Australia officially named its squad for the crucial third Test on Wednesday, with the biggest news being the inclusion of captain Pat Cummins to face England in Adelaide.
According to CricketWorld, The main motive behind this reveal is to give the presenters a significant boost as the series reaches decisive moments.
The 32-year-old has been sidelined with a lower back injury since the tour to the West Indies in July.
In this regard, Australian coach Andrew McDonald said: “We feel he will be as prepared as possible.”
Josh Inglis replaced the injured left-hander in the team for the second Test, batting in the middle order while Travis Head moved up to open alongside Jake Weatherald.
McDonald has been observed not ruling Khawaja out from going down when the dynamic Head opens again on his home Adelaide Oval wicket.
McDonald said: “Uzzie needs to be fit and available and then we will work out our batting order based on the area.”
Seasoned off-spinner Nathan Lyon, who has 562 tickets, is likely to return to the team after being dropped at home at the Gabba for the first time in 12 years.
If Cummins plays, it means only Scott Boland, Michael Neser and Brenden Doggett will line up alongside Mitchell Starc in the pace attack.
The recent selection announcement showed Australia playing to its strengths and opting for the most capable leadership to beat England decisively.
Furthermore, the selectors made minimal changes, banking on the stability and shape of the current batting order to achieve the series-winning result.
