will bat at number four in this match. Pat Cummins won the toss and decided to bat first.

Playing-11 of both the teams for Adelaide Test

England (Playing XI): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Will Jacques, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue.

Australia (Playing XI): Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.