India, Dec. 25 -- England have named their playing XI for the Boxing Day Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, confirming two changes for the fourth match of the series and delivering a major blow in the process: Jofra Archer has been ruled out for the remainder of the tour with a left-side strain, according to the ECB.

Archer's absence forces a reshuffling of England's pace group for a fixture that often sets the tone for the back half of an Australian summer. Gus Atkinsoin returns after missing the third Test in Adelaide, coming straight back into the XI as England look to fight for pride at the iconic MCG.

While Archer's injury is the headline, England have also made a significant batting call. Ollie Pope has been left out, wit...