New Delhi, Jan. 4 -- Australia took a surprise decision, as the Steve Smith-led side decided to go without a spinner in the fifth and final Test against England in the ongoing Ashes 2025-26, at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. Australia had named a 15-member squad for the final game of the series with Todd Murphy being the only spinner in the line-up.

However, on Sunday morning, Smith dropped a bombshell at the toss stating Beau Webster will be the only change in the playing XI from the previous game. Describing Murphy's omission, Smith said its much to do with the nature of the wicket as they felt its not going to spin much.

"Hate doing it, but we keep producing wickets that we don't think is going to spin. The seam's going to play...