Australia selected 12 players for the Boxing Day Test against England, this fast bowler returned

By Samira Vishwas On Dec 25, 2025

Smith said the selectors wanted to take another look at Melbourne’s “very grassy” pitch tomorrow morning before deciding on their final playing XI. Jhai Richardson has returned to the team and he, Michael Neser and Brendan Doggett are in the race for the last two spots.

Let us tell you that due to captain Pat Cummins (management) and Nathan Lyon (injury) they have been out of the last two matches of the series. It was believed that due to Lyon being out, spinner Todd Murphy could come into the playing eleven. But the team management has decided to go with four fast bowlers.

Usman Khawaja has retained his place in the team. In the Adelaide Test, Khawaja, who came in the playing eleven in place of Smith, played important innings of 82 runs and 40 runs. He will be seen batting at number 5. All-rounder Cameron Green will bat at number 7 for the first time in his career.

Let us tell you that England has already announced the playing eleven for the Boxing Day Test. Joffra Archer has been ruled out due to injury and Ollie Pope has been dropped due to poor form. In place of these two, Gus Atkinson and Jacob Bethel have come in the playing eleven.

Australia’s 12 players for Boxing Day Test against England

Australia’s squad for the fourth Test: Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (captain), Usman Khawaja, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Cameron Green, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, Brendon Doggett, Michael Neser, Jhye Richardson.