Adelaide, Dec. 16 -- Captain Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon return to the Australian Test XI side as pacers Brendan Doggett and Michael Neser drop out, with the Aussies aiming to seal the Ashes series in Adelaide. The hosts have confirmed their playing XI for the third Ashes Test against England, as per the ICC website.

As a result, seasoned opener Usman Khawaja stays out of the XI, while reserve batter Josh Inglis keeps his spot in the side and is set to bat at No. 7 against the Three Lions at the Adelaide Oval.

Cummins said Khawaja was understandably disappointed at missing out on a recall despite Australia's 2-0 lead in the series, but praised the manner in which he responded to the decision.

"He's a real team man. He'll do whatever th...