Ashes: Faulkner, Starc in Australia team for finale
London: Australia has made two changes for the fifth and final Ashes test, with allrounder James Faulkner and left-arm swing bowler Mitchell Starc replacing top-order batsman Usman Khawaja and seamer Jackson Bird. Australia coach Darren
London: Australia has made two changes for the fifth and final Ashes test, with allrounder James Faulkner and left-arm swing bowler Mitchell Starc replacing top-order batsman Usman Khawaja and seamer Jackson Bird.
Australia coach Darren Lehmann announced the changes Tuesday on the eve of the match, saying Faulkner will bat at No. 7 when he makes his test debut at The Oval in London.
Australia is looking to avoid a 4-0 series loss against England.
Australia Playing Eleven for final test:
CJL Rogers, DA Warner, MJ Clarke*, SPD Smith, SR Watson, BJ Haddin†, PM Siddle, RJ Harris, NM Lyon, Mitchell Starc, James Faulkner
Australia coach Darren Lehmann announced the changes Tuesday on the eve of the match, saying Faulkner will bat at No. 7 when he makes his test debut at The Oval in London.
Australia is looking to avoid a 4-0 series loss against England.
Australia Playing Eleven for final test:
CJL Rogers, DA Warner, MJ Clarke*, SPD Smith, SR Watson, BJ Haddin†, PM Siddle, RJ Harris, NM Lyon, Mitchell Starc, James Faulkner