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By Samira Vishwas On Dec 23, 2025

Australia squad for the fourth Test: With a few hours left for the start of the fourth match of the Ashes series, the Australian team has announced the squad. The fourth Test match of the Ashes series will be played between Australia and England in Melbourne. Australia have dominated the Ashes so far and have taken a 3-0 lead to clinch the series as well. They have now announced their squad for the fourth Test starting on December 26.

Pat Cummins was handed the captaincy for the third Test, while Steve Smith was given the captaincy for the first two matches. Captain Pat Cummins has been dropped after the third Test and Steve Smith will now lead the side. Moreover, there has been another change in the team.

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Australia’s squad for the 4th Test announced

Cricket Australia officially announced on their website that Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the fourth Test due to workload. Nathan Lyon has been ruled out with a hamstring injury. Steve Smith did not play in the third Test but will return for the fourth. He will lead the team in Cummins’ absence. Australia have replaced Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins with Todd Murphy and Zay Richardson.

Introducing our squad for the Fourth NRMA Insurance Ashes Test at the MCG #Ashes pic.twitter.com/Y49XBO2tYn
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) December 22, 2025

Australia squad for 4th Test: Steve Smith (captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Greene, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Todd Murphy, Michael Nesser, Zay Richardson, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherold, Beau Webster.

Nathan Lyon suddenly walked off the field while fielding on the fifth day of the third Test. Now his hamstring injury will require surgery. Lyon is 38 years old and at the end of his career, so getting injured now is a big blow. Todd Murphy, a brilliant offspinner, has been given a chance to replace Lyon. He has taken 22 wickets in seven matches for Australia. In Nathan’s absence, Leon could make it to the final eleven.