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Australia weigh up shock selection call for second Ashes Test

Steve Smith confirmed that Australia would not be naming their team until the toss (Robbie Stephenson/PA) — Steve Smith confirmed that Australia would not be naming their team until the toss (Robbie Stephenson/PA) (PA Wire)

Australia's captain, Pat Cummins, could make a shock return for the second Ashes Test after being left out of the initial squad and missing the first Test due to a back injury.
Stand-in skipper Steve Smith stated that the team selection remains open, with the final decision to be made at the toss on Thursday.
Cummins has been training with the team and “looks pretty good”, according to Smith, though the intensity of a match differs from net practice.
The team will not be announced until the toss, which is scheduled for 2pm local time (3:30am in the United Kingdom) on Thursday.
If Cummins returns, Brendan Doggett is the most likely player to be replaced, and Josh Inglis is expected to be recalled to the middle order.

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