Australian veteran Usman Khawaja remains in the frame for selection for the third Ashes Test after being included in the squad for Adelaide headlined by the return of captain Pat Cummins.

Khawaja was left out of the second Test XI after struggling with a back injury during the series opener in Perth, and new opener Jake Weatherald broke through with his first half century at the Gabba .

The end of the 38-year-old’s international career will have to wait however, after he was named in Australia’s 15-player squad for the third Test beginning 17 December. Ashes Weekly: Starc shines for Australia as England slump again – podcast Read more

Travis Head has starred alongside Weatherald at the top of the order making Khawaja’s return as an opener unlikely, although his versatility could s

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