With the high-profile series done and dusted, a confident Australia will look to continue their winning momentum against a depleted England side in the 4th Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground starting January 5 (Wednesday).
Meanwhile, the Aussie had to make a forced change bringing in Usman Khawaja in place of Travis Head, who tested COVID-19 positive last week. Scott Boland, who impressed one and all on his debut with a 6/7 spell to derail the visitors has retained his berth.
On the other hand, England will be under the pump after what has been a horrendous tour so far. Joe Root will be desperate to silence the outside noise where former cricketers have called for his sacking as the Test skipper. All-rounder Ben Stokes and veteran pacer Stuart Broad, who has been picked for the penultimate Test, will look to live up to the expectations.
Match Details
Details: Australia vs England, 4th Test
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground
Date and Time: 5th January 2022, 5:30 AM IST
Pitch Report
The new ball bowlers are expected to get some assistance from the Sydney Cricket Ground wicket. However, it is expected to ease up as the game progresses making it relatively easy for stroke-making.
Ashes 2021-22 – Australia vs England – Playing XI
Australia: Marcus Harris, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
England: Haseeb Hameed, Zak Crawley, Dawid Malan, Joe Root (c), Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Mark Wood, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, Jimmy Anderson
Fantasy Team Suggestion
Fantasy Team 1: Jos Buttler, David Warner (VC), Steve Smith, Dawid Malan, Haseeb Hameed, Joe Root (C), Cameron Green, James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc
Fantasy Team 2: Jos Buttler, David Warner, Steve Smith (C), Usman Khawaja, Haseeb Hameed, Joe Root (VC), Ben Stokes, James Anderson, Mark Wood, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc
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