Ashes 2nd Test: David Warner fit to play, Jhye Richardson to replace Hazlewood

Updated : Dec 15, 2021 10:20
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AP

Newly-appointed Test skipper Pat Cummins on Wednesday confirmed Australia's playing XI for the 2nd Ashes Test in Adelaide starting Thursday.

In a huge boost to the hosts, an in-form David Warner has been declared fit to play. The opening batter was nursing sore ribs after the 1st Test.

Cummins also confirmed that Jhye Richardson will replace an injured Josh Hazlewood for the Day-Night Test. The fast bowler last played a Test in 2019 against Sri Lanka. There were no other changes to the XI that crushed England at the Gabba to give Australia a 1-0 lead in the 5-match test series.

Also read: 'We have some big decisions to make': Joe Root ahead of the 2nd Ashes Test

Australia hold the urn after retaining it in 2019 in England and go into the 2nd Test on the back of winning all of their 8 pink-ball Tests so far.

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