Adelaide, Dec. 8 -- Riding high on a 2-0 series lead, Australia are prepared to make hard selection decisions as they look to seal the Ashes in the third Test against England starting December 17 at the Adelaide Oval.
The hosts registered a commanding eight-wicket win in Brisbane on Sunday, giving them a long break before the next ICC World Test Championship fixture.
According to the International Cricket Council (ICC) website, skipper Pat Cummins is set to return to the playing XI, while the fitness of opener Usman Khawaja and pacer Josh Hazlewood will be closely monitored in the lead-up to the red-ball match.
Australia may also consider recalling veteran spinner Nathan Lyon, who was omitted for the day-night Test at the Gabba. Marnus L...